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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HOLLAND, Barbara Ann

Of Feilding. Passed away peacefully at home on November 8, 2022. Dearly loved wife of the late Larry, much loved mother and mother-in-law of Craig and Heather, Fiona and Barry, Debra, Brenda and Jim, and Quinton and Melissa, cherished Nana of Karl, Tui, Chaz, Aidan, Sharnee, Maikara, Shania, Juan, Cybelle and India, great-Nana of Shaniquia, Jethro, Elliott, Shane, and Bowie. A service for Barbara will be held at William Cotton & Sons Funeral Chapel, 29 Beattie Street, Feilding, tomorrow, Friday, November 11, 2022 at 11.00am, followed by a private cremation. For those unable to attend, Barbara’s service will be livestreamed on her tribute page at www.williamcotton.co.nz...

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CARENZA, Francesco

25.01.1947 — 6.11.2022
After a sudden short illness he past away with loved ones by his side. A much loved son, brother, cousin, uncle, father-in-law and friend. A dearly loved father of Concetta and Renato. Also an adored Grandfather of Rocco and Enzo!
Riposare in Pace
For funeral details please contact Concetta on cgcarenza@icloud.com In lieu of flowers (because he LOVED animals) please donate to; New Zealand Chihuahua Rescue or Kitty Kingdom. Thank you.

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PRENDERGAST, Tracey Maree

25.12.1966 — 08.11.2022
Dearly loved and cherished Mum of Riley and Cooper. Much loved daughter of Trish and Mike. Adored sister of Nikki and Tania, and best friend of Cliff. Loved daughter-in-law of Ann and Cliff (dec) Snr. Sister-in-law and friend of Marianne, Craig and Denise. Aunty of Stacey and Nathan, Shanan (dec) Sharne, Troy, Oliver, Tessa and Jack. Great-Aunty of Ryder, Quinn, Lydia, Savannah, and Piper. Treasured by her many friends. A service to celebrate Tracey’s life will be held in the Avenal Park Chapel, 75 Fox Street, on Saturday, November 12, at 11.00am. In lieu of flowers, donations to Hospice Southland would be appreciated and may be left at the service. If you wish to view the service via livestream please go to the Avenal Park website obituaries page and click on the link on Tracey’s page. Messages to Prendergast Family, PO Box 1345, Invercargill 9840. Tracey will be resting at 86 Avon Road, Invercargill, on Thursday until Friday morning.

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TIMPANY, Thomas Martin

At Christchurch Hospital on Thursday, November 3, 2022. Deeply loved youngest son of John Timpany and Kaye Patterson. The love of Tom’s life, Michelle Yates. Deeply loved brother of Amber, Blair, and Ashleigh. Cherished youngest Grandson of Monica* and Kevin*. Loved nephew of Anne and Danny Young, Mary McCloud, Bernie and Paul* Ashley, Chrissy Carrol, Rosie* and Peter Carson, Martin Timpany and Lea Cockburn, and their families. Respected friend of everyone who knew him.
(*denotes deceased)

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CORNELIUS, Beverley Thelma

Passed away peacefully at the Hospice Sth Canterbury, on Wednesday, November 9, 2022 surrounded by love. A loved and cherished wife of Doug (dec), and a devoted mother and mother-in-law of Warren and Debbie, Judith and Mark, and Kay and Greg. A cheerful, lively and much loved nana of Trent, and Blake; Brooke, and Taine, and a special mother to her fur baby Basil. Messages to 50 Denmark Street, Temuka 7920. A Memorial Service to celebrate Bev’s wonderful life will be held at the Temuka Bowling Club (Temuka Domain), 36 Domain Ave, on Monday, November 14, at 11.00am.

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BARDSLEY, William James (Jim)

Died uneventfully in his sleep at Summerset Down the Lane on 7th November 2022. Aged 93. Gone to join his much loved wife and companion, Shirley. Loved Dad of Janet & Norris, Pam & Gary, Sue & Ivan, Margaret & Jason (dec). Loved Grandad of 14 and their wives & husbands, and Great-Grandad of 21. The funeral service will be held at Te Uku Surfside Church, 3414 SH23, Te Uku, at 1.30pm, on Monday 14th November. All communications to the Bardsley Family, c/- PO Box 276, Hamilton 3240.

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SMILLIE, Elizabeth Jean(formerly Hicks, nee Anderson)

Passed away on Tuesday 8th November 2022, aged 87 years. Dearly loved wife of Nigel. Loved mother and mother-in-law of Janet and Ross, Kevin and Wendy, Stephen and Fiona, and Stuart. Special Nana-Liz to her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Sincere thanks to Annie Brydon for their care of Elizabeth over the last 3 years. A service to celebrate Elizabeth’s life will be held at Belmont, 357 South Road, Hawera, at 1.00pm on Saturday 12th November 2022. For those unable to attend, a livestream will be available on Elizabeth’s tribute page www.hardingsfunerals.co.nz...

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BIDES, Leticia

Passed away peacefully on 8th November 2022, with her loving family at her side, aged 88 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Rudolfo. Much loved mother of Leslie, Louella, Dorothy, Russell, and Lynn Barbara (deceased), and mother-in-law of Rob, Al, Spencer and Myla. Cherished Lola to her 11 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren. Requiem Mass will be celebrated at the Cathedral of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Grey Street, Hamilton East, on Saturday 12th November at 10.30am. In lieu of flowers, donations to https

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PERE, Geoffrey Halbert (aka Geoff or Butch)

On Tuesday, November 8, 2022, at Aldwins House, surrounded by his loving family, aged 84 years. Dearly loved father and father-in-law of Reihana; Janine and Chris Bayley; Verne and Eva (Perth); James and Yuka (Tokyo); Joshua and Rhys (Newcastle, NSW); and Shea. Loved grandfather of Kahu, Aroha, Jai, Ashen, and LeBron; Oliver, and Sierra; Janelle, Amelie, Carl; and Koryn. Special thanks to the team at Aldwins House for their wonderful care of Geoff. Messages to the Pere family, c/- PO Box 10345, Christchurch 8145. A celebration of Geoff’s life will be held in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 23-31 Mackenzie Avenue, Woolston, on Saturday, November 12, 2022, at 1.00pm. Private family interment thereafter.

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MUIR, Gerard

Beloved Uncle Gerard, we will miss you dearly. Thanks for all the great memories, from your nieces and nephews. Be good kid - Alexis & Nick; Nick & Zoey; Dana & Richard; Leia & James; Jake; Ethan & Sam; Jacinta & Josh; Nadia & Matthew; Madi; and your great nieces and nephews.

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RATCLIFFE, Paul Leslie (Ratty)

On 8 November 2022 at Waikato Hospital. Loving husband of Colleen, Dad to Nikki, Carla, Shaun, Adam, Jacob and Tash. Poppa to 12 and great-grandfather of 5.
Heaven has gained another workhorse.
Service to be held at 3.00pm on Saturday 12 November at White Rose Chapel, 75 Cook St, Hamilton East.

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LOMAS, Laima Taima

29.02.1948 – 9.11.2022
Dearly loved wife, mother and grandmother. Passed away peacefully at Waikato Hospital, aged 74 years old. She is currently laying at home in Waitetuna. Her funeral service will be held on Friday, at 1.00pm, at 108 Waitetuna Valley Road, RD 1, Raglan, followed by private cremation. All communications to

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BUIS, Willy

On November 1, 2022, passed away peacefully at Nurse Maude Hospital, aged 87 years. Loving wife of Jacob, much loved mother and mother-in-law of Abraham and Rosemary, and Robert, loved Oma of Leila and Mike, Gabrielle and Jamie, and Kees, loved great Oma of Amera, and Yasmin; Chara, James, and Thomas. A special thanks to Dr Hamilton for his wonderful care of Willy. Messages may be addressed to The Family of the late Willy Buis c/- PO Box 39127, Christchurch 8545. A private service has been held.

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McEVOY, Murray William

On Thursday, November 3, 2022 at Annaliese Haven Rest Home and Hospital, in his 88th year. Loving husband of Jennifer, much loved father and father-in-law of Peter and Rachel, Greg and Andrea, Jeoff and Belinda, much loved and devoted grandfather of Olivia, Emily, and Katelyn; Harrison, and Grace; Courtney, Chantelle, Lachlan, Montana and Mikayla, loved brother of Paula (deceased), Ross and Judith (deceased). Special thanks to Amberley Rest Home and Annaliese Haven Rest Home for their care over the last four years. Messages may be addressed to The Family of the late Murray McEvoy c/- PO Box 39127, Christchurch 8545. In lieu of flowers donations to St John would be appreciated and may be made online at

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CORNISH, Anne Frances

Died at Nelson Hospital on November 4, 2022, aged 69 years, following a long battle, now finally at rest. Much loved mother to the late Kimberley, and Georgie. A loved friend of Tom (Jock) Stewart. Loved Nanny Annie to Stella, Holly and Reuben. A loved sister of Brian, Stephen, Jill and Clare. Messages to 23 Motueka Street, Nelson 7010. According to Anne’s wishes, a private cremation service has been held.

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