Wendy & family, so sad to that Russell has passed away. Thinking of you all X

To Wendy & family, our sincere condolences on the passing of Russell. Our thoughts are with you all and the fond farming memories Dad had with Russell over many years.

Very sorry for your loss Wendy and family, my thoughts are with you all at this difficult time.

Wendy and family, we are so saddened to hear the loss of Russell. Please know that you are in our thoughts while you navigate this next journey. Russell was a super great guy to deal with, everything was so easy, a real pleasure. Take care. Sarah, Mark and the team at Aerowork Taranaki.

To Wendy & the Hale Family, sincere condolences & so sorry for your loss. Russell was a Great neighbour of our family over the years Kerrin & Vanessa George

My deepest condolences to Wendy, Mark, Steven, Amanda and your families. Such a tradgic loss to you all. My thoughtd are with you all.

So very sorry to hear of the sudden loss you and the family have had. Such a massive loss and hole Russell’s passing will be for you all. Condolences and heart felt sympathies to you all! Greg & Karen Sampson

Devastated to hear the news of Russell's passing. We will all miss your friendly face and catch ups on the road, talking about what has been happening on the farm and in the community. Thank you for being such a great neighbor and friend over the years. Our hearts go out to Wendy and family in this difficult time, from the Ngeru whanau.

Dear Wendy and family our deepest condolences go out to you and your family at this sad time I also will miss seeing him on the road moving sheep with his dogs

To Wendy and family, our deepest condolences at this sad time, thinking of you all.

Our deepest sympathy to you all, we are thinking of you and hope you get some comfort that Russell went with his boots on and doing what he loved. Forever in our thoughts Colin and Carolyn Couchman

To Wendy, Mark, Megan, Steven, Suzy, Amanda, Aaron & family's. Sending our Deepest Sympathy at this sad time. Our thoughts are with you all.

We are thinking of you Wendy and family, big hugs to you all at this devastating time. Thank you Russell, for welcoming us warmly at our first Tarata Potluck last year. You will be missed x Shan and Rueben Peters

Dear Wendy and family, we are so sorry to hear of Russels' passing..... our love and thoughts to you all are endless at this time.. God bless Anthea & Phil Roberts Tarata

Wendy - Thinking of you at this sad time. Our deepest sympathy to you and your family.

Our heart felt condolences to Wendy and family at this tragic loss. Will miss seeing him on the road with his dogs doing what he loved. Basil and Diana Williams

My thoughts are with you all. I'll miss your friendly wave and smile at Purangi Russell.

To the Hale Family, We are so sorry to hear to hear of the sudden and very sad passing of your beloved husband, father, father-in-law and grandad. Our thoughts are with you at this very sad time and hope that your happy memories comfort you. Sending our love. Swanson and Barraclough families

To Wendy and family we are so sorry to hear of the sudden passing of Russell. He, like all your family, is a corner stone of the community and will be sorely missed.