VERMEULEN, Jan (John) Christiaan Alphonsus Maria
John passed away peacefully on April 27, 2023, at Longwood Care Home, Riverton, aged 94 years. Dearly loved son of the late Jan and Josephine Vermeulen - Van Lierop and treasured brother and uncle of the Vermeulen family in the Netherlands, Australia and New Zealand. A very special friend of the Greaney and Adair families.
R.I.P.
Our sincere thanks for the exceptional care of John both in Te Anau and at Longwood Care Home. A service to celebrate John’s life will be held at Saint Bernard’s Catholic Church, Mokonui Street, Te Anau, at 1.00pm on Tuesday, May 9, followed by an interment at the Lynwood Cemetery, Te Anau. Messages to J. Greaney, C/- PO Box 5, Te Anau, Southland 9640 or on John’s tribute page at frasersfunerals.co.nz
RICHARDS, Denis Charles Patrick
(aged 65) Slipped away peacefully and unexpectedly on 29 April 2023. Dearly loved husband of Sandy Richards for nearly 40 years. Loving and loved father and father-in-law of Mark and Kate Richards, Rachel and Alastair Long, and Kat and Clayton Nelson. Doting Pop of Jack, Olive, Jasper, George and Florence. Loved son of the late Ray and Noeleen Richards, and son-in-law of Elaine and the late Graeme Bailey. Loved brother and brother-in-law of Rayleen and Allan, the late Gary, Philip and Michele, Donald and Robyn, George and Debbie, and Jeff and Sarah and uncle Denis to his nine nieces and nephews and their partners. A Funeral service for Denis will be held at St Thomas’ Catholic Church, 12 Mountainview Road, Timaru, on Saturday, May 6, at 11.00am.
WELLS, Kay (nee Forbes-Faulkner)
Sadly passed following an accident in Havelock North on Monday, April 24, 2023. Aged 74 years. Loving wife of Jeff for almost 52 years. Precious mum of Toni and Clayton, Anita and Tim. Treasured nana of Rylee and Nicole, Corben, Natalie and Zara. Much loved by her wider family. Messages may be sent to tributes@vospers.co.nz Details for Kay’s Memorial Service will be advised in the days ahead.
“Much loved,
dearly missed.”
ROLLO, Joan Mary (nee Clark)
(late of Addington) On April 27, 2023, peacefully at Aldwins House Christchurch. Aged 93 years. Loved wife of the late Bill Rollo and the late Lionel Streeter, much loved mother and mother-in-law of Kevin and Sherril, Chris and Lyn (USA), Karen Price, and Michael and Donna, loved nana and great-nana to all her grandchildren. Special thanks to all staff at Aldwins House for all their care. Messages for the Rollo family, C/- 19 London Street, Christchurch 8013.
R.I.P.
A Celebration of Joan’s life will be held in the John Rhind Chapel, entry from London
or Whitmore Streets, Christchurch, on Friday, May 5, at 1.00pm.
SLADE, Solipo
Died on 18th April 2023, at Eldon Lodge Hospital, Paraparaumu. Aged 68 years. Solipo Slade died with no funds and no known next of kin, so Kapiti Coast Funeral Home is sponsoring a celebration of his life with a service and burial on Thursday 4th May at 2.00pm in Awa Tapu Cemetery, Valley Road, Paraparaumu.
BALLISAT, Mary Eileen
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our beautiful mum on Saturday, April 29, 2023, at Anthony Wilding Retirement Village. Dearly loved wife of the late David for 57 years. Treasured and beautiful mum and mum-in-law of Keith and Lynda, Jill and Taylor Allison. Adored nana of her eight grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. We feel great peace that mum is now with our dad. Mum was only diagnosed unwell seven weeks ago and she fought to the bitter end. Mum was 91 with one of the strongest hearts.
“Fly free Mumma”
Messages may be sent to Jill Allison, PO Box 164, Tai Tapu 7645. A private cremation has taken place and at Mary’s request, a private family gathering will be held to celebrate her life.
THOMPSON, Marie Priscilla(nee Hanrahan)
On April 26, 2023, went home to be with her Lord. Loved wife of the late Tommy. Mother Bear of Brian, Anne (Kymee), Josephine (Alan), Frances (Scott), Mark (Lynda), and Greg. Nana Marie of Frederik, Daniel (Rebecca), Kaitlin (Andrew), and Hannah; Claudia, and Sarah-Grace. Great-Nana of Blakely. Much loved sister of Paul, Clare, and Helen. A Funeral Service for Marie will be held in the Academy Funeral Services Chapel, 65 Main South Road, Upper Riccarton, on Friday, May 5, at 1.30pm. For the link to the livestreaming please contact Academy Funeral Services.
BARRIS, Donald Henry
Peacefully on Sunday 30 April 2023, at Eldon Lodge, Paraparaumu aged 97 years. Devoted husband of Margaret (deceased), much loved father of John and Christine, Paul and Katie and the late Joy, and generous Pa of Sam, Matt and Amy.
‘In His presence is
fullness of joy’.
The family would like to thank the staff at Eldon Lodge for the care shown to Don over the last 11 years. Messages to John Barris c/- Waikanae Funeral Home, PO Box 300, Waikanae 5250. A service to celebrate Don’s life will be held at Cedarwood, 17 Parata Street, Waikanae, on Friday 5 May 2023, at 10.00am. Followed by interment at Kelvin Grove Lawn Cemetery, Palmerston North. Service will be live streamed
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McIVOR, Dixon Graham
On Sunday, April 30, 2023, peacefully at Christchurch Hospital, aged 79 years. Loved Dad and father-in-law of Aaron, Kylie and Scott, Rebecca and Craig, Jessie and Manny, beloved Grandad of Alesha, and Jayden, Taylor, and Katie, Caitlin, Reuben, Zara, and Tilly, Ruby and Mitchell, Mikaela, and Bailee, Great-Grandad of Millie-Jane, Aurora, Damian, Layla, and Titus, husband of Glenys for 44 years, loved brother, brother-in-law, uncle, cousin, and friend to many. A special thanks to the staff of Ward A8 at Christchurch Hospital for their superb care. Messages may be addressed to The Family of the late Dixon McIvor, c/- PO Box 39001, Christchurch 8545. In lieu of flowers, donations to St John would be appreciated, and may be made online at stjohn.org.nz. The Funeral Service in celebration of Dixon’s life will be held in our Oaklands Chapel, corner of Halswell Junction and Wigram Roads, Halswell, on Saturday, May 6, at 2.30pm. To watch a livestream of the service, please visit lambandhayward.co.nz/obituaries and click on the link in Dixon’s obituary.
BARKER, Norma Charlotte
On 1 May 2023 at Stokeswood. Much loved wife of the late Stewart; mother of Kaye, Diane and the late Grant; mother-in-law of Chris and John; grandmother of Emma. A service will be held in Cornwall Manor, cnr Knights Road and Cornwall Street, Lower Hutt on Tuesday 9 May at 2.00pm, followed by private cremation.
COMRIE, Gary Pearson
Passed away following a severe stroke on Monday 1st May 2023, at Waikato Hospital. Aged 76 years. Loved husband of the late Jennifer. Loved father and father-in-law of Tracey and Pat, the late Dean and Debbie and the late Vanessa. Grandad Gary of Hannah and Eden. Loved brother and brother-in-law of Brian and Kelly and their family. As per Gary’s wishes a cremation has taken place. All correspondence to the Comrie family C/- PO Box 276, Hamilton 3240.
PAGE, Agnes Morrison (Nan)
Of Paraparaumu. Peacefully after a short illness at Wellington Hospital on Monday 1 May 2023. Aged 86 years. Much loved wife of the late David. Dearly loved mother and mother-in-law of Myra & Tracey (Dermondy), and Harry & Tracy. Loved Granny of Logan and Brontë. Loved Aunt to Jennifer Gaudie. A service to celebrate Nan’s life will be held at the Kapiti Crematorium, in the grounds of Awa Tapu Cemetery, Valley Road, Paraparaumu, on Tuesday 9 May 2023 at 11.00am.
WICHMAN, Stephen Peter (Steve)
Kua ’oki t mua pp
ki ’Avaiki.
On Monday, May 1, 2023, at Christchurch Hospital, aged 74 years. Loved father of Dallas Wichman, and Anita Ward. Loved Grandad of Charlie, Theo, and Issy; Roman, Hunter, and Skylia. Loved best friend and husband of Lilian. Loved brother of Annette, Warren, Averil, Dorothy, Rowena, Lou Lou, and Carl. Messages to the Wichman family, c/- PO Box 10345, Christchurch 8145. A celebration of Steve’s life will be held in St Anne’s Catholic Church, 739 Ferry Road, on Saturday, May 6, 2023 at 11.00am.
ALLEN, Stewart Thomas King
Passed peacefully surrounded by family May 1, 2023. Aged 81. Loved husband of Jocelyn. Father of Jan, Rosanne, Fiona, Vicki and families. Loved son of the
late Reuben and Rose
Allen; Castlerock/Lumsden. Brother and brother-in-law of Isabell, Rosalie, Dorothy,
Bill, Patricia, Johnny, Maree, Joy and partners. Loved uncle and grandad to many grandchildren, nieces and nephews. A funeral will be held Friday, May 5, 12.30pm at Glenbervie Hall, Whangarei Messages and queries to kneesvicki@xtra.co.nz
MONTGOMERY, Nikki Marie Gloria(nee Hughey)
Passed away from cancer at home on Monday, May 1, 2023, aged 41 years. Dearly loved wife of Scott. Very much loved Mum of William and Evelyn. Loved daughter of Dave and Glenis, loved step-daughter of Lindy, daughter-in-law of Thereece and Terry, Dave and Michelle. Loved sister of Ben and Shelley, sister-in-law Julie. Brothers-in-law Robert and Michael, sisters-in-law Lauren and Brittany, and loved by all her nieces, nephews, aunties, uncles and cousins. Loved by her many loyal and beloved friends. Nikki’s family want to thank especially the Mary Potter Hospice staff for their wonderful care provided to her in Nikki’s last week at home. A service to celebrate Nikki’s life will be held at Cedarwood, 17 Parata Street, Waikanae, on Tuesday, May 9, 2023 at 11.00am. For those who cannot attend, here is the livestream link https
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