OWEN, Ronald Arthur Francis MBE. (RAF) RNZN Q13952 WOS. Joined 1951. Passed away on the 4th of March 2026, after a short illness at Kumeu Village Rest Home in his 90th year. Left behind his wife Jean in their 70th year of marriage. Much loved father to Kim and Tracey, Father-in-law to Stephen and Wayne, Grandfather to Blake, Kelly, Mac and Mitchell. Great Grandfather to Eli and Zara. He will be sadly missed. A private family service will be held. Friends are welcome to celebrate Ron's life at Tracey and Wayne's afterwards from 3:30pm on 9 March 2026.

Published by The New Zealand Herald on Mar. 7, 2026.