Death Notices

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Recent Notices in New Zealand

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CRUSE, Frederick John (John)

Passed away peacefully at Granger House, Greymouth, with family by his side, on January 12, 2023, aged 79. Dearly loved husband and best friend of the late Pam, cherished and respected Dad and father-in-law of Paul and Helen (Wellington), Mark and Maureen (Timaru), Trudy (Cobden), and the late Glen, loved Grandad John of Deanna, Tyler, Aleisha, Jemma, Chelsey, Eden, Callan, Kaylee, Tasia, Jaese, Zach, and Kobie, loved great-grandad of Andrew, loved brother and brother-in-law of Peter and Lynn, Sheryl and Tom Butcher, and Glennis and the late Bevan Gosling, and a loved uncle, cousin and friend. Messages to 69 Hall Street, Cobden 7802. As per John’s wishes, a cremation has taken place here on the Coast at the Westland Crematorium. A Memorial Service for John will be held at a date to be advised.

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FITZGERALD, Sr Marie RSMMary Bernardine

On January 13, 2023, at Nazareth House, Christchurch, supported by her Mercy community, family and staff. Dearly loved member of Nga Whaea Atawhai o Aotearoa Sisters of Mercy New Zealand in the 68th year of her religious profession, aged 93 years. Dearly loved daughter of the late Daisy and Gregory Fitzgerald, loved sister and sister-in-law of Sr Elizabeth RSM, Patrick (dec), Claire and the late John Tier, Sr Bernadette RSM, Jim (dec) and Gwen (Melbourne), Michael and Bernadine (Upper Hutt), and Kathryn and Reg Owens (Ashburton). A loved aunt of all her nieces and nephews. Special thanks to staff of Nazareth House and Mercy carers. Funeral Mass will be celebrated at Nazareth House, Brougham Street, Christchurch, on Wednesday, January 18, at 1.30pm, followed by interment in Waimairi Cemetery, Grahams Road. Vigil prayers at Te Manawa Atawhai Catherine McAuley Centre, 21 Peer Street, on Tuesday, January 17, at 4.00pm. Livestream of Sr Marie Funeral Mass is available by following
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WEBB, ValerieMae (Val)(nee French)

Peacefully on 2 January 2023, 8 days before her 89th birthday, at Bupa St Andrews Care Home, Hamilton. Beloved wife of the late John. Loved mother of Jennifer (Jenny) and the late Janet. Sister of Lois and the late John. A celebration of Val’s life will be held at All Saints Community Church, 191 Sandwich Road, St Andrews, Hamilton, on Monday 23 January 2023 at 11.00am, followed by a private interment at Hamilton Park Cemetery. All communications should be sent to the Webb family, C/- PO Box 4449, Hamilton 3247. Donations to Rainbow Place, PO Box 325 WMC, Hamilton 3240 would be welcome and can be made at the funeral service.
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TASKER, Dorothy May (Dot)

On Monday, January 9, 2023, aged 77, passed away peacefully at Nelson Hospital. Loved Mum of Julie, Ricky, Rowan (dec) and Craig (dec). Loved Nana of her 4 grandsons and all of her great-grandchildren. After a private cremation there will be an afternoon tea held at Nelson Golf Club, 38 Bolt Road, Tahunanui, Today, Friday, January 13, at 2.00pm, to remember and share. Please no flowers but any messages can be sent to Ricky at 50 Masefield Street, Stoke, Nelson. The family wish to thank the wonderful caring staff at Coastal View Retirement Village.

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STEVENSON, Harold John

Passed away peacefully at Calvary Rest Home, Invercargill, on December 25, 2022, aged 92 years.
A life well lived.
Dearly loved husband of the late Daphne. Loved father and father-in-law of Susan and Mark Bell, Phillip Stevenson, Annie and Brent Hagen, Christine and Rodney Forbes, Jenny and Arnie Engelberger. Loved grandad of his 14 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren.
R.I.P.
Many thanks to the staff at Calvary Rest Home. Messages can be sent to C Forbes, 80 Moulson Street, Invercargill 9812.

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JORDAN, Esther Kathleen (nee Chapman)

Sunrise 22.11.1931
to Sunset 01.01.2023.
Loved wife of the late John (dec). Loved mother and mother-in-law of Kevin and Lynlyn, Stephen, Alison and George. Dearly loved and adored nana and great-nana of all her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Your long suffering is now over mum, go to the waiting arms of your beloved JJ.
A service and private cremation for Esther has been held. Any messages to 52 Clyde Road, Wairoa.

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HANSEN, Marjory Dawn Ethel (Marj)

Passed away peacefully in her 95th year surrounded by family on Saturday, January 7, 2023 at Hamilton. Dearly loved wife of the late Noel. Loved mother and mother-in-law of Noeline and Bruce Hills, Barry and Liz, Janice and Laurie Tubman, Raewyne and Wayne Berryman and the late Marilyn. Loved nana of 17 Grandchildren and many Great-Grandchildren and Great-Great-Grandchildren.
Forever loved.
In accordance to Marj’s wishes, a private family service has been held on Wednesday, January 11, at Simplicity Bereavement Services. All communications, please, to Simplicity Bereavement Services, PO Box 10356, Te Rapa, Hamilton 3200.

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REID, Trevor Maxwell

Peacefully with family by his side on Saturday, 7 January 2023, the day before his 82nd birthday. Cherished and adored husband of Janice for 60 years. Devoted and caring Dad and father-in-law of Dennis & Linda, Michael & Lynda, and Sharon & Warren Patterson. Fun-loving and generous Grandad of Matthew, Jamie and Lisa; Chloe and Shane; and Liam, Siobhan and Heath. Great Grandad of Amelia, Bella, Jasper, and Briarly with two more expected. A private service has been held. Messages to the Reid Family may be left on Trevor’s tribute page at eagars.co.nz/trevor. If you wish to watch Trevor’s funeral service it is available on his tribute page.

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KERR, Mary Greta(nee Butterfield)

Passed away after a long battle on January 11, 2023, aged 88 years. Loved wife to the late David, loved mother to Alan, Leonie, Gary, and Leisa, and loved grandmother and great-grandmother.
Will be sadly missed by all.

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MEYRICK, Barry Robert

Passed away suddenly at Wellington Hospital on 7 January 2023, aged 57. Treasured son of Bob & Grace (late). Forever loved husband of Raewyn. Much loved brother, brother-in-law, uncle & great-uncle to Jackie, Trev & Ellie, Andy, Debbie & Phil, Tracey, Sheryl, Steven, Denise, Megan & Tony, Kylie, Ryan & Georgia, Lance & Lynie. Will be sadly missed by all the friends who knew him. Barry’s service will be held at The Lodge at the Inlet, 182 Paekakariki Hill Road, Pauatahanui on Tuesday, 17 January 2023 at 11.00am. If you would like to leave a message for the family or view a livestream of the service, please visit Barry’s page at tributes.co.nz. In lieu of flowers, please kindly make a donation to the Wellington Free Ambulance.
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JUDD, Patricia Anne (Anne)

Passed peacefully on January 10, 2023. Loving wife of the late Stanley Frederick (Fred), adored mother and mother-in-law of Jeff and Lisa and Deb. Cherished grandmother to William, Lucy, Taylor, Louis and Harri, great-grandmother to Huxley. Loved sister to Murray and sister-in-law to Marion (dec), Phil and Shirley. A Memorial Service will be held at 2.00pm on Thursday, January 26, 2023 at Westpark Chapel, Wairakei Road. Lamb and Hayward.

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LINDSAY, Marie Elizabeth(nee Brown)

Passed away peacefully at Rowena Jackson on Wednesday, January 11, 2023, in her 80th year. Dearly loved wife of the late Bruce. Loved mother and mother-in-law of Jackie and Logan Edwards, Karen and Joe Hughes, and Paul and Angela Lindsay. Loved Nanna with the chooks of Liam and Jamie; Noah; Scott and Jenna. Loved sister and sister-in-law of Alan* and Margaret*, Florence* Brown, Peter* and Chrissie Brown. Bill* and Margaret* Brown, May* and Robin* Tait, Dorothy* and Edwin* Kelly. A loved aunty to all her nieces and nephews. A dear friend of Gay. Special thanks to Marilou and the team at Rowena Jackson. A service to celebrate Marie’s life will be held at J Fraser and Sons Chapel, Cnr Esk and Doon Streets, Invercargill, on Wednesday, January 18 at 1.30pm. Interment at the Calcium Cemetery to follow. Messages to 191 Coggins Road, Otatara RD 9, Invercargill 9879, or to Marie’s tribute page at frasersfunerals.co.nz/tributes where livestream details are available.
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MURPHY, Robert John (Bob)

23.01.1942 — 11.01.2023
Loved son of the late Albert and Flo Murphy. Dearly loved father and father-in-law of Cherie and Nick Meulenbroek, Michael and Nicole Murphy and Kerry Murphy. Grandad of Thomas, Kate and Maya. Brother and brother-in-law of Margaret and Cecil Sell, and Alan Murphy. Friend of Lin Patterson, Cindy Murphy and the late Annie Irving. Loved uncle to his nieces and nephews. Funeral details to follow. Messages to 19 Tamblyn Drive, Lake Roxburgh Village, Roxburgh 9571.

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McALLEY, William Murray (Murray)

Of Feilding, formerly of Hunterville. Passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday 10th January 2023, aged 89 years. Dearly loved husband of Marg for 59 years. Loved Dad and father-in-law to Alex & Jo Hunterville, Anna and Albert McDowall Feilding. Loved Granddad of Ben and also loved Murray to Michelle & Adam, Jed & Hannah, Stanley, Rheana, and families. In accordance with Murray’s wishes, a Private Cremation has taken place. Family and friends are invited to a celebration of Murray’s life to be held at the farm, 37 Agnews Road, Hunterville, at 2.00pm on Friday, January 20th 2023.

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GILES, Kelvin (Scruff)

Passed away peacefully and surrounded by loving whnau on Thursday 12 January 2023, after a brief illness. Cherished husband of Donna. Dearly loved Dad of Braunia, Travis, Anton (deceased), Eugene (deceased), Roydon, Aaron, and Sam. A much loved Grandad to all his mokos. Messages for Scruff’s whnau can be left via www.beauchamp.co.nz.... A service for Scruff will be held in the Feilding Funeral Chapel, 282 Kimbolton Road, Feilding, on Monday 16 January 2023, at 11.00am, followed by private cremation.
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