Death Notices

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

Recent Notices in New Zealand

Death

HODGSON, Sarah Barclay (Sadie)

Passed away peacefully at Dixon House, Greymouth with loving family by her side on October 18, 2022, aged 93. Dearly loved wife of the late Roy, loved mum and mother-in-law of Alan and Penny, and Ian (deceased) and Sandra, cherished grandma of Blake and Hannah, and the late Mathew, and Genevieve, loved great-grandma of Emmitt, and Sadie, a loved sister and sister-in-law of Bill (deceased) and Yvonne McGilchrist, and the late Wilma and Trevor Dando, a loved aunty, cousin, and friend. Messages to 134 Bright Street, Cobden 7802. A Funeral Service to celebrate Sadie’s life will be held in
the Uniting Church, Heaphy Street, Greymouth, on Saturday, at 11.00am. Sadie will then be laid to rest with Roy, and Ian at the Karoro Lawn Cemetery.

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BLY, Beverley Janet

On Monday, October 17, 2022, suddenly and painlessly, in Christchurch, aged 83 years. Loved partner of Gavin Ashton. Loved and cherished mother and mother-in-law of Vivienne and Mark Shorrock; Rex and Glenda; Terry (dec); and Chris and Jo. Loved Grandma of Jessica, and Anna; and Daniel, Paris, and Zavier. Loved friend of Gavin’s family. Messages to the Bly family, c/- PO Box 10345, Christchurch 8145. Special thanks to the St John Ambulance and Fire Service teams who attended Beverley. In lieu of flowers, donations to St John, in memory of Beverley, would be appreciated and may be made online at bit.ly... A celebration of Beverley’s life will be held in the Ferry Park Chapel, 297 Ferry Road, on Wednesday, October 26, 2022, commencing at 1.00pm. Interment thereafter at the Ruru Lawn Cemetery.

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DUNNETT, David Bruce (Dave)

Passed away peacefully on 17 October 2022, surrounded by his loving family, aged 88 years. Dearly loved husband of Marcia, father and father-in-law of Monique and Dave, father of Justine and Rachele, grandfather of Katya and Alex, and great-grandfather of Mika. The family would like to extend their sincere thanks to the Wellington Free Ambulance and Mary Potter Hospice staff. In lieu of flowers, donations for Wellington Free Ambulance would be appreciated and can be left in the box provided at the service. A service to celebrate Dave’s life will be held at St Theresas Catholic Church, 210 Saint Andrews Road, Plimmerton, on Tuesday 25 October 2022, at 11.00am.
“Wishing you fair winds
on the next leg of journey”
- Paremata Boating Club tribute.
Gee & Hickton - Porirua
www.geeandhickton.co.nz...
Tel. (04) 237 5332 FDANZ

Death

FALETOLU, Kasia (nee Alefaio)

Passed away peacefully on
17 October 2022, at Wellington Hospital surrounded by family. Beloved wife of Niuapapa Faranisese Faletolu; cherished mother of Frances; loved daughter of the late Ioane & Samoe Alefaio; dearly loved sister of Reverend Iakina & Rowina Alefaio; loved sister of the Alefaio, Faletolu and Faimafili-Simi families. Kasia loved her babies, Tau and Meremine Pupi, Tomi and Eli Sakaria. Messages and tributes for ‘the Faletolu family’ may be left in Kasia’s tribute book at www.tributes.co.nz.... Kasia’s Funeral Service will be held at the Pacific Island Presbyterian Church, Daniel Street, Newtown, on Friday 21 October at 10.00am, thereafter burial at Makara Cemetery.
Fa’amolemole Taofi Le Malo

Death

HASTINGS, Susanne Thora (Sue) (nee Ashton)

13 October 2022
Dearly loved daughter of the late Guy and Isobel Ashton. Cherished and loved sister and sister-in-law of Jill and Patrick Jordan, Prue and Kelvin Thompson, Grant and Justine Ashton. Loved fun Aunty to Mark and Nicholas Jordan, Danielle and Stephanie Thompson, Elizabeth Hutchinson, Rachael and Paul Ashton, and great-nieces Amelia and Alexandra Moyer, and Clara Hutchinson.
"Will be forever missed"

Death

FLEMING, Valerie Constance (Betty)

Betty passed away peacefully in the loving care at Radius Peppertree Rest Home in Palmerston North on Tuesday 18th October 2022. Dearly loved wife of the late Ken and loving mother and mother-in-law to Robyn and Peter, and Richard and Barbara (Sydney). She is the elder sister and sister-in-law to Hilton and Bev Gould (Brisbane), and Yvonne and John Madden (Te Puke). Betty was Nana to her seven precious grandchildren

Death

ALLAN, Sheryl Elva (née Murray)

13 June 1947 —
11 October 2022
It is with a heavy heart and great sadness that her sons David and Stephen announce the passing of their wonderful mother, the beloved daughter of David and Audrey Murray. Sheryl was the treasured sister of Ross and the loving mother-in-law of Marissa, and her Grandchildren Lily and Eva. Honouring her wishes, a private ceremony has been held. Thank you to all who supported Sheryl during her final years.

Death

DAVIDSON, Kenneth Gordon (Ken, KayGee)

QSM
Peacefully, at his home on Tuesday, October 18, 2022, aged 84 years. Dearly beloved husband of Elaine. Loved father and father-in-law of Kenneth and Dianne (Otautau), Barry (Sid) and Sharon (Timaru), Jill and Dave Hodgson (Arrowtown), Val and Peter* Drake (Otautau), and Eileen (Otautau). Dearly loved Granddad and Great-Granddad. A private interment will take place as per Ken’s wishes. Feel free to join the family for afternoon tea and the sharing of stories at the Otautau Sports Complex on Friday, October 21 at 2.00pm. Messages can be sent to 19 George Street, Otautau 9610 or on Ken’s tribute page at frasersfunerals.co.nz/tributes
(*denotes deceased)

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THOMPSON, Nicola Jane (Nikki)

Suddenly at home on October 17, 2022, aged 38. Precious daughter of Lester and Janice Thompson, loving sister and sister-in-law of Louise and Patrick, cherished aunty of James, and Zara, loved close friend of Eugene and loving niece of Donald Gilmour. A service for Nikki will be held at Betts Funeral Services, 33 North Street, Timaru, on Friday, October 21, 2022, at 3.30pm. In lieu of flowers, donations to a charity yet to be decided on, would be appreciated and may be left at the service. Messages to the Thompson Family, C/- PO Box 772, Timaru.

Death

McALISTER, Abraham Lincoln

10.3.1971 — 16.10.2022
Dearly loved son of Charlie Phillips and Daisy Manukonga. Proud father of Chloe and Jesse. Loved by his siblings, nieces and nephews.
Abe we love you, you were taken too soon.
Funeral details to follow.

Death

DAY-MESURE, Rick

Passed away peacefully on 18th October 2022. Esteemed colleague and beloved friend. Your generosity of time, assistance and friendship knew no bounds.
Keep your feet on the pedals and those wheels turning
Rest peacefully
our dear friend
PSP Hamilton workmates.

Death

BAY, Marion Shirley

Aged 92 years. Passed away peacefully on 11th October 2022 at Waikato Hospital with her family around her. Wife of the late David Bay. Mother of David and Barbara, Gordon, Dee and Hans, Frank and Riki, Brenton and Tracey. Stepmother to Murray and Pauline, Stuart and Beth, Ross and Gaylene, Dorothy and Russel, Roger and Rebeka. Grandmother to Gerald, Steven, Debra, Shane, Chris, Kenedy and Jordan. Great-grandmother to her 15 great-grandchildren & 15 step-great-grandchildren. A service for Marion will be held at Manawaru Bible Chapel, 412 Manawaru Road, Manawaru, on Tuesday 25 October 2022 at 11.00am, followed by burial at Te Aroha Cemetery, Te Aroha.
She is at peace and at home with her Lord

Death

LOVING, Bruce William

Dearly loved youngest brother and brother-in-law of Terry and Colleen Loving. Much loved uncle of Tracey and John, Donna, Joe, Paula, Phill, and their families.
Bruce will be truly missed by us all. RIP

Death

MEEHAN, Rae (Daphne)

Passed peacefully on Tuesday, October 18, 2022. Aged 93 years. Rae will be sadly missed by her family, her brother Graeme, and friends. An informal service will be held in the Avenal Park Lounge, 75 Fox Street, Invercargill, on Saturday, October 22, at 11.00am. Messages to Meehan family, 29 Savana Drive, Flat Bush, Auckland 2016.

Death

MORRIS, Margaret Mary

Suddenly and peacefully on Monday 17 October 2022 at Whanganui Hospital, aged 63 years. Dearly loved wife and soulmate of Philip. Much loved Mum of Jason and Terry, and Teneille (dec) and Dion, and Step-Mum of Cathryn and Jeremy, Daniel, and Wade and Janina. Loved Nan and Nanny Margaret to Jadel, Ashleigh-Paige, James, and Parker. Much loved Sister of her Brother and Sisters. Friends are invited to attend a celebration of Margaret’s life in the Forrest Lawn Chapel, 208 Guyton Street, Whanganui, on Saturday 22 October 2022, at 11.00am, to be followed by a private cremation.
Dempsey & Forrest
Locally Owned

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