Fly high Tony, such a beautiful send off. My sincere condolences to the Wheeler family xx

A big man with a big heart. Tony, we will remember you for your generosity and kindness when we returned from the Middle East and were a few weeks late for the football season. You went above and beyond with getting Harrison and Josh into a club. We will remember your hospitality at Cooks Beach and the wonderful food we shared that you had made. Man, you were good in the kitchen! What a beautiful send off. I am sorry we could not be there in person, we are down with covid at the moment. Much love to Tania, Tim, Chelsea and Brad and the rest of Tony's family and friends. Lots of love Justin, Trudi, Josh, Harrison and Oliver

What fun days they were refereeing you, Brian and Kevin down at Drury AFC. Always dreaded the appointment but after the game we all made up until the next game. RIP Tony, you were a gentleman both on and off the pitch.

Tony, you will be missed mate! Thank you for all your hard work, patience and dedication to coaching the boys footy team way back when! It was always a laugh and we all loved spending time with you, Tania & the kids on and off the field. RIP now mate….always remembered! Shay, Tom & Jed Sweetman

Tony, thank you for all your time and dedication you put into coaching the boys football and driving them to and from games, especially when we couldn't be there. We appreciate the support and guidance you gave Josh over the years, you and Tania welcomed him into your home and its always been much appreciated. Our condolences to all the family Sue & Mark Gibson

Rest In Peace Tony, we will always remember you for your 100% input into the boys football (soccer) - whilst other teams were eating soggy sandwiches we could always rely on you to pop out the massive trailer kitchen and feed us all. Great memories mate RIP Steve, Lisa, Ewan, Fin & Spence.

Another good Wheeler Brother taken too soon, RIP Tony, say hi to Kevin for me. Thinking of you Geoff and your family at this very sad time. Take good care.

Tony, was an amazing man always thinking of others before himself we have lost an amazing man and heaven has gained a saint. I will miss the friendship we had and feel so blessed to have met such an incredible man. Tony the world was a better place with you in it however someone had greater plans for you xxx

Big Tone...thanks so much for the dozens of amazing fishing adventures, bbq's, and friday nights we shared over so many years. You were a big part of some happy times and created so many fond memories. It was a real pleasure to have you, Tarnz and your family share your time with us. thanks so much and rest in peace. Love Cam and Ingrid I hope they teach you how to fish properly up there where youre going :-)

Tony, such beautiful memories I have of our friendship together with you & Tania, May you Rest in Peace and fly high with the "Angels" you Beautiful Soul. Forever in our Hearts ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

So sad to hear of your passing Tony but now your can rest with Kevin. I remember our childhood with bonfires at Dury with you and Geoff often chasing Brian, Kevin and I around, Christmases at Nana's racing down the zigzag on cardboard. I remember spending time with you and your family and how happy and proud at what you had achieved. I know that you were loved and will be sorely missed. To Aunty Jill, Uncle Graham, Geoff, Brian and all of Tony's family I offer you all our condolences at this very sad time. Our love and my heart is with you all. Noeleen & Aaron

So sad to hear about Tony. Lots of happy memories of our time in Mairangi Bay.

Only a month ago I sat in Jill and Graham's lounge and caught up on her family news. Naturally Tony's health was a big part of our nights discussion having similarity to my childrens problems, I hadn't thought that today I would be remembering Tony as a cheeky toddler I use to push through Pukekohe in the double decker bus. Then as a man showing me over the new label printing machine, so proud, so positive of what he and Geoff were about to achieve. Always think of you as young successful men. Go out that way Tony in my eyes thats what you were. Rest in peace . Thinking of all the families, sending love and condolences to you all. My love as always to you Jill.

It was good to spend some time with Tony during our holiday from the UK just over 2 years ago (I am Graham's first cousin in the UK). From meeting his family and friends, I know he will be sorely missed. His memory will always be a blessing ; in the lives of his children to all those whose lives he touched, whether socially or through work. I send my condolences and deep love to his family and friends and hope to join with you to watch the funeral in real time via the video link.

Tony has been a valuable part of and contributor to the label printing industry and will be very much missed. On behalf of Printing Industries NZ, SALMA, and the Pride In Print Awards our deepest condolences to the family. Rest In Peace Tony.

We are sorry to hear of your loss, We send our condolences to Tony's family, The Auld family.