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Colin MORTLAND

2026 · Manawatū-Whanganui

Died 25 September 2026Posted 2 October 2026

MORTLAND, Colin Orr. Peacefully passed away in Mount Maunganui on Friday 25 September 2026, aged 99 and a half years. Beloved husband of the late Joyce, cherished father of Elizabeth, Mary, the late Julia, and the late Murray. Loved grandfather of Jason, Anna, Jamie, Alice, and Glen. Great grand father of Dylan, Lucas, Patrik, Carolina, Jackson, Travis, Noah, Theo, Jersey-Mae, Mila, Arden, Maddison, and Brock. In law of Tony, Eija, Ben, Chelsea- Mae, and Renae.

A celebration of Colin's long life to be held in St David's Presbyterian Church, Huia Street, Taihape on Monday 5 October 2026 at 1pm, followed by interment in the Taihape Cemetery. Bennetts Taihape Funeral Services 06 3880452

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