SNOW, Marina Maude (Marie)
Peacefully on December 28, 2022, while holding hands with her beloved husband Bert, lovingly married for 66 years. Loved mother and mother-in-law of Deirdre and Ian Campion, and Paula and Richard Smith. Loved Nanna of Nicholas, Jesica, Cody and Jordan. The family want to thank the wonderful staff at Arvida St Albans Retirement Home, especially Niva and Rosemary who were amazing in Marie’s last days. The Funeral Service for Marie will
be held at Rossburn Receptions, Northbrook Chapel, Spark Lane, Rangiora, on Tuesday, January 3, 2023, at 2.00pm. Private cremation thereafter.
MARTIN, Trevor Ronald
On December 29, 2022, peacefully at Avonlea Rest Home, aged 84 years. Dearly loved husband of the late Judy, much loved father and father-in-law of Louise and Rob Quigley, and Chris, much loved “Gargy” of Tanya, David and Elizabeth, Gareth and Jasmine, Brandon, Sarah and Michael, and Dahlia, and loved Great-Gargy of Curtis, John, Juvia, Charlotte, Lucy, Amelia, and Hailey. Special thanks to the staff at Avonlea for their wonderful care. Messages may be addressed to The Family of the late Trevor Martin, c/- PO Box 39001, Christchurch 8545. A Celebration of Trevor’s life will be held in St David’s Anglican Church, 831 Main North Road, Belfast, on Thursday, January 5, 2023, at 1.30pm, private cremation thereafter.
TER HAAR, Berend Albert
It is with the saddest regret we announce the passing on December 23, 2022, at 4.10pm at the Christchurch Hospital. Berend passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family. There will be a Memorial service to celebrate his life in the New Year. Messages c/- the Ter Haar family, 78 Brisbane Street, Waltham, Christchurch 8023.
KIRK, Lorraine Rose
Peacefully at Timaru Hospital on Friday, December 30, 2022. Dearly loved wife of Allan, loved mother and mother-in-law of Greg (deceased), Peter and Debbie, Rodney, and Lauren and Russell Burgess. Loved nana of her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Special thanks to the team at Ward 5, Timaru Hospital for the amazing care given to Lorraine during her time with them. A service for Lorraine will be held at Betts Funeral Services, 33 North Street, on Wednesday, January 4, at 1.00pm, followed by a private cremation. Messages to the Kirk family, c/- PO Box 772, Timaru 7940.
BENTLEY, Margaret Emily
Passed away on 28 December 2022. Loved sister and sister-in-law of the late Max and Lorraine. Loved and respected aunty of Fiona and Stephen, Cheryl and Tony, and loved nana of Cory and Dylan.
You are going to be missed
so much.
TAVAVE, Mata
Passed away quickly and peacefully on December 28, 2022 surrounded by family. Proud and loving father, father-in-law, Poppa and Papa to Lisa and Carl, Tyler, and Charlie; Adam and Sarah, Callum, and Jacob. Special thanks to the staff at Vickery Court for their care. A service to celebrate Mata’s life will be held in J Fraser & Son’s Chapel, Corner Esk and Doon Streets, Invercargill, on Wednesday, January 4 at 2.00pm. Messages to 40 Ross Street, Invercargill 9810, or on Mata’s tribute page at frasersfunerals.co.nz
STRAUGHEIR, Ralph Geoffrey (Geoff)
Passed away peacefully on Thursday 29th December, 2022, at Charles Fleming Retirement Village, aged 98 years. Dearly loved husband of the late Joan and the late Valda. Much loved father of Tony and Chris and father-in-law of Lynn and Suzanne. Loved Grandfather of Jared, Jackson, Ruby, Tawhai and Awatea and Great-Grandfather of TeAwatea, Jonni and Millie. A Celebration of Geoff’s life will be held at Cedarwood, 17 Parata Street, Waikanae on Monday 9th January, 2023, at 11.00am. All messages C/- Waikanae Funeral Home, PO Box 300, Waikanae 5250.
PASCOE, Robert Ian (Bob)
It is with great sadness that Bob has died, aged 70 years old, peacefully at home on December 30, 2022, surrounded by his loving family. Gaye, his wife and best friend of 49 years and his daughters, Kathryn, Sonya, Jennifer, and Louise, and his son-in-laws, Sam, and Chris, were by his side. Much loved Grandad of Hunter, Mitchell, Ollie, and Lucy. A special thanks to the incredible Dr Michael Burt and the medical teams involved in Bob’s care for the last five years. Messages to the Pascoe family, c/- PO Box 10345, Christchurch 8145. A celebration of Bob’s life will be held in the Ferry Park Chapel, 297 Ferry Road, on Wednesday, January 4, 2023, at 10.00am. Private cremation thereafter.
WATERS, Lawrence Edward (Laurie)
Passed away peacefully on Boxing Day, 26th December 2022 at Cascades Retirement Village, aged 87 years. Loved father & father-in-law of Sandra & Kevin Arnet (Thames), Michael & Andrea Waters (Hamilton), Greg & Robyn Waters (Hamilton), and Jan-Maree Waters (Ipswich, Queensland). Loved granddad of Sterling & Josef, Shelby & Jett, Brittanie & Grace, and Cleo & Loui. A Committal Service will be held on 11 January 2023 at 11.00am, Hamilton Park Cemetery, 395 Morrinsville Road, Newstead, Hamilton, Plot 16 Birch Row 15. We welcome friends & family to join Laurie’s close family to pay their last respects. All communications to the Waters family, C/- PO Box 5523, Frankton, Hamilton 3242. Any queries please contact Seddon Park Funeral Home, 07 846 1561.
HORE, Maureen Joyce (nee Wheeler)
Passed away peacefully, on December 29, 2022, at Dunedin Hospital , with family by her side; 81 years young. Loved wife of Ian and adored Mum and mother-in-law of Neville and Chrissie (Invercargill), David (Australia), Michael and Tracey (Invercargill), cherished Gran of Coral, Abel, Rose, Caitlin and Nicholas, and Great-Gran of her great-grandchildren in Australia. Thanks to the hospital staff of Ward 3B for their tender care. Special thanks to Dr Alan Mawhinney (Mosgiel Health Centre) and all her friends and family for their loving support. A service to celebrate Maureen’s life will be held at Campbell and Sons Chapel, 95 Gordon Road, Mosgiel, at 2.00pm, on Wednesday, January 4, followed by private cremation. The service can be viewed via livestream at
www.campbellandsons.co.nz... Messages to 29 Ayr Street, Mosgiel 9024.
McGOVERIN, Patricia Alice
On Friday, December 30, 2022, aged 98 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Trevor. Much loved mother and mother-in-law of Paul, Kieran and Wendy, Linda and Barry Neilson. A treasured nana of Victoria, Rebecca, Daniel, and Jon. Loving great-nana to all her great-grandchildren. Messages to the McGoverin Family, c/- PO Box 31-300, Christchurch 8444. Donations, in lieu of flowers, to Arthritis New Zealand via their website. The Funeral Service for Pat will be held at St Anne’s Catholic Church, 739 Ferry Road, Woolston, on Thursday, January 5, at 11.00am.
WELSH, Helen Therese
It is with great sadness that we wish to advise that Helen died from the result of an accident just before Christmas Day, aged 59 years. Dearly loved daughter of Thelma* and Arthur*. Cherished sister and sister-in-law of Katherine* and Phillip, Frances*, Liz and Roy, Neville*, Mike and Marie, and Tom. Loved aunty of her nieces and nephews. A service to celebrate Helen’s life will be held in J Fraser & Son’s Chapel, Corner Esk and Doon Streets, Invercargill on Thursday, January 5, 2023 at 2.30pm, followed by an interment at the Eastern Cemetery. Messages to 385 Casey Road, Otara, Tokanui 9875 or on Helen’s tribute page at frasersfunerals.co.nz where a livestream link can be found.
(*denotes deceased)
BARNES, Ian Thomas
Passed away at Burwood Hospital, on Wednesday, December 28, 2022, aged 91 years. Loved Dad and father-in-law of Julie and Garry, Gay and Tibor, Jill and Peter, Neville and Erina, Philip, and Adam and Lea, much loved granddad, great-granddad, and a good friend and companion of Christine. Messages may be addressed to The Family of the late Ian Barnes, c/- PO Box 39001, Christchurch 8545. A Celebration of our Dad’s life will be held in the AvonPark Chapel, corner of Pages and Kerrs Roads, Linwood, on January 7, 2023, at 10.30am.
CROFTS, John Samuel
Passed away peacefully at Rowena Jackson on Thursday, December 29, 2022, aged 90 years. Dearly loved husband of the late Anne. Much loved father of Wendy and David, Terry (Australia), Barry and Lyn*, and Craig. Adored Poppa of Lisa and Alastair, Glen and Meegan, Keri and Anthony (Australia); Kelly and Towny, Tony and Jaz, Amy and Sam, and Hayley and Chris. Cherished Great-Poppa of Cameron (Australia), Hannah and Emma; Lillian; Poppa John to Millie and Lucy, Jackson and Lucas; Koby, and Gracie. Loved brother and brother-in-law of Jimmy and Averil (Australia), Maureen* and Carl*, Desmond*, Graeme*, Lorraine* and Jimmy*, and Valerie. Loved Uncle of all his nieces and nephews. Family would like to sincerely thank the staff of Rowena Jackson Retirement Village for their love and care of John. A Celebration of John’s life will be held on Friday, January 6, 2023, 1.30pm, in J Fraser and Sons Chapel, Corner Esk and Doon Streets, Invercargill. Cremation to follow. Messages to 246 West Plains School Road, RD 4, Invercargill or to John’s tribute page at frasersfunerals.co.nz/tributes where his livestream link is available.
(*denotes deceased)
LINDLEY, John Charles
In his 76th year, (Goldie, Cowboy) on Thursday, December 29, 2022, died peacefully at home in Clydevale, surrounded by loving family. John has fought a brief battle with cancer and a long battle with heart disease, facing the many battles head on. Dearly loved and treasured husband of Gayle, and dearly loved father of Alister and Brad. Loved son of Harry* and Ellen* (Nellie) Lindley, brother of Gaynor and Merle. Loved brother-in-law of Graeme*; John; Brenda, (Brazie) Australia); Grant and Joann* (Texas USA). Loved uncle to all nieces and nephews. A service will be held in Leishman’s Chapel, 12 James Street, Balclutha, on Wednesday, January 4, 2023, at 1.30pm.
“Soaring with the eagles, diving with the dolphins”.
Donations gratefully accepted for the Otago Community Hospice.
(*denotes deceased)
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