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Norman HUNT Obituary

HUNT, Norman John (John). (Regimental no T546635) Passed away at Rotorua Hospital on 31st March 2023, surrounded by his family after a brave battle. Beloved only son of the late Dolly and Bill Hunt. Dearly loved brother of his five sisters and their partners, Ann and Bruce Wattam, June Hamilton and Brian Mulqueen, Karen Clay, Kay and Johnny Kopua, Ramari and Paul Yerex. Loving Whangai parent to Alex and Nicole Knowles. Loving uncle, great uncle and Koro of his nieces and nephews. John will be resting at 6 Duggan Drive, Owhata, Rotorua. His funeral service will be held at St Marys Catholic Church, 40 Seddon Street, Rotorua on Tuesday 11th April at 11am. A very special thank you to all of the staff involved in John's care whilst in Rotorua Hospital, especially OPR Unit. All communications to The Hunt Family C/- Collingwood, 1358 Eruera Street, Rotorua.



Published by The New Zealand Herald from Apr. 5 to Apr. 8, 2023.

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June Hamilton

April 12, 2023

In loving memory of a beautiful brother.A bad word has never been said about John. John truly was a very special man. We miss you so much brother.
We will especially miss those rugby calls when the Blues or Auckland were playing.
We are lucky to have gained many more army and rugby brothers. RiP bro

Philip Jackson

April 6, 2023

John was my Bestman at my wedding in Singapore in 1976 when he was in the Army
Condolences to all his family on their loss
Philip Jackson

Ken and Diana Shaw

April 5, 2023

Happy memories of all the fun times out in the gulf and at the PYBC.Fare thee well.

Terry and Loreen hunt

April 5, 2023

Our deepest condolences for the loss of John. Loved by many and respected by all. The Tauranga Hunts

Russell Millar

April 5, 2023

Thanks for the great friendship and many happy and fun times we shared on the water. No matter what, there was always a calmness in your thoughts and actions. You were a great example to me. You will be missed.

April 8, 2023

HUNT, Norman (John). Passed away 31st March 2023. Dearly loved and respected cousin of Trish Heikoop, Neville, Lindsay (deceased) and Terry Hunt. Sadly missed.

April 5, 2023

HUNT, Norman John (John). On 31st March 2023. Surrounded by his family, after a brave battle, now resting peacefully. Dearly loved younger brother and brother in law of Ann and Bruce. Loved uncle of Selena and Scot, Geoffrey, Darren and Sarah. Step uncle of Tony, Frances, Takirimu, Scott and Shayna. Great uncle to Melissa, Takoda, Shannon (deceased), Josh, Logan and Dayna. Great great uncle of Parker, Boston, Beladonna and Zayvara. Sadly missed along life's way Quietly remembered every day No longer in our lives to share But in our hearts, you will always be there.

April 5, 2023

HUNT, Norman John (John). Sunrise 27th February 1950 - Sunset March 2023 Taken too soon. Beloved brother and brother in law of June and Brian, uncle to Aaron and Shelley, Craig and Alison. Special uncle to Kirby, Careece, Aaliah, Joe, Maya, Nathan and Jemma. You tried so hard to fight this battle bro. Airqud fi salam

April 5, 2023

HUNT, Norman John (John). 27th February 1950 - 31st March 2023. Sadly passed away surrounded by loved ones. A dearly loved special big brother to Karen Clay. Awesome uncle to Cheryl and Campbell Emerson and Maria and Tony Edmonds. Cherished, fun great uncle to Lexi and Ben, Kaiya and Ellie. With cherished memories, you will be so sadly mised. Love you brother.

April 5, 2023

HUNT, Norman John (John). Whitinga o te ra : 27/02/1950 Tonga o te ra : 31/03/2023. He tuakana ki a Kay maua ko Johnny Kopua. He matua keke ki a Janina, ratou ko Manawa, ko Aroz. He koro ki a Kirea, raua ko Kopere. Ahakoa kua riro atu koe ki o rahi e tatari ana mou, kei a matou Whakaaro, manawa mo ake tonu atu. Haere i runga i te aroha, haere, haere, haere atu ra e Koro.

April 5, 2023

HUNT, Norman John (John). Passed away 31st March 2023. Darling brother and brother in law of Ramari and Paul Yerex. Much loved uncle of Linda Te Rore, Ross and Jo Yerex, Phillip and Cheyanne Yerex. Special Koro of Taryn, Josh, Paul, Halle, Brayden, Slayden, Frankie and the late Tony. We found it hard to say goodbye when you decided it was time to leave. You're one of a kind, a true gentleman with a heart of gold and the best brother and Koro to my children and grandchildren a sister could ever wish for. Life won't be the same without you. Fly high my brother into the arms of our Lord and our family who await . Till we meet again, Love you forever.

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Funeral service

11:00 a.m.

St Marys Catholic Church

40 Seddon Street, Rotorua, Bay of Plenty

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