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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LITTLE, Maryanne

It is with immense sadness that Alan, Tobias, Nick, and Polly advise that their beloved wife and mother passed away peacefully, surrounded by love, at the Nelson Tasman Hospice on November 24, 2022. Dearly loved sister and sister-in-law of Ian and Penny, Katherine and Guy, Graham and Pip, and a cool aunt to her nieces and nephews. A private funeral service has been held. A memorial service to celebrate Maryanne’s life will be held at a later date, to be advised. Please accept this as a personal thank you to all those who have written, sent cards and messages, and provided support.

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COSTELLO, Ellen Mary (Marie) (nee Twomey)

Passed away peacefully on November 27, 2022, at Palm Grove Rest Home and Retirement Village. Dearly loved and loving wife of Cliff (dec); and mother and mother-in-law of Terry, Anne (dec) and Neville (dec), Jill and Ken (Perth), Pete and Chris, and Claire and Clive; and loved and loving Nana Ma to her 10 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren. Messages may be addressed to ‘The Costello Family’, C/- 19 London Street, Richmond, Christchurch 8013. At Mum’s request, a private funeral service has been held.

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PEDERSEN, Ann Rose Marie

Of Palmerston North, sadly passed away on Wednesday 30th November 2022.
“Sorry I didn’t make it to 90”
Dearly loved wife of Owen for 65 years. Treasured Mum of Robyn and John, Garry and Lien, and Tony and June (Canberra). Adored Nana of Jay; Kim, and Lyn; Sidney, Amber, and Claire, Great-Grandmother of Cory. Loved sister of Theresa and Paul. Messages to the Pedersen family, C/- PO Box 1014, Palmerston North 4440. At the family’s request, a private service has been held.

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DONALDSON, Ernest Murray (Murray)

Passed away on Monday, October 31, 2022. Aged 81. Dearly loved father and father-in-law of Katie and Paul Chapman. Loved grandad of Alex, Jesse and Sophie. Much loved brother and brother-in-law of Denise and Mike Pelvin and the late Viv. Loved uncle to all his nieces and nephews. Remembrance gathering

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PEREIRA, Glenis Thecla

On November 27, 2022, unexpectedly at The Village Palms, aged 88 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Eddie, much loved mother and mother-in-law of Duane and Clint, Vicki and Geoff, Julie, Amanda and Andrew, and Justin. Beloved nana of Tim, Annette, and Kylie; Laird; Kane; and loved great-gran to her great-grandchildren.
“Always in our hearts”
Messages may be addressed to The Family of the late Glenis Pereira, c/- PO Box 39001, Christchurch 8545. A private cremation has taken place, a Memorial Service will be held shortly, details to follow.

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PILCHER, Ronald John

Passed away at home surrounded by his family on Monday, November 28, 2022, aged 88 years. Now with his beloved Jean. Loved and treasured father and father-in-law of Jacqueline and Neville, Stephen and Debbie, and Karyn. Doting Grandad of Baden and Gemma, Callum and Lucy, Jacob and Hannah, Nathan, Ben, Wade and Carly, and loved great-grandfather. Loved brother of Shirley, Betty (dec), and Maree. At Ron’s request, a private cremation has been held. The family invite you to join with them in celebrating Ron’s life on Monday, December 12 at 2.00pm, at the Alexandra Golf Club. Messages to 10/111 Racecourse Road, Invercargill 9810.

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O’HAGAN, Humphrey Noel

Passed away peacefully after a short illness on Wednesday, November 30, 2022 aged 77 years. Father of Antony (dec), Rachel and Neroli. A service for Humphrey will be held in the Beauchamp Crematorium Chapel, 167 John F Kennedy Drive, Milson, Palmerston North, on Tuesday 6 December 2022 at 2.00pm. All messages to the O’Hagan family, C/o 167 John F Kennedy Drive, Palmerston North 4414. In lieu of flowers, donations to Arohanui Hospice for their dedicated care of Humphrey may be left at the service or made online at www.arohanuihospice.org.nz...
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MILNE, Violet Anderson

Passed away peacefully at home, on 27 November 2022, in her 99th year. Beloved wife of the late Robert. Dearly loved mother of Rosemary & Bill, and the late Bruce. Loving Grannie to Lynne, Grant and Jamie; Great-Grandmother to Monique and Brendan; Great-Great-Grandmother to Quest and Hunter, and a friend to many. Messages and tributes for ‘the Milne family’ may be left in Violet’s tribute book at www.tributes.co.nz.... In lieu of flowers, donations to Ronald McDonald House would be greatly appreciated. Violet’s funeral service will be held at the Cockburn Street Chapel, cnr Cockburn St & Onepu Rd, Kilbirnie, on Wednesday 7th December, at 11.00am, followed by a private cremation.

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ADLAM, Terry

Loved nephew of Eric (dec) and Stella Adlam, and family. Also brother, dad, uncle, and friend missed by few who were close to him.

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HAUGHEY, Martin Francis (Marty)

Passed away on Tuesday, November 29, 2022, in his 96th year. Loved husband of the late Isobel (nee Archibald). Loved dad of Vicky, Wayne, and Kay. Loved brother and brother-in-law of Kevin and Joan; Patrick; John and Monica; Terrance (all deceased); Peter and Maureen (dec); Marie; Norah and Graeme Southorn. Messages for Marty’s family may be posted to the Haughey Family C/- 26 King Street, Temuka. Marty’s Farewell will be held in the St Joseph’s, Catholic Church, 30 Wilkin Street, Temuka, on Tuesday, December 6, 2022, at 1.30pm.
‘‘A humble, hard working man of the land’’.

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BAIN, John Charles

At Timaru Hospital on Monday, November 28, 2022, aged 83. Dearly loved husband of the late Pat, much loved father of Greg, and Chris. A Requiem Mass for John will be held at St Thomas Catholic Church, corner of Wai-iti and Mountain View Roads, Timaru, on Monday, December 5, at 1.00pm, thereafter interment at the Timaru Cemetery. Messages c/- 29 Selwyn Street, Timaru 7910.

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BALLANTYNE, James Ollason (Hamish)

Passed away peacefully, aged 84, on November 30, 2022 at Christchurch Hospital. Much loved husband to Barbara, father to Julie and Kara, granddad to Hunter, and uncle to Alison. Private service has been held as per Hamish’s request.

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MARTIN, Rex James

Passed away at home November 28, 2022, after a short illness aged 89 years. Loving husband of Lyn, loved father and father-in-law of Alice and Chris, Tony and Karen, Grant (dec) and Vanessa. Loving Grandad to Nicole, Rochelle, Shane, Kieran, Shannon, Bridie, Caitlin, Kyle, Thomas and Scott. Great-grandad of 19. Private funeral held, any communications to 523 Honikiwi Road, RD 3, Otorohanga 3973.

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GARNETT, Robert Keith (Keith)

On October 19, 2022, passed away peacefully in his sleep in the Hospital Care Unit of Charles Upham Retirement Village in Rangiora, in his 92nd year. Dearly loved husband of the late Gwynneth, much loved father and father-in-law of Brent and Kathleen; Adrian and Rosemarie. Adored and devoted Poppa to Andrew and Natalie, Rebecca; Michael and Jessica, Christopher and Stacey, and Poppa to great- granddaughter Peyton. Special thanks to the staff at the Charles Upham Retirement Village for their loving care and support of Keith. At Keith’s request a private burial has been held. Messages can be sent to the Garnett Family, c/- Gulliver and Tyler, PO Box 35, Rangiora 7440.

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ANDERSON, Deborah Louise (Debbie)

Peacefully at home with her family, on November 29, 2022. Dearly loved wife of Dion, adored mum of Steph and Rory Chapman, Lindsay and Brad Welch, Brooke and Sam Watkins, much loved nana of Peyton, Carter, and Hadley, loved sister and sister-in-law of Steve and Gina Sim, Barbara and Eric Solomon. A celebration of Debbie’s life will be held at Betts Funeral Services, 33 North Street, on Monday, December 5, at 11.00am, followed by private cremation. Messages to the Anderson family, c/- PO Box 772, Timaru 7940.

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