Also known as "Ken"
2 June 1943 – 22 January 2024
Also known as "Ken"
2 June 1943 – 22 January 2024
BRANCH, Kenneth Alfred (Rocky)
RNZN NZ16871. On 22 January 2024 peacefully in his sleep at home. Soulmate and dearly loved husband of Pam. Dearly loved father and father-in-law of Craig and Liz; Tracey and Warren; Scott and Amber; Sarah and Garth. Poppa to his 11 grandchildren and Great Poppa to 5 great grandchildren. In our hearts forever.
A service to celebrate Kens life will be held at Legacy Papamoa, 53 Te Okuroa Drive, Papamoa on Sunday 28 January 2024 at 10:30am.
Communications to the Ken Branch Family, c/o Legacy Funerals, PO Box 3136, Tauranga 3142.
Funeral service held at Legacy Pāpāmoa
RIP Rocky.
Kenny! Back in hamner clinic you would always take time with me, i remember you helped me with my assignment on illicit drugs in my first year of high school, it was the first one i passed lol. Over the years getting your messages of encouragement has meant the world. Rest easy kenny! I love you
G’day Rocky. I will always cherish the fun and laughter moments we shared during the HMNZS OTAGO 1966/67 commission as a tribute to our friendship. When we meet, again we will celebrate in true naval fashion! In the meantime, Rocky may fair winds and smooth seas always be your companion. Yours aye, Neal Catley
So shocked to hear of your passing Rocky. After I got the sad news on Thursday, I planned to come up your way to say Hi. Little did I expect that events could change so quickly. Remembering our good times together in the service, our roles in the Electrical Branch of the Royal New Zealand Navy and also the fact that we both got married on the same day in January 1965 to two of the best people in our lives. RIP shipmate, fellow worker and good friend.
Shocked to learn of your passing Rocky. The memories of our time at sea will forever remain with me. RIP Rocky. Catch up with you again on the other side Yours aye Rod Berry

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