O’Connor, Michael Anthony

Mike passed away peacefully on Monday May 4, 2026, aged 68, closely held by his wife Antoinette, his darling daughters Amy, Lucy, Emma and Phoebe, and twin brother Marcus.

An inspiration throughout his life and deeply loved by his nine siblings (Mary-Clare, Christopher, Terance, Carolyn, Roseanne, Anna-Marie, Marcus, Shane and Brendan); the Hastings family; extended family on both sides; and all who were enriched by his positivity and humour.

Son of the late Dorothea and Brendan O’Connor, who are embracing him now.

All are welcome to celebrate Mike’s life at Sacred Heart Cathedral on Tuesday May 12 at 1:00pm. For those who are unable to attend, his service will be live streamed on this page.

Following Mike's service, he will be buried at Makara Cemetery. All are welcome to join us. 

There will also be a vigil at 7pm the evening before on Monday May 11 at Holy Cross School Hall, 119 Miramar Avenue. Again, all are welcome to come. This will be an opportunity to share stories, memories and reflections.

Leave a message or tribute below, or post a card to c/- 56 Onepu Road, Kilbirnie, Wellington, 6022.

The family extends their gratitude for all who cared for Mike during his cancer journey, especially Vicky and Dr. Anne O’Donnell.

In memory of Mike, feel free to donate to Gut Cancer Foundation or Cystic Fibrosis NZ.

- https://www.cfnz.org.nz/ 

- https://www.gutcancer.org.nz/

If you have special photos of Mike, the family would love for you to share them in this Dropbox folder: https://www.dropbox.com/request/umvur0zc5s0vjr32bteh

Vigil - 7pm Monday 11th May at Holy Cross Hall, Miramar

Funeral service - 1pm Tuesday 12th May at Sacred Heart Cathedral, Thorndon