ANNEAR, Brian Leslie. Passed away peacefully at Pohlen Hospital on Tuesday, 24 February 2026. Loving husband of Susanne. Loved father of Kirk and Naomi, Lance and Rhianna, Nigel and Amanda, Matthew and Paul. Pop and Poppy to 6. A Celebration of Brian's life will be held at Broadway Funeral home, Short Street, Matamata on Thursday 26 February 2026 at 11am. The service will be live- streamed please refer to
funeralhome.co.nz. All communications to the Annear family c/- 10 Short Street, Matamata.

Published by The New Zealand Herald on Feb. 25, 2026.