GRAY, Lauris Mary (nee Armstrong)
(Formerly of Watties) On October 6, 2022, peacefully at home, aged 86 years. Ex wife of Kevin Gray, much loved and adored mother and mother-in-law of Eric and Paula, Michael, Lauris and Julian, Danny and Amy-Joy (USA), Colin and Inja, and a cherished nana and great-nana. Messages may be addressed to The Family of the late Lauris Gray, c/- PO Box 39001, Christchurch 8545. A Service to celebrate Lauris’ life will be held in
our Westpark Chapel, 467 Wairakei Road, Burnside, on Friday, October 14 at 2.00pm, private thereafter.
SINGH, Nik Norman
Much loved son of Katherine and the late Nik, much loved brother and brother-in-law of Jenna and Nic, and Karla. Friend to many. Messages may be addressed to The Family of the late Nik Singh, c/- PO Box 39001, Christchurch 8545. A Service to celebrate Nik’s life will be held in our Westpark Chapel, 467 Wairakei Road, Burnside on Thursday, October 13, at 10.00am.
MIRAMS, David Paterson
Peacefully on October 6, 2022 with family, under the tender care of the staff at Woburn Masonic Home, Manor Park; aged 79. Much loved dad of Russell & Annette and Michael & Haijing. Loved grandfather of William, James and Harry. A private family service has been held.
PATTRICK, Brian Laughton
Passed away peacefully on Friday, October 7, 2022 at Lady Wigram Village, aged 94 years. Loved husband of Beverley of 73 years. Loved father of Janet, Alan, Robyn, Wendy, and the late Timothy. Loved grandpa and great-grandpa. Messages to the family of Brian Pattrick can be sent to paddyies@gmail.com or 15 Remuera Avenue, Christchurch 8022. A Memorial Service for Brian will be held at a later date.
TOBIAS, Harry Hyman (Toby)
30.1.1929 — 6.10.2022
Petty Officer, Royal Navy, Captain NZ Army (Rtd).
On October 6, 2022, aged 93 years. Loving husband of the late Jean, and proud father of Sue, and father-in-law of Joe. ‘Dad, you passed away peacefully, but I was not ready to say goodbye. You leave me with a hole in my heart which will be mended when we meet again. Rest in Peace with mum once again’ From your loving daughter Sue and son-in-law Joe. A private service and cremation was held on Saturday, October 8. Communications to the Tobias Family, c/- P.O. Box 650, Tauranga 3144.
STONE, Geoff (William Geoffrey)
Passed peacefully at home in Russell on October 9, 2022, aged 72 years. Much loved dad of Cat and Jamie and Poppy the dog, father-in-law of Grace, Poppa to Lachie and Oliver, ex-husband of Liz and Heather (not at the same time), fisherman, politician, businessman, and all round character. Will be at home, 6a Beresford St, Russell, for visitors, until his funeral at 1.00pm on Tuesday, October 11, 2022, at the Russell Town Hall, followed by burial at Longbeach Cemetery, Russell, and then drinks in celebration of his life at the Russell Swordfish Club.
Squire Funeral Services Ltd
Kaikohe/Kawakawa
VAN DER ZWET, Margrietje (Margaret)
Peacefully, in the care
of Golden View Rest
Home, Cromwell, on Friday, 7 October 2022; in her 91st year. Loved wife of the late Harry, loved mother and mother-in-law of Lorinda and Malcolm Lawson, Sonja (all of Cromwell), the late Barry, David and Poppy (Gibbston), Jennifer and Shane (Wellington), and loved Oma of Briony and Simone. Loved sister, sister-in-law and Aunty of her family in New Zealand, Netherlands and Canada. Funeral notice later. In lieu of flowers, donations may be left for the NZ Neurological Foundation. Messages to 125 Waenga Drive, Cromwell 9310.
McALLISTER, Gordon John (Gus)
It is with great sadness that the family of Gus wish to inform everyone that Gus passed away in Dunedin Hospital after a very short illness, surrounded by his family, on Friday, October 7, 2022. In his 78th year. Dearly loved and respected husband and best friend of Adrienne. Highly regarded and loved father, father-in-law and grandad of Heather, Craig, Sienna and Maddie McLeod (Auckland); Bronwyn McAllister and partner Brad Walker (Perth W.A); Duncan, Caedyn and Macey McAllister (Gore); Friend to Gloria McAllister. Loved eldest son of the late Rosie and David McAllister and son-in-law of the late Nessie and Joe Dunstan. Much loved and respected brother, and brother-in-law of Jim and the late Alison McAllister (Wyndham), Harvey and Linda Dunstan (Mataura), Lloyd and Jo Dunstan (Mount Maunganui), the late Ashley and Ewen Dunstan, loved uncle of his nieces and nephews and also cousins.
‘Life is not measured by the years you live, but by the
love you gave and the
things you did.’
A service to celebrate Gus’ life will be held at the Mataura Rugby Clubrooms, Main Street, Mataura, on Thursday, October 13 at 1.00pm, followed by private family interment at Mataura Cemetery. Flowers respectfully declined, but donations may be left at the service for the Cancer Society. Gus’ service can be viewed on livestream link https
MOFFITT, Hazel Joyce
Passed away peacefully on October 7, 2022. Dearly loved wife of Bob, loved sister and sister-in-law of the late Ian and Monica Goodman, the late Gwen and Peter Spoelstra, Natalie and Bob Jensen, the late Isobel and Graham Nicoll, Colin and the late Mollie Goodman and Carole Wetherhead, Walter Goodman, Faye and the late Feroz Dean and Esme Burt. Dearly loved aunt and great-aunt of all her nieces and nephews. Messages to the Moffitt family, c/- PO Box 31300, Christchurch 8444. A celebration of Hazel’s life will be held at Harewood Crematorium, Wilkinsons Road, Christchurch, on Thursday, October 13, at 1.30pm.
MATTHEWS, Raymond William (Kerney)
Passed away peacefully on Friday, October 7 2022. Dearly loved husband and best friend of Leigh. Much loved brother and brother in law of Russell and Noeline, Elizabeth and Ian*, Margaret* and Bruce, and Kathleen and Neville. Much loved father and father-in-law of Sharon and Jonathan, Lisa and Colin, David and Alix, and Wendy and Jonathan. Loved Grandad of Riadan, Emily and Natasha, and Eva and Hugo. In lieu of flowers, donations to Southland Parkinsons/Multiple Sclerosis Society would be greatly appreciated and can be left at the service. A private farewell service for Raymond will be held. Messages to 182 Rocks Highway, Riverton 9822, or to Raymond’s tribute page at frasersfunerals.co.nz/tributes
(*denotes deceased)
SMITH, Neville Alfred
Passed away peacefully at Christchurch Hospital on Thursday, October 7, 2022, aged 91 years. Beloved husband of the late Myra. Dearly loved father and father-in-law of Brian and Jude, Gary and Leigh-Ann, Stephen and Maria, and Sandra and John Skjellerup (Melbourne). A much loved Pop of Dean, Shane, and Carl; Mitchell and Aaron; Kimberley, Nicola, and Michael; and Shaun, and Tara. Great-Pop of Cole, Micah, Cooper, Lucah, Sienna, Ezeriah, Rydah, Acacia, Lexi, Felix, and Marley. Sincere thanks to all the staff at Avon Life Care and Christchurch Hospital Medical Assessment Dept for their loving care of Neville. In lieu of flowers donations to St John Ambulance would be appreciated and may be made online only at bit.ly... (Memorial gifting website). A celebration of Neville’s life will be held at the John Rhind Chapel, entry from London and Whitmore Streets, on Thursday, October 13, 2022 at 1.00pm, followed by a private cremation.
ALLRED, Alan David
Passed away peacefully on October 7, 2022; aged 87 years. Dearly loved husband of Ann for 67 years. Loved father and father-in-law of Trudi and Chris, Michael and Jacquy, Lynley and Murray and Jonathan. Loved Grandpa of 10 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren. A service will be held on Tuesday, October 11, 11.00am, at Northgate Community Church, Rototuna North.
NATION, Terril Ann
Peacefully passed surrounded by family in Whanganui on Saturday 8th October 2022, after a short battle with cancer. Aged 64 years. Loved wife of Allan. Loved Mum of Trudy, Scott and Kristi, Anna (deceased), Cassie and Ross Pui. Loved Grandma of Rachel, Wyatt, Makinli, and Hannah. Special thanks to the team at Whanganui Hospital and the Care Centre at Summerset, Whanganui. A celebration of Terril’s life will be held at St John’s Anglican Church, Ohakune, on Wednesday 12th October 2022 at 11.00am, followed by interment in the Ohakune Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations to Whanganui Hospice would be appreciated and may be left at the service.
Bennetts Taihape
Funeral Services
06 3880452
VAN STIPRIAAN LUISCIUS, Lorraine Marion (nee Ireland)
Passed away suddenly on Friday 7 October 2022, aged 71 years. Beloved wife, best friend and travelling companion of John. Loved mother and mother-in-law of Blair and Steph, Aaron and Nic. Cherished Oma to Thomas and Charlotte, Asha and Jakob.
"May angels carry you to the best camp sites to enjoy eternal sunrises and sunsets."
A service to commemorate Lorraine’s life is to be held in the Beauchamp Chapel, 167 John F Kennedy Drive, Palmerston North, on Friday 14 October 2022, at 2.00pm.
NZIFH
ELCOCK, David Leonard (Dave)
Passed away suddenly but peacefully at Ultimate Care Allen Bryant Rest Home, Hokitika, on October 7, 2022, in his 97th year. Dearly loved husband of the late Isabel, a loved brother and brother-in-law of the late Richard and Peg, Marge and Noah Harris, Allan and Betty, and Gordon, a cherished uncle of his nieces and nephews, and a friend of many. The family would like to acknowledge Colin and Jean, and Lynne for their genuine friendship and loving support of Dave over the years. Donations to Greymouth St John would be appreciated and can be made online at stjohn.org.nz or at the service. Messages to 183 Main South Road, Karoro, Greymouth 7805. A Funeral Service to celebrate Dave’s life will be held in the William Sampson Memorial Chapel, Tainui St, Greymouth, on Thursday at 1.00pm followed by cremation on the Coast at the Westland Crematorium.
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