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McDONALD, Frederick "John"

5/11/2026

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19 April 1951 – 11 May 2026
 
Very dearly loved husband of Anne.  Cherished father of Cherie Joy Hodder and Phil Hodder (UK). 
John will lie at 2 Bridge Street, Wairoa where his funeral service will be held on Friday, 15 May 2026 at 10am, followed by a private cremation. 
​To watch the livestream, please click on the following link:  ​https://together.oneroomstreaming.com/VWU3M6

​“My good old oak tree has lost all his branches; my world will never be the same.  Been married 45 years and what a ride!  Wouldn’t have missed it for quids.”
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Timara
5/12/2026 12:40:51 am

Will miss our visits my mate❤️

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Doug Warren
5/12/2026 04:11:46 am

Fly high John. Will miss the good times and laughs we had at family gatherings.
Doug & Marion.
Brother & Sister in law.

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Benji
5/12/2026 05:27:15 am

Going to miss ya Johnny “Gardener”
Remember the day you came to Melbourne and we ate seafood like rockstars …

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Rhys & Christine Walter
5/13/2026 11:15:19 pm

Rest in peace John. Many fond memories from our younger years within the large group of cousins and family gatherings. Thinking of Anne and Cherie at this time. Sorry we can't be there on Friday to celebrate John's life with you.

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Ted Taiatini
5/14/2026 04:24:59 pm

Rest in peace John. We go back a long way, those early days of Powerboat
Racing all round NZ. Many a good times. Much Love to you Anne and your Family Great to watch the Service. Arohanui from the Ted Taiatini Whanau. Lake Rotoiti
Rotorua.

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Zane and Carol Walter and family
5/15/2026 05:48:36 pm

Rest in peace.
Condolences to Anne, Cherie and the family.
Sorry to hear of John's passing. I will always remember the cheeky smile and the quick wit.
Lived life at full speed with no regrets.

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