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Adrian HOSFORD

2026 · Hawke's Bay

Died 14 June 2026Posted 20 June 2026

HOSFORD, Adrian (Ade) Henry. Laird of Te Awanga. Ade passed away with a smile on his face on the 14th June 2026 at Cranford Hospice. Aged 76 years. Deeply loved husband of Sue, father and father in law of Blain and Eri, Connan and Hiromi, Liam and Beth. Loved Pop Ade of Frankie, Mohi, Georgie and Shu. Ade's funeral service will be held at the Te Awanga Hall on Friday 19th of June 2026 at 2pm. Refreshments will be at the Hall afterwards. In memory of Ade's social side there will be a party into the night at the Tiki Beach Bar. Many thanks to Cranford staff for all their loving care. Any donations to Cranford Hospice. If anyone wishes to view Ade, he will be laying at Gentle Touch Funeral Services, please phone 06 8767942 to make a time.

Arranged by Gentle Touch Funeral Services

Funeral service

Te Awanga Hall

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