van KEULEN, Ietje Ariaantje Elizabeth(nee Sietsma)
Passed peacefully at Burlington Village on December 24, 2022, surrounded by her family. Beloved wife of Henk van Keulen. Cherished mother and mother-in-law of Hank and Jill, Dick and Trish, Rob and Jane, Margaret and Aaron, Jilt and Nicky, and Peter and Wendy. Treasured Oma to 17 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Much gratitude to the wonderful staff at Burlington Retirement Village. Messages to the family of the late Ietje van Keulen, 19 London Street, Richmond, Christchurch 8013. In accordance with Ietje’s wishes, her body has been bequeathed to the Otago Medical School. A Memorial Service to celebrate letje’s life will be held in the John Rhind Chapel, entry from London and Whitmore Streets, Richmond, Christchurch, on Friday, January 20, 2023 at 1.00pm.
SHAW, Esther Helen(née Mexted)
Passed away on Monday, January 9, 2023, aged 96 years, surrounded by her family. Dearly loved wife of the late Arthur. Cherished mother of Arthur, Doreen, Stephen and the late Joyce, Lyn and Gloria. Loved mother in-law of Margaret, Fred and Tracy. Loved sister of Ken and the late John. Treasured Nana of her grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and great-great-grandchildren. Essie’s family are deeply appreciative of the care provided over the past three years by the doctors, nurses and caregivers at Rita Angus Rest Home and Hospital. A private family cremation has been held. Any messages may be sent to ‘The Shaw Family, PO Box 10987, Waterloo Quay, Wellington.
HARDWICK, Malcolm
Passed away on 28 December 2022, aged 75 years. Dearly loved husband of the late Sharon. Loved father & father in-law of Alan, Jason, Mandy, Anna, Paul, Graeme and Cara. Loved grandfather of Jamie, Matthew, Rhiannon, Bailee, Alex and Mikayla. Loved great-grandfather of Mya and Jaxon. And loved brother of Peter and Carol. He will be remembered for his kindness and humour, and greatly missed. A private cremation for Malcolm has taken place. All communications to the Hardwick family C/- PO Box 5523, Frankton, Hamilton 3242. A memorial service for Malcolm will be held at 13 Freyberg Cres, Putaruru,
on Tuesday, 14 March 2023. All communications to the Hardwick family C/- PO Box 5523, Frankton, Hamilton 3242.
CHADWICK, Ronald Charles (Ron)
On January 4, 2023, passed away peacefully at Christchurch Hospital, aged 95 years. Dearly loved husband of the late Pam, loving father and father-in-law of Alan and Krista, and Peter and Robyn. In accordance with Ron’s wishes a cremation has been held, and a Memorial Service will be held at a later date. If you wish to attend please contact the family direct.
BENNETT, Graeme Robert
Passed away peacefully on Friday, December 23, 2022 at Southland Hospital. Dearly loved son of Kath* and Herbie*. Dearly loved dad of Pauline, and Gayle (Australia). Loved grandad and great-grandad of his grandchildren. Loved brother and brother-in-law of Shirley* and Peter* Ramage, Laurel and Basil Turnbull (Mataura), and a respected uncle of his nieces and nephews.
‘At peace’
A private cremation has been held for Graeme. Graeme’s family sincerely thank the Wyndham and Districts Community Rest Home Staff for their dedication, love and care shown to Graeme over the last three and a half years, and a personal thankyou to Annette who took special care of Graeme. We would also like to thank the Staff and Doctors at Southland Hospital, for their support, love and care shown to Graeme and family. Messages to 12 Kana Street, Mataura 9712.
(*denotes deceased)
RUSSELL, Shirley Margaret (nee Bremner)
9.6.1931 — 12.12.2021
Family and friends are warmly invited to join her children in a celebration of her life. The commemoration will be held at the Frankton Presbyterian Church, on January 21, at 10.00am, with light refreshments afterwards.
FLINT, Nicola Louise (née Syme)
On Thursday, January 5, 2023 at Nurse Maude Hospice. Beloved wife of Mike, devoted, much loved mother of Jackson and Mackenzie. Cherished daughter to John and Sue, loved sister and sister-in-law to Scott and Paola (London), and loved daughter-in-law to Francie.A private family celebration has been held.
Now at peace.
BEATTIE, Victor William David (Vic)
(Formerly of Clinton) On Friday, January 6, 2023, peacefully at Burlington Village, Christchurch, aged 84 years. Loyal and loved husband of Cath for 58 years, loved Dad and father-in-law of Darlene and John, David and Sarah, respected Fawlty and Grandad of Emma, Sarah, and Robert Williams, Michael, and Grace Beattie, loved Great-Grandad of Harrison, loved son of *Irene (née Pluck) and *Tom, loved brother and brother-in-law of *Daphne and *Tom Miller, *Esmond and Sylvia Beattie, loved brother-in-law of *Allan Bagrie, Ivan and Helen Bagrie, Loved uncle to all his nieces and nephews. A special thanks to Burlington Village for their care of Vic. Messages may be addressed to The Family of the late Vic Beattie, c/- PO Box 39001, Christchurch 8545. After a private cremation, a service in celebration of Vic’s life will be held in Mosgiel at a date to be advised.
(*denotes deceased)
BENNETTS, Julie Patricia
On Saturday, January 7, 2023, peacefully after a short illness, in her 94th year. Very dearly loved wife of Les for 67 years, loving mother and mother-in-law of Tim and Gillian (Wellington), Sarah and John Mander (Christchurch), Andrew and Margot (Whanganui), loved Nana of George, Penny, and Olivia Mander; Lucy, and Amy Bennetts. Loved friend of Lauren and Estelle, Leandra and Harry. Loved sister of the late Pat Morrison, Gae (Sister Catherine), and the late Ursie, and a loved aunt to her nieces and nephews. The family would like to thank the staff at Summerset at Avonhead for their loving care of Julie over the last six months. Messages may be addressed to The Family of the late Julie Bennetts, c/- PO Box 39001, Christchurch 8545. As Julie wished, a private family service has been held at their home, in the garden she loved.
WILSHER, Helen Cordelia
Passed away peacefully on 7 January 2023, in her 92nd year. Cherished wife of the late Les, deeply loved mother of Sarah and Mark, and mother-in-law of Ray and Olivier, and special Nan of Holly. Helen was a much-loved eldest sister of Esther Biddolph, Margaret Bourne, May Carrell, Bryan Lowcay, and the late Marie Oldham, and a dear aunt to her many nieces and nephews. A service for Helen will be held on Tuesday, 17 January, at 1.00pm, in St John the Evangelist Church, 16 Camden Street, Feilding. Messages to lawrences@outlook.co.nz
USHER, Lilian Ann (nee Adams)
At Wellington Regional Hospital on Tuesday, 10th January 2023. Much loved mother and mother-in-law of Nicole and Paul, Salena and Stephen. Nana/Nonna of Connor, Jordyn, Skylar and Kailey. Messages may be left in Lilian’s tribute book at www.tributes.co.nz... or sent c/- 157 Main Road, Tawa. A service for Lilian will be held at the Guardian Funeral Home Chapel, 4 Moorefield Road, Johnsonville, on Tuesday 17th January 2023 at 11.00am, followed by private cremation.
WEBBER, Ronald Mervyn (Ron)
26.12.1939 — 10.01.2023
Aged 83. Passed away peacefully at Taranaki Base Hospital on Tuesday 10th January. Treasured, beloved, husband of Valerie (Val) (née Jull) for 60 years. Dearly loved father and father-in-law of Steven and Louisa, Gavin and Vanessa. Loving Grandad to Dawson, Tyler, Ethan, Quinn and Jaime. Eldest son of Mervyn and Elsie Webber (both dec’d), loved brother of Dennis (dec’d) and Coral Adlam. At Ron’s request a private service and cremation has been held.
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BARR, Irene Mary (nee Horscroft)
Born 5 June 1945. Passed away Sunday, 8 January 2023 at home in Ohaupo. Loved wife of the late Graeme. Beloved Mother and Mother-in-law of Janice, Michael and Rachael. Proud Grandmother of Katalia, and much loved by Emillie Rose (dog). In keeping with Irene’s wishes, a private funeral and burial has taken place. All communications to The Barr Family, c/- 262 Ohaupo Road, Te Awamutu 3800.
CLANCY, Bernadette(nee Outtrim)
On December 23, 2022 peacefully at Hutt Hospital; aged 96 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Seamus. Loved mother and mother-in-law of Felicity & Peter, Martin (dec), Sean & Jennie, Fiona & James and Kathleen & Bill. Cherished Nana and “Nana-Nana” of her many grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Sadly missed by all her extended family. Special thanks to the staff at Level 4 Bob Scott, and especially Nikki. Requiem Mass will be celebrated in St Joseph’s Catholic Church, cnr Pine Avenue and Main Street, Upper Hutt, on Thursday, January 26, 2023 at 11.00am, followed by interment at Akatarawa Cemetery. Messages may be sent to “the Clancy family”, C/- PO Box 30-127, Lower Hutt 5040.
COSTAS, Jeanette Edna (nee Dumas)
On Tuesday 10th January 2023, peacefully at Vincentian Home and Hospital, aged 74 years. Dearly loved wife of the late George Costas. Loving mother of Alex. Sister and sister-in-law of Stan & Yvonne and the late Ronnie. Special thanks to the staff of Vincentian for their care and support of Jeanette. In lieu of flowers donations to the Cancer Society would be appreciated and may be made online at
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