PYPER, Margaret Isobel
22.04.1945 — 24.12.2022
It is with great sadness and love we have said goodbye to mum. Loved mum of Karen and Terry Arnesen, Sandra Bruce *, Andy and Nicola Braven, Jerome Pyper and Tracey Busby. Loved nana of Nicole, Jamie, Danielle, Nathan, Vanessa, Olivia, Kyndra, Hunter, and Caitlyn. Loved great-nana of Charlotte, Jasmine, Carter, Cooper, Rocco, and Hendrix. Loved sister and sister-in-law of Ronnie*, Eileen*, Evan and Pam Jones (Invercargill), Colin*, Graeme*, Philip and Jill Jones (Kaka Point), and Anne Miller (Ashburton). Messages to 144 Avon Road, Invercargill, or can be left on Margaret’s tribute page at wwwdistinctfunerals.co.nz
Margaret’s laugh will be
forever remembered.
(*denotes deceased)
van WIGGEN, Segerus Jan Anthonius (Ray)
Died peacefully at Radius Hawthorne, on December 28, 2022, aged 87 years. Dearly loved husband of the late Hendrika (Riet) van Wiggen. Cherished father and father-in-law of Rob and Jo, and Ken and Tilly. Treasured Opa (Parki) of Jacob, Oliver and Alex (deceased). A loved brother, brother-in-law and uncle to family in the Netherlands.
Thank you for all the wonderful memories,
you will always be missed.
Messages to the van Wiggen family may be sent c/- 19 London Street, Christchurch 8013. A private cremation has been held and a celebration of Segerus’ life will be held at a later date.
URLICH, Anthony Michael Joseph (Tony)
Passed away suddenly 29th December 2022, aged 88, at Masterton Hospital. Loved son of the late Ante and Mary. Loved brother of the late Ivan, Frank, Anna and Peter. Loved husband of the late Joy. Loved father of Jacqueline (Brisbane) Neil (Palmerston North) Dean, Kerry and of the late Garth. Loved Grandad of Tamara, Michael, Sebastian, Jordan, Angelina and Antonio. Loved Great-Grandad of Lexi, Hunter, Azalea, Keanu and Porsha.
“You will be missed very much and forever in our hearts”.
A big thank you to Tony’s carers Deborah, Allison, Amanda and Masterton Hospital. Tony will be at home till his funeral and messages to 12 Kaka Street, Masterton. A service will be held at Rosewood, 415 Queen St, Masterton, on Friday, January 6th, at 11.00am, followed by private cremation.
TAKLE, Lynette Eileen (Lynn)
Peacefully passed away at home on Christmas Day, December 25, 2022, aged 65 years, in the loving care of her family after a well fought battle with cancer. Dearly loved wife of Robin, loved mother and mother-in-law of Chelsea and Simon Falloon, loved Nanny of Darcey, loved daughter of Winnie and the late Ron Bateman, sister of the late Alan Bateman and sister-in-law of Robbyn Bateman, and aunty of Gemma, Grace, and Taylor. A much loved friend to many. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Cats Protection League would be appreciated and may be made online at givealittle.co.nz/org/cplcats. A celebration of Lynn’s life will be held in our Westpark Chapel, 467 Wairakei Road, Burnside, on Wednesday, January 4, 2023, at 2.00pm, followed by burial at Belfast Cemetery.
FRASER, Elsmie Freda (nee Challies)
Known as Freda to family and friends. Passed away peacefully at home on December 17, in her 101st year. Beloved wife of the late Donald and cherished mother and mother-in-law of Marion and Jim, Clare and Laurie and Judy. Loving and much-loved Grandmother and Great-Grandmother. According to Freda’s wishes, a private funeral service and burial has been held at St Alban’s Church and Cemetery in Appleby.
LAWSON, Philip Robert
Chiropractor of Advanced Function Chiropractic, Dallington Christchurch. Passed on December 23, 2022, aged 37 years. Survived by partner Joanne Cheung of Dallington, parents Vickie and Steve of West Eyreton, and sisters Genevieve Lawson and partner Grant MacMorland of West Eyreton and Charlotte Lawson and partner Sam Payne of Browns Bay Auckland. The Memorial observance will be held on Friday, January 6, 2023, commencing at 1.00pm, at 2199 South Eyre Road, West Eyreton (guests are welcome to arrive from 12noon). All are welcome for afternoon tea to celebrate Phil’s life and memory. Live streaming from 12.45pm New Zealand Time via https
RUSH, Fay
Passed away in Wellington, on Sunday, December 25, 2022. Dearly loved wife of the late Ted, and loved mother and mother-in-law of Darryl and Lois, Susan and Gavin, Gavin and Suellen (Australia), and Karen and Bill. A cherished Nana to her grand and great-grandchildren. Messages to 17 Dobson Street, Timaru 7910. At Fay’s request a private cremation has been held.
WHITSON-SCOTT, Rosalie
Passed away suddenly on December 27, 2022 at Cashmere View Care Home, Christchurch, aged 85 years. Mother of David (Canada) and Julie-Anne (NZ), mother-in-law of Yvette and Grandmother of Kaiya and Benjamin. Former wife of the late James Walter Steele Whitson and the late Barry Scott. An active member of ‘Handmade’, ‘Post Polio Syndrome Group Chch’, ‘Spinners and Weavers Guild’. A memorial service to celebrate Rose’s life, will be held at Abberley Park Hall, 15 Abberley Crescent St Albans, Christchurch, on Friday January 6 at 2.00pm. Donations accepted for SPCA and Post Polio Support Group, Chch.
‘A Rose by any other name would smell as sweet’.
BULLEN, Donald (Stuart)
Passed away peacefully at Summerset Richmond Ranges, on Monday, December 26, 2022. Aged 82 years. Loved husband of the late Diane, loved father and father-in-law of Craig and Louise. Loved Grandad of Sophie. Loved brother of Marcia, Heather, Larry, Mally and Linda. Loved uncle of all his nieces and nephews. Stuart was farewelled by family at a private cremation, and a memorial service will be held at a later date.
SUTTON, Patricia Elizabeth (Pat)
On 20 December 2022, peacefully at Lonsdale, Foxton, formerly of Palmerston North, in her 95th year. Dearly loved wife of Bill (dec) for 67 years. Much loved mother of Bill, Wendy and Jim. Cherished Nana of Natalie and Kyle, Monique and Blair, Brooke and Nick. And treasured Great-Nana of 7. Loving Kiwi mum of Alex and Jan (dec). In accordance with Pat’s wishes, a private family service has been held.
NGATUERE, Charles Phillip
Passed away peacefully at Te Hopai Resthome, Newtown on Tuesday 27th December 2022. Dearly loved father, grandfather, great-grandfather, great-great-grandfather, brother and friend to many. Charles’ funeral will be held in the Ninness Funeral Home Chapel, 17 Kenepuru Drive, Porirua on Monday 9 January 2023 at 11.00am.
McKAY, Isabel Daphne Joan (Joan)
On December 28, 2022, in the loving care of Terrace View Retirement Village, surrounded by her loving family, aged 92 years. Dearly loved and loving wife of the late Angus. Loved and loving mother and mother-in-law of Angus, and John and Stephanie. Loved Grandmama of Philip and Gabrielle, Dean and Ellen, and Craig, and great-Grandmama of Mahe, Asher, and Summer. Messages to the McKay family PO Box 673, Ashburton 7740. A service to celebrate Joan’s life will be held at St John’s Presbyterian Church, Cnr South Belt and Jackson Street, Methven, on Thursday, January 5, 2023, commencing at 11.00am, followed by cremation.
SHAW, Norman Thomas
Died at home in his sleep aged 81 years on Thursday 29 December 2022. Dearly loved partner of Margaret Fyfe and father of Rosalie and the late Anthony. Grandfather of Bjorn, Sean and Nathan. Stepfather to the extended Fyfe family and uncle to the extended Stokes Valley and Island Bay families. We will miss Norman’s wonderful humour, caring nature and beautiful singing. A celebration of Norm’s life will be held at Judgeford Golf Club, 328 State Highway 58, Judgeford, on Wednesday 4 January 2023 at 4
HIBBERD, Cyril John
Passed away peacefully at his Te Puna Palace, December 27, 2022. Loved patriarch of the Hibberd/Kett Clan. A celebration of Cyril’s life is being held today in Auckland. Messages to no.1reilly@xtra.co.nz
ROBIN, Fiona (nee Livingstone)
1945 — 2022
Born to Alison and Martin Livingstone in Auckland, passed peacefully at Nazareth House on December 22, surrounded by her family. Beloved wife
of the late Barry Robin. Cherished mother of Sara and Grant, treasured grandmother of Jordan (Zoe), Ashlee, Jacob and Grace and great-grandmother of Archer. Preceded by her siblings David, Jean and Heather, Fiona is survived by Vida and Teresa and her many much-loved nieces and nephews. Much gratitude to the wonderful staff at Nazareth House and Lisa, Roger, Alison, Tracey, Nola and Soluchna for their dedicated and loving care of Fiona. The Funeral Mass for Fiona will be held at Nazareth House Chapel, 220 Brougham St, Christchurch, in early March. Communications to 71 Panorama Rd, Clifton Hill, Christchurch 8081.
“What the caterpillar perceives
is the end, to the butterfly is
just the beginning”
— Richard Bach
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