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Ronald Thomas STANLEY

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Ronald STANLEY Obituary

STANLEY, Ronald Thomas (Ron). Peacefully at Home after a short illness on Saturday, 11 October 2025, aged 69. Dearly loved husband of Kathryn. Cherished brother and brother-in-law of Marianne and Tony and the late Alex, Noeleen and Lance, Alison and Robert, Noel and Suzie, and Jenny and Peter. Much loved uncle to all his nieces and nephews. Messages to the Stanley Family may be left on Ron's tribute page at eagars.co.nz/ ron. A service to celebrate Ron's life will be held at St. Paul's Church, 41 King Street, Opunake on Thursday 16 October at 11.00am, followed by his burial at Opunake Cemetery. In preference to flowers, please consider a donation to Riding for the disabled.



Published by The New Zealand Herald on Oct. 14, 2025.

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Christine & Graeme Corrigan

5 hours ago

Dear Kathy, sad to hear of the passing of Ronnie. Our condolences to you and the wider family

Raewyn Dempsey

5 hours ago

Deepest sympathy to Kathy and the Stanley family. Thinking of you at this time.
Mike and Raewyn Dempsey

Anne Sharp

Earlier today

Dear Kathy so sorry to hear of Ronnie´s passing.
Condolences to you and the Stanley Family.
Thinking of you all at this sad time.
Anne

Denise Le Prou

Earlier today

Our thoughts are with you Kathryn and Stanley family on the sad passing of Ron.
A lovely man who will be sadly missed.
Condolences
Beau and Denise

Frances Kahui

Earlier today

Deepest Sympathy to the Stanley Family on the passing of Ronnie, our thoughts are with you all during this sad time
Arohanui
Ahie Whanau.

Mary hart

Earlier today

Sending lots of love to the Stanley family. Ron was a great man with a heart of gold will be sadly missed...

Ross Dravitski

Earlier today

To Kathryn and The Stanley family
I was stunned and sad to read of Ron's passing,our deepest condolences and thoughts are with you all at this difficult time.Ron will be remembered well
Ross and Diane

Suzi (orthotics)

Earlier today

To Kathy and family, such sad news to hear of Ron's passing. Thinking of you all at this time & sending my heart felt condolences. An absolutely awesome guy. I loved our chats through the years, & the many laughs trying to get your brace 'just right'. Rest in peace.

Nerrida Schuler

Earlier today

So sad to learn of Ronald´s passing.
We went through school together and can remember singing a song with him when we were five or six at a school concert.

Brian Quin

Earlier today

To the Stanley family. Thinking of you all at this difficult time.
Brian and Audrey

Raewyn Cornford

Yesterday

So sad, my childhood mate. RIP

Maree Laursen

Yesterday

Dear Kathy and Family,
We were deeply saddened to hear of Ron´s passing. Over the past twenty-five years, it´s been a true privilege to know him, a genuinely lovely man whose kindness, warmth, and good nature touched everyone around him. His quiet strength and friendly presence will be greatly missed.
Please know that our thoughts are with you and your family during this difficult time. We hope you find comfort in the many wonderful memories you shared together, and in knowing how fondly Ron will be remembered by all who had the pleasure of knowing him.
With heartfelt sympathy,
Steve Gulliver & Maree Laursen

Kerin and Aidan Schumacher

Yesterday

To Kathryn and the Stanley family.
So sad to hear of Ronnie´s passing.
Will be remembered by the racing fraternity through his ownership,judging and Turf Club activities.

Pauline & Colin Christie

Yesterday

To Kathy and the Stanley family.
We are sorry to hear of Ron´s passing. Our thoughts are with you all at this difficult time.

Marie and Lloyd Capon. Opunake

Yesterday

Condolences to All the Stanley Family.
Lloyd and Capon Opunake

Gordon & Val Oliver

Yesterday

To Kathryn and the Stanley family.
Very saddened to hear of Ron's passing. He was a special person and our thoughts are with you all at this time

merv whittle

Yesterday

A wonderful Man Ron you achieved so much !To Kathy and the whole Stanley Family our thoughts are with you all at this sad time Merv Whittle and Family .

Ross Madgwick

Yesterday

So sorry for your loss. RIP Ronnie. Worked very hard effectively with Ronnie on Oaonui water scheme. Always enjoyed my time with Ron. Super bloke.

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