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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WILSON, Joseph Mark

Avis, Allan, Neville, Robyn, Lindsay and families warmly invite you to attend a Memorial Service to celebrate Joseph’s life which will be held in the Avenal Park Chapel, 75 Fox Street, on Friday, October 14 at 2.30pm. In lieu of flowers, donations to St John Ambulance would be appreciated and may be left at the service. If you wish to view the memorial service via livestream please go to the Avenal Park website obituaries page and click on the link on Joseph’s page. Messages to Unit 60, 211 Racecourse Road, Invercargill 9810.

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BASSETT, Catherine Marquite

Loved wife of the late Ralph Bassett. Loved mother and mother-in-law of Margaret Bassett and Colin Davies, Nicholas and Dawn Bassett, and Colleen and Alistair Roberts. Loved Nana to Stephen and Cate; the late Amanda, and Jareth; Isabella and Charlotte. A private funeral has been held.

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MILLIN, Jo

Peacefully at home following a short illness on September 30, 2022. Aged 72 years. Dearly loved wife to Allen. Much loved mother and mother-in-law to Dee; Rob and Liz; Meghan and Matthew. And a much loved Nan. Messages c/- 39c Whites Road, Hope, Nelson 7010. According to Jo’s wishes, a private cremation has been held.

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MEURK, Joan Alison (nee Rollo)

Of Pahiatua, on Saturday 24 September 2022, (peacefully) at Waireka, Pahiatua, aged 100 years. Loved wife of the late Eric, loving mother and mother-in-law of Barbara Duckett (Pahiatua); Doug and Barb (Feilding); Geoff (Wanganui), and Sue (Palmerston North). Adored Nana of 7 grandchildren and Nana Joan of 12 great-grandchildren.
“Joan is the youngest
and last of all the Rollo siblings to pass”.
Messages to Meurk Family, c/- PO Box 23, Pahiatua. In accordance with Joan’s wishes, a private family farewell has been held.
Monarch Funeral Home
Pahiatua (06) 3766662

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McKNIGHT, Lois Christina

Passed away peacefully at McKenzie Healthcare, Geraldine, on Sunday, October 2, 2022, aged 89. Loved wife for 67 years of the late Warren. Loved mother and mother-in-law of Wayne and Catherine; Pauline and John; and Sandie and the late John. A loving nan and great-nan to her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. A family service will be held at a later time. Messages to Pauline, jpweatherburn@xtra.co.nz Our grateful thanks to the wonderful staff at Waihi Lodge and McKenzie Healthcare for their care of mum.

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SPILLANE, Frances Elaine (nee Roughan)

01.09.1933 — 03.10.2022
Elaine passed away peacefully early Monday morning with Annette, Julie, and Guy by her side. Beloved wife of the late Bill. Much loved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and mama bear. Messages to 53B Isaac Street, Peakhurst 2210, NSW, Austraila.

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GROOBY, Muriel (Dell)

Passed away at Ernest Rutherford Retirement Village on September 28, 2022, aged 92. Dearly loved wife of the late Gordon. Very precious and much loved mum and mum-in-law of Steven and Delwyn; Sandy and Jim; Nigel and Lauren. Cherished and much loved nana/nan to Joanne, Robert and Kalli; Corey, Adam and Hannah; and dearly loved great nan to all her great-grandchildren. A private funeral service has been held. We would like to take this opportunity to thank everyone for the many messages, cards, flowers, support and love that we received through this very difficult time. Messages and tributes can be sent to Dell’s family, C/- 164 Tahunanui Drive, Nelson 7011 or left online at shoneandshirley.com/tributes

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CRAWFORD, Gerald

On 25th September 2022, 68 years young. At home peacefully after a very long illness. He fought an incredible fight. Very loved partner and soulmate of Debra. A service and private cremation has been held.
You may have left this world
But you will never leave
my heart

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BATEMAN, Barbara (Barb)

On October 2, 2022, peacefully, at Christchurch Hospital, aged 78 years. Loved wife of the late Tony. Dearly loved mother of Natalie, and Carolynn. Much loved grandma of
Liam, Hayden, and Matthew. Messages to the family of the late Barbara Bateman, c/-
PO Box 26112, Christchurch 8148. At Barbara’s request, a private family gathering has been held.

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BLACK, Elizabeth Christina Hinemoa

On October 2, 2022, at Addington Care, Christchurch. Loved daughter of May and Archibald Black (both Dec), and loved sister of Russell Black (Dec). Many thanks to all who cared for and supported Elizabeth in her later years. Messages may be addressed to ‘Elizabeth Black Estate’ c/- 19 London Street, Christchurch 8013. A private cremation has taken place.

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CUMING, Edwin Barrons (Barry)

(Serv. No. NZ4215067, LAC, RNZAF, WWII). Peacefully at Waihi Lifecare, on Sunday 2nd October 2022; aged 98 years. Beloved husband and best friend of the late Gloria. Much loved Dad of Linda, Lyall, and Glennis. Granddad and great-granddad to his many grandchildren, great-grandchildren and their families. A heartfelt thanks to the wonderful staff of Waihi Lifecare for their love and care of Barrie.
‘Now with his lovely Gloria’
A private cremation has been held.

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TAYLOR, Ada Helen Wishart (nee Anderson)

On September 25, 2022, peacefully and surrounded by family. In her 96th year. Cherished and loved wife of the late John (Jack). Loved mother and mother-in-law of Paul (deceased), Adele and Lindsay Lyons (Te Puke), Debra and Glyn Fryett (Tauranga), Geoff (deceased) and Barb (Sydney), Grant and Wendy (Tauranga), Hilary Bradley (Tauranga). Adored nana to her 14 grandchildren and 9 great-grandchildren. At Ada’s request there was no funeral. A private family cremation was held September 28, 2022. Ashes to be interred at Gore at a later date. All communications to 2A Kulim Ave, Tauranga 3110.

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BOCK, Carol

Passed away 14 May 2022, at 88. Please come and join us to remember and share your stories of Carol, Sunday 16th October at 2.00pm, 1841 Restaurant and Bar, upstairs in the Johnsons Clearing Room, Disraeli Street, Johnsonville. (Note only stair access to upstairs).

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WARREN, Averil Mary (AM)

Darling nudda mudda, departed for the pearly gates on 30 September 2022, aged 102 years.
Love from OD, Lynn.

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BORGAS, Dennis Victor

1.11.1955 — 17.10.2021
A Memorial Service for Dennis will be held on Saturday October 15, 1.30pm at St Luke’s Church Centre, Esplanade, Te Kuiti. Enquires to Rhonda 021 261-6611.

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