William BUCHANAN Obituary

Willy was a young in years, approx 17/18 year old man when he was employed on our Sharemilking job at Waianiwa. It has taken me too long to write this however I would like Willys parents, children and family to know that I thought Willy was to this day one of the most loyal hardworking, kind and empathetic people I have ever met in my life. Willy was thrown into a huge responsibility when illness struck in our family and he stepped up and never gave up and I have never forgotten what he did for us, so many years have passed and our paths never crossed again but I will always remember him, my thoughts go out to his entire family.
Debbie Barron

So sorry to hear of the sad news of William passing. Thinking of you all. Xxx

When Willy came to my mums house he would never let me sit down and always wanted me doing something. He loved playing fifa and I will always remember him for that

I met Willy when we were 16 and instantly connected. It didn't matter how much time passed between our chats, we were always on the same page. I wish we had more time to share that coffee and not just the promise of it. Will forever miss you, my birthday buddy

May you rest in peace Willy. A bloody good guy that would do anything for others. Thinking of you Amanda, Sophie & Michael at this tough time. Love Brendon, Pam, Seth & Tynan Morrow x

I fondly remember Willy bailing up Mr Jarvis at prizegiving after a Romanaics race week ( when he was sponsored by RockStar ) trying to persuade Graham to wear a RedBull cap, in place of the RockStar cap. It went on for quite some time and involved heaps of banter with some cordial drinks.

Willy was also remembered for his generosity and chaperoned both Daniel and Abe at different race meetings, when a guardian was required. Willy would willingly sacrifice his own race result for someone else; he would always think of others before himself.

Even in recent weeks, he donated $$ to a recovery fund for Grants (Jarbert) own health battle.

To Willy's family; you can be very proud of his friends he has made through the motorcycle adventures he has been part of. And we will always remember a smiling kiwi, from down south.

Thanks Willy.

Dougy, Grant and the Herbert Family

Tony, Anne and family, please accept our sincere sympathy at the passing of your beloved Willy. We have fond memories of you all from your time at Hedgehope.
Kind Regards
David and Barbara Anderson (ex Hokonui) now Winton

So sad to read of Willy's passing, deepest sympathy to all, loss of a great guy.

Absolutely shocked and saddened to hear of the passing of Willy.
A true stalwart of Young Farmers and someone I could always trust to get things done! Gone but never forgotten - thanks for the memories Willy

Dear Tony and Anne, and all the family please accept our deepest sympathy on the heartbreaking loss of Willy. A much loved man forever missed. Our love,
thoughts and prayers are with you all at this saddest of times.

Chisholm Family

I met Willy on the Awakino Saddle on the Dusty Butt, he became an instant friend. I will never forget Willy in the motorcycling world, one of the nicest blokes you could meet xxx Love and condolences to his family xx

Sending our deepest sympathy to you all at the passing of Willy.

Dear Anne, Tony & Family, our thoughts are with you at this sorrowful time, sending our love, prayers and deepest sympathy.
Love from Sandy & Michael

Hi Anne & Tony
Please accept my deep and understanding sympathy on the death of Willy
My thoughts are with the all
Elaine Wells

Sorry for your loss, Willy will be missed but never forgotten. Will be thought about often, especially at duck shooting season. Thinking of you all at this sad time.

Sophie, Michael and Amanda sending our deepest condolences to you.
Your camping family
Cindy and Peter Kennedy

To Sophie, Michael, Tony, Anne and AJ, Susie & I would like to offer sincere condolences to you at this sad time. Willy was a great friend to us and I really enjoyed our meetings and the occasional beer after them. He will be sadly missed. Our thoughts are with you all.

Our thought are with you all at this time. Good man gone to soon

I loved catching up last time when you picked me up from Hostel and we hung out. Thank you for always being there and doing cool stuff with me. Love you

Alistair and Joy Jukes wish to express our Sympathy to Ann, Tony and family

Thank you for all the cool times, you are always fun and cool. You always try and teach us motorbiking when we stay. I loved camping with you.

Thanks for the memories, great times and having me to stay lots. Thanks for teaching me to ride and then dropping me at school late which you helped me to not get in trouble.

Will always be in our hearts, we love you and thank you for all the fun times together; so many and always being there xxx

Anne Tony and family it is with sincere sadness I read this notice my sympathy to you all. I remember this busy little chap at play centre
Deepest sadness Elaine Sloan and Family

Anne Tony and Families. Sincere condolences on your loss. Thoughts are will you all.

Devastated at the news of Willy's passing. A much cherished, supportive and loyal friend gone far to early. Toku aroha katoa Sophie, Michael, Anne and family.

We were all better for knowing you. Rest in peace mate.

Our deepest love and condolences to Sophie Michael and family our hearts break for you and we grieve along side you Willy will always be remembered for the kind,funny and generous man he was.he will be greatly missed but never forgotten xxx the Ashley family