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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BROADFOOT, Linore Esma (nee Watkins)

On Thursday, November 24, 2022, at Christchurch Hospital, surrounded by her loving family, aged 83 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Ken. Much loved mother of Lee-Ann and Ross, loved mother-in-law of Ian and Lisa, much loved cherished Gran of the late Luke, Jessica and Megan, much loved sister and sister-in-law of Pat and Ian, Bill and Marilyn and the late Geoffrey, Christopher and Michelle, Christine and Kevin. Loved Aunty of all her nieces and nephews and wonderful friend of many. Special thanks for the wonderful care given to Linore in CCU. Messages to the Broadfoot Family, c/- PO Box 35, Rangiora 7440. A celebration of Linore’s life will be held at Northbrook Chapel, Spark Lane (off Northbrook Road) Rangiora, on Saturday, December 3, at 2.00pm.

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MEEHAN, Annette (Annie)

Passed away on the 23rd of November, 2022, aged 88 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Brian and loved Mum of the late Marcia, Dayle and Perry. She will be missed by her grandaughter Megan. The family will be holding a private funeral. Correspondence to Megan Hockly at 6 Seabreeze Way, Raglan 3225.

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MAINDONALD, Joyce Jessie

Passed away at Diana Isaac Hospital on Wednesday, November 23, 2022, aged 92 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Ray. Much loved mother of Simon and Kate. Loved Nana of Laouena, Genevieve, Angus, and Ysobel. Will be sadly missed the extended family and friends. Many thanks to the staff at Diana Isaac for all their loving care of Joyce over the last ten years. Messages to the Maindonald family, c/- 19 London Street, Christchurch 8013. A celebration of Joyce’s life will be held at the John Rhind Chapel, entry from London and Whitmore Streets, on Thursday, December 1, 2022 at 1.00pm, followed by a private cremation.

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FROST, Isobel Ann (nee Stanford)

On November 23, 2022, at Christchurch Hospital. Dearly loved mother of Elizabeth (deceased). Dearly loved sister of Aprilla, Prue, Helen, Michael, Judith and David. Loved aunt of her nieces and nephews. Her funeral will be held at Hope Church, 27 Amyes Road, Hornby, on Wednesday, November 30, 2022, at 11.00am. Messages may be addressed to the family c/- Hope Funerals Christchurch, 27 Amyes Road, Hornby, Christchurch 8042.

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VAN TONGEREN, John (John VT)

On November 23, 2022, suddenly at home, in Christchurch; aged 64 years. Loving husband of Karyl. Much loved father and father-in-law of Christopher and Mel; Megan and partner Josh. Awesome Opa of Alex. Friend and brother-in-law of Wayne. The family wish to acknowledge the tireless work of the St John and NZ Fire Service staff who attended. In lieu of flowers, donations to Diabetes NZ would be appreciated and can be made at the service. Messages to the Van Tongeren family c/- PO Box 111-01, Christchurch 8443. A Funeral Service for John will be held in the Academy Funeral Services Chapel, 65 Main South Road, Sockburn, on Wednesday, November 30, 2022, at 2.00pm.

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NORTON, Gillian Carol

Peacefully on 21 November 2022. Dearly loved daughter and sister of Joyce and Bunny Newdick (dec), Max and Beryl Newdick, Peter (dec), Judy and Warwick Brown, and Bernice and Lyn Frazerhurst. Loved Aunty, cousin and friend.
A brave and lovely lady
at rest.

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HUGHES, John Patrick

(formerly of Morven) Passed away peacefully at Lister Home Waimate on Friday, November 25, 2022; aged 78 years. Dearly loved son of the late Emmett and Sadie Hughes. Loved brother and brother-in-law of Mary and John Darling (Timaru), Peter (Morven), and Barbara and Michael Cleland (Warkworth). Loved uncle “Tojo” of Nina and Paul (Whangarei), Nadine and Peter (Sydney). A Requiem Mass for John will be held at St Patricks Church, 1 Timaru Road, Waimate, on Tuesday, November 29, 2022, at 1.30pm, followed by interment at the Waimate Cemetery. Messages to

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ATKINSON, Richard

Passed away peacefully at home, November 2022, aged 65 years. Dearly loved father of Katrina, Michaela, Blair and the late Phillip. Dearly loved grandfather and brother.

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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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VAN TONGEREN, Johannus (John VT)

The sudden passing of our amazing brother and brother-in-law has left a large hole in the lives of Harry and Anne, Liz and Bruce and Antony and Mary and our families. Our children and grandchildren have all had him in their lives and he has always been an important family member.
Sadly missed,
never to be forgotten.
Rest in peace brother.

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DOWNS, Kerian

Passed away unexpectedly after a medical event in Sydney, Australia on November 19, 2022, aged 35 years. Dearly loved son of Helen and Gary Borcovsky. Loving father of Jagger. Loved brother of Jonathan Downs, and Aaron Borcovsky. Beloved grandson of Rae Chaney and Trevor Ross, Rewi and Mary Chaney, Nita and Paul Borcovsky. Loved son of Peter Downs. Much loved nephew, cousin and friend. He will be missed by so many. A memorial service to celebrate the life of Kerian, will be held Wednesday, November 30, 11.00am, at the Hope Gardens of the World Marquee, 95 Clover Road East, Hope. Messages to the Downs-Borcovsky Family, c-/ 41 Nile Street, Nelson 7010.

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JONES, Brian

Caught and bowled on 79 on November 24, 2022, peacefully in Nelson. Beloved father of Allen, Anita, Gareth and Phillip, and father-in-law to Leanne, Dean, and Kate, and Papa to Bex. Loved friend and former husband of Claire. Loved Granddad by the sea of Arabella and Zaria, Granddad of Maddison and Granddad Brian of Ethan, Elsa and Abe. A dear friend and enabler to many. Special thanks to staff in Ward 10 Nelson Hospital for their amazing care of Brian. A service to celebrate Brian’s life will be held in the Gardens of the World Marquee, 95 Clover Road, Hope, on Tuesday, November 29, 2022, at 2.00pm.

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HARROP, Norman Arthur

Died peacefully at Annie Brydon Rest Home in Hawera on 24th November 2022, after a long and brave battle. Dearly loved husband of Wilma for 59 years. Father and father-in-law of Lynley and Stephen, Paul, and Brendon and Davina. Loved Pa of Douglas, Lachlan, Alisha and Jacinta, Nicholas and Khey Jhyn. Proud great-grandfather of Lainey and Kiwai. A celebration of Norman’s life will be held at St John’s Presbyterian Church, Hawera, on Thursday 1st December 2022 at 1.00pm. Thank you to the wonderful staff at Annie Brydon and Hawera Hospital. In lieu of flowers a donation to St John Ambulance would be appreciated.

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PECK, Gregory Leslie

Passed away on Thursday 24 November 2022, aged 69 years. Dearly loved son of Mary and the late Peter Peck (UK). Loved brother of Martin (Ireland). Respected and loved Uncle of Conor (Ireland) and Liam (Auckland). Special thanks to Arohanui Hospice for their care of Greg over the past few weeks. Friends are invited to attend a service for Greg at the Beauchamp Crematorium Chapel, 167 John F Kennedy Dr, Palmerston North, on Thursday 1 December 2022 at 2

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VILLSEN, Zoe Mae

With great sadness we announce the loss of Zoe Mae Villsen (nee Harris). She passed peacefully surrounded by family on 24 November 2022 at her home in Summerset Rototuna. Wife of Kris, Mother of Svend & Sandra. Bedstemor of Brynja, Kurt, Kirsten, Mish, Oliva, Paige and Jasmine. A special thanks to the Staff, Management
& Residents of Sommerset Rototuna for caring so wonderfully and helping to make a rest home her loving home. Funeral service to be held at Seddon Park Funeral Home on 28 November 2022 at 1.30pm. All communications to the Villsen family, C/- PO Box 5523, Frankton, Hamilton 3242.

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