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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ADAMS, Ross William

1941 – 2022
Passed away peacefully at Wimbledon Villa, Feilding, on 6 December 2022, aged 81. Loved husband of the late Dianna, leaving family - brother Don, and son Phillip. Talented furniture designer and upholsterer. Loved flying, fishing, horses and hunting (not to mention red wine). Friends are invited to raise a glass in remembrance. Messages to the Adams family, C/- PO Box 1014, Palmerston North 4440. At Ross’s request, a private service has been held.

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ST JOHN, Kevin James

28.9.1943 — 5.12.2022
In his 80th year, passed away peacefully in Nelson in the company of his loving family. Gaylene’s beloved husband of 55 years; loved and respected father and father-in-law of Jackie and Alex (Dunedin), and Steph (UK). Also Kaleb’s awesome Poppa. Kevin will be riding his e-bike and enjoying a cold beer with his brothers again. A private service has been held. Messages to 17 Walton Park Avenue, Fairfield, Dunedin 9018 or left online at shoneandshirley.com/tributes In lieu of flowers donations to Bowel Cancer NZ would be appreciated
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HIGGISON, Allen Desmond

Bribie Island, Queensland. On December 2, 2022, dearly loved husband and soulmate of Karen, cherished father of Michael, Darryn, Terina and Ryan. Loved father-in-law of Kristopher and Tammy. Devoted grandfather of 8 grandchildren. Loved brother of Wendy and Millicent.

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van den BERG, Pieter

Passed away peacefully Tuesday, December 6, 2022, with his loving daughter Lynette by his side holding his hand and son Richard in his heart. Loved Opa of Danielle and Caleb and loved father-in-law of Terry.
Rest in peace Dad. xx
Messages to Pieter’s family can be sent C/- PO Box 35, Rangiora 7440.

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GLUYAS, Pamela Jean

Most loved and treasured aunt to Jane (nee Gluyas) and Struan Hulme. Adored great-aunt to Millie. We will remember all our special times together, thank you for always being there. Reunited with Richard.
You will both be
forever in our hearts.

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SWANEY, Hugh Noel

Passed away peacefully at Nurse Maude Hospital, Christchurch, on Wednesday, December 7, 2022, aged 78 years. Dearly loved husband of the late Barbara, and much loved father and father-in-law of Kaye and Steve Hills; Andrew and Ingrid; Greg and Kelly; much loved grandfather of Andrew and Jonathan; Caroline and Nigel Mooney, Brooke, Kieran, Jennifer; Evie and James; and Sarah-Kate. Many thanks to the wonderful staff at Nurse Maude Hospital for their kindness and care of Dad in his last few weeks and thanks also to staff at Ward 14 Christchurch Hospital. No flowers by request. A private cremation has been held and a service for Hugh will be held at a later date. Messages to the family, c/- Hope Funerals, 27 Amyes Road, Hornby, Christchurch 8042.

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BALL, Marjorie Fay (Jo)

21.12.1932 — 4.12.2022
Loved wife of the late Derek. Loved mother and mother-in-law of Warwick and Kathryn, Lynley and Keith, and Gillian and Darrin. Eclectic, one-of-a-kind Gran of Megan, Dylan, Josie, Hamish, Tim and Luken; and great-grandmother of Lily and Lachlan. Jo was looking forward to the celebration of her 90th birthday, but it wasn’t to be. A service to celebrate Jo’s life will be held in J Fraser and Sons Chapel, Cnr Esk and Doon Streets, Invercargill, on Monday, December 19 at 10.00am. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Asthma and Respiratory Foundation NZ can be made at the service. Messages to 42A McIvor Road, RD 6, Invercargill 9876, or to Jo’s tribute page at frasersfunerals.co.nz/tributes where livestream details are available.

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McGUINNESS, Elizabeth Jane (Jane)

Of Lower Hutt passed away December 7, 2022 peacefully at Te Omanga Hospice surrounded by her family and friends. Dearly loved daughter of Nance and Ash McGuinness (dec). Youngest sister of John, sister of Paul and Jill (dec). Adored Mother of Damien and mother-in-law of Janelle, cherished Karani (Granny) to Nina and Jessica (Australia).

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KING, Nola Marjorie

Born in Invercargill on November 30, 1926. Passed away peacefully at Rowena Jackson Retirement Village on December 7, 2022. Aged 96. Dearly loved wife of Russell King*. Loved daughter of Henry* and Elizabeth* Jackson. Sister of Alan* Jackson. Beloved mother of Peter, Graham*, David*, Carol, Alister, Neville, Jenny, and Raewyn. Nana and old Nana to 18 grandchildren, 21 great-grandchildren, and 7 great-great-grandchildren. The family would like to thank so many people but no more so than Linda for her care and support for Nola over the last several years. Thank you to her dear friends and staff at Rowena Jackson for the kindness and compassion they showed towards Nola over her time there. All messages to be sent to 106C St Martins Road, Christchurch, or may be left on Nola’s tribute page at www.distinctfunerals.co.nz... A private Memorial service to celebrate Nola’s life will be held in Invercargill. A livestream link for the service is https

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BATES, Arthur Henry Charles

Passed this week at Radius Elloughton Gardens, Timaru, after a long battle with Parkinsons disease; aged 81 years. Dearly loved husband of the late Margaret Rosemary Bates. Dearly loved father of Nigel and Graham Bates. Dearly loved brother-in-law of Elaine Goodfellow and Allan Bush. A service to celebrate Arthur’s life will be held at Aoraki Funeral Services Chapel, 160 Mountain View Road, Timaru, on Monday, December 12, 2022 at 1.00pm. Messages to

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SUTHERLAND, Daphne Margaret

On December 5, 2022, passed away peacefully at Annaliese Haven Rest Home, Kaiapoi, aged 84 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Neville, much loved mother and mother-in-law of Maxwell and Marjorie, (Sydney), and Garry; treasured nana of Gemma, Gabriel, and Cameron; and loved great-nana of Brooklyn, and Caleb.
”Forever loved and remembered”




Special thanks to all the staff at Annaliese for the wonderful love and care given to Daphne. Messages may be addressed to The Family of the late Daphne Sutherland, c/- PO Box 39001, Christchurch 8545. In accordance with Daphne’s wishes a private cremation has taken place.

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COCHRANE, Clynton John

Passed away on December 7, 2022, aged 73 years. Loved husband of Carol. Loved father and father-in-law of James and Jane, Sarah and Dougal Lightfoot, Richard and Peta (WA), Sam and Brooke, Chris and Andrea (QLD). Cherished Pops of his 15 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren. Messages to the Cochrane family, c/- PO Box 35, Rangiora 7440. A celebration of Clynton’s life will held at the Waimate Lawn Cemetery, 39 McNamaras Road, Waimate, on Monday December 12, at 1.00pm.

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BRITTON, Dane Curtis

Tragically passed away in a motorbike accident on Saturday, 3rd December 2022 in Auckland, aged 43 years. Dearly loved son of Peter & Sue. Much loved brother of Lisa and Ivan, and adored uncle to Dylan.
‘You leave a big hole in
our lives’
A funeral service for Dane will be held at Sir Don Rowland Centre, Mighty River Domain, Maungatautari Rd, Cambridge, on Wednesday, 14th December 2022 at 2

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ROBERTS, Keith William

Our much loved Keith passed away peacefully after a long struggle, on Monday, December 5, 2022. Beloved husband of Nerine Jasmine Roberts, dearly loved father and father-in-law of Alison and Sefton, Bevan and Lara, Darran and Nicola, Brett, Sonja and Paul, Angela and Simon. Much loved grandfather to his grandchildren, Nico, Jordan, Ashleigh, Joseph, Ethan, Lia, Matthew, Zoe, Caleb, and Noah, and great-grandchildren, Lucy, Noah (deceased), Eli, Oliver, and Lily.
He sleeps in the Lord awaiting the resurrection call.
Messages may be addressed to The Family of the Late Keith Roberts, C/- PO Box 39127, Christchurch 8545. The funeral service for Keith will be held in our Christchurch Crematorium Chapel, 65 Vickerys Road, Wigram, Christchurch, on Monday, December 12, at 2.00pm. Private cremation thereafter.

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SHIRLEY, Graham

On December 7, 2022 peacefully at Mossbrae Healthcare, Mosgiel; aged 89 years. Dearly loved husband of Denise for 52 years, much loved and respected father and father-in-law of Astrid and Wayne (Auckland), and David and Kate (Lower Hutt), treasured Geggy/GG of Sam, Ruby, Charlee, George, and Noah.
Rest in peace now.
A private family farewell followed by cremation will take place on Monday, December 12. Messages to 23A Forfar Street, Mosgiel 9024.

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