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Bernard Francis HUGHES
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Bernard HUGHES Obituary
1.1.1941 - 24.10.2025
Bernard passed away peacefully in the arms of his beloved wife Trish, surrounded by his adored daughters; a man whose voice carried both song and spirit through every part of life. Loved father of Shirley and the late Bede, Christine and the late Billy, and Annette and John. Treasured Ganda of his grandchildren Sophie and Andy, Liam and Morgan, Ethan and Maya, Joel, Kane and Isabel; and his great-grandchildren Fergus, Leo, and Peter. A heartfelt thank you to hospice nurses and carers, especially Sue for her gentle care and kindness during Bernard's final days. A final encore in celebration of Bernard's life will be held at the Kapuni Hall, Manaia Road, Kapuni, on Wednesday 29th October 2025, commencing at 11.00am. He will be remembered with love and missed beyond words. A livestream of Bernard's celebration of life will be available on his tribute page at www.hardingsfunerals.co.nz/tributes
Bernard passed away peacefully in the arms of his beloved wife Trish, surrounded by his adored daughters; a man whose voice carried both song and spirit through every part of life. Loved father of Shirley and the late Bede, Christine and the late Billy, and Annette and John. Treasured Ganda of his grandchildren Sophie and Andy, Liam and Morgan, Ethan and Maya, Joel, Kane and Isabel; and his great-grandchildren Fergus, Leo, and Peter. A heartfelt thank you to hospice nurses and carers, especially Sue for her gentle care and kindness during Bernard's final days. A final encore in celebration of Bernard's life will be held at the Kapuni Hall, Manaia Road, Kapuni, on Wednesday 29th October 2025, commencing at 11.00am. He will be remembered with love and missed beyond words. A livestream of Bernard's celebration of life will be available on his tribute page at www.hardingsfunerals.co.nz/tributes
Published by Taranaki Daily News on Oct. 27, 2025.
Memories and Condolences
for Bernard HUGHES
5 Entries
Sandra Robinson (nee Bird)
Yesterday
My Deepest sympathy to all the Hughes Family on your loss of Bernard.
Katrina Knowles
Yesterday
Deepest sympathy to Shirley and family at this very sad time.
Allan & Dorothy Jenkins
Yesterday
Our condolences to you Christine in the loss of your Dad.We were most appreciative of you when herd testing @ our place when Allan took ill & the girls took over with flying colour's.
Leanne & David Frandsen
Yesterday
A lovely Uncle who will be greatly missed.
RIP Uncle Bernie
From Leanne & David
Lynette
Yesterday
My condolences and love to you all. I remember his great smile and cheekiness whenever I stayed. He was a wonderful man.
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