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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McNAE, Kenneth Edward (Ken)

Passed away peacefully at his Taonui home on Sunday, October 16th, 2022, aged 79 years. Reunited with his beloved wife Jan. Adored Dad and father-in-law of Pete and Lee, Wayne (deceased) and Philippa, Sharon and Al, and Jackie. Precious Pop of Chris, Ashleigh, Cameron, Lachlan, Jess, and Emily and Pop Pop to baby Emma. Messages to the McNae family, C/- 280 Kimbolton Road, Feilding 4702. Donations in lieu of flowers to Arohanui Hospice would be appreciated and may be left in the chapel foyer. Friends are invited to attend a service for Ken at the Feilding Funeral Chapel, 282 Kimbolton Road, Feilding, on Wednesday, October 19th, 2022, at 2.00pm, followed by private cremation. For those unable to attend, you may watch live at www.beauchamp.co.nz...
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BATCHELOR, Leila Amy

Leila passed away peacefully, after a short illness, at Taranaki Base Hospital on Saturday 15 October 2022, surrounded by her loving family. Dearly loved wife and “Pearl of the Reef” of Bill. Much loved and adored mum of Steven and Meredith, Karen and Robyn Ngaia, Geoff and Deanne. A loved nan who taught all her grandchildren and great-grandchildren to cherish the fun in life. Many thanks to the staff on Ward 2a, especially Jordan, your dedication and care is truly appreciated. Communication may be made c/- 9 Dixon Ave, Hawera 4610. Family and friends are invited to celebrate Leila’s life at the Taranaki Crematorium, New Plymouth, on Wednesday 19th October 2022, commencing at 11.00am.

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GAIR, Judith Alison (nee Edgar)

Passed away peacefully at Wellington Hospital on October 13, 2022. Dearly loved wife of the late Irving Gair. Adored mother of Richard and Andrew. Mother-in-law of Janine and cherished Gran of Josh and Frankie. Beloved sister and sister-in-law of Hilary and Michael Cornwell, and dearest Aunty Juey of Claire. If you are unable to attend and would like to join us online, please email Andrew at andrewjgair@gmail.com and he will send you the link. In lieu of flowers, donations to Dementia NZ would be much appreciated and can be made at www.dementia.nz.... If you would like to send the family a message, please write in Judith’s online tribute book at www.tributes.co.nz... or post to PO Box 147379, Ponsonby, Auckland. A celebration of Judith’s life will be held at The Wilson Funeral Home, 375 Adelaide Road, Newtown, Wellington on Wednesday, October 19, 2022 at 2.00pm. Following the service friends and family are warmly invited to join us for afternoon tea and share some memories of Judith.

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PSATHAS, Emmanuel

Aged 86, passed away
on October 15, 2022, in Thessaloniki, Greece. Widower of Anastasia (Soula), beloved father of Tania and John, beloved father-in-law of Carla, and much loved Grandfather of Emanuel and Zoe. A man of great integrity and the foundation stone of our family’s strength. At home and at peace at last. Now with Soula again. We will miss you Papou.

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MEHLHOPT, Audrey Freda

Passed away peacefully on Friday, October 14, 2022 at Strathallan Life Care, Timaru. Dearly loved wife of the late Jack, treasured mother and mother-in-law of Denise and Dennis (USA), Lesley and Nick (USA), the late Eva Joan, Mark and Sharon (Christchurch), Chris and Sue (Christchurch), Michelle and Ross Moore (Fairlie), and adored grandma of her 13 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren. A service for Audrey will be held at Betts Funeral Services, 33 North Street, Timaru, on Tuesday, October 25, at 1.00pm, followed by interment at the Timaru Cemetery. Messages to the Mehlhopt family, 6/4 Beverley Road, Timaru 7910.

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GAIR, Judith Alison(nee Edgar)

Passed away peacefully at Wellington Hospital on October 13, 2022. Dearly loved wife of the late Irving Gair. Adored mother of Richard & Andrew. Mother-in-law of Janine, and cherished Gran of Josh & Frankie. Beloved sister and sister-in-law of Hilary & Michael Cornwell, and dearest Aunty Juey of Claire. If you are unable to attend and would like to join us online, please email Andrew at andrewjgair@gmail.com and he will send you the link. In lieu of flowers, donations to Dementia NZ would be much appreciated and can be made at www.dementia.nz.... If you would like to send the family a message, please write in Judith’s online tribute book at www.tributes.co.nz... or post to PO Box 147379, Ponsonby, Auckland. A celebration of Judith’s life will be held at The Wilson Funeral Home, 375 Adelaide Road, Newtown, Wellington, on Wednesday 19 October 2022 at 2.00pm. Following the service friends and family are warmly invited to join us for afternoon tea and share some memories of Judith.

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MOFFAT, Ann McLachlan

Passed away peacefully on October 14, 2022, aged 94 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Walter, dearly loved mother of Christine, and the late Iain, mother-in-law of Karen, grandmother of Jordan, Mackenzie, Drew, Tori, and the late Declan. A special friend of Wendy, Tommy, and Tom. Special thanks to the amazing staff at Diana Isaac Retirement Village for their wonderful care of Ann. A Service to celebrate Ann’s life will be held in our Christchurch Crematorium Chapel, 65 Vickerys Road, Wigram, on Wednesday, October 19, at 2.00pm. Private cremation thereafter.

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PATERSON, David Thomas (Paddy)

Suddenly in Christchurch, on Friday, October 14, 2022, aged 80. Husband of Robyn and formerly of the late Jenny. Father and father-in-law of Scott, and Hayden and Kelly. Beloved grandfather of Cody, Makaylah, Logan, Brooke, Mila and Tommy. Great-grandfather of Kysharn. Messages to the family of David Paterson, c/- PO Box 10345, Christchurch 8145. A celebration of David’s life will be held in the Ferry Park Chapel, 297 Ferry Road, on Thursday, October 20, at 1.00pm. Private cremation thereafter.

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FERGUSON, JamesDrummond (Gus)

Loved step grandfather of Michael, Justin and Anita Wright.
Will never forget the wee
drams and humor you
brought with you.

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FERGUSON, James (Gus) Drummond

Step Grandfather to Nathan, Hamish and Kerry. Grandpa Gus to Zak and Olivia.
You will always be Remembered With love.

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WIELGOLAWSKI, Helga

Peacefully on 16 October 2022. Beloved wife of the late Jozef and dearly loved mother of Raimund and Christina. Much loved by all her nieces, nephews and godchildren in New Zealand and Germany. Special thanks to Dr Stephanie Matich, the Wellington District Nursing Team and all at Mary Potter Hospice. Messages to ‘the Wielgolawski family’ can be left in Helga’s tribute book at www.tributes.co.nz... or posted c/- PO Box 14-366, Kilbirnie 6241. In lieu of flowers, donations to Mary Potter Hospice at www.marypotter.org.nz... would be appreciated. Helga’s Requiem Mass will be celebrated at St Patrick’s Catholic Church, Childers Terrace, Kilbirnie on Tuesday 18 October at 1.00pm.

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SMITH, Louis William

Passed peacefully, surrounded by family, at Archer Village, on Saturday, October 15, 2022, aged 80 years. Dearly loved husband of Janet, much loved father and father-in-law of Brendan, Nicky and Chris, Justine and Marco, Bridget and Paul, David and Pamela, and Kerry, cherished Grandad of Isabel, Maddie, Louis, Harry, Isaac (dec), Lillian, Ethan, and Emma. Messages may be addressed to The Family of the late Louis Smith, c/- 19 London Street, Richmond, Christchurch 8013. In lieu of flowers, donations to St John and can be made by following the link bit.ly... A Funeral Service to celebrate Louis’ life will be held at Nazareth Retirement Village Community Centre, on Wednesday, October 19, at 1.30pm.

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FARRY WILLIAMS, Margaret

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Passed away peacefully on 15 October 2022 after a long illness, surrounded by her family. Beloved wife of Tom Williams, precious mother of Lisa, Jami, and Tara Williams, and loved mother-in-law of John McCarthy and Krish Majumder. Amazing grandmother of Jackson McCarthy and Eshaan Majumder, and much loved sister of Pauline and the late Tom Farry, John and the late Pamela Farry, and Sue and the late Patrick Farry. Much loved and respected sister-in-law of the late Suzanne Kallil McPhee, the late Kenneth and Eleanor Kallil, and Katrina Kallil. Loved aunt and great-aunt of all
her nephews and nieces. A Requiem Mass to celebrate Margaret’s life will be celebrated at Church of Christ the King, 260 Richardson Road, Mt Roskill, Auckland, at 12 noon on Thursday 20th October 2022. Messages to 36A Seabrook Avenue, New Lynn, Auckland 0600 or Jamiwilliams5@gmail.com

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ALDERSLEY, Veronica Wendy (Ronnie)

On September 25, 2022, peacefully at Hutt Hospital; aged 87 years. Dearly loved wife of Ian. Much loved mother and mother-in-law of John & Janet, Wendy & Paul. Proud Granny and Gran of Vicky, Caleb, Hannah, Heath, Ruth and Daniel. Great-Grandmother of Sylvia, Sierra and Oscar. Dearly loved sister of Jean (dec) and Ann, sister-in-law of Daphne and Beverley. Loved by all her nieces and nephews. A service to celebrate Ronnie’s life will be held in Iona Centre, 11 Ebdentown Street, Upper Hutt, on Thursday, October 20, 2022 at 1.30pm. All messages to “the Aldersley Family”, c/- P.O. Box 30-127, Lower Hutt.

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MAY, Frank William

At Hutt Hospital with family by his side on 7 October 2022, after a brief illness, aged 83. Beloved husband of the late Marlene, father of Daryl and Adin, father-in-law of Sally and Jackie, and Poppa of Katherine, Robert, Ben, Sophie and Josh. Finally at mum’s side again. Respecting Frank’s wishes, a private service has been held.

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