Death Notices

A place to remember and celebrate the lives of those no longer with us

Recent Notices in New Zealand

Death

KESBY, Robert Paul (Kes)

Passed away peacefully at Hospice Marlborough, on Saturday, May 6, 2023. Aged 63 years. Adored husband of Susanne, much loved brother of Bill, Phillip and Rebecca. Loved stepfather of Jason. Reunited with Olive and Jack. The Kesby family would like to thank Hospice Marlborough for all their care during
Kes’s illness. In lieu of flowers, a donation to Hospice Marlborough would be appreciated and may be made at the service or online to
a/c 03-1369-0365207-00 Ref. KESBY. A service to celebrate Kes’s life will be at The Church of the Nativity, Alfred Street, Blenheim, at 10.00am, on Monday, May 15, followed by private cremation at the Sowman Crematorium. The service will be livestreamed and details may be accessed from our website www.sowmans.co.nz....

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HIKAKA, Wairehu Werahiko

Wairehu passed away at home on Sunday 7 May 2023. Father of Joanne, Gabrielle, Sally, Martin (deceased) and Simon. Grandfather to Kate, Harper and Xavier. Wairehu will lie at home 3 Grey Street, Waitara until the morning of Friday 12 May. He will leave home at 9.00am to travel to oeo Pa where he will lie until burial in the whnau urupa that afternoon.
a simple cremation
& burials
Ph 0800 236 236

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TANIELU, Tauti Misitasi Tala

On Friday, May 5, 2023, at home in Christchurch. Beloved husband of the late Corina. Loved father and father-in-law of Robert and Janelle Tanielu, Sio and Setaimata Lilo, and Nofoaluma Tanielu. Loved grandfather of Alize, Memphis, Knight and Mason. Loved brother of the late Nofoaluma, the late Ioane, the late Mli, Afoa Teni, the late Sina, Meafua, Tanielu and Levao Te’i. A loved grandfather, brother, uncle and friend of many. Messages to the Tanielu family, c/- PO Box 10345, Christchurch 8145. A family service will be held Tomorrow (Thursday, May 11), at 5.30pm, a funeral service will be held on Saturday, May 13, at 10.30am. Both services will be held in St Mary’s Pro Cathedral, at 373 Manchester Street. Burial at Memorial Park Cemetery following the funeral service.
"Afai tatou te ola, ola mo le Ali’i
Afai fo’i tatou te oti, oti mo le Ali’i"

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FAULKNER, Margaret Anne(nee South)

QSM, JP
Died on 3 May 2023. Much loved mother and mother-in-law of Christine and Ed Bamber, Martin and Kathy Faulkner, Alistair and the late Carron Faulkner, Simon Faulkner and Kate Baoumgren, and loved Nana of all her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Thank you to the staff at Charles Fleming Retirement Village Dementia and Hospital Care Units, and Wellington Hospital 6 North Unit for the wonderful care she received. According to Margaret’s wishes she has been cremated and her ashes will lie with other family members in her beloved South Canterbury. Messages to Faulkner Family, 22 Hillside Tce, Witherlea, Blenheim 7201.
Gee & Hickton - Porirua
www.geeandhickton.co.nz...
Tel. (04) 237 5332 FDANZ

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WRIGHT, Barney

On May 3, 2023. Much loved nephew of Judy and Bill Knoops. Loved cousin of Michael Tipuna (Wairoa), Moiroa (Hari) and Ian Dickinson, Kip and Ivan Tipuna, Maria and Tony Shore (all of Southland), Norman and Nathan Tipuna (Christchurch), and families.
Love and cherished memories of you forever.
Another link has been broken.
Resting in God’s garden with all our whanau.

Death

NICOLL, Brian

On April 25, 2023, much loved husband of Rhoda, father of Hazel and Gaga to Angus, Harriet and Edward. Known to many as “the Dyson man”.
Very much loved and sorely missed.
A celebration of life will be held on June 3, 2023, please contact the family directly for details 0274558529.

Death

GILLETTE, Berys Avrian(Bennetts)

Aged 86. Passed away peacefully on February 3, 2023, at St Andrews Village in Auckland after a long journey with dementia. She was the beloved wife of Blue, and loving mother of Arlene (dec) and Erin, and loving grandmother of Hayden. A private cremation was held with her favourite music playing, followed by a small gathering of family and close friends prior to the interment of her ashes. The family thanks the staff at St Andrew’s Village Dementia unit for their compassionate care of Berys during her illness. Berys’ memory will be cherished by her family and all who knew and loved her. Condolences can be sent to Berys’ family at sharpas007@gmail.com.

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HEDLEY, Nancy Dawn

Of Te Horo. On 5 May 2023, peacefully at Palmerston North Hospital, aged 79 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Graham. Loved mother of Daryl and Angela. Sister to the late Yvonne, and Jocelyn, Neil, Bruce and Robyn. Auntie to her nieces and nephews in Aotearoa, Canada and England, and their children, and loyal friend to Doug and many others. Nancy’s passing leaves a big gap in our family. She will be remembered for her kindness and generosity to both people and animals, her distinctive laugh, and her sense of fun. A service to celebrate Nancy’s Life will be held at Harvey’s Chapel, 284 Oxford Street, Levin, on Thursday 11 May at 1.30pm, followed by burial at the Otaki Lawn Cemetery.

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MARSHALL, Claire Claudine (nee St George)

Passed away on the 5th May 2023 just 10 days short of her 95th Birthday, followed by a private cremation. Loved mother of Hugh, and the late Barbara. Friend to daughter-in-law Karen. Adored grandmother of Terran, Struan & Rogan. Great-Grandmother to Parker. A service to celebrate her life will be held on Friday 12th May 2023 at 2.00pm. Please contact Hugh if you wish to attend or share your memories. Phone

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FAULKNER, Margaret Anne (nee South)

On May 3, 2023 at Wellington. Dearly loved eldest daughter of the late Hettie and George South (Winchester). Loving sister of Peter and Bertha South (both deceased); Judith (deceased) and Howard Jelinek; Helen and the late George Ward; Alison and David Stewart. At Margaret’s request a private request a private service is to be held.

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O’LEARY, Margaret Joy

Peacefully passed away 5th May 2023. Loved wife of the late Bill and mother of Chris, Sue, Neil, and partners, her grandchildren and great-grand-daughters. As per her wishes there will be a gathering to celebrate her life on Thursday 11th May at 2.00pm to be held in the Recreation Hall at Summerset, 20 Racecourse Road in Trentham. The family would like to thank the staff at Summerset Care Centre for their amazing kindness during her last days. In lieu of flowers, donations to Te Omanga Hospice gratefully appreciated.

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STANNARD, Mervyn Dennis (Dennis)

Passed peacefully, in his 89th year. Husband of the late Hazel, father and father-in-law of Debbie & Paul, Gary & Sherryn, and grandfather
of Daniel, Abbie, Sophie, Thomas and Hannah. A memorial service for Dennis will be announced at a later date. All communications to The Stannard Family, c/- 3 Hallys Lane, Cambridge 3434.

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LAPSLEY, William George (Bill)

At Elderslea Hospital on 8th May 2023 after a short illness. Much loved husband of Mandy, and dad to Fiona & Joe and Michael (dec). Friends are invited to gather to remember Bill at Upper Hutt Cossie Club from 5.00pm on Friday 12th May in the Balcony function room.

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DOBRIC, Neil Lionel

Neil Passed away at 9.35am May 5th 2023. Dearly loved and treasured husband of Lee. Loving father to Aaron and a loved and respected step-father to Bronwyn, Craig, Ashley and David. Much loved Poppa to his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Neil’s service will be held on Tuesday 9th May at 2.00pm. The service will be livestreamed at www.simplycremations.co.nz... Heartfelt thanks to the staff at OPR3 at Waikato Hospital for their thoughtful care.
Rest In Peace Neil

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STUDT, Christopher Michael

Passed away peacefully at Wellington Hospital on the 4th May 2023. Chris is survived by his loving wife Anna and son Frank, siblings Dinah, Jill and Peter. A service to celebrate Chris’ life will be held in Lychgate Funerals, 306 Willis Street, Aro Valley, Wellington on Friday 12th May at 11.00am.
Lychgate Funerals
FDANZ 385 0745
www.lychgate.co.nz...

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