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Peter COLBAN Obituary
On 4th February 2023, after a big fight with cancer, Peter passed away peacefully at home surrounded by the love of his family. Dearly loved husband and best friend of Jeanette for 48 years. Cherished father and father-in-law of Shane and Nicole, Glen and Eve, Jamie and Sarah, Clint and Jess, April and Che. Adored grandad of all his grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
"Drive that dragstrip up in heaven dad, and light up the sky for us below.
R.I.P. Peter, Dad, Grandad
We love you"
A service to celebrate Peter's life will be held in the South Taranaki Funeral Services Chapel, 268 High Street, Hawera, on Wednesday 8th February at 11.00am, followed by private cremation. Those wishing to attend the service via webcast can do so at www.southtaranakifunerals.co.nz/tributes. In lieu of flowers donations in memory of Peter to Hospice Taranaki would be appreciated and can be left at the service. All communications addressed to the family of Peter Colban, C/- PO Box 183, Hawera 4640. 
Memories and Condolences
for Peter COLBAN
23 Entries
Shirlane Colban
February 11, 2025
Donald Colban
Wayne Hart
February 10, 2023
Condulances to Peter's family of very sad passing of a husband,father and grand father, RIP Peter.
Maxine Hurley
February 9, 2023
Sorry you lost your hubby janette lots love Maxine Hurley
Colin & Josie Loveridge
February 8, 2023
To the Colban families accept our condolences.
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Greg hurley
February 8, 2023
To peters family sorry to hear of his passsing.Peter was always a great help with extra wrestling training in hawera years ago.A true gentleman rip peter.
Lynette Nabarro
February 8, 2023
To Jeanette. Sorry to hear of your very sad loss. Much love to you and your family. Lynette, Raewyn, Paul and families.
Chris Blake
February 8, 2023
To Peter´s family. Sorry for your loss. I worked closely with Peter for many years. He was a great work mate who never let anyone down. RIP
Carol Knowles
February 8, 2023
To Janette and family Thinking of you all at this sad time. Love from Carol, Dallas, Karl and Quintin Knowles
Nerolee Becker
February 8, 2023
Dear Jeanette . My deepest sympathy to you and your family at this sad time. Thinking of you . From Nerolee Becker
Eric, Sue, Nicole & Ashleigh Pollock
February 8, 2023
We are sorry to learn of Peter's passing. Our sympathy to all the Colban family, especially to Jeanette, Clint & Jess & Jamie.
Irene Hurley
February 8, 2023
Jeanette & family,
So sorry to hear of Peters passing, please accept my most sincere condolences.
Irene Hurley.
Pauline Webby
February 7, 2023
So sorry to hear of your loss Jeanette..known you and Peter for years..my sympathies and condolences go out to you and your whanau x
Shane & Cindy Schuler & Family.
February 7, 2023
To Jeanette Clint and family, Condolences for your loss.
Alfie and Kellie Curtis
February 7, 2023
so sorry to hear of Peters passing.
thinking of you all at this sad time xxx
Bernard Nicholas Brady
February 7, 2023
To the Colban Family our thoughts are with you all at the sad time in passing of Peter RIP
Bernie and Brenda Brady
Kevin and Yvonne Hanover
February 7, 2023
So sorry Jeanette Love to you and your family at this sad time, Kevin and Yvonne Hanover
Faye Phillips
February 7, 2023
my condolences to you and your family Jeanette. may you find the memories you have help you through this really sad time. God Bless
Irene and Wayne Hofmans
February 7, 2023
Our deepest sympathies Jeanette and Family.
Neil colman
February 6, 2023
Sad to hear about peter fond memories back in our wrestling days thinking of you all love Neil and Dawn
Richard and Kestelle Jury
February 6, 2023
Jeanette and family
Deepest sympathy to you all at this sad time, Pete was one in a million to his family, friends and all who had the privilege of knowing him. A brave fight till he gained his wings for the highway up above. Thoughts and hugs to you all
Rest easy Pete you will be missed by all who loved you.
Keep driving that highway
Brian Harris
February 6, 2023
To Jeanette and family,
Sorry to hear of Peter's passing after a long battle. You will have many memories to cherish from your time with him. Regards Brian Harris
Emily
February 6, 2023
Rest in peace Grandad.
I miss you so much.
Love you lots.
Fly high
Trish doyle
February 6, 2023
Jeanette. So sorry to learn of the passing of your sweetheart. To all your children all our sympathy to you all in the loss of your dad and grandad. Love maurice & trish doyle (nee Condon) np
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