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Frederick Rowden . SOPER

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Longley Terry & Son Funeral Services

19 Cooper S

Havelock North , Hawke's Bay

Frederick SOPER Obituary

SOPER, Frederick Rowden (Fred). Passed away at home, in a peaceful but unexpected passing, aged 79. Much loved dad of Kathie and Jonathon, and Amy. Treasured Grandad of Ruby and Jonty. A gentle, kind soul, remembered for his big hands and even bigger heart. A service to celebrate Fred's life will be held at Crestwood, 615 Heretaunga Street East, Hastings on Tuesday 9th December at 11am.



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Published by Hawke's Bay Today on Dec. 6, 2025.

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I am so sorry that Fred has passed we use to have a chat when we saw each other in town and he would give me a hug he was really a beautiful gentle man Joan (Lincoln) Lee

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SOPER, Frederick Rowden (Fred). Sadly Fred passed away at his home on 2nd December 2025, aged 79 years. Loved brother and brother- in-law of Jan, Herbert and Pauline (deceased), Pam and John Wuts, Linda (deceased) and Geoffrey Treadwell, and Chris and Gladys. Big uncle to Anton, Oscar and Steffan. A kind, gentle giant now at rest.

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SOPER, Fred. Loved brother and brother-in-law to Chris and Gladys. Uncle to Sonny, Crystal and AJ, Skye and Ava. Fondly remembered.

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