On August 23, 2025, peacefully at Nurse Maude Hospice, Christchurch, aged 59 years. Greatly loved husband of Colette, an amazing Dad to Leo, and Juliet, as well as Hannah (Leo’s fiancé), and a wonderful brother to Francis, John, and Mariam. Many thanks to the staff at Nurse Maude Hospice for their care of William. Messages may be addressed to: The family of the late William Noordanus, c/- PO Box 39001, Christchurch 8545. In lieu of flowers, donations to ‘Daffodil Day’ would be appreciated, and may be made online at daffodilday.org.nz. The funeral service for William will be held at Every Nation Christchurch, 42 Lochee Road, Upper Riccarton, on Wednesday, September 3, at 10.00am, followed by a burial at Shands Road Cemetery at 1.00pm. The family would like to thank everyone for their outpouring of love and support.

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