Legacy Tauranga
383 Pyes Pa Road, Tauranga, Bay of Plenty , 03173 , New Zealand, Tauranga, Bay of Plenty, 3173
Recent notices
Leigh BARBOSA
2026 · Bay of Plenty
BARBOSA, Leigh Anne Higginson. Passed away peacefully on the morning of Saturday, 26 September 2026 at Waipuna Hospice, Te Puna. A service will be held to honour Leigh on Friday 2nd October 2026 at 11am at Legacy Tauranga, 383 Pyes Pa Road, Tauranga. In lieu of flowers, donations to Waipuna Hospice would be greatly appreciated and can be left at the service. Communications to the Barbosa Family, c/- Legacy Funerals, PO Box 3136, Tauranga 3142.
Euan ROSS
1936 – 2026 · Bay of Plenty
ROSS, Euan Hay. 3 August 1936 - 12 September 2026. Passed away peacefully in Tauranga, aged 90 years. Much loved husband of the late Hilda Hiraina Ross. Beloved father of Mark and Kelvin. Loved Grandad of Nina, Kieran, Maisie, Nic and Sam. Cherished brother to John, Joan, Alastair, Fraser and Barbara. A service celebrating Euan's life will be held at Legacy Tauranga, 383 Pyes Pa Road, Tauranga on Friday 18 September at 2pm, followed by burial. Livestream may be viewed, and tributes left at legacyfunerals. co.nz/s/euan. Communication to the Euan Ross Family c/- P.O. Box 3136 Greerton, Tauranga 3142.
Melville CLAYTON
2026 · Bay of Plenty
CLAYTON, Melville George Ashley (TIGGY). Passed away on 9 September 2026 with family at his side. Loved husband of Heather. Much loved father of Lynne, Mark, Sarah and Rhianna. Loved Grandad to all of his grandchildren and great- grandchildren. Survived by his beloved sister Jeanne. A service to celebrate and remember Tiggy will be held at Legacy Tauranga, 383 Pyes Pa Road Tauranga on Friday 18 September 2026 at 10.30am followed by private cremation. For those unable to attend Tiggy's service please view via the livestream https:/ /www.legacyfunerals. co.nz/funerals
Janet LEACH
Bay of Plenty
LEACH, Janet Margaret. Janet Margaret Leach (Jan) on the 24th of August after a sudden illness. Dearly loved Mum of Peter and Margaret, Jo and Brett, Gill and Rob, and Keryn and Kelvin. Loved by Richard and Maria. Adored Grandma of Amy, Sarah, Mitchel, Byron, Callum, Grace, Harry, Claudia, Sam, Jack, Izzy, Olly and Jamie. Loved Great-Grandma of 10. A private family gathering is to be held to celebrate Jan. Tributes for Jan's family may be left at www.legacyfunerals. co.nz/s/leach Communications to Leach Family, c/- Legacy Funerals, PO Box 3136, Tauranga 3142
Patricia ELSTONE
Bay of Plenty
ELSTONE, Patricia Valerie. (nee Redwood) (aka Pat, Bubby) Beloved wife of the late Gerald Elstone. Eldest daughter of Tom and Valerie Redwood. Older sister to late Athol Redwood, Gabrielle Graham, Kathleen Des. Great friend to brother-in- law Murray Graham. Bestest Aunty Fanty to Susan Graham and Aaron Conner, Athol and Vicki Graham, best Great Aunt to Sophie, George and Molly Conner, and Samuel and Rebekah Graham. We will miss your kindness, love and fun antics - we love you. Private cremation, memorial to be held at a later date. Messages to diddle@xtra.co.nz, or PO Box 79, Stewart Island.
Malcolm BRIGHTWELL
2026 · Bay of Plenty
BRIGHTWELL, Malcolm. Aged 86, passed away peacefully on 6 August 2026. He will be lovingly remembered for his kindness, wisdom, and the lasting impact he made on everyone who knew him. Malcolm was a cherished grand- father, father, husband, and friend. He will be deeply missed and forever remembered. As per his wishes, he was cremated on the 8 August 2026, and a small private family gathering was held in his honour.