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Michael HOLMES Obituary
Michael George (Mike):
Passed peacefully at home after a long battle on Tuesday 13th October 2020, aged 76 years. Dearly loved husband and soulmate of Margaret. Much loved and adored dad of Stephanie and Derryn Phillips, Nicola and Mark, Andrea and Brent, Mary and Kieran, Christine and Ben. Loved grandad of Jorja, Amy; and Clodagh. In lieu of flowers a donation may be made in memory of Mike to Leukaemia and Blood Cancer NZ, these may be left at his service. Any communications may be made to the Holmes Family, C/- PO Box 605, Hawera 4640, or by visiting his tribute page www.hardingsfunerals.co.nz/holmes-michael-george-mike/ Family and friends are invited to celebrate Mike's life at Our Lady Star of the Sea Whitcombe Road, Opunake, on Friday 16th October 2020 commencing at 11.00am, after which Mike will be laid to rest at the Opunake Cemetery. Rosary will be prayed in the church on Thursday at 5.30pm.
Memories and Condolences
for Michael HOLMES
31 Entries
October 21, 2020
Margaret & family, sorry we were unable to make the funeral. Mike will be missed & we were very sorry to hear of his passing. Merv & Glenda krutz.
Kathleen Julian
October 19, 2020
To Margaret and all the Family: Our sincere Sympathy in your very sad loss. Happy Memories of long ago. From Kath & Darcy Julian, Okato.
Christine Schumacher (Bills)
October 18, 2020
Margaret thinking of you at this sad time. God bless you and your family.
October 18, 2020
To the Holmes family,
My thoughts are with you all at this time.
Take care kind regards Michelle Holmes
October 18, 2020
Sorry to hear of Mike's passing. Another good fish gone but not forgoten. John and Marie Deadman Waverley
Julie Gunn
October 17, 2020
Margaret and family, our sympathies and thoughts are with you - Julie and Peter Gunn
Carol Dodunski (young)
October 17, 2020
to the Holmes family
sorry to hear of Mikes passing
for ever Kina Road memories
Anne And Ian Stronge
October 17, 2020
Sending our love and deepest sympathy to you Margaret and your girls. Take good care of each other during this sad time. Anne and Ian Stronge
October 17, 2020
To Margaret and all the Holmes family, our sincere sympathy on the passing of Mike.
Peter & Marion McNeil, Opunake
October 17, 2020
Deepest Sympathy to the family.
Judy Gillbanks
October 16, 2020
Our deepest Sympathy to Margaret and Family, kind regards.
Michael and Wendy Smith
October 16, 2020
Deepest Sympathy in the loss of Mike.Fondly remembered from our time on Kina Road.on behalf of Noel and Colleen Davis x
October 16, 2020
Margaret and family sincerest condolences on your sad loss of Mike Ivan and Helen Minnell
Dale Townsend
October 16, 2020
Margaret and Family..our dearest condolences to you and family at this time...one of the greatest men I have meet let alone having as a neighbor..he will be sadly missed...sending love an support from Dale an Mady Townsend.
Diane Dunlop
October 16, 2020
Margaret and family our thoughts are with you all at this sad time (Cherish the memories), our children grew up together in Opunake and still reminisce these time.
Raewyn Schumacher (Bills)
October 16, 2020
Margret and family. Our love and thoughts are with you at this sad time. He was a lovely quiet and gentle man. I have fond memories of the times we spent with when we were kids. Love Raewyn and Warren Schumacher
October 16, 2020
Thinking of you all today celebrating Michaels life . Pam & John Pollard and families
David & Raewyn l Lusk
October 16, 2020
Our condolences to you all
Unfortunately we will be unable to attend Mikes service
Megan Ekdahl
October 16, 2020
So very sorry to read of Mike's passing My love and thoughts are with you Maragret. So enjoyed working with you both on your Home such a kind lovely couple who were a fantastic team together xxx
Jan O'Leary
October 16, 2020
Margaret chose a cracker husband, father, grandfather and brother in law. You will be missed, Rest in Peace Michael.
Alan & Jean Hughes
October 16, 2020
To Margaret and family.
We are thinking of you all with sincere sympathy at this very sad time.
Shirley Dysart
October 16, 2020
To the Holmes family so sorry for your loss. Sorry I cant be there today. Thinking of you all. Shirley (Rosendaal)and Murray Dysart
Jan Chard
October 16, 2020
To Margaret and family
Deepest sympathy to you all at this sad time. Have had the pleasure of getting to know you both over the last couple of years through challenging times. Mike was a true fighter so stoic and he was blessed to have you Margaret beside him every step of the way. I'm unable to be there today but thoughts are with you all.
Brian and Sharon King
October 15, 2020
Thinking of you all at this sad time.
Pauline Christie
October 15, 2020
We are so sorry to hear of Mikes passing. Our thoughts are with you all during this difficult time.
Colin and Pauline Christie
Brian & Lyn Collins
October 15, 2020
Sending our love and prayers to Margaret and family. Mike was such fighter over the last few months him and Brian had good catch ups and compared notes and fish stories. Sorry we can't be with you tomorrow but you will all be in our thoughts and prayers.
Mary Davis
October 15, 2020
To the Holmes families.
I'm sorry to hear the passing of Mike my thoughts and prayers are with you all at this sad time. Love and light to u all.
Clint and Sally Nel
October 15, 2020
Dear Margaret and the Holmes Family.
Our deepest condolences and sympathies. We are exceptionally sad to hear of Mike's passing. A pillar of the Opunake and wider Taranaki communities; his contributions and dedication to the NZCTA are unparalleled; and he was a wonderful friend and confidant. We are very blessed to have shared the last ten years with Mike.
Rosemarie Knapman-Smith
October 15, 2020
Our condolences Margaret and family. Mike was so stoic to the time he chose to pass.
October 15, 2020
Deepest sympathy to the family, Kind regards, John Davies
October 15, 2020
Our deepest condolences to Margartet and family. We were very sad to hear of Mikes passing. A much admired road neighbour for many years. Loving thoughts to all. Pam and Eddie Page
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