REID, Margaret Jane(nee Pattison)
Passed away at Christchurch Hospital, on January 2, 2023. Dearly loved wife of Graham for 60 years, and loved mother of Murray. Daughter of the late Hugh and Edith Pattison (Mayfield/Ashburton). Sister and sister-in-law of Hugh and Jeanie (Auckland), Phillippa and the late Wayne Holstein (Kaikoura), Robert and Heather (Rangiora), James and Kathryn (Queensland), and sister-in-law of Brian and Beverley Reid (Leeston), and respected Auntie to her nieces and nephews. Messages to the Reid family, c/- PO Box 111-01, Upper Riccarton, Christchurch 8443. A private family service is to be held.
KYLE, Russell Francis (Russ)
On Thursday, January 5, 2023, at Christchurch Hospital, surrounded by his loving family, aged 71 years. Loved father and father-in-law of Simon and Alecia; Liam and Suzie; and Nick and Nina. Loved Grandad of Sophie, Ryker, and Layne. Special friend of Marie, and Barbara. Thanks to all those who cared for Russ. Messages to the Kyle family, c/- PO Box 10345, Christchurch 8145. A private cremation will be held. A Memorial Service to celebrate Russ’ life will be held at a later date, details to be advised.
LUFF, Maude Martha
On Sunday, January 1, 2023, at Burwood Hospital, aged 88 years. Loved mother and mother-in-law of Debbie and John Van der Velden (AKL), and the late Caroline. Loved Nana of Carly, and Carl; and Phillip. Loved Great-Nana. Messages to the Luff family, c/- PO Box 10345, Christchurch 8145. A private cremation will be held and a Memorial Service will be held at a later date.
MAY, Clarice Mary QSM (nee Arthur)
2.11.1921 — 6.01.2023
(101 years young) Clarice left us on the January 6, 2023 to finally see her Bill again after a very long, fruitful and happy innings. Clarice was Mum to Bill, Liz, Tommy, Mary-Jane (Mouse) and Sally, together with daughter-in-law Johanne, and son-in-law’s Peter (sadly deceased) and James. Nanny/Nan to all her many grandchildren and great-grandchildren and to her very special “psuedo daughter”, Vicky. Mum was blessed with a glass half full attitude all through her life and with her strong Christian faith, always took everything that was thrown her way, in her stride. Mum will be missed but we know for sure that she was very ready to depart this world and meet again all those who have gone before her. At this time we, as a family, wish to thank the wonderful, caring and compassionate staff at Lakes District Hospital for their outstanding care over the last days of Mum’s life. Your kindness knew no bounds and was greatly appreciated. To Michelle and Daniel, her lovely caregivers over the past 4 years, we thank you. Mum looked forward to your arrival each and every day and the general banter that was had. To all Mum’s loyal and dear friends, thank you for constantly popping in, keeping an eye on Mum, taking her on wee trips and generally, being great friends. From the May family, we thank you all. At Mum’s wishes, there will be a private gathering at home for family and friends. In lieu of flowers, we would ask that donations be given to the Queenstown Branch of the Cancer Society.
SHEPHERD, Geoffrey Philip (Geoff)
At Te Hopai Home and Hospital on 30 December 2022, aged 73. Much loved husband of Julie, treasured father of Claire and Anna, and dear brother of Peter, Lynne and Tony. A service to celebrate the life of Geoff will be held in Cornwall Manor, corner of Knights Road and Cornwall Street, Lower Hutt, on Friday 13 January at 10.30am, followed by a private cremation. In lieu of flowers, donations to Aphasia NZ Charitable Trust (aphasia.org.nz) would be appreciated.
JACKSON, Joan
Of Paraparaumu. Peacefully at Sevenoaks Care Centre on Tuesday 3 January 2023. Aged 83 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Graham. A much loved sister-in-law, and aunty to all her nieces and nephews. A service to celebrate Joan’s life will be held at the Kapiti Crematorium, in the grounds of Awa Tapu Cemetery, 133 Valley Road, Paraparaumu on Friday 13 January 2023 at 1.00pm.
"Together again with Graham"
RICHARDSON, Tim
On 6th January 2023, passed peacefully at home in Auckland, aged 85. Dearly loved husband of the late Jay. Dearly loved father of Kate, Angus and Ed. Loved grandfather of Aloysius, Ava, Zebedee, Toby, Sammie and Johnny. Loved brother of Jenny & the late Helen. Loved father-in-law of Rebecca and Rico.
Forever in our hearts.
A private family service will be held.
PERSEPHONE, Soteros
Passed away Sydney 20 December 2022, aged 87 years. Dearly loved daughter of Marika & George. Beloved sister of Polydora & Michael & John all Dec, and Athena. Much loved Aunty to Vassos & Jenny, Athena & Gerard, Andrew & Christos; Great-Aunty to Heleyni, Michael, Marika, Tim, John, Luke & Vicky; Great-Great-Aunty of Noelle & Leonidas
You live on in our hearts
Rest In Peace
Funeral to be held in Sydney. Messages to A Soteros, PO Box 350 Drummoyne, NSW 2047 Australia.
LINDSAY, Grant
25.06.1958 — 06.01.2023
Surrounded by his loved ones, after complications post Covid, at Christchurch Hospital, aged 64 years. Loved fiancé of Joanne, brother and brother-in-law of Brent and Sue Mettrick, and Phillip and Carolyn Mettrick. Uncle to his nieces and nephews Emma, Lauren, and Sarah; and Andrew, and Michael, and their children. Our thanks to Grant’s Care team, and ICU staff at Christchurch Hospital. A Celebration of Grant’s life will be held graveside at Avonhead Memorial Cemetery, 140 Hawthornden Road, Avonhead, on Wednesday, January 11, 2023, at 11.30am, followed by a gathering at Merrin Street Brewery Bar.
SMITHIES, Fred Allan
Unexpectedly at home on Friday, January 6, 2023. Beloved husband of the late Faye. Loved father and father-in-law of Allan and Monique, Brendon and Kate. Loved grandad of Oliver, Anah, Finn and Mackenzie. Loved brother and brother-in-law of the late Bob and Elaine, Sid and the late Jan, Alice and the late Eric, Jan, Dot, the late Les and Shona, Maree and Lindsay. A loved uncle to many. A celebration of Fred’s life will be held on Friday, January 13, 2023 at the Salvation Army, 29 Victoria Avenue, Invercargill, at 1.00pm. Messages to Smithies family PO Box 632, or you can leave a message on Fred’s tribute page at
mwfunerals.co.nz/s/fredrick
AYNSLEY, Peter Charles
Passed away at home, with family by his side, on December 6, 2023, aged 69. Loved husband of Sheryle, beloved Dad and father-in-law of Amber and Steve, Kieran and Rachel, and Alan and Taitha, much loved poppa of Cooper, Lachie, Isaac, Zara, and Immy, loved brother and brother-in-law of Michael, Ann and Wayne, and Joan, loved brother-in-law of Ian and Marcia, Barry and Sue, and the late Bryan, special friend of Pete O’Malley, and friend to many. Special thanks to the Reefton District Nurses, especially Trish and Sue, for their wonderful care. Messages to PO Box 43, Ikamatua 7846. A service to celebrate Peter’s life will held in the Ikamatua Hall, Main Road, Ikamatua, on Tuesday at 11.00am, followed by cremation here on the Coast at the Westland Crematorium.
WATSON, Jack William (John)
Born 19 December 1941 — Passed away 4 January 2023, aged 81 years. Loved husband of Robin, and loving father and father-in-law of Cameron and Tracey, Marnie, Jason & Helen, Robert & Famke, Bruce & Melissa, Kellie, and Barrat and Donna, and his 17 wonderful grandchildren and delightful great-granddaughter. We will celebrate John’s life at 11.00am on Tuesday, January 10, at Trinity St Paul’s Union Parish of Cambridge, 43 Queen Street, Cambridge, followed by refreshments and interment at Pukerimu Cemetery, Kaipaki Road, Cambridge.
METTRICK, Grant Lindsay
25.06.1958 — 06.01.2023
Surrounded by his loved ones, after complications post Covid, at Christchurch Hospital, aged 64 years. Loved fiancé of Joanne, brother and brother-in-law of Brent and Sue Mettrick, and Phillip and Carolyn Mettrick. Uncle to his nieces and nephews Emma, Lauren, and Sarah; and Andrew, and Michael, and their children. Our thanks to Grant’s Care team, and ICU staff at Christchurch Hospital. A Celebration of Grant’s life will be held graveside at
Avonhead Memorial Cemetery, 140 Hawthornden Road, Avonhead, on Wednesday, January 11, 2023, at 11.30am, followed by a gathering at Merrin Street Brewery Bar.
SLADE, DoreenMargaret (Deane) (nee Irwin)
Died peacefully in Auckland on Tuesday 3rd January 2023 with family present. Loved Mother and mother-in-law, of Sue and Graeme, Mike and Kirstie, Steve and Nina. Loved Grandmother of Sam, Mike, Steve, Libby and Madeleine, Dan, Jake and Luke, Jarrah, Adam and Orlando. Great Grandmother of Toby, James and Hannah. Deane is survived by brothers Neil and Bill. Our close family is a legacy of her love and care. We wish to extend their thanks to William Sanders and Beach Haven Hospitals for their exceptional care of Deane, and to Kirstie for her extraordinary love and help for Mum over the last year. Due to the COVID environment a private family memorial will be held.
BURROWS, MichelleJoanne (nee Fleming)
We are sad to announce the passing of Michelle at home, at age 51 on December 27, 2022. Partner of Jason for 31 years, and dearly loved mother of George and Emily. Sadly missed sister-in-law of Bev and Gavin Searle, the late Anthony Burrows, David and Kelly Burrows, Peter Burrows and their families. The funeral is being held on January 9, 4.00pm at John Rhind, 19 London Street, Richmond, Christchurch.
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