JOHNSTON, Lance Leroy. Passed away peacefully on Monday 20th October 2025, surrounded by family and loved ones. Loved dearly by wife, Rowena. Adored father and father-in- law to Amanda, Joep, Jody and Aaron. Treasured Poppa to Alena and Layla. Loved brother and brother-in-law to Johnnie, Sandy, Carol, Gerry and Gael. Cherished uncle of James, David and families. A funeral celebration will be held at Newberry's Funeral Home, 2 Moody Ave, Whangarei on Tuesday 28th October 2025, at 1pm. In lieu of flowers, a donation to Northland Rescue Helicopters, in Lance's memory is preferred. All communications to "The Johnston Family" C/o Newberry's Funeral Home P.O. Box 5116 Whangarei Central 0140.

Published by The New Zealand Herald on Oct. 25, 2025.