Passed peacefully on 27^th June 2021 aged 89 years, at Waikato Hospital, Ward A4.  Dearly beloved husband of Rita, much loved father and father-in-law of Margaret, John, Paul, Robert, Jeremy, Vicki, Tamara, and Beatriz.  Loved Opa of his Grandchildren and great grandchildren.  A private ceremony has been held on Friday 2^nd July 2021.  The family would like to extend a special thanks to all the staff of Ward A4 at Waikato Hospital.  Thank you also for all the messages of sympathy and condolences from everyone.  Thank you to Broadway Funeral Homes.