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Rod WALSH Obituary
69 years young. Dearly loved husband of Jenni for 40 years. Devoted and loving father and father-in-law of Gemma (Melbourne), Alana & Rikki (London), Ben & Kate (Perth) and Ashleigh & Matt (Auckland). Doting grandfather to Cami (almost 2) and was eagerly awaiting the birth of Stevie in April this year. Loved only son of Marlene and John Walsh (deceased 2001), much loved son-in-law of Phyllis & Barry Jenness. Tragically killed in a mountain biking accident on 22nd January in Auckland. He will be deeply missed by all those who knew and loved him, especially the mountain bike and motorbike crew he knew so well. Nicknamed "Rocket Rod" so many years ago, he lived life to the max, but always lived it with friends and family. The service will be livestreamed with access available on Rod's online profile via the website below. Messages to the family may also be made via his profile. A celebration of Rod's life will be held at Cornwall Manor, Cnr of Knights Road and Cornwall Street, Lower Hutt, on Wednesday 31 January 2024 at 10.30am, followed by a private cremation.
Memories and Condolences
for Rod WALSH
9 Entries
John Argue
March 10, 2024
Roddy was one of my best mates. We shared a similar sense of humour and I always liked to hear him laugh.
It had a joyful ring that was contagious.
Miss you Rod
Peter Foote
February 11, 2024
So sorry for your loss Jenni and families from Peter and Amber & Gary Debbie thinking of you all
Beth reille
February 8, 2024
So sorry to hear that Rod has tragically passed. My condolences to the whole family. Beth & family
Lorraine Cargill
February 1, 2024
So very sorry for you and the family, the shock and pain that you will be going through.
Our thoughts are with you.
Lorraine and Bill Cargillxxxx
Simon Coombes
January 31, 2024
It is with deep sadness that we have heard of Rod's passing. I have worked with Rod on many projects that he did in the Wellington region for my team and I at APS in Auckland. We all enjoyed his attitude and helpfulness, and I personally will miss him and our non-work-related conversations around mountain biking and life in general. Our heartfelt sympathies go out to all his family and friends. We will plant a tree in his name on our conservation block in his memory.
From the Team at APS Ltd: Simon Coombes, Darren Gibson, Haley Nambia, Rosie Neale.
Don Beattie
January 29, 2024
What an absolute shock, the world has lost a true gentleman and a great guy.
Our deepest sympathies to Jenny and the kids.
Don, Wendy, Josh and Liam
Pete & Viv Stewart
January 28, 2024
So sorry to hear of the sudden loss of Rod. Please accept our deepest sympathy & condolences to you & your family at this very sad time.
Thinking of you Peter & Vivian Stewart
Allan Quigley
January 28, 2024
Jenni and family so sorry to hear about the loss of Rod have great memories of Rod in our teens cars bikes holidays my deepest sympathy and condolence at this very sad time
Old friend Allan Quigley
Jill MacDonald
January 27, 2024
So sorry Jenny for the sad loss of Roddy just dont know what to say! all our love and thoughts to you all Jill MacDonald and girls
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