OWEN, Hugh Adrian. - Master Mariner Passed away in his 88th year, peacefully after a short illness on 14 February 2012. Dearly loved husband and friend of Gill, loved father and father in law of Matthew and Suzanne and Rebecca and Nic, and most treasured grandfather of David, Nicole, Samantha, Madison and Ashley. 'Hugh will be sadly missed by us all'. A Service to celebrate Hugh's life will be held at the All Saints Chapel, Purewa Crematorium on Thursday 23 February at 3pm. In lieu of flowers donations to the National Heart Foundation, PO Box 17160, Greenlane, Auckland would be much appreciated.

Published by The New Zealand Herald on Feb. 16, 2012.