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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WALDIE, Gary Pat Blackwood

Peacefully in New Plymouth on Wednesday 26 October 2022, aged 82. Funeral details on Gary’s tribute page at eagars.co.nz/gary.

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TUPU, Evelyn Roseanne

Passed away peacefully at home on 25th October 2022. Devoted daughter of the late Matepuku Ngawaka (snr) Jean ( nee Brown) Piripiteone Phillips. Treasured mother, mother-in-law to Bella & Clarry, Ian Thomas (jnr) Shian & Corey. Beloved sister, sister-in-law of the late Michael (snr) & Jane, Len & Elaine, Gaye & Neville, Rose & Shadie, Late Nigel & Carey, Robyn & Blue, Jay & Ken. Evelyn is laying in state at 9 Olwyn Green Dinsdale. She will be remembered by all her mokos, mokomokos, cousins, nieces and nephews. Service will be held on Friday, 11.00am, followed by kai Hakari. She will then be buried at Mokoroa Urupa Berntsen Rd, Hauturu.
Sincere Funeral Services

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WHITT, Glenys Ruth (nee Hanlon)

Aged 66 years. Sadly passed away 25 October 2022 at Stokeswood Rest Home. Loved sister and sister-in-law of Margaret and late Tom Dowd, Lois and Maarten Vuursteen and loved aunty of Nick and Tracy and great aunty of Rose and Zac, and loved by all her cousins. A memorial morning tea will be held on Friday 28 October at 10am at the Heretaunga Christian Centre, 51 Lane Street, Upper Hutt. Many thanks to Stokeswood staff for their love and care over the last 3 years.

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LIM, Myra

On Tuesday 18th October 2022, Myra passed away peacefully at Cascades Rest Home, Hamilton; aged 97 years. Dearly loved wife of the late William (Willie). Loving mother and mother-in-law of Stan, Sandra & Gordon, Raywin (dec) & Tom, Wendy & Michael, and Beverly & Lee. Por Por of Garrett & Vicki, Jai & Rachel, and Rachel & Emile. Tai Por of Jessica, Ashlee, Zoe; Zoë, Jacob, Shiloh; Amelia, and Oliver. A service to celebrate Myra’s life will be held in the Park Chapel, Hamilton Park Cemetery, Morrinsville Road, Newstead, on Saturday 29th October 2022 at 11.00am, followed by burial in the Chestnut Lawn. All correspondence to the ‘Lim family’, C/- James R Hill Funeral Directors, 717 Grey Street, Claudelands, Hamilton. 3216. FDANZ

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MURRELL, Lynley Phillis (Lyl)

On October 20, 2022, suddenly but peacefully, at Highview Home and Hospital (Dunedin). Aged 66 years. Treasured and loved mother and mother-in-law of Jude and Adam Gibson (Blenheim). Loved sister and sister-in-law of Mark and Robyn (Brisbane), Ros (Nelson), Max and Mark (Invercargill), Phil (Karamea), and Sam (Karamea). Loved Aunty to her nieces and nephews. A heartfelt thank you to the staff at Highview Home and Hospital for the care and joy you brought to Lynley during her short time with you. Also to “Dr Mark”, “Dr Ann”, staff at Shetland Street (Pact Group), Gabe, Terry, “Dr Katie”, and staff at St Clair Park, our gratitude and appreciation for your part in Lynley’s care and support over the years is endless. In keeping with Lynley’s wishes, a private cremation will be held. Messages to

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BLACK, Peter McKenzie

Died peacefully on October 20, 2022, aged 81, at Heritage Rosewood Lifecare. Loved and cherished friend of Gaynor. Father and father-in-law of Michelle and Greg Kitson, Janine and Darren Short. Grandfather of Matthew, Daniel, Emily, Ethan, Jonty, Imogen and Nathaniel. Great-grandfather of Arlo. Brother and brother-in-law of Murray and Ailsa, June, Gill and Ed Cope, Joy and David Coles, and the late Stan, Richard and Desmond. Also highly respected uncle of his nieces and nephews and great-nieces and nephews. The family wish to thank Heritage Rosewood Lifecare for nearly three years of wonderful care of Peter. At Peter’s request a private cremation has been held.

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CRAIG, Betty

Died peacefully at Nelson Hospital on October 22, 2022, aged 81 years. Much loved Mum to Gail, Robert and Kelly, and a loved Nanna and great-Nanna. Message c/- 11 Lemari Avenue, Stoke, Nelson 7011. According to Betty’s wishes, a private cremation has been held.

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LOMAKIN, Ryszard Aleksander (Richard)

Dancer, chef, gardener, friend. Passed quietly on 18 October 2022, aged 84. Survived by sons Bastian and Robert.
Sadly missed
by his many friends.

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DAVIDSON, Barry William

Of Paraparaumu, formerly of Napier. Peacefully at home on Saturday 22 October 2022, in the presence of his family. Aged 84 years. Loved husband of Shona. Loved father of Gordon and Cheryl, and father-in-law of David, his grandchildren Rei and Taine, and his great-granddaughter Kahu-Ariki. Heartfelt thanks to Wellington Free Ambulance, Wellington Hospital, and especially the caring team at Mary Potter Hospice for their love and care enabling it possible for Barry to be at home. As per Barry’s request, a private cremation has taken place. Messages to ‘‘The Davidson Family’’ PO Box 119, Paraparaumu 5254.

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FOREMAN, Brad

Sadly passed on 20th October. We’ve lost a very special man. Loved husband of Bronwyn and their 4 beautiful children. Adored son-in-law of Denise
& Kevin Cooper, and Gavin Sharrock, brother-in-law to Annalese & Ayden, Rosemary & Bobby, and Jason, Belinda, Heather & Fabio, Matthew & Vanessa, and much loved uncle of all his nieces and nephews.

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CORCORAN, Ursula May

On October 23, 2022, peacefully at the Russley Village, Christchurch. Dearly loved daughter of Alice and Alan Baker, and loving and devoted sister of Bernard Baker and loved sister-in-law of Ann Corcoran (all deceased).

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REED, Robert (Bob)

11 February 1948 —
19 October 2022
Passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, October 19, 2022. Best friend and much loved husband of Jane Reed (nee Godman). Father to Scrumpy. Son-in-law of Barbara and the late Bruce Godman. Brother-in-law of David and Maureen, Richard and Margarita. Uncle to Matthew, Jarrad, Kate, Dustin, Lily and Jack. Friend to many. Loving thanks to the District Nurses of Wakefield. A private cremation was held on Tuesday 25 October. A celebration of Bob’s life is to be held at a later date. Those wishing to receive a private invitation, please email seereed@xtra.co.nz

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STOCKER, Alwyn Mary

Formerly of Winton. Passed peacefully on Sunday, October 23, 2022 aged 89. Beloved wife of the late Charlie. Adored Mother of Lyndall, and Juliette. Dearly loved Grandmother of Matthew, Sarah; and Ben. Loved sister of the late Olive, the late William, and Alexander. A memorial service for Alwyn will be held in J Fraser & Sons’ Chapel, cnr Esk and Doon Streets, Invercargill, on Saturday, October 29, at 11.00am, followed by interring of ashes at East Winton Cemetery. Messages can be sent to 54 Sydney Street, Invercargill 9810, or to Alwyn’s tribute page at frasersfunerals.co.nz/tributes. where there is a livestream link to the service.

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ALLBROOK, Rosemary Janet

Peacefully on 23 October 2022, aged 82 years. Beloved wife of the late Bob. Treasured mother of Georgina & Douglas, Hilary & Robin, and grandmother to Nicholas. Loved and respected friend of many. Thanks to the Hospice Inpatient Unit Staff for caring for Mum in her final days,
and the community nursing staff for their many visits. A celebration of Rosemary’s life to be held at a later date to be advised.

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KEEGAN, Arthur Christopher

Peacefully, on October 20, 2022, at Elmswood Hospital, in his 100th year. Much loved husband of the late Alison, dearly loved father and father-in-law of Pam and Sam (deceased), Jim and Dereley, David (deceased) and Caren. Adored grandfather of Rebecca, Victoria, and Ben; Alice, Lucy, and Patrick; Virginia, and Katie, a proud great-grandfather of his 13 great-grandchildren, and a special friend to Lois (deceased). Arthur’s family would like to thank the staff at Elmswood Hospital for the wonderful care and love shown to him. A private family service has been held.

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