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William WALKER Obituary
Sunrise 1.6.1944 - Sunset 19.3.2026
Passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loving whānau, aged 81 years. Dearly loved husband of Lavinia Walker for 59 years. Much loved father and father-in-law of Vanessa and Mike, Jason and Manu-Aroha, treasured grandad of Renee, Kiriana, Kaiawha, Josh, Reremoana, Te Ara Pounamu, and Aaria, and cherished koro of all his great-grandchildren. A proud Ngāpuhi man, Billy was known for his humour, strength, and aroha. He will be deeply missed and lovingly remembered by all who knew him. Billy is lying at Ngā Hau E Whā, Connon Street, until his service on Monday, March 23, 2026 at 10.00am.
Haere e te rangatira. Moe mai rā i roto i te aroha, te rangimārie me te maru o ō tūpuna.
Passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loving whānau, aged 81 years. Dearly loved husband of Lavinia Walker for 59 years. Much loved father and father-in-law of Vanessa and Mike, Jason and Manu-Aroha, treasured grandad of Renee, Kiriana, Kaiawha, Josh, Reremoana, Te Ara Pounamu, and Aaria, and cherished koro of all his great-grandchildren. A proud Ngāpuhi man, Billy was known for his humour, strength, and aroha. He will be deeply missed and lovingly remembered by all who knew him. Billy is lying at Ngā Hau E Whā, Connon Street, until his service on Monday, March 23, 2026 at 10.00am.
Haere e te rangatira. Moe mai rā i roto i te aroha, te rangimārie me te maru o ō tūpuna.
Published by Southland Times on Mar. 21, 2026.
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for William WALKER
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Te Raumiria Walker-Leonard
March 26, 2026
he was a loving grandfather who always had a cheeky comment up his sleeve.
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Lionel Wood
March 22, 2026
My deepest condolences to the Walker family, Billy was an amazing person, always the joker, best coach I ever had the privilege to play for, we had some great moments playing softball. You inspired so many of us to better. RIP Billy.
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