Death Notices

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

Recent Notices in New Zealand

Death

MYLONAS, Michael John (Mike)

Peacefully at home in Tokoroa after a short illness, on January 5, 2023. Aged 51 years. Dearly loved brother to Michelle, and loved son to the late John and the late Shirley. Loved by all his friends and work colleagues at St John. Missed by his furbaby Spark.
"Always loved."
According to Mike’s wishes a private cremation will be held, with a Memorial service to be held at a later date.
South Waikato Funeral Services Ltd, FDANZ
PO Box 459, Tokoroa

Death

McALLEY, Ian Martin

On Friday, January 6, 2023 (as the result of an accident). Dearly loved husband and best friend of Phillippa. Loving and proud Dad to Georgie and Lulu. Much loved and respected son-in-law of Averil Langrell. Loved brother-in-law of Jennifer and John (Cairns), Elizabeth and Simon (Queenstown), Carolyn and Dean (Auckland), and Suzanne (Pleasant Point), and all his nephews and nieces in New Zealand and Australia.

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JONES, Nevis

Died on Friday, January 6, 2023 at Dunstan Hospital, Clyde, aged 88 years. A very much loved husband and best friend of Margaret for 62 years. Devoted father to his daughters Belinda, Tracy, Rebecca (dec), and to his son Martin. This fun loving man was also adored by his six grandchildren Alex, Marco, Elmo, Lillian, Bella and Claudia. A memorial service celebrating Nevis’s life will be held at Aoraki Funeral Services, 160 Mountain View Road, Timaru, on Saturday, January 14, 2023 at 2.00pm. A live-stream of the service is available, please email office@aoraki.kiwi.nz or call 03 6862148.

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BOS, Nola Rose

On Saturday 7 January 2023, peacefully at the Masonic Rest Home, Levin, aged 86 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Albert Bos. Much loved mother of Sonja and mother-in-law of Brent. Oma to Amy and Kieran, Luke and Helen, and Adam and Luke. Great-Oma to Donny, Hunter and Willow. Special thanks to the Masonic Rest Home for their care and the friends that visited Nola. A gathering to celebrate Nola’s life will take place at 279 Kimberley Road, Levin, on Saturday 14 January at 1.00pm.

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CLARKE, Wendy Maree

Passed away peacefully at Te Nikau Grey Hospital, on January 6, 2023, aged 82. Dearly loved wife of the late Roger, and Lewis Evans, much loved mum of Sarah Evans, loved nana of Freya Johnson, loved mother-in-law of Jason Johnson, loved sister and sister-in-law of Diane Vincent, and Jenny (deceased) and Nigel Warden, loved sister-in-law of Meryl & Noel Evans. Messages to 44 Doyle Street, Blaketown, Greymouth 7805. As per Wendy’s wishes, a cremation has taken place here on the Coast at the Westland Crematorium.

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HART, David Lynn (Dave)

On Monday, January 2, 2023, our hearts were shattered when Dave passed away due to an accident. Deeply loved husband and soulmate of Glenda for 54 years. Adored dad, best friend and rock of Michael (dec) and Debbie. Loved and respected father-in-law of Roy. Best mate and cherished Poppa of Kobie. A treasured friend and father figure to Shane and Angela. Dearly loved youngest brother and brother-in-law of Brian and Wendy, Merv and Ann. In Kobie’s words, "Poppa was the man who was always there."
Time to rest now, dad.
The work is all done.

A private cremation will take place but a celebration of Dave’s life will be held in the coming weeks (date to be advised). In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to Westpac Rescue Helicopters or St John Ambulance. All communications to Simply Funerals, 20 Whiore Ave, Tauriko. To leave a message for the family please visit Dave’s Tribute page www.simplycremations.co.nz...

Death

TESTER, Neville John

Sunrise 23 January 1945 —
Sunset 6 January 2023
Taken suddenly after a short illness. Loved and cherished husband of Judith, Beloved father of Karen and Anne-Marie. Respected father-in-law of Aaron and Brendon. Special grandad of Lucy and Benji. Special grandy of Caitlin and Sophia. Loved brother of Brian, Noeline, John and Leonie. Messages to the Tester family may be placed in Neville’s tribute book at www.tributes.co.nz... or posted c/- PO Box 44-176, Lower Hutt. A service to celebrate Neville’s life will be held at 11.30am, Wednesday 11th January 2023 at the Harbour city chapel, 674 Fergusson drive, Upper Hutt.


Those we love don’t go away,

They walk beside us everyday

Unseen, unheard, but always near,

So loved, so missed, so very dear.

Death

HAGENSON, Donald Anders (Don)

On January 6, 2023, suddenly at home, aged 70 years. Dearly loved husband of Venessa. Loved Dad and father-in-law of Aaron & Mary, Glen & Debbie, Sarah & Daniel. Cherished Poppa of all his grandchildren. Life long friend of Bev.
Don will be sadly missed by all his family and friends.
A memorial service for Don will be held at the Ngaruawahia RSA in Market Street on Thursday, January 12, at 1.30pm.

Death

MITIKULENA, Meretaumoe

Passed away on Friday, January 6, 2023, peacefully at Wellington Regional Hospital, aged 73 years. Dearly loved wife of 51 years of Arbutus Snr (Arby). Loving mum of Alvin, Allen, Adrienne, Arbutus Jnr (deceased), and their partners. Devoted Nana of Alexander and Armeresa. Cherished by all her family and friends. Messages to the Mitikulena family may be left in Meretaumoe’s tribute book at www.tributes.co.nz... or posted c/- PO Box 14-366, Kilbirnie, Wellington 6241. A service for Meretaumoe will be held at the Wellington Seventh-Day Adventist Church, 27 Tasman Street,
Mt Cook, Wellington on Friday, January 13, at 10.00am, followed by burial at Makara Cemetery. This service can be viewed via the livestream tab on the Tributes website.

Death

NUKU, Angus George

Reg. No. 597421
Passed away peacefully at Elizabeth R Rest Home, Stratford, on Saturday 7th January 2023, aged 83 years. Beloved husband of the late Margaret. Loved son of the late Te Amohou Wikitoria Nuku and Ngarua George Nuku. Loved brother of June; Henry (deceased); Eileen
(deceased); Phyllis (deceased); Robert; Colleen; Dolores; Timothy (deceased); George; Charles (deceased); and Dianne. Adored Poppa of
Maree, Derek, Maria, Michaela, Alexandra and Olly. Loved brother-in-law of Jan, Patricia and Bruce. Loved Uncle of all his nieces and nephews. A service for Angus will be held at the Aotea Marae, Hastings Road, Okaiawa, on Monday 9th January 2023 at 2pm. For those unable to attend the service you can view live stream on https

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RATTENBURY, Jill Helen (nee Price)

21.01.1942 — 31.12.2022
Passed way at home, aged 80 years. Much loved wife of the late Rex. Loved mum and mother-in-law of Mike, Lianne and Carl. Very special and loved grandma of Kelly and Chris. Following Jill’s wishes a family service has been held.
‘Always Loved and Remembered’
All communications to Rattenbury Family, c/- PO Box 241, Te Kuiti 3941.
V J Williams & Sons
Funeral Directors Association of NZ

Death

SALISBURY, Frederick David

Fred passed peacefully on Monday 2nd January 2023 at Jean Sandel Resthome, New Plymouth, aged 88 years. Much loved husband of Marian for 58 years. Treasured father and father-in-law of Deborah, David and Jo, Jeff and Julie, Helen and Tony, and Kate. Much loved Grandad of William and Izzy, Emma and Jason, Oliver and Samuel, Jade and Georgia, Rio and Charlea. Many thanks to the staff at Jean Sandel for their wonderful care of Fred in his later years. In accordance with Fred’s wishes, a private family service has been held. Any messages may be sent to ‘The Salisbury Family’, c/- PO Box 46, Oakura 4345.
a simple cremation
& burials
Ph 0800 236 236

Death

SOLOMON, Ratapu Nelson Leigh

It is with the heaviest of hearts, we, the whanau of Ratapu Nelson Leigh Solomon, announce that he passed away peacefully surrounded by his whnau late Friday 6 January 2023, with a total innings of 77 years. Eldest son of the late Harata and Matuaiwi Solomon. Beloved husband for nearly 50 years of ‘his treasure’ Ann (Mandy). Dearly loved Dad of Gina, Támara and Pehi James. Best Koro ever to his darlings, Miriama, Te Pehi, Taamara, Tiana, Raukawa, Rasmus and Maarja. Even more dearly cherished Koro Nelson to Amaia, August, Indiarna, Ocean, Eliana, Ahurangi (dec), Onyx and Awariki. The tangihanga will be held at Takapuwahia Marae, Takapuwahia, on Tuesday 10 January 2023, at 11.00am.

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WILLIAMS, Roger Martin

On Saturday, 7th January 2023 at Nelson, aged 82 years. Loved son of the late Bruce and Margery Williams, loved brother of Stephanie Sturge (Christchurch), and Michael Williams (Lyttelton). Uncle of Tim, Anna and Matthew. Messages may be addressed to Stephanie Sturge, PO Box 34060, Christchurch 8440, or mimiandmichael@yahoo.co.nz The Funeral Service for Roger will be held at Christ Church Cathedral, Trafalgar Square, Nelson, on Wednesday, 11th March, at 11.00am.

Death

SELF, Peter James

Passed away peacefully on January 6, 2023, at age 95. Dearly loved husband of Lois, who were married for 73 years. Much loved father of Gary & Joni and Kate & Mark. Treasured grandfather of Jeremy, Tony, Natasha, James, Pene and Annabel and great-grandfather to Scott and Alex. A Funeral for Peter will be held at St John’s Anglican Church, Arawata Street, Te Awamutu on Wednesday, January 11, at 1.00pm followed by a private cremation. All communications please to the Self family, PO Box 137, Te Awamutu 3840.
Te Awamutu Funeral Services, FDANZ

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