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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SHARP, Donald William

Passed away peacefully on 7 December 2022, aged 79. Dearly loved husband of Paddy, loved father of Natasha. Loved brother in-law of Kiran, and loved uncle to Cheynne & Tom & KJ. Special thanks to all the staff of Ward 3 at Wellington Hospital. In lieu of flowers, donations to Wellington Free Ambulance would be appreciated and may be made online at www.wfa.org.nz... Messages to the Sharp family may be posted c/- 306 Willis Street, Aro Valley, Wellington, 6011. A service to celebrate Donald’s life will be held at Lychgate Funerals, 7 Johnsonville Road, Johnsonville, Wellington, on Wednesday 14 December 2022 at 1.00pm, thereafter a private cremation.
Lychgate Funerals
FDANZ 04385 0745
www.lychgate.co.nz...

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ADAMS, Ross

In fondest memory of a kind, talented and respected man.
"Rest in Peace Ross"
— Carole and Errol Tanner

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PEARSON, William Dawson

December 1, 2022 the day Bill departs, 90 Grand years of touching our hearts. Grateful for his dementia and hospital care, Adored wife Ngaire of 68 awesome years. Robert, Keith and Garry the three sons, Suzanne and Lynette the younger ones. Grandchildren and great-grandkids 9 of each, A lost memory meant some wisdom unable to teach. Now joining his siblings, all but one, Many great memories now reflecting in the sun. A small gathering we have pleasantly had, Reminiscing old times for which we are glad. Thinking of you, the people you’ve touched, Lots of building days accomplishing so much! Thanks heaps for all the good old days, Sharing fun, love and laughter in many ways! Your time has come, your life here now through, Rest well dad, we’ll be thinking of you!
Lots of love, Lynette, Ellen and Jonny, Carl, Sophie, and wee Jeff, Jodie and Danny, and Celine.

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KRUSE, Donal

Peacefully, at home with family by his side, on Wednesday, December 7, 2022, aged 90 years. Loved husband of the late Pamela. Adored Dad of Graeme and Maria, Vicki and Ross (dec) Waller. Grandad of Micheal (Wellington), and Angela and Paul (Rotorua), and Great-Grandad of Meiken, Cohen and Masen. The family wish to express their heartfelt thanks to Hospice and Geneva Healthcare carers. All messages to the Kruse family, c/- PO Box 4016, New Plymouth, or online at wabraham.co.nz/notices/ In lieu of flowers, donations to Hospice Taranaki would be greatly appreciated and may be left at the service. A celebration of Donal’s life will be held in the Chapel of W. Abraham, 366 Devon St East, New Plymouth, on Wednesday, 14 December at 2.00pm. Private cremation.

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WALLACE, Jennifer Ann (Jenny) (nee Rowlands)

Suddenly passed away in Petone on Tuesday 6th September 2022, aged 73. Loved daughter of the late Doug and Doreen Rowlands. Loved mum of Stacey, Dug, Wayne, Peppa, Sheryl and families. Loved nana to many, and special “old nana” to darling Destiny. Loved sister of Nev and Janice Rowlands, the late Bruiser and Glenda Rowlands, Pam and Bruce Devine, Bev and John Brewer. Loved Aunty of her nieces and nephews. Funeral held Friday 9th December.
RIP Jenny

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McCARROLL, Mark Owen

Passed away at home, aged 63 years. Loved by all those that new him. At Mark’s request, a private farewell has taken place. All communications c/- Rosetown Funeral Home, 262 Ohaupo Road, Te Awamutu 3800.

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YOUMANS, Peter John

Passed away surrounded by family, on Wednesday, 7 December 2022, aged 91 years. Dearly loved husband of Laurel. Loved father and father-in-law of Michael & Nicky, Anna, and Derek & Ruth. Treasured Grandpa of Hannah, Joshua, Jenny, Mark, Catherine, Sean, and Ryan, and Great-Grandpa of Nellie, and Hadley. A sincere thank you to all the staff at Sevenoaks. As per Peter’s wishes, a private cremation has taken place.

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GLUYAS, Pamela Jean (Jean)

Passed peacefully on December 5, 2022, at Nurse Maude Hospice. Aged 82 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Richard for 59 years. Loved mother and mother-in-law of Mike, Sue, Ana, David, Tava’e, Alan, Ian and Yuko. Loved grandmother of Kegan, Saulo, Michelle, Caleb, Fergus, Mathew, Moy and Sasha. Loved sister and sister-in-law of Helen, Mike, John and Pat. Loved aunt of Peter, Gary, Jane, Matthew, Belinda and Jake. In lieu of flowers, donations to St John Ambulance or Nurse Maude Hospice would be appreciated. At Jean’s request, a private family service was held yesterday.

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JACKSON, Shirley Hazel (nee Frost)

Passed away suddenly at Christchurch Hospital on Monday, December 5, 2022, aged 82. Cherished mother and mother-in-law of Suzanne, Albert and Janice. Loved Grandmother and Great-Grandmother. At Shirley’s request a private cremation has been held. Messages to Shirley’s family can be sent C/- PO Box 35, Rangiora 7440.

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MAKETONI, Lenna Gladys

Passed away 6 December 2022 in Australia, aged 64. Beloved sister and sister-in-law of Robyn and Keith, Nerida and Shane (all of Stratford), Terry and Gaye (Rotorua), and Brian (Aust.), John and Sue (both dec), and their families.

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KNIGHTS, John Peter

Family and friends are respectfully informed that a Memorial Service to celebrate John’s life will be held at The Alive Church, 374 High Street, Motueka, on Wednesday, December 14, 2022, at 11.00am.

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CHAMMEN, William John (Bill)

Suddenly at home in his 80th year. Dearly loved father of Kate, Beth, and the late Matthew. Loved grandfather, uncle, and friend. Loved brother and brother-in-law of Jill and Dave, the late Janet and Bernie, the late Judy and the late Barry, and John and Wendy.
Forever remembered
A funeral service for Bill will be held at the Canterbury Crematorium Chapel, corner Keighleys Road and Linwood Avenue, on Tuesday, December 13 at 1.00pm.

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COMMONS, Francis William (Frank)

On December, 7, 2022, passed away at Summerset on Cavendish, aged 93 years. Dearly loved husband of Mary for 60 years, much loved father and father-in-law of Christine and Kieran O’Hagan, Fiona and Andrew, Michelle and Shane. Adored Pampa of Sarah and Aaron, and Michael and Clare; Regan, and Paige; Jesse, and Grace; and loved great-Pampa of Ella, Lucy; and Macey.
“Forever in our hearts”
Rest in peace
Special thanks to all the staff at Summerset on Cavendish for the wonderful love and care given to Frank. Messages may be addressed to The Family of the late Frank Commons, c/- PO Box 39001, Christchurch 8545. A Requiem Mass will be celebrated in Christ the King Catholic Church, 90 Greers Road, Burnside, on Tuesday, December 13, at 11.00am, thereafter interment at the Yaldhurst Cemetery, Buchanans Road.

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STEWART, Lola

Our lovely Lola passed away, quietly and peacefully, on Monday, December 5, 2022, aged 92. Loved wife of the late Roy (Gore). Cherished mother and mother-in-law of David and Kerry (Wellington), Megan and Richard Pope (Adelaide), Leigh-Anne and Duncan Jefferis (West Melton). Adored Grandma of Devon (Auckland), and Shivarn (Palmerston North), Nick and Hamish (Adelaide), Luke (Rolleston), and Scott (Toronto), and their lovely partners. Adored Great-Grandma of Cameron and Edward (Adelaide). We are holding a private Family Celebration service in Christchurch. A celebration service will be held in Gore in early 2023 where her ashes will be interred. So many people have loved and cared for Mum, from Brisbane, 64 years in Gore, and the last two years in Christchurch. We are deeply grateful to each and every one of you.
A loving life, well lived, and she always made people smile.
Messages to the Stewart Family, c/- PO Box 11101, Christchurch 8443.

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NALLY, Beverley Anne

Loved sister and sister-in-law of Alison and Les* Smith, Ray* and Bev McCall, Jim* McCall, and Lindsay* McCall, and sister-in-law of Eileen* Groube, Mary and Michael* McAdam, Patricia* Nally, Gerard* and Jan* Nally, Erin and Ainslie Hughes, Vin and Jan Nally, Bernadette and Les Forde, Brenda and Noel Seal, Paul and Pauline Nally. A loved aunty to all her nieces and nephews.
(*denotes deceased)

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