Passed away peacefully at Ribbonwood Country Home, Tapanui, on Tuesday, September 9, 2025, aged 84. Dearly loved father and father-in-law of Justin and Nicola, cherished grandad of Tony, Jordan, and Olivia, loved brother of Delice, brother-in-law of Charlie Ropata (deceased), loved uncle, cousin and friend. Messages to The Peat Family, ℅ PO Box 131, Hokitika 7842, or can be left on Weka’s tribute page at www.thompsonfd.co.nz. A graveside service to celebrate Weka’s life will be held in the Returned Services Section No2, at the Hokitika Cemetery, on Thursday, September 18, commencing at 1pm.
PEAT. Graeme Douglas (Weka) M.M No 975847. Pte 1RNZIR, Malaya. W Company, Vietnam. 22/2/1941 – 9/9/2025. Loved only son of the late Doug and Amy, loved brother of Delice, brother-in-law of Charlie Ropata (deceased), cherished uncle of Marina, Sonya (deceased), and Pania Douglas, great uncle and great great uncle of all his nieces and nephews. Messages to D. Peat, 17/95 Victoria Road, St Kilda, Dunedin 9012. R.I.P Brother.
Members of the Hokitika Westland RSA are requested to attend the funeral for the late Graeme Douglas (Weka) Peat M.M No 975847. Pte 1RNZIR, Malaya. W Company, Vietnam.
A graveside service to celebrate Weka’s life will be held in the Returned Services Section No2, at the Hokitika Cemetery, on Thursday, September 18, commencing at 1300hr.
So sorry to hear of Weka’s passing. Sending love to you and your family, Justin. Love from the Richards’ clan
Condolences to you and your Family Justin
Our Deepest Sympathy to Justin and all your family on the death of your Dad and Grandad. Our thoughts are with you at this time!
Love and deepest sympathy from across the ditch. As a rellie of the Richards clan, who spent a lot of time on the Coast, l loved my visits down to Okarito to see Graham. I’m sure he’ll be greatly missed.
So sorry to hear of Weka’s passing. My sincere sympathy to Justin and his family.
It was fantastic that he got to spend his last days with Tony, a true friend.
Stand Down Soldier your service will be rememberd RIP Weka
Stand Down Soldier your service will be rememberd RIP Weka
Please accept our sincere condolences Justin , Nicola and Family. Weka will always be remembered.
Penny and Robert Vincent
Our sincere & heartfelt sympathy to all the family and friends of Graeme (Weka). We are thinking of you all and wishing you peace and comfort in the days and years ahead.
We’ll never forget the kindness Graeme extended to our family and we were privileged Graeme carried out the RSA Tribute to our father when he passed.
Be comforted by your memories.
From all the family of the late Tom & Dorothy Nolan, Whataroa.
Love from the Thomas family, remembering all the good times in Loburn at Mark and Annabelles.