27 December 1959 – 28 April 2023
27 December 1959 – 28 April 2023
EVANS, Wayne Leonard: With great sadness, we announce the unexpected passing of Wayne on 28th April, 2023. Most dearly loved husband of Dianne and treasured Dad of Tyler. Loved father-in-law of Jessie-May and grandad of Paipa-Jane and Violet-Mae. He will leave a huge hole in the lives of many people. A celebration of Wayne's life will be held at William Cotton & Son Chapel, 29 Beattie Street, Feilding on Friday 5th May at 11am. For those unable to attend, Wayne’s service will be live streamed at the top of this page.
Funeral service held at William Cotton and Sons
Love you uncle Wayne Few and far between times spent together but some of the most cherishable Thrash the throttle of all machines in a better place 👐
Thank you Dianne for the opportunity, all be it from afar, to join you all today. Wayne was an awesome man and will be greatly missed. I will always remember his big bright smile that I first got to see back in 1973 in class at Taradale High. Sending the best to you and Tyler and all, Kaye
Wayne parked in The Stomach carpark for many many years and was a great support of us. The front park will always be Wayne's parking. We are going to put a plaque there to mark his legacy. So much love from the team at The Stomach, past and present. Wayne will be deeply missed by us.
Such a great man ... he will truly be missed
It's amazing how quickly the memories of our childhood come back and the fun times I had with you. Still not sure where the brake was on the buggy. Kia kaha
Wayne, you have been a major part of our lives as a teacher and friend. Lots of love to your family.
Such devastating news. Sending lots of love to Wayne's family in this tough time. An amazing person has left this world but will forever live in everyone's heart.
Huge hugs and lots of love from us xxxxxxxxoooooo
Diane Tyler and family, we are so sad to hear of the sudden loss of Wayne. Our thoughts are with you all. Tania & Mary Goodyer
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To dearest Dianne and Tyler. Our deepest condolences at this tragic news. Wayne was a great guy. We were extremely shocked at this news. All our thoughts and love to you, we will be thinking of you on Friday.
To Dianne, Tyler and family - so sorry to hear of Waynes passing - thinking of you all xx Luv Karen & Garth
So sorry to hear of Wayne passing, we'd only just reconnected on Facebook a few weeks ago after many many years of disconnect. You were such a good friend to my Dad Graham and provided me with help and advice at different times in my younger years. Loved our great chats. Much love and condolences to Dianne and Tyler and family. Thinking of you all.
Funeral service held at William Cotton and Sons

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