Tribute
O’REGAN, John Gerard:
John died at Mary Potter Hospice on Monday, 2nd February, 2026; aged 81 years. He was loved and will be missed by his family, his wife Margaret, his sons Greg, Matt and Tom, and his daughter Kate; his siblings Mary, Paul, Peter and Mark; his in-laws Acky, Mary, Mary Jane and Nicky and Paul; his O’Regan and Ronberg nieces and nephews; and his many friends. Special thanks to all the Kapiti District and Mary Potter Hospice doctors and nurses for their compassion and care.
A funeral will be held at Cedarwood Funeral Home (17 Parata Street, Waikanae) on Monday, 16th February at 2:00pm.
In lieu of flowers, donation to Mary Potter Hospice Newtown would be appreciated.
2 replies on “O’REGAN, John Gerard”
A mighty totara has fallen in the forest of Tane!
John O’Regan chaired the Wellington Irish Trust for a number of years, my father John Walsh and husband Paul Murray had a long association with John and had great admiration for the work he did for the Trust. John O’Regan was a person who believed in the importance of community and supporting people within the Irish community. He was generous in nature and served as Chair of the Trust for many years. A man of integrity who will be missed. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam “May his soul be at God’s right hand”.
Deirdre Walsh and the Walsh/Murray family
My memories of John have always been his beautiful smile and laughter and his eyes always lighting up when he laughs.
John and Margaret, you were a wonderful example of what it was like to be in a beautiful relationship and have a loving family.
Your parents, Cassie and Barry, were such beautiful parents And provided such a loving home environment that it was always going to be that you would be the same.
It was a pleasure to know you and I will be there to pay my last respects to you tomorrow.
Trish Paino