Warren Ernest Taylor

26 February 195212 May 2026

TAYLOR, Warren Ernest:

After a long hard battle with parkinsons at Taranaki Base Hospital on Tuesday 12 May 2026, aged 74. Dearly loved husband of Lorraine (Topsy) for 54 years.

Cherished father and father-in-law of Mark, and Gary, and their families. Loved Grandad to Alex, Addison, Paige, and Emma. A much-missed brother to all of his siblings.

Messages to the Taylor Family may be left on Warren’s tribute page at eagars.co.nz/warren.

A private service has been held.

In preference to flowers, please consider a donation to the Taranaki Rescue Helicopter Trust.

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Tributes

Deepest sympathy to the Taylor Family it was a great pleasure to work alongside Waka a great team mate May he rest in peace

John Simmons

Deepest sympathy to Topsy and family. Sending aroha to you all at this very sad time. Love Tina

Tina Knowles

Deepest sympathy to the Taylor family, Kia Kaha. May he rest in peace.

Jan Ainsworth

Condolences to Topsey and family on the passing of Warren He was one of life's good buggers Fond memories of Warren at Iglewood Motors nights and weekends spent doing hay with lots of laughs My Dad Merv enjoyed working with him and always had alot of time for Warren Laurie and Jackie Schreiber

Laurie & Jackie Schreiber

To the family my condolences.It was a pleasure to know Waka, to travel to work with him and know him just as a normal family man,he will definitely be missed

Kelvin Mahon

Sad to hear but lots of good memories working with Waka, always a story to be told. Condolences to the Taylor family

Darryl Heibner

Well respected driver in my time at Kiwi Freight before I moved to Australia. May you rest in peace Waka.

John Loveridge

My thoughts are with you Topsy & family on hearing of Warrens sad passing ,Kind regards Barbara Corbett

Barbara Corbett

So sorry to hear of Warren's passing. Our love and sympathy goes to Topsy & the family at this sad time What a character Warren was, we had so much fun and laughter over the years with he and Topsy in Inglewood especially through the Fire Brigade. Treasure those memories Rest in peace Warren now pain free. Peter & Kath

Peter & Kath Dombroski

Sorry for your loss . Thinking of all your family at this time . Kind regards from James and daughter Tracie Hogg

Janes Hogg
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