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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CROFTS, Kay Lindsay (nee Bartley)

Beloved daughter of the late Nola and Ron Bartley. Dearly loved sister and sister-in-law of Ron and Marlene (Aust.), Leonie, Peter and Gaye, Robyn and Ron Olivecrona, Ian and Doreen (Aust.), Susan and Peter Williams, loved Aunty Kay of all her nieces and nephews.
Rest Peacefully now Kay

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PERRY, Raymond John (Ray)

Passed away peacefully 17th October 2022 in Sydney. Loved son of the late Ada Lila & Harry Perry. Loved younger brother of Margaret Janes, brother-in-law of Graham Coleman (dec), Malcolm Black (dec), and Aaron Janes. Loved uncle of Sharon, Stephen (dec), and Darryl and Leighanne Coleman. Great-uncle & great-great-uncle.
R.I.P

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FULTON, Molly Maureen (nee Hurst)

6.11.1940 — 16.10.2022
(Aged 81). Passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family. Loved wife of Jim, mother and mother-in-law to Jules and Sue, Penny Sue and Franko, Michael and Phoebe, DJ and Leng, Louise and Grant. Granny Mol to Ben, Rachel, Sarah, Abbey, George, Ollie, Daniel, the late Oliver and Edward, Tessa, Meg, Jack, Zoe, Matthew, Anton, Katherine, Alex, Theo, Lachy and Juliette. Loved sister and sister-in-law of Brian and Laura and the late Anthony and Sheilagh. A service to celebrate Molly’s life will be held at Holy Trinity Church, Dorset Street, Richmond on Thursday 20th October at 1.00pm. Messages can be sent to the Fulton family, c/- Shone and Shirley, 164 Tahunanui Drive, Nelson 7011. Messages can also be left online at shoneandshirley.co.nz/tributes where you can also view the service via livestream.

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ROY, Lois Orma

On October 14, 2022, passed away peacefully at Elmswood Retirement Home, in her 96th year. Dearly loved and treasured wife of the late Ronald (Ron), loved aunt to her nieces and nephews.
‘‘Together again with Ron’’
Special thanks to all the staff at Elmswood for the wonderful love and care given to Lois. Messages may be addressed to The Family of the late Lois Roy, c/- PO Box 39001, Christchurch 8545. In accordance with Lois’s wishes, a private cremation has been held.

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SZEWCZUK, Rosa Maria

Formerly of Woodville. Peacefully, aged 95 years, on Sunday 16th October 2022 in the care of Radius Peppertree, Palmerston North. Beloved wife of Fedor (dec). Dearly loved and cherished mother and mother-in-law of Yurgen and Mary Shaffer (Palmerston North), Helmut and Wendy Shaffer (Palmerston North), Raimund and Camille Shaffer (Gisborne), Rosey and Robin Doyle (Nelson), and Christine Robinson (Palmerston North). Dearest and most awesome grandmother of 9 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren. A service to celebrate Rosa’s life will be held at Terracehaven Chapel, Palmerston North, at 10.30am, on Wednesday 26th October 2022. In lieu of flowers, the family would greatly appreciate a donation in memory of Rosa to the Ukraine War Relief Fund at the chapel or c/- Manawatu Golf Club special appeal, directly supporting a small team on the ground in Ukraine assisting with relief for families and communities devastated by the war.
In memory of a life so beautifully lived, and a
heart so deeply loved.

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NOTLEY, Sally Elizabeth Kempthorne (nee Roskruge)

Died peacefully at Julia Wallace on Monday, October 17, 2022, aged 88 years. Loved wife of the late Bryan. Loving mother of Vanessa and Allan, and Sandra and Michael. Grandmother of Alice, Alex, Angus, and Kim. Great-Grandmother of Skye, and Sienna. Messages c/- 167 John F. Kennedy Drive, Palmerston North 4414. In accordance with Sally’s wishes a private cremation has been held.


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van KAMPEN, Carolyn Jane

Passed away peacefully on 16th October 2022. Aged 53 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Grant van Kampen. Devoted mother of Reuben and Luke. Precious daughter of the late Morris and Linda Barlow. Loved sister and sister-in-law of Jenny and David Macdonald, Graham and Rebecca Barlow and their families. A service to celebrate Carolyn’s life will be held at Northgate Community Church, 14 Haynes Place, Rototuna, Hamilton, on Friday 21st October at 1.30pm. In lieu of flowers, donations to Hagar NZ would be appreciated via www.hagar.org.nz... or may also be left at the venue. All correspondence to the van Kampen family C/- PO Box 276, Hamilton 3240.

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CROOT, Helen Myrie

Suddenly at home in Tauranga on Saturday, October 15, 2022. Dearly loved and sadly missed by all her family and many friends. A service will be held at Elliotts Chapel, 414 Cameron Road, Tauranga, on Friday, October 21 at 1.00pm. To view the livestream service go to https

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POUW, Martin (Marty)

Suddenly passed away on 14th October 2022, aged 58. Martin was the much loved son of Colin and the late Freda, loved brother of Catherine, father of Renee, uncle of Kayden and Aurora, nephew of Jane and the late Piet, and adored cousin of Tina, Piet and John. Born 11th December 1963 - taken too soon, with so many Harley adventures still to be had. A life lived to the fullest, a loyal friend, and will be so sadly missed by many.
"Rest in peace Martin"
In lieu of flowers, donations to Wellington Free Ambulance would be appreciated and may be left at the service or made online at https

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FINGER, Thomas Michael Hans

1953 — 2022
Passed away peacefully with his family by his side, in his cherished home in Little River, on October 16, 2022. Dearly loved and sadly missed by Thea, Rowan, Aly, Sabine and Jo, as well as friends and relatives, colleagues and neighbours. Heartfelt gratitude to the staff at Christchurch Hospital Oncology unit and the kind support of all involved with his journey. As per Thomas’ wishes a private cremation will be held.

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STEPHENSON, Zena Evaline (nee Mackie)

Peacefully, on October 17, 2022 at Clutha Views Lifecare, Balclutha; aged 99 years and 7 months. Loving wife of the late Jack, cherished mum and mother-in-law of Bill and Wanda, Lorraine and Daryl Boyd, Denzil and Kate, Neville and Marie, Zena and the late Philip Soper, Glenys and Brian Houliston, Donna and Richard Finlay, and a loved nana, great-nana and great-great-nana. A service to celebrate Zena’s life will be held on Saturday, October 22, at 11.00am in the Kaitangata Community Centre, Exmouth Street, Kaitangata, then leaving for the Kaitangata Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Kaitangata Volunteer Fire Brigade would be appreciated and may be left at Zena’s service. Messages C/- 38 A Lanark Street, Balclutha 9230.

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BURNE, Lyall Stanley Wayne

Of Paraparaumu, formerly of the Wellington region. Suddenly at home on Sunday 16 October 2022. Aged 69 years. Dearly loved husband of Karen. Loved father of Taino, Kristen and Dameon. Adored by his pets, Blaze and Kos. A much loved brother, brother-in-law, uncle and friend to many. A service to celebrate Lyall’s life will be held at the Funeral Home Chapel, 9-11 Hinemoa Street, Paraparaumu, (Tomorrow) Thursday, 20 October 2022, at 10.30am, to be followed by burial at Awa Tapu Cemetery.

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BECKINGSALE, Robyn Frances

Our magnificent mother Robyn died suddenly on Saturday, October 15, 2022, aged 80 years. She was vibrant, articulate, funny, engaged and committed to all those she loved until the end. We take comfort in knowing she has been reunited with her parents Bill and Molly, husband Barry, son Gerard, and brother Pat. Mum, our lives are forever changed without you. Your love flows on through your children, Nick, Tim, Jane, Fran and their partners, your eight much loved grandchildren, two great-grandchildren, your seven siblings, and all those who were touched, even briefly, by knowing you. A Service will be held at 1.00pm on Saturday, October 22, at North Shore Memorial Park Cemetery, Auckland.
God has you in the palm
of his hand
(Isaiah 49

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WOELFEL, Paul

Passed away Saturday 15 October 2022, aged 77. Beloved partner of Michele for 21 years and stepfather to Kim and Natalie. You will be sadly missed by our extended family and remembered as Gumpy and RaRa to my grandchildren. Thank you to my family and lovely friends (new and old) who have been my constant support through some difficult and heartbreaking years. I have loved you Paul, fought for you and cared for you. The wonderful years we had together will never be forgotten and you will always be in my heart.

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ARTHUR, Bryan William

Passed away at Christchurch Hospital on Friday, October 14, 2022, following a short illness. Bryan was the son of the late William and Maude Arthur of Kaikoura, brother and brother-in-law of Rita (nee Arthur) and Ken Cox (both deceased), George and Thelma Arthur of Dunedin, Russell (Rusty) Arthur and the late Coral, and Ian (Sandy) Arthur (deceased). Respected uncle of all his nieces and nephews.
Rest in peace, brother.

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