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A place to remember and celebrate the lives of those no longer with us
1951 — 2022
Passed over 23.12.2022
A Queen of hearts and feathers
Loving mother to Terry, Cindy, Chad, Jack, and Kurt. Nekoma to Marnie, Jaggar, Harlem, and Lillian.
She will forever remain in our hearts and the hearts of her family and friends.
A Celebration will be held in her honour on 14 January 2023 at her Opononi Palace. Condolences (or stories) can be emailed to her family at 07chiastablas@icloud.com and they will be shared at the celebration.
Soar like an Eagle!!!
Passed away peacefully, on Tuesday, January 3, 2023, at Southland Hospital, aged 81 years. Dearly beloved wife of the late Ken, adored mother and mother-in-law of Deborah and Alistair Price, Mark and Pauline and the late Tony, much loved Nana of Olivia, Alice, Angela, Scott, Aimiee and their partners, and a loved great-Nana to her 9 great-grandchildren. Marlene’s family would like to invite friends and family to an informal celebration of Marlene’s life, at the West Otago Community Centre, on Saturday, January 7, at 1.00pm. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Tapanui St John. Messages to 10 York Street, Tapanui 9587.
On January 3, 2023 peacefully at Stokeswood Care Home, Lower Hutt; aged 92 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Malcolm. Loved mother and mother-in-law of Donald & Yvonne, Ian & Susan, Kate & Jon, Conway & Maraea. Grandma of Blair, Amanda; Anna, Katie, Emily; Ruby, Elsa; Aroha, Matekino, Kain, Damian. Great-Grandmother to her great-grandchildren. A celebration of Pat’s life will be held in Cornwall Manor, Cnr Knights Road and Cornwall Street, Lower Hutt on Tuesday, January 10, 2023, at 10.30am, followed by private cremation.
11.9.1937 — 1.1.2023
Passed away peacefully on New Years day. Treasured wife of David for 66 years. Treasured Mother and Mother-In-Law of Graeme and Katherine, Barry and Elizabeth. Gran to James and Zane. All messages to the Hopkinson family, c/- 167 John F Kennedy Drive, Palmerston North. A service for Barbara will be held at St James Presbyterian Church, 10 Daniell Street, Bulls, on Friday, 6 January 2023 at 1.00pm. Followed by interment at Clifton Cemetery.
NZIFH
Passed away peacefully at Summerset Mountain View, on Monday 2nd January 2023, aged 75 years. Dearly loved wife of Graeme, for nearly 57 years. Beloved Mum, mother-in-law of Jillian and Warren Bellringer, Sharon and Denis Ward, Allison and Dale Hickford, and Christine and Sidney Tamarapa. Loving Nana of Joshua and Hayley, Simone, Kianna and Shane, Sid and Shelby, Nicole and Ben, Morgan, Hunta, and Talen. Beloved daughter of the late Eric and Marjorie Wray. Loved sister and sister-in-law of Neville and Mary (both dec), Colin and Verle (dec), Sydney and Margaret, Brian and Sharon. Beloved daughter-in-law of the late Gordon and Dawn Lockley. Loved sister-in-law of Peter and Ann Lockley, Margaret and Syd Soffe, Jenny and Pat Kershaw and David Lockley. Loved by her many nieces and nephews. Best friend of Muffin and Charlie her beloved cats. A special thanks to the wonderful staff at Ward 2A, Rhapsody and Summerset Mountain View Rest Homes and Waitara Medical Centre for their love and care during mum’s illness. In preference to flowers, a donation to Parkinson’s Taranaki would be appreciated and may be left at the service. Messages may be sent to ‘The Lockley Family’, c/- PO Box 4016, New Plymouth 4340, or left online at wabraham.co.nz/notices A service for Lyn will be held at Waitara District Services & Citizens Club, 16 Queen Street, Waitara, on Tuesday 10th January 2023 at 1.00pm, followed by a private cremation.
Passed away peacefully on Tuesday, 3 January 2023, in her 90th year. Loved wife of Colin. Loved mother of Wendy (dec), Mark, Andrea, John, Colleen, Justine and Louise. Loved mother-in-law of Cheryl, Steve, Colleen, Simon, David and Steve. Grandmother to James, Charles, Simonette, John, Timothy, Benjamin, Emma, William, Aisling and Edward.
“Forever in our hearts”
A service to celebrate Irene’s life will be held in the All Saints Anglican Church, Hohaia Street, Matamata, on Wednesday, 11 January, 2023 at 11.00am. No flowers, by request, but a donation to Bowel Cancer Research would be greatly appreciated. Irene’s service will be live-streamed, please refer to watersonsfuneralservices.co.nz for the link. All communications to the Thompson family, c/- 6 Tamihana St, Matamata.
Passed away peacefully at Palmerston North Hospital on 2nd January 2023, aged 90 years. Much loved wife of the late Trevor Mills. Loved mother of Grant (deceased) and Sharon Davies. Loved mother-in-law to Andrew and Grandmother to Paige.
‘Forever remembered and sadly missed’
A service for Evelyn will be held at the Terracehaven Chapel, 697 Main Street, Palmerston North, on Tuesday 10th January 2023 at 10.30am.
Courtney and Ryan advise with heartbreak that as the result of an unimaginable accident, their beautiful baby girl was tragically taken from them on the morning of Sunday 1st January 2023. Tilly was the best wee sister to Lainey. A loved granddaughter of Grant and Dianne Cambie, Alison Coxhead and Bert Treffers, and the late Mike Crowther. A treasured niece and cousin. Tilly touched so many people with her loveable and sparkly nature, and so we invite you to share in a time of remembrance for Tilly. Bring your wings to the TSB Hub on Camberwell Road in Hawera, on Monday 9th January 2023, at 11am, after which Tilly will be laid to rest privately. Delayed coverage of Tilly’s funeral will be available on her tribute page at www.hardingsfunerals.co.nz....
It is with absolute sorrow and heartbreak to announce we lost our beautiful, kind-hearted and talented father, partner and son; Devoted father to Alex, and Kadee; Bryce was a loving and devoted partner to Jordyn Rooks; and a loving son to Lorraine Tyro and the late Wayne Pagey; much loved by his extended family, his many friends, and all those within the music community, which was such a massive part of his life.
We love you and will
miss you forever.
No flowers by request. A service to celebrate Bryce’s life will be held in the
Harewood Crematorium Chapel, Wilkinsons Road, Christchurch, on Monday January 9, at 3.30pm.
Peacefully on 4 January 2023, with Marilyn and David at her side at Taranaki Base Hospital, after a short illness. Beloved wife of the late Clarry, cherished mother and mother-in-law of Marilyn and David Humphrey, sister of Ces (dec), Alf (dec), and sister and sister-in-law of Terry and Barbara. Funeral details to follow.
Passed away at Hutt Hospital on 4th January 2023, aged 68. Much loved partner of
the late Dennis, loved mum
of Bryan & Theresa, and Jason & Margaret, loved grandmother of Cooper, Mahalia and Emilie. A service to celebrate Heni’s life will
be held at Cornwall Manor, corner Knights Road and Cornwall Street, Lower Hutt, on Saturday 7th January at 10.00am, followed by a burial at Taita Cemetery.
Peacefully passed away on 3.1.2023 at home. Loved husband of the late Evelyn. Loved father and father-in-law of Margaret and Earl Drake, Graeme and Sue Carran, Allan and Pare Carran, Poss and Nat Carran, Jane and Kerrin Jackson, and a special friend of Tub. Loved Grandad and friend of Jeremy and Shaz, Kieran and Shari, Gareth and Gina Drake; Angel Jonty, Charlie and Libby Carran; Chance and Katie, Sheyla and Jerico; Harry and Abbey Carran, Britney and Ben, and Nicole Jackson. Great-Grandad to Ashley, George, Taree, Beauden and Monty Drake; Maia, Marire and Teaki Carran; Ta Arepa and Leilani Emery-Wickcliff.
R.I.P.
A service for John will be held
in the Otautau Sports Complex, Hulme Street, Otautau, at 10.30am, followed by interment at Otautau Cemetery. John will be resting at home from Sunday 8 January for those who wish to visit. Messages can be sent to PO Box 30, Otautau 9641 or to John’s tribute page at
frasersfunerals.co.nz/tributes where there will be a link to the Livestream of the service.
Passed away peacefully on December 23, 2022, at Malvina Major Retirement Village, aged 79. Dearly loved wife the late John. Loved mother of Nigel and Ange, Bevan and Wynter, and Leona and Daniel. Loved grandmother of Lachie, Hamish and Josh; Holly and Lucy. Special thanks to the staff at Malvina Major for their care and attention of Jean over the past two years. Donation in lieu of flowers would be appreciated and can be left at the service or made online to Hospice Southland at https
Jean passed away peacefully on December 23, 2022, at Malvina Major Retirement Village, Wellington, aged 79. Loved sister and sister-in-law of Bill and Dawn Sheddan (Gore) and Anne Sheddan Brisbane. Loved Auntie of Blair (Gore), Janelle (Crookston), and Paul (Sydney).
Pauline died peacefully at Mary Potter Hospice on 29 December 2022, surrounded by love and close friends, aged 68. Dearly beloved partner and best friend for nearly 40 years of Marilyn. Much loved sister of Christine, Vivienne and Murray. Loved aunt of Anthony and Sue, Katrina and Chris, Anna and David. Great-aunt to the “lovelies” Isabella and George. Loved sister-in-law to Trevor and Sandra. Pauline was a loyal, loving friend to many, including the “tight five”. Words cannot describe our loss. Heartfelt thanks to the wonderful team at Mary Potter who enabled Pauline’s last days to be so peaceful. In lieu of flowers, donations to Mary Potter Hospice would be appreciated, and may be made online at marypotter.org.nz Messages for the family may be left in Pauline’s tribute book at www.tributes.co.nz... or posted c/- PO Box 7123, Wellington South 6242. A private cremation has been held. Details of a memorial service to remember Pauline will be announced shortly.
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