SPAANS, Michael:
Fought the good fight and sadly left us early on the morning of 21 November 2017, surrounded by his family. Cherished husband of Kristina, treasured Daddy of Olivia, Logan and Harvey. Respected friend of Anthony and Kayla.
He was a brave man and courage is the greatest quality a man can have.
A service for Michael is to be held at the Chapel of Christ the King, St Paul's Collegiate School, 77 Hukunui Road, Hamilton, on Saturday 25 November 2017 at 1.30pm. In lieu of flowers, donations appreciated to Pohlen Hospital Foundation Trust, PO Box 239, Matamata 3440 or may be left at the service. All correspondence to the Spaans family C/- PO Box 276, Hamilton 3240.
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I'm so sorry to hear of the passing away of Michael.
Our families have been friends for many yeear.
I have fond memories of our sunday afternoon trips to the farm in Morrinsville when we were young, with our parents John and Corrie Lute and our 7 children. We spend many a sunday afternoon playing with Michael and his sisters on the farm.
I would like to pass on my condoleances to his wife and children, his sisters and Wim and Nelly, whom I have visited several times during my visits to my parents in Netherville.
Kind regards
Susan van der Meij (nie Lute)
now living in Heemskerk, The Netherlands
Susan van der Meij-Lute
December 15, 2017
Spaans Family. My father employed Willem Spaans when he first arrived in New Zealand with his young wife. You may be interested in some recollections I have. [email protected]
Allan Prestidge
November 30, 2017
Haere atu ra e te rangatira, haere atu ra ki ou tipuna kua wheturangitia.
Haere atu ra ki tua o te arai, ke te wahi e kore nei e hoki mai.
Moe mai, moe mai, haere atu ra.
Farewell Michael, go to your ancestors who await you.
Farewell, go beyond the veil to the place you will never return from.
Sleep, sleep, farewell.
Arohanui
The Ahuwhenua Trophy Competition Whanau.
Ahuwhenua Trophy
November 25, 2017
Alastair, Andrew, Catriona and Sam are sending you huge hugs for you and your family Olivia. Thinking of you all xo
Samantha Fairweather
November 25, 2017
Thinking of you Kristina and family at this sad time with the loss of Michael. Fond memories are forever and sure you have many.
Neil and Heather Christie
November 23, 2017
Very sorry to hear the news of your huge loss Kristina. Our thoughts and love are with you all. Hamish Ross and Samantha Winn
Hamish Ross
November 23, 2017
Sorry to learn of your loss Kristina. Thinking of your family in these saddest of times. Very best wishes to all your family as you find support in your love for each other. My thoughts and prayers with you.
Peter Millar
November 23, 2017
Loving thoughts to you all, Kristina from Barry and Auntie Mary and family
Mary Burge
November 23, 2017
Kristina, sending loving thoughts to you and your lovely children. The loss of Michael will be felt far and wide as he was an inspirational friend and business associate to all those who had the good fortune of knowing him.
Keith & Heather Adair
November 22, 2017
A sad loss of a very good man. Our thought are with you and the family, Kristina.
Trevor & Joy Wells
November 22, 2017
SPAANS, Michael:
Much loved son of Willem and Nelie, loved brother and brother-in-law of Nelleke and Tony Bondsmith (Tauranga), and Betty and Graeme McGonigal (Hamilton). Loved uncle of Carla, Steven, Jeffrey and Michelle.
Sadly missed by all of us
November 23, 2017
SPAANS, Michael:
Dearly loved and respected son-in-law of Mary and the late Murray Blair, brother-in-law of Scott and Jude Blair, Maree and John de Latour, the late Ross and Karyn Blair. Awesome uncle of Lynley, James, Christopher, Charlie, Dominic, Gabriella, Sophia, Elizabeth, Jeremy and Jack.
Michael greatly enriched our family and we will be forever grateful he was part of
our lives.
November 22, 2017
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