Also known as "Fred"
18 September 1941 – 30 December 2024
Also known as "Fred"
18 September 1941 – 30 December 2024
HUGHES Frederick (Fred) James: 18/09/1941 – 30/12/2024 (of Auroa, Lepperton and Sommerset, Pohutakawa Place)
Fred passed away peacefully with his family by his side at Sommerset, Bell Block. Dearly loved husband of Heather. Loved father and father In-law of Sharron and Peter Roodbeen, Allan (Podge) and Jenny. Very proud Poppa of Nicole, Tom, and Matthew Roodbeen; Luke, Gemma and Ben. Loved son of Richard (Bonnie) and Isabella (Belle). Brother and brother In-law of Roley (dec) and Betty.

To Heather and family We are deeply saddened to hear of Fred's passing. Thinking of you all Jen & Graham Beare Tairua
Condolences to you Heather,Sharon, Podge and family's. Fred was a great asset to the Auroa Community. Happy memories in hay paddocks with Bill and Barb and squeezing into your little dining room. The Auroa Centennial and moving us with about 30 minutes notice when we went to Corbett's on Auroa Road. Will never forget the day that the local gang concreted your race and Keith had the motorbike accident, and the Dinner at the Dominion where Spraggy and I indulged a little too much.
To Heather and family What a great man Fred was. He baled my hay for many years and we played cricket together for Aurora CC. Sympathy to you all. Neil Sulzberger
To Heather and family. I am sorry for your loss. Thinking of all the great times as neighbours that we shared together. Christine Midgley
Heather and family Sorry for your loss we remember Fred mainly playing bowls and his wry smile .However he was a great himble competitor . Condolences 🙏 From us both
Our Sincere condolences to you Heather, Sharron, Peter, Podge, Jenny and families, we are so sorry to here the passing of Fred, our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this sad time. Helena & John Goodin
Sorry to hear of uncle Freds passing our condolences to the Hughes family.
To Podge, Jenny and kids. Our condolences to you all. Paul, Michelle, Ethan & Anna, Max and Nate McLeod
Please accept our very deepest sympathy on the death of Fred. Thinking of you all at this sad time.
So sorry for your loss. Fred Was such a lovely man. Thinking of you all. Love ❤️ Dawne and keith
To Heather, Sharron, Allan & family's. Deepest sympathy to you all at this sad time. Lots of good memories of the great times at Auroa. from Wilma Harrop, Lynley, Paul, & Brendon.
To Heather, Sharron & Podge - Sending our love and sympathy to you and your families. You will all have some great memories to treasure.
To Heather, Sharron, Podge & families Sincerest Sympathy on the passing of Fred. We feel very much for you all at this sad time. Lots of great memories of your time in Auroa. Bev and Andy
Condolence to Heather, Sharon , Allen and family on the loss of Fred. At peace now
Lepperton Bowling Club would like to express their Condolences to Heather and Family. Fred was such a great bowler and an awesome club member. Rest in Peace Fred you are so going to be missed.
Dear Heather and family . Our thoughts with you at this sad time.. the Hughes family and Duff family connection goes back a generation or two and remembering those times . I watched the tribute today and it was a great memory truly capturing Fred Life of generosity to all involvement of wherever happened to be . Love and blessings . Christine
Heather and your family, We send our sympathy to you all today. We have many happy memories of our times with Fred, the evenings playing cards, our golf trips, darts and the endless social functions we went to together. The Uppys.
Our poppa was a cheeky, warm and charismatic man – full of life, jokes and charm. Poppa will be deeply missed by us all, but I am so happy that I can see his good humor, spark, and sense of fun live on in both his children, as well as my brothers and my cousins. Cheers to poppa, I hope wherever you are the beer is cold and the fish are biting.
Thinking of you all at this sad time ,and remembering the fun times on the golf course .regards Judy


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