Passed away peacefully at Te Nikau Grey Hospital, on Saturday, October 11, 2025, aged 69. Dearly loved husband of Adrienne, loved father and father-in-law of Joel and Shanna, and Holly and Mike, cherished Pop of Messam, Penelope, Paisley, and Margot, loved son of the late Alan and Gladys, loved son-in-law of the late Pat Dimmick, loved brother and brother in law of, Tommy and Jude (deceased), Viv (deceased) Ginger, Jimmy and Pauleen, Philip, and John and Ceridwyn, loved uncle, cousin and friend of many. Messages to The Arnold Family, 111 Bealey Street, Hokitika 7810, or can be left on Tony’s tribute page at www.thompsonfd.co.nz. A service to celebrate Tony’s life will be held at the All Saints Anglican Church, 57 Bealey Street, Hokitika, on Thursday, October 16, commencing at 1.30pm. Private Cremation to follow.
Members of the Hokitika Westland RSA are requested to attend the funeral for the late Anthony John (Tony) Arnold, No D46555. Pte 1RNZIR, Singapore. A service to celebrate Tony’s life will be held at the All Saints Anglican Church, 57 Bealey Street, Hokitika, on Thursday, October 16, commencing at 1.30pm. Private Cremation to follow.
Condolences Adrienne, Holly and family.
So sorry for your loss. My thoughts are with you all. I have very fond memories of Whataroa when Tony and his siblings were growing up.
RIP tony thinking of you all at this sad time.
Dear Adrienne and family , please accept our heartfelt condolences at this sad time. I hope ypu can take comfort in the many happy memories you have together ❤️
Love and thoughts
Sue and Rob Grey ( nee Hutchison)
Condolences Adrienne and family.
RIP Mr A
To Adrienne, Joel, Holly and families. Thinking of you all at this sad time with the passing of Tony.I have fond memories of our trips away on the motorbikes in the past. RIP Tony
Sorry I couldn’t be there Adrianne 😔
Uncle Tony certainly was a very cool Uncle who never narked on us kids for smoking under age 🤣 .
So glad we had a good whiskey session last year.
Much love to you all.
Jolene Richardson
Deepest sympathy in your sad loss and my thoughts are with you Adrienne.
Deepest Sympathy to Adrienne and Arnold family. Sorry I cannot be with you at this sad time.
So sad to hear. He was a dam good guy.
Sorry to hear of Tony’s passing, my thoughts are with all Tony’s family. 🙏
Dear Arnold family condolences. Tony was charismatic, honest and sincere.
Rest in peace Tony.
Sorry to hear of your loss Adrienne, sincerely sympathy to you and your family
One of the 1st people to welcome us to Hokitika -and one of the 1st to make us laugh. A truly unique person who will be missed. Thoughts are with you Adrienne and extended family.
Johnny, Deb and “Mum” (Eileen).
Deepest Sympathy to all families. Thinking of you all especially the Arnold families. Love Rhonda (nee Thomson)
Our condolences to Arnold whanau,and Adrian,
RIP Tony
Condolences to the family.
Deepest condolences Adrienne and Families. Another true Gentleman gone too soon. Love and thoughts with you all at this difficult time ahead R.I.P Tony fly high 🌺💙🩵
So sorry to hear of your loss – sending our thoughts to you all.
Sorry to hear about your lost. Thinking of you all
Rest easy Tone. Our love to you all, Wiss and Annie xx
So very sorry to hear Adrianne and the wider family.
Our love and support to you all xx
So sorry to hear this sad news of a great fella. He was a good mate to my uncle Bill (Austin) & many a yarn was had. I’ll never forget the “zip” Tony made to put on the lid of Bills coffin. It created a laugh out of a sad situation. I will miss my chats with Tony at the Pi. Sending love to Adrienne & all his whanau & friends
Our thoughts are with you Adrianne and all the Arnold family at this very sad time. Our deepest sympathy to you all 💔
What a shock and such sad news to learn of Tony,s passing. Our deepest sympathy Ad to you and the Arnold family. Our love and thoughts of you at this sad time.
Sincere sympathy Adrienne and family. RIP Tony.
Deepest sympathy to family and friends on the passing of Tony, our thoughts are with you all at this sad time!
Heart felt Condolences to the entire Arnold clan.
RIP Tony
Condolences to the Arnold and dimmick families.many good times had with Tony,another of our school mates gone.rest in peace now tone
Thinking of you, Adrienne, Joel and Holly at this sad time.
So very sorry to hear this. RIP Tony.
Tony, You can count true mates on one hand, and you by a longshot are on the first finger.
We go back a long way and have had our moments but that is what brothers do eh mate.
You will be sorely missed by many from far and wide, and will be farewelled with total respect which is 100% justified due to your multitude of talents which benefited all.
My sincere condolences to Adrianne, Joel, Holly, and the wider family, and for you ole mate, you will be joining many that have gone before you and not least 3 others from.our Army days in recent days.
RIP TONY
Deepest sympathy to the Arnold family. My thoughts are with you all.From Jocelyn ( nee Thomson )
So sorry to hear this news, many condolences to Tommy, Jimmy, Ryan & the entire Arnold family. RIP Tony
So sorry to hear this sad news. Our condolences to you Adrienne and all the family
Doug always loved chatting to Tony he had such a great creative mind. We will miss him like so many will.
Sincere sympathy Adrienne and family in your loss of Tony.
Our thoughts go out to you all.
RIP Tony.
Regards Cheryl and Brian
Our favourite cousin….Tony you have fought a huge battle, you can breath easy now….and rest with the angels. A man of enormous talent you certainly left your mark. Xxx
So sorry to hear this, thinking of you all xxx
To Adrianne and Tonys family members,Deeply saddened to hear of Tonys passing very fond memories of many many chats and humorous stories.Please accept our sincere sympathy.
So very sorry for your loss Adrienne- sincere sympathies to you and your family xx
To Adrianne, and the Arnold family, Please accept our deepest sympathy in the loss of a husband and a good all round Great Guy. R.I.P TONY.
Very sad to hear this news Adrienne. Our sincere condolences to you and your family. RIP Tony.
Adrienne,Holly,Mike and family. So sad to read of Tony’s passing. He was a lively man and will be missed by many.
Thinking of you all.
Carole and Mike.
So sorry to hear the passing of your dad, Holly and Joel.
Adrianne a husband gone to soon, our thoughts and love are with you all.
Colin and Jane
The world is now poorer through the passing of a Ledgen, Tony was a master of innovation, created employment through ideas that no one else had done before, found a way, made it happen, always the best, others followed, but never equaled.
RIP Tony you have achieved more than most will ever imagine. To add to that he brought people together, always smiling, miss you already. big loss to Adrianne, Joel (his carbon copy) & Holy, & extended family
To Adrienne, Holly, Joel and family. Our heartfelt condolences to you all at this sad time. Will really miss the beers, the yarns and all the great ideas. Enjoyed many laughs with Tony over the years. A brilliant man gone too soon.
Adrienne Holly Joel and family, it is with sadness that we express our sympathy with the loss of Tony. A man who has fought a long battle with his health. Time now to rest among the angels in peace.
Our deepest sympathy to Adrienne and the Arnold family. John and Margaret Atkinson
Condolences Adrienne, Joel, Holly, and extended family on the passing of Tony. All the best up there mate, you will be missed. RIP.
We are so sorry to hear of your sad loss Adrienne, please accept our heartfelt condolences, thinking of you and all of Tony’s family at this difficult time.
Our deepest sympathies
Wendy and Chris Roberts
Sorry to hear this news RIP
Adrienne, family and extended families. Please know we are thinking of you all at this difficult time.
It is with great sadness that we express to you all our condolences and sympathy with the passing of Tony.
A brave battler now at peace.
So very sad to hear of the loss of your loved one Adrienne. My condolences and love go out to you and your families.
Vicky Bennett, Ross
Lots of Memories of when we were young Fellas. Condolences to the Arnold family. RIP TONY.
RIP Tone you were such a kind hearted dude. Many a good night had at yours and Ade. Kia kaha Ade, Joel,Holly and Whanau
Sorry to hear about Tony’s passing l have great memories of the past my thoughts are with you all at this very sad time B.B.
Sorry to hear about Tony’s passing l have great memories of the past my thoughts are with you all at this very sad time B.B.
Arohanui tino nui to Adrienne & whānau, kia kaha. R.I.P. Tony.
Thank you Mite for introducing us to the ‘Coast’ back in 1974. You’ll always be in my heart.
Trish, Wally, Lisa & Glenn, Jess & Pete
To all the Arnold Family,
Condolences to you all.
I remember first-footing with Tony and many others. So much fun.
James and I thinking of you all.
James & Alwyn Friend
To all the Arnold Family,
Condolences to you all.
I remember first-footing with Tony and many others. So much fun.
James and I thinking of you all.
James & Alwyn Friend
Much love to you Adrienne, Holy and family. RIP Tony. I know there would’ve been a cold beer waiting for you 💙
Vale Tony – may he rest in peace – thinking of Adrienne and the family
Sincere condolences , lots of memories,
Mary, Lindsay and Molloy family Hari Hari
Condolences to Adrienne and Tony’s family, RIP Tony
Sincerely condolences to Adrienne and family
John Rea and Michelle
Thinking of you all at this sad time.
You were a top man you will be sadly missed RIP tony our condolences from over the ditch
You were a top man you will be sadly missed RIP tony our condolences from over the ditch
You were a top man you will be sadly missed RIP tony our condolences from over the ditch
Very sorry for your loss Adrienne
To Adrianne, Joel, Holly and wider family.
We are so very sad to hear of Tony’s passing.
Thinking of you and sending big hugs to you all.
From the O’Neills xx
Adrienne, Holly, Joel and families. Our thought’s are with you at this sad time. Tony you were a great man, your friendship to us and also to Daniel will always be remembered. RIP Tone.
Our deepest sympathy to you Adrienne. Sending love and comfort for your loss
Marg & Scott
Thinking of You all at this very Sad time, with much Love 💞
To Adrienne, Holly, Joel and Tony’s Grandies sending my love and deepest condolences to you all. Tony was a good kind man he certainly fought a tough battle. Rest now Tony 💙
Sending our deepest condolences. He will always live on in your heart. Rest peacefully
Lots of hugs and prayers to Adrienne, Holly, Mike, Messam, Penelope, Paisley, Margot and extended family. Keep your memories close of a special man in your lives.
Condolences to you Adrienne, Holly, Joel and familly. RIP Tony.
Dear Adrienne. We were so sorry to receive your sad message this morning of Tony’s passing.
Thinking of you fondly. 💕
Di & Chris Ward
To Adrienne and Family,
We were sorry to hear of Tonys passing.
Thinking of you at this sad time
So sorry to hear this sad news. thinking of you all and sending our condolences.
RIP now Tony.
Sorry to hear this sad news, Sympathies to you Adrienne and the family. We have great memories of camping times and catching up at the Pioneer.
RIP Tony
Sorry to hear this sad news, Sympathies to you Adrienne and the family. We have great memories of camping times and catching up at the Pioneer.
RIP Tony
So sorry for your loss Adrienne & will be thinking of you & family. ❤️
So sorry for your loss Adrienne & will be thinking of you & family. ❤️
So sorry for your loss Adrienne & will be thinking of you & family. ❤️
So sorry to learn of Tony’s passing.
Our deepest sympathy to Adrienne and family.
It was a pleasure to have known you.
RIP Tony.🌹🌹
So sorry to hear this sad news, sending our condolences to you all xx
I am so sorry to hear about Tony passing, Adie my thoughts are with you and all of your family right now. Sincere condolences to you all xo
So to read about your loss. What a great one of a kind man. Always keen for a great chat. RIP Tony.
Our sympathy to Adrienne, Joel, Holly and families at this sad time of Tony’s passing
So sorry to hear of Tony’s passing. Condolences to Adrienne and family.
Tony you were a talented man , could put your hands to any thing R.I.P . Our thoughts are with you Adrienne and family.
My thoughts are with you Adrienne for the sad loss of Tony. RIP
Adrienne our thoughts are with you, please accept our sympathy Margaret & Arthur Cook
So many memories so much laughter and fine whiskey shared! Fly free from all that pain sweetheart and you will be in our hearts forever.
Sincere sympathy Adrienne to you, to all your family and friends on the sad passing of Tony.
From the family of the late Tom and Dorothy Nolan, Whataroa.
Had some great times with you and your family Tony you will be really missed
Sorry to hear about your loss Arnold family I remember pulling staples from stools as a boy for Tony upholstery bizzo or something I believe and as you know he was in partnership with my father and chicken gorge in a white bait stand back in the day on the hoki river. Best partner he ever had the ol boy reckons cheers Tone.
So sorry to hear of Tony’s passing Dene. Sending our sincere condolences to you and the wider family.
To Adrienne and family. Our sincere condolences. Marg and Les.
Very sad to hear of Tonys passing, I have many fond memories over the years servicing Tonys equipment. And we always enjoyed a beer at the pub afterwards. Tony was one of life’s true characters
Thanks for teaching a fresh faced kid lots of industry knowledge over the years!
Condolences and my thoughts are with all of Tonys family
So sorry to hear this Adrienne, thinking of you at this very sad time.
Dear Arnold family condolences. Tony was charismatic, honest and sincere.
Rest in peace Tony.