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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NICHOLLS, Joan Daphne

Of Palmerston North. Passed away on Wednesday 10th May 2023, aged 95 years old. Beloved wife of the late Colin Nicholls. Loving mother of Kerry & Cheryl, Colin (mate) & Trisha, Andrew & Maryann, and Grant & Hayley. Joan was an adored grandmother to all of her grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren. A private service has been held for the family at Joan’s request.

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SCOTT, Shona Maree (nee Dockerty)

Passed away peacefully at Mary Potter Hospice on May 12, 2023, aged 60 years. Dearly loved wife of Andrew Wilson. Loved daughter of Joyce and the late Bill Dockerty. Loved daughter-in-law of the late Jack and Peggy Wilson. Loved sister and sister-in-law of Diane and David Kitai, Judith and Colin Rees, Chrissie and the late John Wilson, and Ruth Wilson. Loved aunt and great-aunt to all her nieces and nephews. Details for Shona’s memorial service to follow. All messages to the “Wilson family” c/- Aoraki Funeral Services, PO Box 4091, Highfield, Timaru 7942.

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KOSKELA, PenelopeJane (Penny)

Passed away peacefully at Ultimate Care Oakdale Rest Home, Cambridge, on 9th May 2023, aged 84 years. Much loved wife of Wayne
for 56 years. Special thanks to all Oakdale staff and carers for their loving care of Penny. A service to celebrate Penny’s life will be held in the Kowhai Room, Raleigh Street Christian Centre, 24 Raleigh Street, Leamington, Cambridge, on Thursday 18th May at 1.30pm.

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MALLETT, Jannette Naira

Peacefully on 12th May 2023, at home, aged 83 years, after a courageous battle with cancer. Dearly loved wife of the late John Mallett. Loved Mum and mother-in-law of Johnny and Christine (Palmerston, Otago), Brenda and Barry (Auckland), Gregory and Jeannie (Peka Peka), Janet and Lee (Wanganui), Paul and Melanie (Wanganui). Loved Nana of Pamela and Ian, Stephanie, Darryl and Rosie, Sarah and Munish, Kelly and Tim, Kate, Christopher and Danielle, Rochelle and Glen, Kate, Aaron and Alex. Loved GG of her seven great-grandchildren, Koby, Chloe, Sofia, Oliver, Abbey, Jack, and Jupiter. In lieu of flowers, donations to Hospice Whanganui would be appreciated and can be placed in the Chapel Foyer. Messages c/- Mallett family can be forwarded to PO Box 7102, Wanganui. A service to celebrate Jannette’s life will be held in the Cleveland Chapel, 179 Ingestre Street, Wanganui, on Friday 19th May 2023 at 2.00pm, followed by private cremation.

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DWYER, Margaret Philomena(nee Thompson)

On May 11, 2023, peacefully at Nurse Maude Hospital, Christchurch, aged 92 years.
Rest in Peace
A Requiem Mass for Margaret will be celebrated at St Gregory’s Catholic Church, 30 Cotswold Ave, Bishopdale, Christchurch, on Wednesday, May 17 at 11.00am, followed by interment at Belfast Cemetery. Recitation of the Rosary will be in the church, This Day (Tuesday) at 7.00pm.

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SOMERVILLE, Maureen Collette

In loving memory of Maureen Collette Somerville born 8th November 1952, passed away peacefully at home with whanau on 12th May 2023. Loving mother of Kelli Somerville, Jese, Byron and Declen; Stanley Somerville, Becks and Be; Charissa Drummond, JJ, Aaliyah, George; Daniel Somerville.

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BATES, Esmay Margaret

Mum, although we say a goodbye today, it’s never really a goodbye as you will never be gone from our hearts. Every minute we were blessed and we will miss you so much.
Love you Mum.
Best mates forever.
Love, Steve and Pru

Death

SCOTT, Roy Keir

(Formerly of Thames). Passed away peacefully at Atawhai Assisi Rest Home, Hamilton, on 13 May 2023, aged 81 years. Beloved father of Kaleb and step-dad of Jonathan; family friend of Wesley, Samantha and Greg.
Finally at peace and in
God’s memory.
A private family gathering is to be held. Correspondence to the family, C/- PO Box 459, Hamilton 3240.

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ATTEWELL, Dorothy May (Dot)

Passed away peacefully on Saturday, 13th May 2023, aged 75 years. Beloved wife of Robert (Bob). Loving Mum of Sonia and Dale; Louise and Paul; and Aaron. Cherished Nana of Sam and Maya; Katie, Sally, and Chloe. Loved by her great-grandchildren, Elliot, Violet, and Aurora. A service for Dot will be held at the Feilding Funeral Chapel, 282 Kimbolton Road, Feilding, on Friday, 19th May 2023 at 11.00am.
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VOICE, Robert George (Bob)

Of Aylesbury. On Friday, May 5, 2023, at Christchurch Hospital, after a fall at home, in his 85th year. Devoted husband of the late Marilyn, beloved father and father-in-law of Fiona and Tim Spithoven (Perth), Sally Voice Tunneycliff (U.K), Shona and Owen Powell, cherished grandad of Savanah, Lucas, Kaleigh; Morgan, Caleb; Amabelle, Lauren; Georgia, Harrison and Victoria, brother and brother-in-law of Pamela and Alister Waddell (both deceased), the late Marshall and Joy, Hazel and Mervyn Frew, David and the late Sherryn, and Judy, son of Hilda and Roy (Marshall Roy) (both deceased). Special thanks to the staff of Ward A4 Christchurch Hospital. Messages to the Voice Family, c/- PO Box 111-01, Christchurch 8443. A Celebration of Bob’s life will be held in the Academy Funeral Services Chapel, 65 Main South Road, Upper Riccarton, on Thursday, May 18, at 1.30pm.

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DAVY, Mate

Formerly of Pahiatua and Coromandel, died peacefully at Bupa Riverstone, Palmerston North on Friday 12 May 2023, aged 84 years. Dearly loved husband of the late June. Loved father and father-in-law of Susie and Peter Hobman; Diane and Nick Scott; Eileen and Sarah Ball. Loved Poppa to Thomas and Amber, Oliver, Chrissana, Lydia and Caleb, and great grand poppa to Mirana. In lieu of flowers a donation to the Life Flight Trust would be welcome. Messages to DavyEJ@orcon.net.nz A celebration of his life will be held at The Flagon room at the Tui Brewery, Mangatainoka, Pahiatua entrance GATE 3 at 11.00am Monday 22 May 2023.
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ASTORGA UBEDA, Henry

Passed away unexpectedly at Palmerston North Hospital on Thursday, May 11, 2023, aged 84 years. Dearly loved husband for 64 years of Margarita. Much loved father and friend of Margarita, Claudio and Cushla, Carmen and Michael, and Peter and Tammy. A private family service will be held.
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STACEY, Marie Jean

On 27 April 2023, Marie passed away at Nazareth House, in her 93rd year. Dearly loved sister of Dawn Allen (Hawkes Bay), Alison Mexted (deceased), Roddy Stacey (deceased), Diane Tait (deceased), Marilyn Knox (Blenheim), and John Stacey (Western Australia). A kind, loving aunty to all her nieces and nephews. A Memorial Mass will be held to celebrate Marie’s life on Friday 19 May at 9.30am at Holy Cross School Hall, Miramar. In lieu of flowers, a donation to the Sisters of Nazareth, 220 Brougham Street, Christchurch would be welcomed.

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AUSTEN, Brian Stanley

On 14 May 2023, peacefully at home; aged 82 years. Loved husband of Sheryl. Treasured Dad and father-in-law of Dean & Ann, and Evan & Megan. Loved grandfather of Emma, Toby, Zane, Honey, Keylan, and Mayci.
“His love for us
will be our strength”
A celebration of Brian’s life
will be held in the White
Rose Chapel, 75 Cook Street,
Hamilton East, on Wednesday, 17 May 2023, at 11am.

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