Janez "John" BABNIK

FUNERAL HOME

Waterson's Funeral Services

6 Tamihana St

Matamata , Waikato

Janez BABNIK Obituary

Passed away at home on Friday, 13th March 2026, in his 89th year, after recently celebrating 60 years of marriage to his dear wife Rosella. Much loved father of Andrej and Simone; grandfather to Luka, Natasha and Zoe; and father-in-law to Yolanda and Carl.

"May he rest in peace."

A Rosary for John will be held at the Church of Holy Angels, Hohaia St, Matamata, on Friday 20th March at 5.45pm. The following day, a Requiem Mass will be held at the Church of Holy Angels, on Saturday, 21st March at 11.00am. Livestream link available at watersonsfuneralservices.co.nz (under funeral recordings). All communications to the Babnik family c/- 6 Tamihana St, Matamata.

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Published by Waikato Times on Mar. 18, 2026.

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Nolene Reid [nee Wenzlick]

March 20, 2026

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