CROW, Herbert Edward
10.12.1938 — 8.12.2022
Dearly loved husband of Alison. Loved father and father- in-law Linda, Stephen and Cathy, and Brendon and Rachelle. Loved Bert of his 9 grandchildren and his extended family. A service to celebrate Herbert’s life will be held in the Avenal Park Chapel, 75 Fox Street, on Thursday, December 15, at 10.00am. Messages to The Crow Family, C/- PO Box 1345, Invercargill 9840.
SIMPSON, Beverley Ann
Passed away peacefully at the Timaru Hospital, on Friday, December 9, 2022. A loved wife of Brian for 62 years, and a devoted mother and mother-in-law of Helen, Philippa and Ross. A much loved grandma of Leandro; Jonathan, Jordan, and Caylee, and a friend to many.
“Rest in Peace”
Messages to F3/8 Nile Street, Timaru 7910. A funeral service will be held at the St Thomas’ Catholic Church, Mountain View Road, on Wednesday, December 14, at 11.00am, followed by private cremation.
HOPEWELL, William Albert Ian (Ian)
On December 8, 2022, at Christchurch Hospital, in his 90th year. Dearly loved husband of Edna, loved father of Graeme, and Murray. Loved uncle and friend to many. A service to celebrate Ian’s life will be held in the Harewood Crematorium Chapel, Wilkinsons Road (off Gardiners Road), on Thursday, December 15 at 1.30pm.
KERSLAKE, Betty (nee Woolley)
Passed peacefully on December 6, 2022 at Summerset Wigram, Christchurch, aged 91 years. Daughter of the late WF (Frank) Woolley and Laura. Loved wife of the late Alister Kerslake, mother of Lindsay Kerslake and partner Hilary. Grandmother to Chris Kerslake and partner Alyssa, former mother-in-law of Jan Kerslake. Sister of the late June Percy, May Dodds and the late Francis Woolley. Aunty to Coral Shaw and Peter, David Dodds, and the late Alan Dodds, Diane Kerslake and Janet Percy. Messages to the Kerslake family, PO Box 472, Ashburton 7740. Gratitude goes out to the caring staff at Summerset Wigram. A Service to celebrate Betty’s life will be held in Our Chapel, cnr East & Cox Streets, Ashburton on Wednesday, December 14, commencing at 2.00pm, followed by cremation at the Ashburton Crematorium.
HEMPSTALK, Matthew Brian (Matty)
On December 5, 2022, passed away suddenly, in Brisbane, Australia. Aged 46 years. Dearly loved son of Lois and the late Wayne, much loved and adored brother of Melissa and Blair. Special grandson of the late Margaret, and Allan Courtney and the late Tom and Desley Brian. Much loved nephew, cousin and friend to all that new him. A memorial service to honour Matty’s life will be held at The Old Stone House, 30 Shalamar Drive, Christchurch, on Monday, December 19, 2022. Service will commence at 4.00pm. Messages to PO Box 18916, Christchurch.
Fly high you legend!
HERBERT, Alma Helené Wold(nee Anderson)
30 January 1940 —
8 December 2022
Passed away peacefully in Palmerston North. Much loved wife of the late Bruce. Mother and mother-in-law of Sue and Greg, Gary, Murray and Nora, Lee and Kevin. Loved Nanna and great-Nanna of her many grandchildren and great-grandchildren. A celebration of Alma’s life to be held in St Margaret’s Anglican Church, Huia Street, Taihape, on Wednesday 14 December 2022 at 1.00pm, followed by interment in the Taihape Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, Alma would love you to donate to the Arohanui Hospice, Palmerston North. Donations may be left at her service.
Bennetts Taihape
Funeral Services
06 3880452
McLENNAN, Duncan
Passed away peacefully on Thursday, 8 December 2022, aged 78 years. Dearly loved husband of Dianne. Loved father of Nicholas & Marie, Vanessa, and Deborah & Josh. Treasured Grandad of Alisha, Nasia, Jude, Elliotte, Isla, and Tia. A special thank you to the staff at Millvale Lodge Lindale for their loving care of Duncan. A service to celebrate Duncan’s life will be held at St Barnabas Presbyterian Church, Mana Esplanade, Paremata, on Tuesday 13 December at 11.00am. In lieu of flowers, donations to Dementia Care NZ would be appreciated and can be made online. All messages to the McLennan Family may be sent C/- PO Box 119, Paraparaumu, 5254.
HOLT, Lois Bronwyn
Sadly passed away on December 6, 2022 at Christchurch Hospital, aged 75 years. Dearly loved wife of Alf, much loved mother and mother-in-law of Suzie, Julie and Justin Willetts, and Tanja and Derryl Henman, cherished Nana Lolo of Izzy, Jazzy, Maddy, Brax and Thomas. Much loved sister of Richard and Michael (dec), sister-in-law of Ruth and Joyce, and a much loved Aunt to Anita, Gavin, Gareth and Alexander. Messages may be addressed to ‘The family of the late Lois Holt’ C/- 19 London Street, Richmond, Christchurch 8013. A Service to Celebrate the life of Lois will be held at Harewood Memorial Gardens Chapel, entrance off Wilkinsons Road, Christchurch, on Tuesday, December 13, at 2.00pm.
EVERS, Mary Grace(nee Butland)
24.12.1924 — 9.12.2022
Passed away peacefully at Oakwoods. Beloved wife of the late Percy Evers. Loved mother and mother-in-law of Julie and Ben Banks (Nelson), Alison and Allan Shearer (Carterton), and Errol and Anne Evers (Upper Moutere). A loving grandmother and great-grandmother to her 7 grandchildren and 7 great-grandchildren. Funeral to be held at 11.30am, Thursday, December 15 at Whakatu Presbyterian Church, 271 Songer Street, Stoke, Nelson. Messages can be sent to the Evers Family, C/- Shone and Shirley, 164 Tahunanui Drive, Nelson 7011 or left online at www.shoneandshirley.com....
ELWORTHY, Gabriella Annamarie
Passed away peacefully on December 7, 2022, aged 78 years. At Gabriella’s request a private cremation has been held. Please join us in celebrating Gabriella’s life on Tuesday, December 13, 2022, at 39 Nikau Place, anytime between 10am-5pm. We ask for you to please wear a touch of purple.
JOHNSON, Lorraine Isobel
On December 8, 2022, in Christchurch, aged 85 years. Loved wife to the late Bevan Brian Johnson, eldest daughter of the late Dave and Jean Marra, loved sister and sister-in-law of Dawn and Ray Williams, Edith and Alan Bates, loved aunty of Paul, Julie and Brian, Dean, Tracy, Kylie, and Liz, loved great-aunty of Stacey, Jackie, Nathan, Lincoln, Jordan, Samuel, Jessica, Sam, Jack, Hayley, and Danielle. A special thanks to her great neighbours Hank Carrick and the late Tracy, and to Patrick, Cecelia Cho and family. Messages may be addressed to The Family of the late Lorraine Johnson, c/- PO Box 39127, Christchurch, 8545. As per Lorraine’s wishes a private cremation has been held.
McGIMPSEY, Fiona Anita(formerly Melville, Eastaughffe)
Of Southland, passed away peacefully in her sleep on Tuesday, December 6, 2022, aged 53. Wife of Norman. Dearly loved mother and mother-in-law of Andrew and Jo, Brent and Rachael, Becky, and all her grandchildren. A service to celebrate Fiona’s life will be held in J Fraser & Sons’ Chapel, cnr Esk and Doon Streets, Invercargill, on Tuesday, December 13, at 1
INWOOD, Mervyn Wallace
Passed away peacefully at Diana Isaac Retirement Home, on Thursday, December 8, 2022, aged 87 years. Dearly loved husband of Dawn, loved father and father-in-law of Janet and Rob Mangin, Sue and Michael, and Mark and Ruth, loved Grandy of Lucy, Emily, and James; Henry, Charlotte, and Sam; and Isabella, Archie, and Nellie. Heartfelt thanks to the wonderful staff of the Special Care Unit for their loving care of Mervyn and his family. Messages may be addressed to The Family of the late Mervyn Inwood, c/- PO Box 39001, Christchurch 8545. Donations in Mervyn’s memory can be made to Dementia Canterbury at the link www.dementiacanterbury.org.nz.... A Celebration of Mervyn’s life will be held in St Christopher’s Anglican Church, 244 Avonhead Road, Avonhead, on Thursday, December 15, at 11.00am, followed by a private interment.
FRAZER, Heather Christine
Heather died peacefully surrounded by her loving family in Wellington on Friday 9th December 2022, aged 72. Adored wife and special princess of Allan, incredibly loved and most special mum in the whole world of Caroline and James, amazing mum-in-law of Bryan, a special person to James’ partner Hannah, the best and most precious Nana of Jack and Max, cherished daughter of the late Betty and Ron Fletcher, best sister ever of Bev McKenzie and the late Jenny Rama, generous and caring Aunty of Matthew, Juliet, Jessica, Mark and Katherine. A private service will be held for Heather. Messages to the family may be left in Heather’s tribute book at www.tributes.co.nz.... In lieu of flowers, donations to Wellington Free Ambulance would be much appreciated and made at www.wfa.org.nz...
WOUTERS, Stacey Ellen
Born on August 27, 1986. Passed away suddenly at Christchurch Hospital on Wednesday, December 7, 2022, aged 36. Much loved daughter of Pam, and treasured sister of Kim. Loved granddaughter of the late William and Lil. Cherished niece of Jennifer and Kevin, Barbara and Wim, and Bruce. Loved by her cousins, and many close friends and colleagues.
A short life lived with passion, courage and humour.
Forever in our hearts,
Rest in peace.
A celebration of Stacey’s life will be held at Omarino Wine Park, 638 Harewood Road, Christchurch, on Thursday, December 15 at 1.00pm, followed by a private cremation. Messages to the Wouters family, c/- 19 London Street, Christchurch 8013. In lieu of flowers, a donation to the SPCA in Stacey’s memory would be appreciated and may be made via the following link
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