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Ian Alfred "Uppy" UPSON

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Morrinsville, Waikato

Ian UPSON Obituary

Passed away peacefully at Waikato Hospital, on 10 February 2026, aged 86 years. Dearly loved husband of Sandra (Sandy). Loved father and father-in-law to Christine Poletti, Denise Gerrard, Karen and Keith Monk, Sharlene Upson, David and Aroha Upson. Cherished Granddad (Pop Pop) and Great-Granddad. Eldest son of the late Alf and Francie Upson. Loved brother and brother-in- law of Colin and Jeanette Upson, Jean and Barry Webb, and Faye Taylor. Loved Uncle to all his nieces and nephews. Uppy's celebration will be held at the Morrinsville RSA, on Tuesday, 17 February 2026 at 1.00pm. A livestream link can be found on www.seddonpark.co.nz All communications to the Upson family, C/- 358 Thames Street, Morrinsville 3300.


Published by Taranaki Daily News from Feb. 13 to Feb. 14, 2026.

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Roger & Sharon Whelan

Yesterday

Thinking of you Sandy & family,
Great neighbour whilst farming in the Awatuna district.
Rest well Uppy.

Joe & Cynthia

Yesterday

To Sandy & Family
Saddened by Uppys passing. A neat friend and we will always cherish the memories we've made.

Bev Davy

Yesterday

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So sorry to hear of Uppys passing. Lots happy times in Auroa and Awatuna. Condolences to you all.
Bev and Andy Davy

Brendan and Karen Crowley

Yesterday

Deepest sympathies to Karen, Keith and families, Remember Uppy well from the Kaponga days , great supporter of the rugby club , one of the good guys!! RIP Uppy

Shelley Foster

February 15, 2026

Karen sorry to read this ,My thoughts are with you and your family much luv... Shelley

Fiona & Graham Pickett

February 15, 2026

A true gentleman at rest now.
Lots of happy memories
Condolences to Sandra and extended Family

carol dunlop

February 15, 2026

My love and thoughts go out Sandra and family with the passing of Ian we met through our involvement of Melody Belle then continued with many horses since, good ones like Bellatrix Star and rising stars Lara Antipova and Tolaga Bay who both won yesterday and they were wins especially for him, he would have been so chuffed, he was a people's person and we both enjoyed our chats on horses, farming, politics and culture issues and I will miss those, he was a great guy, may he rest in peace

Beverley Baylis (née Cox)

February 14, 2026

I was deeply sorry to read of Ian´s passing and my thoughts and sympathy are with Ian´s family. My family and Ians family have been friends for many years especially during our time at Makaka and Awatuna.

Delma Hurley

February 14, 2026

Sorry to hear of Ians passing love to all

Dellwyn

February 14, 2026

So sorry to hear this news Karen big hugs condolences to all the family

Jim Genes

February 14, 2026

My sincere condolences to the family of Ian. Just a lovely man and a true gentleman in all my catch ups with Ian. We shared a similar interest with shares in various racehorses. It was a pleasure to have met Ian and the world has lost a genuine human being. May his legacy live on and may God bless his soul.

Tania

February 14, 2026

RIP Ian no more pain anymore condolences to all the family at this sad time Tania O'leary nee Grainger

Jim & Gloria Martin

February 14, 2026

Condolences to the family of Ian, thoughts go out to Colin & Janette on the passing of a loved brother .

Julie Budd

February 14, 2026

On behalf of Ian Budd and family we send our deepest condolences to Sandy and family.
Thinking of you all at this very sad time.

Rodger & Margaret Smith

February 14, 2026

Condolences to Sandy and families may Ian RIP.
Rodgers very thankful for the handy tips Ian gave at the Kereone Bowl club.

Maree & Tony Jones

February 13, 2026

Uppy, what a great bloke, one of the good buggers, farmer, racehorse owner, rest easy my friend, condolences to Sandy and both families, Maree & Tony Jones

Vince family

February 13, 2026

Meet Ian and family at Awatuna primary school .. dad went on to help Ian move the awatuna library over to the hall and than also helped re roof the awatuna church .. always a great time a bbq meets and guy fork nights ... our love from our family to yours at this time ...

From Vince family

Marise Richardson

February 13, 2026

I am very sorry to see the notice in our paper this morning. Although we haven't seen a lot of each other once you shifted I still remember our friendship during our working days and when I Children were young. Our sincere condolences to you on the loss of Ian.
Marise and Laurie Richardson

Joe&Sandra Hiestand

February 13, 2026

Our condolences to Sandy and family, l remember the Auroa and Awatuna days.

Margaret Hansen

February 13, 2026

To Jean,Barry and family condolences on the loss of your brother,brother in law and Uncle. May memories guide you in the days to come.
Margaret Hansen and family.

Lloyd & Nancy Muller

February 13, 2026

So sorry to hear of Uppys passing

Dianne McIntyre

February 13, 2026

Thinking of you and the family Sandra. Will miss Ian hanging the lovely bunches of lemons on the back fence for me. Luv Dianne.

Linda and Peter Flynn

February 13, 2026

Our condolences to Sandy and family. Ian was such a likeable and fun character. He enjoyed his trips away and I remember you both on the trip to Norfolk island constantly on the computer checking his horses!

Vicki Ovesen

February 13, 2026

So sorry to hear of your loss Sandy. Uppy was a great man and will be missed by many. Sending love and thoughts to you all. Rest in Peace Uppy

Robert & Coral Gargan

February 13, 2026

Wonderful memories from rugby and Awatuna bowling.

Allan & Dorothy Jenkins

February 13, 2026

We have many fond memories of the Upson family @ Awatuna.Our sincere condolences to the family in the loss of Ian.Our thoughts are especially to Faye & Christine in the loss of your brother & father.May Ian rest in peace.

Allan & Dorothy Jenkins

February 13, 2026

We have many fond memories of the Upson family @ Awatuna.Our deepest condolences to the family especially Faye & Christine in the loss of your brother & father .May Ian rest in peace.

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