Laurie BYERS Obituary

Really sorry and disappointed that I was unable to attend Laurie´s funeral service as I was not aware of his passing until after the service had taken place.
I have very fond memories of a special school friend at Northland College.
Deepest condolences to Gaye and family.

Was shocked to read of your passing Laurie. You worked alongside Dad (John Hayter) through the milk station, brother Mark was one of your many delivery persons' & a great supporter of Kaikohe.
Rest in love
Raewyn (nee Hayter)

So sorry to hear of Laurie´s passing, sincere condolences to Gaye and family, arohanui, Ray and Robyn Clarke , Blenheim

New him back in his cycling days .A wonderful person .Shall be missed .RIP Laurie .GOD BLESS .condolances to the family .

Dear Gaye, So sad to hear of Laurie´s passing. Happy memories of our chats over coffee. Am sitting in an airport writing this which is why I am not at his service this afternoon. Nancy xx

So sad to hear of Laurie´s passing. Sincere condolences to Gaye, Shelley, Lisa and Andrew. I am so sorry that I am unable to be at Laurie´s farewell but my thoughts you all now and forever.
Laurie was a friend to all who knew him, a tireless worker for the community. Laurie will certainly be missed in the Kaikohe area and beyond.
Rest in peace Larry

Sending our love and sympathy thinking of you all at this time we have wonderfull memories of a real good guy sorry we cannot be with you. To celebrate a life taken too soon we in Marshall islands visiting family we share your greif Gaye

On behalf of the Nesbit and Millie Cooper Whanau We send Our deepest condolences to The Laurie Byers Whanau Glenn, Deborah and Eric Dean

Our dearest Laurie... my heart ached hearing of your passing. I had no words as I was completely shocked.
You were an honest, humble man and a pillar of our community.
You treated me with the same respect and care as you would a daughter, and I will be forever grateful.
Every Monday, I would enjoy hearing you answer with "Hey bro" or "Hey Boss" and your response to "How are you Laurie?"...majority of the time would be "Out-standing in my field". To which you were, literally and physically. Otherwise you would tell me what accident or incident you've just had. You would then proceed to offer me new health breakthroughs to try, in hope that it would help or cure my ailments.
I will miss our weekly conversations Laurie.
Rest easy and know that you achieved so much in your lifetime. You are well respected and will always be remembered.
To the loves of Laurie's life... Gaye and whanau...our deepest condolences, strength, thoughts and love to you all. Thank you for sharing this time with all of us

Dear Gaye. He was your man from such a young age. I was so sorry to read of your terribly sad news. Your wonderful love together and for your family has been like your splendid garden. Much love from Levonne.

I was very saddened to hear of the passing of Laurie. To Gaye and family my deepest condolences. The Byers family including Jack and Phyllis were always neighbors and Laurie epitomized what what being neighborly was. He was always available in the hour and he was an ever present steady and talented man. His many virtues I would extol with all present on Thursday if I could attend. Sadly I cant but I shall remember you Laurie not only tomorrow but for all my time. Rest easy now. Paul Zderich Australia

Arohanui to the whanau.. He was a great man.. He will never be forgotten.. Love to the family

Dearest Gaye, Shelley, Lisa, Andrew and whanau. Much aroha to you all on the loss of Laurie. I have the fondest memories of you all.

To Laurie's family our deepest sympathy, many memories of our riding career will be always cherished
Mary and Tony Ineson

Kia ora Gaye, Lisa and whanau, I'd like to share a memory from the old days when I was a kid growing up in Ohaeawai and Laurie was our milk deliverer, we used to call him "Tea Cuppa". Konohi Maihi used to help him and he was and still is known as "Maori Boy". Laurie was a lovely man with a great sense of humour. I send my heartfelt condolences to you all x

There are not enough words to express our heart felt thanks to you Mr Byers. Thank you for being a Pou in a community I proudly grew up in. Forever the OG milkman, Andrew and my brother were best buds too.
All our love to Whaea Gaye and your whanau. You will be missed RIL.

A humble GENTLEMAN is how I would describe Laurie.
He could be cheeky and witty. A few times he would come into Northpoint a bit worse for wear after getting tangled in the fence or an accident with one of the stock or hurting himself somewhere on the farm. One day he came in to Northpoint and said to me "I have this huge bruise". Then proceeded to pull his trouses down and show me the bruise on his hip. I was very polite and told him it looked painful. Thank goodness nobody came in as we were in the reception area.
We have so much respect for Laurie. Our deepest condolences and aroha to Gaye and whanau, God Bless each and every one of you.
Arohamai
Frances Te Rauroha retired employee of Northpoint Services Trust.

Our condolences to the Byers family. A great man who will be sadly missed. Colin and Raewyn Hurst and family

I am so sorry to hear of the loss of Laurie. I have many happy memories of popping down the road to swim in your pool and remember the Byers family very fondly. My condolences to you all. Penny Milner

Thank you to the Byers whanau for sharing Laurie with us all. His legendary work with and for our Kaikohe Community and outlying areas we celebrate, honour and will remember for a long time. Personally while Laurie has continued to be a support for Kaikohe East School for a very long time, most recently providing a superior van service for our Special Rights children, ensuring that their needs are met, I will remember him most of all as a neighbour on Mangakahia Road, councillor, deputy FNDC Mayor and our very special milkman with Kanohi Mahi. His huge committment, passion and work will be greatly missed. Aroha tino nui ki a koe Gaye me to whanau hoki.

Laurence John Byers (Laurie)
Dad may you Rest In Peace.
Hopefully we get to see you on the other side.
Love Lisa-Maree grandchildren Ricco and Elise, Steffan, Chelsea and Mitch and great grand daughter Aliannah.xx

I am devestated to hear of the passing of Laurie.
Many years of cycling,golf and friendship.
I am so disappointed that I cannot attend Laurie´s service due to having COVID.
Gaye I know how difficult it is to lose your soulmate,and while memories last forever,it never compensates for losing your loving mate.
Sincere Condolences to you and the family Gaye.
Garry Hemmingson.

Laurie was a fair and honest man who did so much for Kaikohe and people. Much love to Gate and family, thank you for sharing Laurie with all of us

Laurie was a fierce competitor as a cyclist in his competitions at the highest levels, all the while being a person that one could look to with respect and admiration. Much sympathy to all the family during this sad time.
Max Grace
( Olympic team mate 1964)

Sorry for your loss, He was a great bike rider & mate. There will never be another Laurie! We will be greatly missed. Tony & Jan Walsh

laurie was a fit man back in our day,running with his milk trolley every morning
down Taheke rd to Rousehall mill and back to town,,then ,,his on the bike,,
RIP,,LAURIE,,CHEERS