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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REDICAN, Desmond Richard (AKA Des the Toyman)

25.07.1928 — 13.10.2022
Passed away peacefully after a short illness. Amazing dad to Barry, Lynne and Phil. Loved by all the family and many in the Upper Hutt community. A funeral service for Des is to be held in the Heretaunga Christian Centre, 51 Lane Street, Upper Hutt, on Saturday 22 October, at 2.00pm.

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MARÉ, Benito

Passed peacefully on Saturday 15 October 2022, surrounded by his family. Beloved husband of Marian. Father of Dean, Wayne, Vincenzo and Marianna. Beloved Papa of Michael, John, Kathleen, Anna; and Horomana, Kaoru, and Jiachun-Candy. Cherished Grandfather of Marius, Michael-Armando, Anna-Michelle, John, Sarah, and Katie. Much loved Great-Papa of Emiliano-Nico, Katherine-Evangeline, Armani, and little Luka. A service for Benito will be held at St Peters Cathedral, Victoria Street, Hamilton, on Thursday 20 October 2022 at 11.00am.

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CLAYTON, Ronald Stephenson (Ron)

Peacefully at home, on October 15, 2022, aged 91 years. Loved husband of the late Pauline, much loved father and father-in-law of Helen, the late Graham, Sue and Alan, Jennifer and Ben, and Aileen, loved and treasured grandad and great-grandad. A heartfelt thanks to all of those who cared for dad in his last months. Messages may be addressed to The Family of the late Ron Clayton, c/- PO Box 39001, Christchurch 8545. A Service to celebrate Ron’s life will be held in our Westpark Chapel, 467 Wairakei Road, Burnside, on Thursday, October 20, at 10.00am. Private cremation thereafter.

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SILCOCK, Roger Johnston

Dad passed away on October 6, 2022, in his 92nd year, after a short illness peacefully at Gore Hospital with family by his side. Son of Stanley (Stan) (dec) and Thelma (dec) Silcock of Nelson, and brother of Thora Cullen. Loved husband of Maureen Dawn Silcock (dec) and Marilia Mueller-Silcock (dec). Much loved dad and father-in-law of Lorraine and Robert (Australia), Gary and Raylene (Balclutha), Neville (dec), Shayne and Craig (Mayfield), Milton and Jude (Australia). Loved stepdad of Ian Skillen (dec) and Faye Skillen-Barlow (Tapanui), Margaret and Murray Kitto (dec) (Mataura), Thelma and Owen Frost (Christchurch). Much loved and treasured Grandad of all his grandchildren and their families. Great mate to his many friends. Dads’ wish was for his body to be donated to the Donor Programme at the Department of Anatomy. A memorial service for Dad will be held at a later date. Many thanks for the wonderful care Dad received from the doctors and staff at Gore Hospital, also to Ameila at Hospice and the Cancer Society. Messages to Hammond and Ryder Funeral Services, Silcock Family, c/- 3 Surrey St, Gore 9710.
“Dad has Finally Retired”

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RAWIRI, Jason

Taken tragically in Gisborne on 14th October 2022. Loving brother to his whanau. Jason is laying at Waikeri Marae, Ngaruawahia. Jason’s Service will be held on Wednesday, 19th October 2022 at 11.00am at Waikeri Marae, followed by the interment at The Taupiri Mountain Urupa, Taupiri. http

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MURPHY, Mildred Mary (nee Nagel)

11.03.1937 — 15.10.2022
Peacefully passed away, age 85, at her home in Feilding Manawatu. She is survived by 6 children, 10 grandchildren, 17 great-grandchildren and her brother. Loved and cherished by all, the family invite everyone to farewell our dear Mum at the Church of the Latter Day Saints, 30-34 West Street, Feilding, on Thursday, October 20, 2022 at 3.00pm.

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BROWNE, Carolyn Louise

Passed away on October 15, 2022; aged 62 years. Much adored wife of the late Bryan Green. Beloved mother of Alex and Oscar, and their partners Jenny and Juliet. Besotted granny of Anya. Daughter of Evan and Noelene Browne (both dec), and daughter-in-law of Roly and Mae Green (both dec). Sister and sister-in-law of Glenys and the late Bevan Rickerby, Martin and Alanna Browne, Barbara Browne and Colin McCoy, and Sandy Morgan. Much loved aunty and friend, and a respected and committed member of the legal profession. Messages to the family of Carolyn Browne, c/- 19 London Street, Christchurch 8013. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Cholmondeley Children’s Centre would be much appreciated and can be made online at bit.ly.... A Celebration of Carolyn’s life will be held in the John Rhind Chapel, entrance from London and Whitmore Streets, Richmond, Christchurch, on Friday, October 21, 2022 at 10.00am. Private cremation thereafter.

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MARTIN, Thomas David (Tom)

Of Palmerston North, passed away tragically on Friday 14 October 2022. Aged 59 years. Loved son of Bill (dec) and Amelia (Ireland). Beloved Da of Dan, and Shaun. Treasured Gramps of Chloe, Levi, and Emmy. Loved brother of Alan, Charlie, and Ray. Loved by his extended family and friends. Messages to the Martin family, C/- PO Box 1014, Palmerston North 4440. A service for Tom will be held at The Lychway Chapel, 5 Roy Street, Palmerston North, on Thursday 20 October 2022 at 10.00am, followed by private cremation.

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DAVIDSON, Kaye Victoria (nee Fretwell)

Passed away with family by her side on October 12, 2022. Much loved mum, nana, sister, wife and friend. An incredibly strong and loving woman to whom family meant the world. We will be celebrating Kaye’s life at Northbrook Chapel, on Thursday, October 20, at 2.00pm, and afterwards at Rossburn Receptions, Spark Lane (off Northbrook Road), Rangiora. For this celebration of life please don’t feel obligated to wear black. In lieu of flowers, if you wish, please make a donation to the Cancer Society. Messages to the Davidson family can be sent to c/- PO Box 35, Rangiora 7440.

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McPHERSON, Cecilia Gerard

Passed away peacefully on Sunday, October 16, 2022, in her 93rd year. Much loved wife of the late Robbie. Dearly loved mother and mother-in-law of Donna and Bruce Hamilton; Claire; Hamish and Sarah; Moraig; Dougal; and Todd. Loved grandma of Harley, Hannah, Georgie, Angus, Isla and Celia. Messages for Cecilia’s family may be posted to the McPherson family, C/- 186 Talbot Street, Geraldine 7930. The Requiem Mass for Cecilia will be held in the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, 19 Hislop Street, Geraldine, on Friday, October 21, at 3.00pm. Followed by the interment on Saturday, October 22, at 10.00am, in the Waimate Cemetery.

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TAYLOR, Marie (nee Lihou)

Passed peacefully surrounded by her family at Waikato Hospital, aged 75. Loved mother of Shaun & Traci, Lisa, Duane & Michelle, Kylee & Kerry, Andre & Jody, Denver & Pepi. Cherished Nana & great-nana to many. Marie will be lying in state at her home 411 Hazelmere Crescent, Te Awamutu, all welcome.
“We will hold you in our hearts
forever. Have a Waikato
for us, up there with
all your friends”
A Service for Marie will be held at Alexandra House Chapel, 570 Alexandra St, Te Awamutu, on Friday, 21st October, at 11.00am, followed by burial at The Te Awamutu Cemetery.
Te Awamutu Funeral Services, FDANZ.

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CALLANDER, Zeala Ruth

Passed away peacefully on Sunday, 16th October 2022, aged 95 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Jack. Beloved mum of Lynette Skellern, Ruth Wiseman and Ron Callander. Grandmother of 6 and great-grandmother of 7. All messages to the Callander family, C/o PO Box 4016, New Plymouth, or online at wabraham.co.nz/notices. A service for Zeala will be held in The Remembrance Chapel and Crematorium, Swans Road, New Plymouth, on Wednesday 19th October 2022 at 10.30am.

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DARRALL, Cheryl (nee Tressider)

On October 15, 2022 peacefully at Elderslea Rest Home surrounded by family; aged 76 years. Dearly loved wife of John. Adored mother and mother-in-law of Murray & Tracey, Richard & Cheryl, Andrea & Joe, Stefan & Celia. Treasured Nana and Great-Nana. Loved sister and sister-in-law. Loved by all nieces and nephews. Special thanks to the wonderful team at Hutt Hospital. A service for Cheryl will be held in Kingswood, Cnr King & Cairo Street, Upper Hutt on Friday, October 21, at 10.30am, followed by private cremation. Messages may be sent to “the Darrall family”, c/- PO Box 30, 127, Lower Hutt 5040.

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SCHOLLUM, Kevin George

At Hutt Hospital on 15th October 2022, aged 79 years. Deeply loved husband of Noeline. Adored father and father in-law of Darren and Emily. Cherished Poppa of Leo and Otto. Brother and brother in-law of Des and Heather Schollum, and Julie and Neville Heffernan. Loved uncle of his nieces and nephews. A Requiem Mass for Kevin will be celebrated in Ss Peter and Paul’s Church, Knights Road, Lower Hutt, on Friday 21st October at 10.30am. Messages can be left on Kevin’s tribute page at www.legacy.com...

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HENRY (HENARE), Robert Tai (Bob)

Passed away peacefully Monday, October 17, 2022 at Rapaki, aged 75 years. Beloved husband of Maria (Ri) Korako – Tait. Devoted and respected father and father-in-law of Cushla and Richard Dwyer (Rapaki), Nicole and John Cosgrove (Ireland). Treasured Poua of James, Henry and Isabelle Dwyer. Cushla, Grace and Michael Cosgrove. Respected and dearly loved brother-in-law of Tutehounuku and Christine Korako (Rapaki), Anne and Robert Candler (England), Maata and Brian Luecke (Perth), Waiata and Mathew Haronga (Perth), Awhina and the late Phillip Nixon (Tuahiwi), the late Pania and Watene Ruha (Tuahiwi), Kui Kui Korako (Brisbane), Susan Korako (Rangiora) and Meri and Charles Crofts (Christchurch). Cherished uncle of all his nieces and nephews. Dearly loved brother and uncle to Connie and the late Roy O’Neil, Alan and Raewin Tai, Susan Stewart and Tracey Berg, and their respective whanau. The Korako Whanau will bring their brother-in-law to the Tuahiwi Marae on Wednesday, October 19, arriving at 10.00am and commence a service to celebrate Nare / Bob’s life at 1.00pm at the marae and interment thereafter at the Te Uru Ti Urupa.

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