Joel Wright

Passed away unexpectedly at home in his 82nd year. Loving Father and Father in law of Angela and Dan, Sharleen and Ian. Adored Poppa to Hayden and Keegan, Ashley, Zara and Ryan. Cherished Grandpop to Aubrey and Frankie. He will be sadly missed by all those who knew and loved him. Joel will be laying in state at home at 47 Calcutta Road, Pukekohe from Friday afternoon until his funeral day. A celebration of his life will be held at the Franklin Club, 7 East Street, Pukekohe on Monday 7th November 2022 at 1pm. In lieu of flowers, donations to the SPCA in memory of Joel will be greatly appreciated. https://www.spca.nz/donate

Tributes

Thank you for the childhood memories in Clements Street Otahuhu. Stock car Father Christmas. Thinking of you All Angela Dan Sharleen Ian Colleen Hayden Ashley Ryan Zara RIP Joel Mr Wright to us Love from the Hirst Family at number 5

Sandy

Sending our love from across the ditch. Wish we could be there today to celebrate Uncle Joels life.

Chris & Jeremy Woolhouse

My DAD..................... a Rogue and a Gentlemen The best Storyteller I know!! A resourceful man who could turn his hand to anything. Our stockcar hero. Legendary Poppa and GrandPop. You wore your heart on your sleeve and were not shy on showing us just how much you loved us all. I can't quite believe that I will not just be able to pick up the phone and talk with you multiple times a week or have our regular lunch catch ups anymore. My heart is heavy, and I am feeling such loss. Rest Easy Dad your work here is done. Love You and Thank you for all you taught me.

Sharleen Buchanan
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