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Bruce DUKER Obituary

DUKER, Bruce Gordon:
Of Kopane. On Wednesday 26 August 2020, (peacefully) in Palmerston North. Aged 63 years. Much loved Dad and mate of Kurt. Loved father-in-law of Alice. Proud 'Goong' of Zoe, Cameron, Henry and the little bump. Dearly loved son of the late Claude and Stella Duker. A loved youngest brother of Peter, Ian and Sandra.
'Forever Loved,
Never Forgotten'
All messages to the Duker family, c/- PO Box 5191, Palmerston North. In lieu of flowers, a donation to the Arohanui Hospice, PO Box 5349, Palmerston North 4441, would be greatly appreciated. In accordance with Bruce's wishes a private cremation is to be held. If you would like to spend some time with Bruce, you are welcome to do so until Monday 31st August 2020. Please contact Robert J Cotton on 06 355 2529 for a viewing time.

Published by Manawatu Standard on Aug. 28, 2020.

Memories and Condolences
for Bruce DUKER

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21 Entries

Yves and Severine Beneteau

September 2, 2020

All our thoughts and love go to you all. Bruce was a kind and generous man with an awesome sense of humour. Yves and I are so sorry for your loss..Take care.

Arlene Evans

September 1, 2020

A true dear friend who will be sorely missed.
RIP Bruce. Auf Wiedersehen. Arlene

September 1, 2020

Brother Bruce in two words the way I always describe you and will always remember you is a "GOOD BUGGA" ....with Love Ian

John Bligh

August 30, 2020

To Kurt, Alice, Zoe, Cameron, Henry and the Little Bump and to Peter, Ian, Sandra and families:
Heart felt condolences and best wishes for the future.

To Bruce:
Thanks for the memories.
Cheerio.

Warmest regards,
John and Alison Bligh of Bulls, Leighton Kane, Deneille Jayne, Jordan Paige, Coen Wade and the next generation.

ROSS DEVONSHIRE

August 30, 2020

Sincere condolences and thoughts to the you all,
Bruce worked for my late father Bill Devonshire many years back in the good old days of manawatu dairy co where I also met Bruce then becoming neighbors in River Road for a couple years..Bruce was always good for yarn an but many smiles on peoples faces.
Regards

Jennifer Divehall

August 29, 2020

Taken way too soon.....A loyal mate to his friends and a great dad to our son Kurt. I have lots of great memories of our life and time together. RIP

Ron Houston

August 29, 2020

Great fellow to work with Rest In Piece my friend, my thoughts and prayers are with your family and friends,

Ron Houston Makati, Philippines

August 29, 2020

Our thoughts go out to all the family at this sad time. Will miss the many phone conversations we had with Bruce since living at Papamoa a kind and thoughtful mate.
Alan and Bonny Donald.

DELENA MATTHEWS

August 29, 2020

sorry to hear about Bruce, brother to Sandy and past workmate of my husband Terry at Tui Milk. A man who cracked jokes and had a passion for ethnic foods. Our thoughts are with the family

Sue Rowe

August 29, 2020

My thoughts and condolences are with Kurt, Brett, Adam and their families after the devastating loss of an amazing dad, uncle and my NZDRI/FRDC friend of 23 years. Bruce was a very special person with a huge heart and I will miss his presence and banter at work. I will hold onto the many laughs we had and all the great memories. I will always treasure my visit to you last Friday out at your home in Kopane.Taken way too soon :-( :-(
RIP Buddy, I'm gunna miss you xxxxx

August 28, 2020

sorry we did not get that catch up but I'm sure you and Derek will be fishing soon. Love from Erina

August 28, 2020

Special thoughts to the Duker family at this sad time. He will be missed in the pigeon world. My thoughts are with the family
Basil Jones

Janet Kennedy

August 28, 2020

Very dear friend of Pat and the late Derrick Goodwin. A kind man who gave the best hugs. Will be very missed.

August 28, 2020

Bruce was too dearly loved by everyone ever to be forgotten. Kopane will never be the same again without our bestest neighbour. Rest in Peace Mate Barry Murphy

Peter & Robyn Baker

August 28, 2020

Thinking of the Duker family and friends, especially Kurt and Alice. We hope that the good times will see you through this sad time.

August 28, 2020

Denken Sie an Sie und beten Sie jeden Tag fur Sie Bruder - Lieben Sie Sie - Your sister Sandy

Shaun Wilson

August 28, 2020

Thoughts and condolences to Bruces family and friends. I met him a few times and was always up for a laugh and a chat. RIP Bruce

Frank Dunlop

August 28, 2020

a loyal friend

August 28, 2020

Sorry to hear of your loss Yours David Gates

August 28, 2020

Bruce was too dearly loved by everyone "ever to be forgotten" The residents of Kopane have lost the bestest neighbour.Rest in Peace now mate. Barry Murphy

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