Death Notices

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Recent Notices in New Zealand

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MILES, Keith William

Aged 65 years. Passed away 26th October 2022. Loved father and best friend of James and Kendall. Friend of Robyn. A service for Keith will be held at Seddon Park Funeral Home Chapel, corner Seddon Road & Somerset Street, Hamilton, on Monday 31st October 2022 at 1.30pm. All communications to the Miles family, C/- PO Box 5523, Frankton, Hamilton 3242.

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COOPER, Avis Joyce

Formerly of Rongomai, on Thursday 20th October, 2022 peacefully at Julia Wallace, Palmerston North, aged 83 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Max for 63 years. Much loved Mum to Craig (deceased) and Alix; Eliot and Mary; Royden and Kate; and Cheryl and Shane. Treasured Grandma to Matthew and Lauren; Sam, Lucy, Emily and Max; Alesha, Jess, and Liam; and Michelle, Daniel, and Tara. Loving great-Grandma to Ruby, and Ollie; and Olivia. Messages to Cooper family, c/- PO Box 23, Pahiatua. Our grateful thanks to the staff of Julia Wallace for their love and care of Avis. A private service for Avis has been held in Eketahuna.
Monarch Funeral Home Ltd
Pahiatua (06) 3766662

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LOVEJOY, John Andrew Reginald

John passed away on Monday the 24th of October 2022, aged 88. Loved husband to both Ruth (dec) and Joan (dec). Much loved dad and father-in-law to Wayne and Helen (Napier), Paul and Toni (Ohope), Jenny and Neil Wilby (Christchurch). Proud Grandad of Scott and Celina, Sam and Annie, and Great Grandad to Hudson and Frankie. Brother of Arnold, George, Beryl (dec), Jim and Peter. We as a family thank his many friends for their love, care and kindness. As John wished, a private family farewell has been held.
Gateway Funeral Services Kawerau

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PAYNE, Russell Grey

Passed away after a long illness on Thursday, October 27, 2022. Dearly loved husband of Lorraine, much loved father of Jackson and Harrison, father-in-law of Tammie and grand father of Poppy. Loved brother and brother-in-law of Lynette and Brian Burrough, Kelvin and Janet Payne, David Payne, Doreen and Ian McFarland and Gloria Eves. A much loved uncle of all his nieces and nephews. A special thanks to the staff at Admatha Lodge, their wonderful care made Russell’s last years the best they could be. There will be no funeral service for Russell. The family will hold a private farewell to say goodbye to this wonderful man. To those that have supported the family through this journey, we thank you.

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MEMORY, Arnold

It is with much sadness that we announce that Arnold after a courageous struggle died peacefully on October 7, 2022, at Aldwins House; aged 96 years. Loved husband of the late Jo, loved father of Les and Alison, loved father-in-law
of Margi and loved grandfather of Luke and Andrew. A special thanks to the kind and caring staff of Aldwins House. A private funeral service has been held. There will be a memorial gathering and afternoon tea for Arnold at the Woolston Club, Calloway Lounge, on Wednesday, November 9, at 2.00pm.

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FREEMAN, Patricia Dawn (formerlyMcLean)

On October 25, peacefully surrounded by her family aged 81. Dearly loved mum and mother-in-law of Kenneth, Peter and Charlotte McLean, Michelle and Anthony Pike, Paul and Erica Abelen-Freeman and Marion Freeman. Cherished and loved Nana and great-nana. Special thanks to the staff at Parklands hospital who cared for mum so beautifully, your support has been hugely appreciated. A private cremation has taken place. A memorial service will be held at Hope Presbyterian Church, 27 Amyes Road, Hornby, Christchurch, at 1.00pm on Wednesday, November 2. Messages can be sent to the family of the late Patricia Freeman, c/- Hope Funerals at the address above.

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McINTOSH, Neil Hector Parnham

On Thursday, October 27, 2022, peacefully at Christchurch Hospital, aged 91 years. Much loved husband, now reunited with Mary, loved father and father-in-law of Tom and Jane, Jeremy and Nerolie, Hamish (deceased), and James and Gabrielle. Much loved “Neil” of Georgie, Lucy, Harriet, Jason, Henry, Grace, and Jessie, and his five great-grandchildren. Messages may be addressed to The Family of the late Neil McIntosh, c/- PO Box 39001, Christchurch 8545. A Celebration of Neil’s life will be held in our Westpark Chapel, 467 Wairakei Road, Burnside, on Monday, October 31, at 10.00am.

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DAVIDSON, Margaret Eleanor (Meg)

On Wednesday October 25, 2022, at Christchurch Hospital. In her 99th year. Peacefully. Loved daughter of the late Jock and Beth Gabites. Loved sister of Helen Darwin and Audrey Bascand. Loved wife of Doug Davidson (dec). Loved mother of Andrew, Gerald and Christine, Ruth and Linda. Grandmother of Simone Davidson (dec), Larissa Beresford Davidson, Tyson Evans, Gareth Evans and Shaneka Mills. Great-grandmother of Rakaia Davidson-Toia, Aria Marriott, and Raven Evans. A special thank you to the staff at Bethesda Care Home, Bishopdale. A private cremation has been held. Messages to geralddavidson84@gmail.com

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CANDY, Julie Elizabeth (nee Earle)

Passed away peacefully at home in Hopelands, Woodville, on Wednesday 26 October 2022. Beloved wife and best friend of Neil. Dearly loved mum and mother-in-law of Theresa and Rob; Rachel and Erin; and Chanelle and Doug. Adored Grandma of all her grandchildren. Donations in lieu of flowers to Arohanui Hospice, PO Box 5439, Palmerston North, or St John, c/- PO Box 23, Pahiatua, would be appreciated or may be left at the service. Messages to Candy Family, c/-PO Box 23, Pahiatua. A service to celebrate Julie’s life will be held in the Woodville Sports Stadium, Ross Street, Woodville, on Monday 31st October 2022, at 2.00pm, please wear something colourful in celebration.
Monarch Funeral Home
Pahiatua (06) 3766662

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WELLER, Joy Elizabeth

Passed away peacefully at Christchurch Hospital on Wednesday, October 26, 2022, aged 62 years surrounded by her family. Joy is survived by her beloved sister, brother and nieces.

Joy will be dearly missed.
In lieu of flowers donations to Adaptive Snowsports Canterbury would be appreciated and can be made online at bit.ly... to honour the charity that meant so much to her throughout her life. Messages to the family of Joy Weller, C/- 19 London Street, Christchurch 8013. A celebration of Joy’s life will be held in the John Rhind Chapel, entry from London and Whitmore Streets, Richmond, Christchurch, on Monday, October 31, 2022, at 10.00am.

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STEFFERT, Peter Michael (Mike/Snowy)

Loved brother of Ian, Dennis, Molly, Pat, Kathleen (dec). Much loved uncle of Warwick, Marion and Jacquie. Loved great-uncle to Olivia, Chris, Laura, Kieran, Alex, Katie and partners. Great-great-uncle to Mary and Luke.
The singing painter has left the stage but will always be in our hearts with so many wonderful memories.

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STEFFERT, Peter Michael (Mike)

Passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, 25th October 2022. Aged 85 Years. Much loved father to Karen, Sandy, Wayne, Jill and Andy. Loved Grandad to 9 Grandchildren and 3 Great-grandchildren. A celebration of Mike’s life will be held at Woodside Estate, Woodside Road, Tamahere, Hamilton, on Thursday, 3rd of November 2022 at 12

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GRAY, Stanley Calder

At Invercargill, on Thursday, October 27, 2022. In his 96th year. Dearly loved husband and soulmate of the late Joyce. Loved father and father-in-law of Donald and Marie, Christine* and Bruce Duncan, Calder and Heather. Very loved Danda/Grandad
of Emma*, Alan, Rebekah, Cameron, Megan and Callum, and their respective partners. Much loved Great-Grandad/Danda of Eva, Flynn, Archie, Wilhelmina, Gray and Spencer. In accordance with Stanley’s wishes a private cremation has been held. Messages to 30 Woodlands Cemetery Road, Woodlands 9871 and tributes may be left on Stan’s tribute page at frasersfunerals.co.nz/tributes.
(*denotes deceased)

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McCULLOCH, Karen Lucille (Karen)

On October 25, 2022, peacefully at Ngaio Marsh Retirement Village, aged 70 years. Much loved mother and mother-in-law of Kimberley and Hamish, Kyle and Michelle, and Bryce and Anna. Adored ‘Grandma Mac’ of Angus; Lilly, Dion, Nikita; William, and Lucy. Cherished sister and sister-in-law of the late Ted, Graham (deceased) and Sue, and Andy and Yvonne. Special thanks to Fiona, and Susanne and the wonderful staff at Ngaio Marsh. A Service to celebrate Karen’s life will be held in our Rangiora Chapel, Wai-mana, 92 Kippenberger Avenue, Rangiora, on Monday, October 31, at 10.30am.

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MONAHAN, Isabel Agnes (Bell)

Died peacefully at Murchison Hospital on October 23, 2022, aged 93 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Hugh. Much loved mother and mother-in-law of Kate and Dallas, Phyllis and Alf, Alex and Cheryl. Loved sister of Mabel, Shirley and Frances. A loved Nana and Great-Nana of her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Special thanks to all the staff at Murchison Hospital for their love and care of Bell. Messages c/- 28 Tutaki Road North, RD3, Murchison 7077. According to Bell’s wishes, a private cremation has been held and the interment of Bell’s and Hugh’s ashes will be held at Murchison Cemetery at a date to be advised.

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