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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PERCY, Mooneen ( Cush)

My turn has come on 16 November 2022. Loved wife of Keith, and mum of Mandy (Australia), Marise & Bruce Goldsmid (Feilding), Brian & Joanne (Eltham), and Susan & Kevin Craig (Ngaere). My life was filled with happiness and fun with my grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
I’ll walk beside you to your land of dreams.

a simple cremation
& burials
Ph 0800 236 236

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PORTEOUS, Leo Noel

Of Palmerston North. On Wednesday 16th November 2022, passed away peacefully. Aged 80 years. Dearly loved husband of the late Eileen. Loved Dad of Christina, Vivienne and Rachelle. Loved father-in-law of Richard. Grandad to Matthew, Joseph and Tiana, Holly, Nathan and Brooke, and Charlie. Great Grandad to Grayson and Leo. Messages for the Porteous family, c/- PO Box 5191, Palmerston North 4441. A celebration of Noel’s life will be held in the Terracehaven Chapel, 697 Main Street, Palmerston North, on Tuesday 22nd November 2022, at 10.30am.

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HIGGINSON, Trevor James

15.06.1942 — 14.11.2022
Husband of Maria, and the late Alison Joy Higginson, father of Craig and Nigel, stepsons Daniel and Jeremy, grandfather of Stella, Lucy and Eric.
An exceptional man
with an exceptional heart. Sadly, missed by all.
Died peacefully in his sleep after a short illness. Memorial Service to be held November 26, 2022, 3.00pm at The Bays Club, Browns Bay, North Shore, Auckland.

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WILSON, Jennifer Dawne (nee Beattie)

Passed away surrounded by her loving family on November 15, 2022. Dearly beloved wife and soulmate of Cliff. Beloved mother and mother-in-law of Gari, Justine and Steve. Loved sister of Keren and loved cousin of Diane. Beloved grandmother of Erin and Conagh, Grace and Rhiannon. Thank you for all the love and support received from family and friends, and the wonderful care and respect received from medical staff and carers A memorial service will be held in The North Harbour Chapel of Dil’s Funeral Services, 185 Schnapper Rock Rd, Albany, on Thursday, November 24 at 10.30am.

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GILGENBERG, Norbert Josef

Died Wednesday, November 16, 2022, at Lady Wigram Hospice, aged 80. Much loved father of Jenny, Donovan, Patrick and Heidi, Opa of Masha, Julia, Lilah, Joshua, Bella, Rosana and Aria, father-in-law of Justin and Bruce. Memorial service, Mt Pleasant Community Centre, 3 McCormacks Bay Road, Sunday, November 20, 10.00am. You’re welcome to bring a plate to share for celebrating Norbert’s love of life.

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PORTEOUS, Elva Mae

Passed away peacefully at Lonsdale Rest Home, Foxton, on Tuesday, November 15, 2022. In her 100th year. Much loved Wife of the late Graeme. Dearly loved Mother of Neil and the late Anne. Treasured Grandma to Rachael, Caroline, Amy, Emily, and Ben. Friends are invited to a service for Elva which will be held at Beauchamp Crematorium Chapel, 167 John F Kennedy Drive, Milson, Palmerston North, on Tuesday, 22 November 2022 at 3.00pm. Followed by a private cremation.
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MILLER, Lorraine Margaret

01.01.1941 — 16.11.2022
Sadly, Lorraine passed away on 16th November 2022. Dearly loved by the late Brian, and her 4 children, 12 grandchildren, and 12 great-grandchildren. A celebration of Lorraine’s life will be held at The Church of Christ, 360 Peachgrove Road, Hamilton, on Tuesday, 22 November 2022 at 10.30am. All communications to the Miller family, C/- PO Box 5523, Frankton, Hamilton 3242.

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BARRELL, Pat

Much loved and respected Nana P of John Booker, Jo Thomson, Sophie, Tom, Fern, Claire and Rosa.
RIP

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CUNNINGHAM, Alfred John(Ian – aka Rusty)

Peacefully on November 6, 2022 at Clutha Health First; aged 83 years. Dearly loved husband of the late Madeline, much loved father and father-in-law of Maryanne and the late Gavin, cherished Grandad of his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Loved and cherished son of the late Alan (Snow) and Bessie, loved and cherished brother and brother-in-law of Anne and the late Ron Scott, the late Bruce, Alma and John Hames, Joy and the late Newton Dodds, Neville and Aileen, Clyde and Robyn, and a much loved uncle of all his nieces and nephews. At Ian’s request, a private burial has been held. Messages to 64 Charlotte Street, Unit 3, Balclutha 9230.

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CUNNINGHAM, Rachel Lianne

Tragically at home, on November 14, 2022, aged 33 years. Cherished and loved eldest daughter of Laurence and Ann, and a dear sister of Sophie. A treasured granddaughter of William (deceased) and Ellen Cunningham, and the late Ronald and Dorothy Masterton, and much loved niece, cousin and friend. Many thanks to
the Rangiora Police and Emergency staff for their care and support. Messages may be addressed to The Family of the late Rachel Cunningham, c/- PO Box 39001, Christchurch 8545. In lieu of flowers donations to Epilepsy NZ would be appreciated, and can be made online at

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LENNON, Shirley Patricia (Pat)

Peacefully at Te Hopai Home & Hospital on Friday 4 November 2022. Aged 96. Dearly loved wife of the late Laurie Lennon. Much loved mother and mother-in-law of Perry and Rebecca, Tony and Christine, Maree and Chris, Julie-Ann and Chris. Loved grandma of Sophie and Kit, Darren, Monique and Craig, Jason, Simon and Louise, Tim, Amy and Sam. Loved great-grandma of Aoife, Harry, Spencer and Teddy. A special thanks to the staff at Irwell Rest Home and Te Hopai Home & Hospital for all their care. A private service and cremation has been held.
Lychgate Funerals
FDANZ 04385 0745
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ALLEN, Patricia Agnes (Pat)

Peacefully passed away on Wednesday, November 16, 2022, at McKenzie Health Care. Much loved mother of Margaret, Heather, Craig and Erin. Loved Nana and Old Nana of her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Loved wife of Warwick and the late Ivan McNab. A special thanks to all services that helped with the care of Pat. At Pat’s request a private service has been held. Any messages to 229 Talbot Street, Geraldine 7930.

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DEANS-BRYDON, Anna Dell (nee Corbett)

On November 17, 2022 peacefully at Hutt Hospital, Lower Hutt, surrounded by her family. Beloved wife of Lewis Deans (dec) and Christopher Brydon (dec). Treasured mum of Bruce & Janine, John, Kevin, Carolyn & Frank, Bryan & Rachel, Robert, and Aleida. Much loved Nana of her many grandchildren and great-grandchildren. A sadly missed and much loved sister, sister-in-law and Aunty. Special thanks to the staff at Wellington and Hutt Hospital for their care and support. A service to celebrate Anna’s life will be held in Kingswood, Cnr King & Cairo Street, Upper Hutt, on Wednesday, November 23, 2022 at 10.30am, followed by interment at Akatarawa Cemetery.

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OOI, John Mark

John passed suddenly on 16th November 2022, adored husband of Sheryl, devoted dad to Michael and Raymond and father-in-law to Fiona. A celebration of John’s life will be held at The Founders Chapel of Remembrance, 117 Rickit Street, Taupo, on Monday 21st November at 11.00am. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the Heart Foundation and Westpac Rescue Helicopter and may be left at the service. Communications to John’s family, C/- PO Box 940, Taupo.
Taupo Funeral Services Ltd, Member of Funeral
Director’s Assn. of NZ.

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GEORGE, Margaret (nee McArthur)

4.1.1938 — 15.11.2022
Passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family. Wife to Ross, beloved mother of Belinda, Simon (deceased), Kristen and Charles. Grandmother to Jackson, Maia, Milly, Ollie and Jack. Great-Grandmother of Taipari. A service will be held on Tuesday 22nd November at St Mark’s, 95 Remuera Road, Auckland, at 2.00pm. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Margaret’s name to the Auckland City Mission.

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