STRAKA, Michael Charles. On Tuesday 25th November 2025 at Waikato Hospital, aged 83 years. Beloved long time partner and best friend of Linda Hughes. Loved father and father-in-law of Tracey and Chris Sutherland, and Brad Straka. Much loved brother and brother-in-law of Patricia and Peter (deceased) O'Sullivan, John and Pam (deceased) Straka, Marie and Graham Fisken, Peter and Ineke Straka, Maureen and John (deceased) Brophy. Loved Poppa to Lachlan and Emma. Dearest friend of Jackie and Catherine. Many thanks to the staff at Assisi Rest home for the care shown to Michael. In accordance with Michael's wishes, a private cremation has been held. A memorial service will be held at Woolertons Funeral Home Chapel, 8 Railside Place, Dinsdale, Hamilton on Tuesday 2nd December at 1:00 pm. Leave a tribute for the family at www.
hamiltonfuneralhome.co.nz/ funerals All correspondence to 'The Straka Family' c/- PO Box 276, Hamilton 3240. Woolertons' Funeral Home
Published by The New Zealand Herald on Nov. 29, 2025.