Kevin MEARS Obituary

A life of commitment from a man committed to life. Wonderful friend since we worked together at Chanel College 1970. Inspiring lover of life and devoted to his vocation, he trod a path to follow. RIP.

A life of commitment from a man committed to life. Wonderful friend since we worked together at Chanel College, inspiring devotion to his vocation, a mentor to treasure. RIP.
Andy Bevin, Hobart, Tasmania.

Father Kevin, along with your wonderful guidance. The children of Our Lady of Lourdes Palmerston North will never forget the fact that you spent your very first pension buying every student a doughnut. Rest in Peace. The Barlow family

A great friend to the Rooney family (Oamaru) for many years. Rest in Peace Fr. Kevin.

My dear brother in law, always there for some one. I will miss you calling into Levin for that cuppa and chat. Now at peace with my John. R I P. Fond memories. June.

Fondest memories of our dear friend Father Kevin. We will always remember the good times with you since our first meeting in Samoa, 1977. Your energy, stamina and faith was never ending. A good heart has stopped beating, a good soul rose to heaven closer to God. When we lose a loved one here on earth we gain an angel in heaven that watches over us. You will be deeply missed by all those who were fortunate to have known you. RIP Father Kevin. Much love from Vicki and Hugh Muirhead, Greg and Carolyn

World -1, Heaven +1. Loved and respected
by Kathy, Bruce, Blair and Corey Northcott and their families.

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Uncle Kevin, you were a human and spiritual dynamo whose energy shone a light into many people's lives especially through any gloom. I know it will be nigh impossible for you to actually rest in peace, but you have certainly earned it. me oki oki mai ra ki te aaiotanga mo ake tonu atu. Agus beidh tú ar dheis Dé. Phil O'Donoghue, your eldest nephew, New Plymouth.

Rest in Peace Kevin, walk with your family who are in Heaven and may God continue to Bless you always. Kevin, you kind, kind, generous and giving man rest in the arms of our Lord. Thank you for your years of support with all our children, especially when the boys were at St Bedes and so far away from home. Our Annabelle and her ninth birthday cake - so many wonderful memories. Thank you dear friend for celebrating many family Masses for us. Our prayers are for you and for your family. Our love
Corrie and Lonnie Janssen, and family

A dear and very respected friend since the early 70s. A wonderful example of a Christ like life, living every day to the fullest. You will certainly be missed. Eternal rest grant unto him O Lord may you rest in peace.

A kind caring man who who had a list longer than any arm to pray for but he always remembered and kept in touch with those in need. Time for him to rest and for us all to pray for the person we respected and admired. RIP Fr Mears.

A truly great friend of the Reid Family over the last 55 years,and now....how sadly he will be missed. Thank you Kevin on behalf of all those you have mentored, befriended and helped, you have lived a great life and you should be well satisfied.God speed with all our love.

Father Kevin we all have very fond memories of you out tramping with us incourageing others and your many stories. Our family enjoyed the visits we had even the time went we sat on the floor eating fish and chips one Friday night. May you rest in peace.

Such a giving man, who walked his faith till the very end. I will miss your phone calls and book recommendations Kevin. You can rest now.

Fa'amaiseiga mo aiga uma ole Afioga Patele Kevin Mears fa'amafanafana le Atua i loto mafatia ona o le tuua ai ole malo e lana Afioga e ala ile valaau paia ale Atua. O le tatalo ia mapu atu lona agaga ile ola e fa'avavau. Fa'afetai tele i lau afioga i a'oaoga lelei sa e faia mo a'u a ou aoga i St Peter Chanel College, Samoa(1979-1984).

Fa'amaiseigia mo aiga uma ole Afioga Patele Kevin Mears fa'amafanafana le Atua i loto mafatia ona o le tuua ai ole malo e lana Afioga e ala ile valaau paia a le Atua. O le tatalo ia mapu atu lona agaga ile ola fa'avavau. Fa'afetai tele i lau afioga i a'oaoga lelei sa e faia mo a'u a ou aoga ai i St Peter Chanel College Samoa(1979-1984).

Haere ra e Pa. Fr Mears was a huge influence on many of us at Hato Paora College. My first rugby coach, a clear and patient maths teacher, and a tireless man of action. Was always so supportive of our whanau and our school. Arohanui, Derek Stone (HPC 87-91).

Dear Father Mears
From the day my sons started at Hato Paora College you showed care and kindness to our family. You offered to come and pick me up to go to prize giving because I didn't have car and you encouraged my sons academically by acknowledging their efforts.
You truly carried out Christ's message of love and peace.
It was a pleasure to know you and I feel so privileged that you visited me recently.
You had such a profound influence on the many lives you came in contact with.
May perpetual light shine upon you dear Father
May you rest in peace
Angela Stone and whanau

Indefatigable, irrepressible, indispensable Fr Kevin. Rest in peace, uncle, unless of course you see something that needs doing, which would surprise none who know you. Aroha nui.

Life long friend of the Cooper family- RIP

Respected and dearest friend of Rosalyn and Jim Williamson and family. So sadly missed and so fondly remembered. Arohanui

A dear friend... the priest who taught me RE at school and was the marriage celebrant for Elizabeth and I... RIP Kevin. This man lived his faith with a dynamic authenticity and gentle humility.