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David SAVIDAN Obituary

Savidan, David William. David passed away peacefully, surrounded by his beloved family, on 20th February 2026, as a result of a tragic cycling accident on 7th February. Aged 58. Dearly loved husband and best friend of Olivia and adored and much loved Dad of Jesse and Sofia. Treasured son of Val, and Bill and Jill, best mate and loved brother of Louise and brother-in-law of Michael Stanton and much-admired uncle/ godfather of Barnaby and Felix. Loved son-in-law and brother-in-law of Frances, Barry and Andrew Jeffery. The family wish to sincerely thank all the staff at the ICU at Auckland Hospital for their medical expertise and the compassionate care given to David for 14 days. A private family service will take place on Friday. A celebration of David's life will be held at the Royal Akarana Yacht Club, Tamaki Drive, Okahu Bay on Tuesday 3 March at 2PM. Livestream will be available. Gone, but never forgotten in our hearts - his big smile will stay with us forever.
Published by The New Zealand Herald from Feb. 25 to Feb. 28, 2026.

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Kate Rogers

March 9, 2026

Dear Val, Louise, Olivia and families.
My sincere condolences to you all following this terrible tragedy. Such an incredible loss which must feel hard to comprehend. My thoughts and love are with you all.
Kate and family
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Darren Jessop

March 3, 2026

To the family my condolences, most happiest memories when with Sav both on and the field. Missed legend
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Dora Salesa (nee Ivanov)

February 28, 2026

Dear Val. My deepest condolences for your loss. Remember David very fondly. Keeping you and the whole family in my prayers. Dora from the distant past.

Dan

February 28, 2026

Such sad news of David's passing. Our sincere condolences to his family.

Dot and Ian Collinson

February 26, 2026

Dear Val, Louise and all the family
We are deeply saddened to hear this tragic news. We remember David as a smiling and happy little boy without a care in the world and with endless energy and fun.
You are in our thoughts during this time - we wrap our arms around you and send our warmest and sincere sympathy and love to you all.
With our condolences,
Dot and Ian Collinson

Shelley Ruhen

February 25, 2026

Dear Val,
I was so saddened to hear this news ... such a big hole in your lives I am sure.
Sending you love at this tragic time.
Arohanui, Shelley

Margo

February 25, 2026

Dearest Val and Louise
I got such a shock to read this tragic news. What a terrible loss. All my love to you both . Thinking of you

Colleen Young

February 25, 2026

Clyde and I ate very saddened by your passing. Much love to Val, Louise and all the family.

Trish Savidan

February 25, 2026

Deepest sympathy to Olivia, Jesse and Sofia; Val, Bill and Jill; Louise, Michael, Barnaby and Felix for the sudden tragic loss of David while doing what he loved.
Thinking of you, Trish (Melb), Cara (QLD) and Jeremy and Carrie (BoP).
Never forgotten.

Jill Bignell

February 25, 2026

I have very fond memories of David when he was a member of the College Rifles Athletic Club. Such a good long distance runner and always keen to participate in weekend competitions with other club athletes. We always thought he took after his great uncle Bill Savidan , a NZ long distance athlete from the 30.´s. My condolences to Bill and Val at their sad loss. Jill Bignell ( Glenie). Xx

February 26, 2026

SAVIDAN, David William. Passed away on February 20, 2026 after a tragic cycling accident. Dearly loved nephew of Murray and Christine and cousin of Renee and Fleur. A big man with a big smile. He will be sadly missed.

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