Passed away peacefully on the May 9, 2025.
Dearly loved husband to Anke and loving father and father-in-law to Peter and Angela, Robert (deceased), Anouk and Nao, cherished Grandad to Sam, Brooke, Noah, Rei, Great Grandad to Remi and brother to the late Walter. He will be remembered as a good, kind, and hardworking man generous to all. May you rest in peace and let the good times roll. Messages can be left on John’s tribute page at www.thompsonfd.co.nz
Service to celebrate John’s life will be held at the All Saints Anglican Church, 57 Bealey Street, Hokitika, on Wednesday, May 14 at 1.30pm, followed by a private cremation
Jan (John) Wanrooy
May 9, 2025
I always had a good chat with John in his shop filled with all sorts of treasures. He was a pleasant kind man. You will be remembered fondly.
Condolences to the Wanrooy family thinking of you all at this sad time, he was the best boss I have ever had.
RIP
So sad to hear of John’s passing. He was a lovely kind man and he will be fondly remembered. Condolences to you all. Lyn Cranston
RIP MR Wanrooy.
You were my first Boss in
the workforce, and a friend to me, all the years there after..
while being employed at Seaview, Westcoast Hospital Board..Home from OZ every year, I would visit your shop..
I will remember you always, and Rob.❤️❤️
Condolences to the Family, John was certainly a well liked kind hearted person 🌹
So sad to hear of this. Much love to the family.
Really sorry to hear this sad news. He was a great Boss. My thoughts are with you all at this sad time x
Thinking of you Anke and yourfamily at this sad time. John was a lovely man, full of life. RIP John
Condolences to John’s family at this sad time. We used to have a chat when he popped into work. RIP John
So sorry to read of John,s passing. My condolences to Anke and family. Worked with John a long time. A lovely man. Always up for a chat. RIP, John.
Played soccer with John in Hokitika club 1960’s. Super guy very humble, and a great sense of humour. RIP John
So sad to hear of Johns death. Sending sincere condolences to you Anke, Peter, Anouk and your families.
So very sorry Anke and family. Thinking of you all. Rest In Peace John.
To all of John’s family. My thought’s are with you all. I will miss our chats whilst sitting on the fence.
So very sorry. Thanks for the good times and being a friend. Thinking of you all xo Nolly & the Martini family
Sorry to hear of John’s passing.Thoughts to you all at this time.
Naomi and family.
So sorry to hear of John’s passing. I have many fond memories from my childhood of lovely times with the Wanrooys. He was also my boss for my after school and weekend job at the hospital kitchen. Sending my love and condolences to Noo, Anke, Pete and families. RIP John xx
Sad news. John was a lovely man. He was always up for a chat. I always enjoyed browsing his 2nd hand stores. Love and prayers to John’s family. Rest in love John.
Sending lots of love to Mr wanroys family at this sad time. Loved catching up with Mr Wanroy he always spoke highly of my grandparents and vice versa my grandad always would stop olin and see his dear friend when he had the 2nd hand shops always a pleasure to talk to. May you rest in enternal love Mr Wonray forever more x
To John’s Family, very sad to hear of John’s passing. He was a good friend, & boss in the day.
Our Aroha to you all. The Thorpe family.
Special thoughts to Wanroy family in your sad loss of John.
Great memories of Westland Hospital days. Always a pleasant and respectful man. Loved a chat.
RIP John
Sincere sympathy to all Johns whanau. A super friendly and genuine man. Always had a kind word and wonderful sense of humorxxx
Deepest Sympathies to Mrs Wanrooy,
And Extended Families,
So sad to read this .
Sorry to hear of John’s passing my condolence’s to all his family A gentle man may he rest in peace
A kind gentle man, may you rest in peace Jan
I will sadly miss reminiscing with John each week. A true gentleman. Condolences to the family
What a joy to know you John. You had such a wonderful gift of befriending people. Such fond memories of you in your shops.Always ready for a yarn or two. Rest peacefully John. May wonderful memories carry your family through this time of grief.
So very sorry to hear of John’s passing, our heartfelt condolences go out to all of John’s family at this very sad time, John was a great Boss and a true Gentleman who will be missed by many.
Deepest sympathies
Wendy and Chris
So sorry to hear this sad news, my heart goes to you all.
Moe mai rā e hoa.
Aroha nui.
Sharon Thomas
Condolences to all of John’s family. He will sadly missed.Fond memories of John at Seaview.
Rest In Peace John
When I arrived in Hokitika as a single mum with 2 children. John took good care of me & openly shared(gave) items to me. He was warm & friendly & so very kind to me. This I never forgot & if he came to my garage sales or stalls at the markets I always cut him a good deal. Although he would growl at me for doing that, I did it anyways. You will be missed in our community John. Many condolences to your whānau.
Anke, Peter, Anouk & family, so sorry for your loss of John. He was a lovely man & I will remember the good times at Airport Drive. Keeping you all in my thoughts & prayers. Love & hugs.
Very sad to read of Jon’s passing. He was a great boss in the kitchen at Seaview over the many years we worked together. He & the staff had lot of fun even out of work hours. My deepest sympathy to Anke, Peter & Anouk at this sad time. Rest in peace Jon.
Sorry to hear of Johns passing , my condolences to the family .
Oh I’m so sad to read of John’s passport. I was just talking to him in the Supermarket last week. John you where such a kind man. Rest in peace gentleman
So sorry to hear of John’s passing. Rest in peace. Xx
Our condolences go to Anke and family. John was a valued friend and will be missed.
Peggy and Graham Ashby
Sending our deepest condolences from the Harrison and McEwan Families.
John was a lovely man who worked with The Harrisons at Cherry Farm Hospital and with Kathryn Harrison and Letitia McEwan (Mrs Mac) at Seaview Hospital.
He never forgot a face and always made time to chat. It will be so sad not bumping into him in town anymore.
You had a truly wonderful Husband and Dad.
Thinking of you all,
Charissa and Vaughan McEwan
So sad to hear of John’s passing. He was a lovely kind man and will be fondly remembered
Condolences to you all. Lyn Cranston
Rest in peace John. I recall knowing you as the food services supervisor. My sincere condolences to John’s family and friends.