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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HARDING-HARPER, Cheryl-Ann (nee Wilson)

Of Blenheim. Passed away peacefully at home on Monday, October 10, 2022, aged 50. Dearly loved eldest daughter of Suzanne King (Renwick) and Trevor Wilson (dec), and step-daughter of Bruce King. Beloved mother of Ayden, sister and sister-in-law of Dawn and Jason Routledge (Richmond), auntie to her nephews and nieces, and great-aunt to baby Eden. Messages to c/- PO Box 9, Blenheim 7240 or www.cloudybayfunerals.co.nz... At Cheryl’s request a private cremation has been held.

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ROUTLEY, Norman Bruce

Born in Lower Hutt on October 8, 1928, passed away peacefully at Duart Rest Home, Havelock North, on October 12, 2022, aged 94. Loved husband of Valerie (deceased), loved father of Wendy (deceased), Rodger, Allan, Debbie and Meagan. Much loved grandfather and great-grandfather. A private family service is to be held, followed by a memorial service with a date to be advised in 2023. Many thanks to the wonderful team at Duart Rest Home for their care of Bruce. Messages to the Routley Family, C/o PO Box 439, Napier 4140.

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PRINGLE, Brent

Loved nephew, cousin and friend of Noreen and Dennis Hanover, Valerie, Kelvin, KB, Stephen, Peter, Kellie and Joanne.
Suddenly you are gone,
but you will live in our hearts forever. Rest In Peace.

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PRINGLE, Brent Ian

Passed suddenly on Sunday 9th October 2022, aged 44 years. We lost our beloved son, father, brother, uncle, and friend. Husband of Trish. Loving Dad of Sekani, Isariah, and Danae. Dearly loved son of John and Coralie. Brother and brother-in-law of Scott and Max, and Robbie and Tash. Awesome uncle of Cassidy, Cooper, Archer, Jai, and Emme. All messages may be sent to ’The Pringle Family’, c/- PO Box 4016, New Plymouth 4340, or left online at
wabraham.co.nz/notices
A service for Brent will be held at Knox Church Community
Centre, 17 Grey Street, Waitara on Monday 17th October 2022 at 11

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KOMATAS, Anna (Ninika)

Loved aunt of Nadia & Costelo, great-aunty to Nick & Liz and Christina, and great-great-aunty to Yianni.
Always in our hearts

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McKENDRY, Ngaire Amelia(previously Whitehead)(nee Price)

On October 12, 2022, passed away peacefully at Ashwood Park Hospital, in her 91st year. Loved wife of the late Bruce and the late Claude Whitehead. Much adored mother and mother-in-law of Sandra and Bill Banham (Sydney), Denise and Tim Finch, David and Donna Whitehead (Perth), Tracey and Michael Lyon, and Kelly and Grant Stewart. A treasured grandmother of Yasmin; Penny, Lucy; Emma, Tom, Claudia; Amie, Harrison; and Eva, and a great-grandmother of her 13 great-grandchildren. Messages to C/- PO Box 9, Blenheim 7240 or www.cloudybayfunerals.co.nz... Special thanks to Dr Jenny O’Donnell for all her care over the years. At Ngaire’s request, a private family service will be held.

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HAYSTON, Beverley Eileen (Bev)

Peacefully on Wednesday, October 12, 2022. Dearly loved soulmate of Kerry, much loved mother and mother-in-law of Michelle and Paul, Brent and Jacquie, and Andrea. A loved Grandma to Charlee, Chris, Sam, Ryan, and Shaun; a loved sister to Annette, Doreen, and the late David, loved aunty of her nieces and nephews. A service to celebrate Bev’s life will be held in the Southland Crematorium Chapel, Rockdale Road, Invercargill, on Monday, October 17, at 10.30am. Messages to 162 Elles Road, Invercargill 9812.

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PRAGNELL, Valerie Ann

Peacefully on 11th October 2022, aged 76 years. Devoted and adored wife of Kevin. Loved mother to Shane and Brett. Cherished sister to Lorraine, Dee and Kevin. As per Val’s wishes, a private cremation will be held.
Gee & Hickton - Porirua
www.geeandhickton.co.nz...
Tel. (04) 237 5332 FDANZ

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OPIE, Brian John

Passed away peacefully on 12 October 2022. Deeply loved husband of Anne, father of Rachel and Joss, father-in-law of Louisa and Thomas, and grandfather of Gabriel, Nico and Theo.
Brian lives in our hearts, minds, and memories, and
we hold him close forever.
Brian will be buried at Makara Cemetery, followed by a celebration of his life. We are very grateful to the staff at Mary Potter Hospice for all they did for Brian and us. In place of flowers, please make donations to the Hospice. Messages for the family can be sent to C/- Lychgate Funerals, 306 Willis St, Aro Valley, Wellington.
Lychgate Funerals
FDANZ 385 0745
www.lychgate.co.nz...

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KOMATAS, Anna(Ninika)

Our dearly beloved Aunty of Costa and Gloria, great-Aunty of Dimitri and Emma, Angela and Cam, and great-great-Aunty of Zander, Leo, Luka and Amalia.
A beautiful lady loved by all.

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McKENDRY, Ngaire Amelia(Whitehead) (nee Price)

My best friend, companion, confidante, has passed away. “My Mum”. Missed dearly by your adoring granddaughter Amie, husband Dave and great-grandchildren Ella and George (Brisbane); grandson Harrison and wife Libby (New York). “Mum was very proud of you all”. Special thanks to Marlia, Leslie and Jill for your wonderful care at Ashwood Park Retirement Village. A big thank you to Ngaire and Mandy, Mum’s hairdressers over the years. She treasured those visits.
Rest in peace Mum,
the battle is over now.
All our love, Michael and Tracey (daughter).

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MURDOCH, Russell Bruce (Rusty or Murdz)

02.08.1956 — 13.10.2022
Aged 66. Dearly beloved partner and soulmate of Paula, beloved father of Brendon and Laura. Beloved grandfather of Blake, Regan, Indy, and Rocco. Son of Peg and Cam Murdoch, brother and brother-in-law of Peter Little* and Kaye Gates, Clelland and Alva Murdoch, John Murdoch* (Australia), Richard and Huia Wixon (Christchurch), and Pam and Chris Glover (Christchurch). Rusty extended his love and devotion to Tamati, Kylie, Eric, and whanau. Pops to Kyrin, Jayda, Isabella, Charlie, and Lewis. Russell’s service will be held at the Southland Crematorium on Monday, October 17, commencing at 2.00pm. Messages to 575 Tay St, Invercargill, or can be left on Russell’s tribute page www.distinctfunerals.co.nz...
(*denotes deceased)

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SHADWELL, Graeme

CMG (former Commissioner of Works and Project Director Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa).
On October 11, 2022 at Hutt Hospital, Lower Hutt; aged 88 years. Dearly loved husband of Jill. Loved father and father-in-law of Steve & Amanda, Heather, Kari & Kester. Proud Grandad of Talia and Joe, Josef, Louis and Katelyn; Darren and Holly, Kate, Lucy and Haydon; and George, and Great-Grandad of Lucas and Addison. Loved brother of Alan and Joan (dec). In lieu of flowers, donations to Wellington Free Ambulance would be appreciated and may be left at the service or made online. A service for Graeme will be held in Kingswood, Cnr King & Cairo Street, Upper Hutt, on Tuesday, October 18, 2022 at 2.00pm, followed by private cremation. Messages may be sent to “the Shadwell family”, C/- PO Box 30-127, Lower Hutt 5010.

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MIDDLETON, Reverend Monsignor William George James (Bill)

Loved and respected Priest of the Diocese of Christchurch for 58 years. Peacefully at Christchurch Hospital on Wednesday, October 12, 2022.
Rest in Peace.
Requiem Mass will be celebrated at St Mary’s Pro Cathedral, 373 Manchester St, Christchurch, on Monday, October 17 at 1.00pm, and then interment at the Memorial Park Cemetery, corner of Ruru Road and Cypress Street. Vigil Prayers will be held at Christ the King Catholic Church, Greers Road, Burnside, on Sunday evening at 7.00pm.

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ELIASON, Mary Valerie (Val)

It is with sadness that the members of Kaponga Women’s Institute send our deepest condolences to Val’s family on her recent passing. We are all so proud of her achievements within our W.I. organisation, both nationwide, and here among us all at Kaponga.
— Fiona Collins, Secretary, Kaponga Women’s Institute

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