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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LECCHI, Simone

Beloved father and husband. Born 1933 in Neresine. Died peacefully at home in Karori surrounded by his family on 24 October 2022. A service will be held at St Teresa’s Church on Friday 28 October at 2

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GILROY, Lois Jayne

August 9, 1949
October 23, 2022
Passed away peacefully at Hospice Marlborough. Loving partner of Logan McCosh and loved mother of Darryn
McLaughlan, Nicola McLaughlan and Jamie McLaughlan and her grandchildren Austin and Storme. Loved only sister of Kevin (Bill) and Marilyn, Tom and Robyn and the late Peter. Special thanks to the staff of Hospice Marlborough, to Liz the District Nurse and the staff of the Oncology Department. At Lois’s request a private cremation has taken place.

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DIBBLE, Beverley Jean (nee Nickle)

Sadly passed away on Friday 21st of October 2022, aged 91. Adored wife of the late Eric. Deeply loved mother and mother-in-law of Avril and Noel, Gaye and Peter, Jeanette and Geoff (dec). Treasured Marnie of Karam, Harley, Braden, Michael and Mitchell and her 7 great-grandchildren. A celebration of Bev’s life will be held at Tauranga Park, 383 Pyes Pa Road, Tauranga on Friday 28th October at 10.30am. Messages to The Dibble Family c/- PO Box 542 Whakatane.

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URQUHART, Gwyneth Hazel

On October 21, 2022 at Remuera Care Home, aged 94 years. Loved and respected aunt of Cliff and Leonie Babington, Pam and Ken Gaskin, Marilyn and Lewis van Houtte and their families. A celebration of Gwyneth’s life will be held at the Somervell Presbyterian Church, 497 Remuera Road, Auckland, on Thursday, October 27 at 11.00am, to be followed by a private cremation. No flowers by request.

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CHRISTENSEN, Rosalie Margret

Of Palmerston North. On Saturday 22nd October 2022 at Aroha Lifecare. Aged 83. Dearly loved mother and mother-in-law of Delwyn and Robert Thompson, Christine and Greg Muir, Carolyn and Gordon Barr, Joanne and Grant Stead, Tracey and Wayne Christensen. Much loved Gran of all her grand and great-grandchildren.
‘Safe in the arms of Jesus’.
Messages for the Christensen family, c/- PO Box 5191, Palmerston North 4441. A service to celebrate Rosalie’s life will be held at Crossroads, Church Street, Palmerston North, on Tuesday 1st November 2022, at 11.00am.

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YOUNG, Ross William

Dearly loved second grandson of David* and Patricia* Campbell, treasured and much loved nephew and cousin of Craig and Hilary Campbell, Emma, Reuben, George and Sophie; Fiona and Jonathan Cutler, Danielle and James.
(*denotes deceased)

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CUPPLES, Mary

Passed away peacefully on Sunday 23 October 2022, at her Feilding residence surrounded by her children and grandchildren, after a battle with cancer. Always missed but never forgotten. A kind, loving, ever-forgiving mother, mother-in-law, grandmother, great-grandmother. Many thanks to hospice and the district nurses. All messages to the Cupples family, c/- 280 Kimbolton Road, Feilding. A Service is to be held this Saturday, 29 October 2022, at the Feilding Funeral Chapel, 282 Kimbolton Road, Feilding, at 2.30pm, followed by private cremation.
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BANKS, Gertraud (Trudy)

Passed peacefully with her family on Thursday, October 20, 2022. Reunited at long last with her beloved Barry. Most loved and treasured Mum and Nana of Wendy, Mark, John, Jack, Ben and Gabriella. Many thanks to the kind and compassionate staff of the Hospice, Dr Nicki and Heath the cat. A private service for Trudy has been held. All messages to the Banks Family, c/- PO Box 772, Timaru.

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MacGIBBON, Ann Therese (nee McArdle)

On October 22, 2022, at Ballarat Retirement Village, Rangiora, aged 83 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Angus, much loved mother and mother-in-law of Lisa, Nairn and Fiona, Jamie (deceased), and Burns and Meike, adored grandmother of Rohan, John, Mark, Charlotte, and Julius, loved sister and sister-in-law of Kath and Les (deceased), Jack (deceased) and Jan, and the late Gerard.
Rest in peace



Messages may be addressed to The Family of the late Ann MacGibbon, c/- PO Box 39001, Christchurch 8545. A Requiem Mass will be celebrated in St Mary and St Francis de Sales Catholic Church, Chervier Centre, 41 Victoria Street, Rangiora, on Saturday, October 29, at 11

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DEKKER, Leo Reginald

Much loved, adored and treasured son of Richard and Brogan, awesome and caring brother to Max, George and Hazel.
"Dad’s No 1 helper,
Leo loved his life on the farm"
A celebration of Leo’s life will be held at Willow Park, 641 Georgetown - Pukeuri Road, Papakaio, on Friday, October 28, 2022 at 11.00am. Dress code is colourful and gumboots are encouraged. Children welcome.

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WILSON, Marcia Ellen (Sister M. Marcellin)

On Monday 24th October 2022, peacefully, at Aroha Care Centre, Taita. Loved Sister of Nga Whaea o Aotearoa, Sisters of Mercy New Zealand. Dearly loved daughter of the late Marcus and Monica, sister of Terry and the late Barbara, Michael, Kathleen and Faith. A special Aunt and Great-Aunt to
her nieces and nephews. Messages and tributes can be placed in her tribute book at www.tributes.co.nz... or posted to PO Box 44-176, Lower Hutt 5040. Requiem Mass will be celebrated at Our Lady of Grace Church, 5 Palmer Cres, Heretaunga, on Monday, October 31st, at 11.00am, followed by interment at Akatarawa Cemetery.

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FOSTER, Kenneth William (Ken)

Passed away peacefully on 24 October at Greenwich Gardens. Loved husband of Cherry. Much loved Father and Father-in-law of Helen and Stephen, Rob and Fabricia, Richard and Carmen. Treasured Grandad of Conor, Oliver, Samantha, Matthew, Thomaz and Bruno. A service will be held at The North Harbour Chapel of Dils Funeral Services. 185 Schnapper Rock Road, Albany, Auckland, on Monday 31 October at 2.30pm followed by a private cremation.

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DEANS, Ann (Annie Good) (nee Goodwin)

Departed this earth to be reunited with Mick on October 24, 2022. Dearest mother of James and Susie. Best mother-in-law of Phoebe and Martin. Beloved granny of Kate, Max, George, Hannah, and Sophie. Little sister of big sister June, and the late big brother Bruce. Service to be held at St Alban’s Church, Tauweru, on Monday, October 31, at 2.00pm followed by private cremation. Messages to the Deans family may be sent C/- PO Box 2055, Masterton.

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GILLETT, Nicky (Nicolette Maria)

On 24th October 2022 suddenly in Wellington. Aged 83 years. Beloved wife of the late Alex. Loved and adored Mum and mother-in-law to Bianca (dec), Cam and Nina, Clo, and Tess. Cherished ‘Gran Gran’ to Louis and Eva. Loved daughter of the late Nicholas and Clodagh FitzGerald. Loved sister and sister-in-law of Patrick and Kathy, and the late Blanaid. Loved aunty of Kate, Dan, Mathew, Anna and their families. Loved friend to many.
Faeries come take me out of this dull world,
For I would ride with you upon the wind,
Run on the top of the dishevelled tide,
And dance upon the mountains like a flame. WB Yeats


A special thanks to the wonderful staff at Malvina Major Retirement Village. In lieu of flowers a donation to the Wellington Free Ambulance Service www.wfa.org.nz... would be appreciated. A service for Nicky will be held in St Luke’s Church, cnr Church and Main Sts, Greytown, on Friday 28th October 2022 at 2.00pm, followed by burial at the Greytown Lawn Cemetery. Messages to the Gillett family, C/- PO Box 185, Carterton 5743 or visit www.tributes.co.nz...

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HODGSON, Patricia Clare (nee Fulton)

19.5.1936 — 24.10.2022
Our darling Clare, Mum, Grandma and Great-Grandma, died at 7.11am on Monday, October 24, after a sharp southerly wind arrived. Amazing Grace, on the pipes, was playing at full bore. She gently slipped away at home, as she wanted. With much love… Bill, Nicki, John, Clare, Andy, Rats, Jim, Courtney, Georgia, Rose, Daisy, Cal, Carraldo, Mosey, Spike, Bill, Ana, Pete, Will, Michelle and Hugh. Her send off will be on Saturday, November 19, near Dunedin. Please contact Gillions for details

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