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David QUALTROUGH

2026 · Waikato

Died 2 October 2026Posted 6 October 2026

Born 26 September 1938 in Te Aroha. Passed peacefully at Matamata Country Lodge on Friday 2 October 2026. Dearly loved husband of Lorraine for 66 years. Loved father of Doug and Kate, Paul, Ruth and Ko. Loved grandpa of 6 and great-grandpa of 5.

A celebration of David's life will be held at St David's Cooperating Parish, Te Aroha, on Friday 9 October 2026 at 1.00pm.

The service will be live-streamed please refer to funeralhome.co.nz All communications to the Qualtrough family, c/- 10 Short St, Matamata.

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