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Michael O'CONNOR

2026 · Manawatū-Whanganui

Died 26 June 2026Posted 29 June 2026

(QSM, JP) Ngati Hauiti

On Friday 26th June 2026, peacefully at Arohanui Hospice. In his 90th year. Dearly loved husband of the late Mary. Dearly loved father and father-in-law of Kristy and Nigel, Greg and Niru, Simon and Kate, Tim and Anne, Rebecca and Owen. Much loved Grandad of Emily, Sophie, and Alice; Kelsey; Tom, Ben, and Meg; Finn, Jack, and Molly; Hugo, Tessa, and Oscar, and great-Grandad to Isobel, and Ted. Adored son, brother and uncle. In lieu of flowers, a donation may be made to PNBHS Old Boys' Association Hockey Turf Project (01-0745-0025368-47) Messages for the O'Connor family, c/- 697 Main Street, Palmerston North 4414. A Requiem Mass will be celebrated at the Cathedral of the Holy Spirit, 197 Broadway Avenue, Palmerston North, on Thursday 2nd July at 10.00am. A Rosary is to be celebrated on Wednesday 1st July at 6.30pm at 9 Gregory Close, Palmerston North.

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