Francis James Gibbs

Passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Sunday, 20 June 2021.

Loved father of Tapu and Richard, Turi and Vic and Suzi.

Beloved Paua, Paua Nui, Poppa.

Much loved Uncle of many nieces and nephews.

The funeral service will be held at Arahura Pa, on Thursday 24 June 2021, commencing at 11 am.

Never forgotten, always in our memories.

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Diane and John Craig on June 22, 2021 at 4:20 am

Deepest sympathy to all the family.

Janet Hetherington on June 22, 2021 at 4:38 pm

Sorry for your loss. Sympathy to the family .R.I.P Frank.

Linda Fernandez on June 23, 2021 at 5:12 pm

You’ll be missed at Sit & BFit ..Rest Easy Frank
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Marie Gardyne on June 22, 2021 at 4:38 pm

Deepest sympathy, my thoughts are with you. Fond memories of Ruatapu days.
Marie Gardyne & family.

Mel Crossman on June 22, 2021 at 4:40 pm

So sorry to hear this, he was always smiling when he came into the office to get his door unlocked, we will miss you Frank x

Sue Muller on June 22, 2021 at 5:05 pm

Sorry to hear of your loss, my sympathy to the family

Adele Stuart on June 22, 2021 at 6:02 pm

My Condolences to Turi .Tapu .Suzy and Family very sad to here of Frank’s Passing many memories of him and prissy at Kaniere and u kids gd old day’s R.I.P Frank Fly High..
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Rob on June 22, 2021 at 5:07 pm

To Tapu, Turi, Suzi & Families we are very sorry to hear of Frank’s Passing.
He was a good friend, &we have fond memories of Ruatapu times.
Our thoughts are with you all.
Tom, Rob. Karen, Rick, Lee Thorpe.

Dan and Kate Bishop on June 22, 2021 at 5:08 pm

So sorry for your loss Suzi, Jim and whanau, sending much love to you all at this sad time. Xxx

Ben Gaia on June 22, 2021 at 5:29 pm

Haere haere ki te Po e Frank, with good memories from the Carving Course , love to Turi and the family from Ben Gaia Liala and Carmina

Gary Sinclair on June 22, 2021 at 5:33 pm

Sincere condolences Turi,Suzi and family id known Frank for many years I used to look forward to his visits at work for a yarn a good way to fill in half an hour or so a good buggar
RIP Frank

Colleen Astwood on June 22, 2021 at 7:08 pm

Condolences to the family, R.I.P Frank….Coolleen Astwood nee Blair.

Hewards on June 22, 2021 at 8:37 pm

So so sorry to hear of your loss
Frank was an amazing guy
And will be sadly miss
Love Jan Ron Laura and Gerald Heward

Linda Gardyne on June 22, 2021 at 10:22 pm

Condolences to Tapu, Turi, Suzy and all there family’s. Fond memories of our Ruatapu days and Aunt Prissys shortbread. Much aroha to you all at this timexxxx

Gina Straker on June 23, 2021 at 12:06 pm

Sending aroha to you all at this sad time, cherish all those wonderful memories of frank..
Gina Straker nee Blair

Margaret Sayer on June 25, 2021 at 3:31 pm

So sorry for Frankie’s extended family. From us all in Southland. He was a member of the O’Donnell fantasy for many years xxx

Wally O'Sullivan on June 26, 2021 at 8:25 am

Sad News indeed, and my condolences to the whanau

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