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Kenneth FREW

2026 · Bay of Plenty

Died 16 July 2026Posted 19 July 2026

Frew, Kenneth Raymond (Ken). On Thursday, 16 July, 2026 in Tauranga, aged 78 years. Dearly loved husband of Diane, loved father of Kirsten Myers (deceased), Roslyn Hamilton and Debbie Frew, father-in-law of Tim Hamilton and Shane Myers. Beloved grandfather of Jared, Riley, Toby, Tessa, Josh, Dylan, Hayley (deceased), Kori, Samantha, Leteisha and Mikayla and great grandfather of Gianna. The family would like to give special thanks to Doctors Scotty and Helen and all the amazing staff at the Tauranga Hospital Renal Unit for the love and care they gave to Ken over the past three years. He is now free from pain and reunited with Kirsten and Hayley.

A service for Ken will be held at The Yacht Club, 90 Keith Allen Drive, Sulphur Point, Tauranga on Thursday, July 23 at 10.30am, followed by private cremation.

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