SWNEY, Margaret Helen
Passed away on 30th November 2022, aged 87 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Rex. Beloved Mum of Shirley, Judith and Brian Allison, Stephen and Jane and Murray and Pauline. Grandma of Vicki, Lisa, Sally, Jeff, Grace, Stephanie and 5 great-grandchildren.
Always in our hearts.
A private cremation has already been held. All communications to Swney Family, 295 Ngutumanga Road, RD 3, Te Aroha 3393.
COCKLIN, Gail Margaret
On November 29, 2022, after a short illness at Southland Hospital. Loved Mother of Rachel, Kirsti and Rollo, GrandMother, Sister, Aunt and friend to many. A private cremation and memorial service has been held. Messages to 119 Tramway Road, Invercargill 9812. In
lieu of flowers donations to SPCA Southland would be appreciated.
ASHTON, Murray John
1947 — 2022
On Thursday, December 1, 2022, passed away peacefully at Nurse Maude Hospice, aged 75. Mentor and wonderful dad to Tania Ashton, Shaun Ashton and the late Julie Ashton. Dearly loved grandad of Bailey, Dylan and Courtney. Loved father-in-law of Rachel Ashton. Special big brother of Carol Street and brother-in-law of Bernie Street. Murray was a caring, kind soul who was always there to help family and friends. Murray fought a courageous battle with cancer. Now at peace with his beloved eldest daughter, Julie. A special thank you to all the Staff at Nurse Maude Hospice. A celebration of Murray’s life will be held - please make contact with Shaun or Tania. Messages can be sent to the family c/- Complete Automotive, 42 Coleridge Street, Sydenham or 027-434-3114.
THOMPSON, Michael Anthony (Mike)
On November 30, 2022, passed away peacefully after a courageous battle, at Nurse Maude Hospice, with family by his side, aged 65 years. Dearly loved husband and best friend of Joy, proud father of Greg and Kelly, and Kyle and Olivia, adored Poppa of Wyatt; and Isabella. Much loved brother and brother-in-law of Susan and Murray, and the late Diane, loved uncle to all his nieces and nephews.
“Always in our hearts and memories”
Special thanks to all the staff at Nurse Maude Hospice for the wonderful care given to Mike. Messages may be addressed to The Family of the late Mike Thompson, c/- PO Box 39001, Christchurch 8545. A Service to Celebrate Mike’s life will be held in our Rangiora Chapel, Wai-mana, 92 Kippenberger Avenue, Rangiora, on Wednesday, December 7, at 10.30am, thereafter private cremation. To watch a livestream of
the service, please go to lambandhayward.co.nz/obituaries and click on the link in Mike’s obituary.
ERSKINE, Ross Peter
24.09.1949 — 28.11.2022
Ross passed away at home on November 28, 2022. He was a dearly loved husband of Mary, father of Emily, Holly and Ben, and father-in-law of Brad and Nyssa. The cherished grandfather of Olin, Iver, Lily, Isla and Leo. A loved brother of Geoff and Barbara.
He will be
greatly missed by all.
STEVENSON, Craig Peter
Friends and family are invited to celebrate Craig’s life on December 9 at 1.30pm at the Trafalgar Park Pavilion in Nelson.
ROUNTREE, Raewyn Mary(nee Marchant)
Peacefully at home on 30 November 2022. Dearly loved sister of Diane. Loved wife of Allen. Dearly loved mother and mother-in-law of Michael & Nursey, Sally & Allan, Kathy & Craig, and the late Donna & Brendon. Sister-in-law of Warren, Linda & Kevin. Loved Granma to all her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Aunty and friend to many.
May our lovely lady be waiting when we follow.
God bless you my love.
Until we meet again.
A celebration of Raewyn’s life will be held on Friday 9 December at 1.30pm at Waihi Beach RSA. For livestream details https
MORRIS, Laurie (Joe)
On Tuesday, November 29, 2022 Joe passed away at Charles Upham Hospital, surrounded by his loving family, aged 90 years old. Dearly loved husband of the late Joan. Dearly loved father and father-in-law of Allan and Jennie, Tony and Linga, Sharon and Chris. Much loved Grandad of Dan and Matt, and much loved brother in-law of the late Lorna and the late Garry Marris, the late Maureen and the late John McClung, Jill and Stuart Cheyne, Jack and Joy Morris. Loved uncle of all his nieces and nephews. Special thanks for the wonderful care given
to Joe at Charles Upham Hospital and Christchurch Hospital. A celebration of Joe’s life will be held at Northbrook Chapel, Spark Lane (off Northbrook Road), Rangiora, on Tuesday, December 6, at 11.00am. Messages to the family c/- PO Box 35, Rangiora, 7440.
LOOMES, Dilys Isabel (nee Morgan)
Passed away peacefully at Timaru Hospital with family by her side on December 1, 2022. Loved wife of the late Alan Loomes. Much loved mother of Stephen (deceased), Brian and Algen; dearly loved grandmother of Abbey. Loved Sister of Fran and Dennis Brown, (Rangiora) loved aunt of Trish and Dean, (Christchurch) Anthony and Mira,(Sydney) and loved Great-Aunt of Sarah, Sam and Jess.
She will be
sadly missed by us all.
At Dilys’ request a private gathering will be held at a later date. Messages to Dily’s family may be posted to the Loomes Family, 38 Browne Street, Timaru 7910.
PORTER, Isabel Marie (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
ALLAN, Julie Anne (nee Ingram)
Peacefully, surrounded by her loving family at Hospice South Canterbury, after a courageous battle with cancer, on Friday, December 2, 2022; aged 68 years. Dearly loved wife of Greg. Loving mum, mother-in-law and gran of Sarah and Sam; Thomas, Jack and Geordie Johnston. Loving mum and gran of Tim; Georgia, Harry, and Albie Allan. Special thanks to Tania Kemp, the Oncology Team, Hospice South Canterbury, and all the nursing staff who have cared for Julie. A service to celebrate Julie’s life will be held at Aoraki Funeral Services Chapel, 160 Mountain View Road, Timaru, on Friday, December 9, 2022, at 2.00pm. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Cancer Society and Hospice South Canterbury would be greatly appreciated and may be left at the service. A livestream of the service is available, please email office@aoraki.kiwi.nz or call on 6862148. Messages to
SEYMOUR, Jeffrey John
Passed away at home on Saturday, 12th November 2022. Aged 65 years. Much loved by his friends, Church family and those who knew him. A service to celebrate Jeffrey’s life will be held at Seventh Day Adventist Church, Palmerston Street, Hamilton Central, Hamilton, on Tuesday, 6th December 2022, at 2.00pm, followed by a private cremation. All communications to The Seymour Family, c/-3 Hallys Lane, Cambridge 3434.
LAVERTY, Shirley Elizabeth
Passed away peacefully, surrounded by family, on the 25th of November 2022, at Palmerston North Hospital; Aged 82. Dearly loved mother of Jamie, Jason, Jessica, Christopher, Carolyn, and Phillip. Treasured daughter of the late Robert and Evelyn. Cherished sister of Jocelyn, and Roger; and proud Nana and aunty to her many grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, and nephews. Shirley’s family would like to thank the staff and residents of Chiswick Park Lifecare and the team at Palmerston North Hospital for their loving care and support. In accordance with Shirley’s wishes, a private cremation has been held with interment to follow at Archer Street Cemetery in Masterton.
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KIRK, Liana Nicole
Passed away at home on Wednesday, 30th November 2022. Aged 21 years. Dearly loved daughter of Melissa, Dale and partner Keryn. Cherished sister to Jacqueline and Mitchell. Loved granddaughter of Danny & Rowena and the late George & Christine. A celebration of Liana’s life will be held at The Hamilton Park Chapel, Morrinsville Road, Newstead, Hamilton, on Tuesday, 6th December 2022 at 10.30am. Donations to I Am Hope would be appreciated and may be left at the service. All communications to Grinter’s Funeral Home, c/- 3 Hallys Lane, Cambridge 3434.
GARROD, Rita Poppy
On December 1, 2022, at Christchurch Hospital, aged 87 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Basil, much loved mother and mother-in-law of Roz and Bryan Purser (Ohope), Ian and the late Suzanne Garrod (Timaru), proud and loved Granny of Bianca Purser, Kaleb and Taylor Purser, and loved Great-Granny of Reghan, and Billie. Rita will be sadly missed by her many honorary children and grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Special thanks to all those who have provided care and support to Rita and her family. Messages may be addressed to The Family of the late Rita Garrod, c/- PO Box 39001, Christchurch 8545. In lieu of flowers, donations to Rangiora St John would be appreciated, and may be made online at www.stjohn.org.nz.... A Celebration of Rita’s life will be held in our Rangiora Chapel, Wai-mana, 92 Kippenberger Avenue, Rangiora, on Thursday, December 8, at 2.30pm.
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