WALLACE, Audrey Veronica (nee Hawke)
At home on January 6, 2023, with her loving family at her side
TOPAREA, Nooroa Ki RarotongaKimi Metua
Peacefully at Hospice Southland, with family by his side, on Monday, January 9, 2023. Dearly loved father and best friend of Junior, and Liane. Loved grandad and koko to all his grand and great-grandchildren. A loved brother and uncle. Special friend to Diana and Ebony, and friend to many. A Service for Nooroa to celebrate his life will be held at the Bluff Rugby Club, Foyle Street, Bluff, on Saturday, January 14, 2023 at 10.00am, followed by an interment at Greenpoint Cemetery. Messages to the “Toparea family”, PO Box 632, Invercargill, or you can leave a message on his tribute page at mwfunerals.co.nz/s/nooroa
PHILBRICK, Bruce Henry
Passed away peacefully at Charles Upham Retirement Village, Rangiora, aged 78. Loved husband of the late Heather. Dearly loved husband and best friend of Mavisanne. Adored father, father-in-law and grandad of Glen, Karen and Samuel, Aaron, Cécile, Marissa and Chloé. Cherished by his sisters and brothers Barbara (deceased), Margaret, Patrick (deceased), and Kevin, along with his step-sons and their families - Andrew, Nikki, Abby, Lily and James, and Hamish, Karin, Lennox and Ruben. A service to celebrate Bruce is to be held at the Rangiora Baptist Church, 111 East Belt, on Tuesday, January 17, 2023 at 1.00pm. Messages to the Philbrick family can be sent C/- PO Box 35, Rangiora 7440.
HAMILTON, Doreen Hilda
Peacefully at Lister Home, Waimate, on Monday, January 9, 2023, aged 90 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Murray. Dearly loved mother and mother-in-law of Graeme and Pam, and Ross. Loved grandma of Melissa and Jonny, Amy and Antz; Scott, and Nikita. Sister and sister-in-law of the late Rob Joyce, the late Bill and Hilda Joyce, and Jan and Ron Young. A service to celebrate Doreen’s life will be held at St Augustine’s Church, 15 John Street, Waimate, on Tuesday, January 17, 2023 at 1.00pm. The family wish to thank the wonderful staff, residents and friends of Lister Home, and the vicars and members of St Augustine’s Church. In lieu of flowers, donations to Lister Home would be gratefully accepted and may be left at the service. Messages to
SCOTT, Audrey Alice(nee Belford)
Formerly of Eastbourne, passed away on 21 December 2022. Wife of the late Allan Scott. Loved mother of Lynne, Dianne and Julie, and special Nana and Grand-Nana to Asha, Abigail, Elliot, Jay, Aurelia, Malakai, Solène and Hazel. In accordance with Audrey’s wishes a private cremation has been held. Messages to 308 Letts Gully Road, Alexandra.
de GROOT, Gerald
Loved son of Johannes* and Maria*, a loved brother to all his brothers and sisters in the Netherlands, and his late brother Kees (Gore), a loved son-in-law of Archie* and Matilda* Stewart, a special friend and brother-in-law of Nellie Stanton, a loved brother-in-law, and an uncle to all his nieces and nephews.
(*denotes deceased)
TAVERNER, Mostyn Walter
Passed away peacefully after a long and courageous journey on Tuesday, 3rd January 2023. Aged 81 Years. Dearly loved husband of the late Alice. Adored father of Angela and Julie and father-in-law of Dave. Much loved granddad of Regan, Rach and Josh.
Finally at peace and reunited with his Alice (Alliebear).
At Moss’ request a private burial has taken place. There will be a Memorial Service for both Alice and Moss, to be held at The Morrinsville Events Centre, Ron Ladd Place, Morrinsville, on Wednesday, 8th February 2023, at 1.00pm. All communications to the Taverner Family, c/- 3 Hallys Lane, Cambridge 3434.
EAGLE, Wayne David
On January 8, 2023, peacefully at Nurse Maude Hospice, surrounded by family. Dearly loved husband of Marilyn, loved father and father-in-law of Nick and Kim, and Liz and Logan, treasured grandad of Georgia, Tayla, and Molly, loved by his “grandog” Piper. A big thank you to Kathryn, Sharon, Liz and the team at Nurse Maude Hospice for their care, love and support. Messages may be addressed to The Family of the late Wayne Eagle, c/- PO Box 39001, Christchurch 8545. In lieu of flowers, donations to Nurse Maude would be appreciated and may be made directly online at nursemaude.org.nz. A Celebration of Wayne’s life will be held in our Westpark Chapel, 467 Wairakei Road, Burnside, on Tuesday, January 17, at 2.00pm.
BENNETT, Dwayne
Passed away peacefully on Monday, 9th January 2023 at Waikato Hospital. Much loved son of Warwick and Lynette. Brother of Rochelle. Loving father of Kodie and Brooke.Father-in-law of Jada Proud Pop Pop of Navee. Beloved partner of Jenny and step-dad of Jacob, Angus and Connor. A big thank you to all the staff at Waikato hospital for their amazing care of Dwayne. A service to celebrate the life of Dwayne will be held in the Matamata Club, Rawhiti Room, Rawhiti Ave, Matamata, on Friday, 13th January, at 11.00am. Dwayne service will be live streamed, please refer to watersonsfuneralservices.co.nz for the link, under funeral recordings. All communications to the Bennett family c/- 6 Tamihana Street, Matamata.
WEBBY, Anne Mary(nee Koppens)
It is with sadness that we announce the death of Anne who passed away in the early hours of the morning, Tuesday 10 January 2023, aged 83 years. She leaves behind her husband Pat, her son and daughter-in-law Dave & Lynda, her daughter and son-in-law Sharon & Steve, her grandchildren Adele, Andrew & Fiona, Matt and Sarah, Alex & Lydia, and great-grandchildren Ellen, Sam, Ryleigh, Kayden, Thomas, Ada and Sophie. Anne was part of a large and loving family and also leaves behind her beloved brothers and brothers-in-law, her sister and sisters-in-law, and many nieces and nephews. A Requiem Mass will be held for Anne at St Joseph’s Catholic Church, 86 Clarkin Road, Hamilton, on Friday 13 January at 1.30pm, followed by private cremation.
WRIGHT, Robert Stanley (Bob)
Passed away peacefully surrounded by his loved ones at Trinity Home and Hospital Hawera on Monday 9th January 2023, aged 85 years. Dearly loved husband of the late Helma. Loved and treasured father and father-in-law of Therese, and Roberta & Alan Murray. Loving Grandad to Mark & Kelly, Rachel & Mncedisi; Nicole & Richard, and Stephanie & Ben. Great Grandad of Henry; and Lincoln. Loved brother of Emil (Dec), Greta (Dec), George (Dec), Dennis (England), and June (Hawera). Messages may be sent to the Wright family C/- Hardings PO Box 605 Hawera 4640. A Requiem Mass will be held for Bob at St Joseph’s Catholic Church, Victoria Street Hawera on Friday 13th January 2023, commencing at 11.00am. Followed by a private committal.
TIMPANY, Basil Herbert
K-Force 208412 (Driver)
Peacefully in the loving care of the staff of Rowena Jackson, on Monday, January 9, 2023; in his 93rd year. Dearly loved husband of the late Fay (Faisie), much loved father and father-in-law of Jillian and Harold Jennings, Helen and Ray McIlwrick, Vicki and Warren Burns, Neale and Veronica (Perth). Dearly loved Grandad Baz of Louise and Wally, Katherine and Brendon, Christopher and Sarah, Jodi and Tim, Kylie, Melanie, Dean and Kristie, Todd and Ashleigh, Fayanna and Teagan, loved great-grandad of Brittany, Hannah; Oliver, Ahna, and Finn; Remy, Leo and Indy; Ngarea and Jayden and Bubba Aroha; Kowhai, Neihana, and Tamai; Mia, and Vinnie, Orion, and Rayne; Maddie, Makenzi, and Makai. A service to celebrate Basil’s life will be held in the Avenal Park Chapel, 75 Fox Street, Invercargill, on Saturday, January 14 at 10.00am, the service will conclude with a burial at the Eastern Cemetery. If you wish to view the service via livestream, you can do this by going to the Avenal Park Website, Obituaries page and click on Basil’s page. Messages to 80D Black Road, Otatara 9879.
SPEEDY, Elizabeth Ida (Betty)
Betty passed away peacefully on 7 January 2023, aged 93. Adored wife of the late Reg, she leaves her three children – Vivienne, Barbara and Robert - with wonderful and loving memories of the most amazing mother, and will be missed by all three and their partners Royden, Nick and Teresa. A celebration of Betty’s long life will be held on Thursday 12 January at 10.30am, at Seddon Park Funeral Home, 49 Seddon Rd, Frankton, Hamilton.
Finally reunited with Reg,
the love of her life. It’s been an incredible journey.
All communications to the Speedy family C/- PO Box 5523, Frankton, Hamilton 3242.
ROOK, Raymond
Taranaki Provincial Fire Brigade Association and Taranaki Gold Star Association acknowledge the passing of Raymond Rook, Life Member and past Chief of Okato Fire Brigade. Ray was a member and patron of the Taranaki Provincial Fire Brigade Association, Gold Star member of Taranaki Gold Star Association and awarded a Queens Service Medal in 1990. Our condolences to Ray’s family, friends and Okato Fire Brigade. Funeral service for Ray is at the Abraham Funeral Home - Saturday 14th January 1100.
HALDANE, Glenys Fay
On 6 January 2023, peacefully at Tauranga Hospital. Dearly loved wife of Andrew (dec), and much loved mother of Clyde & Liz; Andrea & Patrick; and Nikki & Martin. Treasured Nana to Andy, Will, Maddy, Piper, Jacques, Bethany, Izabella, Dominik, Julian and Sebastian. A service to celebrate Gleny’s life will be held at Legacy Funerals, 383 Pyes Pa Road, Tauranga, at 2.30pm on Saturday 14 January, followed by private cremation. Communication to the Glenys Haldane Family, C/- PO Box 3136, Tauranga 3142.
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