HOVER, Michael James. 7 May 1942 - 23 February 2026. Beloved husband and soul mate of Alison. Adored father of Sandra, Graeme and daughter in law Michelle. Proud grandpop to Aaron, Bradley, Courteney and Jessica and great grandad of Lyrah and Harper. You will always be deeply loved and forever remembered. A memorial service for Michael will be held at Collingwood Chapel, Rotorua on Saturday 28 February at 12pm. All communications to the Hover family C/o Collingwood, 1358 Eruera Street, Rotorua.

Published by The New Zealand Herald on Feb. 26, 2026.