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Peter HACKETT

2026 · Manawatū-Whanganui

Died 18 September 2026Posted 23 September 2026

HACKETT, Peter Brian. Tragically taken from us on Friday 18 September 2026. Aged 71. Dearly loved husband of Orapin. Much loved father and father-in-law of Morgan, Orapriya, Lee and Richard, Brent and Kelly. Loved grandad of Sean, Jaxon, Flynn and Zarah. Dearly loved son of the late Colin and Doreen. Loved brother and brother-in-law of Sue and Phil, Judy and Robert, John (twin brother) and Gail, Ian and Rosie, Murray and Gayla, Chris and Bill and Kevin. Loved uncle to all his nieces and nephews.

A service to celebrate Peter's life will be held in the Eulogy Lounge, Wanganui Function Centre, Purnell Street, Whanganui, on Saturday 26 September at 10:00am followed by private cremation.

Arranged by Dempsey & Forrest

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