SORENSEN, Brian John

10 March 1942 – 20 February 2026
Deeply loved and sadly missed.  Cherished partner of Jeanette Baptiste for 9 years. 
Dearly loved brother of Verna (dec), Joan, Ruby, Thelma, Lloma (dec) and Anne (dec).  A treasured uncle to his many nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews.  A valued and loyal friend to the Brickell family, Bulled Family, Neil (Corky) and Jenny, Sylvia and Bob Hall, Ruth (Yogi) Akurangi Family, Baty Family and Noeline Paul.
Lifelong and special friend to Bill and Elaine Gooding along with Brad, Allie and Katrina.  Your support and help has been a source of strength to me.  Sincere thanks also to Jesse and Rebecca and the many neighbours and friends who shared their time and companionship with Brian.
Many thanks to his mates and bar staff at the Wairoa Club for their friendship and laughs over a few beers. 
Jeanette wishes to extend heartfelt thanks to the wonderful doctors, nurses, hospital teams and especially the ambulance staff who attended Brian so often.  It became a standing joke that he was a cat with nine lives.
In accordance with Brian’s wishes, a private cremation has been held. 
With heartfelt thanks, Jeanette.