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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AVANT, Kenneth George (Ken, Kenny)

Passed away suddenly after a short illness on October 12, 2022. Dearly loved husband of the late Sharyn. Loved father of Rachel, Cherie, and Shane. Loved grandfather of Mikayla, Joshua, James, Aimee, Dylan, Summer, and Amelia.
“A very highly respected man, a great mate to many, and an all round cheeky bugger”
Messages to the Avant family, c/- PO Box 35, Rangiora 7440. A celebration of Ken’s life will be held at Northbrook Chapel, Spark Lane (off Northbrook Road), Rangiora, on Friday, October 21, at 11.00am. The livestream link for Ken’s service is as follows and will be live from 10.45am. https

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DUNN, Alfred Trevor

Surrounded by family, Alfred passed away peacefully at Christchurch Public Hospital, on October 14, 2022. Dearly loved husband of Noeline (dec). Dearly loved father and father-in-law of Neawe and John (dec), Gavin and Mary, Lynn, Paul and Therese (Perth) and Michelle. A loved Grandfather and Great-Grandfather of all his Grandchildren. A memorial service will be held at Opawa Baptist Church, 285 Wilsons Toad, Opawa at 11.00am on Wednesday, October 19, 2022.

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TANNER, Jean

11.10.2022
Now at rest.
Loved Mum, Nana and Gr-Nana to Peter (dec), Gillian, Leanne, Mike, Adele, Kelvin, Shirlene, Nigel and families.

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COATES, Jean Catherine

Passed away peacefully at Greymouth with her family by her side, on October 15, 2022, in her 87th year. Dearly loved wife of the late Ian, much loved mother and mother-in-law of Ian and Sue, Mark and Jill, Stephen and Tara, and the late Geoffrey, and Jeremy, adored grandma of Amanda and Mark, Lyndal and Jimmy, Matthew and Karito, Holly and Brandon, Eric and Fiona, Shaun and Angela, and Tessa and Jayden, loved great-grandma of Zoe, Emma, Ruby, Annemieka, Milliegh, Darius, Hugo, and Octavian, loved sister and sister-in-law of Lynette (deceased) and Malcolm Sadler, loved sister-in-law of Valerie and the late Joe Meijer, and the late Frederick and Elma, Kura and Ken Oliver, and Graeme and Trish, a loved aunty, cousin, and a friend of many. Jean’s family would like to extend their sincere thanks to the carers at Granger House for their love and support during her stay. Flowers respectfully declined. Messages to PO Box 48, Greymouth 7840. At Jean’s request, a private cremation has been held on the Coast at the Westland Crematorium.

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HOOPER, Pamela Jean

On Thursday, October 13, 2022, peacefully at her home in Whitecliffs. Loved partner of Robbie Scott, dearly loved mother and mother-in-law of Phill and Amanda (Ashburton), Greg and Jackie (Brisbane), and Mark and Carmel (Christchurch), cherished Nana PJ of Joshua, McKenzie and Maddy; Rachel and Ashley; and Alice, Penelope, and Jed. Messages can be addressed to the Hooper family c/- 19 London Street, Richmond, Christchurch 8013. A celebration of Pamela’s life will be held in the John Rhind Chapel, entrance from London and Whitmore Streets, on Thursday, October 20, at 1.00pm.

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McDONALD, Anne

Peacefully on Friday, October 14, 2022 in the care of Bupa Ascot Care Home, aged 83 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Malcolm, and cherished mother and mother-in-law of Andrew and Louise, Roddy, Jenny and Al, James, Malcolm and Davinna. Adored Nana of Aaron, Logan, Kieron, Shy-anne, Jasmine, and Gabriel, and Great Nana of Lauren. Loved daughter of the late Alister and Eileen, and a loved sister, sister-in-law and aunty of the Christie and McDonald extended families. A service to celebrate Anne’s life will be held in the Avenal Park Chapel, 75 Fox Street, on Friday, October 21 at 2.00pm. Anne’s family would like to thank the Bupa staff for their wonderful care of their mother Anne. Messages to 65 Elizabeth Street, Appleby, Invercargill 9812.

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MEAD, Ena Catherine

Ena sadly passed away at the Wood Retirement Home on Saturday, October 15, 2022, aged 80 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Val. Loved mother and mother-in-law of Paul, and Steven and Linda. Adored Nana of Katie, and Josh. The funeral service for Ena will be held at Marsden House Funeral Home, 41 Nile Street East on Thursday, October 20, at 2.00pm.

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HILL, Anne Maree (nee Reedy)

Peacefully at home in Richmond on Friday, October 14, 2022; aged 76 years. Dearly loved wife of Jim. Loved mother and mother-in-law of Timothy and Samantha, Rachel and Rowan. Cherished nana of Eyelish, Isabella, Anjuli, Matthew, and James. Treasured sister of John and Margaret Reedy, Michael and Gillian Reedy, Peter and Frith Reedy, Shelley and the late Mikhail Szybowski, Linda and Michael Reedy, Paul and Sandra Reedy, Danny and Desma Reedy, Robert and Jenny Reedy, Matthew and Vanessa Reedy, Kate and Graham Alfeld, Tracey and Geoff Young, Angela and Gavin Kearns, Pat and Leanne Reedy, and Victoria Reedy. Loved niece of Marg Moynihan and Shirl McNabb and sister-in-law of Caroline McMillan, Patty Wilson, and Nancy Farrell. Much loved aunty of all her nieces and nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews. Anne was dearly loved and will be greatly missed by all her family and friends. A Requiem Mass to celebrate Anne’s life will be held at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church, 35 William Street, Richmond, on Wednesday, October 19, at 11.00am, followed by interment at Richmond Cemetery. The Rosary will be recited for Anne at the abovementioned Church on Tuesday, October 18, at 7.00pm. Messages to The Hill Family C/- 24 Champion Road, Richmond 7020.

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WILSON, Bruce Roland

Died peacefully on his own terms on October 14, 2022, at his home surrounded by his family. Much loved husband of Linda and adored dad to Sam and Fergus. Loved brother of Barbs and Carole and brother-in-law to John. Born 25.12.52; taken much too soon, with so many adventures still to be had. Sincere thanks to the staff of the Haematology Department at Auckland Hospital for giving us so much more time with him than we would otherwise have had. Also, thank you to Auckland Hospice for their support to allow the family to manage Bruce’s death at home.
Rest in peace BW, an inspirational man and a life lived to the full. Will be so sadly missed by many.
A celebration of Bruce’s life will be held on Thursday, October 20, at 10.00am, at All Saints Chapel, Purewa, 100 St John’s Rd, Meadowbank.
Aroha Funerals
09 5270266

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FITZGERALD, Patrick David (Pat)

Passed away on Friday, October 14, 2022 at Grey Hospital, dearly loved husband of the late Rosa, much loved father and father-in-law of Rose Fitzgerald (ChCh), Helen and Rob Hughes (Kumara), Anne and Grant Osmers (ChCh), and Patrick and Julie Fitzgerald (Wainihinihi), loved grandad Pat of Tim, Georgia, John, Kaden, Janae and Max, loved brother and brother-in-law of Joan and the late Jack Meates, Charlotte and the late Frank Greenlees, Eileen and the late Davy Topliss, Gerhard and Jill Fitzgerald, and Mike and Joan Fitzgerald, and a much loved uncle and friend. Aged 95 years.
Rest In Peace.
Messages to 1 Tui St Kumara. Pat will be resting at his home at Wainihinihi. A Rosary for Pat will be held in St Patrick’s Catholic Church Third St Kumara on Thursday at 7.30pm. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated for Pat in St Patrick’s Catholic Church HIGH St, GREYMOUTH on Friday at 12noon, followed by interment in the Karoro Lawn Cemetery.
Anisy Funeral Home Greymouth.

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CROMB, Suzanne Burns (Sue)

On October 14, 2022, peacefully surrounded by her loving family. Dearly loved wife of John, loved mother and mother-in-law of Paul, Belinda and Izaac. Much adored Nana of Mia, Paris, Oli, Toby, Benji, Jack, and Luke, and loved sister of Pam and the late Doug. Many thanks to the staff at Nurse Maude for their care of Sue. Messages may be addressed to The Family of the late Sue Cromb, c/- PO Box 39001, Christchurch 8545. In lieu of flowers, donations to Nurse Maude Hospice would be appreciated and may be made online at nursemaude.org.nz>donate-now. A Celebration of Sue’s life will be held in our Westpark Chapel, 467 Wairakei Road, Burnside, on Thursday, October 20, at 2.00pm, private cremation thereafter.

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CARPENTER, Rose

Passed away peacefully in the care of the Iona Wing, Peacehaven, Invercargill, on Saturday, October 15, 2022. Aged 81 years. Much loved dog owner and loved mother of Donna, Neil, Ellen-Marie, Mark and Megan. Dearly loved Grandmother and Great-Grandmother of her extended family. Rose’s family wish to thank Iona Wing Staff, Peacehaven, for their love and support. A celebration of Rose’s life will be held in J Fraser and Sons Chapel, Cnr Esk and Doon Streets, Invercargill, at 2.00pm on Wednesday, October 19. Private cremation to follow. Messages to 18 Lor n Street, Invercargill 9810, and tributes may be left on Rose’s tribute page at frasersfunerals.co.nz/tributes.

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HILL, Anne Maree(nee Reedy)

Peacefully at home in Richmond, on Friday, October 14, 2022; aged 76 years. Dearly loved wife of Jim. Loved mother and mother-in-law of Timothy and Samantha, Rachel and Rowan. Cherished Nana of Eyelish, Isabella, Anjuli, Matthew, and James. Treasured sister of John and Margaret Reedy, Michael and Gillian Reedy, Peter and Frith Reedy, Shelley and the late Mikhail Szybowski, Linda and Michael Reedy, Paul and Sandra Reedy, Danny and Desma Reedy, Robert and Jenny Reedy, Matthew and Vanessa Reedy, Kate and Graham Alfeld, Tracey and Geoff Young, Angela and Gavin Kearns, Pat and Leanne Reedy, and Victoria Reedy. Loved niece of Marg Moynihan and Shirl McNabb and sister-in-law of Caroline McMillan, Patty Wilson, and Nancy Farrell. Much loved aunty of all her nieces and nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews. Anne was dearly loved and will be greatly missed by all her family and friends. A Requiem Mass to celebrate Anne’s life will be held at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church, 35 William Street, Richmond, on Wednesday, October 19 at 11.00am, followed by interment at Richmond Cemetery. The Rosary will be recited for Anne at the abovementioned Church, on Tuesday, October 18 at 7.00pm. Messages to The Hill Family, C/- 24 Champion Road, Richmond 7020.

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WELSH, Nikki

Dearly loved daughter of the late Bruce and Monica Hawkins. Loved sister and sister-in-law of LeeAnn and Neil, Shelley and Dean, and the late Danny, and much loved Auntie.
Spirit to spirit and heart
to heart, sisters forever
together and apart.

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BRYANT, Ralph Noel

Peacefully, surrounded by family at home on Saturday 15 October 2022, aged 85. Deeply loved husband and best friend of Fay. Loved Dad and father-in-law of Michelle and Robert Lind, Michael and Anne, Wayne and Wendy. Cherished Grandad and great-Grandad. A service to celebrate Ralph’s life will be held at Eagars Te Henui Chapel, 174 Lemon Street, New Plymouth on Wednesday 19 October 2022 at 2.00pm, followed by a private cremation. Messages to the Bryant family may be left on Ralph’s tribute page at eagars.co.nz/ralph.

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