Death Notices

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

Recent Notices in New Zealand

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COWLEY, Stu (Stuart) Royce

9.12.1937 — 22.12.2022
A memorial service is being held on Saturday 7th January 2023, 11.00am at the Te Aroha RSA. Norah invites friends and family to come together to remember and celebrate Stu’s life.

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GOBLE, Kevin William James

Died on the December 22, 2022 after a long battle with luekemia. Died peacefully surrounded by Family. A Private Service was held at the Wallacetown Cemetery as per his wishes. Husband of the late Joan Goble and father of John, Ross and Shona and families. Special thanks to Southland Hospice and the Southland Oncology Dept.

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LUCKMAN, Peter Maxwell

On December 30, 2022, suddenly at home; aged 72 years. Much loved son of the late Catherine & Harry. Loved brother and brother-in-law of Anne & Hadley, Paul & Maree. Loved by all his nieces and nephews. A service for Peter will be held in Cornwall Manor, corner Knights Road and Cornwall Street, Lower Hutt, on Friday, January 6, 2023 at 2.00pm.

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GILLIES, Lynette (Lyn) (nee Parker)

On December 30, 2022 unexpectedly at Wellington Hospital ICU, aged 75 years. Dearly loved wife for 50 years of Bob, and much loved mother and mother-in-law of Karen and Ross Cargill, Robert and Christine. Loved grandma of Harrison and Dexter. Loved sister and sister-in-law of Shirley and Alan Talbut, Merilyn and Chuck Hanowell (USA), Michael and Sue Parker (both dec), Doreen and Forbes (dec) Fergusson, Sheena Webb, Billy and Jane. Loved aunty of all her nieces and nephews. Special thanks to the staff at Wellington Hospital for their loving care shown to Lyn and family. At Lyn’s request, a private family service will be held.

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QUINN, Louise Mona

Passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 27, 2022, aged 84 years. Dearly loved mother to Mark, Michael, and Maria. Loved nana to Petra, Joshua, Daniel, Marcus, Shannon, Tyson, Otto, Zeno, Liam, and Taku. A private service and cremation will be held. Messages to the family of Louise Quinn can be sent c/- PO Box 26112, Christchurch 8148.

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WATSON, Cheryl Mary (nee McVicar)

Passed away peacefully at home in Awatuna, after a brave battle, surrounded by love and dog hair on December 30, 2022, aged 58. Dearly loved wife and soulmate of Andy, beloved and devoted Mum of Rachel, Sarah, and Ethan, dearly loved daughter of Noeline and Don (both deceased), Jean and the late Colin, and Mary and Terry, a beloved sister, aunty, friend, and special Granny of Beaudy. Messages to 942 Old Christchurch Road, RD2, Hokitika 7882. In accordance with Cheryl’s wishes a private cremation has taken place.

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CUSDIN, Glynis Adair

On Saturday, December 31, 2022, peacefully at Christchurch Hospital, surrounded by loving family; aged 80 years. Dearly loved wife of Robert, much loved mother and mother-in-law of Michelle and Peter Hayton, and Nicki and Paul Smith, loved Nana of Helena Hayton. Messages to the Cusdin family, c/- PO Box 111-01, Christchurch 8443. At the family’s request a private cremation has been held.

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BALLANTYNE, Paul Alexander

22.08.1954 — 30.12.2022
Peacefully at Christchurch Hospital; aged 68 years. Dearly loved and cherished partner of Wendy Moreland for 17 years, much loved and adored Dad of Eliza and Thomas Ballantyne, loved daddy of his fur babies Toby and Winston, much loved son, brother, brother-in-law, and uncle.
Will be sadly missed by us all.
Messages to the Ballantyne Family, c/- PO Box 111-01, Christchurch 8443. A Funeral Service for Paul will be held in the Lakeside Soldiers Memorial Hall, Harts Road, Lakeside, on Friday, January 6, at 1.30pm. The interment will be held on Saturday, January 7, at 1.30pm, at the Woodbury Cemetery, Geraldine.

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ROSS, Patricia Winifred Mary(Pat)

On December 23, 2022 at Christchurch Hospital (after a brief illness), long time resident of Archer Village, Christchurch, in her 98th year, dearly loved wife of the late Athol, much loved mother and mother-in-law of Lee and Darrell Latham, Meredith and Kevin Fenaughty, and Andrew and Liz Ross. A loved grandmother of Claire and Matthew Hoyle, Julia Latham and Kimberley and Sam Langridge, Annick and Darien Fenaughty, Grant and Christina Ross, Hayden and Vanessa La Luna, and Michael and Hayley Ross. A loved great-grandmother of Gabriella, Emmy, James, George and Thomas. Messages to the Ross Family, 19 London Street, Richmond, Christchurch 8013. The Funeral Service for Pat will be held at The John Rhind Chapel, entry from London or Whitmore Streets, Christchurch, on Monday, January 9, 2023 at 1.00pm.

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PRINGLE, Carol Ann

Passed away peacefully on December 30, 2022. Dearly loved wife of Kevin. Much loved mother and mother-in-law of Julie and Paul, Fiona and Sheryl, Craig and Patrice. Very proud Nana to Adam, Grace, Sylvie and Oliver. We would like to express our deep appreciation to Dr Joan MacEachen, Dr Natalia Gavrilova, and all of the staff on the Oncology Ward at Waikato Hospital, the Thames Infusion Centre and at SalutisCare, as well as the Whitianga District Nurses, Hospice Nurse and the Cancer Support team and especially to the staff and volunteers at the Lions Cancer Lodge in Hamilton. After a private family cremation, a joyful celebration of her life will be held at St Andrews By The Sea, Albert Street, Whitianga, on Saturday, January 21, at 1

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GRIMSHAW, Vera Rose

Our beautiful Rose passed away with her loving family, at Parkwood Lodge Waikanae, on Saturday, December 31, 2022, aged 91 years. Dearly loved wife and friend of the late Alan. Treasured Mum and Mum-in-law of Gail and Graham, Diane and Walter, Stuart and Shirley, Tony and Brigit, Gary and Julie, and the late Erina. Adored Nana, Great-Nana and Great-Great-Nana.
Love, laughter, peace, friendship, kindness, support, acceptance, patience, strength, giving and joy.
That was our beautiful Rose.
RIP Mummy.
Our grateful thanks to the amazing staff at Parkwood Lodge. The love, care and compassion they have shown to our beautiful Rose and her family has been outstanding. In accordance with Rose’s wishes, a private cremation has already been held.

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LEGROS-SADLER, Corban Matthew Taine (Corbs)

Passed away after a tragic accident on Sunday 1 January 2023. Much loved son of Tony and the late Chevonne. Adored partner and soulmate of Alicia. Loved brother of Alysha, Tyne and Charlotte and grandson of Godfrey and the late Patricia, Isobel and Steve. A celebration of Corban’s life will be held at Raleigh Street Christian Centre, 24 Raleigh Street, Leamington on Saturday 7 January at 1.30pm.

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EMERSON, Luella Fay (Fay)

Passed peacefully on Saturday, December 31, 2022, at Peacehaven, aged 86. Dearly loved wife of the late Ray. Much loved Mum, Nana, Grandmother “Wanny”, Great and Great-great-Nana, (also “Nana-Fay” and “Little-Nana”). A service for Fay will be held in J Fraser & Sons’ Chapel, cnr Esk and Doon Streets, Invercargill, on Monday, January 9, at 10.00am, followed by interment at Eastern Cemetery. Messages can be sent to 64 Lithgow Street, Invercargill 9810 or
to Fay’s tribute page at frasersfunerals.co.nz/tributes where there will be a livestream link to the service.

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STEWART, Charles Forbes

Passed away peacefully on the 25th December 2022, at Wellington Hospital aged 93 years. Much loved husband of the late Helen, and father and father-in-law of Ross and Gail, Rosamund and John, Barb and Ian. Dearly loved Granddad to Emma and Philip, Julian, Sophie and Lydia and Hamish and Aimee and his great-grand children. A celebration of Charles’s life will be held at St Johns Church, Willis St, Wellington on Monday 16th January 2023 at 10.30am.

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HALL, Francis George (Frank)

Passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 31, 2022 with family by his side. Aged 94. Dearly loved husband of the late Elizabeth Anne (Betty). Loved and treasured father and father-in-law of the late John; Alastair and Julie; Sharon and Lex, and the late David; Gavin and Donna-Maree. Loved grandad of Lisa, Melanie, Courtney, and the late Michael; Nathan, Hayden, Jarred and Hannah; Daniel, Christopher, Matthew and Sophie, and loved great-grandad to his many great-grandchildren. Messages for Frank’s family may be posted to the Hall family c/- 186 Talbot Street, Geraldine. The Service for Frank will be held in the Church of the Immaculate Conception, Geraldine, on Monday, January 9, 2023 at 11.00am.

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