Benheard CECIL Obituary

CECIL, Benheard James (Bernie) Passed away peacefully on 21st August 2015 in Auckland, aged 81 years. Beloved son of the late Robert Cecil (U.K.) and the late Kathleen (nee Watana, Manaia, Coromandel). Beloved brother of the late Owen, the late Kathleen, the late Thelma and Joyce. Loved husband of the late Madeleine (nee Schmidt, Samoa). Beloved father of Maxine, Joseph (Nino), the late Conrad (Laki), Samuel (U.K.), Louise and Dinah (Samoa). Loved father-in-law of Bob Duval, Felicity Sutherland, James Ryburn and John Macdonald (Samoa). Much loved grandfather of Rachael, Chante and Devereaux Duval, Julea and Isaac Cecil, Sundance Simon, Malena and Marshel Cecil (U.K.) and John-Paul Macdonald (Samoa). A service will be held at the Northcote & Birkenhead Yacht Club, Birkenhead wharf, 1 Hinemoa Street, Birkenhead on Sunday, 6th September at 2pm. All welcome to attend. We would like to thank the Onewa Hospital & Resthome management and staff for their loving care of Bernie. May he Rest In Peace, Amen. All communication to Maxine, 0274520755 or Joseph (Nino) 02108224499.