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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SMITH, Joy Alys

07.07.1926 — 04.10.2022
Aged 96 years, passed away peacefully at The Wood Retirement Village in Nelson. Loved only daughter to the late Sydney and Hilda Smith, and loved niece to the late Mary Alice Smith and Robert Smith. Much treasured mum to Prue, beloved Gran to Dion, Stacy and Marissa, and cherished Great-Gran to Ollie and Uri. A private service and cremation has been held.

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HOBBS, Lorraine Edith (nee Fisher)

Aged 85 years. After a long battle with dementia, passed away at 10.20pm on Friday, October 7, 2022, surrounded by family. She will be missed by Jimmy and Diane, Lorraine and the late Wayne Carson, Colleen and Tommy Cairns, Trevor, and Warren, 11 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. A special thanks to the Special Care Unit staff at Charles Upham Rymans Rangiora for caring for our mum over the last 6 years. A private burial at Springston Cemetery has been held. Messages to the family of Lorraine Hobbs can be sent to c/- PO Box 26112, Christchurch 8148.

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WEDEKIND, Dorothy Anne(Anne/Mumski)

Late of 71 Seatoun Heights Road, Wellington, passed away on October 7, 2022, one month exactly before her 98th birthday. She was the beloved wife of the late Steve Wedekind, beloved mother and mother-in-law of Cherry and Laurie McCallum, Howard and Michelle Wedekind, loved grandmother to Andre and Bronwyn, Joseph and Vida, Timothy and Angela, Coralie and James, Jessie and Tom. Beloved great-grandmother to her seven great-grandchildren.
Our hearts are full of love
and awe of a fantastic, energetic person who
lived life to the full.

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WARE, Vicki-Maree

Passed away peacefully on October 9, 2022, at her home surrounded by family and friends, in her 59th year. A dearly loved daughter of the late Joyce and Ray. A treasured sister, sister-in-law and a very special aunty and friend to many. Messages c/- the Ware family, to 78 Brisbane Street, Waltham, Christchurch 8023. At Vicki-Maree’s request a private cremation has been held.
“Vicki you’ll be sadly missed but never forgotten.”

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van BEERS, Ivy Patricia

Passed away peacefully on Wednesday, 5 October 2022, after a long illness. Dearly loved wife of John. Loved and treasured mother, mother-in-law, Nana and Oma. A special thank you to the staff at Winara Care Home for their care. As per Ivy’s wishes a private cremation has been held. All messages to the van Beers family me be sent C/- PO Box 119, Paraparaumu, 5254.

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BEACH, Helen Mary

On October 8, 2022, passed peacefully in her sleep. Loved mother of Kevin, Russell, and the late Trish, loved mother-in-law of Anne, and Debbie. Also loved Nana of all her grandchildren.
Sadly Missed
Messages to beachkev56@gmail.com. In accordance with Helen’s wishes, a private cremation has been held.

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BEVINS, Valerie Joy

Peacefully at Maryann Rest Home, Stratford on Friday 7th October 2022. Loved wife of the late Turner, loved mother and mother-in-law of Kaytrena and Kevin Gibson; Carl and Lorraine Bevins; Leigh and Bryan Forbes. Loved gran to Hazel; Brook; Andrew; Jared; Kelsi and great-gran of her 7 great-grandchildren. All messages can be sent to C/- PO Box 218, Stratford 4352. In accordance with Valerie’s wishes a private cremation has been held.

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MOS, Frances

Passed away peacefully at Eldon Lodge on 6 October 2022. Loved wife of Gerry (dec), loved mother and mother-in-law of Michael, Tony & Kristene. Loved Grandma of David & Kirsty, Elizabeth & Jason. Great-Grandma of Nicholas & Jodie. Special thanks to all the medical staff that have looked after Frances so well over recent times. A private family service has been held.

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FRIEND, Audrey

Peacefully on 8th October 2022, in her 96th year. Loved mother of Sue Clothier and Michael Friend. Mother-in-law of Ted (dec) and Cheryl. Loved Nana of Jessica and Andrew (dec). At Audrey’s request a private cremation has been held.

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RICHARDS, Alethea Margaret (Margaret)

Passed away peacefully on Sunday 2nd October 2022, aged 88 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Keith. Dearly loved mother of Mark, Brian and Lynne. A private family gathering for Margaret has been held.

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COX, Freda Clare

Passed away peacefully on Thursday 6 October 2022, aged 87 years. Dearly loved wife and soulmate of the late Ron for 64 years. Loved Mum of Brian, David, Lynne, Ian and mother-in-law of Maureen (dec), Deidre, Larissa and Karen. Loved nana of Michelle, Ashleigh, Lianna, Gabrielle, Matthew, Emily, Jessica and great-grandmother of Oakland. Loved sister of Alice (dec) and Hazel and sister-in-law of Ken (dec), Les (dec), Val, Ray (dec), Barry, Barbara. A private funeral service and cremation has been held.

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LOUGHRAN, Elizabeth (Lizzie)

Peacefully on Monday 10 October 2022 at Bupa Whitby Home. Loved mother of Louise, Kathleen, Sean and Jody, partner of Bob. Loved grandmother to all her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Special thanks to the staff at Millvale House and Bupa Whitby for all their care. A private service and cremation for Lizzie has been held.

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CHAMBERS, Daphne Phyllis

Passed away peacefully at Duart House, Havelock North, on October 11, 2022, aged 82 years. Loved wife of the late Walter (Robin). Loved mother and mother-in-law of Dawn, Peter and Sue. Loved sister of Peter Brown. Special thanks to the staff at Duart. At Daphne’s request, a private cremation has been held. Messages to the Chambers Family, c/- PO Box 439, Napier 4140.

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HOLLAND, Warren Raymond

Passed away peacefully on October 8, 2022, aged 69 years, after a year long battle with cancer. Loving husband to Verna. Much loved father to Vanessa, Joseph, Angela, Aimee, and Nicola. Devoted grandfather to his grandchildren, and friend to many. A private ceremony has been held as per Warren’s wishes. Private memorial to be held. In lieu of cards or flowers, donations to Nurse Maude or the Cancer Society would be appreciated.

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PEACOCK, Shirley Anne

On Tuesday, September 6, 2022, at Burlington Village, Christchurch, aged 99. Born November 19, 1922, in Timaru, daughter of the late Hilda and Arthur Hay, sister of the late Ian. Dearly loved wife of the late Bob Peacock. Loved mother and mother-in-law of Julie and Bruce Benseman (Wellington). Cherished grandmother of Timothy (New York), and Gregory (Wellington), and great-grandmother of Isabella, and Amy. Loved aunt of Lindsay, Kevin and Jennifer, and Diane, Judith and Suzanne, and their families. A private funeral service has been held. Messages to PO Box 17388, Wellington 6147.

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