Also known as "Tony"
26 June 1941 – 30 November 2024
Also known as "Tony"
26 June 1941 – 30 November 2024
Tony Passed away peacefully at home on the 30th of November 2024. Loved husband of Joy. Devoted dad and father-in-law to Andrea and Richard, Mike and Ange, Di and Pete, Grant and Maree, Jane and Rob. Treasured Opa to his many grandchildren and great grandchildren.
A service to farewell Tony will be held at Legacy Papamoa, 53 Te Okuroa Drive, Papamoa on Wednesday 4 December at 1pm.
Livestream may be viewed, and tributes left at legacyfunerals.co.nz/s/tony. Communication to the Welten Family c/- P.O. Box 3136 Greerton, Tauranga 3142.
Funeral service held at Legacy Pāpāmoa
Dear Joy and family. We send our sympathy to you. We have great memories of Tony from our time at the Papamoa Bowling Club. Rest In Peace Tony. Stewart and Ailsa.
The first and best friend I ever had since arriving in NZ in 1963, we had so much fun over the years.Rest well my friend.
Lots of fun and happy memories growing up. Rest in peace Uncle Tony
I have fond memories of spending time with the Weltens during my childhood, and of Tony playing the piano accordian. Sending much love to Joy and family at this sad time. Rest in peace Tony.
Funeral service held at Legacy Pāpāmoa

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