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Keith READER

2026 · Auckland

Died 30 July 2026Posted 8 August 2026

READER, Keith. Passed away peacefully on Thursday 30th July 2026 at North Shore Hospital. Beloved husband of Paquita for 67 years. Dearly loved father and father-in-law of Bruce and Lesley, Stuart and Karyn Reader, and Michelle and Brendan Woolley (née Reader). Poppa of Kacey, Courtney, Ashlee, Guy, Jessica and Tom, and five great-grandchildren. A Remembrance Gathering will be held on Friday 14th August at 2pm at the Birkenhead RSA to share memories of his full life. RSVP to: rememberencekr@gmail.com

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