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James ARO Obituary

ARO, James Ivan. 11 August 1925 - 6 July 2015 Passed away peacefully at his home after a short illness Aged 89. Beloved Husband of the late Joyce Aro. Devoted Father of Yvonne, (the late Janet), Shirley, Frank and Peter. Special Father-in-law to John, Bruce, Marie and Carla Cherished Grandfather, Great Grandfather and Great Great Grandfather. A loyal friend of the late Doreen Dobbs. Forever loved by all his family and friends. "Gone but never forgotten" Dad will be laying in state at 97 Cascades Road, Pakuranga until his service which will be held at The Manukau Memorial Gardens, 361 Puhinui Road, Manukau, (today) Saturday 11th July 2015 at 3:30pm All communications to 5764825



Published by The New Zealand Herald from Jul. 9 to Jul. 11, 2015.

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Donald Ballard

July 14, 2025

Rest in peace uncle jimmy gone but never fotgotten

Nicola Yvonne Aro

May 11, 2025

My dearest beloved great uncle I only met you once as a young child my grandfather was your beloved brother cryil nathan Aro I wish I had of been elder enough to of gotten to know you properly my dearest condolences to all family members whom must be stricken with greif at the loss of you someone so special may you rest in peace love your great niece Nicola Yvonne

July 16, 2015

ARO Jim. Loved big brother and brother in law of the late Rae and Mick Bergman, uncle to Barbara (Tokoroa) Brenda (Gold Coast ) and the late Keith. RIP

James Ivan Aro

July 11, 2015

Sincere condolences to your family. Unable to attend the funeral but my thoughts will be with you all.I remember fondly uncle Jim driving my late mum Julie Smith and Auntie Joyce to the hot pools at Parakai,mum thoughly enjoyed your company. RIP
Linda and Malcolm Burnett.

Martin Kebble

July 11, 2015

Our sincere condolences for your sad loss.
Marty & Shona Kebble

July 11, 2015

ARO Jim, Esteemed brother in law of Hazel Hooton, dear uncle to Delwyne, Dennis, Steven and Brenda, lovely memories forever xxx

July 10, 2015

Aro James (Jimmy): A loved brother to our Mum (the late Olga Laugesen) and Uncle Jimmy to Colleen, Jean, Ruth, Noeline, Fay, Mary and our families.We will cherish our memories.xxxx

July 11, 2015

ARO, James Ivan Passed away peacefully 6 July 2015 Aged 89 Cherished Father and Father-in-Law to Peter and Carla Devoted Grandad of James, Michael, Selena, Peter Jnr (PJ), Jordan and their partners. Proud Great Grandad of Oliver. Dad you were the best Father we could have ever wished for. At peace now with Mum and all your family who have gone before you. "We Will Love You Forever"

July 10, 2015

ARO, James Ivan Passed away peacefully on 6th July 2015 aged 89. Beloved father, father-in-law to Frank and Marie. Cherished Grandfather to Libby, Francis, Craig and Juliette. Great Grandfather to Kiani, Kaitlin, Sienna, Cooper and Sophia. He leaves this earth without an enemy, so humble, so proud. A legend passes on. You will forever be in our hearts. Rest in Peace.

July 10, 2015

ARO, Jim. Company founder of Aro Brothers Limited (1960). Jim your presence will be sadly missed at the Company you founded and your Engineering knowledge and expertise will live on. You will be forever remembered by Alex and Team at Aro Bros.

July 9, 2015

ARO, James Ivan Passed away peacefully on 6th July 2015 aged 89. Beloved father, father-in-law to Frank and Marie. Cherished Grandfather to Libby and Francis. Great Grandfather to Kiani, Kaitlin, Sienna, Cooper and Sophia. He leaves this earth without an enemy, so humble, so proud. A legend passes on. You will forever be in our hearts. Rest in Peace.

July 10, 2015

ARO, James Ivan. 89 years. Passed away 6 July 2015 peacefully at home. Beloved father and father-in- law of Shirley (Bub) and Bruce, Grandad of Angela and Chris and Bevan, Great-Grandy of Jerrica, Taylah, Maddison, Eden and Zachary. Dad, your guidance and wisdom will be forever treasured. You were a true gentleman to the end. We will miss you terribly, but now it's your time to rest. Finally, together again with mum.

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