NISSEN, Fay Ethnie (nee Wadsworth)
On December 11, 2022 , peacefully in the care of WindsorCare, aged 91 years. Much loved daughter of the late Myrtle and Cecil, and her two sisters Nettie and Col (both Dec). Dearly loved wife and best friend of the late Douglas. A much loved mother and mother-in-law of Craig and Tanya, and Mark. Loved Grandmother (nana) of Stacy, Michael, Skye, Mitch, Caitlyn, Taylor, and Liam (dec). Treasured Great-Grandmother (old nana) of Sophie (dec), Grace, and Luka. Craig and Mark would like to offer many thanks to the staff of WindsorCare for their care of Fay over the years. In lieu of flowers donations in Fay’s memory to Rainbow Children’s Trust would be appreciated and may be made online at
bit.ly... A funeral service in remembrance of Fays life will be held in the All Saints Burwood Anglican Church, 305 New Brighton Road, Christchurch on Thursday, December 15 at 11.00am.
FRENCH, Raymond Herbert (Ray)
On December 10, 2022, peacefully at home, aged 93 years. Loved and adored husband of the late Joy, loving father and father-in-law to Peter and Hege, Gillian, and super cool grandad of Stella Joy.
Forever in our hearts
Messages may be addressed to The Family of the late Raymond French, c/- PO Box 39001, Christchurch 8545. A Celebration of Ray’s life will be held in the St Andrews College Centennial Chapel, 347 Papanui Road, Strowan, on Monday, December 19, at 1.30pm.
CORPE, Graham Rex
18.7.1935
Rex passed away in Palmerston North Hospital, 6 December 2022, aged 87. Dearly loved wife of Robyn for 63 years. Loved father of Ian (dec) and Shelley, Fiona, and Bill and Pam. Loved Grandpa of Sam, Kaitlyn, Becky, Stephen, Alex, Josh and Max. Great-Grandpa of Peyton, Akeila, Grayson and Lacey. A private family service has been held for Rex. Resting in peace after a long illness.
LEECH, Francis Bruce
27.11.1927 — 11.12.2022
Passed away peacefully on December 11, 2022 at Christchurch Hospital, aged 95. Beloved husband of the late June, loved father and father-in-law of Robyn and Graeme Paget (Oxford), Alasdair and Jill Leech, Dougal and Mary Leech, Julie and Gavin Billington, Kathryn, all of Rangiora. Bruce loved his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. We would like to thank Ballarat Rest home and Christchurch Hospital for Bruce’s care. Messages to - Leech Family, PO Box 35, Rangiora, 7440. A service for Bruce will be held at Northbrook Chapel and Rossburn Receptions, Spark Lane, Rangiora, Thursday, December 15, 2022 at 2.00pm.
MIRATANA, Ropata William(Bobbie/Bob)
Of Ngti Wehi Wehi, Manakau. Passed away peacefully at home after a long illness surrounded by his whnau. Loved best mate and husband to Dolly. Awesome Dad to Lisha & Blair, Taotahi & Melanie, Bex & Will. Coolest Koko to Montel, Tiahuia, Kaelan, and all his other mokopuna, brother and sister-in-laws. Loved brother to Miss Ann, and the late Te Umu, Ike, Vinnie, Phillip, Michael and Tam. Beloved Uncle to all his nieces and nephews. Tangihanga will be held at Ngti Wehi Wehi Marae, Rangi Nehua (burial day) on Wednesday 14th December, 11.00am, at Ngti Wehi Wehi Marae, Manakau.
Ka kite an tua!
WOOD, Julie Harata May (nee Tioko Eiffe)
Passed away peacefully in Australia (Perth) on Wednesday the 7th of December 2022, aged 57 years, after a long battle with cancer. Loved Mother of Corey, Kalia, Joseph and their families. Loved eldest daughter of Paul Eiffe and the late Maria Teaotaumarewa Tioko Eiffe. Beloved sister of Rick, Lynn, Rodney, Joanne, Christopher and their families.
E ngau kino nei te Aroha kia koe to taatou Iramutu, Kaihana, Mama, hoki, Kua mene koe ki te Poouriuri, Te Pootangotango, kore rawa tatou katoa e wareware ana. E tuu matou katoa i raro i te Urupa o OtaneMaire; te wahi i te moe ki te Poouriuri, i te Pootangotango ratou. To Mama, ara, To Tupuna Maatua, me ngoo Whanau Whaanui e. Okioki ake raa e Julie, ki te waahi ngaro o raatou maa,. Haere tonu raa to hikoi roa, kia whai ake ngaa wheturangitia, Haere atu raa, Haere atu raa.. Kore taatou to whanau kei te kainga, kaore tatou e wareware ee ii ee. Arohanui Aunty Ngatini.
Julie will be sadly missed and always remembered with a smile by her brother and sisters, rest in peace.
ANDERSON, Ronald James (Ronnie)
Passed away unexpectedly on Sunday 11th December 2022, aged 67 years. Dearly loved husband of Marcia. Treasured father of Nic and Mike. Adored Poppa to Peyton and Blair. A service to celebrate Ronnie’s life will be held at The Founders Chapel of Remembrance, 117 Rickit Street, Taupo, on Friday 16th December 2022, at 2.00pm, followed by private cremation. No flowers by request, please.
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TOZER, Neville Arthur
Passed away peacefully after a short illness at Diana Isaac Retirement Village on Sunday, December 11, 2022, aged 83 years. Dearly loved husband of Maureen, dearly loved father, father-in-law, and friend of Mike and Helen, and Sue and Brent, loved Granddad and Pop of Nick, Jamie, and Joshua, and beloved brother of Bev, Barb, Reta, Marg, Margaret, and Kathie, and their husbands. Messages may be addressed to The Family of the late Neville Tozer, c/- PO Box 39001, Christchurch 8545. A Celebration of Neville’s life will be held in our Rangiora Chapel, Wai-mana, 92 Kippenberger Avenue, Rangiora, on Friday, December 16, at 2.30pm.
WILSON, Peter Morrow
Died peacefully on 6 December 2022, one day after his ninetieth birthday. Much loved husband of Judith for sixty five years. Cherished Dad of Virginia and Brent, Angela and Scott, Will and Kate, Jude and Greg. Dearly loved Grandpop of Amy, Raymond, Sophie (dec), Hamish, Wilson, Gina, Hannah, Christie, Olivia, Georgia, Lola and Eddie. Plus all the “Great Grandies” Aaliyah, Taylor, Amelia, Cairo, Aria, Billy, Lennox and Charlotte. A private family celebration of Peter’s life has been held.
LEDINGHAM, Peter Harwood
Peacefully at Taranaki Base Hospital following a short illness on Tuesday, 6 December 2022, in his 82nd year. Beloved brother of John, Margaret, Julie and the late Tim and Rosalie. Loved uncle of all his nieces and nephews. In preference to flowers, please consider a donation to Atawhai Industries. A service to celebrate Peter’s life will be held at Knox Presbyterian Church, 524 Devon Street East, Fitzroy, New Plymouth, on Friday 16 December 2022 at 11.00am, followed by his burial at Awanui Cemetery.
HERD, Jeffrey William
K-Force, Service No. 208268. Passed away at Redwood Lifestyle Care and Village, Blenheim on Friday December 9, 2022. Aged 95 years. Dearly loved husband of Ngaire for 67 years. Loved father and father-in-law of Warren and Lynda, Tonia and Michael Ryan (Timaru). Loved grandad of Phillipa and Hayden, Brendan (deceased), Kerryn and Allan Sim. Great-grandad of Harry, Oliver, George and wee Aurora. Special friend to Julie Carter. Loved uncle and great-uncle. Respected friend of Michael’s daughters and their families. No flowers by request please. At Jeff’s request a private cremation has taken place.
FOOT, Shirley Amelia(nee Burlace)
Passed away peacefully and surrounded by loving family on Friday, December 9, 2022, aged 86 years. Dearly loved wife and best friend of Brian for nearly 70 years. Cherished Mum of Christine (deceased), Sheryl and the late
Tony Christensen, Judith (deceased) and Peter, Sandra (deceased), Allan and Dallas, Garry and Lorelle, Ian and Tina. Loved and adored Nana to all her grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren. Messages for Shirley’s family can be left via www.beauchamp.co.nz.... A service to celebrate Shirley’s life will be held in the Feilding Funeral Chapel, 282 Kimbolton Road, Feilding, on Thursday, December 15, 2022, at 2.00pm, followed by a private cremation.
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WEST, Ronald Stephen
Passed away at Granger House, Greymouth, with loving family by his side, on December 9, 2022, aged 85. Much loved husband of Edith, beloved father and father-in-law of Paul and Emma, and Dwayne, loved step-father of Stewart, Evelyn, Sharon, and the late Christopher, adored Granddad of Hunter, Matilda, and Toni, loved son of the late William and Eileen, much loved brother and brother-in-law of Joan, Allan and Wilma, and the late Robert, loved brother-in-law of David Morton, Robert Morton, Bruce Morton, Helen Morton and Margaret Mathison, a much loved cousin, uncle and a friend of many. Messages to 43 Cowper Street, Greymouth 7805. A funeral service to celebrate Ron’s life will be held in the William Sampson Memorial Chapel, 134 Tainui St, Greymouth, on Wednesday at 2.00pm, followed by cremation on the Coast at the Westland Crematorium.
BARR, Patricia Magdalen (née Hartigan)
On Thursday, December 8, 2022, at Nelson Hospital, surrounded by family. Aged 80 years. Loved wife of Lindsay (deceased), adored mother of Lorraine (deceased), Janette, Michael (deceased), Tony, and Leon. Cherished grandmother of many grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Special thanks to the amazing nurses on Ward 9 and all the other staff who supported and helped at Nelson Hospital. Messages may be sent to the Barr Family, c/- Janette Schwass, 26 Alfread Sheat Street, Richmond, Nelson 7020. A service for Patricia will be held at the Kingdom Hall, Taylor Pass Road at 2.00pm on Tuesday, December 13, followed by interment at Fairhall Cemetery.
COLVIN, Colin Douglas (Grumpy)
Peacefully on Saturday, December 10, 2022 at Hospice Southland, with family at his side. Loved husband and best friend of Lorraine. Loved father, father-in-law, friend and mentor of Raymond and Tammy, Chris and Tania (Australia), Malcom and Renee, Philip and Annie. Loved Grumpy to all his grand and great-grandchildren. A loved brother and uncle. A service to celebrate Colin’s life will be held in The Southland crematorium chapel, Invercargill, on Wednesday, December 14, 2022 at 2.30pm. In Lieu of flowers, donations for Hospice Southland would be gratefully accepted and can be left at the service. Messages to "Colvin Family” PO Box 635, Invercargill or you can go to Colin’s tribute page at mwfunerals.co.nz/s/colin
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