WILKINS, FionaAirdrie(formerly Parfitt, nee Williams)
Died peacefully on 27th December 2022, 1 day shy of her 77th birthday. Loved wife of Peter and the late Robin, loved daughter of Frank and Airdrie Williams and Dan Ellwood. Loved mother of Murray, Margaret and John Salter, and Brian and Glenda Parfitt. Loved sister of Margaret (dec), Katrina Reddick (dec), Alayna Ellwood, Grant Williams (dec), Scott and Carol Craig, and Amanda Blair and Pa Kirk and Rose, Kirsty Williams and Iain Spencer. A private cremation has taken place. Thanks to Palmerston North Hospital staff and Star4 Levin for their care of Fiona.
STOTHERS, Barbara Faye (née Smith)
Passed away peacefully on Wednesday 28th December 2022, at Tokoroa Hospital, aged 74. Dearly loved wife of the late Bruce Stothers, cherished partner of Barry Evans. Much loved Mother of Tracy, Simon, Wayne (Dec) and Aubrey. Treasured by her 5 grandchildren, loved by all her siblings and whanau. Barbara will lay in state at her home ( 6395 State Highway 1, Atiamuri). A celebration of Barbara’s life will be held at the Activate Church, cnr Maraetai & Thompson Roads, Tokoroa, on Friday 30 December at 11.00am.
She will be deeply missed and forever in our hearts.
CLARK, Merle Winifred
Peacefully at Jean Sandel Retirement Village surrounded by family on Monday, December 26, 2022, aged 89 years. Devoted wife of Ian for 67 years. Loved mother and mother-in-law of Peter, Jennifer, Graham and Carol, Robyn and Kermie and, Lynne and Leon. Cherished Nana and Great-Nana of her many grandchildren and great-grandchildren In preference to flowers please consider a donation to the Pukieti Trust. Messages to the Clark Family may be left on Merle’s tribute page at eagars.co.nz/merle. A service to celebrate Merle’s life will be held at St Pauls Church, 80 Carthew Street, Okato, on Wednesday, January 4, 2023, at 10.30am, followed by a burial at Okato Cemetery. For those unable to attend, Merle’s funeral will be livestreamed via her tribute page.
FINDLAY, Jan Maree
Passed away peacefully on December 24, 2022. Forever loved mum of Chris, Aaron, and Brooke; nanny of Riley and Axel; and sister of Brent and Graeme.
“Forever with us in our hearts”
Messages to the Findlay family, C/- 19 London Street, Richmond, Christchurch 8013. At Jan’s request, a private cremation to be held.
STEWART, John Alexander
On December 27, 2022, at Nurse Maude Hospice, aged 62 years, with family by his side. Loved husband of Mary, loved dad of Daniel, and loved by Megan and Irai. Loved Johnny of Rita-May, Billy, and Harper. Loved son of Jim and Mary, and loved brother and brother-in-law. A good mate of many. Sincere thanks to Dr Scott Babington, and to the Nurse Maude Association. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Nurse Maude Association in memory of John would be appreciated, and may be made online at
GALLACHER, Mary McDonald (Molly)
On Wednesday 28th December 2022, peacefully at Hutt Hospital, in her 86th year. Beloved wife of Donald (Danny) for 62 years. Much loved Mum of Donald Jnr (Belfast), and loved nana of Rosie-Lynn. Messages and tributes can be posted to PO Box 44-176, Lower Hutt 5040 or placed in Molly’s tribute book at www.tributes.co.nz... where you can join her funeral via livestream. Sincere thanks to the staff of the medical ward at Hutt Hospital for their wonderful care and support. Molly’s funeral service will be held at the Harbour City Funeral Home Chapel, 665 High Street, Lower Hutt, on Saturday 31st December 2022 at 10.30am, thereafter private cremation.
WONG, Jennifer
We celebrate the life of Jennifer M. Wong, age 63, of Lanikai, Hawaii. Jenny passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by her loving family, on October 19, 2020. Jenny was the link that kept family and friends connected across the globe. She was a voracious reader, an avid knitter and homemaker, who loved her pets and enjoyed travel. Born on March 22, 1957, in Wellington, New Zealand, she is the youngest daughter of the late Kenneth and Joyce Stephen. She attended St Mary’s School before graduating from the Wellington School of Nursing at Massey University. She served as a nurse in the NZ Army before specializing in psychiatric nursing. In 1981, she moved to the United States with her husband, Dr Sonny Wong, eventually settling in Hawaii. Over the 40 years of their marriage, they created a home and raised a beautiful family. Jenny is the beloved mother of Tash, Brittany, Samantha, and Emily, and the proud grandmother of Jemima, Remington, Lillian, Levi, Stephen, Eric, and Sybbie. She instilled values of family, education, responsibility, and independence in each of her children. Friends and family are invited to attend a memorial service at Makara Cemetery, Seyip section, on January 4, 2023 at 2.00pm.
HESSELIN, Alexander Reko (Mick)
Passed peacefully after a brief illness at Hospice Southland, on Tuesday, December 20, 2022, aged 86 years. Loved son of Fred and Nina Hesselin, brother of Ian Hesselin, Don Hesselin, and little brother of Gloria McIntosh. (All deceased) Adored uncle Mick of his nieces, nephews, and their families. At Mick’s request a private cremation has been held. A celebration of Mick’s life will take place at the Ascot Park Hotel (Waiau Room) at 2.00pm on Saturday, January 21, 2023. Messages to 484 McQuarrie Street, Tisbury, RD 11, Invercargill 9877, or you can go to Mick’s tribute page at mwfunerals.co.nz/s/mick
MACLEOD, Elizabeth Lawrie (Laura) (nee Pert)
On December 23, 2022, peacefully at Bainswood on Victoria, Rangiora, aged 100 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Donald, loved mother and mother-in-law of Irene and Peter Vintiner (Braidwood, NSW), Ian and Christine (Carrara, Qld), Gael and Robert Kofoed (Weedons), and Fiona (Woodend). Loved sister and sister-in-law of Isobel Pert (dec), and Dorothy and George Mansell (Stokes Valley), and a much loved Grandmother, Great-Grandmother, Auntie and Great-Auntie. Laura’s family would like to share their grateful thanks to the wonderful staff at Bainswood, and special thanks to Lorraine Hearne for her continued love and support of Laura. Messages may be addressed to The Family of the late Laura MacLeod, c/- PO Box 39127, Christchurch 8545. A private family service has been held.
HITCHON, Ronald
On the 19th of December 2022, in his 94th year, passed peacefully at The Orchards Care Home. Dearly loved husband of the late Lesley. Much loved father of Stephen, Janet, and the late Susan. Loved and respected father-in-law of Claire, Chris, and Tim. Loved poppa of Michael, David, Sarah, Daniel, Holly, and Courtney. Loved great- grandfather of Summer, Darcy, Aston, and Connor.
"God saw you growing weary and did what he thought best. With open arms he called to you, ’come unto eternal rest’"
Reunited with Lesley and Susan. You will live in our hearts and will be remembered with love. A private family service for Ron will be held. Our sincere thanks to all the staff at the Orchards Care Home for the wonderful care that Poppa received. All communications to Dil’s Funeral Services, 185 Schnapper Rock Road.
WHITCOMBE, John Brownlee
Passed away on Friday, December 23, 2022. Loved husband of Carleen, much loved and devoted dad to Lisa and Shelley. Loved and special grandad of Matthew, Tamati, Jordan, Danté and Jovaan, and great-grandad to wee Manaia.
“Now resting in peace after a brief but bravely fought battle.
Will be forever loved and missed”
JOINES, Douglas William
RNZN 11492. Died 23 December 2022, aged 93. Loved father and father-in-law of Mervyn & Helen, Robert & Jayne, Dianne Murphy and Heather & Richard Fussell. Reunited with Molly. A private cremation has taken place.
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O’KEEFE, Terence Patrick (Terry)
On December 23, 2022, at Christchurch Hospital ICU, aged 87 years. Loving husband of the late Roselin, father to Christine, Ian (deceased), Diane, and Gail, grandfather to and hero of Craig and fiancée Brooke, and great-grandfather to Ashlynn. At Terry’s request, there will be no funeral. The family would like to thank the staff in all departments of Christchurch Hospital that were involved in his care, and to the South New Brighton community, especially Dad’s neighbours, and the staff at Challenge Garage on Bridge Street. Messages to the family of the late Terry O’Keefe, C/- 19 London Street, Richmond, Christchurch 8013.
DRUMMOND, George Arthur
The son of the late Muriel and Cyril Barrow, step-son of the late Ian Drummond. Loved brother of Daphne, Elizabeth, Robert, Donald (dec) and Barry (dec).
JONES, David
Passed away peacefully at home on 23 December 2022, surrounded by family. Aged 59. Much loved husband and best friend of Sandra. Loved and treasured father of Simon and Dylan. Loved son, son-in-law, brother, brother-in-law and uncle of all his family in the UK and NZ. Our thanks to all who have been part of Dave’s care and treatment, especially Churton Park Medical Care, Kenepuru community nurses and Mary Potter Hospice community support team. Messages to the Jones family may be left in Dave’s tribute book at www.tributes.co.nz... or posted c/- 4
Moorefield Road, Johnsonville, 6037. A memorial gathering to celebrate Dave’s life will be held at the Guardian Funeral Home Chapel, 4 Moorefield Road, Johnsonville, on Friday
30 December 2022 at 11
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