MacIVOR, Frances Mary
Passed away peacefully on Wednesday 12th October 2022 at Charles Fleming Retirement Village. Dearly loved wife of Aldous, beloved sister of Pat, Angela and Joy, special Aunt to her nieces and nephews. An accomplished teacher, for a time Deputy Principal at St Benedict’s School in Khandallah. Frances studied singing in New Zealand and England, performing on both stage and television. She and Aldous performed in concerts in Kapiti to raise funds for deserving causes. Funeral details will be announced as soon as a date has been finalised.
VICAR, Betti Balfour (BB)
Our dear BB passed away on Sunday, October 2, 2022, comfortably and peacefully, after a fulfilled and enjoyable 89 years. She now joins her beloved late husband Vic (Poppa). Her family, Michael and Sonya, Quimby and Josh, Milan; Anton and Nancy, Oliver, Will, loved their time with BB and will miss her dearly. Messages may be addressed to The Family of the late Betti Vicar, c/- PO Box 39001, Christchurch 8545. As per BB’s wishes, in lieu of a service, close family have celebrated her life.
O’DRISCOLL, Brian
All Club Members are invited to attend the Funeral Service for our Life Member Brian O’Driscoll, 1.00pm on Tuesday October 18 at Basilica. Club Number Ones to be worn.
Neville King
President
AMER, Allen Noel
Passed away peacefully on October 13, 2022. Dearly loved husband of Betty. Cherished father and father-in-law of Tasha and Woody, and Allen. Treasured grandad of Clayton, and Kyle, and a very special great-grandad of Elara. Loved brother and brother-in-law of Ray and Jill, Dave and Jeanette, Sid and Judy, the late Shirley, and Lewis, and Irene and the late Bob. Loved by all his nieces and nephews. Messages to the Amer family, c/- PO Box 35, Rangiora 7440. A Celebration of Allen’s life will be held at the Northbrook Chapel, Spark Lane (off Northbrook Road), Rangiora, on Tuesday, October 18 at 1.30pm.
KING, Leslie Alan (Les)
4/7/734 Pacific Islands
267047 Italy
Passed away peacefully in the care of the doctors and nurses at Southland Hospital on Wednesday, October 12, 2022. Aged 101 years. Loving husband of the late Flossie. Loved father and father-in-law of Alan* and Carole, Shirley, Neil and Merle, Judith and Alasdair, Lindsay, Wayne and Erice. A loved Grandad of all his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. A service to celebrate Les’s life will be held in J Fraser and Sons Chapel, cnr Esk and Doon Streets, Invercargill, on Tuesday, October 18 at 10.30am. Private interment to follow. Messages to 507 Forest Hill Crossing Road, RD 1, Winton 9781 or to Les’s tribute
page at frasersfunerals.co.nz/tributes where livestream details are available.
(*denotes deceased)
QUIRKE, Graham Michael
On October 14, 2022, at Elderslea Rest Home, Upper Hutt; aged 85 years. Dearly loved husband and best friend of Rosalie. Much loved father and father-in-law of Michael and Sharon, Jeffrey and Karen, Laurel and Peter. Proud Grandad of Cameron. Brother of Alison (dec), Colin (dec), and Tony and Paul. In lieu of flowers, donations to Te Omanga Hospice would be appreciated and may be made online or left at the service. A celebration of Graham’s life will be held in Kingswood, Cnr King & Cairo Street, Upper Hutt, on Thursday, October 20, 2022 at 10.30am, followed by private cremation. Those unable to attend can contact the funeral home for the livestream link. Messages can be sent to “the Quirke family”, C/- PO Box 30-127, Lower Hutt 5010.
PANNEKOEK, Anna Jane
Born on 22 September 1957, passed away at her home in Carterton on 29 September 2022. Much loved and dearly missed by her family. Loved daughter of the late Iris and Andreas Pannekoek. Cherished partner of the late Peter Hawthorne. Loved sister and sister-in-law to Stephen, Martin and Lorelle, and David. Loved Aunt of Kasha and Clarke, Brogan, Jonathan, Anneka and Sam, Alex and Thalia. Loved Great-Aunt of Lucas and Archer, Emilia and Sadie.
Rest in Peace,
pain is at an end,
may you find Peter and
know true love again.
A service will be held for Anna in Cornwall Manor, cnr Knights Road and Cornwall Streets, Lower Hutt, on Thursday, 20 October at 2.00pm, followed by a private cremation. Messages for the Pannekoek Family can be sent c/- PO Box 30-127, Lower Hutt 5040.
STEWART, Leone MacBean
Died peacefully in Christchurch on October 11, 2022. Loving daughter of the late Leonard and Zena Stewart. Loved by the Silvester sisters Lois Smith and Diane Wilton and their families. Messages to the Stewart family, C/- 19 London Street, Christchurch 8013. A service to celebrate Leone’s life will be held at St Barnabas Anglican Church, 145 Fendalton Road, Fendalton, Christchurch, on Saturday, October 22, 2022 at 11.00am.
KITE, Alison Mary (Ali)
Ali passed away suddenly at home on 9th October, 2022; aged 63 years.
Will be sadly missed
by all who knew her.
A celebration of Ali’s life will be held on Monday 17th October 2022 at 1.00pm. Simply Funerals, 388 Wairere Drive, Te Rapa. All communications to PO Box 10356, Te Rapa, To leave a tribute and watch a live stream visit
www.simplycremations.co.nz...
MASON, Marlene Mona
Passed away peacefully on October 13, 2022, at Bupa Ballarat Care Home, Rangiora, aged 88 years. Dearly loved wife of Maurice, much loved and treasured mother of Kaye and John, loved mother-in-law of Michael and Kaye, and loved Grandmother of Michayla. Special thanks to the kind staff at Bupa Ballarat who cared for Marlene over recent months. In lieu of flowers, donations to Dementia Canterbury would be appreciated. Messages may be addressed to Maurice c/- Bupa 278 West Belt, Rangiora 7400. At Marlene’s request, a private funeral service will be held followed by a private cremation.
‘Forever in our hearts
and sadly missed’.
HARROP, Margaret (Helen Margaret)
Peacefully, on Thursday 13 October 2022, aged 92 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Gordon. Much loved Mum of Brian & Sandra, Alan & Bronwyn, Kay & Phil, Peter, Louise & Brent. Loved Grandma of Michael, Mark, Paul, Amy; Glenn, Megan; Jonathon, Luci, Rebecca; Adam, Ellen, Hannah; and her 18 great-grandchildren. All messages to the Harrop Family, c/- PO Box 4449, Hamilton 3247. A celebration of Margaret’s life will be held at Ngaruawahia Community Church, 28 Galileo Street, Ngaruawahia, on Tuesday 18 October 2022 at 11.00am, after which Margaret will be laid to rest next to Gordon.
KINCAID, Elizabeth Mitchell (Betty)
Peacefully at Rowena Jackson Retirement Village, on Thursday, October 13, 2022, with family at her side. Aged 92 years. Loved wife of the late Ken. Dearly loved Mum and mother-in-law of Diane and Graeme Spittle (The Key), Grant and Barbara Kincaid (Drummond). Devoted Nana of Natasha, Lana, Trent, Haylee, Ryan, and Rachel. A loved Nana of her 10 great-grandchildren. The family wish to thank the kind staff of Rowena Jackson, especially the Salsbury Wing for their care of Betty. A private family service to farewell Betty will be held. Messages to Bellfield, RD 2, Te Anau 9672, or to Betty’s tribute page at frasersfunerals.co.nz/tributes
WILLIAMS, John
20 April 1945 –
12 October 2022
Passed away peacefully after a short, unexpected illness. In his 78th year. John was surrounded by his loving family and friends. Treasured by his wife Heather, a loving stepdad to Wendy and Dean, Tim and Ali, Grandfather to Shannon, Zach and Riley. The family would like to express their sincere thanks to the staff at Christchurch Hospital ICU. A service to celebrate John’s life will be held at Hope Funerals Chapel, Friday, October 21, 2022 at 2.00pm. In lieu of flowers, donations to Christchurch Hospital ICU would be appreciated. Messages to the family, c/- Hope Funerals, 27 Amyes Road, Hornby, Christchurch.
DUNFORD, Sally Margaret Logan
On October 13, 2022, passed away peacefully at Park Lane Retirement Village, aged 82 years. Beloved daughter of the late Bob and Lal Logan. Dearly loved wife of the late Jim, cherished mother and mother-in-law of Devon and Maryanne, Mark (deceased), Patrick, Andrew and Sue, and Jocelind. Adored grandmother of Eliana, Roman, Harry, and Rio. Loved sister and sister-in-law of John and Di, and Geoff (deceased) and Deb. The family would like to thank the staff of Park Lane and Ward 23 at Christchurch Hospital for their care of Mum. Messages may be addressed to The Family of the late Sally Dunford, c/- PO Box 39001, Christchurch 8545. For those wishing to pay their respects, Sally will be at home at Maryville Courts, 155 Salisbury Street, on Monday, October 17, between 11.00am and 5.00pm. A Requiem Mass will be celebrated in St Mary’s Pro-Cathedral, 373 Manchester Street, on Tuesday, October 18, at 1.30pm, private interment thereafter. A Vigil Service will be held in the Community Centre Lounge at Maryville Courts, 155 Salisbury Street, on Monday, October 17, at 7.00pm.
O’DRISCOLL, Brian Matthew
Passed away peacefully on Thursday, October 13, 2022, in his 84th year. Eldest son
of the late Bernadette and Matthew. Much loved Husband of Marie, devoted father and father-in-law of Kelly and Nicola, Patsy, Shane and Sally. Loved grandfather of Connor, Lucy, and Sam; Thomas, Henry, and Mathew; and Evie. Loved brother and brother-in-law of Patricia (dec), Mick and Shirley, Peter (dec) and Lynne (dec), Terry (dec) and Dot, Tony and Debbie. Respected friend to Toby and uncle to all his nieces and nephews. Special thanks to the Croft for their wonderful care and support. A Requiem Mass for Brian will be held at Sacred Heart Basilica on Tuesday, October 18 at 1.00pm, followed by private cremation. To view this service via livestream, please use the following link https
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