O’CONNOR, Rex Thomas
Peacefully in Tauranga on Saturday 8th October 2022, aged 88 years. Much loved brother, uncle, and great-uncle. Special thanks to the staff of Ultimate Care Oakland for their outstanding and devoted care of Rex. In accordance with Rex’s wishes, a private service has been held. Messages to the O’Connor family, C/- PO Box 650, Tauranga 3144.
DUNN, Mona Winifred (Nicky)
On October 8, 2022. Much loved and very treasured great-aunt of Karen, Kate, and Beckie.
“As she was, she will always be, a very special part
of our family”
RULE, Kenneth Vernon (Ken)
On October 10, 2022, at Ashburton, aged 87 years. Very dearly loved husband
of Marguerite Winifred Rule (Sue), married for 65 wonderful years. He taught me photography, motor cycling (with great patience), engineering, wildlife photography, and travelling all around the South Island. I will miss him so very very much. Messages to 68 Elizabeth Street, Ashburton 7700. A private service for Ken has been held.
McDONALD, Gordon John Alexander
16.8.1943 — 10.10.2022
Husband of Joss. Awesome Dad to Jason, Hamish and Tara. Great father-in-law to Penny and Lytia. Special Mac to Fraser, Kate and Georgia. Please join us to celebrate John’s life at Dunstalls Funeral Services, Napier, on Monday 17th October at 11.00am. In lieu of flowers, a donation in John’s name to Blind Low Vision NZ would be appreciated. For more information please contact office@dunstalls.co.nz
A chapter completed
A page turned
A life well lived
A rest well earned
OMELVENA, Myrene Mavis
On October 6, 2022. Loved daughter of the late Herb and Shirley, sister of Suzanne, sister-in-law of Lachlan, auntie to Andrew, Lewis and Isobelle. A friend to many, loved by all.
Rest In Peace
A funeral service for Myrene will be held at Betts Funeral Services, 33 North Street, on Monday, October 17, at 2.00pm. Messages c/o Betts Funeral Services, PO Box 772, Timaru 7940.
HERCOCK, Graeme Leslie
Passed away peacefully, surrounded by love, on 8th October 2022, aged 81. Beloved soulmate of Helen. Much loved Dad of Julie and Averil. Brother of Lauraine and Odette. Adored Grandad of Jimi, Indy, Sophie, Ollie, and Callum, James and Beth. A Service will be held at Union Church, cnr Huia & Arthur Streets, Pahiatua, on Monday 17th October at 1.30pm, followed by burial at the Woodville Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations to Woodville Animal Welfare would be appreciated and may be left at the service. Messages to PO Box 44, Pahiatua 4941.
HODDER, Grant Thomas
Passed away suddenly at home on 8th October 2022, aged 60. Adored husband of Melanie. Loving father of Jade, Paris, Ebonee and Keegan. Loved son of the late Dick and Pat, and son-in-law of John and Marie Crane. Brother of Gavin and Faith, Jan and Mark, Terry and Suzanne, Bruce, Paul and Krista. Brother-in-law of Gillian and Jon, Kevin and Tracey. Uncle, great-uncle, friend and mentor to many. A farewell for Grant will be held at the Fraser Tech Rugby Club, on Monday 17th October at 2.00pm. In lieu of flowers donations to The Waterboy, https
CHAPPELL, Judith Annette (Judy)
Passed away peacefully at Nurse Maude Hospice on Monday, October 10, 2022, aged 76 years. Dearly loved mother and mother-in-law of Sue-Ann and Kirk Gervais, Dawn and Hugh Douglas-Withers, Marcus and Tammy Kean; Linda and Tony Green. Much loved Nana of Jonny, Caitlin, Anice, Olive, Daniel, Jamie, Mitchell and Jackson. Great Nanny Boop-Boop to Oliver, Lachlan, Eli and Carter. Much loved sister and sister-in-law of Geoff and Janie Proctor. Many thanks to Judy’s dear friend Jan Spence, and the staff at Nurse Maude Hospice for all their loving care of Judy. Loved and respected Toa of Kaylene and Manaaki Tahuhu. Messages to the family of Judy Chappell, c/- 19 London Street, Christchurch 8013. In lieu of flowers donations to the City Mission Wahine Whai Ora would be appreciated and may be made online only at bit.ly... (Memorial gifting website). A celebration of Judy’s life will be held at the Transitional Cathedral, 234 Hereford Street, Central Christchurch, on Friday, October 21, 2022, at 10.30am, followed by a private cremation.
PAIRAUDEAU, Bruce Hamilton
Passed away after a short illness, aged 91. Loving husband of the late Gillian, father of Jeffrey and the late Toni, and Poppa to Daniel, Sara, and the late Matthew. Special thanks to the staff at Raglan Rest Home. A casual celebration of Bruce’s life will be held at 2.00pm on Tuesday 19th October at Kaipaki Cricket Club, Cambridge. Contact jeff.pairaudeau@gmail.com for further information.
ADAMS, Pamela Mary (Pam) (nee Haywood)
Of Levin (formerly Wellington)
26.7.1938 — 11.10.2022
(84 years)
Passed peacefully at Ward 27, Palmerston North Hospital. Gone to be with her beloved husband Bob & son Robert. Dearly loved mother & mother-in-law of Deb & Rob. Much loved Nanny of Emily, Jack, & Max. Loved sister of Greg Haywood.
Words cannot express what you meant to us all.
You leave us with such loss but also with wonderful memories we will treasure.
We will love you forever.
Many thanks to all the staff of Palmerston North Hospital. A service to celebrate Pam’s life will be held at Harvey’s Chapel, 284 Oxford Street, Levin, on Friday 14 October, at 2.00pm, followed by the cremation at Horowhenua Crematorium, Levin. Messages please to Adams family, C/- 284 Oxford Street, Levin 5510.
GUINIVEN, Jennifer Leslie (Jeni)
Peacefully passed away at Kowhainui Rest Home on Tuesday 11 October 2022, aged 65 years, with her beloved husband, Warren, present. Dearly loved daughter of the late Herb and Leslie Cane. Loved sister to Bruce, Geoff and Sue. Adored mother, mother-in-law and nana to her children, their spouses and her 13 grandchildren. A service for Jeni will be held at the Rangatira Golf Club, 4818 State Highway 1, Hunterville, on Friday 14 October 2022, at 1.00pm. Followed by internment at Rangatira Cemetery, 326 Murimotu Road, Hunterville.
NZIFH
IRWIN, James Alexander (Jim)
Suddenly at home. In his 78th year. Loved elder son of the late Mary and Barney Irwin (Winton). Much loved brother and brother-in-law of Jackie and Trevor McKinlay, Annette* and George Hook, Carol and Russell Freeman (all of Cromwell), Lynley and Chris Taylor (Invercargill), and Alan*. A much loved uncle and great-uncle of his nieces and nephews. A service to celebrate Jim’s life is to be held at the Avenal Park Chapel, 75 Fox Street, Invercargill on Thursday, October 13, 2022 at 1.00pm. Message to 70 Centre Street, Invercargill 9812.
(*denotes deceased)
LITTLE, Bene Fay (nee Greig)
Passed away at her home surrounded by family on Monday 10th October 2022. Loved wife of Peter Little and late husband George Andrews. Loved daughter of Irene and Walter (Knobby) Greig (dec). Loved Mum of Johnny and Karen; Marcus; Barry and Becky; Trudy and Jamie. Loved Nana of ten and Great-Grandma of five. A farewell for Bene will be held at Cedarwood, 17 Parata Street, Waikanae, on Friday 14th October at 11.00am. You are then welcome to join the family for tea and cake. The final committal will then take place at the Waikanae Cemetery. For those who want to say their goodbyes before the service, Bene will be at the Funeral Home from 10.00am.
DAVIDSON, Cherilyn Dale (Cheri)(nee Montague)
On October 11, 2022 peacefully at home surrounded by family. Dearly loved wife of Dennis. Beloved mother of Natalie, Richard, and Louise. In lieu of flowers, donations to Te Omanga Hospice would be appreciated and may be left at the service or made online www.teomanga.org.nz.... Special thanks to Dr Kate Clarke and staff at Wellington Hospital. A service to celebrate Cheri will be held in Cornwall Manor, on Friday, October 14, 2022 at 2.00pm.
SILCOCK, Julene “Ginge” (nee Williams)
Peacefully surrounded by loving family at Nurse Maude Hospice on October 11, 2022, aged 61 years. Best buddy and wife of Phil. Loving and devoted Mum of Harry and Kate. Daughter of the late Aileen and Reeves Williams. Loved and treasured sister and sister-in-law of Sharlene and Ray, Wayne and Maggie, Biz and Duck, Mark and Kelsey. Adored and adoring Auntie of Miki, Timmy, Abby-Lee, Johnny, Emma, Ben, Laura, Libby, Alice, Reeve and Addison. Ginge meant so much to so many. Messages to PO Box 14, Fox Glacier 7886 or can be left on Ginge’s tribute page at www.thompsonfd.co.nz.... Our heartfelt gratitude to all the medical staff who cared for Ginge during her short illness. In lieu of flowers please make donations to the Nurse Maude Hospice. She will be at home in Bethels Road, Springston, before her final journey to be laid at rest in Fox Glacier. Funeral details to follow.
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