WREN, Christine
Peacefully on 12th December 2022 at Longview Rest Home. Loved daughter of the late Brian and Betty. Dearly loved wife of Paul. Much loved stepsister of Tamara and Janina. Loved Aunty of Haydee, Sacha and Victoria. Donations in lieu of flowers to Longview Rest Home, Tawa (not for profit organisation), would be very much appreciated and may be made directly to Longview. Messages for Christine’s family may be left in her tribute book at www.tributes.co.nz... or posted c/- 4 Moorefield Rd, Johnsonville 6037. A livestream of the service may also be accessed via Christine’s Tribute page. A Funeral Service for Christine will be held at The Guardian Funeral Home, 4 Moorefield Rd, Johnsonville, at 10am on Saturday 17th December 2022, followed by private cremation.
LEE, Esther Helen
Died at home surrounded by family on Friday 9 December 2022, aged 67. Loving wife of Colin, and beloved mother to Kerry Ann, Victor, and Martin. Daughter of Poy Hong Chin (d. 1990) and Mell Jean Chin. Devoted sister to Jack, Alvin and Vivan, sister-in-law, cousin and aunt. Teacher, mentor and a dear friend to many. Messages to the family may be left in Esther’s tribute book at www.tributes.co.nz.... The service will be live-streamed via a link at the same tributes website. For those feeling unwell on the day, please stay home and join us online. Face masks will be available and encouraged where possible. In lieu of flowers, donations to The New Zealand Cancer Society would be much appreciated and can be made online via
HORAN, Mary Bernadette (Bernadette)
On 11 December 2022, passed away peacefully at Charles Upham Retirement Village, Rangiora, with family by her side, aged 93 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Brian, cherished mother and mother-in-law of Trevor and Maureen, Peter and Jo, Clare and Stuart, and Lynne and Max, treasured nana and great-nana.
“Forever in our hearts”
A Requiem Mass for Bernadette will be celebrated at St Peter Chanel Catholic Church, King St, Whakatane, on Saturday 17 December at 11.00am, followed by burial
at the Hillcrest Cemetery. Communications please to the Horan family, C/- PO Box 2070, Whakatane or online at willettsfuneralservices.co.nz
BLACK, John Leslie (Leslie)
On December 11, 2022, at St Andrew’s Home and Hospital, Dunedin; aged 96 years. Dearly loved husband of Ina (dec), much loved father and father-in-law of Rosemary (dec) and Spencer Hitchman, Lynda Black, and Adrienne and Tim Watts, loved Grandad of Louise, Oliver; Sam; Naomi, and Peter, and a loved brother of Myrtle McKenzie. A service for Leslie will be held in Mosgiel Presbyterian Church, 11 Church Street, Mosgiel, at 2.30pm on Monday, December 19, followed by interment in Waikaka Cemetery. The service can be viewed via live-stream at www.youtube.com... @mosgielpresbyterianlive7383/ streams - Messages to the Black Family, C/- PO Box 183, Mosgiel 9053.
MONTEBA, Arendje (Arty)
On December 9, 2022, passed away at WesleyCare, aged 97 years. Much loved wife of the late Martin, loved mother and mother-in-law of Martin and Raylene, Rob and Cara, and Ben and Yvonne, loved Oma of Clint, Wade, Kirsten; Benjamin, Rachel, Paul; and Helene. Loved Omama of Mikayla, Katelyn, Layla, Nixon; Alex, Billie, Duncan; Violet, and Zac. Messages may be addressed to The Family of the late Arty Monteba, c/- PO Box 39001, Christchurch 8545. In lieu of flowers, donations to World Vision in memory of Arty would be appreciated and may be made online at www.worldvision.org.nz.... The Funeral Service for Arty will be held in the St Albans Uniting Church, 36 Nancy Avenue, Mairehau, on Friday, December 16, at 11.00am. Interment at Lincoln Cemetery to follow.
STEWART, Doreen Decima
On Sunday, December 11, 2022, peacefully, surrounded by family at Summerset at Avonhead, in her 91st year. Dearly loved wife, mum, mother-in-law, nana, nana Stewart, and friend to many. Messages to the Stewart family, c/- PO Box 111-01, Christchurch. A special thank you to the staff at Summerset at Avonhead for their love, and care shown to Doreen during her stay. A celebration of Doreen’s long and full life will be held at the Academy Funeral Services Chapel, Saturday, December 17, at 10.00 a.m, followed by an interment at Avonhead Memorial Cemetery.
1 Corinthians 13
YARDLEY, Robert (Bob)
Passed away suddenly but peacefully at home on December 12, 2022, aged 79 years. Dearly loved husband of Janice, much loved father and father-in-law of Gillian, Richard and Carrie, Tracey and Michael, beloved grandbob of Caitlin, Callum and Nicholas.
"So many treasured memories”
Special thanks to Dr Alan Mawhinney, along with the staff of Ward 8A and 8B, Dunedin Hospital, for their wonderful care and support. A service to celebrate Bob’s life will be held in Campbell and Sons Chapel, 95 Gordon Road, Mosgiel, at 2.00pm on Friday, December 16. The service can be viewed via
live-stream at www.campbellandsons.co.nz... Messages to 10 Coalstage Road, RD 1, Dunedin 9076.
CURRY, Bevan James (Bevo, Bev)
(Of Maroubra, Sydney formerly Palmerston North). Aged 45 years. Died unexpectedly at his home on Wednesday November 30th 2022. Treasured son of Marg and the late Chris. Cherished brother of Emma. A very much loved and loyal cousin, uncle Penguin, nephew and mate to so many in NZ and Sydney.
Will be sadly missed.
A very hard worker who finished his shift far too soon and a frustrated loyal Warriors fan to the end. Friends are invited to attend a service for Bevan at the Beauchamp Crematorium Chapel, 167 John F Kennedy Drive, Palmerston North, on Friday December 16th 2022 at 2pm or may watch live at www.beauchamp.co.nz...
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IVAMY, Dorothy Wilson (Dot)(nee Georgeson)
Passed away peacefully at Russell Kemp Home and Hospital, Titahi Bay, on Friday 17 June 2022, in her 101st year. Dearly loved wife of the late George, much loved mother and mother-in-law of Viv and Rod Parker (Lower Hutt), Christine Burns (dec) and Jill and Stuart McKie (Hokitika). Messages to the McKie Family, 633 Upper Kokatahi Road, RD 1, Hokitika 7881. A memorial service for Dot will be held in the Ninness Funeral Home Chapel, 17 Kenepuru Drive, Porirua, on Friday 16 December 2022 at 11.00am.
SHOTTER, Dennis
Son of the late Dolly & Alan. Much loved brother and brother-in-law of Lorraine & Sarron, Garry & Kathryn, Kevin & Bev, Gaye & John, Karen & Allen, Paul & Katrina. Dennis you went too soon, we didn’t get to say goodbye. Much loved by his nieces and nephews.
GALE, Margaret Elizabeth(nee James)
Passed away on December 3, 2022. A clever, funny, generous, wonderful woman loved by her family Adam, Emma and Elsie, and also by her former husband Peter and Anna, sister-in-law Heather (UK), and many friends. As Marg wished, a private funeral has been held.
STRIVENS, James Edwin Fredrick (Jim)
Passed away peacefully on Friday 9 December 2022, aged 80 years. Dearly loved husband of Wendy; much loved Dad of Jim and Charlie, Jason, and John; treasured Poppa of Joyah, Nimue, Brook, and Zephyr; best pal of dogs Opie and Nibbles. Messages to the Strivens family, C/- 18 Morris Street, Marton 4710. In accordance with Jim’s wishes, a private cremation has taken place.
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PEAT, Lionel Ralph
Passed away suddenly, aged 59 years. Son of Gloria and Brian (both late of Opunake). Brother of Robert (Queensland) and uncle of Mitch.
In accordance with the family’s wishes a private cremation has been held. A memorial service to remember Lionel will be held in the South Taranaki Funeral Services Chapel, on Saturday 17th December at 11.00am.
FOGARTY, John Gerard
LLB (Hons) LLM
The Honourable John Gerard Fogarty LLB (Hons) LLM. Born Greymouth August 12, 1947, died peacefully following a long illness in Auckland on December 10, 2022. Devoted husband to Nan and Father to Peter, Bridget, and Francesca. Loving grandfather to Augustus, Daniel, Phoebe, Margot, Hannah and Hugo. Father-in-law to Ian, Hamish and Giovanna. Treasured brother of Mary and Phillipa and loved uncle and cousin of the whole extended family. We are holding a funeral service to honour John on Friday December 16 at 1
POOL, Dianne Elizabeth
Passed away peacefully on Friday 9 December 2022, aged 74 years. Dearly loved Mum of Nick, Cindy and Paki. Special Nana to Daryl and Laurie, Leighton, Jasmin, Krystal, Shaun, Alex and Phoenix, and Great-Nana to Micah. All messages to the Pool family, c/o PO Box 4016, New Plymouth or online at wabraham.co.nz/notices. In accordance with Dianne’s wishes a private cremation has been held. A memorial service will be held at a later date.
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