To Sharon, Raymond, John and all of your whanau, so sorry for the loss of you father, it brings back so many wonderful memories of our young child hood day's when we were the families of Taupo View Road, please except my condolences to you all. The live stream service was a wonderful loving tribute and a great send off for father, John Elers. The service I watched on live stream was beautiful, Aroha Nui to you all. Shona Bradshaw

So very sad to see another massive kauri in our family forest has fallen. I loved my short visits with Uncle John here in the Gold Coast. Given the privilege of cooking his dinner and spending a couple of hours chatting. Of course with a beer and a whiskey to finish. Rest easy now uncle. Your job here is done, and done so well. Enjoy your new chapter coming back together with those who left before you. Love to all those you leave behind.

Beautiful service and lovely words conveyed by all. Watch out Boss here comes black rabbit. R.I.L. Uncle Johnny xxoo

Dearest Uncle John Sending my Deepest condolences to the family and friends of John ❤️ Uncle Jhon you were and always be our favourite kiwi 🩷 Thank you for all love and memories you gave us over the years . Forever in our hearts Joanne (Tasmania)

Sending our condolences to the family and friends of the much loved John . John thank you for all the memories and adventures we had together . It was a pleasure to have know you ❤️ Forever in our hearts 💕 Karen and Trevor Wakefield (Tasmania)

Rest up Uncle Johnny. May you get to travel far and wide up there to see all the whanau that have passed before you. Condolences to all the family. Another big gap will be left for us all xxx

So sorry to hear of John's passing.At my first reunion he was such an inspiration for me.All my love to you Sharon Henry FullertonSmith

,Good friend and neighbour that we call family You will be missed Rest in Peace Mate

D D U J (Dearest Darling Uncle John) I am heart broken that this will be the last note I leave for you. Always in my heart ❤

D D U J (Dearest Darling Uncle John) Another star shines from the sky tonight. You will be missed very much. Forever loved Joanne

Rest in Peace, John. Warmest condolences to Sharon, and family. Love Mum and The Australian Family

Rest in peace Uncle John, the battle is over and your finally out of discomfort and pain now free and surrounded by lots of loved ones. Cancer bloody sucks. Lots of love and hugs to all the whanau

It was with great sadness that I learned of your passing Maree