Passed away at Te Nikau Grey Hospital after a courageous battle, on March 11, 2026, aged 77.
Dearly loved husband of Maria for 54 years,
loved dad and father-in-law of Glenn & Louise, and Wayne & Reanna,
cherished ‘Poppa’ of Lance, and Rex; and Jacob, and Lucas,
loved son of the late Norman & Jean,
loved brother and brother-in-law of John (deceased) & Diane,
loved brother-in-law of Rosa & the late Bill Koch, John & Liz Zampese,
Louie & Merri Zampese, and Francis & Lyn Zampese,
a much loved and respected uncle, cousin and a friend of many.

Messages to 35 Pitt Street, Runanga 7803.

A Funeral Service to celebrate Ian’s life will be held in the
William Sampson Memorial Chapel, Tainui Street,
on Monday the 16th March 2026 at 11am
followed by cremation here on the Coast at the Westland Crematorium.

“Runanga! Runanga! Brave and Bold!
Oughta be, Oughta be, dipped in gold…”