Death Notices

A place to remember and celebrate the lives of those no longer with us

Recent Notices in New Zealand

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GREGORY-HUNT, Laura Joyce(Joyce) (nee Tovey)

On 13 December 2022, at
St Joseph’s Home of Compassion, Silverstream. Aged 91 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Matthew James Gregory-Hunt and mother of Quentin, Philippa, Sylvia, Felicity and Matthew. Loved Grandma Joyce to Simon, Hannah, Callan, Jordan, Victoria, Sam, Jack, Laura, Grace, Sarah, Matthew, Olivia, Mike and Chris, and Great-Grandmother of 22. Daughter of the late Vic & May Tovey and sister of Sylvia. Special thanks to
the staff of St Joseph’s Home of Compassion for their wonderful care. A service for Joyce will be held in Kingswood, corner King and Cairo Streets, Upper Hutt, on Tuesday 20 December 2022, at 10.30am, followed by interment at Taita Cemetery. All messages to “The Gregory-Hunt Family”, c/- PO Box 30-127, Lower Hutt.

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STEANS, Rosaline Ann (Ros)

On December 15, 2022 peacefully in Christchurch Hospital after a brief illness surrounded by loved ones, aged 74 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Nev for 54 years. Cherished mother and mother-in-law of Murray and Lisa, Rochelle and John Sherriff. Adored and loved Nana of Sam, Maddison, and Greer. Loved sister and sister-in-law of John and Merija Higgins, Graeme and Caroline Steans, Anthea and the late Les Spears, Lynne and the late Mark Morris. A celebration of Ros’s life will be held at Northbrook Chapel, Spark Lane, Rangiora, on Tuesday December 20 at 2.00pm, followed by a private cremation. Bright attire to be worn as per Ros’s request. Ros’s service can be watched via a LiveStream for those that can not attend by using the following link.
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COLLETT, Catherine Frances Daphne (nee Jones)

Passed peacefully on 16 December 2022. Cherished wife of Cyril Collett (dec) and adored mother and mother-in-law of Bruce and Linda, Paul and Liz, Mark and Myra, Sonia and Gary, Cathy, Pete and Gill, Stephen (dec), Trev and Clare, Alan and Shauna. Devoted mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, great-great-grandmother. All our love for your next journey nanny, nanny2, nana Kapiti, nana rugby, old nanny. Requiem Mass will be celebrated in the Church
of the Holy Family, 169 Mungavin Avenue, Porirua on Monday 19 December 2022 at 11.00am, all welcome.

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CADGER, Anne Christine (nee Sumner)

Passed away peacefully on Wednesday 14th December 2022 at Lower Hutt Hospital surrounded by family and loved ones; aged 80 years. Much loved wife of Robert (deceased), dearly loved mother of Andrew, Stuart, Martine and mother-in-law to Michael. Beloved sister-in-law, cousin, aunty and friend to many in NZ, Scotland and England. In lieu of flowers donations to Wellington Free Ambulance would be appreciated. In accordance with mums wishes a private cremation was held on Friday 16th December 2022 at 10.00am. Messages to the Cadger family may be sent to 5 Baltimore Crescent, Totara Park, Upper Hutt 5018.

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LARNDER, Prudence Mary (Prue)

On December 15, 2022, died peacefully aged 93 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Derek, a wonderful and much loved mother and mother-in-law of Sarah and Tony, Bridget and Andrew, Katie and Andrew, and Diana and Bruce. Loved and proud grandmother of Timothy, and Nicola; James and Amanda, Katie and Scott, and Pippa; Lucy and Leyden, and George; Rebecca, and Andrew. A special great-grandmother of Margot, and William. The family would like to thank the Elmswood Hospital Staff for their excellent care of Prue. Messages may be addressed to The Family of the late Prudence Larnder, c/- PO Box 39001, Christchurch 8545. A Celebration of Prue’s life will be held in St Barnabas Anglican Church, 145 Fendalton Road, Fendalton, on Tuesday, December 27, at 2.00pm.

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JUCHNOWICZ, Wendy Jennifer

On 15th December 2022, died peacefully surrounded by family at Ranfurly Residential Care Centre aged 78. Dearly loved wife and best friend of Antoni Andrej Juchnowicz. Loved mother and mother -in-law of Mark and Fiona Juchnowicz, Paula and John Eyres, and Rachel and Hamish Cotton. Loved and cherished grandmother and great-grandmother of 11 Grandchildren and 8 Great-Grandchildren. Messages to C/- Mark Juchnowicz PO Box 51-204 Tawa, Wellington 5249, or at Wendy’s tribute page at www.williamcotton.co.nz.... Requiem Mass to celebrate Wendy’s life will be held at St Brigid’s Catholic Church, Cnr Derby and Monmouth Street, Feilding, on Monday 19 December 2022 at 1pm.

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FRANCE, Richard Alexander

(Moa Flat) Peacefully, surrounded by family, on Friday, December 16, 2022, aged 65 years. Dearly loved and cherished husband of Kerry, loved father and father-in-law of Morgan and Ruby, Justin and Jamie, Jackson and Alex, Ricki and Louise Nelson (Geraldine), cherished Grandad of Harry; Kahlia, Mack, Sylvie; Elliot, and Willow. Loved son and son-in-law of Alex* and Valda*, Murray* and Jill Walkham (Ashburton), loved brother and brother-in-law of Johanna* and Adrian Krammer (Napier), Hamish* and Susan (Chch), Andrew and Hisaka (Sawyers Bay), Stuart and Caroline Walkham (Ashburton), Joanne Howard (Westport), Ross Walkham (Christchurch), Ronda and Phil Chamberlain (Waimate), Neroli Walkham and Blair (Wellington), and loved Uncle of all his nieces and nephews. A service for Richard will be held at the West Otago Community Centre, 1 Suffolk Street, Tapanui, on Thursday, December 22 at 2.00pm, followed by a cuppa. Donations may be left at the service for Cancer Society NZ. Special thanks to the Oncology Unit and Ward 8C staff at Dunedin Hospital. Messages to france@yrless.nz or 1419 Moa Flat Road, RD 2, Tapanui 9587.
(*denotes deceased)

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BAUGHEN, Gregory Ralph (Greg)

On December 15, 2022, passed away at Terrace View Retirement Village, Ashburton, aged 81 years. Dearly loved son of the late Bert and Edith Baughen. Loved brother and brother in law of Claire and Merv Tutty. Messages to the Baughen family, PO Box 472, Ashburton 7700. Special thanks to the staff at Terrace View for their loving care of Greg. A service to celebrate Greg’s life will be held in Our Chapel, cnr East & Cox Street, Ashburton, on Wednesday December 21, commencing at 2.30pm, followed by cremation at the Ashburton Crematorium.

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TAYLOR, Regien Jo (nee Pancheri)

On Thursday, December 15, 2022, peacefully, at The Oaks Care Centre, after a determined battle with Cancer. Dearly loved wife of the late John, and much loved mother, mother-in-law of Joanne, Thomas and Miriama, Marika and Sam, Eric, Phillip, and the late Joy. Loved Nana of Bailey, Jon, Ben, Max, Caleb, Xavier, Jorja, and great-nana of Lacey. And a good friend to many. Messages to the Taylor Family, c/- PO Box 111-01 Christchurch. A special thank you to the staff at Oaks Care Centre for their love, and care shown to Regien during her stay. A Funeral Service for Regien will be held in the Academy Funeral Services Chapel, Wednesday, December 21, at 1.30pm, followed by a private cremation.

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NORRIE, Douglas Bruce (Dougal)

On December 12, 2022, at Christchurch Hospital, aged 84 years. Much loved husband of Diane for 60 years, loved father and father-in-law of Geoffrey and Karen (England), Malcom and Ilka, Hilary and Emlyn, and Joc and Peter. Adored grandad of Ryan, Kelsey; Lewys, Isaac, Annie; Charlie, Sam, Alex, and Max. Sincere thanks to the staff of Christchurch Hospital for their wonderful, compassionate care of Dougal. Messages may be addressed to The Family of the late Dougal Norrie, c/- PO Box 39001, Christchurch 8545. You are invited to join us to celebrate Dougal’s life at 135 Long Plantation Road, Culverden, on Thursday, December 22, at 1.00pm. Burial at Culverden Cemetery to follow.

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EARLEY, Michael

Peacefully, after a courageous battle with lung cancer, at Taranaki Base Hospital on Friday 16 December 2022, aged 71. Dearly loved husband of Faye for 42 years. Cherished Dad of Joel, and Brooke & Richard. Loving Grandad of Alicia (Perth), Alexis and Charlotte. Much loved by all the extended family. In preference to flowers please consider a donation to Hospice Taranaki. Messages to the Earley Family may be left on Michael’s tribute page at eagars.co.nz/Michael. A service to celebrate Michael’s life will be held at Eagars Te Henui Chapel, 174 Lemon Street, New Plymouth, on Thursday 22 December 2022 at 10.30am, followed by a private cremation. For those unable to attend, Michael’s funeral will be livestreamed via his tribute page.

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MACE, Colleen May Louise

Passed away peacefully on Sunday, December 11, 2022 at home with family at her side, after a short illness. Aged 86 years. In lieu of flowers, a donation to Hospice Marlborough would be appreciated and may be made to a/c 03-1369-0365207-00 Ref. MACE. The Mace family wish to thank Hospice Marlborough for their care and compassion. Messages may be sent to the Mace Family, c/- PO Box 110, Blenheim 7240. As Colleen wished, a private service has been held.

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GORMAN, Philippa Margaret (Pip)

On December 5, 2022, at the Marlborough Hospice. Dearly loved wife of Chris. Dearly loved mother and mother-in-law to Nick and Annabel,
and Granny Pip to George and Edward. Dearly loved mother, mother-in-law and grandmother to Richard, Victoria, Charlotte, Freddie and Louis. Messages to 4 Brandon Mews, Springlands, Blenheim 7201 or www.cloudybayfunerals.co.nz... In accordance with Pip’s wishes a private service has been held.

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HUDSON, Pamela Eileen (nee Bussey)

11.3.1942 — 8.12.2022
The Hudson Family is deeply saddened to announce that our beloved mother, mother-in-law, grandmother, sister, sister-in-law, aunty and good friend Pamela Hudson (late of Bradford in England and Palmerston North) has peacefully passed away at the age of 80 years.
Your wings were ready,
but our hearts were not.
Rest in peace.
Thank you to all of the caring staff at Opal North Lakes – Terrace Care Community, especially the wonderful people on Team Aurora and Redcliffe Hospital, Palliative Care Station, Australia.

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KERNOHAN, Valmai Eileen (Val) (nee Merriman)

Passed away peacefully on Saturday 10 December 2022, in her 95th year. Dearly loved wife of the late Bill. Cherished Mum of Greg (deceased), Karyn and Terry, John, and Robert (Red). Adored Grandma to her seven grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren. Much loved sister of Ross, Larry (deceased), and Keri (deceased). Messages for Val’s family can be left via www.beauchamp.co.nz.... In accordance with Val’s wishes, a private family farewell has been held.
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