Death Notices

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Recent Notices in New Zealand

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MORGAN, Judith Valmai (née Buckland)

On 10 May 2023 peacefully at Hospice Marlborough, aged 77 years. Loved wife of the late Clarence. Treasured Mum of Jude Toogood, Donna Rangi, Kim Toogood and the late Tracy Toogood. Nana of her 7 grandchildren and her 9 great-grandchildren. A loved sister of Kaye Buckland (dec), John Buckland and Lyn Huntley Messages to PO Box 9, Blenheim 7240 or www.cloudybayfunerals.co.nz... A funeral service for Judith will be held on Monday, May 15, 1.30pm, at Springlands Chapel, Cloudy Bay Funeral Services, followed by private cremation.

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MORGAN, Judith Valmai(née Buckland)

On May 10, 2023 peacefully at Hospice Marlborough, aged 77 years. Loved wife of the late Clarence. Treasured Mum of Jude Toogood, Donna Rangi, Kim Toogood and the late Tracy Toogood. Nana of her 7 grandchildren and her 9 great-grandchildren. A loved sister of Kaye Buckland (dec), John Buckland and Lyn Huntley. Messages to PO Box 9, Blenheim 7240 or www.cloudybayfunerals.co.nz... A funeral service for Judith will be held on Monday, May 15,
1.30pm at Springlands Chapel, Cloudy Bay Funeral Services, followed by private cremation.

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EDWARDS, Jonathan George (Jon)

Of Kimbolton, On May 11th, 2023, peacefully at home, aged 64 years. Dearly loved husband of Benita. Loved Father of Andrew and Renee, Daniel and Ashley, Richard and Fi, Bianca and Josh. Loved Pop of Cole; Bryden and Paden; Lydia and Cassidy; and Wyatt. Much loved brother of Dana. All messages to bianca.edwards@omexom.co.nz. Friends are invited to attend a service for Jon at the Feilding Funeral Chapel, 282 Kimbolton Road, Feilding, on Tuesday, May 16th, 2023, at 11.00am. Cremation to be private.
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GIBSON, Richard Eric

Of Palmerston North, formerly of Hawera. Suddenly, but peacefully, at home on Tuesday 9th May 2023, aged 76 years. Dearly loved husband and best friend of Joy for 40 years. Treasured Dad of Susanna and Mike Booth. Cherished Grandad of Briar, Bella and Ruby. Respected oldest brother of Ralph and Janice, Ruth and Bruce McBeth, Paul and Jane, Peter (late), Andrew (late) and Anne, and Deborah and Grant Meads. Brother-in-law of Eion and Lois, and Annette and Michal. A very special Uncle to all his nieces and nephews, and a friend to many. A service for Richard will be held on Monday 15th May 2023 at 1.00pm, at the Palmerston North Conference and Function Centre, 354 Main Street, Palmerston North 4410. Burial will be on Tuesday 16th May 2023 at 1.00pm at Hawera Cemetery, Cnr Gladstone and High Street, Hawera. Messages to PO Box 14128, Longburn, Manawatu 4866. All welcome.

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MORRIS, Tessa Jane

Peacefully on 10th May 2023 at Victoria Place Rest Home, Tokoroa. In her 79th year. Dearly loved wife to Kevin. Much loved mother of Sandra, Dean and Adrian, and a loved "Nana Moo".
"Sadly missed, Rest in Peace".
A service for Tessa will be held at the South Waikato Funeral Services Chapel, Commerce Street, Tokoroa, on Tuesday 16th May at 1.00pm, followed by a private cremation.
South Waikato Funeral Services Ltd, FDANZ
PO Box 459, Tokoroa

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HOWARD, Bernard Michael (Bernie)

Suddenly and unexpectedly, at home in Gore, on Wednesday, May 10, 2023, aged 68 years old. Much loved husband of Terry, loved Dad of Jack and Sam. As per Bernie’s wishes a private family gathering will take place at Central Crematorium Chapel. Bernie’s family would like to thank the emergency services and also Southland Hospital for their attentive care. Messages to 171A Wentworth Street, Gore 9710.

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HARDING, Henry James

On May 6, 2023, peacefully at Rosebank Lifecare, Ashburton, after a battle with cancer. Aged 74 years. Dearly loved partner of Heather. Much loved father of Paula, Matthew, Amy, Karen, and Aaron. Loving Grandad of all his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Loved brother and brother-in-law of Brenda and Paul, Bob, Kevin and Karen, and Terry. Loved by all his nieces and nephews. Messages to the Harding family, PO Box 472, Ashburton 7740. Special thanks to the Timaru and Ashburton Palliative Care staff, the Cancer Society and the staff at Rosebank for their care of Henry. At Henry’s request a private cremation has been held.

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WOODRUFFE, Jean Catherine

Of Awahuri. Passed away peacefully at Woodfall Lodge Rest Home Feilding. Aged 80 years old. Adored wife of Roger Woodruffe. Beloved Mum to Derrick and Bruce. The family would like to extend their heartfelt thanks to the care staff at Woodfall Lodge in Feilding for the care of Jean during her stay with them. A celebration of Jean’s life is to be held at the Terracehaven Chapel, 697 Main Street, Palmerston North, on Friday, 12th May at 1.00pm, followed by a private cremation. Messages can be sent to Jean’s family, c/- PO Box 5191, Palmerston North 4441.

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SEARANCKE, George

Passed away peacefully on Tuesday, 9th May 2023, at Matariki Hospital, Te Awamutu surrounded by love, aged 93 years. Loving husband of Barbara, 74 years together. Much loved Dad of Kiwi & Ruth, Kite (dec), Karen, Averil & Jonathan. Much loved grandfather, great-grandfather, great-great-grandfather. George will be at Taarewaanga Marae, Otorohanga, Tangi, will be held on Friday 12 May at 11.00am, followed by burial at the Kihikihi Cemetery.
Te Awamutu Funeral Services, FDANZ.

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McHARRIE, Christine Mary

Of Claudelands, Hamilton. Passed away peacefully on 7th May 2023, in the care of Waikato Hospital. The funeral will be held at the White Rose Chapel, 75 Cook St, Hamilton East, at 11.00am, Friday 12th May 2023. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Mental Health Foundation.

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BODDY, Auverne Lorraine (Vern)(nee Tinnelly)

Passed away peacefully at Te Nikau Grey Hospital surrounded by her loving family on May 9, 2023, aged 95. Dearly loved wife of the late George, beloved mum and mother-in-law of Jim and Marjan, Lorraine and Phillip (both deceased), and Kevin and Julianne, adored Nana of Libby, Katie, Sara and Sahib, Tessa (deceased), Logan, Ella, and Harriet, loved sister and sister-in-law of the late Ray and Peg, Norine and Ray O’Callaghan, and Kevin, a loved member of the Boddy family, and a loved aunty, cousin, friend and ‘Nana’ of many. Flowers respectfully declined. Messages to 13 Clough Road, Paroa 7805. The family would like to acknowledge the staff of Te Nikau Grey Hospital for their genuine care and support. A Requiem Mass for Vern will be celebrated in St Patrick’s Catholic Church, High Street, Greymouth, on Saturday at 12noon. Vern will then be laid to rest with George at the Memorial Park Cemetery, Gladstone. Recitation of the Rosary will be held in the church on Friday at 7.00pm. For those wishing to pay their respects, Vern will be at Westland Funeral Services.

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O’HALLORAN, MichaelWayne (Doc)

Peacefully at Hutt Hospital evening of 8th May 2023, aged 76. Loved husband of Pauline. Dearly loved father of Nick and partner Rachel, adored poppa of Millie, Sam and Charlie. Son of Gus and Betty O’Halloran (dec), brother of Bill and Trish O’Halloran (dec), and Maureen (Australia), son-in-law of Noel and Nellie Phillips (dec), brother-in-law of Joan and Bill Hanna (Picton), Elly (dec), and Gary Phillips (Wgtn). Loved Uncle of his nieces and nephews. Cousin to the Marment, Morgan and Backhouse families. Many thanks for the kindness and caring of Wellington Haematology, Lower Hutt and Wellington Hospitals, Avalon Medical Centre, and St John Ambulance. No flowers please. Donations to Haematology Society of Australia and New Zealand (hsanz.org.au) if you wish. No funeral in accordance with Doc’s wishes.
A Life Well Lived

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BOWDEN, Margaret

Peacefully with her family by her side at St Joseph’s Lifecare, on Tuesday 9th May 2023, aged 93. Dearly loved wife of 65 years of Raymond, loved mother of Graeme, Linda and Mark. Loved mother-in-law of Susan, and grandmother of Sarah. Loved sister of Joy and the late John. Many thanks to everyone for their love, care and support of Margaret. A service to celebrate the life of Margaret will be held in Stokes Valley Uniting Church, 346 Stokes Valley Rd, Stokes Valley, on Tuesday 16th May at 11.00am, followed by a private cremation.

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NICHOLL, David William (Dave)

Dave passed away unexpectedly at home in the early hours of May 9, 2023. Loved husband of Berta. Loved dad of Paul and Libby, and Sam and Angie, and devoted grandad to Bertie. Loved son of Norma and Ewen Nicoll. Loved brother of Robyn and Jenny. A service to celebrate Dave’s Life will be held at the Pukekohe Cossie Club on Friday, May 12, 2023 at 12.00pm.
"The maker with whom we marked our time so long"
- J.A.

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DUFFY, Marion

On May 9, 2023, peacefully at Burlington Village, Christchurch, aged 92 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Bill, much loved mother and mother-in-law of Michele and Graeme, Adrienne and Ray, Eileen, John (deceased), and Kevan and Julie, loved gran of her 5 grandchildren and 7 great-grandchildren. A special thanks to all staff at Burlington for all their care. A celebration of Marion’s life will be held in the Harewood Crematorium Chapel, entrance off Wilkinsons Road, Harewood, Christchurch, Tomorrow (Friday, May 12), at 11.00am.

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