HEDLEY, Allan Westland
Passed away peacefully on Wednesday, December 14, 2022, at Windsor Park Care Home, surrounded by his loving family. Dearly loved husband and best friend of Bev for 60 years. Much loved dad, father-in-law, grandad and friend. In accordance with Allan’s wishes a private cremation has been held. Special thanks to the Staff at Windsor Park for the love and care shown to Allan. Messages to Villa 7, 9 Reaby Road, Upper Charlton, Gore 9710.
FORBES, Graham Stuart
On December 12, 2022. Cherished husband and best friend of Pam, dearly loved dad of Hayley and John Ramana, and special Poppa G. Loved son of the late Margaret and Bruce Forbes, loved brother of Robyn; and Dianne and Blair McDonald (Queensland). Loved by his extended family and friends. Devoted dad to his fur babies Indie and Dizzi. Our sincere thanks to the incredible teams of St John and ICU at Christchurch Hospital (with special thanks to Alice).
"In our hearts forever"
A private cremation has been held, with a celebration of Graham’s life to take place in the New Year.
MURRAY, Margaret Burnett
Passed away in her 90th year on 13th December 2022. Loved wife of the late John, Mum of Peter and Helen,
and Mary Ann. Nana to grandchildren Tony, Elizabeth, Catherine and Rochelle, and
8 great-grandchildren. At her request a private cremation has been held.
She will be dearly missed
and remembered.
DIJK-VERMEULEN, Pleuntje Kundertje Jacoba (Leonie van Dijk)
On December 6, 2022, passed away peacefully at Nurse Maude Hospital, with her family by her side, aged 82 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Pieter, much loved and treasured mother and mother-in-law of Jacobien van Dijk, Anna-Marie and Craig Gribble, Ralph and Kate van Dijk, and Rik and Katrina van Dijk. Adored Oma to all her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
“She touched the lives of many”
Messages may be addressed to The Family of the late Leonie Dijk-Vermeulen, c/- PO Box 39001, Christchurch 8545. In accordance with Leonie’s wishes a private family service has been held.
HAMILTON, Roderick Thomas Elliot
(Formerly of Ikawai). Peacefully on December 11, 2022, at Lister Home Waimate; aged 86. Dearly loved husband of the late Alison. Dearly loved dad and father-in-law of Lynette, Peter and Dawn, Heather and Brett Hunter, Colin and Lynley. Loving and loved granddad of Carron and Brad, Lachie and Amanda, Mita Ratana, Sam Hunter, Tyler Hunter, and Maggie, Kate, and Tom. Proud great-grandad of Desmond. Loved son of the late Tom and Emily and loved son-in-law of the late Alec and Vera Fraser. Loved brother and brother-in-law of Ruth and Jim Bell (both dec), Mike and Jill (dec), Judith and Donald Hayward. The family sincerely thanks staff at Lister Home (both past and present) for their dedicated care of Roderick. In accordance with Roderick’s wishes a private cremation has been held. Messages to
HARPER, Michael Rowan (Happy)
Passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, December 13, 2022. Aged 74 years. Dearly loved soulmate of Norma, loved father and father-in-law of Sean and Som, and Jason, loved father figure to Wendy and Jeffrey, and the late Travis, loved Pop to Jennifer and Sam, loved Happy Pop to Georgia, Charlotte, and Kenzie, loved son of the late John (Happy) and Margaret, and a loved brother of the late Lyn and Jonella. Special thanks to Dr Vanessa England, Urology Nurses and District Nurses. A private cremation will be held as Happy requested. Messages to 158D Queen Street, Westport 7825.
Hagedorns Buller Funeral Services. Funeral Directors Association of NZ.
ENNIS, Frederick Mervin (Merv)
Passed away at Te Nikau Grey Hospital surrounded by his loving family on December 12, 2022, aged 94. Treasured father and father-in-law of Wendy and Stewart Muir, Jo-Ann and Stephen Hunt, and Debra Ennis, beloved grandfather of Travis and Kate Muir, Allyce Muir, Jackson Muir, Quinton and Rachel Hunt, Jonathan and Carrie Hunt, Zachary Ennis and the late Danielle Hunt, great-grandfather of Cole, Issy, Bridget, and Brett, and a loved uncle, and friend of many. Messages to 142 Rangiora Woodend Road, Woodend, Waimakariri 7610.
Our mighty “Totara has fallen” we will miss you, we feel blessed to have had you in our lives for so long ... time to rest now Dad, fly with the angels.
As per Merv’s wishes, a private funeral has been held followed by cremation here on the Coast at the Westland Crematorium.
STEVEN, Jonathan Roger (Roger)
Passed away peacefully at
his home on Wednesday, December 14, 2022, surrounded by love. A loved and loving husband of Ayleen, and a respected and devoted father and father-in-law of Wallace and Valerie, Diane (dec) and Cameron, Ruth, Julie and Hau, Jonathan and Angela, Paul and Adrienne, and Iain and Carolyn. A cherished Grandad to his grand and great-grandchildren. Messages to 70 Victoria Street, Parkside, Timaru 7910. A celebration of Roger’s life will be held at the Salisbury Park Crematorium Chapel, Beaconsfield Road, on Tuesday, December 20, at 1.00pm, followed a by private cremation.
BENNETT, Gael
Gael passed away in Hawera on Thursday 8th December 2022, aged 77 years. Dearly loved wife and best friend of Graham. Very much loved mum of Jeannette and Richard Olds, Wayne and Bo. Gael’s most favourite people in the world were her grandchildren and they loved her so much, Nathan, Aleisha; Troy, Reece, Pania, and George. Gael’s family celebrated her life lovingly in a private ceremony in Hawera on Tuesday 13th December 2022.
HANSEN, Poul
Peacefully on December 13, 2022, at Nelson Hospital, Aged 97 years. Loving husband of the late Esme, adored father and father-in-law of Ross and Jo, Mel and Donna, Heidi and Aaron. A beloved Uncle who will be dearly missed. Thank you to all the staff at Wensley House for their care and and support over the years. A graveside service will be held at Motueka Cemetery, on Monday, December 19, at 1.00pm. Messages to the Hansen family c/- Golden Bay Motueka Funeral Home, 8 Inglis Steet, Motueka 7120.
McCORMACK, Hilary Strang
(CNZM)
31.12.1934 — 12.12.2022
Our incredible Hilary left us, as she wanted, in her own home, with her family looking after her. Awesome Mum of Duncan, and Campbell and Yelena; adored sister of Derek and Lois Allan, and Di and Dren Errington; loved wife of the late Alan Hay McCormack, and loved by her late brother Donald Campbell Allan; beloved aunt of Suzanne and Mark Tutton, Hamish Allan, Rachel Allan, Scott and Kristen Errington, Chris Errington and Martin Single; and all her great-nieces and great-nephews. Messages may be addressed to The Family of the late Hilary McCormack, c/- PO Box 39001, Christchurch 8545. A private family Service for Hilary has taken place. A Memorial gathering for her friends and community will be held in the New Year, details to be advised.
IRECKI, Witold Adam (Vic)
Of Carterton, formerly Lower Hutt. On 13th December
2022 peacefully at Wairarapa Hospital. Aged 73 Beloved husband of Lucy. Loved father and father-in-law of David
and Veronika, Stephen and Brooke. Loved Dziadzia of Alek, Jakob, Oskar, Quinn and Lois. In accordance with Vic’s wishes a private family farewell has been held. Messages to the Irecki family C/- PO Box 185, Carterton 5743.
ANSELL, Graeme (Skip)
Passed away suddenly but peacefully at home, after a short illness, surrounded with love, aged 72 years. Dearly loved and adored husband and best friend of Sue. Loved father and father-in-law of
Kris and Siobhan, and Matt. Loved stepfather and stepfather-in-law of Brendon and Monique. Loving Grandad of all his grandchildren which he adored. Loved brother and brother-in-law of Bryan and Jan, and Terry. A private graveside service was held
on Thursday, December 15, 2022.
Sadly taken too soon but forever and always in our hearts and memories
Messages to Graeme’s tribute page at frasersfunerals.co.nz/tributes
CLEVELAND, Jean
14 October 1951 —
14 December 2022
With much love and sadness we wish to announce Jean’s passing at home following a long illness. Much loved by her partner Dennis and his children Amanda, Vicky, and Chantel. Loved mother of Karen and Jane, and sister of Bruce. Join us to celebrate Jean’s life at Lindisfarne Methodist Community Centre, 22 Lindisfarne Street, Invercargill, on Monday, December 19 at 1.00pm. Service and afternoon tea, followed by a private cremation. To our family and friends, thank you all for your messages, kind thoughts, and flowers. Messages may be sent to 54 Dublin Street or can be left on Jean’s tribute page at www.distinctfunerals.co.nz... where the livestream link is available.
McWHA, Suzanne Carol (nee Gill)
Passed away on 9 December 2022, aged 66 years. Dearly loved mother and mother-in-law of Matthew and Bea, Tim and Michele, and Katie and Chris. and granny of Lottie. Former wife of Warwick. Dearly loved daughter of Carol and the late Roger Gill. Loved sister and sister-in-law of Michael and Hayley, Phillip and Shelley, David and Louise (Scotland) and Carolynne. Special Aunty Suzie of Sarah, Laura and late Aimee, Hannah, Lucy, Sophie and Grace, Harvey and Charlie, Caleb, Blair and late Stephanie and their partners. So dearly loved by us all. A service for Suzie has been held. All communications to the McWha family C/- PO Box 5523, Frankton, Hamilton 3242.
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