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David Patrick "Tom" OLIVER

David OLIVER Obituary

Of Konini, on Monday 5 January 2026, suddenly, aged 81. Dearly loved husband and soul mate of Ellen (Carroll), loved father and father-in-law of Bernadette and Glen Williams, Patricia and Justin Fryer and Anne-Maree Oliver. Treasured Grandad of Kahlia & Andrew, Ben & Tyla, Jamie & Leila, Eilish, Maia and Finn and Great-Grandad of Macey and Carter; Piper and Ardie. Loved brother and brother-in-law of Margaret & Tony Scott (both deceased), Joan & Gary Nation (deceased), Joe & Catherine Carroll, Phonse & Marie Carroll (deceased), Tom & Alayne Carroll and Jim & Maree Carroll. Loved uncle to all his nieces and nephews and a special father figure and friend to many. Wairarapa Bush R.F.U. cap #005. In lieu of flowers, a donation to the Pahiatua Volunteer Fire Brigade would be appreciated. Our mighty totara has fallen, may he Rest in Peace.
A requiem mass will be held at the Cathedral of the Holy Spirit, Palmerston North on Tuesday 13 January 2026 at 11:00am, followed by interment at Mangatainoka Cemetery. Rosary to be held at Saint Brigid's, Pahiatua on Monday 12 January 2026 at 6:30 pm. Messages can be sent to David's family c/o PO Box 1014, Palmerston North.


Published by Wairarapa Times Age on Jan. 10, 2026.

Memories and Condolences
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18 Entries

Richard Taylor

January 22, 2026

Dear Ellen and Family
I convey my sincere condolences to you all on the passing of David. It was a privilege to have met and spoken with David on numerous occasions. He had a lovely personality with a quiet and kind manner, and he will be sadly missed. Thinking of you at this difficult time. Richard Taylor

M Muter

January 17, 2026

Dear Ellen,
My very deepest sympathy in the sad loss of your husband and father David.Megan and John Muter.

Ellen Dougherty

January 16, 2026

So sorry to hear of David s passing. Thinking of you Ellen and all your family. Lovely memories of Hamua and Hukanui.hugs to you

Margaret Lozell

January 14, 2026

My sympathy to Ellen and family on your sad loss

David Douglas

January 13, 2026

Condolences on the loss of your husband and father.
Regards
Dougie and Glenda.

Darlene Florence

January 13, 2026

To Ellen and family. Thinking of you at this sad time. David always had a smile on his face and would always acknowledge us at the races.
Darlene & Jimmy

Lana Piripi

January 13, 2026

Dear Ellen and Girls,
Our thoughts are with you all with the passing of David.
Arohanui Lana, Mary and Patrick x

Maree Diamond

January 13, 2026

Thinking of you all, especially today, as you farewell your much loved Husband, Dad & Granddad.
He was such a lovely man with a warm smile & always a cheery "hello Maree!" & that's the conversation we had 6pm in Eke on Christmas Eve. May he rest in peace.

DENISE NEWTH...SWANSSON

January 13, 2026

Condolences to you Bernadette and the Oliver family at ths sad time...Denise Newth (Swansson)

Ross judd

January 12, 2026

Condolences to you Ellen and family.

Kel munro

January 12, 2026

Dear Ellen, we were so sorry to hear of David's passing. Our sincere condolences to you and your family. Love from Kel, Marilyn, Des, Chris and the staff at Sporting Tours.

Johanne Mary Brown

January 12, 2026

Dear Ellen, my thoughts are with you at this sad time
in the passing of your lifetime companion David.
I do think of you from school often, and your
brothers and their rugby so long ago, but I
remember you with kindness from those days.
May David rest in eternal peace.

Johanne Brown (nee Young) Blenheim

Margaret Briderick

January 11, 2026

Sincere condolences to you and your family Ellen - sending you love and prayers. Margaret & Kevin

Pam Huddleston.

January 11, 2026

To Ellen and family.
Stu and I send you all our heartfelt condolences at this very sad time. We enjoyed so many hours of humorous chat with you both over the years and we will miss Davids presence in our loves .

Steve O'Shea

January 11, 2026

So sorry to hear of the sudden loss of David. Our sincerest condolences to Ellen and families. Thinking of you all. Steve O'Shea and Lee Collinson.

Eric Watson

January 11, 2026

So sorry to hear of the passing of Tom. Our condolence to the family.
Eric and Annabelle Watson.

Alistair Howard

January 10, 2026

My condolences to you Ellen and all your family. A real gentleman and a pleasure to deal with.
Thinking of you all at this time.

Julie Petersen

January 10, 2026

Thoughts are with you Ellen and family at this sad time

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