RILEY, Peter Grove
Passed away peacefully on Monday, January 9, 2023. Aged 86. Loved husband of the late Dianne. Loved Dad and father-in-law of Russell and Sarah, Jaala and Nick Hallett. Well loved Poppa Riley of Holly, Zoe and Alex. Messages can be sent to the family c/- 164 Tahunanui Drive, Nelson 7011. A service for Peter will be held at the Hope Community Church, Ranzau Road, Hope, on Saturday, January 14, at 11.00am.
BUCHANAN, Iain
20.06.1942 — 8.01.2023
Geographer, author, and illustrator extraordinaire. Son of Prof. Keith and Ruth Buchanan (both deceased). Suddenly at his home in Malaysia with Maznoor by his side. Adored husband and best friend of Maznoor. Much loved father of Keith. Beloved brother of Jane and Bride, and brother-in-law of Graham. Loved and respected by all his nieces, nephews, and extended family. Messages to 14 Ames Street, Paekakariki.
ALEXANDER, Neville Wayne
Passed away suddenly on January 2, 2023; aged 76 years. Loved husband, dad, grandad, great-grandad, great great-grandad, brother, and friend. In lieu of flowers, donations to Heart Foundation would be appreciated and may be made online at bit.ly... Messages may be addressed to The Family of late Neville Alexander, c/- 19 London Street, Richmond, Christchurch 8013. At Neville’s request, a private service to be held.
FORD, Catherine Eadie (nee Hill)
15.11.1933 — 08.01.2023
Dearly loved wife of the late Hilaire (HJ) Ford, much loved mother and mother-in-law of Elizabeth and Ross, Jo-Anne and Simon and Hillary. Adored and devoted dodo/gran to Robert, Abigail and Thomas, Samantha, Talei and Abby. Great dodo/gran to Blake and Thea, Jacob and Izzy, Bentley, Sophie, Lilith, Freya and Anya, Remington, Oakley and Henley. Only daughter of the late Fred and Lizzie Hill. Sister and sister-in-law to the late Joseph, Jim (dec) and Sandra, the late Alf and Faith, Tony and Joan (dec). Aunt to her nephews and nieces. Loved member of the Edmund Rice Community, particularly her Wharenui Road Brothers. A special thank you to all the staff at Homestead Ilam for their kindness and care of mum. A celebration of Cath’s life will be held at Our Lady of Victories Catholic Church at 2.00pm on Friday, January 13, 2023.
GRAY, Winifred Jean (Jean)
Of Feilding, formerly of Awahuri. Passed away peacefully at Palmerston North Hospital on Saturday 7 January 2023. Aged 87 years. Loved wife of the late John. Loved Mum of Ross, Glen, and Roger. Adored Nana of Scott, Susanna, Lauren, Hayley; Rebecca, Isaac, and Solomon. Loved by her extended family and friends. Messages to the Gray family, C/- PO Box 1014, Palmerston North 4440. A farewell for Jean will be held at The Lychway Chapel, 5 Roy Street, Palmerston North, on Saturday 14 January 2023 at 2.00pm. Jean loved flowers and mourners are invited to bring flowers and place them on and around her casket.
VAN DEN HOORN, Margaret Lilian (Marge)
Formerly of Kelso and Tapanui. Born England on August 18, 1940, died January 2, 2023. Eldest daughter of the late Flo and the late Don Ross. Wife of Koos (deceased). Much loved mother and mother-in-law of Debbie and Colin Sturgin (Auckland), Martin and Margaret (Tuatapere) and Karen (Dunedin). Grandmother of Kelly, Melissa and Jenna. Great-Grandmother of Tyler, Zara, Matthew and Emmett. Loved sister of Beryl and niece Melissa (Invercargill). A brave battle with cancer. As per Marge’s wishes a private cremation was held yesterday. Messages to 251 Tweed Street, Invercargill, or you can go to Marge’s tribute page at mwfunerals.co.nz/s/marge In lieu of flowers a donation to SPCA.
STANLEY, Valerie Margaret (Val)
Peacefully on Friday, January 6, 2023. Dearly loved wife and best friend of Geoff (deceased). Loved mother and mother-in-law of Mary (deceased), Vicki and Robin Brown, Greg and Anne, Chris and Clare, Clare and Peter McKenzie, Jude and Ken Mackwell; mother-in-law of Penny (deceased). Loved Nana Val of her 17 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren. A big thank you to the staff of Christchurch Hospital, especially Ward 11 and heartfelt gratitude to all the staff at Nurse Maude Hospice for the loving care they gave Val. In lieu of flowers, donations in Val’s name to Nurse Maude Hospice would be much appreciated. A service to celebrate Val’s life to be held at St Mary & St Francis de Sale Catholic Church, Rangiora on Friday, January 13, 2023 at 12.00pm. Messages to Val’s family can be sent C/- PO BOX 35, Rangiora 7440.
BARKER, Grant Harvey
Suddenly on 4 January 2023 at Hutt Hospital. Much loved son of Norma & the late Stewart. Dearly loved brother of Kaye and Diane. Respected brother-in-law of Chris and John. Dearly loved uncle to Emma. He will be deeply missed by his many friends and colleagues in the Automotive trade. A service for Grant will be held in Cornwall Manor, corner Cornwall Street and Knights Road, Lower Hutt, on Friday 13 January at 2.00pm, followed by private cremation.
CHAPMAN, William Taylor
Loved eldest son of William and Margaret Chapman (dec), loved brother and brother-in-law of Jocelyn and Stewart Allen (Whangarei), Patricia and Kevin (dec) Burdon (Lake Hayes), Johnny and Pam Chapman (Alexandra), Maree and Kevin Lewis (Roxborough), Joy and Steve McDermott (Sydney), and dearly loved uncle of all his nephews and nieces.
GLASS, Charles William Robert (Charlie)
On January 9, 2023, peacefully with family, aged 92. Dearly loved husband of the late Joan. Much loved dad of Lorraine and Bryce Thomson (Hokitika), Pauline Hapi (Ross), and Kelly and Francina (Hari Hari). Loved Pop of Sonya, Natasha, Kristin, Jenna, Elizabeth, Dean, Charles, the late Alida, and Old Pop of his 14 great-grandchildren. Loved brother and brother-in-law of David and Jill Glass, Helen and John Eskett, and the late Gordon and Joan Glass. Messages to 95 Keogans Road, RD2, Hokitika 7882, or cans be left on Charlie’s tribute page at www.thompsonfd.co.nz.... A service to celebrate Charlie’s life is to be held in the Guy Menzies Community Hall, Main Road, Hari Hari, on Monday, January 16, commencing at 1.00pm, followed by cremation.
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DOY, Norma Frances
Passed away peacefully at New Vista Rest Home Whanganui on 6 January 2023. Loved wife of the late Barry, and Bill. Loved Mum and mother-in-law of Sue, David, and Benjamin and Ninya. Respected Step-Mum of Sonia, Marlene, and Angela. Special Nana of Aimee, Melissa, Samantha, and Joshua. Loved Dee of Ali, Vini, Charlotte, Trav, Jaxson, Cooper, Austin, Meya Rose, and Violet Rose. Loved sister of Robert and Jeannie, and the late Loris. Special thanks to the team at New Vista for their loving care of Norma. In accordance with Norma’s wishes a private service has been held.
ENG, Fung Yin
Passed away peacefully on Sunday 8th January 2023. Dearly loved wife of the late Shun Ken Eng, loved mother & mother-in-law of Edwin & Deborah, Bruce & Andrea, Victor & Sharon, Wendy & Peter. Treasured Yen Yen of Georgia & Alex, Brittany, Amanda & Ant, Katie & Mikey, David & Elaine, Jason & Hazel, Michelle & Liam, Scott & Aira, much loved Por Por of Christopher & Christel, cherished Buk Buk of Keira, Xavier & Maggie. Revered & treasured member of the extended Ng family. You will forever be in our hearts. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Wellington Free Ambulance or the Seyip Association can be left at the service. Messages to the Eng family may be posted c/- PO Box 14-366, Kilbirnie, Wellington, 6241. A service to celebrate Fung Yin’s life will be held at the Cockburn Street Chapel cnr of Cockburn Street & Onepu Road, Kilbirnie, Wellington, on Friday 13th January at 11.00am, followed by a private interment at the Makara Cemetery.
MOORE, Kathleen Faye (Faye)
It is with much sadness the we announce the passing of our beautiful Faye on Sunday, January 8, 2023, aged 83. Eldest daughter of George Reko* and Elizabeth Mary (Molly)* Amos. A dearly loved and respected sister of Aileen* and Doug* MacNaught, and adored “Fazey Wazey” of her youngest sister Lorraine “Bugsy” and John* White (Mataura). Loving wife to Colin*, and loving mother to Stewart and Veronika (Berlin, Germany). Dearly loved Mum of Fi and Andrew Smith (Invercargill), and cherished Nana Faye of James, George, and Tom. Much loved Aunty Faye to all her nieces and nephews. As per Faye’s wishes, a private farewell will be held on Friday, January 13. Until then, Faye is resting in the special care of J Fraser & Sons, cnr Esk and Doon Streets, Invercargill. An open Committal Service will be held at 2.00pm on Wednesday, March 1 at Mataura Cemetery where her ashes will be interred. Donations to Hospice Southland in her memory would be appreciated at any time, or at the Mataura service. Tributes can be sent to 110 Duke Street, Invercargill 9810, or to Faye’s tribute page at frasersfunerals.co.nz/tributes
(*denotes deceased)
ESPLIN, Mary(nee MacFadyen)
Passed away on 6 January 2023 in Hamilton. Dearly loved Mum, Granma and mother-in-law of Heather, Mark and Lachlan, Linda, Brent, Abbey and Lily.
She will be sadly missed.
A service to celebrate Mary’s life will be held at Woodside Estate, 132 Woodside Road, Tamahere, Hamilton, on Tuesday 17 January 2023, at 1.00pm.
FOLLETT, Janice Barbara
26.3.1945 — 8.1.2023
Sydney, formerly of Hamilton NZ. Beloved mother of Michael (and wife Alex), Philip (dec), David, Sharyn, Christine, Richard. Cherished Nana to Tim, Charlotte and Georgia. A Celebration of Life service will be held on 16 January 2023 at Northern Suburbs Memorial Gardens, Sydney. All welcome, for livestream link please email
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