Passed away suddenly while house painting, on Tuesday 13th January 2026, aged 69 years. Loved son of the late Austin and Eileen, and brother and brother-in-law of Graham (dec) and Mary, Bruce and Sue, and Heather and Ewen. Long-time partner of Te Atarangi and a loved and special father figure to Jared and Leah. Loved brother-in-law of George (dec) and Elaine (dec), Hune (dec) and Doreen, Roena, Susie, Danny (dec) and Jillian, Paenoa, John and Diane, Betty (dec), and Tim, Sharon and Nita. Loved uncle to his nieces and nephews, and great-nieces and nephews. Messages to the family c/- 61 Titoki Street, Lansdowne, Masterton 5810.
With Kevin having large circles of friends a celebration of his life will be held in both Palmerston North and Taihape. The Palmerston North service will be held at Lychway Funeral Home, 5 Roy Street Palmerston North on Thursday 22 January 2026 at 1.00pm. This service will be livestreamed and may be viewed at
https://share.funeral.stream/78iCE The Taihape service will be held at St Mary's Catholic Church, Huia Street Taihape on Friday 23 January 2026 at 1.00pm, followed by interment in the Taihape Cemetery. This service will be livestreamed and may be viewed at
https://evt.live/kevin-john-white Bennetts Taihape
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Published by Manawatu Standard on Jan. 19, 2026.