WHITEHEAD, Allan Ashby ("Hoot"). On 26th October 2025 with family at his side, aged 91 years. Dearly loved husband for 66 years of Janette. Adored father and father in law of Jacquelyn and Owen, Ashby and Linda, Sharon and Mark. Loved Grandpa of Dean, Fran, Kaye; Brad, Meredith; Mark, Stephanie; and 5 great grandchildren. Loved brother of Margaret and the late Charlie and Doreen. Hoot's life will be celebrated at The Orchard Church, 20 MacLoughlin Drive Te Puke, on Wednesday 29th October at 1.30pm. Special thanks to the team at Te Puke Country Lodge for your loving care. In lieu of flowers, please consider an online donation in Allan's memory to Waipuna Hospice.

Published by The New Zealand Herald on Oct. 28, 2025.