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Bruce Peter Joseph HERBERT

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Eagars Funeral Services (New Plymouth Home)

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New Plymouth, Taranaki

Bruce HERBERT Obituary

Passed away peacefully on Friday 10th April 2026, aged 80. Dearly loved husband of the late Joan. Deeply treasured father of Simon, Sarah, James and Johanna. Much loved companion of Rae. Loved and respected father-in-law of Simon, Vanessa and James' late wife Anja. Great mate of Greg and Kate. Loved Grandfather of his many grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Messages to Bruce's family may be left on his tribute page at eagars.co.nz/bruce. A service to celebrate Bruce's life will be held at 11.00am on Friday 17th April at the Stratford War Memorial Centre, followed by a burial at Koputama Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to Hospice Taranaki. For those unable to attend, Bruce's funeral will be livestreamed via his tribute page.
Published by Taranaki Daily News on Apr. 14, 2026.

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Chris glen

Yesterday

Condolences to rae and Bruce's kids and wider family on his passing. First met Bruce in 1991 when I went out there pighunting. I met Sarah and i think Simon. I hunted out there for several years. Bruce and Rae would put me up .I enjoyed the yarning .Bruce had quite an extensive knowledge of the bush out there and often gave me valuable information as well as the history. Bruce hosted Taranaki sar for training exercises and was consulted about missing hunters out tanga. No more sheep to shear rest up mate. Chiz and Karin

Fiona McIntyre

Yesterday

Condolences to James and the wider Herbert family.

Gordon Burnside

April 14, 2026

So sorry to see that Bruce has gone, I used to love his visits to the yard to talk bulldozers and diggers but I enjoyed calling in to see him at Tangarakau even more. See ya Brucie

Jocelyn Brouwers (née Fletcher)

April 14, 2026

Deep sympathy to Bruce´s family. I knew Bruce when our family lived at Whangamomona.
Look after each other.

Marion Russell (nee Law) aka Chick

April 14, 2026

Another Marco schoolfriend, and Kohuratahi, later Tangarakau, resident has left us. Not just a school friend, but a friend for many years. Condolences to Bruce's family, from Marion (aka Chick).

The Rea Family

April 14, 2026

Our thoughts are with you Jo & family. Your Dad was a lovely man.
Paul, Anne, Simon & Chris xxxx

Bill Laurence

April 14, 2026

Condolences To the family. Rest in peace Bruce. Will never forget You and Joan where I enjoyed many a lunch and smoko with you both down Tangarakau when I was your stock agent 50 years ago. Enjoyable times, the old FCOS. days, No red tape or regulaters. You were the sole residents by the old township and farmed the valley.
Bill Laurence. Christchurch.

Ian & Frances Jenkins & Family

April 14, 2026

Sending our love and support to you all at this time.
Treasure all the wonderful memories and stay strong for each other.

Barry and Suzanne Pugh

April 14, 2026

Our deepest sympathy to you all. Sosorry to hear that Bruce has passed away. What a great dad he was Johanna. Thinking of you

Paynter

April 14, 2026

Thank you for the years of interest in us and our families. You have left us great memories love to you all
Maree Janine Andrea and families.

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Memorial Events
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To offer your sympathy during this difficult time, you can now have memorial trees planted in a National Forest in memory of your loved one.

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