Garry James Wood

10 March 19496 August 2026

WOOD, Garry James:

Surrounded by family at Taranaki Hospice on Thursday 6 August 2026, aged 77. Dearly loved husband of Lorna. Dad of David & Nicola, and Mark & Lilly. Poppa G to Sophia, Elyse, Riley, Julz, Ryan & Emma.

Messages to the Wood Family may be left here.

In accordance with Garry’s wishes, a private cremation has been held.

Eagars Funerals

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Tributes

Dear Lorna, Our condolences on the passing of Garry. He was one of life's good blokes. He was also an honest honourable man in his dealings with our family. May you treasure the memories of him and be proud of the legacy he has left behind. Regards, Ali, Neil, Sebastian and Andrew.

Neil And Ali

Dear Lorna, David, Mark and families. So sorry to read of Garry’s passing. Enjoyed our soccer trips and the good times at Rangers soccer club. It was always great to catch up with Garry in the Truby King St neighbourhood. Thinking of you all at this sad time Rest in Peace Garry. Reg and Lynne Stevens and family.

Lynne Stevens

Thanks for the great memories you and Lorna helped make on many trips, gymkanas and shared meals at the Egmont Sports Car Club. Memories that we will keep close. For being our super 'LPG Gas' expert for our vehicles for many years. RIP Garry.

Dennis and Lois Wetton

Our Deepest Sympathy to Lorna and Family - Gary was a very caring and friendly Family person - sharing Summer caravan holidays at Wai-iti beach was always great, our thoughts are with you all - R.I.P. Gary

Les and Jan Millynn

We are so sorry to hear of Garry's passing. Lorna, our thoughts are with you and your family. Garry was highly respected and very well thought of. He always had a welcoming smile. Hope your treasured memories will carry you through this very difficult time. Pam and Gary Smith

Pam and Gary Smith

So sorry to hear of Garry's passing. Thinking of you Lorna at this sad time. With love from Jane and David Chamberlain

Jane Chamberlain

Lorna, and the Wood family, Sorry to hear of Gary’s passing. Our thoughts are with you. Condolences, Spencer and Lorna Hunt

Spencer and Lorna Hunt

Lorna David Mark and families sorry to read of Garry's passing Garry was a great freind and neighbour to Jan and I Spending many hours in my shed at Truby King helping on my racecars and sponsoring my racing through Garry Wood Gas Conversions and Lovato Auto Gas Rest in peace Bud

Alan Jago

We are so sad to read of Gary’s passing, We still remember those car club days and trips away. Our thoughts are with Lorna and family at this sad time. Shelley and Bryan Young

Bryan and Shelley Young

We were very sorry to hear of Garry’s passing. Garry was a valued member of the Energy City Motors team for 10 years, finishing with us in 2023. During that time, he made a significant contribution to the business and became a well-respected and much-liked member of our team. Garry brought with him many years of experience from owning and running his own business. That experience was invaluable to us. He had a practical understanding of business, customers and people, and he was always willing to share his knowledge and experience with those around him. One of Garry’s greatest strengths was the way he supported and mentored younger members of our team. He was generous with his time and knowledge and played an important role in helping others develop their skills and confidence. Garry was much more than a colleague. Over ten years, he became part of the Energy City Motors family, and his friendship, humour, knowledge and contribution will be remembered by all of us. Our sincere condolences go to Garry’s family at this very sad time. Thank you, Garry, for your contribution, your friendship and the knowledge you shared with so many. You will be remembered and greatly missed by everyone at Energy City Motors. We will also miss those Monday morning discussions about how good or bad our golf was in the weekend. RIP, Garry.

Russell Dempster

Sorry to hear of your sad loss Lorna Gary was a great friend and we enjoyed your company in our sports cars

Syd Madgwick

Lorna and family so sorry to read of Gary's passing we had some wonderful trips with the sport's car club, he had a great sense of humor. John and Betty Dunne

John and Betty Dunne

Condolences to Lorna and family, so sorry to read of Gary’s passing, I have known Gary from my childhood and was in the same class at Welbourne school back in the 50s.Time passes and then you catch up again when Gary was doing gas conversions and as a good mechanic, I think at some stage a group of us used to ride our trail bikes around his fathers property before it was developed into a sub division.RIP Gary.

Grant Doughty

On behalf of the New Plymouth Stroke Support Trust, I would like to convey our deepest sympathy to Lorna and families. Thank you Garry for all the help you did for our organisation it was truly appreciated and now it is time to Rest in Peace. Deepest sympathy. Regards Jean Hastie Secretary/Treasurer/Activities Co-ordinator

Jean Hastie

Lorna, Mark & David and families. Sorry to see that Gary has passed away. Remember the soccer trips and car club excursions with the fun times we all had.

Roger & Christine Gordon
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