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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WILLIAMS, Leola Gail (Lee)

Dearly loved and respected sister-in-law of Akaiti* (Wellington), Freda (Melbourne), Alice (Aitutaki), Chalmahs and Tom (Hikuai), Lawton and Marie (Aitutaki), Henry and Here (Auckland) and Richard and Rima (Aitutaki). A loved aunty to her nieces and nephews. Special cousin, aunty, and friend to the Henry families in NZ, Australia, and the Cook Islands.
(*Denotes deceased)

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BROOKS, Robert Fletcher (Bob, Taffy)

On Monday 14 November 2022, peacefully at Village at the Park, Berhampore. Dearly loved husband of Mary Lynch. Much loved father and father-in-law of Meg and Tyron, Emma and Dave, Rhodri and Stephanie, David (dec). Beloved grandfather of Gemma and Jed, Heath and Rhys. Loved brother of the late John, treasured uncle of Paul and Nichola, San and Gareth. Loved brother-in-law of Trish and the late Bill Lindsay, Jack, Katy and the late Hillary Lynch, Rex and the late Anna Lynch, Mary and the late Osker Lynch, and James Lynch. We are deeply grateful to everyone who helped care for Bob in his last months. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Parkinson’s NZ. Messages can be sent to 39D Helston Road, Johnsonville, Wellington.

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McPHERSON, Donald Bruce (Don)

Passed away on November 15, 2022 at the Marlborough Hospice. Loved husband of the late Margaret. Father of Bruce, Janet and Clark. Loved Grandad of his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Messages to 60 Waikawa Road, Picton 7220, or www.cloudybayfunerals.co.nz... A private family Memorial Service is to be held in the new year to honour the lives of both Margaret and Don.

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DUNSTAN, Harvey Joseph (Joe)

It is with great sorrow the family of Harvey wish to inform everyone that Harvey has passed away with family at his side on Sunday, November 13, 2022; aged 78 years. Dearly loved and caring husband of Linda. Loved father and special friend of Grant and Justine; Gail; and Brent. Loved son of the late Agnes and Joe Dunstan. Loved brother and brother-in-law of Adrienne and the late Gus McAllister, Lloyd and Joanne, the late Ewen and Ashley Dunstan. Loved son-in-law of the late Vic and Ruth Scobie. Loved brother-in-law and friend of Murry and Kathy, Graeme and Kiriana, Tracy and Brigg. Loved uncle of all his nieces and nephews and extended family. Many thanks to Southland and Gore Hospitals for their care. Private family burial. Messages to 14 Oakland Street, Mataura 9712.

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HAM, Nola (Snow)

On November 9, 2022, suddenly at home. Loved sister of Elvina (dec), Janet Malcolm (dec), Claudia, Ken, Leonie (dec) and Ruth.
RIP Snow
A service has been held.

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HEPBURN, Ellen

Died 12.11.2022
Born 23.10.1941
A memorial service is to be held at Newtown Bowling Club, 303 Mansfield Street, on Friday, 25 November at 5.30pm.

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MILOSAVLJEVIC, Marion Jean(née Hollis)

Passed away on November 9, 2022 at home in Saskatoon, Canada after a long and courageous battle with cancer, supported by her husband, Steve. She was 69. Her passing is mourned by Steve, her children Kate and Daniel, their partners Nick and Shelley, and Marion’s beloved grandchildren - Edmund, Quinn and Lena. Marion will also
be greatly missed by her extended family and friends
in New Zealand, Canada, and abroad. A service will be
held in Saskatoon at 3

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DAVIS, Patricia Louise (Trish) (nee Ewart)

On November 10, 2022, at Ashwood Park.
"She silently took her everlasting sleep."
Daughter of Kathleen and Roy Ewart and loved sister of Edward (Teddy) Ewart (deceased), Valerie Wentworth (formerly Dredge, nee Ewart), Wendy Pyne (deceased), and loved auntie to all her nieces and nephews

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YULE, Gavin Alistair

Passed away peacefully in Mandurah, Perth, November 13, 2022, aged 84. Treasured partner of Judy Marland for 21 years. Dearly loved husband of the late Margery Yule (nee Thomas), Father, father-in-law to Sharlene Yule, Robert Paul, Natalie Thurlow (nee Yule), Michael Thurlow, loved Grandad to Luke, Samantha and Troy. A private ceremony is being held for Gavin in Mandurah Friday November 18, any messages can be sent to sharleneyule@yahoo.com.au or natalie—thurlow@hotmail.com

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JOHNSTON, Murray Andrew

(Late of ‘Pataka’). On November 15, 2022, peacefully at Christchurch Hospital, in his 87th year. Dearly loved husband of Maureen Dawn for 63 years, loved father and father-in-law of Andrew, Ian and Margaret, Kirsten and Philip Mably, loved and adored Grindy of Matthew, Rachel and Shaun, Alisha and Cameron; Callum and Natalie, James and Greer, and Stella; Great-Grindy of Sophia, Pippa, and Otis. Special thanks to the staff of the Parkside Ground Medical Ward at Christchurch Hospital for their care and attention. Messages may be addressed to The Family of the late Murray Johnston, c/- PO Box 39001, Christchurch 8545. In lieu of flowers, donations to St John Ambulance would be appreciated and may be made online at

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HAYWOOD, Alix Marion

Passed away on 11th November 2022, aged 95. Loving wife of the late Ian Haywood, mother and mother-in-law of Ken & Rebecca (Piopio), Ruth (dec), and Graham (Auckland). Loving grandmother of Mark, Ursula, and Fraser, and Great-grandmother to Florence & Jessie. A Celebration of Alix’s life will be held at Alexandra House Chapel, 570 Alexandra St, Te Awamutu, on Tuesday, 22nd November at 11.00am, followed by private cremation. A request from Alix - please wear bright colours. All communications to the Haywood family, PO Box 137, Te Awamutu 3840.
Te Awamutu Funeral Services, FDANZ.

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McINTEER, June Leonie (nee Burston)

The McInteer family wishes to share the passing of June, known affectionately as Nana to many. Wife of the late Ron and loved mother of Kathryn, Marie, Carol, Graeme & Kevin. June passed away on 13 November 2022, aged 91. Her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren will be remembering June in a private service as per her wishes. Messages for June’s family may be placed in June’s tribute book at www.tributes.co.nz... or posted C/-PO Box 44-176, Lower Hutt. If you would like to visit with June and pay your respects, please contact Harbour City Funeral Home in Lower Hutt.

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JONES, Barbara Lillian (née Richards)

Died peacefully at home on 16 November 2022. Devoted wife of the late Ian. Beloved mother of Genevieve, Rosemary & John, Bernadette & Tristram, Richard & Karen, Christopher & Wendy, Veronica & Gerrard, Paul & Vicky, Stephen & Melanie & Myra. Adored nana to 22 grandchildren & 27 great-grandchildren. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Mary Potter Hospice are appreciated. Service to be held at St Mary of the Angels, 17 Boulcott Street, Wellington on Saturday 19 November 2022 at 11.00am, thereafter interment at the Makara Natural Cemetery. There will be a Rosary held at 7.00pm on Friday 18 November, also at St Mary of the Angels.
He aha te mea nui o te ao

He tangata, he tangata,
he tangata

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CHARD, Dennis Raymond (Chardy)

It is with sadness that we announce that Dennis has passed away on 16 November 2022 peacefully at home surrounded by his family. Dearly loved by Robyn, Campbell, Jackie, Jeremy, Mathew, their spouses and families. The service to celebrate Dennis’s life will be at the Opunake Golf Cub on Tuesday 22 November 2022, at 1.00pm. In lieu of flowers please consider a donation to Hospice Taranaki.

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STEWART, Murray Douglas

Passed away suddenly on 12th November 2022 while doing what he loved, working the land. A private cremation and gathering has been held. Murray will be greatly missed by his wife Sharyn, all his family, friends, and the Exelby Rd Coffee Group.
At last the Gt Man can
put his feet up.

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