Death Notices

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

Recent Notices in New Zealand

Death

ROBERTSON, Rev. Ian Manson

On October 18, 2022, peacefully at Otago Community Hospice; aged 83 years. Much loved husband of Althea, and the late Joan, and Jenni, loved father of Lilian, Bernard,
and Stephen, loved Granddad of Amy, Crispin, and Reece, and loved Great-Granddad
of Mason, and Autumn. A Service for Ian will be held
in Hope and Sons Chapel, 523 Andersons Bay Road, Dunedin, at 2.00pm, on Friday, October 21, followed by private cremation. Messages for the Robertson family, C/- PO Box 5013, Dunedin 9054.

Death

O’SULLIVAN, Kataraina Eileen (Kat)(nee Puketapu)

Passed peacefully on Monday 17 October 2022, aged 47 years. Dearly loved wife of Mark. Much loved Mum of Shonnei and Chase, and mother-in-law of Mason and Courtney. Loved daughter of Kim and Dianne, and cherished sister of Raynor and Tane, and sister-in-law of Jaz and Bruce. Daughter-in-law of Angela, and sister-in-law of Tatum and Mike. A special aunty, cousin and friend to so many beautiful people. Doting fur-mum to Bailey, Charlie and Monty. All messages to the O’Sullivan family, c/o PO Box 4016, New Plymouth, or online at wabraham.co.nz/notices. A service for Kat will be held in The Chapel of W. Abraham, 366 Devon St East, New Plymouth, on Thursday 20 October 2022 at 2.00pm, followed by a private cremation.
‘‘A true beacon of light.
Love you to the moon
and back our pink warrior’’

Death

MAYNARD, Julia Adrienne(nee Verhoeff)

Peacefully at home, on Sunday, October 16, 2022. Aged 67 years. Dearly loved wife of Ron. Loved Mum and mum-in-law of Jonathan, David and Rachel, Timothy, Bonnie-Joy and Nathan. Devoted Grandma of Joseph, Benjamin, Hayley, Aaron, Luke, Daniel, James, Ashley, and Caitlin. A cherished sister, sister in-law, aunty and friend to many. A service to celebrate Julia’s life will be held at the Elles Road Bible Chapel, 158 Elles Road, Invercargill, on Wednesday, October 26, 2022 at 1.30pm, followed by an interment at Eastern Cemetery. You may send messages to the “Maynard Family” at PO Box 632, Invercargill, or on Julia’s Tribute Page at mwfunerals.co.nz/s/julia

Death

ROBB, Joyce Winifred (Anna)

On Monday, October 17, 2022, peacefully at Anthony Wilding Village, aged 84 years. Loved wife of the late Dave, loved mother and mother-in-law of Stephen, David, and Paul and Stacey, loved Nana of Zakariah, loved sister, aunt, and Nana Anna to many. A special thanks to the staff at Christchurch Hospital and at Anthony Wilding for their care and support. Messages may be addressed to The Family of the late Anna Robb, c/-
PO Box 39001, Christchurch 8545. In lieu of flowers, donations to St John would be appreciated and may be made online at stjohn.org.nz. A celebration of Anna’s life will be held in our Westpark Chapel, 467 Wairakei Road, Burnside, on Tuesday, October 25, at 2.00pm. Private cremation thereafter.
Moe mai ra

Death

ELLIOTT, Christine Eleanor

Passed peacefully at Christchurch Hospital on Monday, October 17, 2022, aged 72 years. Darling wife of Tony Worrall, loved sister of Garth, and the late Colin, cherished sister-in-law, and Auntie. Messages may be addressed to The Family of the late Christine Elliott, c/- 19 London Street, Richmond, Christchurch 8013. A private cremation will take place, and a Life Celebration for Christine will be held at a later date with details to be advised.

Death

OWERS, Kenneth (Ken)

On October 17, 2022, at Chatswood Rest Home, Christchurch, aged 96 years. Ken, loved husband and best friend of the late Pam. Loved father of Grant, Mark, Prue, Simon and their families.
“Ken was a gorgeous spirited gentleman with a
wicked sense of humour
who loved his gin”
Messages to the family of
Kenneth Owers, C/- 19 London Street, Christchurch 8013. In accordance with Ken’s wishes a private celebration will be held.

Death

MARSH, Patricia Heather Anne (Mum, Nan & Paddy girl)

In loving memory of the most beautiful, lovely lady who always had such grace and a solid heart of gold. Mum to Alison & Cletus, Nan to Josh & Erica, Sam, Jordon & Sophie, Christie & Tomairangi, Georgia & Brendan. Great-Nan to Aaliah, Jack, Kora-Bailey & Nikora-Jordon. You were truly a special lady who was always there for all of us growing up as children and our adult years. We are beyond blessed and grateful to have had you in our lives as our Mum, Nan and friend. Heaven called for you and took you home and life will never be the same without you, yet it comforts us knowing you are now reunited with our Sammy boy. Time may pass and fade but our precious memories of you will always stay. Fly high with the angels our beautiful Nan, we will hold you close in our hearts forever. We love you forever and god bless.
Rock on, from your Gray Family x

Death

HOLMAN, Wayne Bernard

Passed away peacefully at the Hospice Sth Canterbury on Sunday, October 16, 2022, surrounded by his loving family. A much loved partner and best friend of Karen (dec), and a proud and devoted father and father-in-law of Chelise and Bryce (Aust), and Nadine and Mick. A loved and loving son of Mary and Ron (dec), and a respected brother and brother-in-law of Rosalie and Kelvin, Barry and Adair, Alan and Jeannette, Lynette, Kevin (dec), and Sharlene. The best grandad of Leevi, Blayke, and Wren; Stevie, and Joe, and a funloving uncle to his nieces and nephews. Messages to 3/B Catherine Street, Timaru 7910. A celebration of Wayne’s life will be held at the Lascelles Hall, 17 Wilson Street (behind the Church), on Thursday, October 20 at 1.00pm, followed by private cremation.

Death

MURPHY, Jack(John Michael)

Peacefully at Rowena Jackson, on Saturday, October 15, 2022, aged 95 years. Dearly loved husband of Bunty. Loved father and father-in-law of Diane and Steve Andrews (Winton), Sandra and Alex Wilson (Australia), Peter*, Colleen and Peter Hampton (Manapouri), Shane and Vicki (South Hillend), Kim and Wayne McDermott (Wellington), and Gary*. A loved Grandad and Great-Grandad. A service to celebrate Jack’s life will be held in J Fraser and Sons Chapel, Cnr Esk and Doon Streets, Invercargill, on Thursday, October 20, at 10.30am. Private interment to follow. Messages to 100 Park Street, Winton 9720, or to Jack’s tribute page at frasersfunerals.co.nz/tributes
(*denotes deceased)

Death

HUNWICK, Brian John

Passed away peacefully on 16th October 2022, aged 73 years. Cherished husband of Vilma. Loving father of Justin, Hamish, and Harry. Loved brother of Kay and Peter. A Service for Brian will be held at Alexandra House Chapel, 570 Alexandra St, Te Awamutu, on Thursday, 20th October at 11.00am, followed by burial at the Te Awamutu Cemetery. All communications please to the Hunwick family, PO Box 137, Te Awamutu 3840.
Te Awamutu Funeral Services, FDANZ.

Death

HUBBARD, Marion Dorothy (nee Kempton, nee Allan)

On October 15, 2022, peacefully in care at Nyngan, Australia; Aged 75. Daughter of the late Arthur Oliver and Dorothy Joan. Loved mother of Cathy, and Kristen. Devoted Gran of Tyani, Jazmine, Grace, and Harry. Loved and respected sister and sister-in-law of George and Glenys (Invercargill), and Trevor and Carol (Dunedin). Loved aunty of her nieces and nephews. Message to 1 WoodsideTerrace, Anderson Bay, Dunedin 9013 or 23 Jackson Street, Invercargill 9810
"Sadly missed by many"

Death

WALTERS, Brian Edward

On Tuesday 4 October 2022, at Tauranga Hospital. Dearly loved husband of Shirley. Loved father of Heather, Ross, and Brett (deceased), and grandfather of Samantha, Ashleigh and Jamie, and six great-grandchildren. Brian was a past Senior Sergeant in the Hamilton Police and member of AOS Auckland and SAR Auckland and Hamilton. In accordance with Brian’s wishes, a private service has been held. Communications to the Walters family, 47 Sanctuary Key, Papamoa Beach, Tauranga 3118.

Death

O’SHAUGHNESSY, Renee

Passed away peacefully on 15 October 2022 surrounded by family and friends. Dearly loved wife of the late Bernie. Much loved father and father-in-law of Brenda and Steve (Whanganui), Kieran and Pauline (Sydney), Michael and Eunmi (Palmerston North), Eamonn and Sameera (Canberra) and Simon (Wellington). Much loved Nana/Other Shaugney, to Grace, Sophie, Sian, Ruairi, Oscar, Hera, Alia, Zayn Maryam, James Apii and Kate Rongo-Raea. Much loved sister and sister-in-law to her family in Belfast. John (deceased) and Carol Doherty, George (deceased), and Mary Doherty, Robert and Hilary Doherty, Margaret and Joe Sloan (both deceased), Jean and Ted Grant, and Tony and Kathy Doherty. Much loved sister-in law for over 60 years to Mary and George Boderick (both deceased), Frank and Nell O’Shaughnessy (both deceased), Clare and Jim Canning (both deceased), Paul and Kerry (deceased), Gerard, John and Barbara (both deceased), Monica, (deceased), Anne (deceased), Pat (deceased), and Prue O’Shaughnessy. Loved Auntie Renee to her many nieces and nephews in New Zealand and around the world.

Sincere, heartfelt thanks to the wonderful staff at Huntleigh for the love and care they provided to Renee over the last three years, and especially this last week. In lieu of flowers donations to the Our Lady’s Home of Compassion would be appreciated and can be made at compassion.org.nz/our-places/our-ladys-home-of-compassion.

Renee is now at home and a Rosary will be recited on Wednesday evening 5.30pm at her home in Spiers Street. Renee’s Funeral Mass will be celebrated at St Teresa’s Catholic Church, Karori Road, Karori, Wellington on Thursday 20 October 2022 at 11.00am, followed by private cremation. To request a link to the livestream of the service, please contact Lychgate. Messages for the family can be sent care of Lychgate Funerals, 306 Willis Street, Aro Valley, Wellington 6011.
Lychgate Funerals
FDANZ 385 0745
www.lychgate.co.nz...

Death

SIMPSON, Dorothy Lorraine (nee Ingram)

Passed away peacefully at Woodlands in Feilding on Friday 14th October 2022, aged 77 years. Beloved wife of Neville (deceased). Dorothy leaves behind Brent & Kaye, Julie & Grant and Wayne. Farm Grandma to Shaun, Laura, Olivia, Hayden and Fergus. Great-Grandma to 3. Our heartfelt thanks to the wonderful staff at Woodlands for their love and care of Dorothy. In lieu of flowers donations to Alzheimers NZ would be appreciated online at www.alzheimers.org.nz.... A private ceremony will be taking place.

Death

MARTIN, James Henry (Jim)

12.01.1933 — 15.10.2022
Dearly loved husband of the late Jill. Much loved father and father-in-law of Peter and Becky, Louise and Graeme, Anne and Carl, Matt and the late Michael. Beloved grandfather of Sarah and Ciaran, Kieran and Alana, Jacob and Kate and Ben. Cherished great-grandfather of Hazel. A celebration Jim’s life will be held at St Mary’s Catholic Church, Manuka Street, Nelson, on Wednesday, October 19, 2022 at 11.00am. Messages c/- Simplicity Funerals, PO Box 7103, Nelson. In lieu of flowers, donations to St Vincent de Paul would be greatly appreciated.
‘‘Where our treasure is,
there also are our hearts.’’

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