Surrounded by his loving family, Jolan passed away unexpectedly at Te Nikau Grey Hospital on December 1, 2025, aged 49.
Much loved and devoted soulmate of Melissa,
deeply loved Dad and best mate of Cooper & Grace, Quaid & Sophie, and Kolton,
cherished and much loved son of Ann-Maree & Brett,
much loved brother of Jacey,
amazing and loving son-in-law of Paul & Diane Emery,
loved brother-in-law of Niki, and Melia & Kriston Guthrie,
loved ‘Uncle Jo’ of Jaron, Breegan, Payton, Keil, and Keton,
a much loved grandson, nephew, cousin and a friend of many.
Donations to West Coast Rugby League in memory of Jolan would be appreciated and can be made at the service.
Messages to 11 Gilbert Road, Paroa 7805.
A Funeral Service to celebrate Jolan’s life will be held in
Holy Trinity Anglican Church, Tainui St, Saturday the 6th December 2025, at 1pm
followed by burial at the Memorial Park Cemetery, Gladstone.
Jolan you are a big part of my favorite memories from school, some good but mostly funny. I will miss knowing you are in the world. My deepest condolences to your Mum, Dad and Jacey also to your wife and sons. The world’s the same just with a little less in it – you will be missed my friend. Colleen
Our deepest Sympathy to Melissa and family love from Mary and Jeff Hopkins