Death Notices

A place to remember and celebrate the lives of those no longer with us

Recent Notices in New Zealand

Death

BOOTH, Ray Ellen

On October 22, 2022, peacefully passed away at Ashburton Hospital. Aged 89 years. Dearly loved mum of Heather Riddle. Loved nana to Cindy and Hayden Wilkins, Fiona Kingsbury, and Greg, Jennie and Brenton Lee. Great-nana to Luke, Nikkita, and Myles Wilkins, Caitlyn, Bridget, Kimberley, Mathesion, Christana, Matthew, and Emily Lee.
Rest in peace.

Death

McDONALD, Donald McKerchar (DK)

24.8.1933 — 23.10.2022
Peacefully, after a courageous battle Donald left to be with his soulmate, Elma. Treasured Dad of Kenneth, Erice and Wayne King, Marylyn and Steven Hayes, Alton McDonald and Marny Cook. Loved Granddad of Stuart King, Andrew King, Sarah and Steve Acker, Rebecca King and Reece Hurley, Lauren Hayes and Keith Davies, Kelsi Hayes, Graydon Hayes, Lachie and Claire Hayes, Annie Hayes and Simon Petrie. Loved Great-Granddad of Brooke, Van, Dusty, Jethro, and Jameson. Special friend of Katherine Reedy. Loved Uncle of all his nieces and nephews. According to Donald’s wishes, a private family service will be held. Messages can be sent to 507 Forest Hill Crossing Road, RD1, Winton 9781, or to Donald’s tribute page at frasersfunerals.co.nz/tributes

Death

EXTON, Cathryn Jane (Cathy)

Passed peacefully, with her children at her side, at Christchurch Hospital, on October 22, 2022, aged 62 years. Loved mum of Jeremy and Mardia, Daniel, Jenna, and Gavin, Nanny Cath of Blaze, and treasured volunteer of the Salvation Army Rangiora. Messages may be addressed to The Family of the late Cathy Exton, c/- PO Box 39001, Christchurch 8545. In lieu of flowers, donations to The Salvation Army would be appreciated and may be
made online at https

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MONTGOMERY, James Wilson (Monty)

Passed away peacefully on Sunday, October 23, 2022, in his 82nd year. Loved husband of Phillipa, loved and respected father and father-in-law of Liz, Hamish and Mel. Much loved Grandad Monty of Keira, Claire, Livy, and Angus.
"A true gentleman to
the very end".
Heartfelt thanks to Darren and his special team at Rata Park. A Service to celebrate Monty’s life will be held at 2.00pm, Thursday, October 27, at the Nightcaps Hall. Private cremation to follow. Messages to 80 Stanley Street, Wairio, RD1, Otautau 9680 or to Monty’s tribute page at frasersfunerals.co.nz/tributes

Death

WACKROW, Nina

Members of the Inglewood Athletic Club wish to extend their sincere sympathy to the family and friends of Nina Wackrow. Nina was our Patron and Life Member of our club, for many years, she will be truly missed.

Death

McLEOD Donald Neill

Died at his home in Te Kinga with loving family by his side on October 24, 2022, aged 74. Dearly loved partner of Sheryl Hines, respected and cherished dad and father-in-law of Donna and Paul, David and Vinda, Rebecca and Kristin, and Iain and Trudi, respected friend of Jan, and Matt, deeply loved ‘Grumpy Grandad’ of Andrew and Lowri, Georgia, Jessica, Hamish and Samara, Samantha, Blake, Hannah, Patrick, Connor, Liam, and Khloe, loved great grandad of Huw, Eleanor, Ioan, Ava, and Maisie, beloved son of the late Hector and Evelyn, loved brother and brother-in-law of Stuart and Colleen, Colin and Catherine, Gordon and Lynette, and the late Ken and Shirley, a valued member of the Hines family, a loved uncle, cousin, and friend. Messages to 315 Lake Brunner Road, Kumara, Westland 7875. A Funeral Service to celebrate Donald’s life will be held in the Moana Community Hall, Ahau St, Moana on Thursday at 2.00pm. Donald will be laid to rest at the Palmerston Cemetery, Otago on Saturday at 12 noon.

Death

HUNTER, Phillip Ashley (Phil)

Passed peacefully on Saturday 22 October 2022, aged 75 years. Loved and missed Dad of Treena and Bruce and father-in-law of Alistair. Beloved Grandpop of Ashley, Leighton, Samarah, Leon, Amy, Skyla, and Rose. Special Great-Grandpop of Serenity, Luella, and Aliyah. All messages to the Hunter family, c/- PO Box 4016, New Plymouth, or online at wabraham.co.nz/notices.
A service for Phil will be held in The Chapel Of W. Abraham, 366 Devon St East, New Plymouth on Thursday 27 October 2022 at 11.00am, followed by a private burial at Waitara Cemetery.

Death

CALCASOLA, Leonardo (Leo)

With broken hearts, we wish to advise we lost our amazing Leo on Saturday, October 22, 2022. Most amazing father of Archie and Rosco. Treasured son of Lonice and Calogero. Adored brother of Carmela and Eva. Leo will be resting at home from Wednesday, and you are welcome to visit Leo on Wednesday, October 26 and Thursday, October 27. Leo’s last lap will be held on Friday, October 28, departing his home at 11.00am, you are all very welcome to join the family for this cruise, and then a service to celebrate Leo’s life will be held back at home at 1.00pm, followed by interment at Eastern Cemetery. For details of address please phone 03 2182156. If you can not attend you can watch via Livestream at https

Death

BRICK, Patrick Thomas (Pat)

Peacefully at Resthaven Village, Gore, on Monday, October 24, 2022, aged 86 years. Great friend and husband of Yvonne Williams, loved “Paddy” of Sean and Belinda, Mark and Debs, Kay and Nathan, and their families. Loved husband of the late June, loved Dad and father-in-law of Karen and Campbell, Debbie and David, Megan and Shane, Brendon and Ros, *Maurice, *Glynn, and loved “Granpat” of all his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Loved brother and brother-in-law of *John and *Pauline, Margaret and *Michael, Ellen and Terry, Kathy and Stan, Gerry and Pauline, respected brother-in-law of the Muir family and of all his nieces and nephews.
R.I.P.
Requiem Mass will be celebrated in the Church of Blessed Sacrament, Ardwick Street, Gore, on Friday, October 28, at 1.30pm, followed by a private cremation. Livestream link available
www.southernfuneralhome.co.nz... Donations may be made to Gore Riding for the Disabled. Special thanks to the staff at Resthaven Village for their special care of Pat. Messages to 19 Ardwick Street, Gore 9710.
(*denotes deceased)

Death

TURNHOUT, Bill

Peacefully at home with his loving family by his side on Monday, October 24, 2022, aged 88 years. Dearly loved husband of the late Maria. Loved Stepfather of Maria*, Ron and Trudy, Simon and Jan, Martin and Janine, Johanna and Bryan, Frank*, Vicki, Theresia and Ross, and Ruth and David. A loved Opa of all his grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
R.I.P.
A Requiem Mass to celebrate Bill’s life will be held in the St. Mary’s Basilica, 65 Tyne Street, on Thursday, October 27, at 1.00pm, the service
will conclude with the burial at the Eastern Cemetery. The Rosary will be recited in
the church on Wednesday, October 26, at 7.00pm. If you wish to view the service via livestream please go to the Avenal Park Website, Obituaries page and click on the link on Bill’s page. Messages to 43 Duke Street, Gladstone, Invercargill 9810.
(*denotes deceased)

Death

SERJEANT, Raymond Frederick (Dean)

19.6.1940 — 24.10.2022
Passed away peacefully on the 24th October 2022, aged 82 years. Dearly loved and cherished husband of Jocelyn of 58 years. Devoted and dearest father and father-in-law of the late Kim and Dean Wiki, Kylie and Kevin Morris, Bradie and Paul Claydon. Loved Poppa to his 8 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. Dean is now resting in peace after a long, bravely fought battle. A special thanks to the caring staff of OPR5 at Waikato Hospital.
"A man of few words …
the centre of our world"
A service will be held at Alexandra House Chapel, 570 Alexandra Street, Te Awamutu on Thursday 27th October at 11.00am, followed by private cremation. All communications to the Serjeant family C/- P O Box 137, Te Awamutu 3840.
Te Awamutu Funeral Services, FDANZ.

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McCLIMONT, Leonard John Irvine (Len)

(Formerly of Mount Somers).
31.10.1937 — 23.10.2022
In Ashburton. Much loved and loving husband of the late Rowan for 57 years, 3 days after Rowan’s passing. Loved father and father-in-law of Robin and Lynette, John and Anne, Karen and Mike, and loved Grandad of Renee; Max, and Jesse. Dearly loved son of the late Jim and Irvine. In memory of Leonard, donations to Ashburton St John may be made online at bit.ly... Messages to the McClimont family, PO Box 472, Ashburton 7740. A combined service to celebrate Rowan’s and Leonard’s life will be held in Our Chapel, cnr East and Cox Streets, Ashburton, on Thursday, October 27, commencing at 11.00am, followed by interment at the Mt Somers Cemetery at 2.00pm. All welcome.

Death

BURROWS, Wendy Lenore

On October 21, 2022, peacefully at Summerset at Avonhead Retirement Village, aged 83 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Rex, much loved mother and mother-in-law of Bryan and Christine, David and Kathy, and Steven and Melanie, treasured Nan of Heather; Lily; Michael, Ben, and Tom, loved sister of Colin Taylor. Messages may be addressed to The Family of the late Wendy Burrows, c/- PO Box 39001, Christchurch 8545. The Funeral Service for Wendy will be held in our Westpark Chapel, 467 Wairakei Road, Burnside, on Friday, October 28, at 2.00pm, private cremation thereafter.

Death

POWELL, Samuel David

05.05.1943 — 21.10.2022
Peacefully at home with family, on Friday 21st October 2022. Loving husband and mate of Irene. Treasured father of Delena and Anthony, Dean and Kirsty, Tony and Sarah, Iain and Jolene, and Meredith. Adored Grandfather of Georgia, Sam, Caitlyn, Sophia, Hunter, Brandon, Dylan, Lauren, Emma, Lochlan, and Kody. The family appreciates all your love and support.
‘Rest in Peace
and you are forever
in our hearts’.
Service to be held at V J Williams Chapel, King Street West, Te Kuiti, on Friday 28th October, at 11.00am. All communications to Powell Family, c/- PO Box 241, Te Kuiti 3941.
V J Williams & Sons
Funeral Directors Association of NZ

Death

WONG, Jessie

Peacefully in her sleep at Radius Fulton Care Centre, on Saturday, October 22, 2022; aged 102 years. Loved wife of the late Frank Bor, much loved mother and mother-in-law of Stephen and Betty, Malcolm and Nicola, Veronica and Brian (Australia), loved Ma of Nicholas, Morgan (Chch); Georgia, and Eleanor; loved Por Por of Jade, and Asher (Australia). A special thanks to the staff of Radius Fulton Care Centre for the 10 years of loving care that Jessie received from them.
‘‘Sadly Missed’’
A service for Jessie will be held in Hope and Sons Chapel, 523 Andersons Bay Road, Dunedin, on Saturday, October 29 at 10.30am, the funeral then leaving for Green Park Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Dunedin Chinese Gardens Trust would be appreciated and may be left at the service. Messages to Jessie’s page at www.tributes.co.nz...

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