BIGHAM, Gillian Dawn (Gilly)(nee Harris)
Passed away peacefully on the early morning of Wednesday 28th December 2022 after battling a lengthy illness. Her best, most loyal friend and pillar of support, Jo Petrie was beside her holding her hand as she transitioned into the next realm. Gilly leaves behind her loving son Antony, daughter-in-law Karen, three granddaughters Jemma Marr, Samantha Martin and Mikayla Bigham, and six beautiful great-grandchildren. Gilly also leaves behind her brother Michael Harris, and his supportive children Juliet, David and Mathew. The family wish to sincerely thank Jo Petrie, John Turkington, and Annie Pegler for their love and huge support over the years. Also, a special mention to the incredible Team at Cascades Rest Home Hamilton who looked after Gilly during the last 18 months. At 11.00am on Friday 6th January 2023, a service will be held to celebrate Gillian‘s life at the Woodside Estate, 130 - 132 Woodside Road, RD4 Matangi, Hamilton. Due to most family living overseas the family ask, in lieu of flowers, you are invited to send donations to the Hospice Waikato, thank you.
THOMPSON, Neville Bryan (Nev)
Peacefully at home on Thursday, 29th December 2022. Aged 51 years. Loved dad of Lauren, Jake and Zac. Adored partner of Tracey. All messages to Nev’s family can be sent to C/- PO Box 218, Stratford 4352. Family and friends are invited to attend a service for Nev at the Mary Alice Chapel, 119 Regan Street, Stratford on Wednesday, 4th January at 11.00am. Followed by a private cremation.
IKENASIO, Marlene Elizabeth (nee Pohe)
Placed in God’s care on Sunday 1 January 2023, surrounded by loving whanau. Aged 68 years. Cherished wife of the late Mika. Dearly loved Mum of Michelle and Tony, Raewyn and John, Vito and Paul, Mika, Sio and Amy, Dennis and Liz. Adored Nan and Great-Nan to her mokos. A much loved sister, aunty, cousin and friend. Messages for Marlene’s family can be left via www.beauchamp.co.nz.... A celebration of Marlene’s life will be held in the Beauchamp Chapel, 167 John F Kennedy Drive, Palmerston North, tomorrow Wednesday 4 January 2023, at 11.00am, followed by interment at Kelvin Grove Cemetery, James Line, Palmerston North.
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HAWTIN, Graeme Francis
On December 29, 2022, as a result of an accident, aged 81 years. Much loved husband and best friend of Shirley for 56 years. A loved father and father-in-law of David and Amy and Matthew and Alex. Dearly loved Grandy of Grace, Lettie, Flynn; and Blake, Sofia and Michael and a special friend of Lianne and Conner. A loved brother of the late Don, Pauline and Beryl and brother-in-law of Margaret; Janette and the late Doug; Graeme and Jenny; Peter and Claire. A loved uncle of his nieces and nephews. Messages to c/- PO Box 9, Blenheim 7240 or www.cloudybayfunerals.co.nz... Our heartfelt thanks to the Renwick and Wairau Valley Fire Brigades, Westpac Rescue Helicopter Service, Ben Smith from the Blenheim Police, St John Ambulance Service and all who assisted at the scene. In lieu of flowers, a donation to the Westpac Rescue Helicopter Trust or St John would be appreciated. A private cremation will take place, with a Memorial Service to be held at a date to be advised.
CHAPMAN, Eileen Gladys
On 30 December 2022, peacefully at Cascades Rest Home, Hamilton. Aged 94 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Frederick. Loved mother of John (dec), Cushla (dec), Lorraine, Kevin, Raymond, Darrol, and Peter. Service details for Eileen will be published later this coming week.
LINKHORN, Michele Marie
21.5.1954 — 27.12.2022
Michele passed away suddenly at Martinborough, she was born in Lancaster, United Kingdom and came to New Zealand 1972. Much loved wife and best friend of David, beloved Mother of Paula and Simon, James, Bevin and Lindee-Jane, Claire and Bryce and Step-Gran of Kane and Lucan. In accordance with Michele’s wishes a private family service will be held and thereafter private cremation at Carterton. Grateful thanks to the staff of Martinborough Fire Service and Wellington Free Ambulance. Messages may be sent to “Linkhorn Family” C/- PO Box 185, Carterton 5743, or visit www.tributes.co.nz...
A true artist is not one who is inspired, but one who inspires others. – Salvador Dali
ISAACS, Alexander ‘Rex’
Passed away peacefully on 30th December 2022 at Bupa Redwoods, Rotorua. Beloved husband of Raina, loved father of Lance, Tania, Sandra, Richard and their families. Loved brother, uncle, grandfather and great-grandfather. At Rex’s request, a private family service will be held, and due to difficulties in travel for many, Rex’s funeral will also be livestreamed via https
PEHI, Tatana Kerei (Tartz)
Tragically as a result of an accident on December 29, 2022, forever 21. Very much loved partner of Chloe Blissett, and adored father of Doltynn Solja-Lee Blissett Pehi. Dearly loved son of Riana Pehi and Kent Broadbent. Treasured brother of Kelseylee Broadbent and Tealk Pehi. Much loved by his in-laws Neil, Shantel, Ava and Kaitlyn Blissett, and loved ‘brutha’ to Ihaka, Joel, Taimana, Kina, Aimee and Marangi. Much loved nephew to all his aunties and uncles, and loved dearly by all his extend families and da boyz. The Service celebrating Tartz’s life will be held at Aoraki Funeral Services Chapel, 160 Mountain View Road, Timaru, on Wednesday, January 4, 2023 at 1.00pm, followed by private cremation. Messages to
HICKS, Jackie Marie (nee Pilet)
11.9.1967 — 28.12.2022
Best friend, travel buddy and much loved partner of Perry. Daughter of Graham and Vivienne Pilet, sister of Tracy and Natala. An intelligent woman with a thirst for travel and adventure, so many plans unfulfilled. Beautifully cared for by Hospice Waikato in her final hours. Jackie will be greatly missed by her BNZ family workmates and close friends. In lieu of flowers donations preferred to Hospice Waikato, PO Box 325, Hamilton 3240. All communications to the Hicks family C/- PO Box 5523, Frankton, Hamilton 3242.
GILLIES, Donella Russell (nee Smith)
At Dunedin Hospital, on December 30, 2022, after a short illness and with her loving family by her side; aged 93 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Archie, a cherished mum and mother-in-law to
Donny and Levena (Cromwell), Stephen and Annette (Milton), Warwick and Dely (Adelaide), Keith and Sarah (Milton), Russell (Oamaru) and a loved Grandma to Richard, and Andy; Craig, Simon, and Emma; Callie, and Scott; Kerri, Clint, and Jazmine; Lee, Amy, and Teryn and their families. A service to celebrate Donella’s life will be held on Thursday, January 5, 2023, at 1.30pm in the Tokomairiro Co-Operating Parish, Union Street, Milton, followed by a private cremation. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Milton District Nurses would be appreciated and may be left at Donella’s service. Messages C/- 81 Spenser Street, Milton 9220.
ANDERSON, Suzanne Linley
30.08.1952 — 28.12.2022
Dearly loved wife and best friend of Arthur. Loved daughter of Don and Dorothy Hall (both deceased). Loved mother and mother-in-law of Anita and David Ireland, Luton and Micheline, Brodie and Annjanette and Gina. Treasured Grandma/Gooma to Maddi, Indigo (nee Caitlin), Ashley, Daemyn, Dontae, Kobi, Maia, Shanae, Róisn, Claudia, Sawyer, Méabh, Donnchadh, Wicket and Conan. Much Loved sister and sister-in-law of Annette and Cliff Jensen (deceased), Terry and Lorraine Hall, Tony Hall and Andy Hall. Beloved special friend of Omelia Iliffe, Catherine Stevenson Louise Hall and all her many coffee friends. Messages to c/-
PO Box 9, Blenheim 7240 or www.cloudybayfunerals.co.nz... Sue always said flowers are for the living, so instead, please consider a donation to Nelson/Marlborough Rescue Helicopter Trust Donations may be made online in her name, 03 1354 0462100 00 or may be left at the service. The service will be livestreamed and can be viewed on the Cloudy Bay Funeral Services website. At the request of the family, please wear colour in your chosen attire for the service. Rest In Love our dearest Sue. A service to celebrate Sue’s life will be held at the Springlands Chapel, Cloudy Bay Funeral Services, 15 Boyce St, Blenheim, on Thursday, January 5, 2023 at 1.00pm, followed by afternoon tea and time for sharing before interment at Fairhall Cemetery.
Rest In Love our dearest Sue.
O’SULLIVAN, Molly
Aged 96, peacefully at Te Hopai Aged Care Facility. Much loved wife of the late Felix, loved mum of David & Gillian, Richard & Anne, Stephen & Shelley, Nan & Maurice and Paul & Emma. Loving Nana of Ryan, Jarred, Aden, Michael, Hohepa, Ryan, Shayne, Connor, Caitlin, Ashley, Courtenay, Oscar, MacGregor, William, Edward and Annie, and her great-grandchildren. Many thanks to the staff from Te Hopai for their care of Molly. A Mass will be celebrated in Ss Peter and Pauls Catholic Church, 60 Knights Road, Lower Hutt, on Thursday 5th January 2023, at 11.00am, followed by a burial at Taita Cemetery.
PALMER, Larney (Ian)
Aged 70 years. Loved husband of Margaret. Treasured Dad of Alice, David (deceased) and Nick, and father-in-law of Will and Kristie. Beloved brother and brother-in-law. Fun loving Poppa to Monty, Flynn, Sienna and Blake. To the care teams and friends who assisted Larney, a special thank you. A celebration of Larney’s life will be held at the Maraenui Golf Club, 285 Te Awa Avenue, Napier on Wednesday, January 4, 2023, at 2.00pm. Messages to the Palmer Family, C/- PO Box 439, Napier 4140. In lieu of flowers, donations to Cranford Hospice would be appreciated and can be left at the service or made online at https
HICKS, Jacqueline (nee Pilet)
Passed away after a brief illness on 28th December 2022 at Hamilton, aged 55 years. Dearly loved wife of Perry and cherished Daughter of Graham and Vivienne. Loved and respected sister of Tracy and Natala, Sister-in-law, Niece, Cousin, Friend, and Colleague. The family invites you to join them for a memorial Service at Seddon Park Funeral Home, 49 Seddon Road, Hamilton, on Friday 6th January 2023 at 1.30pm. In lieu of flowers donations preferred to Hospice Waikato, PO Box 325, Hamilton 3240 would be appreciated. All communications to the Hicks family, C/- PO Box 5523, Frankton, Hamilton 3242.
HENDRIKS, Richard Edward
After a courageous two year battle with cancer, he died at home secure in the love of his wife and children on December 31, 2022. Aged 66 years. Devoted husband and best friend to Lorna of 43 years. Treasured Dad and Father-in-law of Jenna & Shaun, Melanie & James, Max, Celine & Shaun and Alexander (deceased). Special Opa to his six grandsons Maddox, James, Wolfe, Remi, Bede and Beauden. A Requiem Mass for Richard will be celebrated at the Cathedral of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Grey Street, Hamilton East on Tuesday 17th January at 11.00am.
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