GREER, Richard Douglas
After a brief illness, in Dunedin Hospital, on Thursday, October 13, 2022; aged 70 years. Much loved husband of Gillian Thomas, adored father and father-in-law and father-out-law of Jessie and Rob, Tom and Paula, Harry and Hannah, and Billy and Lily. Loved by all his extended family.
There was no one else like Richard, he was truly one of a kind and touched the hearts of so many people.
A celebration of Richard’s life will be held in Hope and Sons Chapel, 523 Andersons Bay Road, Dunedin at 2.00pm,
on Saturday, October 22, followed by private cremation. Messages to 297 Wakari Road, Helensburgh, Dunedin 9010; to Gillian via gillianthomas@xtra.co.nz or on Richard’s page www.tributes.co.nz...
JOHNSTONE, Ashley John William
Unexpectedly, at his home in Gore, on Thursday, October 13, 2022, aged 57 years. Dearly loved son of the late Colin and Joan, and Les Beer, cherished brother, stepbrother and brother-in-law of Colleen, and Tony, Gordon Beer, Sharon Piercy, and their partners. Loved by all his nieces and nephews. A service to celebrate Ashley’s life will be held on Thursday, October 20, at 11.00am at the Balclutha Lawn Cemetery. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to Diabetes NZ. Special thank you to all the kind people that befriended him. Messages to 3 Ruia Street, Gore 9710.
SMITH, Sarah Josie
On 14th October 2022, peacefully at Wellington Regional Hospital, aged 74. Dearly loved wife of Ian, loving mother and mother-in-law of Andrew & Cecily and Victoria & John. Devoted grandmother of Isabelle and Sophia. Daughter of the late Alfred and Josie Smith. Sister and sister-in-law of Jane, David, and Douglas. Loved by all her nieces and nephews. Special thanks to the staff of Te Hopai Home and Hospital and Wellington Regional Hospital Ward 6 North staff for their care and support of Sarah. In lieu of flowers donations to Kaibosh Food Rescue would be appreciated and may be made online at
BARNES, Craig Douglas
Beloved son of Cliff and Irene, loved brother and brother-in-law of Rosslyn and Stewart Cull, Robert*, Debbie and John* Rangi (QLD), Geoff and Denisa, Leith and Daryl Olsen. Much loved by his many nieces and nephews and great-nieces and nephews.
Rest easy our love we will miss you greatly.
(*denotes deceased)
SMITH, Warren Robert Sinclair
On 10 October 2022, at Taranaki Base Hospital, aged 71 years, loving son of Enid and Bob Smith (both deceased), loving brother of Sue Laurence, uncle of Jaymi-Lea, and Casey, and great-uncle of Korbyn, and Julia, and special friend of all his cousins. In accordance with Warren’s wishes, a private cremation has been held. A memorial service will be advised at a later date.
CLEAVER, Christine Myra (nee Nation)
Passed peacefully at Tainui Rest Home on Thursday 13th October 2022, aged 100 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Kevin. Loved mum of Brian and Wendy, Ray and Jenny, Maureen and Ashley, Michael and Sharyn. Loved Grandma of her 16 grandchildren. Loved Great-Grandmother to her tribe of great-grandchildren. Special thanks to the caring team at Tainui. All messages may be left online at wabraham.co.nz/notices. In lieu of flowers, donations to Hospice would be appreciated & may be left at the service. A service for Christine will be held at The Chapel of W. Abraham, 366 Devon Street East, New Plymouth, on Tuesday 18th October 2022 at 2.00pm, followed by a private cremation. The service will
be livestreamed and may be watched at wabraham.co.nz/webcasting/main-chapel
DERMODY, Cathryn Georgina (nee Valli)
It’s with great sadness that our dearly loved Mum/Nana passed away on Thursday, October 13, 2022, aged 74. Loved mother of Sean Dermody, Bridget and Sean Colyer. The best nana to her precious boys, Matt and Sam. Loved daughter of Jimmy* and Lorna* Valli. Loved sister and sister-in-law of Irene and Russell*, Gloria and Mervyn, Neville, Paula and Ken. Loved sister-in-law of the Dermody families and a loved aunty. Mum will be resting at Bridget’s house over the weekend. Private family service will be held at a later date. Messages to Cathryn’s tribute page at frasersfunerals.co.nz/tributes
(*denotes deceased)
BACK, Desmond Joseph John
On October 13, 2022, peacefully in Christchurch, aged 88 years. Dearly loved husband of Elaine. Loved father of Martin, Phillipa, Cathrine, Amanda, and David. Loved Pop of his grandchildren. Messages may be addressed to The Family of Des Back, c/- PO Box 26112, Christchurch 8148. Flowers respectfully declined. Donations in Des’ memory to the Heart Foundation would be appreciated and may be made at the service. The Service to Celebrate Des’ life will be held in St Mary’s Pro Cathedral, 373 Manchester St, on Thursday, October 20, at 1.30pm.
LUNDBERG, Brian Colin
30th December 1956 - 11th October 2022. Passed away on Tuesday, 11th October 2022. In his 65th year. Heartfelt thanks to the staff of Waikato Hospital. Beloved husband of Gloria. Brother
of Joy & Les. Friend to Stanly & Lincoln. A Service for Brian will be held at The Simply Funerals Chapel, 390 Wairere Drive, Te Rapa, Hamilton
on Tuesday, 18th October 2022 at 11.00am. All communications to Simply Funerals, PO Box 10356,
Te Rapa, Hamilton 3242,
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McKIMMIE, Murray David
On October 9, 2022, passed away peacefully at the Marlborough Hospice, aged 87 years. Loved husband of the late Margaret. Much loved father and father-in-law of Grant and Rachel, Bronwyn Cairns, and Russell. A loved brother, uncle and friend of many. Messages to c/- PO Box 9 Blenheim 7240 or www.cloudybayfunerals.co.nz... A private family service for Murray has been held with an interment at the Fairhall Cemetery.
“Together again with Margaret”
HINE, Raymond Allan Douglas
Passed peacefully at the Marlborough Hospice, on Wednesday, October 5, 2022, aged 89 years. Survived by his children Larry, Maree,
and Catherine. Messages to the family may be sent to www.cloudybayfunerals.co.nz... In accordance with Raymond’s wishes, a private cremation has taken place.
LAWRENCE, Te Morehu (Morris)
Lost his battle with cancer on Tuesday, October 11, 2022, having fought hard till the end. Much loved Dad and Dad-in-law of Natasha and Nathan, Brendon, Jared and Mel, and Carrie and Paul. Poppa of Max, Caleb, Tyler, Lyra, Millar, Eden, and Rhiannon. The tangi for Morris will be held at Te Awhina Marae, Pah Street, Motueka, on Friday, October 14, at 11.00am.
‘Ko te mauri he mea huna
ki te moana.’
‘The life force is hidden
in the sea.’
DEWHURST, Nigel Francis
Aged 85, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on 12th October 2022. Dearly loved husband of the late Pam. Loved father and father-in-law of Craig and Julie, and Gary and Debbie. Loving grandpa/poppa to his grandchildren. Special thanks to the staff of Lansdowne Park Village care unit. A memorial service to celebrate Nigel’s life will be held at a future date. A private cremation has been held as per family wishes. In lieu of flowers please donate to the Life Flight Trust.
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BURROWS, Harvey Edward
Passed away peacefully October 9, 2022. Loved second son of George and Kassie (both dec), brother and brother-in-law of Beaven and Nancy, Stuart and Judith, Lloyd (dec), Ross and Grace, Elaine, and Lyall and Michelle. Loved Uncle of all his nieces and nephews. A Service to celebrate to Harvey’s life will be held at Osbornes Funeral Directors Chapel, 197 Old Taupo Road, Rotorua, at 10am, on Friday, October 14, followed by private cremation.
IRWIN, Jean Elizabeth(nee Nicholl)
Formerly Broad Bay, latterly Rona Street, St Kilda). On October 11, 2022 peacefully at Dunedin Hospital; in her 102nd year. Loved wife of the late John, loved and loving mother and mother-in-law of David and Margaret, Gordon, Daphne (Cathy)*, Virg and Ron Garner, and Cynthia and Patrick Flanagan, and loved Grandma and Nana of all her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Family thank Jean’s neighbours and staff of Royal Dunedin Nursing services and Ward 3B Dunedin Hospital for their support, care, and respect. A service for Jean will be held in Hope and Sons Chapel, 523 Andersons Bay Road, Dunedin, at 10.00am on Saturday, October 15, the funeral then leaving for the Green Park Cemetery. Messages to 5 John Street, Abbotsford, Dunedin 9018, or leave a message on Jean’s page at www.tributes.co.nz... where you can also access a link to livestream the service.
(*denotes deceased)
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