FLOOD, Judith Eleanor (Kat)
11.04.1941 — 21.01.2023
Loved mother of Graeme, Amanda-Jane, Bridgette and Rebekah. Loved sister of Virginia, and Peter. Loving grandmother to Taylor and Mason, Sean and Declan, and Isabella. Stand-in mother to Bryan, Graham and Brooke.
Complicated and glamorous to the end.
Private cremation Monday. Messages and flowers to 99 Princes Drive, Britannia Heights, Nelson.
MORRIS, Larry
Passed away at home in Auckland, January 18, 2023, after recent illness. 1960’s, 70’s and 80’s NZ Rock Icon and lead singer of Larry’s Rebels, who were inducted into NZ Music Hall of Fame in 2020. Much loved close friend of Derek and Lyn (Hamilton). Will miss you heaps.
Rock on mate
GIBLIN, Gwenneth Mary(nee Hart)
Mother slipped away peacefully before 12 noon on Sunday, January 22, 2023, at Oakwoods, Richmond. Loved wife of the late Basil and mother to Michael. A private cremation has taken place. A service of interment will be held to reunite Gwen and Basil - details to be advised. Thank you to the staff in the Care Centre who attended mother in the last 5 years.
D’ROSE, David Carl
(RNZN M17583)
Suddenly on January 11, 2023, aged 76. Dearly loved Husband of Jenny, loving Father and Father-in-law of Danielle, Adrienne and Ewan, dearest Grandad of Rose and Lila, Campbell and Quentin.
A gentle man whose infectious smile, Naval stories and handyman hints will be greatly missed by so many.
A private family cremation service has been held. Messages to 111 Queen St, Richmond, Nelson 7020.
WARDS, Daniel Michael James
Dan passed away on Saturday 21st January 2023 after a short illness, aged 50 years. Loving partner of Olivia and wonderful Dad to Summer, cherished father-in-law to Hayden. Loving eldest son of Dennis and Marian Wards and beloved brother of Christian, Suzannah, Abi and Steve. A tremendous Uncle to Wilfred, Rufus, Leilah and Harriet. Sadly missed by his family and friends.
Rest in Peace Dan.
A celebration of Dan’s life will be held at French Bay Yacht Club, Auckland, on Monday 30th January at 2.00pm.
SWALE, Bill (William John)
1929 — 2022
Much loved grandfather of
KIRKWOOD, Gwenda Lilian
QSM
Peacefully on Sunday 22 January 2023, at Matamata Country Lodge. In her 95th year. Dearly loved wife of the late John Douglas (Jack) for 62 years. Cherished and loving mother and mother-in-law of Robert and Felipa, Wendy and Selwyn, Peter (deceased), Ann (deceased). Beloved grandma of Peter, Ruby and Trent, Jack, and Sasha. Great-grandma of Beau. A celebration of Gwen’s life and her dedication and service to her God, Community and those around her, will be held in St Andrew’s Presbyterian Church, Meura St, Matamata, on Friday 27 January at 11.00am. The service will be livestreamed, please refer to Watersons Funeral Services website, funeral recordings. All communications c/- 6 Tamihana St, Matamata.
KELLY, Douglas David (Doug)
RNZAF 4216515 L.A.C. On January 21, 2023, in his 101st year. Very much loved husband of the late Joy. Loved father and father-in-law of Jillian and John Greenfield, Alison and John Taylor, and the late Geoffrey. Loved Grandad of Amanda and Simon, Richard and Summer, Michael and Rachel, Angela and Craig, and Kate; and great-grandad to Sophie, Tai, and Evie. Grateful thanks to the wonderful staff at Edith Cavell for their love and care of Doug. Messages may be addressed to ‘The Kelly Family’ C/- 19 London Street, Christchurch 8013. Webstream of Doug’s service will be available at tinyurl.com/DougKelly The Funeral Service
to celebrate Doug’s life will be held in the John Rhind Chapel, entrance from Whitmore or London Streets, Christchurch, on Friday, January 27, at 1.00pm.
WATKINSON, Patricia Anne ‘Pat’ (nee Reade)
On January 22, 2023 peacefully at Wairarapa Village Masterton. Aged 87 years. Loved mother of Beth (deceased), Leigh (deceased) and Paul. A friend to Paul’s partner Sharli. Loved Nana of Matt, Joanna, Shelley, and Lucia and loved great-Nana of Indii, AJ, Mira, and Kefilwe. Loved sister of Dick, Allan and the late June. Loved Auntie and friend to many. A service for Pat will be heldin the Richmond Chapel, Richmond Road, Carterton on Thursday, January 26, 2023 at 11.00am, followed by private cremation. A graveside gathering to inter Pat and Leigh’s ashes with Beth will be held at the Clareville Cemetery on Saturday, January 28, 2023 at 11.00am. Messages to the Watkinson family C/- PO Box 185, Carterton 5743 or visit
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MACANN, Rodney George
Died peacefully on 20 January 2023 in Wellington Hospital surrounded by his immediate family, after a short illness. Loved and respected brother of Graeme and Stuart, and uncle to Todd, Glen, Emma and Alice.
Rod will be sadly missed.
JOHNSTON, Barbara Janice (nee McLeod)
(Of Redan). Peacefully at Wyndham and Districts Rest Home, on Monday, January 23, 2023, aged 80 years. Loved wife of Rob, cherished Mum and mother-in-law of Andrew and Patrice (Rimu), Mark and Leanne (Redan), Rachel and Grant Sime (Mosgiel), and loved Granny Baba of Freya, Pieter, Simon, and Ben; Sam, James, Sophie, William, Alex, and Lucy; Hannah, Matthew, Rebekah, and McKenzie. A memorial service for Barbara will be held at Southern Funeral Home Chapel, 106 Hokonui Drive, Gore, on Monday, January 30, at 2.00pm. Livestream link available www.southernfuneralhome.co.nz... Messages to 1205 Wyndham Mokoreta Road, Redan, RD 2, Wyndham 9892.
SKIDMORE, Diana Elizabeth
On January 20, 2023, peacefully at home, aged 90, with David her beloved soulmate of 70 years by her side. After a long gracious journey with dementia. Cherished mother of Robert and Jodi, Kerry and Dean (Mannis) and Rebecca. Precious Nana of Lara and Alec, Toby, Sophie and Cam, Luke and Sweta and Olivia, and Great-Nana of Annie and Kate. Grateful thanks to Dr Paul Petersen, and devoted carers Robbie and Amanda. Messages to the Skidmore family, c/- PO Box 111-01, Christchurch 8443. A private funeral has already been held.
HALLGARTH, Gordon Laurence
30.05.1954 — 23.01.2023
Passed away peacefully at Waiapu House with family at his side. Loved husband of Penny, father and father-in-law of John & Sarah, Pete & Tomae, Ange & John. Grandpa Gordy to Sam, Jack, Charlotte and Molly, Toby and Emma.Brother of Bill (Gisborne), and Jane (Whangarei). Our thanks to the staff at Waiapu for the wonderful care they gave Gordon in his last weeks. A service for Gordon will be held at Crestwood Chapel, 615E Heretaunga St, Hastings, on Friday 27th January at 2.00pm, followed by private cremation. Messages to the Hallgarth family can be sent c/o PO Box 8424, Havelock North 4157.
SOWTER, Michael John
Passed away peacefully at the Somervale Care Home, Mount Maunganui, on 12th January 2023, aged 89 years. Cherished husband of the late Alison, and much loved father and father-in-law of Grant and Maria, Janette and Geoff, and Peter and Diane. Adored grandfather of Beks, Nathan, Ben, Kate, Sam, Ileia and Kimberley, and great-grandfather of six great-grandchildren. Much loved brother of Denise, and uncle to many. A private family burial will be held and a Memorial service to celebrate Michael’s life will be held at the Raleigh Street Christian Centre, 24 Raleigh Street, Cambridge, on Friday 3rd February at 1.00pm.
ANDRESEN, Kevin Richard
On Sunday 22nd January 2023, peacefully at Mountain View Rest Home, Kawerau, aged 73 years. Dearly loved husband and best friend of Gowan Mary (nee Hamblyn). Kevin was the youngest son of Arthur Ewar (Andy) & Joyce Ivy Andresen of Edgecumbe. As requested by Kevin a Private Cremation has taken place. I would like to acknowledge support given by Riverslea Medical Centre, Mental Health with Aged Care, Alzheimer’s Whakatane, the wonderful gentle and respectful care from Ohope Secure Dementia Unit and finally the Hospital Unit at Mountain View Kawerau.
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