SIMMONS, Douglas Ronald
Of Paraparaumu. Passed away at Metlifecare Coastal Villas on Saturday, 17 December 2022, a week before his 93rd birthday. Loved father and father-in-law of Greg & Bernice Bowman, and Grandad of Rosemary and Holly. Doug’s funeral service will be held at Kapiti Coast Funeral Home Chapel, 9–11 Hinemoa Street, Paraparaumu, at 2.00pm Tomorrow (Wednesday, 21 December), to be followed by a private cremation. Messages for the Simmons/Bowman family may be sent c/- PO Box 119, Paraparaumu 5254.
RAKENA, Paula Maire
(aged 65). Loved partner of Ivan and precious mum of Cara. Sadly, as a result of Paula’s declining health, she has been granted assistance to pass away with dignity. Paula is a much loved daughter of Kena (deceased) and Sal (Joan) Rakena; sister of Judith (deceased) and Alan, Nola and Jim, Kenny and Kate, and Robin. Aunty to Jeremy and Ruth, Michelle and Clint, Daniel and Jamie. Great-aunt to Jasmyn, Levi, Shavorn, Mia, Ariana, Lucy and Jasper. Paula will arrive on to Rapaki Marae, around 4.00pm on Monday, December 19, to spend the night there with whnau and friends. On Tuesday, December 20, a service for Paula will be held at 11.00am on the marae, followed by a 1.00pm, service at the Canterbury Crematorium, corner of Keighleys Road and Linwood Avenue, Christchurch.
Nau mai Haere mai
GAVIN, Dorothy Ruth (nee Gordon)
Peacefully at Wakatipu Care Home, on Wednesday, 14 December 2022, aged 83 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Des, much loved mother and mother-in-law of Nicola (Wanaka), John and Sonja (Arthurs Point), cherished Nana of Mary, and Sam. A service to celebrate Dorothy’s life will be held in St Joseph’s Catholic Church, Melbourne Street, Queenstown, on Monday, 19 December, at 2.30pm (please note change of time), then leaving for Queenstown Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations to
St John Ambulance Wakatipu. Messages to 107B Atley Road, Arthurs Point, 9374 or email johngavinconstruction
@xtra.co.nz.
PURDIE, Crichton Wallace
Passed away surrounded by loving family, on December 16, 2022, at home, aged 50. Dearly loved husband and best friend of Darlene. Loved and treasured father of Jackson, Conlan and Gibson. Messages to c/- PO Box 9, Blenheim 7240, or his tribute page on www.cloudybayfunerals.co.nz... In lieu of flowers and cards, a donation to Motor Neuron Disease Assoc. www.mnd.org.nz... would be appreciated. At Crichton’s request, a private cremation has taken place.
“FIGHT MND“
LATTA, Carol Dianne (nee Herbert)
Peacefully at home surrounded by family on Saturday, 17 December 2022 aged 62. Dearly loved wife of Steve. Cherished mother and mother-in-law of Aaron & Daphne, Nicole & Bevan Harris, Kelly, Grace and Kupa. Adored Nanny of Mikayla, Tyler and Blake. Loved daughter of Peter and the late Ruth. Caring sister and sister-in-law of Donald & Dalel, Warren & Kathryn, Ian & Michelle, Robyn & Keith, Sharon & Peter, Milton & Suzi and their families. In preference to flowers please consider a donation to Hospice Taranaki. Messages to the Latta Family may be left on Carol’s tribute page at eagars.co.nz/carol. A service to celebrate Carol’s life will be held at Eagars Te Henui Chapel, 174 Lemon Street, New Plymouth, on Thursday 22 December 2022 at 2pm. For those unable to attend, Carol’s funeral will be livestreamed via her tribute page.
WARRENDER, Mary Elizabeth
Born 30.10.1943 - Sadly passed away 16.12.2022. Deeply loved wife of Gordon/Jock. Loved Mother and mother-in-law of Bruce and Jo, Bronwyn, Craig and Debbie. Loved and special nana of all her grandchildren. A service to celebrate and remember Mary will be held at the Omokoroa Boat Club, The Esplanade, Omokoroa on Thursday 22 December 2022 at 1.00pm, followed by private cremation.
Forever loved, forever missed.
BROWNLIE, Mary Christina Greiner
Peacefully on Friday, December 16, 2022, in her 98th year, with family by her side. Much Loved wife of the late Tom. Loved mother and mother-in-law of Joy and Alan; Lynda and Alistair. Loved Grandma of Joanne and Kevin; Rachel; Richard and Holly; Desiree and William; Gareth and Bianca; Jasmine and Sam; Shayna and Will and Great-Grandma to her 19 great-grandchildren.
Safe in the arms of Jesus.
A service to celebrate Mary’s life will be held at Cedarwood, 17 Parata Street, Waikanae on Friday, December 23, at 11.00am. A huge thank you to all of the staff at Summerset on the Coast, Paraparaumu, for their love and care of Mary.
TAYLOR, Megan Jane
On December 15, 2022, tragically taken at Ashburton Racecourse, aged 26 years. Dearly loved daughter of Kevin and Jane, much loved sister of Ben, Logan and partner Josi, special aunty of Blake, loved and cherished by all her family and friends. Messages may be addressed to The Family of the late Megan Taylor, c/- PO Box 39001, Christchurch 8545. To watch a livestream of the service, please go to lambandhayward.co.nz/obituaries and click on Megan’s link. The Service to celebrate Megan’s life will be held in the Show Gate Lounge, Riccarton Park Racecourse, 165 Racecourse Road, Sockburn, on Thursday, December 22, at 2.00pm.
COX, Charles Fortnom
Passed away peacefully on Friday, December 16, 2022, aged 76 years. Dearly loved brother and brother-in-law of Margaret and Alan, David and Anne, Catherine and the late Bryan, Duncan and Anna. Dearly loved uncle and great-uncle. A cherished friend who will be missed immensely. As per Charles’ wishes a private cremation has been held. A memorial to celebrate his life will be held next year. Messages c/- Catherine Walkinton, 55 Mapara Road, Taupo 3385. In lieu of flowers, donations to Alzheimers Taupo please.
Taupo Funeral Services Ltd
Members of the Funeral Directors Assn of NZ
McKEOGH, Barry Henry
Passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on December 15, 2022; aged 83 years. Much loved husband of Pam for 61 years. Caring Dad of Steve and Siew, John and Steve, Mark and Caroline. Loved grandad of Daniel, Melissa, Brendan, Lachlan, Jess, Flynn, Danielle, Gabe, and great-grandad of Archer. Loved brother of Peter, Tony, and the late Pauline and David.
“Proudly and lovingly remembered”
Messages may be addressed to ‘The McKeogh Family,’ C/- 19 London Street, Richmond, Christchurch 8013. A Celebration of Barry’s life will be held in the Harewood Crematorium Chapel, Wilkinsons Road, Harewood, on Tuesday, December 20, 2022, at 10.30am.
SWEENEY, Colin Mark
Sadly and unexpectedly on Friday, December 16, 2022; aged 54 years. Much loved father of Jessica, Laura, and Sarah. Loved son of Christopher and Anne, a loved brother to Ian, and Alan and their families. Funeral Details to be advised. Messages to 430 Tweed Street, Invercargill 9812.
ANDERSON, Andrew Te Oranga (Andy)
Born 24.10.1939
Died 17.12.2022
Passed away peacefully at Hospice South Canterbury. Dearly loved husband of Dianne. Treasured father of Bronwyn and John, Tasha, and Craig. Poppa to Ethan, Savanna, Ali, Ruby, Sam, and Holly. Much loved brother, brother-in-law, uncle, cousin, and friend. The Service celebrating Andy’s life will be held at Aoraki Funeral Services Chapel, 160 Mountain View Road, Timaru, on Friday, December 23, 2022 at 2.00pm. A livestream of the service is available, please email- office@aoraki.kiwi.nz or call on 686-2148. In lieu of flowers, donations to Motor Neurone Disease NZ or Hospice South Canterbury would be gratefully accepted and maybe left at the service. Messages to
GOODMANSON, Ian Maurice (Chops)
On December 15, 2022, in Christchurch, aged 63 years. Baby son of Maureen and Maurice (both deceased), loved dad of Rebecca, and Bradley, loved grandad of Amelia, Lilly Mae, Jasper, and Georgi, and a loved husband, partner, brother, brother-in-law, uncle and friend. Chops’ family invites you to join them for one last drink, and to celebrate his life, on Thursday, December 22, at MacKenzies (The Aranui), 51 Pages Road, Christchurch, at 1.00pm.
HOLLAND, Elaine Dorothy
Peacefully, on December 15, 2022, at St Albans Lifecare, aged 90 years. Loving and loved daughter of Bert and Flo Mangin (both deceased), much loved mother and mother-in-law of David and Judy, Chris and Rose, and a very proud Grandma of all her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Now in God’s arms.
Messages may be addressed to The Family of the late Elaine Holland, c/- PO Box 39001, Christchurch 8545. Donations to The Cancer Society would be appreciated and may be made directly online at www.cancer.org.nz.... A Celebration of Elaine’s life will be held at Maryville Retirement Village at a later date.
DEVERY, Leo Charles
Passed peacefully on Friday, December 16, 2022. Beloved husband of Joan. Loved and adored father and father-in-law of Wendy and Tim (Christchurch), Jan and Geoff (Invercargill), Tracey and Richard (Queenstown). Dearly loved Pop of Mitchell, Sarah, Abbey, Cameron, and Hannah; great-grandfather of Abel and Alfie. Loved brother and brother-law of *Bruce and *Margaret Devery, Margaret and *Ian Chamberlain, *Noel and Geraldine Devery. Rosary will be recited in Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 449 North Road, Invercargill, on Tuesday, December 20, at 5.00pm, Requiem Mass to follow on Wednesday, December 21, at 11.00am also in the church. Interment at Eastern Cemetery thereafter. Messages can be sent to 85/40 O’Byrne Street, Invercargill 9810, or to Leo’s tribute page at
frasersfunerals.co.nz/tributes where there is a link to the livestream of the service.
(* denotes deceased)
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