Reg. No. L19399 – Royal New Zealand Navy. Chief Petty Officer (Master at Arms)
Passed away peacefully at home after a long illness. Devoted and loving husband to Pat for 53 years. Much-loved father and father-in-law to Carmen & Mark, and Pete & Rebecca. Cherished Grandad to Nina, Jonty, Carly, Cooper, Charlie, Frankie, and Maisie, and Great-Grandad to Koby. A service to celebrate Kerry's life will be held at Raleigh Street Christian Centre, Raleigh Street, Leamington, Cambridge, on Saturday, 10 January 2026 at 11.00am, followed by a private cremation. Donations to the Cambridge RSA Poppy Trust Fund would be appreciated and may be left at the service. Messages to the Ellis family may be sent c/- 3 Hallys Lane, Cambridge 3434, or shared in Kerry's online tribute book at
www.grinters.co.nz.

Published by Waikato Times on Jan. 7, 2026.