Vere Sharma

Passed away on December 2, 2025, surrounded by the love of his family. He was born in New Delhi, India, on May 10, 1955, to Dev Sharma and Anne Barrenechea and brother of Hamish and Nigel.

Vere immigrated to New Zealand in 1970, where he built a life of dedication, kindness, and quiet strength. Vere is survived by his beloved wife Christine, his children Jared, Ryan, Emily, Anna-Lise, and Liam, and their partners Karla, Alistair, and Tom and Vere’s cherished grandchildren Bailey, Stevie, Juniper, Uma, Bettina, and Ines.

We are devastated at his loss.

Vere was a man of the cloth who left an indelible mark on the clothing industry, as well as on the many people he loved and who continue to love him.

May he rest peacefully, surrounded in memory and by the love he gave so generously.

Vere will be publicly remembered and honored at a service on Tuesday 9^th December to which the family warmly welcomes you. The service for Vere will be held at Kāhui St David’s, 70 Khyber Pass Road in The Great Hall at 2.00pm. Prior to the service you are invited to join the family for kai and connection in The Garden Room from 12.00noon.