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William MCENTEE Obituary

McENTEE, William Francis (Bill), Of Papakura / Karaka passed peacefully on 31 December 2025 after a courageous battle with cancer. Much loved husband and best friend of Diane. Dearly loved father to Kate, Sarah, Rebecca and Nicholas and father-in-law to Simon, Lee, Andrew and Tayla. Treasured Poppa to Archer, Harlow, Ashton, Ruby, Cooper, Louis and Ella. Beloved brother and uncle. A great friend to many. A family and community man, with ties to the Papakura Sea Eagles, Counties Manukau and NZ Rugby League associations and many others. Forever in our hearts. A Requiem Mass will be held at St Mary's Papakura, Auckland on Thursday 8 January 2026, at 11:00am. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to Totara Hospice or Head and Neck Cancer Foundation Aotearoa.



Published by The New Zealand Herald from Jan. 6 to Jan. 7, 2026.

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Dave Goldie

January 15, 2026

You're a good man Bill.
You'll be missed

Russell Hedley

January 12, 2026

So sad to hear of Bills passing my condolences to Dianne and family.
I was involved with McEntees equipment finance for many years and we had some legendary lunches that drifted into dinner at Soul Bar . A great character, always positive I loved working with Bill and I will miss him

Paul & Maxine, Cooks Beach.

January 10, 2026

So sorry to hear of the sad loss of Bill.
My condolences to Dianne and family

Leonie and Keith Wilkinson

January 8, 2026

Diane and Family

You have been in our thoughts at Bill's passing, and we hope that during this sad time, your memories of him will provide comfort and strength now and in the future.

O'Brien family

January 7, 2026

So sorry to see the loss of Bill. The kindnesses of the Mcentee family to ours will always be treasured as we are sure many others will too.
Never to be forgotten a caravan, tent, and beds for 10 to enable our first family away holiday. We extend our condolences for a kind caring practical family man. The association has continued through the generations.

Penny and Mark Ward

January 7, 2026

Diane,Kate,Sarah,Rebecca and Nick.
We are all deeply saddened at Bils passing.
What a special guy and a great friend for 44 years
Sending love and would have to be been at his funeral.
Penny, Mark, Amanda and Abbey

Colleen Petricevich

January 7, 2026

Dearly loved brother of Colleen Petricevich and uncle of Richard, Maria, Karen, Anna, Lisa, Sonya and Fleur. Our thoughts and prayers are with you Diane and family. He will be sadly missed.

MAUREEN VAN TIEL

January 7, 2026

Diane and Family.
Our thoughts are with you all. So sorry to hear of Bills passing. Diane - I get through with the following:
"Be still.  Close your eyes.  Breathe.
Listen for my footfall in your heart
I am not gone but merely walk within you."
All my love Maureen, Carla, Paula, Matthew and Robbie Van Tiel

Pat and Jo James

January 7, 2026

Blessings and condolences. Pat and Jo James ex Papakura and St Mary's Catholic school.

Graeme Wallace

January 7, 2026

Dear Diane Val and I are very sorry to miss a great friend since school and wish you and your family all the very best at this time. Bill is in our prayers

Maree Boyer

January 6, 2026

Dear Diane, and families.
Thinking of you at this time of loss, and remembering, fondly, the many laughs that were had at the Papakura McEntee branch around the smoko room.
Will miss him. And delivering xmas mussells!

Kathryn Haughey

January 6, 2026

So sorry Bill has left us. We know he will be greatly missed. Our thoughts and prayers with you and your family, Diane.
Kathy Haughey and family

Lee Whitelaw

January 6, 2026

Bill was a very special brother inlaw and uncle. We have so many precious memories. Lots of love from Cliff, Lee, Brad, Jodie , Emma and their families

Mary Copplestone

January 6, 2026

We are so sorry to hear of Bill's passing. How incredibly difficult this time must be for you Diane and your family. May you be well cared for during this sad time. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
The Copplestone familyxx

Brian and Kate Park

January 6, 2026

Dear Diane and family,
Our love, prayers and thoughts are with you at this very sad time.
Kate & Brian Park

Vicki Douglas

January 6, 2026

Dear Diane
So very sorry to hear of Bill´s passing. Our thoughts and love are with you and your family at this time.
Vicki and John Douglas

Julie Schumacher

January 6, 2026

This was such sad news to hear Diane. Our love and prayers are with you all at this sad time.
Regards Julie, Olivia, Gretta and Dominic Schumacher

Andrew Tuckey

January 6, 2026

Diane, really sad to hear of Bill's passing. My sincerest condolences to you and your family. It was a long 30+ years association that I had with Bill and yourself through the ups and downs of business.
With regards
Andrew Tuckey

Rachel Franks

January 6, 2026

Diane , so sorry to hear the sad news of Bill´s passing . Sending love and prayers to you and all the family . Kieran and Rachel

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