Passed away peacefully on 1 October 2026, surrounded by loving family. Most treasured, loved Husband, and best friend of Sandra for 60 years. Amazing Father of Giselle, Vanessa, and Jonathan. Respected Father-in-Law of Stephen, Warren and Charlene. Adored by his Grandchildren Will, Ellie, Scarlett, Imogen, and Austin. Dearly loved Uncle Jim to all his nieces and nephews. He will be sadly missed, remembered forever in our hearts and never forgotten. A special thank you to Dr Nigel Kim at Bethlehem Family Doctors, and the carers from Vision West who have helped us for the last two years. A service for Jim will be held on Thursday 8th October at 11am at Legacy Tauranga, 383 Pyes Pa Road, Tauranga. Messages and tributes for Jim’s family can be left at www.legacyfunerals.co.nz/s/byrnes. Communications to the Byrne’s Family, c/- Legacy Funerals, PO Box 3136, Tauranga 3142.