Joseph Kasper Kuriger (Joe)
24 February 1924 – 14 August 2018
Joseph Kasper Kuriger (Joe)
24 February 1924 – 14 August 2018
KURIGER Joseph Kasper (Joe)
Peacefully on Tuesday 14 August 2018 in his 95th year.
Dearly loved husband of Rosemarie for 68 years.
Loved and respected Dad of Francis and Melody, Michael and Rosemary, Clare and Ian Smiley, Annette and Barry Orchard, and Maree and Peter Rawles.
Proud Grandad of Heidi, Matthew, and Bridget; Paul, Andrew, Tracy, and Sarah; Richard, Philip, Gemma, David, and Hannah; Damian, Sheree, Nicholas, Kieran, and Lisa; Robert, Emily, Susan, and Edward.
Adored great-Grandad of 30 and counting.
A donation to Hospice Taranaki in Joe’s memory would be greatly appreciated and may be left at the service.
Messages to Joe’s family may be left on his tribute page at www.eagars.co.nz.
A requiem mass for Joe will be held at Our Lady Help of Christians Catholic Church, Clinton Street, Fitzroy, New Plymouth on Saturday 18 August 2018 at 10.30am, followed by his burial at Awanui Cemetery.
Rosary will be prayed in the church on Friday evening at 7pm.
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Funeral service held at Eagars Te Henui Chapel
Tributes
Dear a truly GREAT grandad you are so kind and gentle but funny and always nice to us we are so sad that you have to leave us but we no that you are in a better place now with no pain but i want to say that we will always love you lots and lots of love The kuriger kids
Dear Rosemary and Family So sorry to hear the sad news. Thinking of you all and of what an amazing life Joe has had. Our families go back a long way and Joe has been a big part of the memories and common bonds of our families. We all remember many interesting conversations with Joe who was a very gentle and exceptionally nice and genuine person. Our thoughts are with you all, Judy, John and Joan Waldvogel.
We acknowledge the passing of yet another staunch supporter of Catholic Education in Taranaki. It has been our privilege to have spent time working with members of the extended family of whom Joe and Rosemarie could justifiably be very proud. May you all be at peace during this time of transition. Graeme and Mary 16 August 2018
Life is short – too short to muck around. The blossoms bloom in spring and wither in winter. I once knew a person who was old and frail but took life as a gift. He wouldn’t give up in the hardest of times. He is hurting at the moment and will leave us soon. I hope God accepts him. Bless all of you. Amen Spontaneously written by Jean Smiley, Great Grandaughter (age 9) on seeing Joe 3 days before he died.
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Funeral service held at Eagars Te Henui Chapel
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