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Bernard KING Obituary

Bernie passed away peacefully at Trinity, Hawera, on Friday 13th February 2026; aged 89 years, after giving life his very best shot. Much loved husband and best friend of Maureen. Loved and treasured Dad of Peter and Kim, Jude and Greg, Kirsty and Andrew, and the late Niki. Loved G-Dad to his many grandchildren and great-grandchildren. A celebration of Bernie's life will be held at the Hawera Golf Club, Fairfield Rd, Hawera, on Friday 20th February 2026 at 1.00pm. Maureen and family would like to thank the team at Trinity for the extra special care given to Bernie. A livestream of his service will be on his tribute page at www.hardingsfunerals.co.nz/tributes/


Published by Taranaki Daily News on Feb. 16, 2026.

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Gladys armstrong

February 22, 2026

Sincere sympathy to you Maureen and to the family in the passing of Bernie. My thoughts are with you at this sad time.
Gladys Armstrong

James Guy

February 20, 2026

I will always remember our times &adventures in our youth especially our times doing our CMT training at at RNZAF Station Ohakea, we got up to all sorts of mischief.
My sincere condolences to Maureen & your families.
The world has lost another very capable engineer. From a friend, a competitor travel well & no more pain

Rachael Hokopaura

February 20, 2026

Sincere condolences to Maureen and whanau...Bernie was the adored baby brother of our darling nana Aileen Esther Webb. Loved Uncle to our dad Geoffery Webb (dec) and Great Uncle to Sean, Alister and Royden Webb and Rachael Hokopaura...RIP Uncle Bernie

Laynie Perrett

February 20, 2026

So many fond memories of all the fun times at Urenui beach. Uncle Bernie teaching me to sail, going fishing and swimming. Sunny days at the Bach filled with ice creams and chats.
Fair winds and following seas Uncle Bernie.

Trish Landers Isgar

February 19, 2026

My dear friend and boss -what great team we had back then always laughing and causing havoc - memories like those can never be forgotten - keep your power dry - and did you put salt in your gravy xxx

Kevin Watts

February 19, 2026

We were priviliged to have a long working association with Bernie through our association and management of the TradeZone Group and it is with much sadness we acknowledge his passing and give our sincere condelences Maureen and family. Bernie always provided a sound and thoughtful opinion during his time in the group and was a valued member on the management board. Having spoken to the past members of the board including Avon McDonald, Alan Bindon, Ron Bussey, Paul Corbett, Gary Dobson and myself I extend on our behalf our deepest sympathies and acknowlege our appreciation of the time we all spent with Bernie.

Lynda Kenyon

February 19, 2026

Thinking of all our family at this difficult time. Uncle Bernie was a dear brother of my Dad Alan and they looked so much alike. He was my favourite Uncle with a wonderful witty nature. You can rest now, loads of love

Carolyn Strongman

February 18, 2026

A Legend and Mighty Totara has fallen!
Loved brother of the late Alan King and Brother-in-law of Cath King.
Much loved Uncle Bernie of Carolyn, Kevin and Lynda and his 9 G, 15 GG and 2GGG Nieces and Nephews. Many fond memories Godfather will we carry with us.
Our love and prayers to Maureen, Peter, Jude and Kirsty and their families.
See you all soon.
The Goddaughter

Graeme & Joan

February 18, 2026

To Maureen & Family, please accept our deepest sympathy in your sad loss, our thoughts are with you all, kind regards Graeme & Joan Kennedy

Vikki & Graham Lynch

February 18, 2026

To Maureen and family. Thinking of you all at this sad time. Bernie was a great boss and I thoroughly enjoyed my time working in the office at Croucher & Crowder. Our sincere condolences to you and your family.

Graeme Bluett

February 18, 2026

Our sincere condolences to Maureen and family for their loss of Bernie. He lived a very full life and touched so many people. I have very fond memories of our time together at C&C.
Graeme Bluett.

Lynette&Wayne Gopperth

February 18, 2026

Dear Maureen, Judith, Peter, Kirsty, and families, and to our Brady, Larrah Pax and Addi. So sorry to hear of Bernies passing, may all the memories you hold help you through your grief, thinking of you all with deepest sympathy
Lynette & Wayne and Noeleen & John

Owen Zinsli

February 18, 2026

To the King family my condolences, I have a lot of good memories of Bernie when he and my dad worked together at C and C .

Cathy McDonald

February 18, 2026

Love and thoughts to all

Karen Hayston

February 17, 2026

Sad to hear of Bernies passing. We had many laughs and a few photos of him at mum and dad's house or Urenui camp mostly of him asleep .A lovely man and family . Hugs to Maureen and the family karen hayston x

Wietze Hoogeveen

February 17, 2026

To the King family condolences from 2 generations of Hoogeveens who did their apprenticeships at Crouchers under Bernie. Both became qualified Engineers in various disciplines. Bernie was kind and knowledgeable and bought structual steel to Crouchers. Rest easy Bernie.

Pace Engineering Ltd Management & Staff

February 17, 2026

Remembered with respect by the staff of Pace Engineering, New Plymouth. RIP Bernie.

Graham O´Brien and Lynda Jackson-Mills

February 17, 2026

Bernie was our neighbour for over 20 years.He was quiet, thoughtful, accepting and wise.These are rare qualities in today´s world.We will greatly miss his kindness and friendship.
Our thoughts are with Maureen and her family at this sad time.

Graham Green

February 17, 2026

Condolences to Bernie´s family.
He was a lovely man.
Fond memories of Bernie years ago in the Croucher and Crowder days when my parents were alive

Graham and Janet Green

Garry Hogan

February 17, 2026

To Maureen and Family.Please accept our condolences at the passing of Bernie.
He was a great friend in our younger days during the 1950s and 60s when we lived in Hawera and Kapuni. R.I.P Bernie

Raewyn Wallace

February 16, 2026

Condolences from Marie and the late Ian Ballantine.

Mary Seebeck

February 16, 2026

Maureen and Family. So sorry to see that you have lost a dear husband and dad. I worked with Bernie at Crouchers for many years. He was a very nice man with a great sense of humour. He sure will leave a great gaping hole in your lives. Thinking of you all. Mary Seebeck

Jean Hughes

February 16, 2026

Dear Maureen & all of the family,
I am so sorry to hear the sad news of Bernie's passing. Thinking of you all & sending lots of love & support. Treasure the lovely memories and may they bring you peace and strength at this sad time.
Love, Jean.

Lisbeth Moseley

February 16, 2026

Sincere condolences Maureen and family in the sad passing of Bernie . Love Lisbeth and Peter (auntymavis)

Craig and Tracy Bailey

February 16, 2026

All King family and friends sorry for your loss Condolences. RIP Bernie

arnold lloyd

February 16, 2026

To Maureen and family, please accept Sue and my condolences for Bernie's passing. So many fond memories both in golf and in business. A true gentleman who willbe sadly missed.

Mike & Jackty Oldfield

February 16, 2026

Deepest condolences to Maureen and family, Bernie will be sadly missed by many

Susan Herd

February 16, 2026

To the King Family,
So sorry to read of Bernies passing. Please accept our special thoughts and remember him as a great mentor at Croucher and Crowders when (Keith) served his time there.
Regards Sue and the late Keith Herd.

Don learmonth

February 16, 2026

Maureen and family
Sincere condolences on Bernie´s passing as it is truly the end of an era. I have know Bernie since 1968 when I first joined the hawera golf club and have never forgotten the assistance he gave a young kid just starting out at golf. He has certainly been a constant over the years and contributed greatly to the hawera golf club. He will be sorely missed

Don learmonth

Bernadette Kissick

February 16, 2026

To Maureen and family, my beautiful friend Jude, sincere condolences to you all, may the love of friends and family carry you through this difficult time,
God bless
Bernadette and Grant

Leigh Hobman (née Webby)

February 16, 2026

Thoughts and prayers with you all at this time. Rest in peace now Uncle Bernie. Leigh (née Webby), Daniel, Josh & Emma Hobman

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