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Ralph WINMILL Obituary

WINMILL, Ralph Henry:
Passed peacefully at Te Rangimarie Hospice on Wednesday 22 May 2019, surround by loving family, sunshine, a gentle breeze and Tui song, aged 74. Avid rugby fan & referee, Land Surveyor to the country. Dearest soulmate and best friend of Ruth. Loved and respected Dad and father-in-law of Ralph & Nicky (Taupo), Craig (deceased), Ciaran & Renee (Hamilton). Dearly loved Grandad Ralph to Connor, Aidan, Sian, Tyler, Rylee, Hunter & Keeva. A special thanks to the doctors & nurses at Te Rangimarie for the wonderful care they gave Ralph. A brave sufferer at Peace. In lieu of flowers, donations to Te Rangimarie Hospice would be welcomed and may be left at the service. All messages to the Winmill Family may be left on Ralph's tribute page at eagars.co.nz/ralph or sent c/- Eagars Funerals, 172 Lemon St, New Plymouth 4312. Ralph's life celebration service will be held at Eagars Te Henui Chapel, 172 Lemon Street, New Plymouth, on Saturday 1 June 2019 at 10.30am, followed by his committal at the Taranaki Crematorium Chapel.

Published by Taranaki Daily News from May 24 to May 31, 2019.

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I am so sorry to hear of Ralph's passing.
I appreciated working with Ralph to create Landonline e-survey datasets.
I value his generosity and his gift to me remains. The gift of knowledge.
My condolences to you and your family Ruth. He spoke so highly of you all, you must be feeling the loss of your avid supporter.

Cheryl Robinson

June 8, 2019

Dear Ruth and family, condolences to you all. I had the pleasure of working with Ralph at LINZ on the Landonline project. We had a great survey project team working hard for the survey profession. We also had many laughs and great times. I've valued Ralphs extensive knowledge he imparted on me. It has been my honour to know and work with Ralph. He will be missed but remembered.

Jo Johnston

June 4, 2019

Dear ruth and family sorry to hear the sad news of Ralph's passing. Our thoughts are with you at this time have only just heard of Ralph's passing today. Take care our deepest sympathy to you all. Love jan & peter Lèe and family

Jan Lee

June 2, 2019

Arohanui Ralph. Much loved brother, brother-in-law, uncle and great uncle to: Kathryn, Lance, Yvonne, Alan & Helen, Karen &Keith, Bridget &Michael

May 31, 2019

Sincere sympathies Ruth, Ralph was a true gentleman and a scholar. In earlier days Ralph lived behind my family at Midhirst but we first met catching the bus from Cowling Rd when I started work at Lands and Survey. Since then I have had the pleasure of working closely with Ralph, instructing on new work including that noisy weekend he spent with his chainman Ruth on Kapiti Island. My desk has photos of a cat sprawled across a keyboard and we looked forward to the calendar each year, photos taken by Ralph of course. Rest in peace my friend, you will be missed.

Barry Hughes

May 31, 2019

To Ruth and Family
My o my how the years have flown past. A husband and father to be proud of. What a wonderful legacy for you all.
"No words of sympathy can ease your sorrow or your pain. But time will soften heartache and warm memories will remain".
Deepest sympathies to you all.

Kevin Stone

May 31, 2019

Thinking of you Ruth and family - our Deepest Sympathy. Murray and Eleanor.

May 31, 2019

WINMILL, Ralph:
The Taranaki Branch of Survey & Spatial New Zealand (formerly New Zealand Institute of Surveyors) wish to acknowledge the passing of Ralph Winmill. Ralph was a dedicated and passionate member of the Surveying Industry and will be sorely missed by all who knew him. Our thoughts are with his family at this time.

May 31, 2019

Sorry to hear the loss of Ralph, was an awesome cuz, just living down the from us in Midhirst wen we were kids. Sorry I can't be the but am sending loves to all of you, Ruth,K, n E and the whanau.
Kia kaha
Glenys (Marriner)
WA

Glenys Herrick

May 27, 2019

Sincere condolences to Ruth and family . Members of the Taranaki Rugby Referee's Association will farewell Ralph in big numbers on Saturday .

Ray Hopkinson

May 27, 2019

To Ruth, Evelyn, Catherine & families our sincere condolences. Ralph was a part of our childhood as our cousin, and we were sad to hear of his demise. Thinking of you at this sad time.
Dot (Richmond) & Rod Craig, Tokerau Beach

Dot Craig

May 27, 2019

I'm so sorry to hear of Ralph passing condolences to u Ruth and family luv Anne Larsen

Anne Larson

May 27, 2019

I am sorry to hear of Ralphs passing and would like to wish all the best to all his family Its good to remember growing up as cousins we all knew each other and i think I have a photo of my mums(Lois Reader) with Ralphs family all in as young kids xx

Joan Fleming(richmond)

May 26, 2019

I was very sorry to read the news about Ralph. It is many years since our families had baches at Onaero. Ralph's family's bach was next to ours. As children we had great fun fishing, swimming etc whatever the time of year. Life was a lot freer then. Lots of fond memories of those times. Glynn and I extend our sympathy to you all at this sad time.

Bronwen Williams

May 26, 2019

To Ruth and Family, my deepest sympathy goes to you at this sad time.Ralph was a lovely man and his smile I will never forget.Love and hugs Joy

Joy McCarty

May 25, 2019

Thinking of you Ruth at this difficult time.

Gayleen Trim

May 24, 2019

To Ruth, Evelyn and Families sending a message of sympathy to you all at this sad time my thoughts are with you. Regards from Frances Butler

May 24, 2019

Farewell our dear friend of 48yrs. Go with our love Kathy Loveridge, the late David Miller, Terry & Scott Miller (Aus) and Justine Miller.

May 24, 2019

In memory of Ralph, a dear friend, a gentle man and guardian of the planet.
Our heartfelt love and deepest sympathy to Ralph's beloved Ruth, his sons and their wives and all his grandchildren.
Thank you for being a wonderful and special part of our lives Ralph, we will treasure the memories forever. Jean and Nigel.

Jean and Nigel Montford

May 24, 2019

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