START, Debbie Jean
Peacefully, at home, on December 15, 2022, aged 58 years. Dearly loved wife of Jeff, loved mum of Jess, and Michael. A loved daughter, sister, sister-in-law, aunty, cousin, step-mum, and a good friend. A heart of gold. Messages may be addressed to The Family of the late Debbie Start, c/- PO Box 39001, Christchurch 8545. A Celebration of Debbie’s life will be held in our Rangiora Chapel, Wai-mana, 92 Kippenberger Avenue, Rangiora, on January 14, 2023, at 10.30am, private cremation thereafter.
HUNT, Mavis
Passed away peacefully on December 27, 2022 at home in Mapua Nelson, in her 90th year surrounded by her family. Much loved wife of Barry (dec) for 67 years. A treasured Mother to Kenneth, Peter and Karen. Mavis will be fondly remembered by her grandchildren Renee; Corinne, Kylie, Ryan and Sophie; and Nathaniel. Messages c/- 27C Aranui Road, Mapua Nelson 7005. Sincere thanks for the wonderful support given to Mavis by Hospice and Nurse Maude teams. A private cremation has been held. The family will gather for a private memorial.
ALBRECHT, Richard Carl
On Tuesday, December 27, 2022, peacefully at Christchurch Hospital, surrounded by his loving family, aged 82 years. Dearly loved father and father-in-law of Stephen and Debbie, Carolyn and Roger, and Andrea. Loved and cherished Grandad of Hannah, Ryan, and Reuben; Stuart, Kenny, and Peter; Brandon, and Sarah. Loved great-grandad of Layla. Much loved brother, brother-in-law, and uncle. Husband of Valerie for many years.
Forever in our hearts,
now Gone Fishin’
A special thank you to Dr Robert De Boyer, and the staff at the Good Street Medical Centre; St John Ambulance officers Adrian, and Erik; and Staff at Christchurch Hospital SPCU Ward A3, for all their exceptional care of our Dad. In accordance with Richard’s wishes, a private family farewell has been held.
HARGREAVES, Derek John
M.N.Z.M.
On December 20, 2022, peacefully at Merivale Retirement Village Hospice, in his 81st year. Loved husband of Kirsty, loving father of Jan and Scott, Emma and Ross, Sally and Tony. Adored grandfather of William, Catie, Jimmy and Sophie. Loved brother of Paul (deceased) and Anne, Mary and Simon, and their families. Special thank you to the Hospice staff, Dr Jim Edwards and the team at St. George’s Cancer Care and Nurse Maude. Messages may be addressed to The Family of the late Derek Hargreaves, c/- PO Box 39001, Christchurch 8545. A Memorial Service will be held at Riccarton House, 16 Kahu Road, Fendalton, on January 10, at 2.30pm.
SOMERVILLE, John Campbell
On December 25, 2022, at Ngaio Marsh Village, Christchurch, aged 84 years. Dearly loved husband of Gillian, loved father and father-in-law of Karyn and Alan Scott, Andrew, Margot and Jan Klockmann, loved grandfather and morfar of Julia and Kurt, Michael and Claudia
JENSEN, Peter Salvin
Peacefully on 14th December 2022; aged 89 years. Husband of the late Susan. Father of Reece and the late Phillipa. Loving granddad of Hannah, Jack and Isaac, and great-granddad of Aurora. A private cremation has been held. A Memorial Service to celebrate Peter’s life will be held at Twentymans Grahamstown Chapel, 102 Kirkwood Street, on Saturday 7th January 2023 at 1.00pm.
BISSELL, Neil (David Neil)
Born in Birkenhead, England. Passed peacefully on December 26, 2022, in Tawa, Wellington aged 85. Dearly beloved husband of Madeleine and loved and cherished father and father-in-law of Helen and Martin, John and Liz, Stephen and Tereora. Adored grandfather and great-grandfather of his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. As per Neil’s request, a private cremation has been held. A service to celebrate Neil’s life will be held on January 9, 2023, at 11.00am in Gee & Hickton’s Guardian Chapel, 6 Norrie Street Porirua.
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MEREDITH, Brian Wilson
Peacefully on 25.12.2022; aged 83 years. Beloved husband of Welwyn. Much loved Dad of Tristan & Daryl McCoard, and Gareth. Proud Poppa of Aidan, and Meredith. All communications to the ‘Meredith Family’ C/- 717 Grey Street, Claudelands, Hamilton 3216. According to Brian’s wishes, a private cremation has taken place.
WILLIS, Elizabeth Margaret (nee Kay)
On December 23, 2022, at Radius Millstream Ashburton. Cherished wife of Brian David Willis, and dearly loved mother of Vicki Smith (Ashburton), Mark Willis (deceased) and Craig Willis (Rolleston). Loved Nana of Corin Norton, Dane and Adam Willi, and Great-Nan of Vincent, Louis, Sterling and Mortimer Norton, Shae, Tayla and Carter Willis, and Bard Willis. Messages to the Willis family, PO Box 472, Ashburton 7740. The family wish to extend their thanks to the nursing staff and carers at Radius Millstream who showed kindness and genuine affection to Elizabeth in her final years. The service to celebrate Elizabeth’s life will be at Academy Funeral Services, 65 Main South Rd, Christchurch at 2.00pm, Monday, January 16, 2023.
van ASCH, Sandra Dian (Dian)
Died peacefully at St Allisa Lifecare, on December 26, 2022, aged 79 years. Loved daughter of the late Cynthia and Arthur van Asch, loved sister and sister-in-law of Suzanne and the late William Hindmarsh, Sally and Peter Scales, and the late Juliana van Asch. Loved aunt of Tiffany (deceased), Clare and Zeki, Sally, and Belinda; and of Suellen and Andrew, Penny and Johnny, Bridget and Stuart, and Christopher and Rona. Great-aunt of Ben and Sophia; Jack, Charlotte, and Georgie; Zachary and Samara; and Ashley and Emily, and great-great-aunt of Arthur, and Lexi, Holly and Poppy. Special thanks to the staff at St Allisa’s for their care of Dian in recent years. Messages to the family of the late Dian van Asch, c/- PO Box 26112, Christchurch 8148. A private cremation has been held.
McCAUGHAN, Barbara
Dearly loved sister and sister-in-law of Michael and Ricky Ashworth, Picton. Loved Aunty of Jeremy, Christine and Daniel. Great-Aunt to Hannah, Emma and Ryan Ashworth.
Taken too soon,
rest in peace Barb.
GRANT, Edwin George (George)
On December 26, 2022, passed away peacefully at Burwood Hospital, in his 96th year. Dearly loved husband of the late Doreen, much loved father and father-in-law of Paul and Jodie, Tony and Judy, Murray, Barry and Wendy, and dear friend of Phillippa, loved granddad of Gina, and Linda; Krystal, and Nikki; Rachel, Samantha, and Jack; Kimberley, and Bryden; and dearly loved great-granddad of his 13 great-grandchildren. A special thanks to all those who have been involved in his care over the years. Messages may be addressed to The Family of the late George Grant, c/-
PO Box 39127, Christchurch 8545. In lieu of flowers, donations to St John Ambulance would be appreciated and may be made at www.stjohn.org.nz.... The Service to celebrate George’s life will be held in our Christchurch Crematorium Chapel, 65 Vickerys Road, Wigram, on Monday, January 9, 2023, at 2.00pm.
BLAIKIE, Joyce Lesley
21.9.1927 — 28.12.2022
Sadly passed away on December 28, 2022, at Palm Grove. Dearly loved wife for 66 years of Hugh (Dec), and treasured Mother and Mother-in-law of Linda and Philip, Pam and Kelvin. Much loved Grandma of Ryan, Damon, Jason, Kyle and Adam and Great-Grandma Joyce to her ten great-grandchildren. Special thanks to the staff at Palm Grove Retirement Home for their care of Joyce over the past two years and to the Nurse Maude Community Care team. A private family funeral is to be held. Messages for the Blaikie family may be addressed
C/- 19 London Street, Christchurch 8013.
JOHNSTONE, Douglas Noel
Peacefully at Peacehaven Village, Invercargill, on Saturday, December 24, 2022; aged 92 years. Dearly loved husband of the late Joyce. Loved father and father-in-law of Grant and Leeana, Brian and Gugulethu, and Wendy. A treasured grandfather and great-grandfather. Loved brother-in-law of the late John and Mary Grant (Hawke’s Bay). Life member of Southland Hearing Association and Collegiate Rugby Club.
Sadly Missed
A special thank you to the staff at Peacehaven Village for their care of Doug. Messages to 72 Goodall Street, Mosgiel, Dunedin 9024.
MARLOW, Eric Robert
Passed away peacefully at H.B. Regional Hospital on December 28, 2022, aged 82 years. Dearly loved brother and brother-in-law, and favourite uncle of all his nieces and nephews. Heartfelt thanks to the caring neighbours for their love and support. In accordance with Eric’s wishes, a private cremation has taken place. A memorial service will be held at a later date.
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