Death Notices

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Recent Notices in New Zealand

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STEWART, Denise Margaret (nee Fitsgibbon)

Passed away peacefully on May 15, 2023, at St Allisa Lifecare, aged 98 years. Dearly loved wife of the late
Jim Stewart of Rolleston. Loved sister of the late Gladstone and Eileen Fitzgibbon, Rosemarie and the late Brian O’Carroll and Madeleine and the late Des Casey. A much loved and special Auntie to her nieces and nephews. The family wish to thank the staff as St Allisa Lifecare for their loving care and support of Denise over the past 9.5 years. In lieu of
flowers, donations to Dementia Canterbury in Denise’s name would be appreciated at
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EVANS, James Peter McIndoe

Peacefully, at Wairarapa Hospital, on Sunday 14 May 2023, aged 64 years. Loved son of the late Corry and Marian. Loved brother and brother-in-law of Elsa and Ian, Marilyn and John, Helen, and the late Rhys. Loved by all his nieces and nephews. Messages to the family can be posted C/- PO Box 460, Masterton. In lieu of flowers donations to St John Ambulance and Wellington Regional Kidney Society would be appreciated and may be left at the service. A service to celebrate James’ life will be held in the Wairarapa Funeral Services Chapel, 35-37 Lincon Road, Masterton, on Thursday 18 May 2023 at 11.00am, followed by interment at Hastwell Cemetery, Eketahuna.
Wairarapa Funeral Services
www.wairarapafunerals.co.nz...
FDANZ, Masterton

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HOLDEN, Ruth Mary(née Managh)

Dearly loved sister of Alwyn* and Bill* Tonkin, Tricia and Roger Preston, Kathleen and John* Glover, and Judy and Colin Christie (Australia). A much-loved Aunt to all her nieces and nephews.
(*denotes deceased)

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PENISULA, Ioane Reuelu (Johnny)

Passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loving family, at Southland Hospital on Sunday, May 14, 2023, aged 82 years. Much loved husband of Mavis for 55 years. Dearly loved father and father-in-law of Lyle and Debbie, Ne’etia, Kerry and Jody. Adored Grandpa of Ethan, Joel, Mia, Jordan, Jonny; Jonty, Makensie, Breana; Caleb, Jamie and Meila. Johnny was a much loved brother, brother-in-law and Uncle. A Celebration of Johnny’s life will be held on Thursday, May 18, 2023, 10.30am, in J Fraser and Sons Chapel, corner Esk and Doon Streets, Invercargill. Interment at Eastern Cemetery will follow. Messages to 205 Nelson Street, Invercargill, or to Johnny’s tribute page at frasersfunerals.co.nz/tributes where his livestream link is available.

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LAWLOR, Diane (nee Christie)

On May 15, 2023, at Dunedin Hospital; aged 76 years. Dearly loved wife of Brendan, much loved Mum of Chris, Andrew and Cherry, Mark*, Jenny and Mike, Matt and Teresa, and Adam and Anna, a loved Nana to all of her grandchildren, loved sister and sister-in-law of Colin*, Mary and Brian Robinson, and Ewan*. A celebration of Diane’s life will be held in Campbell and Sons Chapel, 95 Gordon Road, Mosgiel, at 2.00pm on Friday, May 19, followed by private cremation. Flowers respectfully declined, instead donations to the Otago Rescue Helicopter Trust would be gratefully appreciated and may be left at the service. Messages to 178 Baker Road, 1 RD, Outram.
(*denotes deceased)

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BELLAMY, Janice May

Passed away peacefully at Taranaki Base Hospital New Plymouth on Friday 12th May 2023, aged 77 years. Loved Partner of the late Frank. Loved mother and mother-in-law of Garry (deceased); Dean; Aaron and Karen and Shannon. Adored nan of Luke. Cherished sister of the late Wayne, Colin, the late Faye, Carol and Sharron. All messages to the Bellamy family can be sent to C/- PO Box 218, Stratford 4352. A service for Janice will be held at the Mary Alice Chapel, 119 Regan Street Stratford on Wednesday 17th May 2023 at 11.00am, followed by her internment at the Kopuatama Cemetery, Stratford.

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LEMAN, Richard Antony (Richie, Rich)

On April 11, 2023, 41 years. Beyond loved Son of Norman and Vanessa. Loved and adored baby brother of Annette (dec), Kim, Nicky, and Mark. Much loved brother-in-law to Michelle. A treasured and adored Daddy of Mason, Phoenix, and Zavier. Loved by Karen, Atalia, Miesha and Cerie. A fun and loving uncle/great-uncle to all his nephews and nieces and a friend to many. Messages may be addressed to The Family of the late Richard Leman, c/- PO Box 39001, Christchurch 8545. In lieu of flowers donations to

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WEST, Cicily Anne

13 October 1941 –
10 May 2023
Cicily passed away peacefully on 10 May 2023 at Papamoa Beach Village Care Home. Dearly beloved wife of Alan, who himself, passed away last year. Treasured and wonderful mother to Michelle and Rohan, and mother-in-law to Ralph. Cherished sister to Jane, sister-in-law to John, Allison, Thomas and Andrea. Much loved aunt to Tiffany, Nichola, Alan, Damon and Anna, great-aunt to Joshua, Elliott, Harper, Jackson, Daniel, Renée, Lana, Flynn, Kruz, Arthur, Henri, Tommy and Jaime, and aunt-in-law to Ross, Ash and Hiromi.
A strong, resourceful and determined woman, who loved us all dearly.
A private, family only service, to celebrate Cicily’s life, has been held.

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WATSON, Charles Stuart (Stu)

Peacefully at Chalmers Rest Home in New Plymouth on Friday, April 12, 2023, aged 91. Dearly loved husband of Molly (deceased). Much loved Dad of John (deceased) and Carolyn, Don and Susan, Di and Pete, and Jo and Charlie. Adored ‘Stu’ to Rebekah, Matthew, Kathryn, Hilary, Kate, Rachel, Lucy, Ben, Jake, Timothy, and Guan. Messages to the Watson family may be left on Stu’s tribute page at eagars.co.nz/stu. A service to celebrate Stu’s life will be held at Eagars Te Henui Chapel, 174 Lemon Street, New Plymouth on Friday, May 19, 2023 at 2.00pm followed by a private cremation. For those unable to attend, the service will be livestreamed to Stu’s tribute page.
“Reunited with his leader, Molly.”

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HOBBS-SADLER, Amy Jeana (née Duffy)

In Blenheim, on Wednesday, May 10, 2023. In her 95th year. Most precious and loved wife of Murray Hobbs (deceased) and Neil Sadler (deceased). Dearly loved Mum and Nana of John and Julie (Perth), Peter and Teresa (West Melton), Gwenda and Robin Owen-Cooper (Christchurch), Heather and Trev Keighley (Renwick), Donald and Fleur (Christchurch), and her 14 grandchildren, 26 great-grandchildren and 1 great-great-grandchild. Messages may be sent to 14 Wilson Street, Renwick 7204. Amy’s memorial service will be held at the Renwick Anglican Church, 54 High Street, Renwick, at 2.00pm on Thursday, May 18. Masks required please. The service will be livestreamed and details may be accessed from our website www.sowmans.co.nz...

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PERRY, Nerolie Avis

Passed away after a courageous battle with cancer at Country Lodge Rest Home. Aged 84 years. Wife of the late Hamish and dearest companion of Colin. Mother of Suzanne, Grant (dec) and Darryl (dec). Nana to Kurtis, Tania and Nicki. Much loved by all her family and friends. Funeral to be held at All Saints Anglican Church, Matamata, on Thursday 18th May at 1.00pm.

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EAMES, Jane Morton (nee Dallas)

Died peacefully in her 84th year. Much loved wife of the late Alan, mother of David and Rachel (Parua Bay), Brigit and Hamish (Palmerston North), and grandma of Eilidh and Tom. Dearly loved sister of Sally, Jogyata and the late Jill. Our sincere thanks to the staff at Aroha Rest Home for their kind and compassionate care. A Service for Jane will be held at the Terracehaven Chapel, 697 Main Street, Palmerston North on Wednesday, May 17, 2023 at 1.00pm.

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YOUNG, June

With her husband of 61 years by her side. Passed on 11 May 2023. A loved wife, mother, and Nana; she now reunites with her son Ivan, and her heavenly Father. Please join us as we celebrate June’s life, joy and love, on 17 May, 12.30pm, at St John The Evangelist Church, 564 State Highway 14, Maunu, Whangarei. We ask that you embrace June’s love for colour, and join her by wearing floral as we celebrate the life that she had, and has left in all of us. In lieu of flowers donations to the Cancer Society.

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MANDERSON, Errol Geoffrey

On Thursday, May 11, 2023, died peacefully, aged 80. Dearly loved husband of the late Joan. Best friend of Joan. Much loved father of Denise, Roger, Janine, Vicky, Katrina, and Megan. Messages for the Manderson family, c/- PO Box 5191, Palmerston North 4441. In lieu of flowers, a donation may be made to Arohanui Hospice online at arohanuihospice.org.nz. A service for Errol will be held in the Terracehaven Chapel, 697 Main Street, Palmerston North, on Thursday, May 18, 2023, at 10.30am.

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SOMERS, Bruce

3 December 1939
— 11 May 2023
Devoted & loving husband of Dianne. Dearly loved brother of Rose (Canada), and uncle to his extended Canadian family. Treasured and respected father of Jonathan & Michael Somers, (New Plymouth). Father of Greg (deceased). Loved Daddyman to Jeff and Father to Nancy. The boy’s wives

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