SIMPSON, Ian Roy. Passed away at Whitianga Continuing Care on 23rd December, 2025; aged 93 years, 8 months. Loved partner of Carol. Father of Nicola, Leith, Garrick and Shane. Grandfather of 9, great-grandfather of 12, and 'Eee' to Dean and Diane. Many thanks to the staff at Whitianga Continuing Care who were always there as his health deteriorated. A ceremony to scatter Ian's ashes at his chosen resting spot on the Kuaotunu Farm (up the skyline), will take place on Saturday 31st January at 1pm. This will be followed by a celebration of Ian's life at 'his favourite watering hole', the Kuaotunu Fire Brigade at 3pm. For further information, please phone Leith: 0274977761.

Published by The New Zealand Herald on Jan. 14, 2026.