COOK, Gary John. 17 December 1938 - 23 July 2025. Passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by his family. Gary was a kind, wise, and gentle man, dearly loved by all who knew him. His warmth, strength, and quiet wisdom touched many lives, and he will be missed beyond measure. Beloved husband to Raywyn, cherished father to Brendon, Amanda, Nicola, and Kynan. Treasured grandfather to Ashton, Kristen, Flyn, Joshua, Paige, Daniel, Amy, Jesse and Aria, and great- grandfather to Malakai. Loved father-in-law to Spencer, Leisa and Natasha. A funeral service to celebrate Gary's life will be held at Hope Family Funerals, 2A Loop Road Te Puna Tauranga at 2pm Saturday 2 August 2025. Messages may be sent to the Cook family c/- Hope Family Funerals 2A Loop Road RD 6 Tauranga 3176 or
hopefunerals.co.nz.

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