Tribute
RINCKES, Dirk Rincke:
Peacefully on Sunday, 23rd November 2025, aged 94 in Waikanae. Dearly loved and cherished husband of Alison (nee Stirling). Loved and respected father and father-in-law of Clare Rinckes and Bruce Allan (dec); Giles and Katrina; Elizabeth and Manoel Medeiros; and Doug Rinckes and Malini Haria. Grandfather of Jessica and Timothy; Dart and Carson; Marcos; and Alisha. Younger son of Anton Rinckes and Johanna de Vries Lentsch (both dec), brother and brother-in-law of Anne and Frank van Kuyk (both dec); Jan Rinckes (dec); Hilary Wilson and half brother of Marjati and Joop Overmars, The Netherlands. Special thanks to the hospital staff at Charles Fleming Retirement Village for their care of Dirk. According to Dirk’s wishes a private cremation has been held. Messages to the family may be sent c/- PO Box 300, Waikanae 5250 or email info@wfhome.co.nz