David WRATHALL Obituary

Dearest Jacqui and family,
Our deepest condolences to you all. Dave will always be remembered by everyone who had the privilege of meeting him.
After working with Dave for many years and building a personal family relationship with you and the family, I know the way he behaved in private was the way he was at work - positive, energetic, a leader with a sharp wit and enormous integrity. We will treasure times spent together and hold dearly precious memories.
He will be deeply missed and always in our hearts.
The Porter Family

We were so sorry to learn of Dave´s passing and being able to watch the live stream of his funeral service he can be a very proud man of his wonderful loving family he leaves behind Our thoughts will continue to be with you all

Dave,
you were my fist captain at AGS first XI when I made the side as a 15 year old in 1979. I felt so intimidated. We were already NZ Champions. But you calmed me, gave me belief, told me I was there for a reason. What an incredible side we had, and you captained us. Legends of football at AGS; Sean McCann, Chris Morgan, Scotty Williams, Jeremy Williams, Jeff Rowse, Wally Hofacher, Steve Bird, Mike Henry, Craig Forman. NZ Champions, Auckland Champions. We beat everyone except Rufer's Rongotai. And you led us. A truly great man, always humble, always there for advice. I remember it like it was yesterday. Rest in love, Dave, you were a great human

Jacqui and Family all our thoughts are with you at this time and we will all miss our long time friend. He will be greatly missed by all of us. Much love Dave, Flick and family

My deepest condolences to all the family he leaves behind. I did not have the privilege of knowing them, but knowing what David was like, I would assure you that he leaves his family all his charisma and leadership, companionship and friendliness that he showed to everyone. I will miss the conversations we had about football. Thank you for that friendship that you offered me since we met. Rest in peace.

Our deepest condolences to Jacqui, Hannah, Nick, Juliet, Junette, Pete and Christine and all other extended family of David's. Sending love, thoughts and prayers to you at this very difficult time. With love from Mary, Rob, Henry and Alice on Waiheke Island xx

Dave Wrathall. Footballer. Auckland Grammar School Ist Xi. Midfielder. Captain. Lead by example on the pitch. I looked up to him. Competitive. 100%. What he revealed as a teenager on the field would be how he played life. Legend. Full of life. Lovely human. My condolences to Jacqui, Hannah, Nick, Juliet, Pete, Christine, Andrew and all his loved ones. You will be missed and yet always present and remembered. Rip Dave.

Dearest Jac my friend the loss of Dave is so incredibly unfair he was an amazing person loved by many. I will miss reading his blogs though sad at times very witty also. My thoughts and love will be with you on Wednesday. RIP Davey-boy

David all those years ago when I looked after you Christine and Peter for 6 weeks while your parents were investigating a job in London I have fond special memories . One in particular . When your father decided to take up the job in the UK they rang and asked me to get all three of you to start cleaning out your rooms and decluttering . David were we´re mortified and very resistant to sorting out your precious collection of football comics . Your obsession with football was strong then and your love of the game was life long . Arsenal rocks , Farewell to a courageous very good man .

Dave Wathrall,

You were such a tremendous guy . You will be greatly missed .

Patrick

My Deepest Condolences to Jacqui, Hannah, Nick, Juliet and all your extended family. Sending love, thoughts and prayers to you All. Little Dave who fought a Big Fight. RIP xx

We will always remember Dave with a
Cheeky smile, fabulous energy and just great fun. His adoration for Jac and his family paramount . Fly be free Dave xxx

WRATHALL, David John. Passed away peacefully on Wednesday 22nd January 2025. Loved and respected son-in-law of Vivienne and Duncan Bamfield. Wonderful brother-in-law of Susan and Jeff, Philippa and Paul, Claire and Tim, Rob and Maree and fun loving uncle to 11 nieces and nephews. Safe journey Dave and rest in peace.