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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THOMPSON, Iola Fay

On 11th October 2022, at Parkwood Lodge, Waikanae, aged 83 years. Beloved wife of Ken. Loved mother and mother-in-law of Sandra & Andrew, Simon & Alison, Carolyn & Brian. Loved Nana of Jessica, Haley, Che, Sam, Joe, Eliza, Phoebe, and great-Nana to Ollie, Katie, and Teia
Psalm 23
A Service to celebrate Iola’s life will be held in the Connect Church, 1 Realm Drive, Paraparaumu, on Monday, 17th October at 1.30pm, followed by private cremation.

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HOLDAWAY, Natalie

On September 18, 2022, at Christchurch Hospital, in her 91st year. Dearly loved wife of the late John for 66 years. Loving mother and mother-in-law of Chris and Christine, Kathy and Kevin Moseley, Mike and Rachel, and Iain and Linda. Loved Gran of John, Thomas and Stephen; Nicola and Julia

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CATTERALL, Mary

Passed away peacefully following a long fight with illness at Amberlea Rest Home, Algies Bay, Auckland, on Tuesday 27 September 2022. Much loved wife of Richard, and loved mother of Virginia, Carlie, and Steven. Loved Grandma of Eden and Maya. A private family service, as she requested, has been held.

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RADFORD, Gillian (Jill) (nee Presland)

On October 8, 2022, suddenly at hospital, aged 74 years. Treasured wife of William (Bill) Radford; cherished sister of Belinda Moss, Jennifer Mehrtens, Katherine Wilson and Peter Haggitt; loved mother, mother-in-law and grandmother to Annabel Saunders, Matthew Radford, Bridget Radford, Guy Radford and their families. The family would like to thank the excellent staff at St. John Emergency services and the caring team at Christchurch Hospital ICU. In lieu of flowers, donations to St. John would be appreciated. A private celebration of Jill’s life will be held at St Stephen’s Anglican Church in Lincoln. Messages may be addressed to the family of the late Jill Radford c/- Hope Funerals Christchurch, 27 Amyes Road, Hornby, Christchurch 8042.

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HUNT, Ruth Ellen

Died peacefully on Saturday, 8 October 2022, aged 90. Much loved mother of Tony and Sandie. Cherished friend of Ken. Loved aunty and friend to many. The family have much gratitude to all the staff at Kerridge House and Sarah Selwyn of Selwyn Village. Your care and love of our mum is forever appreciated. A Service to celebrate Ruth’s life will be held on Thursday, 13 October 2022, 1.30pm at Auckland Memorial Park, 2163 East Coast Road, Silverdale, Auckland.
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JACKSON, Ron

On 7th October 2022, peacefully after a short illness, aged 95 years. Loving father of Lisa, Virginia, Peter, Steve and Leslie. His many grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Special thanks to Wellington Hospital Ward 5, Rita Angus and Nurse Maude staff for their care and support of Ron. Messages to the ‘Jackson family’ may be left in Ron’s tribute book at www.tributes.co.nz... or posted c/- PO Box 14-366, Kilbirnie, Wellington 6241. A service for Ron will be held at the Cockburn Street Chapel, cnr Cockburn St & Onepu Rd, Kilbirnie, Wellington, on Thursday 13th October at 11.00am, thereafter a private family burial at Makara Cemetery.

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SOLOMON, Heather Barbara

On Saturday 8th October 2022 at Wellington Hospital, aged 75 years. Loving wife of the late Peter, loved mum of Deidre & Donnie and Tania & Jason, and Nan Nan to Grace. Loving and devoted companion to Rupert. A service to celebrate Heather’s life will be held in Kingswood, cnr King and Cairo Streets, Upper Hutt, on Wednesday 12th October at 10.30am, followed by a burial at Makara Cemetery. Many thanks to the Life Flight team and the critical care team in Auckland and Wellington for their care of Heather.

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WARD, Raymond George (Ray)

Peacefully on 7th October 2022, at Woburn Enliven Home, aged 88. Dearly loved husband of the late Jean. Loved father & father-in-law of Susan & Chris, Linda & Mick Jays, and Debbie & Terry Neal. Dearly loved grandad of Wes & Sioban, Emily, Jordan, Rebekah & Ian, Ben & Sarah, Tim, Simon and Melissa; Great-grandad of Evie, Lily, Noah and Brenna. Loved brother, brother-in-law, uncle and friend to many. In lieu of flowers, donations to Alzheimer’s New Zealand would be appreciated. Special thanks to the staff at Woburn Enliven Home for their compassion and care for Ray and the support for his family over the years. A service to celebrate Ray’s life will be held in Cornwall Manor, corner Knights Road and Cornwall Street, Lower Hutt, on Thursday 13th October, at 2.00pm, followed by a private cremation.

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VESSEUR, Jonny James

Suddenly on October 4, 2022. Loved husband of Maree, and father to Xander, Keoni, Sasha and Remi. Treasured son of Paul and Zera Vesseur, and son-in-law of Bob and Helen Russell. Beloved brother of David and Kristie. Adored by his wider whanau and friends, of whom there are many. A service to celebrate Jonny’s life will be held at citywestchurch, 62c Poplar Grove, New Plymouth, on Thursday, October 13, at 11.00am.
Moe mai ra e tama

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MARTIN, John Matthew

On Friday, October 7, 2022, peacefully at Hospice Marlborough. Aged 82 years. Dearly loved husband and best mate of the late Jennifer. Loved father and father-in-law of Kevin, Neville and Maxine, and the late Matthew. Cherished grandfather and great grandfather of the late Sharny, Casey-lee, Dylan, Jamie, Matthew, Jesse, Xylah and Brynnlea. In lieu of flowers, a donation to Hospice Marlborough would be appreciated and may be made to a/c 03-1369-0365207-00, Ref. MARTIN. A graveside service for John will be held at Picton Cemetery, 5th Terrace, Picton, at 2.00pm on Wednesday, October 12.

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LALICH, Michael Paul

On 3 October 2022 (suddenly) at Waikato Hospital, loved and valued brother and brother-in-law of David & Donna Lalich, Uncle of Amber & Rick Millen, Rod & Jess Lalich, Mario & Dana Lalich, and their families.
"Always remembered"

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SOLOMON, Heather

Beloved sister of Gordon and Jeanette.
You will be truly missed.
Rest in Peace.

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NESBITT, Stella

On October 9, 2022, peacefully, after a short illness, in her 84th year, dearly loved mother of Gary, and Paul, loved Nana of Nadine, and great-nana of Brody. Much loved twin sister of Anna.
Sadly Missed
Messages to Gary – chevie1959@gmail.com or Paul – phnesbitt@xtra.co.nz A gathering to celebrate Stella’s life will be held at 120 Mackworth Street, Linwood, on Thursday, October 13, 2022, at 1.00pm.

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DUDLEY, Walter John (Wally)

Passed away peacefully on Monday 10th October 2022 at Taranaki Base Hospital. Aged 86. Much loved husband of the late Gwen. Father and father-in-law to John and Evelyn, Peter and Ing, Mark and Helen, Maree and John, Brent and Annette. Adored Grandad and Great-Grandad of his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. A massive thank you to all the staff at Brooklands Rest Home for looking after Wally for the past few years. Funeral details to come.

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WU, Donald

Passed away peacefully on 8 October 2022, at the age of 83 years. Beloved husband of Dorothy. Son of Leslie Yew Tong Wu and Foon Lin Wu. Much loved father and father-in-law of Murray and Petrina, Sonia and Raymond, Brendan and Robyn. Cherished ye-ye and goong-goong of Briana, Logan, Gabrielle; Alexandra, Scott, Caroline; Dylan, Connor and Elissa. Special thanks to staff at Te Hopai Rest Home. In lieu of flowers, donations to Wellington Free Ambulance would be appreciated and may be left at www.wfa.org.nz.... Messages to the family may be left in Donald’s tribute book at www.tributes.co.nz.... The service will be live streamed with access via the same tributes website. The service to celebrate Donald’s life will be held at The Wilson Funeral Home Chapel, 375 Adelaide Road, Newtown, on Saturday 15 October 2022 at 10.00am, followed by a burial at Makara Cemetery.

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