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Roger John THORBURN

Roger THORBURN Obituary

Thorburn, Roger John. 21 August 1944 - 07 January 2026 With sadness the Thorburn family announce the passing of Roger Thorburn at home in Snells Beach after a long illness, aged 81. Best remembered for his talents as a civil and structural engineer, lover of architecture, boating and music. Now at peace, you will be missed by us all Rog.
Published by The New Zealand Herald on Jan. 9, 2026.

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Grant Stainton

January 12, 2026

Our condolences to you Robin and Family.
Thinking of you at this sad time.
Faye and Grant Stainton

Sharon Wilson

January 10, 2026

Robyn and family, so very sorry and saddened by your loss.
Thinking of you at this time

Cindy May

January 10, 2026

I´m extremely sad to hear of Roger´s passing. Roger was a great boss and friend to me. He was an incredible Engineer with a memory like an elephant! With age comes knowledge and he taught me many things over the years. I will always be grateful to have known him.
Condolences to Robyn, Craig, Cathy and all Roger´s beloved family he will be missed and I´ll treasure his memories always

Russell Tidmarsh

January 9, 2026

My condolences to you Craig and your family.
Roger was a work colleague who I liked and respected working together on two projects at Kelly Tarltons expansion and later Ascot Hospital Civil works.

Chris Turney

January 9, 2026

Roger was a good engineer and lots of fun.

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