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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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 24th October, 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 19th November, near Dunedin. Please contact Gillions for details.
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Gillions Funeral Services
Dunedin
03 455 2128
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HARVEY, Steven Donald

Passed away peacefully at Eastcare Residential Home on Tuesday, 18th October 2022. Aged 61 Years. Loved husband of Annette. Loved father to Justine and Joy.
‘Now at peace’
A celebration of Steven’s life will be held at Woodside Estate, 130 Woodside Road, Tamahere, Hamilton, on Thursday, the 27th of October 2022 at 11

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COLLINS, Eileen Maeve (Maeve)

On October 23, 2022, peacefully at Russley Village; aged 90 years. Dearly loved wife of the late John Joseph Collins. Much loved mother and mother-in-law of Stephen and Joan, Christopher and Roz, Michael and Suzy, Shane and Richard. Loved grandmother of Jasper

Death

BEGG, Charles William

09.09.1949 – 13.10.2022
Much loved husband of Anne, father of Katarina and Andrew, father-in-law to Nicole, and loving Paapa to Oscar and Maisson. Brother to Maria, Billie, and Hugh, brother-in-law to Neil and Doug. Charles died peacefully in his sleep under the amazing care of all the staff at Arohanui Hospice, Palmerston North. No amount of thanks can express the gratitude Charles’ family have for the team of people that showed him such care and attention during his last days by the Feilding District Nurses and his GP Dr Amber-Lea Rerekura. A celebration of Charles’ life will be held at the Feilding Funeral Chapel, 282 Kimbolton Rd, Feilding, on Friday, October 28, 2022 at 2.00pm – all welcome. For those that cannot attend, the service will be webcast at www.beauchamp.co.nz...
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BLACK, Careen Julia (nee Valentine)

Peacefully on October 18, 2022, aged 91 years. Dearly loved wife of Raymond (Mintie), and devoted Mum and mother-in-law of Raewyn and Duncan Mill. Nana to Michele and Ross, Rachel and Matt, and Great-Nana of Josh and Tom, and Georgia.
"You may be gone from our sight, but you are never gone from our hearts."
A private service has been held. Please send all communications to c/- Black Family, PO Box 11-101, Sockburn, Christchurch 8443.

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McVERRY, Rev. Michael Turney S.M

Loved priest and confrere of the Society of Mary, aged 79 years. Suddenly at Immaculate Conception Parish, Taumarunui, on October 21, 2022. Loved son of the late Fred and Joyce McVerry and loved brother of Timothy, Paul and Katie. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at St Mary’s Church, Osier Rd, Taradale, on Friday, October 28, 2022, at 11.00am, thereafter interment at the Taradale Cemetery. A Vigil Service will be held at the Church at 7.00pm on Thursday, October 27.
R.I.P

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WAY, Barbara Ellen

Passed away on Thursday, 20 October 2022, aged 79 years, at Palmerston North Hospital. Dearly loved wife of the late Bernard. Loved mother of Karen (deceased), Alan, Helen and Suzanne. All messages to the Way family, C/- 167 John F Kennedy Drive, Palmerston North. A service for Barbara will be held at St Andrews Anglican Church, 198 Bridge Street, Bulls, on Thursday, 27 October 2022 at 2.00pm, followed by a private cremation.
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McVERRY, Rev Michael Turney

S.M.
Loved priest and confrere of the Society of Mary, aged 79 years. Suddenly at Immaculate Conception Parish, Taumarunui, on 21 October 2022. Loved son of the late Fred and Joyce McVerry and loved brother of Timothy, Paul and Katie. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at St Mary’s Church, Osier Rd, Taradale, on Friday at 11.00am, 28 October 2022, thereafter interment at the Taradale Cemetery. A Vigil Service will be held at the Church at 7.00pm on Thursday, 27 October.
R.I.P.

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WHITING, Joyce Rossita

Passed away peacefully, aged 97. Dearly loved wife of the late Arthur and cherished mother of Susan and the late Anthony. Loved mother-in-law of Kristine and Granny of Alan and Kate, John and Mel. Great-Granny to Alister, Georgia, Zoe and Eva.
“She will be dearly missed
by all.”
Thank you to the kind and loving staff at Matamata Country Lodge for their care. A celebration of Joyce’s life will be held on Friday, 28 October 2022 at 11.00am,
in the Greenwood Chapel, Hamilton Park Cemetery, Morrinsville Rd, Newstead.
All communications to the Whiting family, c/- 6 Tamihana St, Matamata.

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du FLOU, Brian

1933 — 2022
A Memorial Mass to celebrate the life of Brian, who passed away in Auckland on 13 October 2022, is to be held at St Teresa’s Catholic Church, 301 Karori Road, Karori, on Friday 28 October at 11.00am. Any communications to Anna du Flou 021 562 209.

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JOHNSON, Bruce

Born in Greymouth on ‘‘The Coast’’ on January 31, 1936. Lived a full and generous life until October 19, 2022. Died at home with family ‘‘On the Hill’’, best mate and husband to Lyn. Loved Dad to Blair, Hilary, and Mark. Fantastic father-in-law to Chris and Sarah. Wonderful ‘‘Poppa Bruce’’ to Isabella, Isaiah, Alice, Dominic, Isla, Tessa, Nancy, and Gemma.
He will be missed by all.
A ‘‘Salute’’ to Bruce’s life will be held at the Taradale RSA on Friday, October 28. Gather from 2.00pm for 3.00pm start.

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DEATH, Richard Sturgeon

14.10.1942 — 21.10.2022
So Dearly loved Husband of Glenda and cherished father and father-in-law of Tony & Kyung-ae, Steven & Tennille, Carolyn, Maree & Ivan. Much loved Grandfather of Elena & Chloe, Summa; Jesse & Kyle. A Service for Richard will be held at The Methodist Church, 261 Bank Street, Te Awamutu on Wednesday, 26th October at 2.00pm, followed by a private cremation. Service will be livestreamed please email office@teawamutufunerals.co.nz for link. All communications to the Death family, PO Box 137, Te Awamutu 3840.
Te Awamutu Funeral Services, FDANZ.

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BRIERLEY, David

Passed away peacefully in
his sleep on 22nd October 2022 at Arohanui Hospice, Palmerston North. Much loved partner of Robyn, son of Joan, brother of Graham, father of Lauren, and loved Grandad of Harper.
He has gone too early
and will be deeply missed.
Dave you will always
be in our hearts. 831
A service for Dave will be held at Harvey’s Chapel, 284 Oxford Street, Levin, on Thursday 27 October at 11.00am, followed by private cremation.

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HEARFIELD, Douglas John

63 years of age. Passed away peacefully at home on 21st October 2022, surrounded by family. Loving husband to Jan-Maree, devoted dad, Koro/Grandad, brother, son-in-law, uncle and friend. Service to be held on Wednesday 28th October at 11.00am at 95 Howan Street, Foxton, followed by a private (family) cremation. A special thank you to the P.N Oncology team, Arohanui Hospice, St John’s, and the Distict Nursing Team.

Death

HALL, Brian Stewart

Died peacefully at Dunstan Hospital on Saturday, October 22, 2022. He was the loving husband and best friend of Margaret for 63 years, much loved father and father-in-law of Doug and Rachel, Chris Hall and Rochelle Style, Mike and Nicole, Cath and Chris Toms and much loved grandad of Tom and Olivia, Finley and Oliver, Zane, Ella, Alexandria, Grace and Brianna, Jackson, Annabelle and Meg.
Brian lived life to the full, loved all of his family very much and “ran the race which God
had set before him”.


A celebration service will be held on Wednesday, November 2, 2022 at 2.00pm in the Wanaka Presbyterian church, Tenby Street, Wanaka. The service will be available to be viewed on Zoom from 1.30pm for 2.00 pm start of service. Join Zoom Meeting
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