PIDDUCK, Nora Mahora
Of Paraparaumu. Peacefully at home surrounded by her loving whanau, on Thursday 27 February 2020. Aged 87 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Robert (Bobby). Loved Mum of Vaughan, Carol, Rangi, Mahora, Robert, Osmond, Wayne, Kim and their partners. Loved Grandmother and Great- Grandmother of all her Mokopuna. A service to celebrate Nora’s life will be held at Whakarongotai Marae, Marae Lane, Waikanae, on Monday 2 March 2020 at 11.00am, to be followed by burial at Awa Tapu Cemetery, Valley Road, Paraparaumu.
"Love you all....
God bless you all."
Kapiti Coast Funeral Home
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04 2985168
BLAIR, David Thompson
Passed away peacefully in the care of Hospice Southland surrounded by his loving family on Wednesday, February 26, 2020; aged 81 years. Dearly loved partner of the late Lorraine Howley, a much loved father and father-in-law of Jason and Sandra, Kerry and Michael, Shaun and Karreena, and Julian and Pip, loved grandad of Sam, Jack, and Ben; Thomas, Jonty, and Devon; Daniel, and Angus, loved by his extended family Wayne* and Kiwia Howley, Peter and Barbara Howley, Richard and Julie Howley and their families. A service to celebrate David’s life will be held in the Avenal Park Chapel, 75 Fox Street, Invercargill, on Tuesday, March 3, at 1.30pm, interment to follow at the Eastern Cemetery. In lieu of flowers donations to Hospice Southland would be appreciated and may be left at the service. Messages to 215 Waipapa-Otara RD 5, Invercargill 9875.
MANNIX, June Cathrine (nee Plant)
Peacefully at Southland Hospital on Monday, February 24, 2020, after a short illness in her 84th year. Loved wife of the late Bill. Loved mother and mother-in-law of Maureen and David Anderton (Winton), Michael and Mandy (Invercargill), Jo Anne (Australia). Loved grand, great-grand and great-great-grandmother. As per June’s wishes a private service and burial has taken place on Wednesday, February 26, 2020. Messages to the Mannix family, 136 Albert Street, Invercargill 9810.
DOWLING, Yvonne Frances
Passed quietly at Peacehaven Village, Invercargill, on February 24, 2020, aged 75. Dearly loved wife of Ken. Cherished mother of Katy and David (Auckland), Joanne, and the late Jason. Loved grandma of Nadia and Amanda (Christchurch), Daniel and Isabel (Auckland). Great-grandmother to Adara and Ahorangi (Christchurch). Loved aunt to various nieces and nephews, particularly Jane and Peter, Marguerite McDonald (Wellington), Winifred and Eugene (Northern Ireland). The family wish to thank the staff at Peacehaven for their unfailing, courteous and dignified assistance during Yvonne’s illness. A private farewell has been held for this proudly Irish soul set free.
STREET, Michael Anthony (Tony)
Of Carterton and who passed away peacefully at Roseneath Lifecare Home after a long battle with heart disease, on Friday 21st February 2020, aged 83 years. Dearly loved and cherished husband of Janise. A much loved father and father-in-law of Eric, Peter & Amanda, Linda & Brent and Susan & Roy. Loved step-father to Travis, Tabatha, Kyle and Amber. Adored grandfather of his 16 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren. Special thanks to Dr Mike Berry and the caregivers at Roseneath.
“He lived his dream”
In accordance with Tony’s wishes a private family service has been held. Messages to the Street family can be sent C/- P.O. Box 185, Carterton 5743.
JOE, Victor
Of Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, was cremated at 9am on 25 February 2020 in Melbourne. He passed away peacefully at home on 30 December 2019. Dearly loved father of Steven and Graham. Dearly loved brother of Nancy, George, Thomas, Shirley, Peter and the late Margaret Joe.
Rest in Peace
APPS, Joy
Beloved wife of John, devoted mother of Alex, Ben (D), Sam, & Harley (D), and step-mother of Tim and Susannah. Adored ‘Nannie’ to Mathew, Joel, Flynn, Kira, Charlotte, Natellie, & Georgia. Treasured daughter of Ken (D) & Tilly McLean, and respected sister of Cecily, Nathan, Roly, Ian (D), and Shirley. A celebration of Joy’s life will be held at 11.00am, on Friday, February 28th, 2020, at Northpoint Baptist Church, 116 Mangati Road, Bell Block.
a simple cremation
& burials
Ph 0800 236 236
WEDDELL, William Donald Claude (Don)
Passed away peacefully with the ones he loved at Cook Street Nursing Care Centre, Palmerston North, on Tuesday 25 February 2020, aged 77 years. Dearly loved son of the late Bill and Ida Weddell. Much loved brother and brother-in-law of Irene and the late Ian Southey and Leonie (deceased) and Ian Prout. Don was part of a large extended family all of whom cherished and enjoyed all he had to offer whether as a son, brother, brother-in-law, uncle, great-uncle, nephew or cousin. We were all the richer for having Don in our lives. Sincere thanks to the staff at Cook Street Nursing Care Centre for their genuine love and understanding care of Don. A service for Don will be held at The Lychway Chapel, 5 Roy Street, Palmerston North, on Friday 28 February 2020, at 1.00pm, followed by interment at Kelvin Grove Cemetery. Messages can be sent to Don’s family, c/- PO Box 1014, Palmerston North.
MACRAE, William David (Captain Bill)
NZ Air Force, NZ4216131. Aged 95 years. Passed away peacefully on February 24, 2020, at Atawhai Rest Home, Napier. Beloved husband of the late Airini, and the late Joan. Much loved Dad of Jan, Shelley and David. Loved Parba Bill of his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Heartfelt thanks to all the staff at Atawhai Rest Home, for their loving and respectful care of Bill.
“Once a Captain,
always a Captain”
In accordance with Bill’s wishes, a private cremation has been held. Messages to the Macrae Family, C/- PO Box 439, Napier 4140.
BAMFORD, Margaret Mary (Peg) (nee Grose)
On February 25, 2020, at Nurse Maude Hospital, aged 90 years. Dearly loved wife of the late George, much loved and loving mother of Anne and Rob Glass, John, Catherine, and Liz. Adored grandmother of Emma, Becky, and Abbey; Daniel, Christian, and Olivia; and Courtney. Loved Nana to her 10 great-grandchildren. Cherished daughter of the late Annie and Richard Grose. A very special sister of Barbara (her Peggity) and loved sister and sister-in-law of the late Jack and Mon, the late Bern and Rosemary, and the late Edgar. A loved aunt to her nieces and nephews. A heartfelt thank you to all the staff who treated Peg with love and respect. Messages to the Bamford family, c/- PO Box 26112, Christchurch 8148. In lieu of flowers donations to Breast Cancer research would be appreciated and may be made online only at bit.ly... Peg will be resting at Anne and Rob’s home from this day, Thursday (5.00pm), for those whom wish to visit. A Funeral Mass for Peg will be celebrated at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 40 Spencer Street, Addington, Tomorrow (Friday) at 11.00am, thereafter interment in the Ruru Lawn Cemetery.
BROOKE, Birgitte (Gita)
Passed away peacefully at home in Whanganui on 23 February 2020, aged 88. Beloved wife of the late Anthony. Mother of Anna. Grandma to Laurence, and Jason Brooke. Co-founder of Peace Through Unity, Gita will be greatly missed by all her family and friends including the worldwide coworkers for the Culture of Peace. A funeral service for Gita will be held in Christ Church Anglican Church, Wicksteed Street, Whanganui, on Friday 28 February 2020, at 2.00pm.
WILSON, Karen Vera
On February 26, 2020, peacefully at home. Dearly loved mother and mother-in-law of Monique and Jason; and a treasured nana of her grandchildren. Special ‘mother-in-law’ of Shelley. A very special friend and companion of Mike, and loved by all her extended family, friends, and the staff at Aromaunga Flowers. A service to celebrate Karen’s life will be held at Aromaunga Flowers, 116 Bridle Path Road, Heathcote, Tomorrow (Friday) at 10.30am.
O’NEILL, Rita Imelda Marie
Born at Redroofs, April 7, 1970, died peacefully at Yvette Williams Special Care Unit on Tuesday, February 25, 2020. Dearly loved youngest daughter of the late John and Elizabeth (nee Nicholl), and sister of Mary and Vianney Le Rumeur (France), John, Joseph and Carolyn, Michael and Barbara, Therese and Hugh Madden, Patrick and Kate (Canberra), Paul and Philippa, Anthony and Helen (Wales), Thomas and Sarah, and a loved aunt, niece and cousin.
R.I.P.
Requiem Mass will be celebrated in St Joseph’s Cathedral, Rattray Street, at 11.00am, on Friday, February 28, then to the Green Island Cemetery (please note this replaces 9.30am Mass). Rosary to be held in the Cathedral at 7.00pm on Thursday, February 27. Messages to 6 City Road, Roslyn, Dunedin 9016.
SAFI, Arion Safi (Bill)
Passed away peacefully at Christchurch Hospital on February 26, 2020, aged 88 years. Much loved father of Arion, Litiana, Bela, Zech, Frank, Yvonne and Karl. Father-in-law of Damian and Tara. Loved Grandfather of Axel, Chole, Esmae and Grandson to come of Litiana and Damian. Special thank you to Bupa Parklands Rimu Dementia Unit, who made Bill feel very welcome and settled in your care.
“May your soul, Dad,
travel on free”
Messages may be addressed to the Safi family, C/- 19 London St, Christchurch 8013, or at www.heavenaddress.co.nz... In lieu of flowers, donations to Alzheimers New Zealand would be appreciated and can be made online at bit.ly... A Celebration of Bill’s life will be held in the John Rhind Chapel, entry from London and Whitmore Streets, Richmond, on Monday, March 2, at 1.00pm.
CURRIE, Janet Elizabeth
Peacefully on February 22, 2020, aged 88, at Sumner. Thank you for being the most wonderful, loving, spirited and supportive mother-in-law and Grandmother to Jason and Emma over the years. R.I.P.
— Karen Currie
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