Death Notices

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EDEN, Frances

On October 30, 2022, peacefully at Springlands Lifestyle Village. Dearly loved wife of Paul and a loved step-mother to Justine, Penny and families. A special Aunt to her nieces and nephews. Messages to c/- PO Box 9, Blenheim 7240 or www.cloudybayfunerals.co.nz... Special thanks to Springlands Lifestyle Village for their care of Frances. A private cremation has been held with a Memorial Service to be held at a date to be advised.

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SIMMONDS, Glenys Annette Elizabeth

Glenys died on 31 October 2022, aged 81. Thankfully
her last weeks were made comfortable because of the loving care shown to her at Ropata Care Lodge. Glenys was the loved sister of Lorna Chisnall, Charles Simmonds and their families. Glenys was an artistic cartographer with Lands and Survey for 47 years. In recognition of her exceptional work on charting and mapping Antartica, a mountain there; Mount Simmonds was named after her. Glenys was a life member of Manor Park Golf Club and will be missed by her many friends from there. As per Glenys’s wishes a private farewell has been held and a celebration of Glenys’s life will be held at a later date.

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MELLON-SORENSEN, Jonathan

Passed away suddenly at his home in Wellington, on Thursday, October 27, 2022, aged 29 years. A musician just getting into his dream job. Much loved son of Lone and the late Tony, much loved brother of Frederik. Special thanks to Ian from St Mary’s Church in Karori, also to the band members from Villians Never Die, and Without The Beatles. All messages of support have been greatly appreciated. Messages may be sent to the Sorensen Family, 141 Long Valley Road, Okaramia, Havelock 7178. In lieu of flowers, a donation to Christian Blind Mission (NZ) would be appreciated and may be made at the service or to ANZ a/c 01 0154 0234 678 00 (Ref. SORENSEN) A funeral service for Jonathan will be held at the Renwick Anglican Church, High Street, Renwick, at 2.00pm on Friday, November 4, followed by interment at the Fairhall Cemetery. The service will be livestreamed and may be viewed at https

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MONASTRA, Philip Vincent

Peacefully at Waipuna Hospice, Tauranga, on October 31st 2022, aged 72. Dearly loved husband of Jacqui. Treasured father of Wayne and Brent and father-in-law of Anna. Cherished Grandfather of Rebekah, Mark and Jaymerson. A Requiem Mass for Philip will be celebrated at St Mary Immaculate Church, Cnr Elizabeth St and Cameron Rd, Tauranga, on Friday 4th November at 2.00pm, followed by afternoon tea. In lieu of flowers, donations to Waipuna Hospice would be appreciated. Correspondence to the Monastra Family, C/- PO Box 650, Tauranga 3144.

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ARAMOANA, Roy

Passed away peacefully on Monday, October 31, 2022, aged 76 years. Dearly loved Husband of Elmaadi. Much loved Father to Vienna and Papa to all of his Mokopuna. A service for Roy will be held at Horouta Marae, 5 Whitford Brown Avenue, Porirua, 11.00am, Thursday 3rd November 2022. All messages to the Aramoana family, C/- 547 Queen St East, Levin.

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TUWHANGAI, Nick

31 May 1937 —
31 October 2022
Loved husband to Linda. Loved father, friend and confidant of Maxine and Tom, Tere, David, Jimmy and Ellen, Rachel and Malesala, Niki and Sonia. Proud grandfather and great-grandfather. Funeral to be held at Mokai Kainga Marae, Aotea Road, Kawhia, on Friday 4th November at 11.00am.

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WARDELL, Graham Henry

Of Omarama. Passed away peacefully at Terrace View Rest Home, Ashburton, on Sunday, October 30, 2022, aged 92 years. Dearly loved husband of the late Rosemary. Dearly loved father, father-in-law, grandfather and great-grandfather of Trish and John Pedofsky, Hannah, Bridgette, Matthew; Juliet Wardell, Robert and Abby Dickie, Liam, and Reid, and Andrew; Liz and John McMecking, Jane, and Hamish; Debbie and Ian McCaw, Juliette, Pippa, and Tim; Mary and Bob Fulton, Emily, John, Ngaio, and Duncan, Henry and Becky Wardell, Thomas and Erica Wardell, and Amelia. Messages to the Wardell family, 85 Pages Road, Ashburton. A service for Graham will be held at the Omarama Community Centre, Omarama, on Friday, November 4, 2022 at 2.00pm.

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TIKAO, Florence Edith June

E t ttou nei taonga kua hinga, e te mreikura, takoto mai i t moenga roa.
He pnui mate tnei mai i te whnau Tikao and Subritzky. Kua hinga he ttara nui i te wao nui Tne. Kua pohara te iwi o Ng Puhi. Kua rere atu a Florence Edith June Tikao ki ng whnau ki tua o te arai. Takoto mai e kui, e te whaea, e Nanny, i te takotoranga o ng mtua tpuna, moe mai r. Tn koutou katoa, We are deeply saddened to share with you the passing of our taonga, Florence Edith June Tikao (nee Subritzky). Aged 86 years, Florence passed away on October 30, 2022, surrounded by her whnau
at Christchurch Hospital. Daughter to Rauna Subritzky and Huhana (Susie) Hoera Marupo. Sister to Marsh, William, Arthur, Thomas, Kate, Henrietta, Charlie, Rodney, Jane, Robert, Maria and David. Dearly loved mother to Rima (deceased), Roy, Tania, Lisa, Tina and Matthew. Much loved nanny by her many mokopuna Aunty and friend to many, many more. Nan will be at 25 Little Gem Road, Wigram, for those who would like to come and spend time with her. A service will be held at 1.00pm, Thursday, November 3, 2022, at Linwood Crematorium
and is open to all those who would like to come and say their final goodbyes. We are overwhelmed by the aroha shown for our mum and nanny and it is incredibly heartwarming, we thank you all for your manaaki and awhi while we grieve. Please contact Roy Tikao as our whnau point of contact in
the interim by Facebook messenger or 021 358 698.
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CRAGGS, David Peter

Passed away suddenly on Thursday, October 27 , 2022, aged 61. Dearly loved husband of Moira and much loved Dad of Tyger. Much loved brother to Grahame, Paul and Heather. A celebration of his life will be held at Saint Purewa Cemetery 100/102 St Johns Road, Meadowbank, Auckland on Friday 4th November at 2.00pm. Any enquiries please contact Davis Funeralhomes.

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CLIFFORD, Ivy "Jean" (nee Donnithorne)

Peacefully on October 28, 2022, at Nelson Tasman Hospice surrounded by family after a long and courageous battle, aged 83 years. Beloved wife of Gary. Cherished mother of Lucelle, Paul and Chrissy. Dearly loved sister of Lester, and Rosalie, and the extended family. Family and close friends are warmly invited to celebrate Jean’s life on Friday, November 4, 2022, 3.00pm at Hope Garden of Remembrance Crematorium, 95 Clover Road East, Hope. In lieu of flowers donations to Nelson Tasman Hospice are appreciated and can be made at the service. Messages to the Clifford Family, c/- 41 Nile Street, Nelson.

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PRICE, David John

Unexpectedly last week, aged 69 years. Dearly loved father of William, son of Kenneth and Beatrice, and much loved brother of Helen Ponder (Australia). A deeply respected friend and former husband of Suzanne. Messages may be addressed to The Family of the late David Price, c/- PO Box 39001, Christchurch 8545. A Service to celebrate David’s life will be held in our Westpark Chapel, 467 Wairakei Road, Burnside, on Wednesday, November 9, at 2.00pm.

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BALLANTINE, Pamela Jocelyn (nee Guy)

Suddenly at home, aged 74 years. Dearly loved wife of Roger Ballantine. Loved and valued mother and mother-in-law of Philippa, Tee, Andrew and Emily. Loved Grandmother of Serena Thomas. Loved daughter of Dorothy Guy (nee Bennetts). In lieu of flowers, donations to the Salvation Army Wellington
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PAWSON, BarbaraAnn(formerly Anstis, nee Lowe)

On 31st October 2022, in her 90th year. Dearly loved wife of the late Selwyn and the late Ray. Beloved mother and mother-in-law of Brent and Debbie, Scott and Louise, Fay and Shane. Loved nana of Danielle and Kelsey, Alexandria and William, Hayley and Jonty. Messages to the family may be posted to c/- PO Box 2055, Masterton 5842. Donations, in lieu of flowers, would be appreciated to the Cancer Society NZ at cancer.org.nz - Wairarapa. A service to celebrate Barbara’s life will be held at Rosewood, 415 Queen Street, Masterton, on Friday 4th November at 2.00pm, followed by private cremation.

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SKINNER, Cyril Leslie

On October 31, 2022, peacefully, at Christchurch Hospital, aged 93 years. Much loved son of the late Muriel and Charles Skinner. Loved brother of Doris (deceased), Mildred (deceased), Raymond (deceased), and Alf, and loved uncle to his nieces and nephews. Messages to the family of the late Cyril Skinner, c/- PO Box 26112, Christchurch 8148. A service to celebrate the life of Cyril, will be held in the Harewood Crematorium Chapel, Wilkinsons Road, via Gardiners Road, on Friday, November 4 at 11.30am.

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LUCAS, Gary James

4 March 1950 —
30 October 2022
Dearly loved husband of Angela. Loved father and step-father of all his children. Loved Grandfather/Popa/ Great-grandfather of all his grandkids. A service for Gary will be held at the Beauchamp Chapel, 167 John F Kennedy Drive, Palmerston North on Friday 4 November 2022 at 2.30pm. Followed by interment at Kelvin Grove Cemetery, James Line, Palmerston North.
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