L80671 RNZAF. Passed away at Waipuna Hospice on 6 January 2026. Aged 81 years. Dearly loved husband of Pam. A much-loved father and father-in-law of Tim and Annette, Aaron and Joncey, and Elena. Loved granddad of Joseph, Marius, Mitchell, Baileigh, Nathan, Innes, Jack, and Issac. Great-granddad to Faye-Louise, Jaxon, Lexi, Ava, Ardyn, and Mia. A Requiem Mass to celebrate and remember Ian will be held at All Saints by the Sea, The Church of Saint Thomas More, 17 Gloucester Road, Mount Maunganui, on Saturday 10 January 2026 at 1.00pm followed by private cremation.  To view a livestream of Ian’s service or place a tribute, please follow this link https://www.legacyfunerals.co.nz/funerals?funeral=1J7IF