WISHNOWSKY, Barbara Ellen
Passed away peacefully at Woodlands Rest Home, Feilding, on Monday, December 5, 2022, aged 91 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Trevor. Much loved mother and mother-in-law of Judith and Lawrence Satherley, Diane and Kevin Morriss, Marilyn and Michael Coulter, the late Lorraine Elliott, and David Wishnowsky and Jen. Cherished Grandmother of 12 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren. Special mother to Anne. A service to celebrate Barbara’s life will be held at St Luke’s Lutheran Church, Church Street, Palmerston North, at 11.00am on Friday, December 9, 2022, followed by interment at the Halcombe Cemetery at 1.30pm.
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WILDBORE, Ivan Henry (Ike)
Passed away peacefully in his sleep at Bethesda Care Home and Hospital on Monday, December 5, 2022, aged 94 years. Beloved husband of Val and step-father to Col and Eric, Secret, and the late Trev and Sandy. Cherished Grandad and Gramps to his grandchildren; the late Michael, Rick, Becky, Scott, Janeen, Kyle and their partners, and his many great and great-great-grandchildren. In keeping with Ike’s wishes, a private cremation has been held. An opportunity to share memories of Ike will be held at a later date.
OLIVER, Neil Douglas
(late of Springhead, Hororata) Peacefully at Christchurch Hospital, on December 2, 2022, aged 80 years. Dearly loved husband of Lorraine, cherished father and father-in-law of Rodney and Jo Oliver, Sarah Oliver and David Hynam, Pip and George Deans, devoted granddad of Libby Oliver. Much loved brother and brother-in-law of Marg and Greg Wale, Nat and Brent Oborn, Stuart and Penny Oliver, Phillip and Jenny Shaw, and their families. Special thanks to the Darfield District Nurses, and Rose. Messages may be addressed to The Family of the late Neil Oliver, c/- PO Box 39001, Christchurch 8545. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Darfield District Nurses would be appreciated, and may be made at the service. A Memorial Service to celebrate Neil’s life will be held at the Hororata Fire Station, Bealey Road, Hororata, on Wednesday, December 14, at 2.00pm.
BOLTON, John Alan
Passed peacefully after a short illness, surrounded by family, on 5th December 2022, at Palmerston North Hospital. Loved husband and soulmate of Jude and much loved father and father-in-law of Ryan and Wael, and Chad and Sam. Idolised Poppa of Isaac, and Lila. Loved son of Brian and Beryl (dec) and loved brother of Neville, and Grant. Loved by all his in-laws, nieces, nephews and Sophie, Sila, Kieran and friends. Messages may be sent to ’The Bolton Family’, c/- PO Box 4016, New Plymouth 4340, or online at wabraham.co.nz/notices In lieu of flowers, donations to the Cancer Society would be appreciated and may be left at the service. A celebration of John’s life will be held in The Chapel Of W. Abraham, 366 Devon St East, New Plymouth, on Friday 9th December at 2.00pm, followed by a private cremation.
GARDEN, Joy Alix
Passed away at her home in Palmerston North on Tuesday 29 November 2022. Aged 97 years. Dearly beloved wife of the late Gordon. Loved mother and mother-in-law of Chris and Neville; Ady and Masanori; Viv and Mike (deceased) and beloved grandmother of James, Alexe, Douglas, Tam, William and Sophie and her great-grandchildren Florence, Ben, Jack and Samuel. Thanks to the staff of Julia Wallace for their loving care of Joy. A service for Joy has been held. Messages can be sent to Chris, 17D Turere Place, Omamatea, Whanganui 4501.
POPE, Janine Helen (nee Carroll)
Janine passed away surrounded by her loving family after a brief illness on Sunday, December 4, 2022, aged 53 years. High spirited and deeply loved wife of Stephen. Adored Mum of Magz, Shandi, and Devin, Nana Janine of Indi, and Kalisi. Loving daughter and sister of Keith and Marion and her brothers and sisters. A service to celebrate Janine’s life will be held at the Nightcaps Hotel, on Friday,
December 9, at 1.00pm, followed by a private cremation. Messages to 8 High Street West, Nightcaps 9630 or on Janine’s tribute page at frasersfunerals.co.nz
BARNETT, Stuart
20.01.1945 — 02.12.2022
Died on 2 December after a short illness at Omori, near Taupo, in the company of his brother, Alistair. Much loved father of Nathan. Loved brother of Jane, John, and Alistair. Loved brother-in-law of David, Paul, and Mary. A special friend to many. A service to celebrate Stuart’s life will be held at The Founders Chapel of Remembrance, 117 Rickit Street, Taupo, on Sunday, 11 December 2022 at 1.00pm.
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ELWOOD, Lady Dawn
Passed away peacefully on Monday 5 December 2022, aged 90 years (25 days short of her 91st birthday). Dearly loved and respected wife of Sir Brian. Much loved mother to Fiona, John, and Elizabeth. Much cherished grandmother to her six grandchildren - Louis, Paris, Liardet, JJ, Robbie and Tasmin. In accordance with Dawn’s wishes, a private service will be held. Messages can be sent to the Elwood family at PO Box 58193, Whitby 5245 or C/o admin@beauchamp.co.nz
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ABBOTT, Stanley Edwin
On 1 December 2022, peacefully at Longview Home in Tawa, aged 78. Loved father to Katherine and Julie. Loved uncle of Alison. Special thanks to the staff at Longview Home in Tawa who cared for Stan in his final months. Your care and concern was much appreciated. Messages to the Abbott family may be left in Stan’s tribute book at www.tributes.co.nz... or posted c/- 4 Moorefield Road, Johnsonville, Wellington, and will be read at a private memorial. A private cremation has been held.
CRAIB, Murray Archibald
Murray passed away peacefully on December 5, 2022, aged 78 years. Loved brother and brother-in-law of Russell and Fui Ching; loved uncle of Justin, Cameron, Tania, and Bronwyn; loved great-uncle of Liam, Ethan, Phoenix, Carter, Xanda, Dakota, Angus, Benjamin, Casey, and Isla.
He went home to be
with his Lord.
The family appreciate the care given to Murray at his various residences, particularly the staff at Pukeko Blue. Messages may be addressed to The Family of the late Murray Craib, c/- PO Box 39001, Christchurch 8545. A Farewell Service will be held in our Westpark Chapel, 467 Wairakei Road, Burnside, on Saturday, December 10, at 10.00am.
SPENCE, Donald Walter
Peacefully at Linda Jones Rest Home on Saturday 3 December 2022, aged 83 years. Loved son Vera & Melville. Beloved brother of Dawn, and Peter; and the late Lois, Warren and Ray. All messages to the Spence Family, c/- PO Box 4449, Hamilton 3247. Family and friends are invited to celebration of Don’s life to be held at the White Rose Chapel, 75 Cook Street Hamilton East, on Saturday 10 December 2022 at 9.30am, after which Don will be laid to rest in Te Awamutu Cemetery.
KENNEDY, Natalie Roberta (Nat)
Passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loving family, on Monday December 5, 2022, at Gore Hospital. Treasured wife of Beb. Adored Matriarch Mum of Sandra and Ross, Cheryl and Gary. Devoted Nana of her 5 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren. Cherished sister and sister-in-law and loved aunty to all her nieces and nephews, and special friend to many.
‘An amazingly strong and independent woman,
a great life well lived.’
A service to celebrate Natalie’s life will be held at Croydon Lodge, Waimea Street, Gore, on Saturday, December 10 at 1.30pm, followed by interment at the Charlton Park Cemetery. Natalie’s service can be viewed on https
WILLIAMS, Ruth Winifred
On Sunday, December 4, 2022 peacefully passed away following a short illness. Loved wife of the late Lawrence Brian Williams, Loved and adored mother and mother-in-law of Michael and Margaret, Maureen and Michael, Kevin and Carmen, Colleen and Phil and Brian and Violy. Loved Grandmother to 17 grandchildren and great-grandmother to 15 great-grandchildren. Ruth will be sadly missed by all her family. Messages may be addressed to the family of the late Ruth Winifred Williams c/- 19 London Street, Richmond,, Christchurch 8013. A memorial service to celebrate Ruth’s life will be held in the John Rhind Chapel, entrance from London and Whitmore Streets, Christchurch on Friday, December 9 at 1.00pm.
Sad to say goodbye but forever in our hearts and memories.
OTTO, Ronald John (Ronnie/Pa)
Passed away peacefully on 6th December 2022, aged 94. Devoted husband of the late Val, dearly loved father of John and Helen Otto (Hamilton), Kathy and Phil North (Te Awamutu). Grandfather and Great-grandfather to Trent and Katie Otto and Noah (UK); Kelly and Rick Angell, Mackenzie & Zara (Pukekohe); Nigel and Sara Otto, Pippa, Mac, & Edie (New Mexico); Justin North and Will Tate-North (Te Awamutu); Dallas and Paul Snape and Addison (Hamilton); Chelsea and Bronson Dredge, Harvey, Piper, & Ruby (Taupo). A special thanks to all the staff at Oakdale Rest Home, Leamington for the exceptional and genuine care and consideration they gave Ron in his last year. A Service for Ron will be held at Alexandra House Chapel, 570 Alexandra St, Te Awamutu on Monday, 12th December at 11.00am, followed by a private burial. The service will be livestreamed, please email office@teawamutufunerals.co.nz for the link. All communications please to the Otto family, PO Box 137, Te Awamutu 3840.
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DUKER, Jacinda Louise (Cindy)
Passed away on 15th November 2022 after a short illness. Aged 42. Dearly loved wife and best friend of Adam. Precious Mum of Reuben, Eden, Layla and Hazel, stepmother of Kaitlyn. Much loved and cherished daughter of Alison and Tony and stepdaughter of Debbie, dearly loved sister of Michael and Jesamine, and adored granddaughter of Nana Wilson. Deeply loved by the entire Duker family. A memorial and celebration of Cindy’s life is planned for 22nd December at 2.00pm, to be held at Longburn Adventist College (on the lawn if fine, bring a picnic blanket or chair) and inside if wet.
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