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Ian Raymond DEVANE

Ian Raymond DEVANE obituary

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Ian DEVANE Obituary

DEVANE, Ian Raymond. Passed away on 23 January 2026 at home after a brave fight, aged 79 years. Cherished husband and best friend of Diane. Much loved father of Melissa, Shelley and Ryan. Loved son of the late Jean and Maurice Devane, and much loved brother and brother-in-law to his brothers and sisters and their families. Forever in our hearts. Ian's service will be held at St John the Evangelist Catholic Church, 180 Centreway Road, Orewa on Thursday 29 January at 11am. In lieu of flowers, donations to Harbour Hospice, Hibiscus Coast would be greatly appreciated. Correspondence c/- Forrest Funeral Services, 39 Riverside Road, Orewa.



Published by The New Zealand Herald on Jan. 26, 2026.

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Anne Wilding

Yesterday

My kind and helpful neighbour when I was in great need. Farewell Ian. A big hearted man.

Wendy Walker

Yesterday

So sorry to hear of Ian's passing our thoughts are with you at this very sad time love to Melissa Shelley and Ryan love Wendy Jim Tiffany Jayden James and Tanzi

Ken and Beryl Donovan

Yesterday

To Diane and family Our deepest sympathy to you all Ian was a great guy and we remember fondly when he organised to get us flown home from Hamilton in our time of need. Our love to you all and your extended family Ken and Beryl. Donovanxx

Grahame Joyce

Yesterday

My deepest sympathy to Diane and family. Fond memories of flights with Ian and then the reconnection when they shifted North.

Mark O'Callaghan

January 27, 2026

You were a good mate Ian and a fighter to the end,

Rest in Peace till we catch up again

Ann Abernethy

January 27, 2026

Sincere sympathy from former neighbours and friends. You helped us in many ways when we arrived next door in 1974

Murray Scott

January 27, 2026

Fond Memories of the good times in Taihape.
Condolences to all.

Vicki Donovan Peden

January 26, 2026

Dear Diane, our deepest condolences to you and the family at the recent passing of Ian. It was so lovely to catch up with you recently and to hear some of Ians flying adventures. It is hard to lose your Best Friend sending big hugs

The Lampp family.

January 26, 2026

Diane Melissa Shelley Ryan,
DAvid and I are deeply sadden of the
Death of Ian, a good neighbour we will miss him.
Along with any tips how to fix anything no problems stumped him he always had a solution.
Memories are like threads of gold
They never tarnish
Or grow old.
Love f rom David and Janet

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