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Desmond HILL

2026 · Auckland

Died 16 August 2026Posted 19 August 2026

HILL, Desmond Richard (Des). Des passed away peacefully surrounded by family on the 16th of August 2026, aged 88 years. Dearly loved husband of Anne for 61 years, loved Dad of Andrew and Denise, Stuart and Katie, Bruce and Kirstie, and Kathryn and Richard. Loved Grandad and Poppa of 11 grandchildren, and 4 great-grandchildren.

A service for Des will be held at Grahams Funeral Services in Tuakau on Monday 24th August at 1pm. The farm work is done. It's time to rest. https://www.grahamsfunerals .co.nz/s/des

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