Passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by family, on Sunday, January 11, 2026. Aged 77 years. Dearly loved and treasured husband of Jenny, loved dad of Emma, Amanda, and Chris, loved father-in-law of Mark, and Rachael. Adored Pops of Lily, Maisey, April, Eleanor, Rose, and the Duff clan. Wayne's family would like to send their sincere thanks to the wonderful team at the Nelson Tasman Hospice for their care and support. A service to celebrate Wayne's life will be held at the Sprig + Fern Māpua, 67 Aranui Road, Māpua, at 2.00pm on Tuesday, January 20, where we can raise a glass and share a story. Messages to the Vollmer family can be sent to C/- 164 Tahunanui Drive, Nelson 7011, or may be left online at
www.shoneandshirley.co.nz/tributes. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made at the service to the Nelson Tasman Hospice or online at
nelsonhospice.org.nz/support-hospice/donate-funds.

Published by Nelson Mail on Jan. 16, 2026.