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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HALBERG, Elaine Marion

Of Greytown. Passed away peacefully on Sunday 7th May 2023, at Landsdowne Park Village Rest Home, Masterton. Aged 73 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Colin. Loved mother of Rex, Rachel and Craig, Jason (dec), and Melissa and Matthew. Loved Nana of Corey, Trac, Sophie, Joshua, Lily, Jasmine and Logan. Loved Great-Nana of Liam and Aria. In lieu of flowers, donations to The Cancer Society will be greatly appreciated. A service for Elaine will be held at The Funeral Home, 545 Queen Street East, Levin, on Thursday 11th May 2023 at 11.00am, followed by private cremation.

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PRICE, Samuel Michael (Mike)

Passed away suddenly at his home on 7 May 2023, aged 81 years. Beloved son of the late Catherine and Desmond (Mick) Price, and loved brother of Msgr. David (dec) and Margaret (dec). Valued and respected friend of Mike Allison and appreciated cousin of the Price/Consedine clan. A staunch confidante to many.
“Live that you shall live”
A celebration of Mike’s life will be held at St Patrick’s Church, Alexandra St, Te Awamutu, on Thursday 11 May at 11.30am, followed by burial at the Te Awamutu Cemetery. Correspondence to the family C/- PO Box 439, Hamilton 3240.

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McALINDEN, Heather Shirley

Passed away peacefully on Saturday 6th May 2023, in her 92nd year. Loved wife of the late Doug. Loving mother of Michele, Lance and the late Michael, Daryl and Jason. Loving Nana of her 9 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren. At Heathers request a private service has been held.

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SHARFE, Peter James Brass

Peacefully in the care of Calvary Hospital on Thursday, May 4, 2023, aged 90 years. Beloved husband of the late Avis. Loved step-father of Michael and Janette, Erin and Laurence. A loved grandad and great-grandad. Loved brother and uncle. A service to celebrate Peter’s life will be held in the Southland Crematorium Chapel, Rockdale Road Invercargill, on Thursday, May 11, 2023, at 2.30pm. Messages to “Sharfe Family” PO Box 632, Invercargill or you can go to Peter’s tribute page at mwfunerals.co.nz/s/peter

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FREDERIKSON, Faith Ann

Passed peacefully on Friday 5th May 2023, aged 93 years. Dearly loved daughter of Rheuben and Victoria, and adored sister of Jim and sister-in-law of Audrey. Loved Aunt of Joanne, and Kerry (dec). All messages to the Frederikson family, c/- PO Box 4016, New Plymouth 4340, or online at wabraham.co.nz/notices. In accordance with Faith’s wishes a private cremation has been held.

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GOOCH, Heather Jean

Heather passed away peacefully at Heatherlea Rest Home on Friday 5th May 2023, aged 87. Dearly loved mother of Cynthia, Wendy, and Roger. Loved grandmother of Susan, Mahina, and Ollie. Loved sister of Trish. All messages to ’The Gooch Family’, c/- PO Box 4016, New Plymouth 4340, or online at wabraham.co.nz/notices A service for Heather will be held in The Remembrance Chapel and Crematorium, 10 Swans Road, Bell Block, New Plymouth, on Wednesday 10th May 2023 at 2.00pm.

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HASLER, Terri Leanne

Flew away with the angels peacefully at Taranaki Base Hospital, New Plymouth, on Friday, 5th May 2023 at 5.00pm. Loved and treasured daughter of Patsy and Chum, much loved mum to Amylee, and sister to Dee, Darryl, Cherie, and Julie, loved and special friend to Darby, and loved aunty Terri to all her nieces and nephews. All messages to the Hasler family can be sent C/- PO Box 218, Stratford 4352. A Service for Terri will be held at the Mary Alice Chapel, 119 Regan Street, Stratford, on Thursday, 11th May 2023 at 1.00pm, followed by a private cremation.

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STEVENSON, James Robert (Jim)

On Wednesday, May 3, 2023, at Te Nikau Hospital, Greymouth, aged 76 years. Loved father and father-in-law of Nicola and Hans Dijkstra (Gold Coast), Leanne and Kelvin Sadler (Waimate),
and Sonya and Des Smith (Christchurch). Loved Grandad Jim of Hannah, Olivia, Sarah, and Harry; Jackson, and Josh; Isabella, and Louisa, loved brother and brother-in-law of Kevin, Denis and Pam, and
a loved uncle and friend. Messages can be left on
Jim’s tribute page at www.thompsonfd.co.nz.... A Memorial Service to celebrate Jim’s life will be held at the Belfast Rugby Clubrooms, 18 March Place, Belfast, Christchurch, on Wednesday, May 10, commencing at 3.00pm.

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SZUCS, Alex

On May 6, 2023, at Christchurch, dearly loved husband of Rayma, and loved father and father-in-law of Vicki and Wally; and much loved Poppie and Pops of all his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Loved brother and brother-in-law of Stephan and Maie (Australia), and loved by all his extended family. A graveside service will be held in the Memorial Park Cemetery, entrance off Ruru Road, Tomorrow (Tuesday), at 2.00pm.

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MacRAE, Malcolm Stuart

On Friday, May 5, 2023, peacefully in his sleep, at home with his family, in his 82nd year. Dearly loved husband of Elsa, much loved father and father-in-law of Gary and Sarndra (Te Taho), Leanne and Craig (Invercargill), Karyn and the late Con (Hari Hari). Loved Pop of Steph, Jesse and Ricole, Jorja, Andrew and Nell; Bevan and Alana, Katie and Jonno, Ollie and Anna, and grand pop of Passion. Loved brother of Ian and the late Marilyn, the late Murray and Margaret, Molly and Jack, Bette and Jim, brother-in-law of Allan and the late Jan. A loved uncle of all his nieces and nephews and a good friend to many. Messages to the MacRae Family, 19 Racecourse Terrace Rise, PO Box 73, Hokitika 7842 or may be left on Malcolm’s tribute page at www.thompsonfd.co.nz... A service to celebrate Malcolm’s life will be held at the Seaview Hall, Seaview Terrace, Hokitika, on Wednesday, May 10, commencing at 2.00pm. Private cremation to follow.

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MEADE, Patricia Winifred (Trish) (nee Ladley)

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Died peacefully on May 6, 2023, aged 79. Dearly loved wife of Dennis. Much loved mother of David and Susie. Adored granny of Olivia, Ben, Bradley, Jacob, Todd, and Charleigh. Loved by her siblings, nieces, nephews and wider family and friends from through the years. At Trish’s request, a private cremation has been held.

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ROBINSON, Leslie James (Les)

On May 4, 2023 peacefully at home in Masterton aged 68 years. A loved father grandfather and great-grandfather. He will be missed by many. A service to remember Les will be held in Wairarapa Funeral Services Chapel, 35-37 Lincoln Road, Masterton, on Wednesday May 10, 2023, at 11

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LIVINGSTONE, Margaret(Margie)

Sadly passed away. Esteemed and highly respected long time member, Life Member and current Patron of Ngahinepouri Golf Club. Margie’s commitment to the Golf Club over many years is immeasurable. A wonderful lady who will be sorely missed and will be forever in our minds and hearts and will always be a part of Ngahinepouri Golf Club.
Rest in Peace Margie.

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BRIGHT, Wayne Bernard (Wayno)

Passed away peacefully at Marlborough Hospice, on May 4, 2023. Husband of Emily, and& proud father of Isabelle. Dearly loved son of Win and the late Noel Bright and friend of Allan. Beloved brother and brother-in-law of Kevin and Nicky Bright, Karen and Fraser Hall, the late Nigel Bright and Denise Bright. Adored Uncle of Christina, Lachlan and Audrey. Messages to Wayne’s American family can be sent to 3347 SW 34th CT, Topeka, KS 66614, USA. Messages to Wayne’s NZ family can be sent to 32A Boyce Street, Renwick 7204 or www.cloudybayfunerals.co.nz... In lieu of flowers, a donation in Wayne’s name to the Marlborough Hospice (Account No

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ROGERS, John Ley

On May 3, 2023, peacefully at St Albans Lifecare, after a brave battle with cancer, in his 75th year. Much loved father and father-in-law of James and Jayne (London), Simon and Amy (Melbourne), Katie and Nigel (Sydney), and a devoted Pops of Isla, and Freddie; Sadie, and Walter; Grace, and Henry. Messages may be addressed to The Family of the late John Rogers, c/- PO Box 39001, Christchurch 8545. In accordance with John’s wishes a private cremation will take place.

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