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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McAULEY, Rosemary (nee Pennycook)

Passed peacefully at home in Timaru, on Friday, October 14 2022; aged 94 years. Dearly loved wife of Brian. Loved mother and mother-in-law of Patrick and Susan (Christchurch), James, David and Judy (Dunedin), and Peter and Toni (Christchurch). Much loved grandmother (Granny Ro) of Ben and Maria (London), Jack, William; Joe, Lauren; Kieran, and Elinor. Loved sister and sister-in-law of Crawford and Freda (both dec’d), and Shaun and Margo (Auckland). Dearest Auntie Ro to her nieces and nephews. Messages to

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BECKHAM, Pauline Elizabeth

On October 19, 2022, passed peacefully at Christchurch Hospital. Dearly loved mother of Mark and Karen, loved Nana to Jaymon, Amanda and Isobel, and Great-Nana to Hayley and extended family Tania and Simon. Loved sister and sister-in-law of Carol and Robbie Allen and the late Beverley. Messages can be forwarded to the Beckham family, c/- PO Box 263, Kaiapoi 7644. A private cremation has been held, a family Memorium will take place at a later date.

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YARRALL, Jacquelyn Dawn

Peacefully at Timaru Hospital on Thursday, October 20, 2022; aged 58 years. Beloved daughter of the late Jan and Keith Gray, and sister of the late Ross. Loved sister and sister-in-law of Bruce and Grace, Adrian and Vicki. Cherished sister-in-law of Ross and daughter-in-law of Jane. Supportive aunty and friend of Kristie (dec), Laura; Matthew, and Daniel. Adored soulmate and wife of Graham.
“I have lost my Queen”
A service celebrating the life of Jacquelyn will be held at Aoraki Funeral Services Chapel, 160 Mountain View Road, Timaru, on Thursday, October 27, 2022 at 1.00pm. A livestream of the service
is available, please email office@aoraki.kiwi.nz or call on 03 6862148. Messages to

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EDWARDS, Tony Stephen

Passed away peacefully surrounded by family Wednesday 19th October 2022 at Royal North Shore Hospital Sydney Australia. Age 54 years. Beloved husband and father of Doreen and Stacey, loved son of Shona and the late Stephen. Dearly loved brother of Wayne, Mary-Anne and Alicia. Beloved nephew of Robin and Wim Van Der Beek.

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JACKSON, Ronald Allan (Ron)

Passed away unexpectedly but peacefully at home in Auckland on 16 October 2022, aged 83 years. Dearly loved brother and brother-in-law of Lorna and Bill Davies (Stratford), William and Avril (Napier), and Margaret and Garry Arnott (Queensland). A private family service and cremation is taking place. A memorial celebration of Ron’s life will be held at the Titirangi Golf Club on 31 October. Sadly missed.

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COLLEN, Robert Stephenson

3 April 1953 —
16 August 2022
A memorial service to celebrate Rob’s life will be held at Orton Bradley Park, Charteris Bay on Friday, October 28, 2022, at 2.00pm. This will be held outdoors by the cafe (inside if wet), followed by light refreshments. Attendees are invited to bring an item, photo or memory to share. Enquiries to Lois Monteba 021 156 3790 or David Walker 021 025 36858.

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ROUSE, Stuart Charles (Poppa Stu, Stuie)

4.10.1950 — 18.10.2022
It is with a heavy heart and great sadness that his daughter Katie and son-in-law Alistair announce the passing of Stu. Poppa to Jayden and Matt, the beloved son of the late Connie and Norm, brother and brother-in-law of Ian and Belinda, Ash and Nat, Uncle to Hagon, Melanie, Ellen and Nicola. Honouring Dad’s wishes, a private ceremony has been held. We want to give thanks to the amazing team at ICU Waikato Hospital for the care they gave Dad.

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MOTU, Suiti

Passed away on 19th October 2022. Loved wife of the late John. Loved mother of John, Christian, and Mathew. Dearly loved aunty of Bruce. Correspondence to 99B Maranui Street, Mount Maunganui, Tauranga 3116. Messages to the family may be left in Suiti’s tribute book at www.tributes.co.nz... The service will be live streamed with access via the same web address. A funeral service to celebrate Suiti’s life will be held at The Wilson Funeral Home Chapel, 375 Adelaide Road, Newtown, on Thursday 27 October 2022, at 10.00am, followed by burial at Whenua Tapu Cemetery. The family service will be held at the same Chapel on Wednesday evening at 6.00pm.

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KEANE, Diane Margaret

At her home, on 18th October 2022, aged 67 years. Dearly loved wife of Sidney. Loved mother and mother-in-law of Bevan and Erina, Paul and Amy, and Mark, and grandmother to her 9 grandchildren. A private service for Diane has been held.

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PAVER, Miles Thomas

Sadly passed away on 27th September 2022. Much loved husband of Alison, father of Janine and Richard, father-in-law of Peter, grandfather of Tom, Miles and Magnus, brother of Les and Anne, brother-in-law of Anne. A small family gathering has been held in accordance with his wishes.

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DODDS, Margaret Lois Adair (Lois) (nee Diack)

Peacefully surrounded by family, on Thursday, October 20, 2022, aged 98 years. Loved wife of the late Ian, loved mother, mother-in-law and Grandma of Andrew and Lyn, Robert and Agnes, Sarah and Steve Beaumont; Margaret and Lauren Spiceley (Oxford, England); Judith and Eoin Crosbie, Anna Crosbie and Baden Dahlin, Laura and Aaron Johnstone, Michael Crosbie (London); Douglas and Josephine, Peter; Ken and Fiona, Ethan (Melbourne), Olivia; the late Alwyn; and loved great-Grandma to her 7 great-grandchildren. A service to celebrate Lois’ life will be held on Tuesday, October 25, at 11.00am, at the Calvin Community Church, 25 Robertson Street, Gore, followed by a light luncheon before the interment at Charlton Park Cemetery. Livestream link available
www.southernfuneralhome.co.nz... Special thanks to the staff at Parata Rest Home for their special care of Lois over the years. Messages to 25 Milton Street, Gore 9710, and adodds059@gmail.com

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CLARKE, Lewis James (Lew)

Passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, October 19, 2022, aged 59 years. Beloved father and father-in-law to Teagan and David. Treasured son to Patricia and the late Ronald (Ron). In lieu of flowers, donations to Surf Life Saving New Zealand would be appreciated and can be made online at bit.ly... Messages to the family of Lewis Clarke, C/- 19 London Street, Christchurch 8013. Those who would like to pay their respects to Lew may do so at his residence. A service to celebrate Lewis’s life will be held in the John Rhind Chapel, entry from London and Whitmore Streets, Richmond, Christchurch, on Wednesday, October 26, 2022 at 1.00pm.

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CULLEN, Jennifer Maisie (Jenny)

On 19th October 2022, peacefully, aged 80 years. Beloved mother and mother-in-law of Leith & Karin; Shelley & Bruce; Erin & Alecia. Sister of Max (dec) and Dawn of Christchurch. Much loved G’Ma of Nick, Joshua, Fern and Maia, and the G’dogs. Jenny had many friends in her pétanque, writing, cycling, yoga and walking communities. In lieu of flowers, donations to Mary Potter Hospice would be appreciated and may be made at www.marypotter.org.nz... Messages to the ‘Cullen family’ may be left in Jenny’s tribute book at www.tributes.co.nz... or posted c/- PO Box 14-366, Kilbirnie, Wellington 6241. A service for Jenny will be held at Nga Hau e Wha o Papararangi, 30 Ladbrooke Drive, Newlands on Tuesday 25th October 2022 at 11.00am, followed by a burial at Makara Cemetery.

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HAAS, JohannJosef Anton Maria (Hans)

Former Maintenance Manager of the James Cook Hotel, Wellington. Passed away peacefully in the company of family and friends on Friday 14 October 2022 at Waikanae Lodge, aged 89 years. Dear husband of the late Bertha Cool. Loved brother to Veronika (Vienna), Peter, Maria and Lisa (Salzburg) and wonderful uncle to nieces and nephews in Austria and Spain. Master of many German Shepherds. A warm thank you to Steve & Elaine and Peter of Paraparaumu Motel, the staff of Waikanae Lodge and Eldon Lodge staff who supported Hans and his wife Bertha, during difficult periods in his retired life. A unique character. A Requiem Mass to be held at Our Lady of Kapiti Church, Presentaion Way, Paraparaumu, on Monday 31 October 2022 at 11.00am, to be followed by private cremation.

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FITZGERALD, Wendy Patricia(nee Crooks)

Passed away peacefully on October 18, 2022. Dearly loved wife of the late Ed, much loved and treasured mother and mother-in-law of Sarah, Mike and Adrienne, and Anna. Loved and cherished nana of Olivia, Eva, and Jess. Loved sister and sister-in-law of Jen and Bob, Lynne and Barry, and David. Loved aunty of her nieces and nephews, and a loving friend of many. Wendy’s family would like to express their heartfelt thanks for all the love and support given at this difficult time. Messages may be addressed to The Family of the late Wendy Fitzgerald, c/- PO Box 39001, Christchurch 8545. The Service for Wendy will be held in the Rangiora Chapel, Wai-mana, 92 Kippenberger Avenue, Rangiora, on Saturday, October 29, at 10.00am.

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