Death Notices

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Recent Notices in New Zealand

Death

ANDERSON, Ngaire Rose (nee Lavery)

Passed away peacefully on January 10, 2023, aged 89 years. Loved mother and mother-in-law of Karen, Sam, Lynley and Lewis. Loved nana and nana-in-law of Bryn, Javarna and Georgia. Loved sister and sister-in-law of Brian and Natalie. Loved aunty of Bruce, Craig, Tim, Rod, Louise, Cathy, Margaret and George. Messages for the Anderson family may be sent to PO Box 26112, Christchurch 8148.
“You will be missed.”
A private cremation has been held. There will be an afternoon tea at Middlepark Rest Home, 75 Middlepark Road, Upper Riccarton, Christchurch, on Saturday, January 28, 2023 at 2.30pm.

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PASFIELD, Terrence Denton Patrick(Terry)

On January 13, 2023, aged 79 years, Terry passed peacefully at home. Dearly loved father and father-in-law of Justine Pasfield, Clinton and Bridget Pasfield, and Regan Pasfield. A much loved Grandad of Nathan, Jordan and Ricquelle Birchfield, Jack Edwards, and Jessica and Liam Pasfield, and Great-Grandad to Hunter Birchfield. Loved son of the late Kelvin and Lorraine Pasfield, and brother of Maire (deceased), Gary, Michelle, Colleen and Denis Pasfield (deceased). A very special uncle to all his nephews and nieces, and will be very much missed by his cousins and many friends. Thank you to all who were a part of Terry’s life that made it so much fuller for him.
Rest in Peace Dad -
God is with you now.
A Requiem Mass for Terry will be celebrated at Christ the King Church, 90 Greers Road, Christchurch, Tomorrow (Thursday), at 1.30pm, followed by the interment at Ruru Lawn Cemetery. The Rosary will be recited at Christ the King Church, This Day (Wednesday), at 5.30pm. All messages to

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SAUNDERS, Harold

On Thursday, January 12, 2023, at Hospice Marlborough. In his 83rd year. Dearly loved husband of the late Anne, and loved father of Sylvia, Marie, Kevin, Jason, Angela, Arthur (deceased), and Rebecca. Dearly loved grandfather of many. Special thanks to all who cared for Harold in his time of need. In lieu of flowers, a donation to Hospice Marlborough would be appreciated and may be made to acc. 03-1369-0365207-00 Ref. SAUNDERS. Messages may be sent to the Saunders Family, c/- PO Box 110, Blenheim 7240. In accordance with Harold’s wishes, a private cremation has taken place and an interment at Te Mata Cemetery will follow at a later date.

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GORRIE, Maureen Theresa(née Milne)

(Formerly of Culverden). On January 10, 2023, passed away at Adriel Rest Home, Amberley. Dearly loved wife of the late Mick, and the late Keith. Dearly loved mum of Brian and Dawn, Brenda and Greg, and Jo and Geoff, loved step-mother of Neville and Diane, Peter and Fiona, Graeme and Anita, and Karen and Scotty. Loved nana Min of Simon, Hamish, Josh; Kelly, Georgia and Rob; Andrea, Rebecca; Lina, Dana, Nikola; Cameron, Kimberley; Andrew and Rachel. Sincere thanks to Mischeal and the staff of Adriel Rest Home for their wonderful care of Maureen. Messages may be addressed to The Family of the late Maureen Gorrie, c/- PO Box 39001, Christchurch 8545. In accordance with Maureen’s wishes, a private burial has been held.

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LOWE, Isobel Lorraine

Peacefully on Saturday, January 14, 2023, aged 91 years. Dearly loved mother and mother-in-law of Margaret and Neil Robertson. Dearly loved grandmother of Arthur and Wendy, and James and Zoe. Loved great-grandmother of Xavier and Levi; Heath, Fergus, Theo and Ava.
Rest in peace

Death

MILES, Malcolm Felix

2/NZEF 26th Batt. Reg No. 615307 In Christchurch on January 14, 2023, after a short illness. In his 100th year. Dearly beloved husband of the late Shirley; cherished father of Ruth and Raymond Liong, Pamela and Yoshiyuki Kumate, and the late Allan; treasured (super awesome) grandfather of Jonathan and Natasha, Stephen and Salma, Esther, James and Callan, Christina and Ram; beloved GG of Anya, Etta, Aida and Angus.
Now with God after a long
and faithful life.
Thank you to the staff at WesleyCare for their support and care over the last two years and the staff at Christchurch Public in the last week. Flowers respectfully declined. Messages to the Miles family, c/- 19 London Street, Christchurch 8013. A service of thanksgiving will be held on Friday, January 20, at 4.00pm, at the John Rhind Chapel, entry from London or Whitmore Street, Christchurch, following a private interment.

Death

Members of the Manawatu Kilwinning Lodge No. 47 and associated Lodgesare invited to attend the funeral service of the late

Iain Mitchell Robertson
on Friday, 20 January 2023
at the Silks Lounge,
Awapuni Racecourse, Palmerston North.
The service will commence
at 11.00am.

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DOWNER, Keith Desmond

Died peacefully at Christchurch Public Hospital on Sunday, January 15, 2023, in his 86th year. Dearly loved husband of Kathryn, much loved father and father-in-law of Kerry and Karina, Robert and Jo, Andrew and Bilyana, and Michael and Zophia, and much loved grandfather, great-grandfather, brother-in-law, uncle and friend. Messages to the Downer family, c/- PO Box 10345, Christchurch 8145. He was farewelled with a private cremation.

Death

STEVENS, Colin Campbell Ewing

Passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 8, 2023. Aged 88. Loved husband of Alice for 65 years. Father to Linda and Paul. Loved father and father-in-law of Kerry and Brent. Adored Grandad to his 8 grandchildren and 20 great-grandchildren. Messages for Colin’s family may be posted to the Stevens family, C/- 186 Talbot Street, Geraldine 7930. At Colin’s request, a private cremation has taken place.

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PRESTIDGE, Raylene (nee Webb)

Passed away after a sudden and short courageous battle with cancer, at home in Rockhampton, Australia. Aged 59. Adored wife of Les, and loving mother of Conrad. Eldest daughter of Dawn & Barry (deceased), fun loving sister, sister-in-law and aunty of Julie & Eugene O’Sullivan, Toni & Michael Bailey, nieces and nephews. A service will be held in Rockhampton on 27th January, and a memorial in Stratford at a later date.

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BUCHANAN, Neil Hugh

On January 16, 2023, at Wellington Hospital; aged 59 years. Much loved partner of Janice. Dearly loved son of David & Gloria (both dec). Loved brother and brother-in-law of Ian, Gordon, Debbie & Shiblee. Very much loved and respected by Tony & Tina and Chris & Mahlee. Loved Uncle and Great-Uncle of his nieces and nephews. Thanks to all the medical teams over the years, and special thanks to Neil’s work colleagues at Kiwibank. A service for Neil will be held in Kingswood, Cnr King & Cairo Street, Upper Hutt, on Friday, January 20, 2023 at 2.00pm, followed by private cremation. Messages may be sent to “the Buchanan family”, C/- PO Box 30-127, Lower Hutt 5010.

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TOWNSHEND, John

Passed away peacefully in his sleep at Country Lodge, on Sunday 15th January 2023. Dearly loved husband of the late Joan, and much loved father and father in-law of Ruth, Peter and Joanne, Mary and David. Adored Gpa of Oliver, Alice and Sam, and GGpa of Noah. A service to celebrate John’s life will be held at St Andrew’s Presbyterian Church, 22 Meura St, Matamata, on Saturday 21st January at 11.00am. Should anyone desire, contributions may be sent to St John, 32 Rawhiti Ave, Matamata. Messages to the Townshend family, C/- Broadway Funeral Home, 10 Short St, Matamata 3400.

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EDKINS, Kevin Bernard

Born October 28, 1949, passed away peacefully at Waipuna Hospice, Tauranga, on Monday, January 16, 2023. Loving husband of Linda. Loving father of Dean, Glenn, and Craig. Loving grandfather of Tara, Natalie, Erika, and Addison, and great-grandfather of his great-grandchildren. Loved brother of Suzanne, Judith, Alex, Vicky, Patrick, Michael and uncle of all his nieces and nephews. Special friend of Paul and Andy. The family would like to extend their sincere thanks to the staff of Tauranga Hospital and Waipuna Hospice, Dr Victoria Horne and our special carer and friend Shirley. Communications to edkinsdean@gmail.com. Privately Cremated.

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GOWER, Richard John

Of Marton 1965 - 2023. On Wednesday 11 January 2023, unexpectedly at Wairere Family Farm, Dannevirke. Dearly loved husband of Clare, much loved father of Rohan, and Euan. Loved big brother and brother-in-law of Fiona and Terry, uncle of Emily and Anthony. Messages to the Gower Family, c/- 18 Morris St, Marton, or online at www.beauchamp.co.nz.... Donations to the Palmerston North Grassroots Helicopter, would be appreciated. Friends are invited to attend a service for Richard at the Marton Memorial Hall, Wellington Road, Marton, on Friday 20th January 2023 at 2.00pm, or it may be watched live at www.beauchamp.co.nz.../webcast/remote. Private cremation to follow.

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BLACK, Aileen Mabel

Peacefully at the Croft Rest Home, Timaru, on Tuesday, January 17, 2023, in her 96th year. Dearly loved wife of Frank, much loved mother and mother-in-law of Karen and Murray Lum, Michael and Dianne, and the late Alison and Tony Cowan. Loved grandmother of Bella and Keegan, Jamie, Jacob, Annabel, and Jack. Cherished friend of Linda and Dave Moore. A service for Aileen will be held at Salisbury Park Crematorium, Beaconsfield Road, Timaru, on Saturday, January 21, at 11.00am. Messages c/- 270 Talbot Road, RD 2, Timaru 7972.

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