Death Notices

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

Recent Notices in New Zealand

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CARTER, Brian Lionel

Passed suddenly on Thursday 12 January 2023 aged 81 years. Much loved husband of Jean. Loved father of Simon and Helen; Gareth and Raewyn. Loved grandad of Liam, Sean, Hayden, Emma and Zara. Great-grandad of Lillith, Maddox, Sofia and Lorelei. Will also be missed by his fur grandchildren Leah and Gracie. A farewell for Brian will be held at Woolertons’ Funeral Home Chapel, 8 Railside Place, Hamilton, on Tuesday 17 January at 2.00pm. All correspondence to The Carter Family c/- PO Box 276, Hamilton 3240.

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FISHER, Diana Mary (nee Cozens)

On January 12, 2023 peacefully at Summerset on the Course, Trentham; Aged 85 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Ross. Loved mother and mother-in-law of Steve & Sue and Judy(dec). Diana will be sadly missed especially by her “Grand fur Babies”. In lieu of flowers donations to
www.nationalmssociety.org... would be appreciated. All messages to “the fisher family” C/- PO Box 30-127 Lower Hutt 5040. A private service will be held.

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WAREING, Wynn Thomas

On Wednesday, January 11, 2023, Wynn passed away peacefully at Christchurch Hospital aged 76 years. Dearly loved son of the late Mick and Pat, loved brother of Josie and the late Rod and the late Richard. Loved cousin of Shona and the late Roger McElroy. Long term friend and flatmate to all at Berlie Farm, Wynn will be sadly missed by everyone at Claddagh Haven Trust. Special thanks to the staff at Ward 23, Christchurch Public Hospital, for the care they gave to Wynn. Messages for the late Wynn Wareing, c/- 19 London Street, Christchurch 8013. A Celebration of Wynn’s life will be held at the Berlie Farm Residential Care Home, 1058 Weedons Ross Road, West Melton, Christchurch, on Tuesday, January 17, 2023, at 11.00am.

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PIANA, Unasa Mutimuti Asoono

After a brave battle, Asoono passed away on January 11, 2023, at Bethesda Hospital. Aged 71 years. Loved husband of Lusia, loved father and father-in-law of Losa and Tuua Manase Tuua, Nick and Potesio Piana, loved grandfather of Niko Tuua and Malakai Piana. The Family Service will be held on Monday, January 16, at 5.00pm. The Funeral Service will be held on Wednesday, January 18, at 10.00am. All Services will be held in St Paul’s Trinity Pacific Presbyterian Church, 45 Fitzgerald Avenue. Cremation to follow at Harewood Crematorium.
Fa’amolemole taofi le malo.

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MACNAB, Thomas Leith Murray

On 12 January 2023 peacefully at Wellington Hospital, in his 75th year. Loved brother of Jean, and Jessie & John. Loved Uncle of Craig & Jisun, Cassandra & Brenton, Ian, Devorah & Jake, and great-Uncle of Samuel and Alice; William, Hayden and Ariel. A service to celebrate Tom’s life will be held in the Wesley Centre, cnr Benzie Avenue and Fergusson Drive, Upper Hutt, on Wednesday, 18 January 2023 at 1.00pm, followed by private cremation. Message to “The Macnab Family” may be left on Tom’s tribute page at www.tributes.co.nz...

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HOLLOWAY, Rose Irene

At Hillview Home, on Thursday 12th January 2023. Dearly loved wife of the late Rex. Loved mother and mother-in-law of Bill and Lucy, Les and Cushla, Jeff and Kerry, Lloyd and Sonia. Cherished grandmother to all her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. A celebration of Irene’s life will be held at Journey Church, Sheridan Street, Te Kuiti, on Wednesday 18th January at 1.00pm, followed by private cremation. For live-streaming details please email terryb5865@outlook.com. All communications to Holloway Family, c/- PO Box 241, Te Kuiti 3941.
In the care of
V J Williams & Sons FDANZ

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TENITENI, Pati

Passed peacefully on 11 January 2023 at the age of 70. Loved and cherished son of Vui (dec) and Lauatika (dec) Teniteni, and beloved brother of Etuale, Upulagi (dec), Paulo, Julia, Loretta, Etevise, and Makalita; and dearest Uncle to his nieces and nephews and a friend to many. A service to celebrate Pati’s life will be held in Cornwall Manor, corner of Cornwall Street and Knights Road, Lower Hutt, on Wednesday 18 January at 10am, followed by burial at Taita Cemetery. All friends and families are welcome to attend. The family would like to thank the staff at both Wellington and Hutt Hospital for the care shown to Pati and our family during this time.

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BRAY, Penelope Ellen (Penny)

It is with loving memories we announce the passing of Penny Bray on Thursday, January 5, 2023. Adored mother to Naomi Gose, Maurice Gose, and Aleta Gose. Loved daughter of Pam Field, sister of Charon* Bray, Paul* Bray, and Pete Dobeck, and loved by her ever-expanding beautiful whanau.
Rest in Love Mumma,
you will be dearly missed xx
As per Penny’s wishes, a private farewell has been held. Messages to “Bray Family”, PO Box 1345, Invercargill 9840.
(*denotes deceased)

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HORUA, Margaret (Pom)

Passed away peacefully on Friday 13 January 2023, surrounded by loved ones. Aged 79 years. Dearly loved wife of Edward. Mother of Kim, Tania and Ngawai, and Nan and Great-Nan to many. Margaret has touched the hearts of many, is well known in the community and will be sadly missed. A service for Margaret will be held on Tuesday 17 January, 2023 at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, 29 Pitama Road, Palmerston North, at 11.00am.
NZIFH

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MALONEY, Leslie John (Les)

QSM
(Retired New Zealand Police). Died peacefully at Nazareth House on January 13, 2023, aged 85 years. Loved son of the late William and Myra Maloney. A much loved husband of Patricia (Pat) (nee Greaney) for 60 years. Dearly loved father and father-in-law of Colleen and Craig Beswick, Julie Maloney and Steve, Peter and Bridget, and Kerry Maloney and Gregg. Loved Pop of Patrick Wickes and Emily-Rose, Cooper and Daniel Maloney, loved friend and Pop of the Beswick Clan. Dearly loved brother and brother-in-law of Warwick and Mardi Maloney (both dec), Ann and Roy Hynes. A much loved uncle and great-uncle. Loved brother-in-law of Catherine and Eric Beeby, Marilyn and Eric Thompson, Michael and Sharon Greaney, James (dec) and Marie Greaney, Annette and Kevin Smith, Terrence (dec) and Jan Greaney, Chris Greaney, and John and Kristine Greaney. Messages may be addressed to ‘The Maloney Family’ C/- 19 London Street, Christchurch 8013. In lieu of flowers, donations in Memory of Les to ‘Society of St Vincent de Paul’ would be appreciated and may be made online bit.ly... or at his Mass. Mass will be livestreamed for those unable to attend using the following link https

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CAMPBELL, Jennifer Mary

On January 13, 2023; (formerly of Palmerston), aged 73 years. Dearly loved Mum and mother-in-law to Tania and Neal, Vaughan and Sheree. Loved Nana of Cody, Zane, Jayden and Shanae. Loving partner of Bob Murphy (Palmerston).
Rest easy mum, loved and missed by all.

Funeral to take place in Palmerston on Wednesday, January 18, 2023. Messages to taniaboocock3@gmail.com

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DAVISON, John Robert

Aged 87 years. Passed away peacefully at Palmerston North Hospital on Monday 19th December 2022. Loved husband of Margaret for 59 years. Treasured father of Alan and Jan, Angela and Stuart, Colin and Jo and their families. Beloved brother of Mary and Margaret. Messages to the Davison family c/- PO Box 4220, Manawatu Mail Centre, Palmerston North 4442. A memorial/celebration service will be held at the Terracehaven Chapel, 697 Main Street, Palmerston North, on Friday 20th January 2023, at 11am.

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KNIGHT, John Arthur

Died unexpectedly at home on January 4, 2023, in his 62nd year. Treasured partner and soulmate to Miriam Loach. Loved Dad to Sarah. Much loved brother and brother-in-law of David and Veronica (Australia), Peter and Debbie, Phillip, William and Heather. Loved Nephew to Renee Bisset. A treasured uncle to Jamie and Sharon; Olivia; Nick and Aimee; and a loved great-uncle and friend to many. Messages c/- PO Box 7103, Nelson 7040. A celebration of John’s life will be held at Beachside Conference Centre, Beach Road, Tahunanui, on Monday,
January 16, 2023, commencing at 11.00am.

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SCHUCH, Margaret Mabel

Of Glenside, peacefully on 12 January 2023 at Malvina Major Rest Home, aged 92 years. Much loved wife of Theodor, loved father and father-in-law of Helen and Keith, grandmother of Joseph. Messages to the Schuch family may be left in Margaret’s tribute book at www.tributes.co.nz.... Donations in memory of Margaret to Wellington Free Ambulance www.wfa.org.nz... would be appreciated. A service to celebrate Margaret will be held at St John’s Anglican Church, Bassett Road, Johnsonville, on Thursday 19 January 2023, at 1.00pm, followed by private cremation.

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TAEWA, Pam Anne

Passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 12, 2023 surrounded by family. Dearly loved mother of Whetu, Lenny and Tina. A very much loved grandmother and great-grandmother. Aunty to many. Pam is at 9/92 Baynes Street. Those who wish to pay respects are welcome from Sunday through to Wednesday when Burial will take place at Memorial Park Cemetery, Ruru Rd, Linwood. Friends are welcome to join the family at ’Bickertons’, Pages Rd following the service. Flowers respectfully declined.

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