PERRY, David Ross. Peacefully passed away in his sleep, surrounded by his girls, at Waikato Hospice on Sunday, 1 February 2026, aged 59 years. Beloved friend, lover and partner of Tracy. Cherished father and father-in-law of Amiee & Austin, and Jessie & Sean. Dearly loved Poppa to Elizabeth, James, JP and Baily. Loved son of Mary and the late Cecil, and much-loved brother of Jeanine & Brian Haigh, and Andrea & Brian Dobbs. Loved by all his nephews and nieces.

At David’s request, a private cremation has taken place.

Messages to the Perry family may be sent c/- 262 Ohaupo Road, Te Awamutu 3800, or left in David’s online tribute book at www.rosetown.co.nz