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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HURLIMAN, Lesley May

Passed away peacefully in Levin, on Saturday, November 19, 2022, aged 88 years. Dearly loved sister and sister-in-law of Robin and Ron Horne (Levin), and Rick and Gail Mudgway (Wellington), and special aunty of Kelly, Deena, Perry, Kent and Scott. A service for Lesley will be held in The Funeral Home, 545 Queen Street East, Levin, on Monday, November 28, 2022, at 11.00am.

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SNOWDON, Margaret Helen (nee Copeland)

Passed away on Wednesday 23 November 2022 at Hilda Ross Retirement Village. Much loved wife of Nick. Dearly loved mother of Bruce, Andrew and Craig. Loved grandmother of Josh. All communications to 80b Dinsdale Road, Hamilton. There will be a celebration of life Afternoon tea on 3rd December at 2.30pm at St Albans Church, Comries Road, Chartwell, Hamilton.

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BROUGH, Colin Mervyn

Of Paekakariki. On Tuesday, 22 November 2022, peacefully at Wellington Hospital. Aged 95 years. Loving husband of the late Colleen, and loved father and father-in-law of Anthony, Gregory, and Robert & Jill. Beloved Pop of Andrew & Lea, and Great-grandpop of Eli. Thanks to Eldon Lodge for their loving care of Colin over recent years. Requiem Mass will be celebrated at Our Lady of Kapiti Catholic Church, Presentation Way, Paraparaumu, at 11.00am on Monday, 28 November, to be followed by interment at Waikanae Cemetery. No flowers please. Messages may be emailed to gregbrough58@gmail.com

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TRUTSCH, Joseph Urban

Passed away on 22 November 2022, aged 84 years. Dearly loved son of the late Barney and Rosa, and brother of Albert, Edward, Rosemarie (dec 9.4.21), Katharina, Mary, Theresa, Anthony (dec 29.7.21) and Peter.
In our thoughts,
Rest in Peace.

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MERHTENS, Graeme Trevor

On November 22, 2022, suddenly at home with his beloved wife Kathy at his side, aged 64 years. Loved son of the late Dot and Allan, brother of John, Les, Ken, Robbie, Geoffrey, Bruce, and Adrian, and their extended families. A special thanks to all who have cared for Graeme over the years. Messages may be addressed to the family of the late Graeme Merhtens, c/- PO Box 39001, Christchurch 8545. A celebration of Graeme’s life will be held in our Westpark Chapel, 467 Wairakei Road, Burnside, on Saturday, November 26 at 2.00pm.

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LOVE, Patricia Ann (Pat)

Passed away peacefully on 24 November 2022 at home surrounded by her family. Aged 83 years. Loving wife and best friend of Brian Finch. Adored Mum of Catherine, Matene, Addy, and Dan; stepmother to Simon, and Mark. Loved Nani by her 20 grandchildren and 11 great- grandchildren. A service to celebrate Pat’s life will be held at Beauchamp Crematorium Chapel, 167 John F Kennedy Drive, Milson, Palmerston North, on Saturday, 26 November 2022, at 1pm. Pat’s service will be live streamed at www.beauchamp.co.nz... NZIFH

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JONES, Gilbert Harry

14 January 1945 —
22 November 2022
Now at peace, Dewy passed away at Christchurch Hospital on Tuesday, November 22, 2022. Dewy was a loving husband to Andria for 58 years, father to four, grandfather to 14, and great-grandfather to 11. Well respected and cherished by all that knew him.
He will be dearly missed and stay forever in our hearts.
The family would like to thank all of Dewy’s medical care team that supported him through this time. Messages to the Jones family, C/- PO Box 35, Rangiora 7440.

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SIBBALD, Valerie May (née Lines)

Valerie passed away peacefully at Wairau Hospital on November 21, 2022, aged 91 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Murray Sibbald, and a much loved mother and mother-in-law of Linda, Darrell, Peter and partner Tony. A loved nana of Nick and partner Nicole, Matt, Brad and wife Alice, and a great-nana of her great-grandchildren, George, Logan, Wade and Fern. Loving sister of Dorothy (Clyde) and her late brother Raymond (Arrowtown). Messages may be sent to Linda Dickson, 11A Mountain View Road, Blenheim 7201 or www.cloudybayfunerals.co.nz... A private family Memorial Service is to be held.

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SMALL, Anne Sheridan (nee Jenkins)

Aged 69. Passed away peacefully on 23rd November 2022 at Mary Potter Hospice. Dearly loved and precious mother to Melissa and Andrew and their partners Glenn and Samantha. Loved sister & sister-in-law to Catherine & Grant, Mark and the late Anne; loved aunt to Alexandra, Daniel, Madeline and Rachel; special friend to Steve; loved daughter of the late Alan and Clare Jenkins. In lieu of flowers donations to Mary Potter Hospice at www.marypotter.org.nz... would be appreciated. Messages to ‘the Small family’ may be posted c/- PO Box 723, Paraparaumu or placed on Anne’s tribute page at www.tributes.co.nz.... A Requiem Mass will be celebrated for Anne at Our Lady of Kapiti Catholic Church, 1 Presentation Way, Paraparaumu, on Tuesday 29th November 2022 at 11.00am, followed by a private cremation.

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PARRIS, David Francis

Passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family at Lady Wigram Village, on Monday, November 21, 2022, aged 86 years. Beloved husband of Joan. Dearly loved father and father-in-law of Tim (deceased), Caroline and Kane, Richard and Eva, Hugh and Kerri. Much loved grandad of Alex and Carter, Roy and Meg. Loved brother of Helen, Kate and Elinor. Many thanks to the staff at Lady Wigram and Burwood Hospital for all their loving care of David. Messages to the Parris family, c/- 19 London Street, Christchurch 8013. In accordance with David’s wishes, a private cremation has taken place. A Memorial Requiem Mass for David will be celebrated at St Bernadette’s Catholic Church, 76 Hei Hei Road, on Tuesday, November 29, 2022, at 1.00pm.

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SETEFANO, Savelio

It is with heavy hearts we announce the passing of our beloved Savelio Setefano. Son of Iulio and Silila Setefano, husband to Eni Setefano, father to Apolina, Ateliana, Fatalupe, Silila, Sophia and Steven and deeply loved by family and friends. A big man with an even bigger heart. A man with many talents and many jokes to make everyone laugh. We will miss him sorely.
Manuia tau malaga te
tamana pele.
All communications to his daughter Apolina Setefano on 0224369164.
Tipene Funerals
Porirua

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CAMPBELL, Valmai Dawn

Passed away peacefully at Bupa St Kilda Retirement Village on Wednesday, 23rd November 2022. Aged 89 years. Dearly loved wife of Fergus. Much loved mother and mother-in-law to Dianne & Colin, Glenys & Steve, Julie, Karen & John and nana to 10 grandchildren & 17 great-grandchildren. A celebration of Valmai’s life will be held at St John’s Methodist Church, 20 Wellington Street, Hamilton East, Hamilton, on Tuesday, 29th November 2022 at 2.00pm, followed by a private cremation. All communications to The Campbell Family, c/- 3 Hallys Lane, Cambridge 3434.

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McCALLUM, Ian Campbell

Of Paraparaumu & originally Hawera on 23 November 2022. Passed away peacefully in the presence of his family. Dearly loved & adored husband of the late Judith. Treasured dad and father-in-law of Jan & Stu, Debbie & Graham, Kerry and Murray & Tracy. Much loved pop of Scott, Alex, Liam, Cormac, Fraser, Dylan, Campbell, Flynn, Tom, Libby Rose, Katherine, Abby Rose & Justin. Son of the late Eric and Maisie. Very special friend & brother of Margaret and Ross and the late Jim, Janet, Barbara, and Nancy. In lieu of flowers donations to Te Hopai Trust, www.tehopai.co.nz... would be appreciated. Very special thanks to the wonderful caring staff at Te Hopai Home and Hospital. Messages to ‘the McCallum family’ may be posted c/- 36 Washington Avenue Brooklyn, Wellington 6021 or placed in Ian’s tribute page at www.tributes.co.nz... A service to celebrate Ian’s life will be held at Harbour City Funeral Home, 300 Kapiti Road, Paraparaumu, on Monday 28 November 2022 at 1

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MONCKTON, Elizabeth Rubi Young (Betty)(nee Boswell)

Elizabeth passed away peacefully at her home on 22 November 2022 surrounded by her loving family. Cherished elder daughter of Arthur and Miriam Boswell. Dearly loved wife of the late Hugh Monckton. Much loved sister of Graham and Beryl, and Patricia and Ron. Adored mother of Lizzy and Joe, Geoff and Helen, and Roger. Treasured ‘Nany’ of her much loved only grandchild Catherine. Much loved Aunt of the Monckton, Boswell and Cantwell nieces and nephews. A private cremation has taken place in accordance with Elizabeth’s wishes. A Memorial Service to celebrate Elizabeth’s life will be held in the New Year. The details are to be notified. The Monckton Family acknowledge with heartfelt gratitude Dr Marty Lemberg and his medical staff, alongside the wonderful care of Tauranga Hospital, and Cherrywood Pharmacy. All of Elizabeth’s lovely care givers, as well as the Waipuna Hospice team whose dedication enabled Elizabeth to slip away in her sleep at home as was her wish. The Monckton Family ask that in lieu of flowers donations be made to Waipuna Hospice in memory of Elizabeth.

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TURTON, Cherry Anne

Died after years of pain surrounded by 6 children who loved her dearly; Michael, Melissa Barrett, Reuben, Kathryn Haami, David, and Jared, her 13 treasured grandchildren, and 4 great-grandies. Cherry was caring, considerate, and her memory widens with many gifts she knitted and crocheted out of love. She was a worshipper of her God Jehovah. We’ll see her again in resurrection. John;ch5.v 28,29. We all loved you Cherry.

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