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Neal JOHNSON Obituary

After a courageous battle, Neal passed away at Maida Vale Retirement Village on Monday, 17th November 2025, aged 89 years. Son of the late Robert and Myrtle Johnson. Beloved husband of Leona Jean Johnson (nee Matuku) (deceased). Loved father of Carol (deceased), Colleen and Kup, Bobby and Karen, Sheryl and Gary, Greg, Deane and Michelle; Murray and Debbie. Much loved Grandad to all his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Messages may be left online at wabraham.co.nz/notices or posted to The Johnson family, C/- PO Box 4016, New Plymouth 4340. A service for Neal will be held at the Urenui Community Centre, 13 Takiroa Street, Urenui, on Saturday 22nd November 2025 at 11.00am. Thereafter a private cremation.


Published by Taranaki Daily News from Nov. 18 to Nov. 20, 2025.

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Jedi and jo patene

January 17, 2026

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.

Melanie Waters

December 3, 2025

RIP "Johnny Johnson" a name our family would call Neal.
Best friend to my Grandad George and the Bertrand Whanau
Condolences to the Johnson Whanau x

Tracey and Derek Coombe

November 25, 2025

To the Johnson Family, (especially Rob, Sheryl and Greg), thinking of you all at this really sad time.

Anna Maria Stockman

November 23, 2025

Just read today of Neal's Passing. So sorry Neal for not visiting February. Always thinking of you , known you since you and Ona had sneaky dates, Urenui beach. You and your motorbike. Being spoilt by you both. Mum loved your home baked scones Neal. My condolences to Mataku and Johnson whanau.
Arohanui Maria Perth.

Robyn Davidson

November 22, 2025

Condolences to the Johnson Whanau, memories of our Dear Dad Harvey having many great times with Neal.
RIP .. Ross & Robyn Davidson

Marie Bunker

November 21, 2025

Condolences to all the family.
Uncle Neil is the last of his generation. You will all have lots of great stories and memories to share.
He will never be forgotten.
Rest in Peace Uncle Neil

Caroline Briggs

November 21, 2025

To Colleen, Bobby, Sheryl, Greg, Dean, Murray and Whanau, so sorry to hear about the passing of Neal. We all have very fond memories of Neal. His outrageous stories and great sense of fun. I know he will be missed by you all, our thoughts are with you at this very sad time.
Caroline Briggs and the Carr clan

John Raven

November 20, 2025

To Bobby and whanau, So sorry to hear about Neal - had some great laughs over the years, thinking of you all during this time.
John Raven and whanu

Janica Herlihy

November 20, 2025

Thinking of you all at this sad time whanau.
Neal was great cook, story teller and a dear friend.
Arohanui
Janica Herlihy & Family

Marilyn warren

November 20, 2025

Our deepest sympathy to Neal´s family Neal you were a great friend we will miss your visits and cheeky fun we know you will be with ona rest in peace Neal

Linda White

November 20, 2025

Very sad to hear of Neal's death after a brave battle. Much love and strength to the family. Linda White(Mooney) and family

Thelma Hayward

November 19, 2025

Deepest sympathy to Neal’s family at this very sad time My lovely partner was Roger Neal was his Uncle. Rog thought the world of his Uncle Neal. No doubt right now the two of them are having a great old yarn together.. Neal you made me feel so welcome. And your scones were delicious.Loving thoughts Thelma

Julie & Dave Allerton

November 19, 2025

Condolences to Neal´s family. Such a great man. Neal was full of laughter, fun and always had good stories to share. Will miss that twinkle in his eyes. Be in peace with Ona.

Bronwyn & Yvonne Cann

November 19, 2025

Condolences to Johnson family. Neal was a great neighbour, and friend. Got to know him on my daily walks around Urenui, then he moved to Waitara, and we ended up being neighbours!. Will miss him yelling out his window, to say hello.

Kasey

November 19, 2025

Thanking you all for your kind words, love and support at this time. Thought a photo would be nice to share x

Robyn Marsh. (Old)

November 19, 2025

So sorry to read of Neil´s passing Always had a good laugh with him when I lived on Nina Road used to give me lots of advice. R I P Neil

Joanne and Neil Moratti

November 19, 2025

Sending our love and condolences to you all, have great memories of the Johnson & Wells antics back in the day

Delwyn Wallace

November 18, 2025

To Neal´s Family
Our deepest sympathy to you All at this sad time. Remembering the precious times will be your special treasures to have for life. RIP Neal
Arohanui
Delwyn & Eddie Wallace

Val Neil

November 18, 2025

To Colleen, Bob, Sheryl,Greg, Dean, and Murray. Thinking of how tough it is for you all now. I have awesome memories of summer evenings at Mimi Beach, with Auntie Ona digging for pipis in the river and our dad's building a fire to cook them on. Floundering at the river mouth too. Kia Kaha. Love and big hugs to you all. Val

jamelia

November 18, 2025

my love goes out to the rest of the whanau during this time, i cherish every moment i have spent with him forever and always.
thank you for everything great grandad. there was never a dull moment with you always cracking a joke, can guarantee you made everyone in the room crack up laughing!!! we are all so grateful for you, none of us would be here if it wasn´t for you great grandad
we love and miss you so much.

Greg & Wendy Yandle

November 18, 2025

Thinking of you all at this sad time, lots of good memories
Greg & Wendy xx

Mikey

November 18, 2025

Sorry for your loss muzz and your wider family.
I know he would have enjoyed his time with your boy's.
From your story's he sounded like a solid man and lived a good life.

David and Sheryl Page

November 18, 2025

To Neal´s family.
Our thoughts are with you at this sad time. Cherish the memories of the fun times you shared. They will help you through the days ahead.

Lyn

November 18, 2025

Sorry i can't be with you all on Saturday I'm flying to Christchurch 10am for 10 days have a 60th birthday Saturday night.
Uncle Neal was a great man enjoyed catching up when i could. You will all have very special and precious memories. He's back with his beloved Ona Carol and so many others.

Lyn, Bevan, Mary, Aidan, Falcon, Russell, Mavis, Uriah Alarna and Te Ana

Matuku Whanau (Papamoa)

November 18, 2025

Our thoughts, prayers, and deepest aroha are with the whanau at this very difficult time. May you find strength and comfort in the love that surrounds you.

Bub Campbell me Margie Taylor me te whanau hoki .

November 18, 2025

Takoto mai I te rangimarie moe mai ra Neal
Sending love to te whanau pani te whanau Johnson xx

Noeline Hoyle

November 18, 2025

Our thoughts are with you at this time,NoelineHoyle&family.

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