CASEY, Valerie Virginia
Of Levin. On 28 December 2022 at Horowhenua Masonic Village, Levin, aged 88 years. Loving wife of the late Bernard. Loved mother of her 6 children, Christopher, Prudence, Peter, Rosalind, Judith and Stephanie. A Requiem Mass for Virginia will be held at St Joseph’s Catholic Church, Weraroa Road, Levin, on Saturday 7th January 2023 at 11.00am, followed by burial at the Avenue Lawn Cemetery, Levin.
STEELE, E. P. (Paddy)
On December 28, 2022, peacefully at Wellington. Dearly loved wife of the late David; Loved mother and mother-in-law of Brian and Andrea, and Graham and Reihana; Loved Grandmother of Luke. Messages to “the Steele family” may be placed in Paddy’s tribute book at www.tributes.co.nz... or posted C/- PO Box 14-366, Kilbirnie. A private cremation has been held and a memorial service to celebrate Paddy’s life will be held at a later date.
SOWRY, Teresa Carmella
Of Palmerston North. Born January 26, 1944, Passed away peacefully on Christmas Day 2022, at Palmerston North Hospital. Aged 78 years. Dearly loved mother of Tania and Shaun Gower, Dave and Robyn Bedford. Adored Nana of Nathan, Alli, Sophie Gower and Brandon Bedford. She was surrounded by many special friends over the last few years who have supported her through her time at Summerset. In accordance with Teressa’s wishes a private cremation has taken place. A memorial service to celebrate Teresa’s life will follow later. Instead of flowers, please donate to St John Ambulance. Messages to the Sowry family, C/- PO Box 1014, Palmerston North 4440.
RUYS, Helene Inge
Peacefully passed away on 29th December 2022 at Linda Jones Hospital Care, surrounded by family, aged 84 years. Dearly loved wife of Ted, Mum of Rody and Sandy, and mother in-law of Trevor. Loved Grandma Pippy to Nicole and Bevan, Andrew and Natalie, Scott, Paul and Livia, and her 7 great-grandchildren. A service for Helene will be held at Seddon Park Funeral Home Chapel, cnr Seddon Road & Somerset Street, Hamilton, on Wednesday, 4 January 2023 at 1.30pm, followed by private cremation. All communications to the Ruys family, C/- PO Box 5523, Frankton, Hamilton 3242.
MOTT, Peter Kenneth
Passed away on Thursday, 29 December 2022, aged 55 years. Dearly loved son of Ken and Marie Mott, awesome cheeky and much loved brother and brother-in-law of Vicky and Chalky, Raylene and Mike, Allan and Anne, Julie and Ross, Bryan and Karen. Loved also by his nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, cousins and great-nieces and nephews and his special close friends. Much loved dad to Ricky, Summer and Jack. Those that have been close to Pete over the last 9 years will understand the immense struggle and battle of his illness. Pete we all had many special hours with you over the past week especially. All messages to the Mott family, c/- 167 John F Kennedy Drive, Palmerston North. A service for Peter will be held at the Feilding Funeral Chapel, 282 Kimbolton Road, Feilding, on Monday 2 January 2022 at 2.00pm. Followed by a private cremation.
NZIFH
STERRITT, Rosalie
QSM
At Anthony Wilding Village, on Friday, December 23, 2022, aged 97 years. Daughter of the late David Sterritt DCM and Katherine Lucy. Sister of the late Colleen, David, and Wilton (Bill). Messages to the Sterritt family, c/- P O Box 10345, Christchurch 8145. At Rosalie’s request, a private funeral has been held.
MAY, Helen Gay
Passed away peacefully at Te Rangimarie Hospice on Wednesday 28 December 2022, aged 75. Devoted wife of the late Arthur Raymond May. Loved Mum of Nathan, and Sharleen Dockerty. Mother-in-law of Pamela May, and Andy Dockerty. Special Griffy of Arthur and Amanda May; Kate, Connor, and Miya Dockerty. Loved wife of the late Michael Horsup. Nathan and Sharleen invite friends to join them at the Tikorangi Hall, 25 Inland North Road, Tikorangi, on Wednesday 4 January 2023, at 1.30pm, for a friendship reunion and celebration of Gay’s life. Messages for Gay’s family may be left on her tribute page at eagars.co.nz/gay. A private family cremation will have been held.
BRYDONE, Margaret Ruth (Ruth)
Passed away peacefully at Elloughton Gardens Rest Home, Timaru, on December 26, 2022, aged 80 years. Special and cherished mother of Joanna and mother-in-law of Brodie. Treasured Nanny of Abigail and Archie. Loved sister of Maryan, Doug, Heather (Jo) and sister-in-law of Ted. Loved by all her nieces and nephews. Special thanks to the Elloughton Gardens Rest Home staff who cared for Ruth over the past year, your support and care has been greatly appreciated. Ruth’s funeral service will be held at Betts Funeral Services, 33 North St, Timaru, on Friday, January 6, 2023 at 2.00pm, and will be followed by a private cremation. In lieu of flowers, donations to SPCA would be appreciated. Messages to the Brydone family may be mailed C/- PO Box 772, Timaru 7940.
COPSEY, Garry George
Dearly loved and long-time partner of Jacquie, and loved and respected “Big G” of Kirsten, Scott, Megan and Cameron.
ROBATI, Taperetaia
1939 — 2022
Passed peacefully in Whangarei on 29 December 2022. Much loved wife of the late George Faimau Robati Jnr. Loving Mum of George, Tapaha, the late Makiiti, Taura, Ketura and Moeroa. Your love, kindness and generosity will never be forgotten.
Aere Ra
SMITH, Hilary Rose
14.1.1934 — 29.12.2022
Loved godmother of Edward Halson and Helen Tuhoro. Passed quietly after a short illness without pain. Thanks to her friend, Tina Davey, for being there comforting and caring. As per Hilary’s wishes, no service will be held.
Hils, rest in peace with Mum, Molly and Ivy.
You are loved forever.
McARTHUR, Pauline
On December 29, 2022, peacefully at Addington Gardens, Christchurch. Dearly loved wife of the late Jim, much loved mother of Jo, Al, and Grant, a loved nana of Nikki, Mitchell, Hannah; Sam, Kyle, Josh; Yaena, Riley. Special thanks to all the staff at Addington Gardens for all their care. Messages for the McArthur family may be addressed C/- 19 London Street, Christchurch 8013.
DIXON, Velma June
Passed peacefully on December 26, 2022, aged 89 years. A dearly loved sister of John, and the late Ian, Ruth Cowell, and Joan Robertson. A treasured and cherished aunty of Dennis, Jenny; Grant, Vaughan (deceased), Christopher; Martin, Helen; Michelle (deceased), Tracey, Jonathan, and her great-nephews and nieces.
‘At Home with the Lord’.
Messages may be addressed to The Family of the late Velma Dixon, c/- PO Box 39001, Christchurch 8545. A Service to celebrate and remember Velma’s life will be held in the Rutland Street Church, 12 Rutland Street, St Albans, on Wednesday, January 4, 2023, at 10.30am, followed by an interment at Ruru Lawn Cemetery.
SLACK, Terence Upton (Terry)
2.6.1944 — 27.12.2022
At Charters Towers Hospital, QLD, Australia. Passed away peacefully after a long and courageous journey with Cancer. Loved brother and brother-in-law of David (deceased), Gordon & Dianne, Brian (Charlie) & Lee, and Will & Lynn.
R.I.P Old mate.
DOHERTY, Jack (Kevin Bernard)
Jack died peacefully at home with his whnau on 30 December 2022. Kind and loving husband of Joanne. Wonderful dad of Joshua, Hannah, Jude, Jessica and Alice and their partners. Adored Poppa Jack of Eddina, Tomisin, Jethro, Harriet, Jacob, Charlie, Daisy, Ethan, Elsie, Koa, Archie, Freddy, Marlo and Maeve. Cherished brother, uncle and cousin to the Doherty, McPadden and Te Wakaiti whnau. A celebration of Jack’s life will be held at the ANZAC HAll, Featherston, at 11.00am, on Tuesday 3rd January 2023.
“Our kete is full of taonga”
Tributes may be left at Rosewoodfuneralhome.co.nz/funerals. The service will be available to view on the same website from 4th January.
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