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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McGEE, Malcolm Philip

Passed away on Tuesday, November 8, 2022, at Nurse Maude Hospice. Dearly loved partner of Kaylene, and brother of Annette. Loved father of Kerry, Shane and Alesha. A proud grandad to all his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. The family want to thank the staff and doctors at Nurse Maude Hospice, Merivale, for the care given to Malcolm. In lieu of flowers donations to Nurse Maude Hospice would be appreciated and may be made online at https

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RILEY, Jaala Michelle

Peacefully on November 8, 2022. Dearly loved partner of Nick. Much loved daughter of Peter and the late Dianne; sister of Russell and Steven; and family member of the Mitchell and Riley whnau.
“She was our guiding light”
In lieu of flowers, donations to Nurse Maude and may be made online at bit.ly... Messages may be addressed to ‘The Riley Family’, C/- 19 London Street, Richmond, Christchurch 8013. At Jaala’s request, a private service to be held. A celebration of Jaala’s life will be held in Nelson at a later date.

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McKINNON, Eileen Mary

Passed away on Wednesday, 9th of November 2022. Aged 95 Years. Dearly loved wife of the late Ron McKinnon. Loved mother and mother-in-law of Ross and Christine, and Rhett and Colene. Loved grandmother of Brooke and Devon. The service for Eileen will be held at St Josephs Catholic Church, 88 Clarkin Road, Hamilton, on Wednesday, 16th of November, at 11.00am. All correspondence for the McKinnon family, c/- PO Box 276, Hamilton 3240.

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STRATFORD, Kevin James

On Monday, November 7, 2022, in his 76th year, after a long illness, finally at peace. Loved son of Hector* and Ethel*, loved brother of Murray and June, Stewart and Jean, Trevor* and Ann, Ian and Prue, Colleen, Margaret and Ian, Dianne and Keith, Barry and Marie. Much loved father and father-in-law of Roger and Penny and Maree. Loved grandfather of Philippa, Rebecca, and Kaylee. Kevin was a much loved brother-in-law of the Shaw family. As per Kevin’s wishes, a private funeral has been held. Messages may be sent to
447 Mabel-Woodstock Road, Mabel Bush 9872, or on Kevin’s tribute page at www.distinctfunerals.co.nz...
(* denotes deceased)

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CORNELIUS, Beverley Thelma (nee Stokes)

Loved sister of Marian and the late David Pitcaithly (Timaru). Loved aunty of Robyn and Peter Hassan, (Geraldine); Wayne and Jenny; Rebekah and Kate Pitcaithly (Dunedin).
Sadly missed.

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SOUTH, Jacqueline Estelle (Jackie)

On November 7, 2022, passed away peacefully at Lady Wigram Retirement Village, aged 77 years. Dearly loved wife and best friend of Jeff for 54 years, loved mum and mother-in-law of Chris (deceased), and Mark and Nicola, adored nana of Isabella, and Sophia. Loved sister and sister-in-law of Rol (deceased) and Irene, Gene and Frances, Paul and Lynda, Mary Stewart, Jeff, and Brett and Sandra. Loved sister in-law of Bryan and Audrey, and the late Janice and Jeffery. Much loved aunty of all her nieces and nephews. Sincere thanks to the staff of Ward 23, Christchurch Hospital, and of Lady Wigram Retirement Village for their compassionate care of Jackie. Messages may be addressed to The Family of the late Jackie South, c/- PO Box 39001, Christchurch 8545. In accordance with Jackie’s wishes, a private cremation will be held.

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STEVENSON, Craig Peter

25 June 1973 —
8 November 2022
It is with regret that we inform you that Craig passed away at home in the arms of his devoted partner Jacky and dad at his side, following a long battle lost. Craig was a much-loved son Bob and Marie. Loved brother and brother-in-law of Michael and Cathie, Vicky and Tony and Kay. Craig was a loved uncle of Scott and Laura, Amy and Aidan, Leah, Glen, Aidan and Sarah and Erin, and had 5 great-nieces and nephews. Craig was considered family to Jess, Chris, Alex, Shane, Travis Amy and Ayla, and Jacky’s family of origin. A private service will be held for Craig in Tauranga and a memorial service will take place in Nelson at a date to be confirmed. A big thank you to Brenda and Leeane and all the hospice team in Nelson who supported Craig and Jacky in his final days. Donations to hospice in lieu of flowers would be appreciated.

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MEAGHER, Bridie Teresa

On Wednesday, November 9, 2022, peacefully, aged 94 years. Dearly loved daughter, sister, godmother, aunt, and friend to many. A special thanks to the staff at WesleyCare for their kindness and support over the past 12 months. Messages may be addressed to The Family of the late Bridie Meagher, c/- PO Box 39001, Christchurch 8545. A Funeral Service in celebration of Bridie’s life will be held in Christ the King Catholic Church, 90 Greers Road, Burnside, on Thursday, November 17, at 10.00am, followed by interment at Rakaia Cemetery, Baker Road, at 2.00pm.

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BALLANTYNE, Johnathan Gibson (John)

On November 8, 2022, passed away in his sleep, with his family by his side, aged 81 years. Dearly loved husband of the late Glenys. Much loved father and father-in-law of Trevor and Sylvia, Russell, Vanessa, and Colin, and a loved grandfather and great-grandfather of all his grandchildren. Messages to the Ballantyne family, PO Box 472, Ashburton 7740. At John’s request, a private cremation has been held.

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NEILL, Brenda Helen (nee Watt)

On 9th November 2022 in her 93rd year. Dearly loved wife of Colin (dec), sister to Alan (dec), and daughter to the late Jack & Elsie. Much loved mother of Richard and Kate, mother-in-law to Kim, and Nana to Lauren & Tessa. Beloved cousin, WSM, aunty and friend to many. In lieu of flowers a donation to the Wellington Free Ambulance (https

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KNUBLEY, Miles Michael

On Tuesday, November 8, 2022, passed peacefully at Margaret Wilson Rest Home, Timaru; aged 88 years. Dearly loved and treasured husband of the late Felicity. Cherished father of Christopher and Peter, and respected father-in-law of Ruth. Adored grandfather of Philip. A funeral service to celebrate the life of Miles will be held at St Alban’s Anglican Church, 20 Harris Street, Pleasant Point, on Wednesday, November 16, 2022 at 11.00am, followed by interment at the Albury Cemetery. Messages to

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BESWETHERICK, Roger Stanley Hellyar

On 10 November 2022, passed away peacefully at Awatere Rest Home, Hamilton. Dearly loved husband of Shirley for 63 years. Dearly loved Dad and father-in-law of Diana Beswetherick and Peter Stipkovits, Rowena and the late Ken Monk, and Annie Beswetherick (UK). Adored Grandad of Tash, Michael, and Jared, Great-Grandad of Raphael, Poppy, Nathan, and Mia. A service for Roger will be held at the Holy Trinity Anglican Church, 87 Forest Lake Road, Forest Lake, Hamilton, on Monday 14 November 2022 at 1.00pm. The service is followed by light refreshments in the hall adjoining the church. All communications to the Beswetherick family, C/- PO Box 5523, Frankton, Hamilton 3242.

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JARVIS, John Barry

On November 3, 2022. Dearly loved cousin of Lenore and Greg Miller, Deanne Carnie (Melbourne), and the late Tony and Rena McCullough (Canada), and their families.
"Will be sadly missed
so much by us all"

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BRODERSON, Wade

17.10.1967 — 10.11.2022
Passed away peacefully at home after a long illness. Much loved son of Marie and the late Ron Broderson. Much loved brother of Karen Broderson, and uncle to Heath and Rowen. Much loved brother of Scott and Marion Broderson, and uncle to Briar and Joel. Much loved brother of Mitchell Broderson, and uncle to Drew, Beau and Sylvia. Much loved brother of Jacqui and Murray Fraser, and uncle to Jessie and Abbey. Wade will always be remembered for being such a kind and caring soul. Thanks to Nelson Tasman Hospice for your amazing care in his final weeks. Thanks to all the individuals who have supported the family at such a difficult time.

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TROWERN, Reginald Gregory

Peacefully, on 7 November 2022, aged 85 years. Treasured husband for 64 years of Kathleen; loved father of Greg and Leisa, Murray and Robyn, Thomas and Erina; loved grandad of Sean, Ryan and Michael, Jakob, Kimberley and Liam, and Braden. In accordance with Reg’s wishes, a private family service has been held.

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