WHITE, Colin Ravenscroft
Passed away peacefully at home on 24th December 2022, aged 92. Dearly loved husband of the late Joy. Much loved father and father-in-law of Graeme and Raelene, Raewyn and Bryan, and a very special Granddad to Devyn.
A true gentleman who will be missed by many and forever loved.
Rest in peace.
A private family service has been held in keeping with Colin’s wishes.
STOTT, Merenia Jeanne (Mera)
Peacefully, with family at her side, on December 30, 2022, at Summerset at Avonhead, aged 94 years. Dearly loved wife and soulmate of Colin, for 71 years. Much loved mother and mother-in-law of Neil (deceased), Linda, Lorraine and Bruce, Anne and Lyndsy, Graeme and Netty, Gail and Graeme, and a proud grandmother and great-grandmother. Messages may be addressed to The Family of the late Mera Stott, c/- PO Box 39001, Christchurch 8545. As per Mera’s wishes, a private service has been held.
BAIKIE, Olga Evelyn
Passed away suddenly on January 2, 2023, aged 83 years. Loved wife of the late Arthur, and much loved mother and mother-in-law of Sandra and Dave Keenan, and Roslyn and Doug Caves. Loved sister and sister-in-law of Peter and the late Charmaine Little, and the late Barry little. Loved nana of her 6 grandchildren and loved friend of Graham. Thanks to the staff of Admatha Rest Home for looking after Mum.
She will be so sadly missed
In accordance with Olga’s wishes a private cremation has taken place.
DAVISON, Valerie Elizabeth
On Wednesday 4 January 2023, peacefully at Wellington Hospital. Dearly loved wife of the late Ray. Much loved mother of Susan, Claire and Fiona. Loved grandmother of Margot and Pippa and great grandmother of Aliah. In keeping with Val’s wishes, a private family farewell has been held.
BALLINGER, Bryan Robert
Sadly passed away on January 1, 2023, after a short illness, aged 79 years young. Dearly loved husband of Maria. Loved father and father-in-law of Bruce and Kris, Mark and Aimee, and David. Loved grandad of Grace, Finn, Jack, Spencer, Thomas, and Eddie.
He will be greatly missed
Special thanks to the wonderful staff at Christchurch Public Hospital. At Bryan’s request a private cremation has taken place.
MITCHELL, Peter Leonard
Died peacefully at home on 22nd December 2022, aged 79 years. Dearly loved father of Louise and Aneta, and loved brother of Pamela. He is remembered greatly with affection by his grandchildren Jack and Arabellag, and his nephew James; his brother-in-law Richard, and sons-in-law Josh and Tim. He had a wide network of friends and colleagues he worked with or coached during his long career in health and safety and leadership courses. He was a mentor to many, and his memory will live on for many years to come. A celebration of his life will be held at 2.00pm on Saturday 21st January, at the Tauranga Yacht Club, 90 Keith Allen Drive, Otumoetai, Tauranga. Messages may be sent to the Mitchell family, c/- Hope Family Funerals, 4 Keenan Road, RD 3, Tauranga 3173.
BROWN, Velma Marion(nee Belcher)
Of Invercargill. Passed peacefully at Dunedin Public Hospital on December 29, 2022, aged 85 years. Much loved wife of Jack*. Mother of Di*, Shona, Raewyn and Paul. Loved Gran of Alex, Henry and Eliza. A Memorial Service to celebrate Velma’s life will be held in the Avenal Park Chapel, 75 Fox Street, on Monday, January 16 at 2.00pm. Messages to the Brown Family, PO Box 1345, Invercargill 9840.
(*denotes deceased)
JASPERS, Elisabeth Anne (Betty)
02.01.2023
Passed away sooner than expected at Waikato Hospital. Loved Wife of Colin. Loved Mother of Michelle and Steven. Loved Mother-in-law of Mandy and Gabe. Loved Nana of Kelsey, Kayla, Matt, Laura and Connor. Loved by dog Caz. A service to celebrate Betty’s life will be held at Seddon Park Funeral Home Chapel on Wednesday 11th January 2023 at
1.30pm, followed by a private cremation. All communications to the Jaspers family C/- PO Box 5523, Frankton, Hamilton 3242.
WILLIAMSON, Lillian Barbara (Barbara)
It is with such sadness that we announce the passing of Barbara, on December 30, 2022, aged 91 years. Barbara has been a very much loved mother of Chris, and Tony, mother-in-law of Kristi, and Ruth, and grandmother of Lilly, Mitchell, Hazel, and Marshall. She was also a treasured aunt of Tina, Julie, and many others. The family would like to thank the staff
at Elmswood Hospital, they cared for Barbara so beautifully in her final days. Messages may be addressed to The Family of the late Barbara Williamson, c/- PO Box 39001, Christchurch 8545. A private Memorial Service will be held at a later date.
BURKE, Donald Richard
Born February 9, 1952. Passed away in Brisbane’s Mater Hospital on Christmas Day. Much loved son of the late Richard and Laurinda, and dad to Solomon. Loved brother of Maria, Laurinda Jnr, Tony, and the late Laurie. Sadly missed by all his family and many friends.
R.I.P. Don, playing your guitar wherever you may be.
CORN, Julian
Passed away at Wellington Hospital on 2 January 2023, aged 68 years. Now reunited with his much loved mother and father Rochelle and Victor Corn, and adored sister Petra. Loved by nephew and niece, Daniel and Sarah. Great-Uncle to Harriet and Ivy.
Will be dearly missed.
Many thanks to those involved with Julian’s care at Malvina Major Rest Home. Messages for the family may be posted to PO Box 7123, Wellington, 6242. A private cremation has been held.
CLARKSON, Frederick Neville
Born in Dunedin September 24, 1938, lived most of his life in Palmerston North, retired to Cambridge and passed away at Waikato Hospital on December 18, 2022. Aged 84 years old. Nev was a dearly loved father of Leanne and Tania, father-in-law of Eric, Grandad of Casey and Nikki, friend and companion of Patsy and much loved brother of Joyce, Colin and Gaynor. He is sadly missed by his many Clarkson, Moir, Seebeck and Towers extended family members.
A memorial service to celebrate Nev’s life will be held on January 16, 2023 at Woodside Estate, Matangi, Waikato at 11am. In lieu of flowers please send a donation to St John Ambulance.
SWEET, Geoffrey Wallace (Geoff)
On Saturday 31st December 2022 at his home. Beloved husband of Diane. Son of the late Cecil and Dorothy. Brother of Sandra and the late Tony. Father of Jeanette, Andrew, Kathryn, David and Michael. Grandfather of Jade, Susan, Isabelle, AJ, Onyx and Liam. The family extends their everlasting gratitude to all the medical staff who have supported both Geoff and Diane, enabling Geoff to remain at home. Donations to the Mary Potter Hospice would be appreciated in lieu of flowers. Messages to the Sweet family may be left in Geoff’s tribute book at www.tributes.co.nz... or posted c/- PO Box 14-366, Kilbirnie, Wellington 6241. A private service has been held.
WARDELL, Priscilla Margaret(formerly Ellis)
Passed away peacefully on December 27, 2022, in Wanaka. Loving wife of John (deceased), much loved mother of Simon, Andrew, Richard, and Roger Ellis, loving Grandmother of Harry, Penny, Katie, Phoebe, Henry, Grace, Jake, Ferg and Lilly. A private cremation has been held in Mill Creek Crematorium, Mosgiel. A celebration of Priscilla’s life will be held at the crib in Wanaka on Saturday, January 21 at midday. Messages to simon@lagonda.co.nz
PARSONS, Tatjana (nee Surikow)
Passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by love and family, on Sunday, December 25, 2022, aged 74 years. Adored wife of the late Murray. Cherished mother and mother-in-law of Helena and Andy, Daniel and Summer, and Anna-Lisa and Ben. Proud Babushka of Joe and Wills, and Clara and Emi. Loved step-grandmother of Grace and Lily, and Luca, Jayden and Emma. Much loved sister, and sister-in-law of Nik and Kirsten, and Peter and Sue. A beloved aunty, and a generous, caring friend to so many. Heartfelt thanks to all those who offered love, care and support to Tatjana and the family. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Hinewai Reserve www.hinewai.org.nz... or to Nurse Maude online at nursemaude.org.nz. A Celebration in memory of Tatjana’s life will be held at Westpark Chapel, 467 Wairakei Road, Burnside, on January 19, 2023, at 10.00am, immediately followed by an interment at Avonhead Memorial Cemetery. To watch a livestream of the service go to lambandhayward.co.nz/obituaries and click on the link in Tatjana’s obituary. For those attending the service, you are warmly invited to bring garden flowers for Tatjana and wear your favourite bright colours. The family also invites you to join in refreshments and reminiscing from 1.00pm, venue TBC. Messages c/- parsons.whanau@gmail.com.
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