RIGBY, Jason Glenn (Jay)
Much loved second child of Norman and Bethany Rigby. Loved brother and brother-in-law to Jonathan and Jess, Isaac, Stephanas, Lois and David. Loved Uncle to Zealia, Abby and Melissa. Much loved Dad to Jasmine. Friend to many. Born April 9, 1973 in Thailand. Moved to New Zealand in 1978. Suddenly left this earthly life for his heavenly home on December 5, 2022.
We are all thankful for this precious life that God allowed us to share with him.
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DYMOCK, Eunice (Una) Ross
August 22, 1922 —
December 10, 2022
Aged 100 years. Dearest Wife of Wattie (Walter) Dymock (dec). Loved sister and sister-in-Law of Arnot and Jean Bailey (dec), Doreen (nee Bailey) and Gordon Drain (dec). Cherished mother & mother-in-law of Cheryl and Mike, Ross and Valerie, Iain and Joan and Michele. A loved grandmother and great-grandmother. Funeral Service to be held at the Presbyterian Church, 107 Centreway Road, Orewa.
GULLERY, Denise Isobel
On December 11, 2022 unexpectedly at Christchurch Hospital, aged 75 years, surrounded by her loving family. Treasured mother and mother-in-law of Justin and Kirsten, Deanna and Jason, brother Donald, grandmother of Kyle, Zoe, Ava, Jeanie and Leighton Messenger, plus the many friends she made throughout the world and within her neighbourhood.
We will never again getto see your smiling helpful face turn up to see us but you certainly leave us touched by the memories you gave us.
Rest in peace.
Funeral details will follow and be posted here later in the week. Thanks Mum, Grand-mother, sister and Friend.
TURNER, Gyllian
Passed away peacefully December 11, 2022 aged 72 at Waikato Hospital with family around her. Dearly loved daughter of Marion and the late Ronald. Dedicated and cherished mother of Toby, sister to Neil and Craig, aunty to Lyla, Xavier and Declan, mother-in-law to Kate and sister-in-law to Amanda. A flair for style,
a love of the arts and a true understanding of compassion. Gyllian was adored by many.
At Gyllian’s request a private cremation has been held and a private family celebration
of life will be held a later
date. In lieu of flowers Gyllian’s family would appreciate donations to ’The Arts Foundation’ to celebrate Gyllian’s love of art, fashion, and music. https
LEIATAUA-LESA, Lopusi Saiaana
On Sunday 11 December 2022, passed away suddenly at home. Dearly beloved husband of Uno Saiaana. Much loved father and father-in-law of Perise and Kiteau, Toy and Jos, Emma and Darren, Sonny and Karen, Pam and Oliva (Samuel). Treasured grandfather and great-grandfather of Trish and Lyndon, Jimmy and Jade, Jean and Tom, Kiriana and Taiki-Johnson, Bruno and Isaac, Isaiah, Jaylinah, DeAndre, Amariah and LaDeja. Dearest brother, uncle and friend to many. A celebration of Lopusi’s life will be held at The Church of Christ The King (PIC), 207 Champion Street, Cannons Creek, Porirua with the family Service on Thursday 15 December at 6.00pm and the Funeral Service on Friday 16 December at 10.00am, followed by a private cremation. Family and friends are welcome to visit Lopusi at the Ninness Funeral Home Chapel, 17 Kenepuru Drive, Porirua on Tuesday 13 and Wednesday 14 December from 4.00pm-8.00pm.
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MA’AUGA, Tisa Sageli
Passed away peacefully surrounded by family and friends on Sunday, 11 December 2022, aged 94 years. Cherished father and loved one of Pasefika, Peaulele, Ioane, Seumanufagai Bruce and Christine. All messages to the Ma’auga family, C/- 167 John F Kennedy Drive, Palmerston North 4414. A service to celebrate Sageli’s life will be held in Beauchamp Chapel, 167 John F Kennedy Drive, Palmerston North, on Wednesday, 14 December 2022, at 11.00am. Followed by interment at Kelvin Grove Cemetery.
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SHOTTER, Dennis Alan
Sadly passed away unexpectedly at Taranaki Base Hospital, 8th December 2022. Beloved father to Damon, Angela, Jamie, and Nicole. Beloved grandfather to his beautiful grandchildren. Life long friend to Mavis McLean and family.
Will be dearly missed
Service will be held on Wednesday 14th December at 11.00am at Taranaki Crematorium.
GALVIN, Sally (Sarah Marie)
Passed away after a sudden illness, in Dunedin Hospital,
on Saturday, December 10, 2022. Loved wife of the late Mike, dearly loved Mum and cherished friend of Paddy and Katrina, Jacky and Gavin, Kerry and Matt, much loved Nana of Maddison and Zoe, and a treasured aunt and great-aunt of her nieces and nephews. A Requiem Mass for Sally will be celebrated
at St Patrick’s Basilica,
Reed Street, Oamaru, on Wednesday, December 14, at 11.00am. In lieu of flowers donations to St John Oamaru would be appreciated and may be left at the service.
HENDERSON, William Joseph (Bill)
Bill died peacefully on Sunday, December 11, 2022, in his sleep, in the care of Albany House staff, Gore. A graveside service will be held at Crookston Cemetery for both Bill and Richard, his long time partner, on Thursday, December 15, at 1.30pm. Messages to 884 Tapanui Raes Junction Highway, RD2, Tapanui 9587.
SIRCOMBE, Susan Margaret (nee Fletcher)
Passed away peacefully on 11th December 2022 at Waikato Hospital, aged 77. Loving wife of the late Phil. Beloved mother of Keith and Amanda, Mother-in-law of Robin. Cherished Grannie of Nathaniel. Treasured Sister of Peter and Bruce, sister-in-law of Betty. Aunt & Great-Aunt to Stacey, Shane, Ross and families. A Celebration of Susan’s life will be held at Alexandra House Chapel, 570 Alexandra St, Te Awamutu, on Friday, 16th December, at 11.00am, followed by a Private burial. All communications to the Sircombe family, PO Box 137, Te Awamutu 3840.
Te Awamutu Funeral Services, FDANZ.
WITHEFORD, Murray Arthur
Passed away on Monday, December 12, 2022. Husband for more than 50 years of Margot, loving father and father-in-law to Ben and Sharon, Jon and Carleen, Simon and Charlotte, and Juliet and Stephen, and adored Mur to Hannah, Caleb, Ryan, Fraser, Carter, Izzy, Livvy, Lillian, Jack and Charlie. Much loved son of Arthur (deceased) and Eileen (deceased), and brother of Von, Lyndal and Peter (deceased). Son of Noel and Bessie (deceased), and brother of Peter (deceased), Timothy Robert, Ginny, Lyn, Bev, Alan and Euan.
His wisdom, humour, patience and love will always be remembered.
A service for Murray will be held in J Fraser and Sons’ Chapel, cnr Esk and Doon Sts, Invercargill, at 1.30pm on Friday, December 16, followed by a private cremation. Donations to Hospice please instead of flowers. Messages may be sent to Murray’s tribute page at frasersfunerals.co.nz/tributes Murray’s tribute page provides an opportunity for you to register your intention to attend the service, and also provide a link to a Livestream view of the service for those unable to attend in person.
HANNA, David James (Jim)
Born Christchurch NZ 15.9.1927. Died Melbourne 3.12. 2022. Son of David and Gladys (both dec), older brother of Ray and Mervyn (dec). Loved husband of Morag, father of David and Elizabeth, grandfather of Georgia, Rebecca, Kate, Laura and Fin, great-grandfather of Primrose. Died peacefully after a short illness. Rest in Peace
Le Pine Funerals
Burwood, Victoria
BLAIR, Valda Mary (Val)
On December 10, 2022, passed away peacefully at Christchurch, aged 93 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Dave. Cherished mother and mother-in-law of David and Chris (Nelson), Ken and Sabina (Christchurch), Jan and Mike (Nelson). Adored nan of Meleisa and Steve (Australia); Bridget and Jeff (Christchurch), and Jeremy (UK); Karl and Jana (Nelson), Brooke and Jordan (Nelson). Dearly loved great nana of Lexi, Banjo, and Fleur; Soren, and Aoife; Finn; Fern, and Jade. Much loved sister and sister-in-law of Genda and the late Julian. Loved aunty Val of Jamie and Sue, Jo and Mark, and loved great-aunty of Emily, Amie, Josh, and Elise (all of Middlesbrough, UK). Heartfelt thanks to the staff at Bishop Selwyn and Nurse Maude for their special care. Val will be missed by all who knew her. Messages may be addressed to The Blair Family, C/- PO Box 10345, Christchurch 8145. A service to celebrate Val’s life will be held in our Ferry Park Chapel, 297 Ferry Road, Christchurch, on Friday, December 16, at 1.00pm. Thereafter private burial. To view the service online go to https
KENNEDY, Phillip (Phil)
Passed away peacefully at O’Conor Home, Westport, on Sunday, December 11, 2022. Aged 86 years. Dearly loved husband of Joan (nee Clarke) for 66 years, loved father and father-in-law of Debbie and Michael, Alan and Tricia, and Val, loved grandad of Shelley and Marcus, Kylie and Shannon, Hayden and Nicky; Chris and Kirsten, Paula and Graham, Mark and Katie; Olivia, and Laura and Lachlan, loved Poppy Phil of his 13 great-grandchildren, and a loved brother, brother-in-law, and uncle. Thank you to Dr Vaughan Leigh and the staff of O’Conor Home for the care and love you have all given to Phil over the years. No flowers please, but a donation to O’Conor Home would be greatly appreciated. A Funeral Service for Phil will be held at Saint Canice’s Catholic Church, Brougham Street, Westport, on Thursday, December 15, at 1.00pm, followed by private cremation. Messages may be sent to 86A Queen Street, Westport 7825.
Hagedorns Buller Funeral Services, Funeral Directors association of NZ.
PACKER, Roydon Murray
Of Moerewa, formerly Feilding, peacefully at the Bay of Islands Hospital, Kawakawa, on 11th December 2022, aged 77 years. Dearly loved husband of Paulanne. Loved Dad of Karen and Robert, Bevan and Kate, Jolene and Glenn, Teenie, Nathan, Matt and Amy, and Jowhina and Fred. Beloved Pop to his 15 grandchildren. His tangi is being held on Otiria Marae, Otiria, Moerewa, and his funeral service will be held on the Marae, tomorrow, 14th December 2022, at 1.00pm, followed by burial in the Wahamiti Cemetery, Otiria, Moerewa.
“Aroha Mutunga Kore”
All communications to C/- Packer Family, P.O Box, 77, Kaikohe 0440.
Squire Funeral Services Ltd
Kaikohe/Kawakawa
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