HEMARA, Te Raungaiti Te Aroha(aka Rau)
Passed away unexpectedly on 26th December 2022. Beloved mother of Riwai and Lionel. Will be greatley missed by all her Mokopuna and great-grandchild. Rau is currently laying in state at Motuiti Marae until her celebration of life this Saturday 31st December 2022 at 10.00am, followed by a private cremation.
HEMARA, Te Raungaiti Te Aroha (AKA Rau)
Passed away unexpectedly on 26 December 2022. Beloved Mother of Riwai and Lionel. Will be greatley missed by all her Mokopuna and great-grandchild. Rau is currently laying in state at Motuiti Marae until her celebration of life this Saturday 31st December 2022 at 10.00am, followed by a private cremation.
MOORE, George Clifford
Passed peacefully on Christmas Eve surrounded by his loving family, at age 89. He will be dearly missed by his sons, grandchildren and friends. All are welcome to celebrate George’s life at his home – 3 Mara Place, Waikawa Bay, at 3.00pm on January 3. All Messages can be sent to Steve on 0220765881 or to George’s home.
GUNN, Shirley Elizabeth Clare
On December 27, 2022 at Nelson Hospital with her family, peacefully, aged 95 years. Dearly beloved wife of the late Owen (Bob) Gunn. Loving mother to her four children, Mary and husband Craig, Robert and wife Cheryl, Catherine and husband Vas, Andrew and partner Mayer. Loving nana to Kate, Aaron, Christina, Alexander and Robert. Loved great-grandmother to Jacob, Isla and Viv.
“Her passing is a surrender to God. Her smile radiates with kindness, with tenderness”
Bishop Ricardo Ramirez (retired) La Cruces,
New Mexico, USA.
A special thanks to the helicopter crew and medical team at Nelson Hospital. Shirley’s family warmly invite friends to her Rosary Vigil at 4.30pm on Tuesday, January 3 at St Mary’s Manuka Street, Nelson, and her Requiem Mass, presided by Fr Bill Warwick, at 11.00am on Wednesday, January 4 at St Mary’s, Manuka Street, Nelson. Messages to The Gunn Family, C/- 41 Nile Street, Nelson.
KINGSTON, William James
On December 27, 2022 at his home, aged 50 years. Dearly loved son of Beverley and the late Allan and a loved brother of Catherine (Havelock North), Elizabeth (Palmerston North), Jane (Nelson) and Richard (Auckland). Messages to c/- PO Box 9, Blenheim 7240 or www.cloudybayfunerals.co.nz... A cremation has taken place with a celebration of William’s life to be held at the Church of the Nativity, Alfred Street on Monday, January 2 at 11.00am. The service will be livestreamed and can be viewed on the following link from the Church of the Nativity https
BALCAR, Jonathan Janusz Peter
On December 28, 2022, peacefully at Wesley Care, aged 79 years. Beloved dearest husband of Lynne. Loving father and father-in-law of Mark and Maddie (UK), and Andrew and Justine. Loving Grandpa of Tarn, Grace, and Edward (UK), loved brother and brother-in-law of Susan and Cary, Jill and Graham, and a loved Uncle of Richard, and Christopher and loved great Uncle (All of the UK).
‘A Gentle Man,
always in our hearts’
In lieu of flowers donations to the Adventure Specialties Trust would be appreciated and may be made online only via www.adventurespecialties.co.nz... A Memorial service to celebrate Jonathan’s life will be held at The St James Anglican Church, 750 Harewood Road, Christchurch, on Friday,January 6, 2023, at 1.30pm.
HODSON, Bernard Edward Victor (Bernie)
12.7.1936 — 28.12.2022
Bernie passed away peacefully in Taupo. Dearly loved husband of Dianne (53 years). Loved dad and father-in-law of Brendan, Rodney and Brigid. Cherished Poppa to Caitlin, Teagan and Kieran. Treasured brother of Terry and brother-in-law to Gwen. A memorial service for Bernie will take place at a later date.
Taupo Funeral Services Ltd
Members of the Funeral Directors Assn of NZ
WILKINS, Fiona Airdrie
On the 27th December 2022. Loved eldest of 10 children of the late Frank and Airdrie Williams. Sister of Alayna Ellwood, and aunty of Ross and Kristy. Aged 76 and 364 days.
Always loved and remembered.
SAMSON, Norma (nee Parker)
In her 91st year on Wednesday, December 21, after admittance to Wairua Hospital following a heart attack. Cherished and loved mother of Tony, Fiona and the late Ian, mother-in-law of David and Eileen, gran of Renee, Daniel, Tara, Rawiri, Tamati and great-gran of 3. Loved sister and sister-in-law of the late Warwick, and Margaret Parker, and aunt of Jeffrey and Janet. Our heartfelt thanks to the staff at Waterlea Retirement Village for their loving care of Mum. Messages to 8b Maritime Terrace, Birkenhead, Auckland 0626 (Fiona) or
www.cloudybayfunerals.co.nz... A celebration of Norma’s life will be held mid February in Blenheim at a date to be advised.
NORTH, Beverley Ann
On December 27, 2022, aged 84. Dearly loved wife of the late Nelson, dearly loved mother and mother-in-law of Sandra and Reid, Julie and Brent and dearly loved grandma of Lachlan and Oliver. Special thanks to Dr Rhondda Turner and the staff at Bethsaida Retirement Village for their love and care. Messages to PO Box 57219, Mana, Porirua 5247 or
www.cloudybayfunerals.co.nz... A private service will be held at a later date.
SUTTON, Dennis Paul
24.2.1966 — 25.12.2022
Passed away peacefully at home on Christmas morning. Loving husband of Megan Wright, Father of Casey and Luke Sutton, Loved son of Ray and Beverly Sutton, Brother to Wendy, Raymond and Ritchie (deceased). Thanks to Hazel, Penny and Sally (district nurses) and the hospice team. A private service was held Thursday morning. A family & friends gathering is to be held Saturday 31st December, 12.00pm, at 851 Upland Road, Egmont Village.a simple cremation
& burials
Ph 0800 236 236
FRASER, Donald Lindsay (Don)
Of Levin. Passed away peacefully on Wednesday 28 December 2022. Aged 80 years. Beloved husband of Elaine.Dearly loved father and father-in-law of Melanie and Alan Lyne, Richard and Cathryn, Shelley and Pete Munn. Fun loving Grandad of Ashley, Meg, Emma, Regan, Ryan and Sarah. Special Pop of Ryan. A service for Don will be held at Harvey’s Chapel, 284 Oxford Street, Levin, on Wednesday 4 January 2023 at 2.00pm. Special thanks to the staff at Masonic Home, Levin and Dr Andy Van de Vyver for their care of Don. Messages please to Fraser Family, c/- 284 Oxford Street, Levin 5510.
BRUCE, David Rutherford
On Tuesday, December 27, 2022, peacefully at Waterlea Lifecare. Aged 85 years. Dearly loved husband of Judith. Loved father of Nicky, Richard, and Caroline; father-in-law of Kelvin, Donna and Simon. Cherished grandfather of Harry and Charlotte; Lois and Florence; Gretel, Henry and Frankie. Special thanks to the staff at Waterlea Lifecare. Messages may be sent to the Bruce Family, c/- PO Box 110, Blenheim 7240. A celebration of David’s life will be held at St Christopher’s Anglican Church, Weld Street, at 1.30pm on Wednesday, January 4, followed by interment at Fairhall Cemetery. The service will be livestreamed and may be viewed at https
JOE, Chartland (Len)
Passed away suddenly on 28th December 2022, surrounded by his Family. Deeply loved husband of Yue Hong. Loved Dad and Father-in-law to Kevin and Barbara, Edmund and Ann, and Wayne. Loved Granddad to Laura, Victoria, Matthew, Hannah and Emily. Service to be held at the Terracehaven Chapel, 697 Main Street, Palmerston North, on Thursday 5th January, at 10.30am. In lieu of flowers donations to St Johns Ambulance would be much appreciated by our Family. All messages to the Joe Family, c/- PO Box 5191, Palmerston North 4441.
HEYWOOD, Garry Ross
(Wyndham) Result of an accident, on Tuesday, December 27, 2022, aged 64 years. Soulmate and best friend of Leonie, loved Dad and father-in-law of Sara and Tony, Renee, and the late Logan, awesome Pop of Jack, Eva; Amity, Willa; Ollie, and Maddie; also loved by Sarah, Wade and Michael. A service for Garry will be held at Southern Funeral Home, 106 Hokonui Drive, Gore on Wednesday, January 4 at 1.00pm, followed by a cuppa and private cremation. Mustangs and classic cars welcome. Livestream link available www.southernfuneralhome.co.nz... In lieu of flowers, donations can be given to Edendale First Response and Hokonui St John. Messages to 106 Hokonui Drive, Gore 9710.
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