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Desmond Laurence "Des" O'CONNOR

Desmond O'CONNOR Obituary

On July 20, 2025. Peacefully at Taranaki Base Hospital, surrounded by his family. Aged 82 years. Much loved husband of Elaine. Devoted dad and father-in-law of Carey & Jannet, Brendan & Nicki. Loved grandfather of Shantell & Chris, Kayla & Beau, Blair, Hannah, Maddison & Thomas, and Olivia. Loved great-grandfather of Katie, Izak, Jaxzan, Ezra and Zoey. At Des's request a private cremation has been held.


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Published by Taranaki Daily News on Jul. 26, 2025.

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Darcy and Margaret Mangino

Yesterday

Elaine....sincere sympathy to you and family with the sad loss of Des...where have all the years gone....take care....and much love...
Margaret and Darcy

Amy Beggs

Yesterday

Thinking of you at this sad time Elaine and family
Amy Beggs

Stella Richards

July 26, 2025

My thoughts are with you Elaine and family at this hard time xx

Lyndal Cotter

July 26, 2025

My deepest condolences for your loss. Thinking of you all during this difficult time. With love, from his god-daughter Lyndal.

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