UNDERWOOD, Nancy Carruthers (nee Nicholson)
Passed away peacefully at home in New Plymouth, 24 June 2023, aged 100 years, formerly of Inglewood. Dearly loved wife of the late H J (Jack) Underwood. Much loved mother and mother-in-law of Stephen and Frances (Wellington), Margaret and Jim (New Plymouth), Alistair and Martine (Sydney), grandmother and great-grandmother of Caroline, Zeki and Zoë (Berlin), Amy, Nick and Amaia (San Sebastian) and Andrew and Courtney (Porto). Stepmother to the late John Underwood, the late David Underwood, the late Chrystal Fry, and Louise Morley and cherished grandmother and great-grandmother to their children and grandchildren. Sister of Colin, Jean and Noel (all dec) and loved Aunty to Colin’s children. Grateful thanks to all Nancy’s carers, the staff of Hospice Taranaki and special thanks to Pamela Underwood for her love and care for Nancy over recent years. Messages to Nancy’s family may be left c/- Vospers Funeral Services, 257 Devon Street East, New Plymouth 4310. In lieu of flowers a donation to Hospice Taranaki would be appreciated to support its wonderful work. A celebration of Nancy’s life will be held at 10.30am, on Tuesday 27 June 2023, at the Hobson Room, Plymouth International, 220 Courtenay Street, New Plymouth.
HADDOCK, Prudence Mary (Prue)
Suddenly but peacefully at home, aged 69, on 23 June 2023. Adored mother of Emma, and Nana of Zailey. Special Bonus Mum to Thomas and Jess, Stuart and Andrea, Rachel and Russell, and Nana Prue and Nona to Elsa, Thea, and Maia. Sister and sister-in-law of Frances, Patrick and Yvonne, Maureen Nevison, Mike and Toni, Keith Thompson, and the late Noeline, Bernadette, Owen Hessian, and Tom Nevison. Much beloved aunty and great aunt of many. She loved and was loved by so many. A celebration of Prue’s life will be held in the Kapiti Funeral Home Chapel, 9-11 Hinemoa Street, Paraparaumu, on Friday 30th June at 11.00am.
TRANSOM, Neville Charles
Peacefully at Arohanui Hospice on Thursday 22nd June 2023 surrounded by his loving family. Aged 82 years. Dearly loved husband of Helen, loved father and father-in-law of Maree and Rob Stratton, Philip and Emma, Andrew and Jane, Geoffrey and Claire, Mark and Angela, and Dale and Sarah. Loved Granddad of his beloved 18 grandchildren, loved brother of Lorraine Smith and loved brother-in-law of Bill.
“You will be sadly
missed by us all”
R.I.P.
Requiem Mass will be celebrated at St Marys’ Catholic Church, Huia Street, Taihape, on Wednesday 28th June 2023, at 1.00pm, followed by burial in the Taihape Cemetery.
Bennetts Taihape
Funeral Services
06 3880452
SUMBY, Colleen Alice Martina
Passed away peacefully at Parkwood Lodge, on Friday, June 23, 2023, at 94 years old. Much-loved mother of Rob and Brian, Celestina and John, Ivan and Tash, loving grandmother to Luti, Vita, Eti, Frida; Jessica, Zachary, Abigail, and loved aunty to Elizabeth, Nicholas Tracey, Max, Philip; and the many other family members and friends that added colour to Colleen’s life. She will now be joining her beloved husband Peter, her brothers and sisters, mother and father. Thank you to the many family and friends that added colour to Colleen’s life. The family wish to thank all the staff at Parkwood Lodge, for their support and care. In lieu of flowers donations to the Cancer Society, www.cancer.org.nz... would be appreciated. Messages to the Sumby family may be placed in Colleen’s tribute book at www.tributes.co.nz... or posted C/- PO Box 723, Paraparaumu. Colleen’s Requiem Mass will be held at Our Lady of Kapiti, Presentation Way (off Milne Drive), Paraparaumu, on Thursday, June 29, at 11.00am. Colleen’s Mass will also be livestreamed via www.tributes.co.nz...
PRENDERGAST, Margaret Mary
On June 23, 2023, at Ashburton. Passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by her family, aged 86 years. Dearly loved wife of the late John. Much loved mother and mother in law of Anthony and Dianne, Bede and Pennie, and special Grandma of Bryson and Monyke, Wesley and Grace, James and Briar, and Mitchel, and great-Grandma of Lenix and Ellah. Messages to the Prendergast family, PO Box 472, Ashburton 7740.
“Rest In Peace”.
A Requiem Mass will be held in celebration of Margaret’s life at the Church of Holy Name, Sealy Street, Ashburton, on Thursday, June 29, commencing at 1.00pm, followed by interment at the Ashburton New Lawn Cemetery.
SCOTT, Viola June (Vi)(nee Harvey)
On June 24, 2023, peacefully with family present, at Granger House, Greymouth. Dearly loved wife of the late Ivor, loved mother and mother-in-law of Darryl, David and Carol, Cheryl and Clarke Johnston, Anne-Maree and Barry, Robert and Kristy, Gary and Jane and the late Gerard. Much loved grandmother of Nick, Matt, Ben, Victoria, Andy, Beth, Meg and Isla, and great-grandmother of Lucas, Sienna, Aaliyah, Blake, Finn, Georgia, Kade, Isabelle, Flynn and Oliver. Loved sister of Pam and the late Nita and a loved aunt of her nieces and nephews. A special thank you to the staff at Granger House, Greymouth, for their care of Vi. Messages to The Scott Family, PO Box 19, Fox Glacier 7859, or may be left on Vi’s tribute page at www.thompsonfd.co.nz... A Funeral Mass for Vi will be celebrated at Our Lady of the Snows Catholic Church, Fox Glacier, on Friday, June 30, commencing at 11.00am. Following the service Vi will be laid to rest in the Karangarua Cemetery. Recitation of the Rosary at 93B Cook Flat Road, at 6.00pm on Thursday, June 29.
WHYTE, Lesley June (June)
Passed away peacefully at Redwood Lifestyle Care & Village, on Friday, June 23, 2023. Aged 92 years. Loved sister and aunt to the Simcox family. The family would like to thank the rest home staff for the care of June. In accordance with her wishes, a private cremation has been held for June.
RILEY, Leon Raby
Passed away peacefully after a few weeks of declining health at Summerset Down The Lane, aged 92 years. Much loved husband of the late Patricia. Father and father-in-law of Helen, Denis & Sandie, Paula & Henry. Much loved grandad of 8, great-grandad of 15 and great-great-grandad of 3.
‘Too well loved to ever be forgotten
We treasure the memories’
A celebration of Leon’s life will be held at Woolertons Funeral Home Chapel, 8 Railside Place, Dinsdale, Hamilton, on Thursday 29th June 2023 at 1.00pm. The service will be live-streamed, please email info@woolertons.co.nz for the link. All correspondence to the Riley family, C/- PO Box 276, Hamilton 3240.
SHUTE, Maureen Annie Catherine
8.1.1927 — 25.6.2023
Loved and devoted wife of the late Merv Shute. Mum of Larry and a proud Nana of Aaron. Mother-in-law of Evelyn, Anne, and Shelly. Sister-in-law of the late Gwen and Fred Wright. Sister of the late Ken and Peggy Hounslow and the late Tom and Rona Hounslow. In accordance with Maureen’s wishes a private cremation has taken place. Messages to the family can be posted c/- PO Box 460, Masterton. Memorial service details to follow.
Wairarapa Funeral Services
www.wairarapafunerals.co.nz...
FDANZ, Masterton
GLACKIN, Bridget Lee(nee Grieve)
Much loved daughter-in-law of Jan and Graeme Glackin, the most fabulous sister-in-law to Bridget, and aunty to Evie and Sam.
Forever in our hearts.
FORDE, Eunice
Peacefully on Saturday, 24 June, 2023; aged 88 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Jim, much loved mother and mother-in-law of Carolyn and Luke*, Sharon and David, and David and Karen, treasured Grandmother of Lisa and Michael, and Kylie and Lou, and Great-Grandmother of Jennifer, and Elias; Jake, and Charlee. A private cremation will be held. A special thanks to the staff of Ascot Care Home for their wonderful care of Eunice. A get-together to celebrate Eunice’s life will be held on Tuesday, June 27 at 2.30pm - please email as below for venue. Messages to smwilson1429@gmail.com.
WALKER, Barbara Ngaroma
Passed away peacefully at Christchurch Hospital, on June 23, 2023, aged 98 years. Loved wife of the late Clarence (Clarry), loved mother and mother-in-law of Malcolm and Sahra, Graham, and the late Sharleen, treasured Nana of Scott and Ai, Raha, and the late Richard, Nan of Sena, and Jamie, and a loved aunty. Heartfelt thanks to the staff at Christchurch Hospital Ward B5, and Camellia Court Rest Home for their care of Barbara. Messages may be addressed to The Family of the late Barbara Walker, c/- PO Box 39001, Christchurch 8545. The Service to celebrate Barbara’s life will be held in our Westpark Chapel, 467 Wairakei Road, Burnside, on Wednesday, June 28, at 2.00pm. Private cremation thereafter.
TOPPING, Cecelia Mary (Celia) (formerly Ryan, nee McErlane)
On June 23, 2023, peacefully at Summerset on Cavendish, aged 84 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Lex, much loved mother and mother-in-law of Simon and Shelley, Susan and Alan, Shelley, Donna and Harry, a treasured and proud grandmother and great-grandmother of her many grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Rest in peace
Special thanks to the wonderful staff at Summerset on Cavendish for all the love and care given to Celia. Messages may be addressed to The Family of the late Cecelia Topping, c/- PO Box 39001, Christchurch 8545. In lieu of flowers, donations to Dementia Canterbury would be appreciated and may be made directly online at dementiacanterbury.org.nz. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated in Christ the King Catholic Church, 90 Greers Road, Burnside, on Wednesday, June 28, at 11.00am, private cremation thereafter.
OVENDEN, Dr Keith William
ONZM
Died on Friday 23rd June 2023. Dearly loved husband of Helen Sutch. Father of Piers & Hanna, Crispin & Allison. Grumps of Arthur, Robbie, Alastair, George & Elizabeth. Brother of The Venerable Graham (dec), Barbara & John. Uncle of Robert, Edward, Louise, Amanda, Nick & Chloe. Funeral details to follow later this week.
Lychgate Funerals
FDANZ 385 0745
www.lychgate.co.nz...
NILES, Maurice Walter (Maurie)
Unexpectedly on June 24, 2023, surrounded by his loving family; aged 76. Loving and very much loved husband of Pam. Loved dad and father-in-law of Manda and Jason Browning, and Jo and Gareth Burgess. Treasured grandad of Ollie, and Macy; Ayla, Max, and Zoe. Loved brother and brother-in-law of Bev and Ross, Gail and Peter, Bronwyn and Alister, and Helen and the late Graham. Loved uncle to all his nieces and nephews.
“R.I.P. with Yogi”
A service to celebrate Maurie’s life will be held at Aoraki Funeral Services Chapel, 160 Mountain View Road, Timaru, on Wednesday, June 28, 2023 at 2.00pm, followed by private cremation. In lieu of flowers donations to South Canterbury Hospice would be appreciated and may be left at the service. A livestream of the service is available, please email- office@aoraki.kiwi.nz or call on 6862148. Messages to
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