9th August 1953 –
10th December 2025
Dennis died peacefully at home on his farm cared for by his beloved wife, Chrissy. Much loved and respected father of Sam (Samantha) and Tim. Adored Gramps of Xanthe. Dennis was the sixth child and only son of the late Stephen and Joyce Rogers of Patetonga. Dennis was cherished by his extended Rogers family sisters – Kathleen, Dot, Colleen, Jill, Sheryl and Linda, and brothers in law, the late Rex, Terry, Rodney, Malcolm and Jack. Much loved also by his Hawkes Bay family – Michael & Jenny, Ann & Ernst, Brig & the late Murray, Teresa & David, & Vicky & John. Loved Uncle of his many nieces and nephews. Many thanks to the Waikato Hospital Haematology Department, the Braemar Hospital Chemo Day Stay and to Dr Roger Smith and the staff at Dallas Clinic Morrinsville. A celebration of Dennis' life will be held at The Morrinsville RSA, on Thursday, 18 December 2025, at 1pm. All communications to the Rogers family, C/- 358 Thames Street, Morrinsville 3300.

Published by Waikato Times on Dec. 13, 2025.