After a brief journey with cancer, graduated to heaven, surrounded by family on 2 October 2026, aged 85

Dearly loved husband of Joke for 62 years. Treasured father and father-in-law of Chris and Aaron, Igor and Hanna, Ceciel and Mike, and Opa of Ella, Simone, Jacob, Ana, Sally, Jo and Andie.

Following a private family burial, the funeral service to celebrate Peter’s life will be held at Bethlehem Baptist Church in Tauranga at 2:00 pm on Thursday the 8th of October.

“In the presence of God there is fullness of joy” Psalm 16:11

To view the service via livestream, please visit hopefunerals.co.nz.

Messages may be sent to the Gerritsen family c/- Hope Family Funerals 2A Loop Road RD 6 Tauranga 3176 or hopefunerals.co.nz. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Waipuna Hospice