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Kenneth SIMONSEN

Kenneth Mark "Simo" SIMONSEN

FUNERAL HOME

Robert J Cotton Funeral Directors

697 Main Street

Manawatu, Manawatu-Wanganui

Kenneth SIMONSEN Obituary

Passed away at home on Sunday, 8 February 2026, aged 71 years. Loved partner of Karen. Cherished Dad to Andria, Tressa, Hannah, and Raquel. Dearly loved brother of Edie and Murray, and uncle of Eric. A much loved Grandad to 10 and Great-Grandad to two. Dearly missed by his best mate Gunner. Messages for Simo's family can be left via robertjcotton.co.nz/funerals. Special thanks to the staff of Arohanui Hospice for their dedication and care. A celebration of Simo's life will be held in the Cotton's Chapel, 697 Main Street, Palmerston North, on Friday, 13 February 2026, at 10.00am, followed by private cremation.


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Published by Manawatu Standard on Feb. 11, 2026.

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Jan Sparrow

February 13, 2026

So very sorry for your loss Karen. My deepest sympathy. Thinking of you, treasure the great times & happy memories

Paula Smith

February 12, 2026

Simo this will be the last time that we send each other a Red rose until we meet again my friend it has been over 30 years since we sent the first one, that night we went to the Empire we became friends forever. I think off you often see your Daughter and grandchilren reminds me off you Rest in peace until we meet again hope my boy is there to meet you. Thinking of all your children and grandchildren for ever in my heart my friend rest easy now my friend forever in my heart

Clive Ireland

February 12, 2026

Sorry to read about Ken's passing.
He was a true legend when he played for the United Cricket Club in the 1980's.
A real "hard case "character and a friend to all he played with, and who had a few beers with him at the end of the day's play.

Clive Ireland

Grant Hampson

February 12, 2026

Had some good times RIP Syco

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Sue Bishop

February 11, 2026

Oh Simo. What great man and friend from day one that I met you. Always had time to help and always had an ear and advise when needed. Rest in peace mate.

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Robert J Cotton Funeral Directors

697 Main Street Palmerston North, Manawatu