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Gary Russell "Rooksy" ROOKS

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Eagars Funeral Services (New Plymouth Home)

172- 174 Lemon Street

New Plymouth, Taranaki

Gary ROOKS Obituary

Sadly, passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by the love of his family, on Saturday, 28 February, 2026, aged 71 years. Much loved partner of Gee, loved Dad of Craig, Andrew, Janelle and Nikki, loved father-in-law of Nicola, Toni, Cambell and Leith, and treasured grandad to all of his grandchildren, and their wonderful partners.
Now at peace and free from pain, he has found his freedom again - time to fish every day, just as he loved
Messages to the Rooks Family may be left on Gary's tribute page at eagars.co.nz/gary. A service to celebrate Gary's life will be held at Eagars Te Henui Chapel, 46 Watson Street, New Plymouth on Thursday, 5 March 2026, at 10.30am. In preference to flowers, please consider a donation to Taranaki Hospice. For those unable to attend, Gary's funeral will be livestreamed via his tribute page.
Forever loved, forever remembered.


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Published by Taranaki Daily News on Mar. 3, 2026.

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Joanne and Rocky Soffe

Yesterday

Rooksy, thank you for making my sister so happy, thank you for all the help and advice you have given us over the years, thank you for everything you have done for our Mum Lesley, we will miss your guidance and we will miss your friendship. We love you and you will be forever in our hearts. A good man taken far too soon.

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Michele and Iain

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Sending our deepest condolences, love you Glenda. Michele, Iain and families

Glenys Brisco

Yesterday

To Andrew, Toni and boys
How sad we are that you have lost your dad and grandad.
Our love and hugs are with you at this time.
Ian and Glenys Brisco

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Eagars Funeral Services (New Plymouth Home)

172- 174 Lemon Street Strandon, New Plymouth 4312