Passed away at home suddenly on Wednesday 21st August 2024, aged 68 years. Dearly loved husband of the late Leonie. Much loved Dad to Katrina, Chantel,  Gareth and Koryn and the late Mellissa. Special Grandad to Thomas and Leon. A service to celebrate Davids’s life will be held at Tairoa Lodge Chapel, 3 Puawai Street, Hawera on Tuesday 27th August 2024 at 11:00 am, after which he will be laid to rest with Leonie at the Waihi Cemetery, Normanby. A livestream of his service will be available to watch on his tribute page at www.hardingsfunerals.co.nz/tributes Donations in memory of David may be made to Taranaki Helicopter Trust, account number 15-3956-0586572-00 ref.imoBOURKE.

His presence and support will be missed.