Death Notices

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Recent Notices in New Zealand

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FREW, Dorothy Christina (Dot)

Aged 89, of Invercargill. Passed peacefully at Peacehaven Rest Home on Monday, June 19, 2023. Daughter of *James and *Edith Corsan. Beloved wife of *Angus. Loved and respected mother and mother-in-law of Brian and Jackie, *Christine, Lindsay and Suzanne, Mervyn and Barbara. Admired and loved Grandmother, great-grandmother, and great-great-grandmother. Loved sister and sister-in-law; and aunty of all her nieces and nephews. Dot has been laid to rest at Eastern Cemetery; a Memorial Service will be held at a later date when all family are back in New Zealand. Messages can be sent to 156 Longbush South Road, RD1, Invercargill 9871, or to Dot’s tribute page at frasersfunerals.co.nz/tributes
(*denotes deceased)

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HUGHES, Josephine (Jo)

11.04.2023
A Memorial Service is being held to celebrate the wonderful life of Jo on Saturday, July 1, at the Springlands Chapel, Cloudy Bay Funeral Services, 15 Boyce Street at 1.00pm. For those unable to attend, the service can be viewed on the Cloudy Bay Funeral Services website www.cloudybayfunerals.co.nz...

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GERRIE, AlexanderBryce (Lex)

Passed away June 22, 2023, in his 77th year. Loved husband of Pauline, and Father and Father-in-law of Jason and Petra, Scott and Nat, and Kyle. A Private cremation has taken place. Message to 15 Marino Grove, Richmond.

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SOKALSKI, John Stanley

It is with regret that John passed away suddenly on 20th June 2023, aged 62 years. Dearly loved husband of Sharon, and father of James and Morgan. Much loved son of Irena (dec) and Joseph Sokalski, brother of Leon and Hela, uncle to Ryan, Maddie and Jordan. Son-in-law to Betty and John McKeown. In accordance with John’s wishes, a private farewell has been held. Messages to the Sokalski Family, C/- PO Box 185, Carterton 5743, or can be left on John’s tribute page at www.tributes.co.nz...

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GERRIE, Alexander Bryce(Lex)

Passed away June 22, 2023, in his 77th year. Loved husband of Pauline and father and father-in-law of Jason and Petra, Scott and Nat, and Kyle. A Private cremation has taken place. Message to 15 Marino Grove, Richmond.

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ROSS, Duncan Francis

Duncan passed at Waikato Hospital on Tuesday, June 20, 2023; aged 63. Son of the late Keith and Cynthia Ross, Brother of Alex and Heather, Peter and Roslyn, Late Malcolm and Glenda, Sheila Foley, Andrew, Late Brian, Robert and Tania. Cherished Uncle of James, Vanessa, Sarah, and the late Matthew, Phillip, Michael, and Victoria, Stephen and Graham, Carl, Paul and Shaun, Nyssa and Logan, Bradley, and the late Emma.

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GRANT, James Colville (Graham)

On June 22, 2023, at Springlands Lifestyle Village, aged 97. Much loved husband of the late Raye, father of Katrina, John and Paula, father-in-law, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother-in-law and friend to many. Messages to 107 Dry Hills Lane, RD 4, Blenheim 7274 or www.cloudybayfunerals.co.nz... The family welcomes all who wish to attend a service for Graham at the Springlands Chapel, Cloudy Bay Funeral Services, 15 Boyce Street, on Tuesday, June 27, at 1.30pm, followed by interment at the Fairhall Cemetery.

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NICHOLLS, Noel Eugene

18.12.1941 — 19.06.2023
Peacefully passed away at Radius Windsor Court Rest Home, Ohaupo. Dearly beloved husband of Raewyn, and father to the Nicholls’ family. Special Thanks to the staff of Windsor Court for the love and care shown to Noel. A Noel’s request a private farewell has taken place. All communications to the Nicholls Family c/- 262 Ohaupo Road, Te Awamutu 3800.
“The pains of death are past,
Labour and sorrow cease;
And, life’s long warfare closed at last,
His soul is found in peace.”
Salvation Army Song Book 890, v4

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RAE, Kenneth Roy

On Friday, June 16, 2023, aged 91 years. Loved father and father-in-law of Alan and Sharyn, Lynette and the late Paul, Merv and Pam, Chris and Christine. Loved grandfather to all his grandchildren and partners also a greatly loved great-grandfather to all his great-grandchildren. Special thanks to the Darfield Medical Centre, Darfield Hospital and the district nurses for their wonderful care of Ken. A private family service for Ken was held at the Darfield Fire Station on Thursday, June 22, 2023. Messages for Ken’s family may be posted c/- Selwyn District Funeral Services Limited, PO Box 31300, Ilam, Christchurch 8444.

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NEELS, Lloyd Gordon

On June 23, 2023, almost in his 76th year. It is with a heavy heart and deep sadness, that we announce the passing of our wonderful father. Now resting peacefully in the arms of the Lord after his short battle with cancer. Lloyd was surrounded by his loving family at his Tauranga home. Soulmate of the late Sandra Neels, wonderful dad to Toni, Kirsti, Gavin, and stepdad to Scott, Paul, and Melanie. Poppa to Liam, Finley, Eden, Enzo, Joni, Kate, Clare, and Lara. Father-in-law to the late Dean, Barney, Aidan, Candice and Nicole. Son, brother, brother-in-law, cousin, uncle, best mate, neighbour, and a true gentleman to those who knew him. A service for Lloyd will be held at Legacy Tauranga, 383 Pyes Pa Road, Tauranga on Thursday, June 29, 2023 at 10.30am, followed by private cremation. Communications to the Lloyd Neels Family c/- Legacy Funerals, PO Box 3136, Tauranga 3142.

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DINGLE, Janet Francis

Peacefully at her home on Friday 23 June 2023, aged 74. For service details go to Janet’s tribute page at eagars.co.nz/janet.

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NGAPEKA, Te RaunaTeretu MatthewSandy (Matt)

Passed away peacefully at home. Loving partner of Leonie, stepdad to Craig (passed), Granddad to Jade, Papa to Terauna, and loved by all his family.
He will be sadly missed.

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EASTWOOD, Anne Margaret

On June 23, 2023 at the Marlborough Hospice, after a brief illness, aged 66 years. Much loved mother of Matt Ebborn. Loved daughter of the late Helen and Roy Eastwood, and loved sister of Kevin and John, and all their extended families. Messages to c/- PO Box 9, Blenheim 7240 or www.cloudybayfunerals.co.nz... A Goodbye Gathering for Anne will be held at the Springlands Chapel, Cloudy Bay Funeral Services, 15 Boyce Street, Blenheim, on Wednesday, June 28 at 11.00am. A Memorial Service in Palmerston North is planned, with a date, venue and time to be advised in the coming week.

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HOSKING, Dorothy Ailsa

Passed away peacefully surrounded by whanau on Wednesday, 21st June 2023, at 10.30am, aged 90 years. Dearly loved wife of Ron. Loved mother and mother-in-law of Peter & Sheree, Barry & Cath and Warren & Liz, Paul & Liz. Proud Nana of 12 grandchildren & 9 great-grandchildren. Dorrie is lying at Peter & Sheree’s Place, 430 Hukanui Road, Hamilton. Visitors are most welcome. Funeral service for Dorrie is being held on Monday 26th June at 11.00am, Melville Methodist Church, 1 Bader Street, Hamilton. Livestream and tributes at www.simplycremations.co.nz... All communications to Simply Funerals, PO Box 10356, Te Rapa.

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GLACKIN, Bridget Lee (nee Grieve)

On June 18, 2023 we mourned the sudden passing of Bridget Lee Glackin at the age of 47. Bridget was the beloved daughter of Peter and Colleen Grieve and dear sister and sister-in- law to Kate and Ben, Fraser and Patria. A fun Aunty to Charlie, Bella, George, Molly, Max and Hugo.
Always so thoughtful and inclusive, with such an infectious smile.
What beautiful memories you leave behind.

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