Death Notices

A place to remember and celebrate the lives of those no longer with us

Recent Notices in New Zealand

Death

HALL, Joanne Maree(nee Buckley)

Peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family, on Wednesday, November 23, 2022. Treasured wife of Graham for 41 years, loved Mum and mother-in-law of Natalie and Dave Smith (Auckland); Mickey and Jess Hall (Merino Downs), and adored Grandma of Georgia, and Fletcher Hall. Daughter of Lois and the late Donald Buckley (Christchurch). Sister and sister-in-law of Sue and David Tidey (Alexandra). Twin sister and sister-in-law of Dave and Lynley Buckley (Sunshine Coast). Sister-in-law of Linda and Trevor Norgrove (Oamaru), Elaine and Hunter Clarke (Lincoln), and Aunty to all her nieces and nephews. A celebration of Jo’s life will be held at Southern Funeral Home Chapel, 106 Hokonui Drive, Gore, on Saturday, December 3, at 2.00pm. Jo’s wishes were that bright colours be worn. Livestream link available www.southernfuneralhome.co.nz... In lieu of flowers, donations to Hospice Southland would be appreciated. The family are grateful for the support and care from Doctors Paddy O’Connor, Kyle Hendry and Debra Wilson. A special mention of thanks to Amelia Jones and Hospice Southland. Messages to grahamhall@xtra.co.nz or 258B Waimumu Road, RD4, Gore 9774.

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SARGISON, Donald George(Don, Sargie)

Reg. No. NZ 12538 (Korea). On November 25, 2022, peacefully at Ashwood Park Retirement Village, Blenheim, aged 90 years. Dearly loved husband of the late Doreen and a much loved father and father-in-law of Sandra and Darrel Munro. An adored and treasured Poppa of Shane and Rochelle, Nikki and Mark, and Brendon. A loved uncle of Donna, Michael and the late Tony and families. Dad Sargi of Denise. Messages to 42 Howick Road, Blenheim 7201, or www.cloudybayfunerals.co.nz... Heartfelt thanks to the staff of Ashwood Park for their wonderful care. In accordance with Don’s wishes, a private cremation has taken place.

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MILNE, Cherrie Ann

Passed away on November 28, 2022 at Christchurch Hospital. A dearly loved wife of Dave. A much loved Mum of Tracy, Chelsea and Chris. Loved Nan of Bailey, Gabby and Carter. Loved sister of Bill and Stan. Loved by all her nieces and nephews. Messages c/- of the Milne family to 78 Brisbane Street, Waltham, Christchurch 8023 A celebration of Cherrie’s life will be held at the Canterbury Crematorium Chapel, Linwood Avenue, on Friday, December 2 at 2.00pm.

Death

LAKE, Dorothy Fay

On November 24, 2022, Dorothy died peacefully in her sleep at Seaview Rest Home, aged 84. Beloved mother
and mother-in-law to Michelle Hammond, Shona Williams and Rob Jamie Williams and Drea. Grandmother of Justina, Nicole, Amanda, Danielle, William, Magdalene, Mikayla, Sophie and Calani. A memorial service will be held at the Redwood Town Tavern on Saturday, December 3 at 11.45am. All welcome.

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MORRIS, Kenneth William

On 28 November 2022. Much loved husband of the late Jean, Father of Jo, Ewan and Rob. Father-in-law of Murray, Sharon and Kerstin. Grandfather of Nic, Chris, Alex, Andrew, Sam, Teo and Oskar. Great-grandfather to Quinn. A service will be held at Scots Presbyterian Church, 32 Vardon Road, St Andrews, Hamilton at 1.00pm, on Monday 5th December. All communications to Pellows, PO Box 4449.

Death

LILLEY, Alison June (nee Seal)

Passed away at 2.00pm on Friday, November 25, 2022 at Burwood Hospital, aged 83 years, with family. Dearly loved wife of Clem, loved mother of Kay, and Craig. Loved mother-in-law of Paul, and Stacey, much loved Nana of all her grandchildren. Loved sister of Vernon, Ian, Graeme, and Keith (all deceased). Sister-in-law of Myrtle, Fay (deceased), and Jane. Loved Aunty of all her nieces and nephews. A service to celebrate her life will be held privately, at Alison’s request. Messages to The Lilley Family, c/- PO Box 687, Rangiora 7440.

Death

McILROY, Jennifer Gail (Jenny)

Peacefully with her family by her side on 24 November 2022. Beloved mother and mother-in-law of Robert & Trina, precious Nan of Lucas. Daughter of Frank and Marion Pidd. Sister and sister-in-law of Kerry & Jon, Barbara & Brian. Dearly loved by her extended family; Helen & Chris, Matthew, Campbell and Olivia. Special thanks to Bob Scott Retirement Village for their loving care. A service in celebration of Jenny’s life will be held in Cornwall Manor, corner of Knights Road and Cornwall Street, Lower Hutt, on Monday 5 December 2022 at 10.30am.
If roses grow in Heaven Lord, please pick a bunch for me,
Place them in my mother’s arms and tell her they’re from me.
Tell her I love her and miss her, and when she turns to smile,
Place a kiss upon her cheek and hold her for a while.
Because remembering her is easy, I do it every day,
But there is an ache within my heart that will never go away.

Death

McKNIGHT, Steve

Loved Godfather of Jesse, Amy, Tyler, Ava and Noah.

Death

JOYCE, David Murray

2.9.1962 – 26.11.2022
Peacefully at Wellington Hospital. Dearly loved and loving husband of Wendy. Father of Nicholas, Nathan, Andrew and Scott. A caring grandfather and a popular “relli” to his extended family. Much loved son of Shirley and Brian and older brother of Alan (deceased). A service to celebrate the life of David will be held at the North Porirua Baptist Church, 69F Discovery Drive, Whitby, on Wednesday, December 7, 2022 at 11.00am. In lieu of flowers donations in David’s memory to the Malaghan Institute of Medical Research are appreciated. Donations can be made at the service or online at donate.malaghan.org.nz Messages can be placed on David’s tribute page at tributes.co.nz, where livestream details are also available.

Death

RUFER, Arthur

On Sunday, 27th November 2022, Surrounded by his family, in his 88th year. Dearly loved husband of the late Anne. Much loved father of Shane, Donna & Wynton. A loving Grandad to his grandchildren and a much loved uncle to his nieces and nephews. Messages for the Rufer family may be left in Arthur’s tribute book at www.tributes.co.nz... or posted c/-4 Moorefield Rd, Johnsonville 6037. For those unable to attend, the Service can be viewed by clicking on the livestream button on Arthur’s Tribute Page. A Service to celebrate Arthur’s life will be held at The Guardian Funeral Home Chapel, 4 Moorefield Rd, Johnsonville, at 11.00am, on Friday 2nd December 2022, thereafter followed by private cremation.

Death

ELFORD, Garry Rex

7.11.1952 — 25.11.2022
Now with Jesus.
Dearly loved husband of Delia. Son of Aileen and the late Rex. Brother to Leanne and Stephen, Murray and Jody. Dad to Nicola, Carla, Adrian, Hayley, Melissa and Paul, and cherished Pop to his eight grandchildren. Garry left us unexpectedly at Wellington Hospital, surrounded by family. A service to celebrate Garry’s life will be held at Marsden House, 41 Nile Street, Nelson, 1.00pm, on December 1. The service will be live-streamed for those unable to attend, please contact Marsden House for details support@marsdenhouse.co.nz Messages to the Elford Family, c/- 41 Nile Street, Nelson 7010.

Death

SWETNAM, James Lewis

Born 12 June 1940 and peacefully passed away at Telford LifeCare and Village in New Plymouth on 22 November 2022, aged 82. Dearly loved brother of Colin (dec) and the late Roger, and dearly loved brother of George (New Plymouth), uncle of Tanya and Kim, and brother-in-law of Ruth and Moira. A private service has been held for James on 28 November 2022.
Goodbye to a beautiful,
kind and gentle soul.
a simple cremation
& burials

Ph 0800 236 236

Death

GRAY, Keith Park

On November 27, 2022, died peacefully at Oxford Court Lifecare, Dunedin, surrounded by family. Loved husband of Maureen and the late Patricia, loved father and father-in-law of Tony and Kylie, Paul and Donna, Suzanne and Mark, loved grandad of Olivia, Emma, Caleb, Seryn, Thomas, Ellie, Katy, Zach and Piper, friend of Bean, Angela and Steven. Pop of Jess and Cam. A service for Keith will be held in Campbell and Sons Chapel, 95 Gordon Road, Mosgiel, at 1.00pm on Thursday, December 1, followed by private cremation. To view Keith’s service via live-stream go to campbellandsons.co.nz/live-stream/ Messages c/- PO Box 183, Mosgiel 9024.

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WILSON, Hilda Elinor

Of Pahiatua, formerly of Makuri. On 28th November 2022 peacefully at Bupa Waireka Care Home, surrounded by her family. Aged 95 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Alan. Loved mother and mother-in-law of Philip and Sue (Foxton Beach) and the late Shirley, Craig and Ann (Carterton). Loved Nana Hilda of Simon and Rachel, Ginny and Craig Semmens; Aaron and Lisa, Brent and Janelle, Mark and Monique, and loved Great-Nana Hilda of Jodie, Grace, Nicole, Bridget, Ava, Blakeley, Charlotte, Quinn & Willow. In lieu of flowers donations to St Peter’s Anglican Church would be appreciated and may be left in the church foyer. The service will be live-streamed via Hilda’s tribute page at www.tributes.co.nz.... A service for Hilda will be held in St Peter’s Anglican Church, 18 Albert Street, Pahiatua, on Saturday 3rd December 2022 at 2.00pm, followed by private cremation. Messages to the Wilson family, C/- P.O. Box 185, Carterton 5743 or visit Hilda’s tributes page at www.tributes.co.nz....

Death

SUGRUE, Vanessa Clara

Passed away at home. Much loved daughter, sister and aunty. A private service is to be held for Vanessa. In lieu of flowers the family request a donation to the Mental Health Foundation.
"Now at Peace"

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