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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FULLER, Joyce Emily (Stewart) (nee Carter)

On December 4, 2022 passed away peacefully at Rose Court Rest Home with family by her side, in her 90th year. Very much loved mother and mother-in-law of Frank and Carol, Ann and Laurie, Faith and Phil (deceased), Gay and Rob, Ian and Clara, Jimmy and Ben (deceased). Loved sister of Frances. Treasured nana to her grandchildren Michael, Jonathan, Cynan, Tasha, Zinnia, Darcy, Heidi, Casey, Caleb, Jessie, Ben, Amy, Danyon, Grace, Hayden, Tommi, Jack, Josie and her great-grandchildren Alex, Isla, Sahra, Ky, Caspar, Cayden, Kade, Alexa, Krystal, Paige, Jaxson, Archer, Zach, Emmeline, Finn, Ollie, Maisie, Marley, Evelyn, Riley and Luca.
“A ray of sunshine in everyone’s lives, we will miss you so much and you will live on in everyone’s hearts forever”.
Messages c/- the Stewart/Fuller Family to 78 Brisbane Street, Waltham, Christchurch 8023. At Joyce’s request a private cremation has been held.

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SAUNDERS, Reginald Dennis (Reg)

Passed away peacefully on Saturday, 3 December 2022, aged 83 years. Dearly loved husband of Delwyn. Loved father and father-in-law of Tony & Liane, Roy & Neung, Jeffrey (dec) & Alison, and Wayne & Shauna . Treasured grandfather to all of his 14 grandchildren and 7 great-grandchildren. As per Reg’s wishes a private service has been held. Messages to the ’Saunders Family’ may be sent C/- PO Box 119, Paraparaumu 5254.

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HIGGINS, Donald Patrick (Don)

Of Palmerston North. Passed away peacefully on Monday 5th December 2022. Aged 77 years. Loved father and father-in-law of Alyn and Tracey, and Colin and Bridget. Adored Grandad of Milly. Special friend of Margaret. Loved brother and brother-in-law of Jim and Judith, and David and Judith. In lieu of flowers, a donation made to St John would be appreciated and may be left in the church foyer. A service to celebrate Don’s life will be held at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church, Shamrock Street, Palmerston North, on Tuesday 13 December 2022 at 1.00pm, followed by interment at Kelvin Grove Lawn Cemetery. Messages to the Higgins family, C/- PO Box 1014, Palmerston North 4440.

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LOVELADY, Patricia (Paddy)

Passed away peacefully in her sleep, on Friday, December 2, 2022. Dearly loved Mum of Louise, and Nicky and Mark. A special Thank You to the staff of Kauri Lodge for all their wonderful care of Paddy. A private family service for Paddy has been held.

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CADENHEAD, Norma Myrtle(nee Robinson)

On Sunday, December 4, 2022, unexpectedly at home, aged 85 years. Much loved wife of the late Malcolm, dearly loved mother of Stuart, Iain (deceased), and Tania. Much loved mother-in-law of Heather, and Peter Goulden (deceased). Cherished grandmother (Narma) of Olivia, and Emily Cadenhead, of Jackson, and Amberley Goulden, close family friend of Christopher Duffy.
She will be sadly missed
by family and friends.
Messages may be addressed to The Family of the late Norma Cadenhead, c/- PO Box 39001, Christchurch 8545. A Funeral Service will be held in the Harewood Crematorium Chapel, Wilkinsons Road, Harewood, on Monday, December 12, at 2.00pm.

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CHURCH, Ronald Robert (Ron)

Died peacefully on 25 November 2022. Catherine’s much loved husband of 55 years. Father and father-in-law to Johanna & Mike, Antony & Pipi, Richard & Sonia, Sonja & Justin, Jon & Antonia. Proud Poppa of Novee, Harrison, Hunter, Isobel, Mia, Sam and Benjamin. Brother of Nicholas and Priscilla.
He is missed.
A celebration of Ron’s life will be held at Mana Cruising Club, 5 Pascoe Avenue, Paremata, on Wednesday 14 December at 1.00pm.

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TEAGUE, Jean Elizabeth

On Thursday, December 1, 2022, peacefully at Arvida St Albans Retirement Village; aged 88 years. Loved daughter of the late Benjamin and Annie, loved sister of the late Ernest. Special thanks to the current and ex staff at Arvida St Albans for the care extended to Jean. Messages to the Teague family, c/- PO Box 111-01, Christchurch 8443. A Memorial Service for Jean will be held in the Arvida St Albans Retirement Village lounge, 41 Caledonian Road, St Albans, on Wednesday, December 14, at 2.00pm.

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COATES, Yanny (nee Groeneweg)

Passed away peacefully on 4th December 2022, just days short of her 75th birthday. Sadly missed by her husband and business partner Alan, her family in the Netherlands and many friends around the world. In accordance with Yanny’s wishes, a private cremation has been held. A celebration for Yanny will be held at the Huntly Bowling Club, the Domain, Huntly, on Wednesday, 14th December at 2.00pm. In keeping with Yanny’s artistic flair, please wear bright and cheerful attire. All communications to Alan Coates, C/- PO Box 147, Huntly 3740.

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COLLINS, Della Anne (Dell) (nee Jolly)

Passed away peacefully at Christchurch Hospital on December 4, 2022, aged 87 years. Loved mum of Anne, Grant, Karen, and Janine. Dearly loved grandma and great-grandma.
“Now at Rest”
A memorial for Dell will be held at a later date. Thank you to the staff at Christchurch Hospital for their wonderful care of mum and Dr Wayne McKenzie and all the staff at Marshlands Family Health.

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FOX, John Murray (Murray)

1 January 1931 —
5 December 2022
Passed peacefully at Christchurch surrounded by his loving family, in his 92nd year. Dearly beloved husband of Marie, much loved father and father-in-law of John and Linda, David, Kathryn and Stephen. Loved ‘‘Murray’’ and grandad of Matt and Caryn, Stephanie, Penny and Nathan, Caitriona, and loved uncle Murray to Ginny, Simon, and their families. Messages can be forwarded to the Fox family, c/- po box 263, Kaiapoi 7644. A celebration of a life well lived will be held in the Harewood Crematorium Chapel, Wilkinsons Road (off Gardiners Road), on Wednesday, December 14, at 1.30pm.

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BRAILSFORD, Neil John Kells

On December 5, 2022, peacefully in his sleep, aged 90 years. Loving and devoted husband of the late Adrienne, loving father of Janette, Robyn, Stephen, and David, and a loved granddad and great-grandad of Cynthia, Tamara, Roseanna, Lily, Rowan, Ryan, Lucy, and James; Amelia, Jasmin, Fleur, and Pearson. Messages may be addressed to The Family of the late Neil Brailsford, C/- PO Box 39127, Christchurch, 8545. A private cremation has been held. An interment gathering, and remembrance, will be held in the New Year for Neil and Adrienne.

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PHILPOTT, Barbara (nee Parkin)

Resident of Brisbane, Australia, formerly of New Plymouth. Passed away peacefully on December 5th, 2022 in Brisbane. Barbara was very much loved by her family; son Mark, daughter Sandra and her husband Barrie (deceased). She will also be fondly remembered and sadly missed by friends from both sides of the Tasman, particularly her many dear friends on the Gold Coast, Australia where she and Barrie lived so happily together for well over 30 years. Barbara’s sisters, Peg, Nola (deceased), Jean, Ann and Paddy, and their families will also miss their beloved sister and their “Aunty Barb”. She will also be sadly missed by niece Maree (nee FitzPatrick) and Ray Davis of NSW, Australia.

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McPEAKE, Rae (Bessie)

Died 14th November 2022, at her residence in Hamilton, formerly Rotowaro. Dearly loved sister of Colleen, John and Jenny, and Tricia. At Rae’s request a family funeral has been held.
At peace now with
no more suffering

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HORSBURGH, Eileen Margaret (Marg) (nee Ferguson)

Passed away at CHT Te Awamutu on 30th November 2022, in her 100th year. Dearly loved wife of the late Jock. Loved mother and mother-in-law of Johnny (dec) & Noeline, Ian & Robyn (dec), Linda & Kevin Davey and Robyn & Chris Horsburgh-Pearce. Much loved Nana, Great-Nana and Great-Great-Nana.
"At Peace"
A private service has been held. All communications to

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NANKIVELL, Andrea (nee Watt)

Sadly passed away on December 6, 2022, after a short battle with cancer. At Ashburton. Mother of Aidan. She was surrounded by her partner Keith, and her sisters. Messages to the Nankivell family, PO Box 472, Ashburton 7740. A private family service has been held.

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