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Vern ELLIS

Vern ELLIS

Vern ELLIS Obituary

ELLIS, Vern (Berd). Died unexpectedly at home 25th January 2026. Loved soul mate and husband of Barb. Father of Brett, Tania and Amanda. Father-in-law to Angela, Greg and Ben. Grandfather to Jess, Dan, Rach, Nick, Sam, Matt, Brooke and Ryan. Great-grandfather to Arran, Marly, Bailey, Lily and Finn. Loved brother of Mick, Earle, Loris and the late Rae and Alf. Loved son of Eric and Maud. Matua, friend and mentor to many. Join us at Waters Funerals, 81 Franklin Road, 11am, Saturday 31st January to celebrate the life of this great man and legend.

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Published by The New Zealand Herald on Jan. 28, 2026.

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Eileen Nesdale

January 31, 2026

So sorry when I heard of Vern's death . I knew him as a lovely, friendly and generous soul. He will be sorely missed by you all. A wonderful man

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norm rainger

January 30, 2026

Vern cannot remember how we met many years ago, but names stick. And over our years we sorted things out. Looking with some of the trades personal we had do jobs for you and family

Clare Boyd

January 29, 2026

Vern, your passing took us all by surprise and have left us feeling a deep loss. R.I.P

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