You were a beautiful soul, and I'm incredibly lucky to have to known you. So generous, so positive, so kind. Everyone who knows you will treasure that they got that chance.

You truly reinvented yourself little brother. Proud of you. So sorry for the loss but such a celebration of a loved one ❤️😘💐🐾🐾

Wow brother I was shocked when I heard the news... You were a top bloke and a rarity a male OT like me! It was a pleasure meeting you at Wintec you were a great mate to me To your loving partner and family I send my deepest condolences and aroha rus in vrede broer Matt Robinson

To Johan's partner Ian, his family and friends, I am sorry very sorry for the loss of someone so special to you all. To quote AA Milne “How lucky I am to have something that makes saying goodbye so hard.”  Dear Johan, a friend now so unexpectedly in spirit. I will remember you as you were in life, a compassionate gentle man, a gentleman and kind soul.  Aroha nui, Jo Dillon

I had the pleasure of working with wonderful man in a youth service - he had a genuine care for the rangitahi and always did his best. Such a lovely man.

A lovely service and celebration for a lovely, kind and special man. You will always be remembered with fondness and a smile. May your memory be a blessing. Lots of love.

Johan would light up the room with his kind and caring nature. He always had nothing but nice things to say about me and never put anyone down. Life is short and unfair sometimes but this quote reminds me of him. Rest in peace you sweet soul. We will meet again one day. Fly high 🤍

Johan, You were a beautiful person with a massive heart. I will remember you for always having a smile on your face and for always trying to make everyone else smile. You were dedicated to your mahi and you cared so much. You will be dearly missed by many. Rest easy. Arohanui, Brooke

Thank you Johan for the short amount of time we spent together on awake shift at Atawhai 2019. You were one of our most trusted, loving and reliable casuals for our whare. I learnt from you just as much as you learnt from me. We will miss your bubbly smile and presence. Thank you for having my back on our most Crazy shifts and for sharing your whakapapa of south Africa with me. Hoki atu raa ki o tupuna, moe mai raa taaku tuakana... Haere haere haere atu raa Love to your partner and whaanau xoxo (Arohanui from one of the O.G Atawhai Awake shift workers)

Johan I was saddened yesterday to hear of your passing and was angry as life can be so unfair. I did not work with you much as a casual but it was clear to me how kind you were and what a good guy you were. My sincerest condolences to your partner and family at this time.

Johan, It was a pleasure to know you as a student and I am gutted I'm not able to know you as a colleague, rest in peace Darren

“ Dit was ‘n voorreg om jou te kon ken. Jy het waarlik ‘n verskil gemaak hier op aarde en het soveel lewens aangeraak. Jou plekkie sal leeg wees. Rus in vrede my vriend”. It was a privilege to have known you. You have truly made a difference here on earth and have touched so many lives. You will be missed. Rest in peace my friend.

Dear Johan, thank you for being the kind and caring person you were. I loved your humility and calm presence. You had such an inherently OT outlook on all you did bro and you could always see the best in things - I bet you've already OT'd a couple of things where you are now!!! It was a shock to hear you had left us, too soon Mister too soon. Ka aroha to you and your whanau my friend. Rest in peace Mister. Arion

Johan the light that you left will continue to shine bright. You will be sadly missed, but the memories you created will be cherished by all. I personally will always remember your smile and laugh bringing such joy wherever you were. Sending lots of love and comfort to your family. May you have peace. Much love, Bex

Johan, its hard to put into words how much i valued you as a co worker, you only eva had nice things to say about everyone, im going to miss the flowers you always left after working at the whare, and the baking, your smile and kind nature ill hold in my heart forever, your so missed nga mihi Johan Becca

Moe mai e hoa, haere ki tenei taha o tō tātau tūpuna i roto i te ringa aroha to tātau ariki. Kāorē koe e warewaretia. Kā nui tāku aroha tō hoa rangatira ā Ian me tō koutou whanau, kia kaha, kia maia, kia manawanui. Rest in eternal peace my friend among your many ancestors, it was and forever will be a privilege to have been one of many of those to come in contact with you and although just a short time I got to know you and see a man with a huge heart and so much more to give those fortunate to be in your presence. Your waka is an absolute tribute to the man you are!! Rest in eternal love an peace, Arohanui mō akē tōnū nā Shana :)

We all lost a talented loving person… leaving earth at such a young age.. we will miss you until all of us will be united in our Heavenly Fathers eternity

Johan, I still can't believe this is real. You bought so much positive energy to my life. You're one of the most authentic and genuine people I've ever met and had the kindest soul. You saw me and understood me on a level that most people don't. When I spoke up in class and shared stories you'd come to me afterwards and thank me and always checked in to see how I was. You knew how to cheer me up when I was down and you supported me through my study more than you know. Thank you. I'm so glad to have met you, had you on my OT journey and be part of my life. Rest in peace and aroha my friend <3 Arohanui, Jess

Johan, I will miss you and the memory will never fade away. You always make me feel be valued and be welcomed. We send our Aroha to you and your family, your partner. Rest in peace and love, my friend Johan. Yours, Regina 任毅 悼念

Goodnight sweet prince. Thank you for loving my Uncle Ian , he deserved you. Rest in paradise now until we meet again. We will miss you Love Callum, Hazel and Carter

Rus in vrede liefste Johan tot ons mekaar weer sien❤

My dear Uncle and friend Johan. I'm so grateful for the time you spent with us. Such a sweet, kind , caring man. Thank you for loving my uncle Ian. He deserved someone like you. Rest now in paradise, we will never forget you. Goodnight sweet prince Love Callum, Hazel and Carter

Johan, my hart is so seer dat jy nie meer hier is nie. Jy was altyd so vol lewe, altyd gelag en altyd om gegee vir ander. Ek is so bevoorreg om jou te kon ken. Baie dankie vir jou omgee, jou vriendin en dat jy na my geluister het. Jy is nou by ons Hemelse Vader en ons gaan jou mis.

Johan, my OT whanau! I am going to miss you, I can't believe this is real. I loved how you were unapologetically yourself all through Uni. You were so relentless with your questions, but you had the best intentions. Such a dedicated student, it was clear that you loved OT and I know you did amazing things with your team and tangata whaiora. You always had the time to ask about me and my son, you were so genuine and affectionate. Always left me better than you found me. Sending lots of love to Ian and all of your whanau. I am so grateful to have met you, until we meet again my friend. Arohanui, Chai and Boston xxx

My dear beautiful friend Johan - one of the best I’ve ever known. I will always remember the fun times we had, your amazing, cheeky smile, and your love of animals (sorry I was never able to find a box of naughty monkeys for you btw), but most of all I will remember your love, friendship and compassionate soul. Much love and hugs to Ian and the rest of Johan’s family. Rest well sweet man!! Much love, John

Johan you gentle, sweet complicatd soul. I'll miss all of our hi-jinks to come but fondly remember the ones we were able to share. Life is less without you in it. I hope you are surrounded by boxes upon boxes of kittens! To Ian and Johan's Family - words are not enough, if I could I'd wrap my arms around you all and hug you for years and years. Love Steve

We are saddened to hear such a beautiful spirt and loving soul has departed. We remember the laughter and fun times we had together. You were always so hospitable and real. We send our love to his partner and family. We know you will always be smiling down on us. Love Jarrod & Waiton.

Johan. You bought and gave, wherever you went, compassion, value, gifts, giving, health, joy and love. I will miss you in our family and thank you for the life you bought my brother. Fly sweetly and free. Hopefully you don't need to fill up with petrol before you fly now. Much love Ian. Linda, Dion, Bryce, Andy and Aunty Betty from Napier sends her love and thoughts also.

“For a brief moment in time”, het ons paaie gekruis. ‘n Tyd waar ek met ‘n ongelooflike warm gevoel aan terug dink. Johan, vir my was jy ‘n mens-mens met jou hart op die regte plek. Iemand wat my laat lag het dat die trane loop. Ek onthou hoe ons saam langs die Valsrivier onder ‘n Treurwilg gesit en Sambuca drink het. Ek in my Arrican gewaad en jy op ‘n missie van jou eie. En hoe ons saam met Sarina by Jack Rabbit gaan dans het tot die son op kom. Dit was wat mens noem DIE lewe!! Ons het groot gegaan. Saam gaan dans in Johannesburg; gaan uitspan by Lost City. Ag te veel goeters om op te noem. Maar weet dat ek hierdie mooi momente saam met jou vir altyd sal koester. Ook al het ons mekaar jare nie meer gesien of gehoor ni, sal ek jou saam dra in my hart en lewe asof die dag van more nie bestaan nie. In overdrive vir jou wat nie meer hier is nie. “Till we meet again”, jou tjommie Elzani

You will be missed but will remain in thoughts forever. You are one of the humble and kind person I have come across. Rest in peace Johan Bruwer - my friend.

Johan and Ian, you were both such a treat...to meet and share food, life and laughter with. Always planning for the next BBQ, you will be missed my friend.

Johan, you were so beautiful and took great care of me when visiting. So sad we lost touch. Deepest sympathy to your love ones. Goodbye friend xxx

Lovely Johan....it's been a privilege knowing you and having you as a friend. All your fussing and spoiling me, conversations and laughs when with you and Ian meant so much to me. You have been and still are a beautiful soul. Give Blue a hug from me 🤗. Arohanui to Ian and all Johan's family and friends xxx

A gentle soul and a beautiful heart. I will always remember the time you gave to me. We will meet for coffee again. Farewell my dear friend.

Ek het jou net vir 1 Jaar (1994)geken in Wolmaransstad, toe ek vir my eerste keer skool gehou het en jy in matriek was. Ons het dadelik geclick. Ek het dit altyd geniet om saam met jou en jou ma en pa te kuier, ons het altyd Lekker gelag en geëet. Jy was 'n special mens en al het ek jou nie weer gesien nie was dit lekker om jou op Facebook te sien. Rus in Vrede Johan. Gone too soon.

You lived your best life! We are so proud. Keep on doing the right things and we will join you soon.

Rest in Peace Dear Johan. Sending love and prayers to each and everyone that knew this special person.

You have always been the loving one, the soft one, the caring one, always putting others before yourself. Always seeing and doing the finer things in life. You have always been loved. Rest in peace, until we all reunite!! Wirh love always, Bernalene❣⚘🌿

We will forever miss you and your beautiful soul xx Sheri and Carter xx