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John Anton James "Johnny" POTROZ

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Eagars Funeral Services (New Plymouth Home)

172- 174 Lemon Street

New Plymouth, Taranaki

John POTROZ Obituary

Suddenly at Mt Messenger on Wednesday, 10 December 2025, aged 56. Dearly loved husband of Donna. Cherished father and father-in-law of Tash & Matt, and Jack. Deeply loved Grandfather of George and Ollie. Loved son of John (dec) & Angela. Loved brother to Richard & Cristel, and Derelee & Gabe. Messages to the Potroz Family may be left on Johnny's tribute page at eagars.co.nz/Johnny. A service to celebrate Johnny's life will be held at Mokau Hall, 28 North Street, Mokau, on Tuesday, 16 December 2025, at 11.00am. For those unable to attend, Johnny's funeral will be livestreamed via his tribute page.


Published by Taranaki Daily News from Dec. 12 to Dec. 13, 2025.

Memories and Condolences
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29 Entries

Mike Ekdahl

December 29, 2025

Sad to hear of our old school mate John passing away. Condolences to family..

Lesley Jenkins

December 17, 2025

Donna & family & the Potroz families. Condolences for the loss of Johnny. Remember well from days down Tongahoe Valley.

Jon Hall

December 17, 2025

So very sorry to hear of Johnny´s passing.
Our hearts and love go out to you Donna, Tarsh , Jack , Angela and family.
Love from Jon and Denise Hall

Parani Pari

December 16, 2025

Thoughts are with you today Donna and family

Gail Fowler

December 16, 2025

Grief can be so hard, but our special memories will always be there .Johnny was a great friend to Shane many years ago.Thinking of you all today.
Gail and Ross Fowler

Jo Le Breton

December 16, 2025

I am at a loss for words and deeply saddened by Johnny's passing. Donna, Tash, Jack, Angie and family, sending you all my love at this incredibly sad time. I have many fond memories of our families growing up together, getting up to all sorts of mischief on the farm. Then years later, for my son Corben to meet up with Jack and carry on the tradition. Corben considered Johnny like an Uncle, he has fun memories of him and Jack being dropped off, up river, with kayak but no paddle. Armed with bows to "go get some dog tucker", or being transported around the farms on the back of a ute, secured on with tie downs. Great memories. Much love. Jo Le Breton

Kathleen Dorrian

December 15, 2025

Thinking of you at this sad time Donna ,always remember Johnny's sense of humor back in the day.
So sorry for your loss.
Kia kaha
Chops

Laurel & Murray Reed

December 15, 2025

Thinking of you Donna and your family at this very sad time

Brenda Grainger (Burnard)

December 15, 2025

So very sad to hear of Johnny's passing, far to early. hugs and love to Donna, and all of the family. Great memories at Mokau.

Maree Chilcott

December 14, 2025

To Donna, Tash & Matt, Jack and Family sending our love and heartfelt sympathy on the sudden passing of Johnny Maree, Dean and Family xx

Burnside

December 13, 2025

Very sad to hear of this tragedy Donna, Jack and family. We'll let Fletcher know in Australia and Tutua (Puketapu) also from Australia sends his love and condolences. Certainly life has never been uneventful for you Donna, Netta and I really feel for you and we also greatly admire your courage and fortitude through tough times. All the best, you're welcome to call in, especially Boxing Day.

Tony Mcgill

December 13, 2025

So sorry to here about Johnny Sending my love to Donna & Family .For the years ive known Johnny he was
a Great guy you treated me great and had a lot of laughs Rest in peace Brother

Shirley,Tracey and Andrea Black

December 13, 2025

Dear Angela and Potroz family, we are so very sorry to hear of Johnny's tragic passing. We are thinking of you all and send our deepest condolences.

Logan Roulston

December 13, 2025

So saddened to hear this, my condolences to you all. Johnny was certainly a great guy to be around.
Remembering the good times and thinking of you all.

Helen Tindall

December 13, 2025

I knew John, Richard and Derelee as a teenager in Mokau. I am so sorry to hear this sad news, especially for his lovely mother Angela, but also his wife and family.

RodBuchanan

December 13, 2025

My sincere condolences for your loss of John

Wendy Hale

December 13, 2025

To Donna and Family,
We are heartbroken for you all to hear this very sad news.
Sending you all our sincere condolences.
Wendy and Family.

Steve Otene

December 13, 2025

To Donna and whanau, sorry to hear of Johnny's passing, a cool az fulla always.
Steve from Sandfords

Carmen Sherwin

December 13, 2025

So sad my heart breaks for you all . Please accept my condolences at this very tough time.my friend Angie Dads Partner may strength and Hugs be with you I can only imagine your pain.love you.carmen.xx

Rod Buchanan

December 13, 2025

My condolences to the porridge family

Alan and Tricia Peters

December 13, 2025

Sorry to hear of Johnny's passing. Our condolences to the family.

Debbie Barlow

December 12, 2025

Wow Donna so sad to hear this. Condolences to you and yours.

Lisa Potroz

December 12, 2025

To Donna & all the family. We are very saddened by the sudden passing of Johnny.
Remembering all the fun times we had at each other's farms.
We will miss Johnny
Thinking of you all at this sad time.
Love from Phillip, Lorraine, Lisa &Renee

Nicola Avery

December 12, 2025

so sorry to hear of the sudden passing of Johnny, my sincere condolences and hugs to all the family at this time. thinking of you all.

Peter and Jenny Manson

December 12, 2025

We salute you Jonny a friend a mate Jenny and Peter Manson MOKAU

Carmel Tindall

December 12, 2025

So shocked & saddened to learn that Johnny has passed. Happy memories of time spent with the Potroz family at Mokau. To my special friend Angela, who I recall with John Snr, were exceptional loving parents. Thoughts & prayers are with you at this difficult time. All my love Carmel

Denise Baker

December 12, 2025

So very saddened to hear this, many fabulous memories in Mokau on the farm, our sincere condolences and hugs to the Potroz families , Blair,Therese Todd, Denise and family RIP Johnny xx

Deborah Clough

December 12, 2025

We are all devastated to hear this very sad news. Many childhood memories and fun times on the farm at Mokau. Rest in peace Johnny. We will miss you. Love to all our family. Stephen and Deborah Clough xx

Rose Cox

December 12, 2025

To Donna, Tash &Matt,Jack,& little George &Ollie, and all the potroz families, how,shocked and saddened to hear of Johnny's passing my very deepest sympathy and love to you all ,thinking in king of you Rose,Jo, mike ,and Roger Cox,

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for John POTROZ

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