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John Gibson ROPER

John ROPER Obituary

ROPER, John Gibson. Sadly John passed away 29 November 2025. Dearly loved husband of Rosemary. Much loved father and father-in-law to Chris and Melanie, Jeff and Jenana, Tamsin and Benn. Loved grandad to OJJEHIL; Oli, Jacob, Joe, Ellie, Hazel, Isla and Liam. A service to celebrate John's Life will be held at 2pm on Thursday 4 December at the Totara Lounge, Hope Family Funerals, 2A Loop Road, Tauranga. John's family would like to thank friends, family and the many Doctors, nurses and carers who have given them amazing support over the last year. Messages may be sent to the Roper family, c/- Hope Family Funerals, 2A Loop Road, RD6, Tauranga 3176. Please refer to www.hopefunerals.co.nz for livestream link.



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Published by The New Zealand Herald on Dec. 1, 2025.

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Linda and Dennis Neilson

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So sorry to hear this news. Condolences to the family. Our thoughts are with you at this time.

Lynn Barnes

Yesterday

Our thoughts are with you Rosemary, Chris, Jeff and Tamsin. We always enjoyed John´s cheeriness and chat. We have great shared memories of Okareka when the kids were growing up, Waikawau updates and Grandparent Day catch-ups at Pillans. A big man with a big heart.Alan and Lynn Barnes

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