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Bay of Plenty death notices & obituaries

Recent death notices and obituaries from across Bay of Plenty, including Tauranga, Rotorua and Whakatāne — updated daily. You can also submit a notice, browse Bay of Plenty funeral directors, or read our guides below.

186 notices

Colleen COLE

2026 · Bay of Plenty

COLE, Colleen Ann. Passed away at CHT Acacia Park Omokoroa on 24 September 2026. Much loved wife of the late Laurie. Dearly loved Mother and mother in-law of Steven and Annie, Craig and Kerrieanne. Loved nana to Samantha, Tyler, Maja, Leah, Michaella, Matthew and Stina, and her 8 great- grandchildren. In accordance with Colleen's wishes a private cremation has taken place and a memorial service with follow at a later date.

Died 24 September 2026Posted 1 October 2026

Leigh BARBOSA

2026 · Bay of Plenty

BARBOSA, Leigh Anne Higginson. Passed away peacefully on the morning of Saturday, 26 September 2026 at Waipuna Hospice, Te Puna. A service will be held to honour Leigh on Friday 2nd October 2026 at 11am at Legacy Tauranga, 383 Pyes Pa Road, Tauranga. In lieu of flowers, donations to Waipuna Hospice would be greatly appreciated and can be left at the service. Communications to the Barbosa Family, c/- Legacy Funerals, PO Box 3136, Tauranga 3142.

Died 26 September 2026Posted 1 October 2026

Peter BENNETT

2026 · Bay of Plenty

BENNETT, Peter Owen. Following a brief illness, Peter passed away peacefully at Te Puke Country Lodge on 26th September 2026, aged 94 years. Dearly loved husband of the late Colleen. Loved father and father in law of Suzanne and Mark Jennings, Craig and Marie, Owen and Susan, Scott and Sue, Mary-Anne and Rob Green. Grandad of Serah, Caleb, Hollie, Joshua; Krystle, Daniel, Chantel; Aleisha, Michelle; Zachary, and Jamie. Great Grandad to 16. A celebration of Peter's life will be held at Elliotts Chapel, 414 Cameron Road Tauranga (parking off 8th Avenue east) on Friday 2nd October at 11.00am.

Died 26 September 2026Posted 30 September 2026

John TOMS

1939 – 2026 · Bay of Plenty

TOMS, John Frederick. 08.09.1939 - 23.09.2026. Peacefully at CHT Bernadette Rest Home, aged 87 years. Soulmate and loved husband of Maureen, loving and proud dad of Adrian and Adeline, Angela and Mike, Nichola and Noel, and David. A loving grandad to his 10 grandchildren, and two great grandchildren. A service to celebrate John's life will be held at the Wesley Methodist Church, 100 13th Ave Tauranga, on Tuesday 29 September at 11am, followed by burial. Communication to the Toms Family, c/o P.O. Box 650 Tauranga 3144

Died 23 September 2026Posted 27 September 2026

Harold BELL

2026 · Bay of Plenty

BELL, Harold Desmond. (Des) With heavy hearts we share that our beloved father, Harold Desmond (Des) Bell, passed away in Tauranga Hospital on 23 September 2026 at 91 years of age following a stroke. Those who knew and loved Des, a farmer, are welcome to join us to celebrate his life on Saturday, 3 October 2026 at 11am at Legacy Tauranga, 383 Pyes Pa Road, Tauranga. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Salvation Army would be appreciated. From Alison, Gavin, Rodney and Vaughan. Messages and tributes for Des' family can be left at www. legacyfunerals.co.nz/ s/bell.

Died 23 September 2026Posted 27 September 2026

Malcolm BARCLAY

Bay of Plenty

BARCLAY, Malcolm James De Rune. Aged 93 years. Farmer of Aria for 73 years. Eldest son of the late Frank and Jean Barclay. Dearly loved father and father-in- law of Nicholas, Kelly, Jason, Catherine, and Kate. Husband of the Rev. Glenn Jetta Barclay (nee Thompson) for 36 years. Cherished grandfather of Georgia, Charlotte, Holly, Carys, Fraser, and Theodore Barclay. Much loved brother and brother-in-law of Paula and the late Hilton Cheesman, the late Ron and Heather Barclay, Allan and Jan, Sue, Bruce and Yvonne Barclay. Respected brother-in- law of Clive, Marilyn and the late Rodney Thompson, Nola Hill, Paul and Diana Thompson. A service for Malcolm will be held at All Saints Church, Moa St, Piopio on Friday 2 October at 1.00pm. All welcome, refreshments will follow immediately after the service. In lieu of flowers please donate through the Hato Hone St John Donation Page. Livestreaming of service can be viewed and tributes for Malcolm's family left at www. legacyfunerals.co.nz/ s/barclay

Posted 27 September 2026

Peter BENTLEY

2026 · Bay of Plenty

BENTLEY, Peter Nikolas. Passed away on 19th September 2026 after a long illness. Pain free at last. He was loved and will be much missed by his wife Maggie, his son Troy, and his grandchildren. In accordance with Peter's wishes a private farewell has been held. Sincere thanks to our GP Dr Robyn Parker and to the Hospice staff for their care and understanding. Your presence will forever be reflected in our garden, RIP Peter B All communications to Bentley family C/o Collingwood, 1358 Eruera Street, Rotorua 3010.

Died 19 September 2026Posted 27 September 2026

June CORBETT

2026 · Bay of Plenty

CORBETT, June Ellen. Passed away peacefully on 21st September 2026. Loved wife of Peter, loved mother of Ross and Debbie and mother in-law of Hilary. Loved Nannie of 4 Grandchildren and 4 Great Grandchildren. Private Cremation. Tributes can be left on June's page on the Simply Funerals Website .

Died 21 September 2026Posted 26 September 2026

Jannice ADIE

Bay of Plenty

ADIE, Jannice Margaret (nee Bradford) Passed away peacefully on 22nd September at Tauranga surrounded by her family. Loved mum of Jennifer and Steve, Christine and Tony and Michael and Renee. Cherished nana of Kayne, Taren, Rhys and Alisha and GG to Felix, Isabella, Ryder and Isla. A private cremation has been held

Posted 25 September 2026

Helen HAM

2026 · Bay of Plenty

HAM, Helen. Passed away peacefully on 18 September 2026, aged 86 years, at Tauranga Hospital, with loving husband Hank and son Mike at her side. Helen will be remembered for her selflessness' love and always putting others first. According to Helen's wishes a private cremation has been held. Communication to the Helen Ham Family c/- P.O. Box 3136 Greerton, Tauranga 3142.

Died 18 September 2026Posted 24 September 2026

Dallas WOOD

2026 · Bay of Plenty

WOOD, Dallas Anne. Passed away peacefully at Radius Lexham Park rest home on the morning of Thursday September 17th 2026. Dallas the beautiful loving Wife of Tim. Mum of Jamie and the best Grandma to Daemon and Lucas. Loved Daughter of Colleen and the late Neville. Cherished Sister, sister-in-law, Auntie and great Auntie to the Nieces and Nephews. And to many, many others Dallas was a true, caring , kind and special Friend! A celebration of Dallas's life will be held at Whakamarama Hall, Whakamarama Road at 2pm on Saturday September 26th. Followed by afternoon tea. It will be an informal, no fuss oportunity for us all to celebrate the life of a wonderful, wonderful Lady!

Died 17 September 2026Posted 24 September 2026

Leo YOUNG

Bay of Plenty

YOUNG, Leo Thomas. Peacefully on Friday 18th September, Tauranga (late of Waitara), aged 96. Loved husband of the late Betty and loved father of Barbara and Brian Riggir, Tauranga, Michael and Kalo, Brisbane, Leonie and Kevin Sarten, Tikorangi, Paul and Debra, Waitara and Tony, Melbourne. Grand- father to Sarah, Nathan, Christine, Stefanie, Dion,Todd, Karen, Nikki, Phil and his 10 great grandchildren. A big thank you to all Staff at Bayview for their care and attention to Leo. A private service has been held. Tributes can be left on Leo's Tribute Page on the Simply Funerals Website.

Posted 24 September 2026
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