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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MAY, Shirley Alison

Unexpectedly passed away at home on Thursday 1st December 2022, in her 80th year. Loving wife of the late Brian. Loved mother and mother-in-law of Sandy & Alister, Paul & Mandy, and Roz & Carl. Adored Nana Shirl of Alana, Az; Ethan, Brooke, and Jake. Cherished Great-Nana of her many great-grandchildren. A service to remember Shirley will held at the Normanby Hall, Ketemarae Road, Normanby, on Friday 9th December 2022 commencing at 1.00pm, followed by a private cremation. A live-stream of the service will be available to view on Shirley’s tribute page at www.hardingsfunerals.co.nz....

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CLEAVER, Noeline Vera (nee Gallagher)

Passed on Thursday, October 1, 2020. Aged 82 years. Loved wife of the late William and dearly loved mother. The Service for Noeline will be held at Mossburn Cemetery, on Saturday, December 10, at 11.00am. Messages to

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PORTER, IsabelMarie(nee McClymont)

Isabel passed away peacefully in her sleep early Saturday, November 26, 2022 at Summerset on Cavendish retirement village; aged 93 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Reg, mother and mother-in-law to Graeme and Jennifer and Brian and Anne. Grandmother to Richard, Alastair, Samuel, Philip, Megan and Tamsin. Great-grandmother to Regan, Hadley, Rosalyn and Madeline. As per Isabel’s wishes, a cremation has been held and memorial service will be held to celebrate her life on the occasion of what would be her 94th birthday; April 8, 2023. The event to be held at Harewood Memorial Gardens and Crematorium, Christchurch. Messages to

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GILBERT, Robert Tangata-Hara (Bob)

Passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loving family, on Friday, December 2, 2022, aged 89 years. Dearly loved husband of Betty for 70 years. Loved father and father-in-law of Graham and Cathy, Allan* and Christine*, Viki and Jeff, Kenneth and Susan, Kiriana and Kevin, Christine and Lindsay, and Stephen and Natasha. Loved Grandad, great-grandad and great-great-grandad. Bob was a loved brother, brother-in-law, and uncle to his nieces and nephews. As per the family’s wishes, a private service will be held. Messages to 185 Venus Street, Invercargill, or to Bob’s tribute page at frasersfunerals.co.nz/tributes
(*denotes deceased)

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JACKSON, Beverley Anne (Bev) (nee Clyne)

On Friday, December 2, 2022, peacefully at Nurse Maude Hospital, aged 75 years. Dearly loved and cherished wife of Gilbert, much loved Mum of Karen, Stephen and Levana, Louise and Troy, loved Nana of Lucy, Grace, Isla, Josh, Toby, and Jack, big sister of David, Jill, and their families. A special thanks to all involved in Mum’s care over the years. Messages may be addressed to The Family of the late Bev Jackson, c/- PO Box 39001, Christchurch 8545. In lieu of flowers, donations to Parkinsons New Zealand would be appreciated and may be made online at parkinsons.org.nz. The celebration of Bev’s life will be held in our Westpark Chapel, 467 Wairakei Road Burnside, on Thursday, December 8, at 2.00pm.

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SCHULTZ, Norman Leslie (Norman the floorman)

On December 2, 2022, peacefully at Cashmere View Retirement Village; aged 89 years. Much loved husband of the late Joan, much loved Dad and father-in-law of Peter and Andrea, Justine and Garry, Karrina and Ray. Much loved Grandad of Todd, Steve and Kane. Special friend of Ken and Lynley Popin. Special thanks to the staff at Cashmere View for their care and support. At Norman’s request, a private cremation has been held. Messages to the Schultz family, c/- PO Box 111-01, Christchurch 8443.

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McDONALD, Ian Duncan (Duncan)

Peacefully at Peacehaven on December 2, 2022. Aged 75. Dearly loved son of Clarice* and Donald* McDonald, loved twin of Allen and a loved brother and brother-in-law of Kay Mason*, Charles and Colleen, Joy and Gwynneth McConachie. A respected uncle and great-uncle of Brendan, Sarah, Katrina, Brett, Scott and their families. A time of remembrance for family and friends will be held at 11.00am, on Wednesday, December 7, at The Ascot Park Hotel, Corner of Tay Street and Racecourse Road, Invercargill. Messages to Joy McConachie, RD1, Winton, 9781. Thanks to Invercargill Cremations.
(*denotes deceased)

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UNDERDOWN, Errol Lewis

Peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family on Tuesday, November 29, 2022; aged 81 years. Dearly loved husband of Sheena. Loved father, grandfather and friend. In accordance with Errol’s wishes a private family service has been held.

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KING, Leonard Archibald

Aged 97 years, passed away peacefully on December 1, 2022, at his "safe haven", Ilam Homestead Care. He was a brave stoic gentle man who will be sadly missed by his loving sister June and his niece and nephew. A Service for Leonard will be held in the Canterbury Crematorium Chapel, corner of Linwood Ave & Keighleys Road, Christchurch, on Thursday, December 8, at 2.00pm.

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NICHOLLS, Jennifer Octavia (Jenny)

Passed away peacefully at Ashwood Park Retirement Village, Blenheim, on Saturday, December 3, 2022. Aged 83 years. Dearly loved by her family

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MACDONALD, Bill

Passed away on Tuesday, November 29, 2022. Much loved partner of Rhonda. Loved dad and step-dad to Pamela, Nadia and Karleen. Much loved son and grandad. A Memorial Service to celebrate Bill’s life will be held at Old Macdonald’s Farm, Marahau, on Saturday, December 10, at 2.00pm.
In lieu of flowers, donations
to Nelson Tasman Hospice would be greatly appreciated.

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de WYS, Margaret Mary

On December 4, 2022, peacefully at Essie Summers Retirement Village, Christchurch. In her 96th year. Beloved wife of the late Tjerne. Much loved mother and mother-in-law of John and Judith, the late Nick, and Hilda, Marianne and Chris, Chris, Paul and Sue, the late David, and Jill, and Tim and Mae. Loving Nana of Karen, Justin, Andrew, Roberta, Blair, Christine, Steven, Michael, Alistair, Ashley, Cameron, Jesse, Daniel, Ben, and Kate and loving great-Nana of her
27 great-grandchildren and
one great-great-grandchild. No flowers by request please. Messages to the de Wys family, PO Box 472, Ashburton. A service for Margaret will be held at Lamb and Hayward’s AvonPark Chapel, Kerrs Road, Christchurch on Wednesday, December 7, commencing at 10.30am, followed by interment at
the Ashburton New Lawn Cemetery at 2.00pm.

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FLINTOFT, Helen Nina Frances (nee Gordon)

Passed away at Te Nikau Grey Hospital surrounded by her loving family on December 2, 2022, aged 84. Dearly loved wife of the late Hubert, cherished and adored mum and mother-in-law of Gordon and Linda, Ed, Linda Flintoft Boyle and Rick Boyle, Irene Harrison, and Sharon and Terry Donaldson, precious wee nana of Lee and Scott, Racheal and Mark, Ashley and Sophie, Sheryl-Marie and Leon, and the late Gerald; Tarryn, Kayla and Ben, Melissa and Jonny, and Christopher and Angie; Emma and Larry, Daniel and Allanagh, and Tina; Amy, and Aaron and Ashleigh; Jason and Alana, Gavin, and Nicole and Mark; a loved great-nana, and great-great-nana, a wonderful sister and sister-in-law of the Gordon and Flintoft families, a loved aunty, cousin and friend of many. A much loved companion of her furry friend Rosie. Messages to 19 Karoro Place, Greymouth 7805. A Funeral Service to celebrate Helen’s life will be held in the William Sampson Memorial Chapel, Tainui Street, Greymouth on Thursday at 1.00pm followed by cremation on the Coast at the Westland Crematorium.
Gone home to the valley now Mum.

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JORDAN, Donald McIntyre (Don)

28.11.1935 — 30.11.2022
Dearly loved husband of the late Margaret, loved father and father-in-law of Sharon and Gordon Sloane, Sue and Alex Williams, loved father of the late Andrew Jordan and the late Vicki Te Kapa, and loved grandfather and great-grandfather. Special thanks to Nurse Agnes from Nurse Maude and to the caring staff of Ward 11 Christchurch Hospital. Messages may be addressed to The Family of the late Don Jordan, c/- PO Box 39127, Christchurch 8545. A private cremation for Don has been held, and a Gathering will be held at a future date for the interment of Don and Margaret at the Waddington Cemetery.

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<LOGO>StratfordRugby_c</LOGO>MILLS, Richard

The Committee, members and players of the Stratford Eltham Rugby & Sports Club extend sincere sympathy to Oscar, Mary, Tom and Kate, and extended family on the passing of Richard. The “after-match” function was always the place to be when Richard was at the Club, with his larger than life and cheeky personality. Richard was an extremely popular member of our Club and we all hold special memories of him. Members attending Richard’s farewell please wear Club uniform.

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