Death Notices

A place to remember and celebrate the lives of those no longer with us

Recent Notices in New Zealand

Death

McCALL, Garth Armstrong

Passed away peacefully on Sunday 9 October 2022 after a courageous battle. Aged 73 years. Dearly loved husband and soulmate of Cathy. Much loved Dad of Sharon, Kaye, and Keith. Adored Poppa of Ashley, Tyler, Trinity, Terane, Shelby, and Paton; Great-Poppa of Isla, and Riley. Messages for Garth’s family can be left via
www.beauchamp.co.nz.... The family sincerely thanks Dr Anna Eglinton and the staff at Arohanui Hospice for their outstanding care and support. In lieu of flowers, donations via www.arohanuihospice.org.nz... would be greatly appreciated and may also be left in the Chapel foyer. A memorial service for Garth will be held in the Feilding Funeral Chapel, 282 Kimbolton Road, Feilding, on Thursday 13th October 2022, at 2.00pm.
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NORRISS, Patricia Mabel (nee Blair)

Peacefully at Nelson Hospital on Monday, October 10, 2022; aged 87 years. Dearly loved wife of Larry. Treasured mother and mother-in-law of Jenny and Wayne, Ritchie and Debbie. Loved Nana of Quinton (dec), Bradley and Jasmine, Nathan, Jarrod and Maxine, Isobel, Georgia, and Lauren. Special friend of Amanda.
Patricia was dearly loved and will be greatly missed by all her family and friends.
A service to celebrate Patricia’s life will be held at Waimea Richmond Funeral Services, 24 Champion Road, Richmond, on Friday, October 14 at 1.00pm, followed by private cremation. The service will be live-streamed for those unable to attend. Please email support@marsdenhouse.co.nz to obtain these details. Messages to The Norriss Family, C/- 41 Nile Street East, Nelson 7010.

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DUDLEY, Walter (Wally)

Members of the Maata Indoor Bowls wish to express their deepest sympathy to the Dudley family as Wally was a much valued member and fun loving community member.
— Lyn Rawlinson, President.

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PALMER, Peter Colin

Aged 82. Passed away after 18 months of loving care at Rawhiti Estate. The life of the party almost until the end. Dearly loved husband and best friend of Anthea. Fun-loving Dad of Anna and Andy, Rebecca and Ike. Stepfather to Libby and Paul, Jo and Caro. Teasing Grumps to Sophie, Tom, Lily, Hannah, Harry, Freddy, Felicity, Katie and Emi. A celebration of Pete’s life will be held at 11.00am, on Friday 14th October at the Royal Akarana Yacht Club, 8-10 Tamaki Drive, Orakei. A private cremation will be held prior. In lieu of flowers, donations to Dementia Auckland would be appreciated.
State of Grace
0800 764 722

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EDMONDS, Marjory ‘Dawn’(nee Morrison)

Passed away peacefully at Palmerston North Hospital on Saturday 8th October 2022, aged 82. Loving mother and mother-in-law of Graeme and Daile, Jocelyn, Sandra and Floyd, and companion of Ray. Loving Grandmother of Aimee, Rebekah, Brook, Alana, Nathan, Zoe and Lauren, and Great-Grandmother of 3. A service for Dawn will be held at The Funeral Home, 545 Queen Street East, Levin, on Monday 17th October 2022 at 11.00am, followed by a private cremation. By request, no flowers. Donations to St John please.

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RATCLIFFE, Warren Leslie

Passed away suddenly on the 10th October 2022 at home, aged 72. Dearly loved father and father-in-law of Leigh and Sheena, Teresa and Lance. Beloved grandad of Lexi, Jasmine, Max, Sebastian and Phoenix. Special friends of Gayle Warren, Jo-anne Pettigrew and all his work mates from impact and nci.
We all love you dad,
you were always there for us
and the best dad ever.



Dad will be resting at home with family until Monday if anyone wants to stop by they are most welcome. Followed by a private cremation.

Death

RADKA, DonaldSydney (Don)

Passed away on Monday, October 10, 2022, in Invercargill, aged 74 years. Childhood sweetheart, loving husband and soulmate of Isabel. Loved Dad, mentor and friend of Jonathan and Michelle, Kate and Christian. Loved and cherished second father of Tim and Lucy Coughlan and Alan Strong. Proud and devoted Grumps and Grumpsy of Scott, Todd, Jessica, Sean, Courtney, Fletcher, Frankie, Sophie and Emily. Loved son, brother, brother-in-law, uncle and cousin. Godparent of Hamish O’Brien. Don requested no flowers – but there will be an opportunity to leave donations for the Hawthorndale Care Village at the funeral. Funeral service for Don will be held on Monday, October 17, 2022, 1.00pm, at Ascot Park Hotel. Messages to 8 King Street, Invercargill, or to Don’s tribute page at frasersfunerals.co.nz/tributes where his livestream link is available.

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McQUEEN, Tristan John

Private R1056681 RNZIR. Tragically as a result of an accident on Friday, September 30, 2022, aged 24 years. Lovingly devoted partner of Kate Wilson, and adored Dada of Harvey. Much loved son of Susanna and Peter, loved brother and brother-in-law to Courtney and Emalee, Harry, and Finley, treasured son-in-law of Jan and Trevor, cherished brother-in-law of Carla and Tim, Matt and Lee, Ben, and fun loving Uncle to his nieces and nephews. A service to celebrate Tristan’s life will be held at the Gore RSA Clubrooms, 12 Bowler Ave, Gore, on Friday, October 21, at 1.00pm, followed by an afternoon tea. Private Cremation. Livestream link available at www.southernfuneralhome.co.nz... Messages to the McQueen family, 34 North Chatton Road, RD 3, Gore 9773 or the Wilson family at 7 Tawaki Street, Burnham Camp, Christchurch 7600.

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WHELAN, Joseph Patrick Columba (Joe)

Of Titahi Bay. Passed away peacefully at Wellington Hospital on Sunday 9 October 2022, aged 91 years. Dearly loved husband of the late Margaret. Much loved father and father-in-law of Tom (RIP), Mary and John Morley, Gerard (RIP), and Patricia. Treasured Grandad of Justin and Sabine Morley, Angela and Simon Bell, Samuel and Amy Morley. Loved Great-Grandad of Leo Morley. Will be sadly missed by all his extended family in New Zealand and Ireland.
Eternal rest grant unto Joseph O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon him. RIP.
Donations, in lieu of flowers, to the St Vincent de Paul Society (Porirua Branch) would be appreciated and may be left at the Mass. A Requiem Mass for Joe will be celebrated in the church of St Pius X, Te Pene Avenue, Titahi Bay, on Saturday 15 October, commencing at 10.00am, thereafter to the Whenua Tapu Cemetery. The Rosary will be recited in the Ninness Funeral Home Chapel, 17 Kenepuru Drive, Porirua, on Friday 14 October, commencing at 6.00pm. All messages to “The Whelan Family” c/- PO Box 50-347, Porirua 5240.

Death

LOWE, Isabel Rose (Rose)

On Saturday, October 1, 2022 at Queen Rose Retirement Home. Loved wife of the late Des, and the late Ben Gibbs (Bluff), loved Mum and mother-in-law of John and Lynne Gibbs (Auckland), Trevor Gibbs and partner Rachael (Christchurch), Megan and Norm Russell. Loved “Nana Rose” of all her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. At Rose’s request a private family service has been held. Messages to 145 Highcliff Road, Sheil Hill, Dunedin 9013 or visit Rose’s page at www.tributes.co.nz...

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MALONE, Danny

Passed away peacefully after a long illness, surrounded by his family, on October 10, 2022, aged 74 years. Much loved husband of Megan, and adored and proud father of Rebecca, and Breandan. Beloved son of Hugo and Marie, brother of Eddie, and Peggy, and loved uncle. Heartfelt thanks to Nurse Maude Hospice, and to Keith. Messages may be addressed to The Family of the late Danny Malone, c/- PO Box 39001, Christchurch 8545. A Celebration of Danny’s life will be held in Christ the King Catholic Church, 90 Greers Road, Burnside, on Thursday, October 13, at 11.00am.

Death

van den ENGEL, Ina

On 11 October 2022, aged 90 years. Gone to be with the Lord. Dearly loved mother of Ben and Mary, Bill and Susan, Anneke and Ron, Walter and Janice and dearly loved Oma to her 15 grandchildren and 21 great grandchildren.
“I have told you this so that my joy may be in you and that your joy may be complete.”
John 15

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HUNWICK, Terence

Passed away peacefully on
11 October 2022, aged 89 years. Dearly loved husband of Colleen, and much loved Dad of Karyn & Keith, Dianne, Lynley, Sandra & Peter,
Kerry and the late John. Adored Grandad, great-grandad and great-great-grandad. In lieu of flowers
a donation may be made to the NZ Cancer Society in memory of Terence. A service for Terence will be held
at Woodside Estate, 132 Woodside Road, Matangi, on Friday 14 October 2022, at 12.30pm.

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IRWIN, James Alexander (Jimmy)

Suddenly at home. Father of Maryanne, Lyndal and Boyd, Richard and Gillian, and Grandad to all his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. A loved brother, brother-in-law and uncle of his extended family. A service to celebrate Jimmy’s life will be held in the Avenal Park Chapel, 75 Fox Street, on Thursday, October 13 at 1.00pm. Messages to 70 Centre St, Invercargill 9812.

Death

TA’AS, Fa’afetai

Unexpectedly at home. Beloved son of Vaotupu and Levine (both dec). Loved brother of Alofa, Kennedy (dec), and Philip; and cousin Ken Ah Kuoi. Devoted uncle to Levine, Fa’ao’osala and Matatia Lale. A Memorial Service will be held at Christ the King PIPC Church, Champion Street, Porirua on Friday 14 October 2022 at 5.00pm. Family contact Rev Alofa Lale 027 661 6478.
“Come to me all you who labour and are heavy laden and I will give you rest.” Matthew 11

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