Death Notices

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Recent Notices in New Zealand

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GREGG, Julie Ray (nee Lawrence)

12.10.1938 — 02.11.2022
Passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family, aged 84 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Bruce Gregg. Loved mother and mother-in-law of Sandra and Wayne Hood, Lee and Chris Johnson, Colin and Katey Gregg. Adored Nanna Julie to her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Messages may be addressed to The Family of the late Julie Gregg, c/- PO Box 39001, Christchurch 8545. A private family service has been held.

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DEWE, June Christina(nee Elderton)

Passed away peacefully at Lister Home, Waimate, surrounded by her loving family, on Thursday, October 27, 2022. Dearly loved wife of the late Eddie. A much loved mother and mother-in-law of Elaine and Eric Stowell, Kaye and Les O’Donnell, Stephen and Belinda Dewe, Vicki and Brian Stonestreet, and Pauline and Lindsay Pinnell. A much loved Nan to her 15 grandchildren, 17 great-grandchildren and 1 great-great-grandchild. In accordance with June’s wishes, a private service has been held. Messages to

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VENIS, Ken

Passed away October 30, 2022 in Russell, Bay of Islands. Formerly from New Brighton, Christchurch. A gathering to share the love and farewell Ken will be held Saturday November 12, 2.00pm, at Rawhiti Golf Club, 100 Shaw Avenue, New Brighton.

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CHINNERY, Colin Francis

On November 1, 2022, at Christchurch, loved son of the late Alf and Eileen (Woodend), loved brother of Brian, Nancy, Pauline and Phillip. Aged 78 years. Private Cremation has been held.

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DEWE, June Christina

Passed away quietly on Thursday, October 27, 2022, with her five children by her side. Loved sister and sister-in-law of Maureen and Kelly. Loved auntie, great-auntie and great-great-auntie. Much loved sister of Alan, Daphne (dec) Maureen, Barbara, Ronald (dec), and Janice. Loved sister-in-law. Thank you to June’s family for calling me in to spend the last few hours of June’s life with her, it was wonderful to be by her side. A big thank you to the staff at Lister Home for looking after June.

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PYOTT, Darryl William

Passed away suddenly at home 1.11.22. Much loved partner of Margaret. In accordance to Darryl’s wishes a Family farewell has been held.

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McCABE, Maureen Catherine (nee Doherty)

Peacefully on Tuesday 1st November 2022, at Bupa St Andrews Care Home; aged 90 years. Loved Wife of the late Melvan (Mick), loved Mother of the late Anne, Mother and mother-in-law of Mark and Sian and much loved Nana of Isla, Callum and Finn.
Gone but forever holding a special place in our hearts.
A requiem mass will be held to celebrate Maureen’s life at St Joseph’s Catholic Church, 88 Clarkin Road, Fairfield, Hamilton, on Monday 7 November at 10.00am. Heartfelt thanks to the staff at Bupa St Andrews for the care of our precious Mother and Nana. All communications to the McCabe family C/- PO Box 5523, Frankton, Hamilton 3242.

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DAGARIN, James Stephen (Jim)

Died suddenly at his home on Monday 31st October 2022 at Parkwood, Waikanae, with his beloved wife Margaret of 57 years by his side. Loved, treasured and already missed by many, including Margaret, sons Stephen and Paul, grandchildren Isobel, Joseph, Luka, Billy and Tatijana, and daughters-in-law Rebecca and Bec, brother Bernie, and all whnau in the US, Slovenia, and no doubt, Sky Sports’ bottom line. An informal memorial service for Jim will be held at Lloyd Parker Plateau Centre, Pukeko Street, Parkwood Retirement Village, Waikanae, on Monday, 7th November from 3.00pm. Jim has no need for flowers but was a supporter of Wellington Free Ambulance and donations would be appreciated.
Love you Perps!

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DONALDSON, Ernest Murray (Murray)

Passed away on Monday, October 31, 2022. Aged 81. Dearly loved father and father-in-law of Katie and Paul Chapman. Loved grandad of Alex, Jesse, and Sophie. Much loved brother and brother-in-law of Denise and Mike Pelvin and the late Viv. Loved uncle to all his nieces and nephews. Messages for Murray’s family may be posted to the Donaldson Family, c/-186 Talbot Street, Geraldine 7930. At Murray’s request a private service has been held.

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DIVRA, Ursula Berta Annemarie (nee Herbel)

(formerly from Germany), passed away peacefully at Rosecourt Rest Home on Tuesday, November 1, 2022, aged 92 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Jazeps. Cherished aunty, and dear friend to many. A special thanks to the kind staff at Rosecourt.
R.I.P.
The ones we love don’t go away, they stay beside us every day
Messages to the family of Ursula Divra, c/- 19 London Street, Christchurch 8013 The funeral service for Ursula will be held in The John Rhind Chapel, entry from London and Whitmore Streets, on Monday, November 7, commencing at 10.00am.

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GALLETTA, Diana Maria

Passed away peacefully in the early hours of October 31, 2022 at Resthaven on Burns, Cambridge. Beloved daughter of the late Maria, and sister of the late Bartolo. Cherished Aunty of Paul and Anna. A service to commemorate Diana’s life will be held at St Peter’s Catholic Church, Anzac Street, Cambridge, on Monday, November 7 at 11.00am, followed by interment at Hautapu Cemetery.

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RIVETT, Jeremy John

On October 27, 2022, during his 65th lap around the sun, Jerry passed away whilst surrounded by his family and the staff at Anthony Wilding. Dearly loved husband of Julie; supremely cool father of Maria, Tom, and Matt; grandest grandfather of Patrick. Jerry was laid to rest in a private service on November 2. We offer our heartfelt thanks for the loving care provided by the wonderful staff at Anthony Wilding during Jerry’s stay. The end.

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TEECE, Sonia

05.08.1932 — 27.10.2022
Aged 90, died peacefully at Hutt Hospital on 27th October 2022. Dearly beloved wife of Robert (Bob) now passed. Much loved mum and mother-in-law of Sandra & Dave, Kevin & Julie. Adored nana of Joshua, and godmother of Fiona. Special thanks to her caregiver and friend Jacinta, and the Hutt Hospital, Community and Ambulance staff for their care and support. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Wellington Free Ambulance would be appreciated. A private service has been held.

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LEDINGHAM, Roger William

Died at home on All Souls’ Day, Wednesday, November 2, 2022. Husband of Susan (née Holland) for almost fifty years, son of Nora and Morris, brother of Janet, Frank and Peter. Special thanks for the excellent care and services from the staff and volunteers at the Nelson Tasman Hospice, oncologist Dr Anna Wojtacha, and all the medical personnel who have supported us. Donations to the Nelson Tasman Hospice are encouraged but flowers are respectfully declined. A private cremation service has already been held and a memorial occasion is planned for early in 2023.

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van der Oord, Klaas

On Tuesday 19th July 2022. Dearly loved husband of Juliet for 35 years. Much loved father and father-in-law of Karsten and Lisa, Saskia and Tom, Maartje, and Klaas jnr. Loved Opa of Billy and Max. A special friend to the late Atie. A memorial service will be held in memory of Klaas in the family’s much loved garden on Saturday 12th November 2022 at 2.00pm. Please bring sun hats and rain umbrellas. Also wear suitable footwear for walking from the paddock to the lawn. The service will be live streamed at www.tararuafunerals.co.nz...

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