GALVAN, Adrian Trevor

5/6/2022

Whakamaua ki ngā whetū
Kāore i ngā tokerau!
Aim for the stars –
Not for the glow worms!

KIA HIWA RA! KIA HIWA RA!
He karanga tēnei ki ngā hapū o Ngāti Kahungunu ki Te Wairoa me Ngai Tūhoe!
Kua hinga tō mātou pou arā he tōtara nō te wao nui a Tane. Ka nui te pōuri! Ka nui te mamae – Aue! Aue!
It is with great sadness that we farewell our Dad, who has left us to join our beautiful mother, Judy.
Karakia for Adrian Trevor Galvan will be held 10am Monday 9th May at Pickering Funeral Chapel before departing to spend time with his whānau at home, Waiatai Road for the night. He will then continue his journey to Taihoa Marae, SH2 Wairoa, at 10am on Tuesday 10th May 2022. A funeral service will be held at Taihoa Marae on Thursday 12th May 2022 at 11am. Dad will then be laid to rest by our Mum at the Wairoa Cemetery. Nonno will be sorely missed by his tamariki; Hugh and Anna, Simon and Noelle, and Arna. As well as his mokopuna; Isabella, Alli, Jacques, Harry, Reuben, Margeaux, Charlotte, Carter, Brody, and many others that adopted Dad as their own.
Moe mai ra e te Rangatira.
Please follow relevant COVID precautions. There will be masks and sanitiser available for use.

22 Comments

Denice & Barry Gasson

5/6/2022 10:55:54 pm

A talented teacher and a true gentleman .
Our love to the family ❤️

Krystle Stevenson

5/6/2022 11:08:13 pm

Rest in Love uncle Trevor. Please say hello to my nanny for me. Lots of loves your Whanau down Ruataniwha 🤍🕊️

Barney

5/7/2022 12:46:00 am

The man. Thanks for all the memories. Chur

Pam

5/7/2022 01:04:18 am

Another great totara joins so many greats, you were anything but kind to me and so many students before, during and after my time.
RIL Mr Galvan bet Mrs Galvan was waiting for you at the pearly gates with open arms. Much love to all your Whanau, extended Whanau and those who admired and loved you dearly xx

Allan MacGibbon

5/7/2022 01:17:53 am

RIP Trevor.

There are many young folk who owe you so much. Your leadership, desire and drive to give our Wairoa youth as much exposure to the world as possible was truly an inspiration.

It was a pleasure to have known you and been part of that desire.

Go well my friend - but way too early.

Paul, Ann-Marie & Shanon Campbell

5/7/2022 10:11:23 am

Sincere condolences to Simon and all of Trevor's family. May he rest in peace. Thinking of you all at this difficult time.

Denise Durbin (nee Mole)

5/7/2022 12:54:53 pm

Sending love to all the whānau at this sad time. I have so many fond memories of Mr Galvan. Reunited with his love, rest in peace. Arohanui Denise xx

Claudio & Patricia Veronese

5/7/2022 12:56:01 pm

Our thoughts to all of Trevor's family. He was a mighty Totora, an amazing man, and a very loved family member. Rest in peace and love Trevor.

victoria smith

5/7/2022 01:16:15 pm

Haere rā ki a koe taku tauira tino pai. Both of us new to the profession.

Di Thomson

5/7/2022 03:11:44 pm

Rest easy with Judy, Trevor. Your support of many is part of your legacy.

Amelia Lambert

5/7/2022 09:53:54 pm

Rest in peace Sir. One of the most stand out teachers from The Rock who genuinely cared about his students. You've taught generations of our families with the right amount of discipline and unconditional love.
Ngā mihi aroha tino nui ki tou whānau whānui ❤️

Boyboy

5/8/2022 12:16:09 am

Was sad to hear of your passing.
Lots of love to your whanau.
Rest easy Sir.
Arohanui

Trevor, Avril and Theo Sweeney

5/8/2022 04:43:34 am

Rest in Peace Big Rev, you were a fascinating man full of amazing facts, insight and above all lots of fun. I hope and pray that you and Judy are reunited x

Mary sweeney

5/8/2022 06:44:15 am

We were very sad to hear of Trevor's untimely death and we send simon and all his extended family our very deepest sympathy and love.we remember fondly trevor and judy together in ireland and enjoyed their company very much.this is a very lonely time for you all but remember there are a lot of people who are sending good thoughts support and prayers. This is due to the legacy that trevor and judy have left behind.
Best wishes across the miles
The sweeney family

Fay Tutahi

5/9/2022 05:34:02 am

Thanks so much for teaching my son Tiaki to carver, eternally grateful.

Kay Adsett

5/9/2022 05:45:39 am

So sad to hear of Trevor's passing. Aroha and thoughts are with you all.

Stefanie Allen

5/9/2022 07:02:42 am

Rest in Love Uncle Much luv to all the family..xxx

Stef and kidz

Tiana Paku

5/9/2022 02:34:22 pm

Rest in love Uncle Trevor, you’ll be sadly missed by all who knew you. We will all miss your incredible sense of humour, your kindness, unbelievable charisma with everyone and amazing wisdom and knowledge. We lost one of the best. Much love to Hugh, Simon and Arna and their families at this hard time, from all the Paku whanau in Canberra and Sydney.

Lana Marsh

5/9/2022 04:09:55 pm

Tears for you sir you taught a few of my generations to my own children wish my mokopunas had a chance to be taught by you,they would’ve loved you just as I did as my form,art, teacher as well as a good friend .😭😞☹️You will be sadly missed by many, spread yr angel wings n fly high with Miss now Sir
REST WITH THE BEST
AROHANUI TO YOUR WHANAU
😇 💙👑🎓

Joanne, Phillip and Amelia Lydon

5/9/2022 10:05:33 pm

Sending all our love and strength to Simon, Hugh, Arna and all Trevor’s loved ones at this difficult time. We have such fond memories of Trevor when he visited Ireland. He was a true gentlemen. May Trevor rest in peace with his adored wife, Judy xxx

Chere Brooking

5/10/2022 02:37:30 am

To Simon, Hugh & Anna, sorry to hear of the passing of your Dad. He will be missed. Take care.

Carlin Gerbich

5/11/2022 11:45:48 pm

I never really went to his class to learn about art. It was much more than that.

Rest in peace Trevor. You will be missed.

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