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John Joseph RYAN

John RYAN Obituary

RYAN, John Joseph. Aged 93 years, John passed away peacefully on Monday, 9 June 2025. Devoted and loving husband of Adele (deceased). Loved father and father-in- law of Stephen, Philip and Paula, Angela and Bob, and Christopher. Adored grandfather of Sarah, Melissa, Emma, Sam and Jack, and great-grandfather of 10. Good friend of Kelvin. A life of quiet strength, warm conversation and deep faith. Founding Principal of Tamatea High School. Requiem Mass for John will be celebrated in St Mary's Catholic Church, 58 Osier Road, Greenmeadows, Napier on Saturday, 14 June at 10.30am. Rosary will be recited in the Church on Friday evening at 6.30pm. Messages to the Ryan Family, C/o PO Box 439, Napier 4140.



Published by The New Zealand Herald on Jun. 11, 2025.

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Brent Cushing

June 15, 2025

Our Sympathies to John´s family. He was indeed one of life´s beautiful people
Kindest regards. Cushing Family x

Des Ryan

June 15, 2025

A thorough gentleman of great wit, wisdom & memory who touched & guided so many folks. Willingly helpful in building family tree.
Condolences to all who knew John

Paulette Hema

June 14, 2025

Sending my condolences to family and friends of Mr Ryan who was my principal at Tamatea High School. He was always approachable, firm and fair. I happened to see him at a St Patrick's gala and he still remembered me and asked after my family and siblings. A remarkable man who impacted me and a lot of others. Fondly remembered, Paulette Hema

Shirley West(neeKerr)

June 13, 2025

Was Principal at Tamatea High School he was a wonderful man he will be sorely missed May he R.I.P

Jeremy Ballantyne

June 12, 2025

My deepest sympathy to you all. We had heaps of fun as fellow principals. What a super role model and loyal friend.

Mike and Sherynn Harold

June 12, 2025

Our sincere condolences on the passing of John Ryan. We are most grateful for the interest, knowledge and commitment John was able to bring to local Dannevirke history projects... notably St Joseph's Parish and the Glengarry Soldier Settlement. A special time to have reconnected with an old teacher from Dannevirke High School days. Rest in Peace, John Ryan.

Paul Selby

June 11, 2025

Remembered as an excellent teacher and sports coach at dannevirke high school

Sharon Jansen

June 11, 2025

John Ryan, the best, nicest, most gracious & sincere School Principal I´d ever had. John had a genuine interest in the development of all young people he governed, proudly serving as the Tamatea High School founding Principal for 23 years. We were hoping he´d join us for the School´s 50th Reunion at Labour Weekend this year, his absence will be fondly remembered & John, you were scholar & a true gentleman. We are enormously saddened by your passing. May you now Rest In Peace.

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Memorial Events
for John RYAN

Jun

13

Rosary

6:30 p.m.

St Marys Catholic Church

58 Osier Road, Greenmeadows, Napier

Jun

14

Requiem Mass

10:30 a.m.

St Marys Catholic Church

58 Osier Road, Greenmeadows, Napier