Death Notices

A place to remember and celebrate the lives of those no longer with us

Recent Notices in New Zealand

Death

SMALLRIDGE, Alvin John

On January 15, 2023. Aged 66 years. Loved son of the late Maudie and Ron. Loved brother of Rocky, Bob, Stephen, and the late David. Loved uncle of his nieces and nephews. At Alvin’s request a private farewell has been held.
"All debts paid, all sins forgiven."
Messages may be sent to the Smallridge family, c/- PO Box 772, Timaru 7940.

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GOBLE, Allan Edward

After a long illness, passed peacefully on Friday, January 13, 2023, at Southland Hospital, aged 82 years. Loved husband of Nola for 60 years. Loved father and father-in-law of Peter and Susan, Nigel and Raylene, Prudence and Kueni, and the late Geordie. A very proud grandfather and great-grandfather. A private interment and service has been held. Messages to 22 Bates Street, Riverton 9822.

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HAWKER, Joan Marian

On January 11, 2023, peacefully at Essie Summers Retirement Village, following a short illness, in her 95th year. Dearly loved wife of Maurice for 72 years, much loved mother and mother-in-law of Keith and the late Elaine, Ian and Zeena, Anne and Tony Beard, and Penny. Proud and loving Nannie of her 12 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. Messages may be addressed to The Family of the late Joan Hawker, c/- PO Box 39001, Christchurch 8545. In accordance with Joan’s wishes, a private service has been held.

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SELWOOD, Valerie Maude

On Monday, January 16, 2023, peacefully at home; aged 68 years. Dearly loved wife of Barrie, much loved mother and mother-in-law of Suzanna and Jason, Helena and Pavittar, loved nana of Ashlee, Josh, Jaxx; Noah, cherished grandma of Te Ngaru and Amina-Rae. Messages to the Selwood Family, c/- PO Box 111-01, Christchurch 8443. The Funeral Service for Val will be held in the Academy Funeral Services Chapel, 65 Main South Road, Upper Riccarton, on Monday, January 23, at 1.00pm. Interment thereafter at Avonhead Memorial Cemetery.

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JONES, Alison Norrie

Passed peacefully away on Saturday 14th January 2023 at Saint Andrew’s Care Home. Loved daughter of George and Norrie Jones (both deceased) and dearly loved sister of Shirley Cowin. Much loved and respected by all those whose lives she touched. In accordance with Alison’s wishes a private cremation has been held. A celebration of Alison’s life and to say farewell will be held on 25th January 2023 at 10.30am at a private property on the Matamata-Tauranga Road. If you able
to attend and for catering purposes please SMS or phone Shirley on 02902070378. All welcome.When I come to the end of the road and the sun has set for me,
I want no rites in a gloom filled room, Why cry for a soul set free?
Miss me a little, but not for long, and not with your head bowed low.
Remember the love that once we shared
Miss me but let me go.
For this is a journey we all must take, and each must go alone.
It’s all part of the master plan, a step on the road to home.
When you are lonely and sick at heart, go to the friends we know
Laugh at all the things we used to do
Miss me but let me go.

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BRAGG, Russell Stewart

07.07.1955 — 07.01.2023
Passed away in Melbourne. Loved youngest of his late parents, George and Ethel (nee Hicks). Much respected brother of June, Kevin, Max, and Colleen. At Russell’s request .... No Service. Cremated in Melbourne. Communications to Kevin
027 641 1880.
Be at peace kid brother

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MOORE, Dianne Rosalie

On 8th January 2023 our gorgeous Aussie sheila, Dianne Rosalie Moore, passed away peacefully, following a long illness at Malvina Major. Dianne was a 1955 model, born on 22nd September and was the daughter of late Margaret Ethel Godleib-Moore and William Eric Moore of Melbourne. Di will be dearly missed by all who knew her, including husband Selwyn Bercich and sons Dean and Kyle Bercich, also her siblings Christine and Peter, and David who passed away in 1979. Dianne enjoyed 46 years in Wellington with the same man and produced two fine sons. The family thanks the staff at Malvina Major for their excellent care and support. Also grateful thanks to Wellington Hospital staff, The Cancer Society, and Mary Potter Hospice, along with many friends and family who helped with her care. Messages to Dianne’s family may be left in her online tribute book at www.tributes.co.nz... or posted c/- 4 Moorefield Rd, Johnsonville. The service will be live-streamed and this may be accessed via Dianne’s tribute page. A Celebration of her life will be held at The Guardian Funeral Home Chapel, 4 Moorefield Rd, Johnsonville, on Friday 27th January 2023 at 11.00am. Additional car parking will be available at St John’s Church carpark opposite the funeral home.
We will always remember her with fun times, lots of adventures, hiking, cycling, laughing and cooking up a treat for everyone.

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FARRIER, Alicia Gay(nee Clephane)

On December 13, 2022, at Parkstone Retirement Village, Alicia passed away at age 82. Most dearly loved wife of the late Ian, a much loved mother to Steven (Christchurch), Michael and Gladys (Texas), very much loved grandma of Audrey, Alliyah, and Julie (all Texas). A loved sister of Lyndsey Haggitt, sister to the late Graeme Clephane, and sister-in-law of Peter and Lois. She will be dearly missed by all of us. Messages to the Farrier family, c/- PO Box 111-01, Christchurch 8443. A Memorial Service for Alicia will be held in the Academy Funeral Services Chapel, 65 Main South Road, Upper Riccarton, on Wednesday, January 25, at 11.00am.

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MATTHEWSON, Carol Lesley

On January 17, 2023, peacefully, at Summerset at Avonhead, aged 76 years. Dearly loved daughter of the late Jack and Joi Matthewson. Loved sister of Clive, and the late Prue. Treasured aunty of Matt, Lisa, Megan, John, Simon, Rebecca, and Ben, and their families. Much loved by her many friends, and those who knew her. Messages to the Matthewson family, c/- PO Box 26112, Christchurch 8148. At Carol’s request, a private cremation has been held. A memorial gathering will be held, please phone Simplicity Funerals for details.

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TURNER, Anne Veronica (Anna) (nee McAuley)

Passed away peacefully in Wanganui on 17 January 2023, aged 90 years. Loved mother of John, and Phil and their families. Loved sister of Dan and Janice, and Beverley McAuley. In accordance with Anne’s wishes, a private family farewell has been held.

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NICKALLS, Margaret Gladys

On January 17, 2023, peacefully at The Oaks Retirement Village, Christchurch. Dearly loved Mum and Mother-in-law of Chrissie and Don McKenzie, Sydney, and Nigel and Bronwyn. Loved wife of the late Bert Nickalls. Debbie, we can never thank you enough for all your love and care of Mum, you’re a true angel. Thank you also to all at The Oaks staff who assisted with Mum’s care during her illness. In accordance with Margaret’s wishes a private cremation has been held and there will be no funeral service.
Mum love you to the
moon and back.
Messages may be addressed to the family, c/- Hope Funerals, 27 Amyes Road, Hornby, Christchurch 8042.

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TE KOETI, Leonard George Russell

10.05.1930 — 11.01.2023
Loved father of Brian, Heather, Dorothy and Hazel. Grandfather of Athena, Thalia, and Theon Te Koeti, Leah and Sarah Bates, Adrian Taylor and Reuben Te Koeti-Mead, Dylan, Qedric, Emlyn and Ruby James. Great-Grandfather of Tia and Pippa Te Koeti, Francesca Hellier and Taika Wilkes, Mackenzie and Joseph Taylor, and Silver James.

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ADKINS, Suzanne Craig (Sue) (nee Wallace)

January 2, 1948 —
December 12, 2022
Loved wife and companion of Jim, much loved mother and mother-in-law of Simon and Ahby; Matthew and Sheree; Penny; Nick and Bex. Loved grandmother of Abel and Ida; Jack and Sophie; Addison; Lucy and Rosa. Messages may be addressed to The Family of the late Sue Adkins, c/- PO Box 39001, Christchurch 8545. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Cancer Society would be appreciated and may be made directly online at www.cancer.org.nz.... A Memorial Service for Sue will be held in our Westpark Chapel, 467 Wairakei Road, Burnside, on Wednesday, January 25, at 2.00pm.

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PARK, Janette Elizabeth(nee Tietjens)

On Monday 16th January 2023, peacefully at home. Aged 60. Dearly loved and devoted wife of Robert. Much loved mother of Alycia and Jacob Redshaw; Jayson; and Megan and Chris Wordsworth. Loved Grandma of Caleb.
“With Christ, which is far better”.
A celebration of Janette’s life will be held in the Terracehaven Chapel, 697 Main Street, Palmerston North, on Wednesday 25th January 2023, at 10.30am, followed by burial at Kelvin Grove Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, a donation in Janette’s memory can be made to New Hope Christian Ministries, PO Box 939, Palmerston North 4440, or can be left in the Chapel foyer. All messages to the Park family, c/- PO Box 5191, Palmerston North 4441. Janette’s funeral service will be livestreamed, go to Janette’s tribute page at robertjcotton.co.nz/funerals for the link.

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TAPPER, Annabel Joan

On January 15, 2023, peacefully at her home in Christchurch, aged 76 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Graham, much loved mother and mother-in-law of Richard and April, Fleur, loved Nan of Ana, Mahine, Teani, and Tiare. Messages for the Tapper family may be addressed C/- 19 London Street, Christchurch 8013.
At Rest
The Funeral Service for Annabel will be held at St Paul’s Anglican Church, 1 Harewood Road, Papanui, Christchurch, on Monday, January 23, at 2.00pm. Private Cremation thereafter.

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