Brendan KAVANAGH Obituary

Condolences to the Kavanagh family. One of life's gentlemen has passed. A man who gave us the opportunity to grow our business and all done on a verbal agreement and a handshake.
Harvey and Lynnette
Rawhitiroa neighbours

To Jo,
I am sorry for your loss.
Thinking of you at this time,
Sharon

I saw were Jackie nyberg sent a messahe ,many happy memries from long ago , that would be 60 years ago , Bren would be happy with that, i would like to get Jakies email dress to send her a message

Sincere sympathy to the extended Kavanagh family.

God Bless
Eileen nee Cadogan and Charlie O"Regan

Many happy memories from long ago-Jackie (Nyberg) Goodyear

Danny has many good memories of race days with Bren & Strawb and Joan and brothers often visited Jim & Alison in Hawera. My sisters and I remember the Kavanaghs coming to visit us on Skeet Road as Mum was their cousin and the best cups and saucers always came out on those occassions, Bren always had lots of jokes and plenty of cheek for everyone. A very kind and generous man who will be missed by so many. Condolences to all Kavanagh families. Maureen & Danny Bonner

Bren was a great friend of both sides of my family. I was born in Hawera where my family lived for three generations with my father and grandfather knowing the Kavanagh family well. In 1967, by chance, Bren met Bill Tung, who was visiting from Hong Kong, at the Hawera races and they became lifelong friends. Bill was my (unknown at the time!) future father n law, hence the relationship with both sides. We will always remember Brendan for his warmth and generosity and the friendship shared over four generations. May he rest in peace. Allen Chong and family

Brendon was unique, never knew anyone else like
him and loved his quirky sense of humour and his
practical jokes, not to mention imitating Indians in
speech and actions, fantastic friend with horses over the years and absolutely unforgettable. Great cups of tea with Paddy, Strawb and Joan as well, so good on you Brent, love from Val, Phillip
and Phillip Jones ex Mokoia.

Kavanagh and Mahoney families,
Bren's was a long life well lived. A wonderful friend to many and a loving brother to Katie Mahoney ,her family and friends. RIP Brendan.
J E Newland Lash nee Hickey

We will miss seeing Mr Kavanagh's cherry smile and wave when he passed Ramanui School.
Arohanui to all of his whanau.

Staff and students Ramanui School

Condolences, Brendon was a real gentleman, only met him a few times, thru a lovely friend of mine.
RIP
Ann Wright

My condolences to the Kavanagh family, especially Peggy ( Spain). First met Brendan when we went to Sacred Heart College in Auckland together 74 years ago, a great friend to many and always very generous with time and money, great sense of humour, and always up for a practical joke.
Not widely appreciated but the Kavanagh family made a fine contribution to dairying in Taranaki when they agreed to sell part of their farm to Kiwi back in the 60s.
Farewell to a lifetime friend. Rest in peace Bren.
Morris Roberts

A very kind, generous man. A great family friend of our family - we appreciated his many visits, supplier of orchids, Christmas ham etc. May he Rest in Peace.
From the Louis and Patricia Hickman families.

My condolences to the Kavanagh family.
I first met Brendan at Hawera Convent School when I moved from Stratford. I knew nobody, and Brendan became my friend. Our friendship continued during our time at Sacred Heart College in Auckland, and after that, we both returned to Hawera, farming and later buying neighbouring farms.
Farewell, old friend,
May the road rise up to meet you.
May the wind be always at your back.
May the sun shine warm upon your face,
The rains fall soft upon your fields,
And until we meet again,
May God hold you in the palm of His hand.

My thoughts are with you at this time. God bless you all. Rita Snooks (Lane)

Sincere condolences to the Kavanagh families on the passing of Brendan. His zest for life and caring nature will be greatly missed by all that have known him. Rest in Peace Brendan. The Leen Family.

To the Kavanagh & Mahony Families our most sincere condolences are with you all, Brendon was a most caring, generous, & respected man with lots of empathy for others & May he RIP
Irene & Les Hurley

A well respected friend and parishioner of St Joseph´s Hawera. He will be missed by many families and friends. Rest in peace Brendan. In sympathy Pauline Annabell.

A great man, longtime friend a true Hawera identity who will always be remembered and never forgotten RIP Brendan Carole Burns (nee Ehrhorn) Inverloch Vic

Condolences to kavanagh family have lots of fobd memories of the kavanagh family from manawapou road days may ge rest in peace

Noreen (hussey) ken Dombroski and Hussey family

Sincere Condolences to the Kavanagh Whanau,on be half of my Wife Faith and Whanau...Past Times Never Forgotten. Aroha Wharemate.

God bless you Brendan. Will always remember and never forget

Sincere condolences to the Kavanagh Family on the passing of Bren. A genuine, kind, caring and loyal friend to my parents and family. I have many happy childhood memories of Joan, Strawb and Bren when we lived on Manawapou Road.

Your generosity and kindness to my family will always be greatly appreciated, thank you. May you Rest in Peace Bren.

Our sincere condolences to the Kavanagh family. We have many fond memories of Brendan, Joan and Strawb from our time on Manawapou Road. Brendan was very supportive and encouraging of us when we started farming and we appreciated his advice and ongoing friendship. Rest in peace Brendan.

Deepest condolences to all of the Kavanagh families, an amazing man that had time for anyone and everyone, RIP Brendan

A sad day for the Kavanagh family. We send our condolences and best wishes. Bren was a generous man and had a talent to engage in conversations readily about a wide range of subjects. He was one of a kind. Aroha to his family.
Paul, Patrick, Kevin, Peter and Terry Kavanagh - the Greymouth Kavanaghs.

In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always. Faye, Brendon and Christopher

What a man , great character , great mate, unforgetable , God be with him always .Condolences to his family.

The end of a Legend. My condolences to the family.

Our Deepest sympathy to the Kavanagh Family on the passing of Brendan found him a very generous man may he rest in peace