WILKES, Sam
Dearly loved nephew of Loretta and David. Cousin of Kimberley.
A gentle soul gone too soon.
KEMPF, Kurt Hermann
Slipped away peacefully on April 28, 2023; aged 86. Dearly loved husband of Shirley for 56 years. Much loved and admired father and father-in-law of Marcus and Brigitte, Rene and Bronwyn, Rachel and Matt, Miriam and Carl. Special granddad and granddad-in-law of Jesse and Rebekah, Sam and Lisa, Hannah and Dan, Abigail, Dominic, Caleb, Josh, Peter, Harry; and great-granddad of Luca, Leila, Georgie & Nico. Service details to follow. Messages to
YOUNG, Hing Kim (Kim)
Formerly of Napier, passed away peacefully on April 18, 2023, in Wellington. Beloved wife to Kuen Bor (Bill) (deceased). Much loved mother to Dixon and Linda, Steven, Arthur (deceased) and Pam, Martin and Sri, Elaine and Peter, Johnny and Nancy, and Lawrence. Grandma and Great-Grandma to many. A private service was held in Napier. Messages to dixyou@xtra.co.nz
McKEOWN, Brian (El Cid)
On ANZAC Day, 25 April 2023. Beloved son of the late John & Jane. Adored brother of the late Jackie and survived by his sisters Kathleen & Barbara, and his nieces and nephews. Dearly loved friend of Colleen and the Lee kids and the Willoughby family. Lifelong friend of Charlotte. Cherished Pater of Stephanie & Keely. Many thanks to the Porirua Club members & his friends, the staff at Wellington Hospital and Te Hopai for their care of Brian. A service to celebrate Brian’s life will be held in Gee & Hickton’s Guardian Chapel, 6 Norrie Street, Porirua, on Friday 5 May at 1.30pm.
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BALSOM, Patricia Florence Mary
Passed away peacefully on Friday, 21st April 2023, aged 86 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Clarrie, loved sister of Rosalie. Much loved and cherished Mum of Gayelene and Russell, Phillip, Craig and Tony. Adored Nana of all
her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. According to Pat’s wishes a private family service and cremation has been held. All communications to the Balsom Family, c/- 262 Ohaupo Road, Te Awamutu 3800.
te KAAT, Immerentia Johanna-Maria (Emmy)
Formerly of Parkstone Retirement Village. On Thursday, April 27, 2023, peacefully at Summerset Avonhead. In her 94th year. Dearly loved wife of Wiet for 72 years, and much loved mother and mother-in-law of Jacque and Alan, Yvonne and David, and Josh and Linda. Beloved Oma of Aleisha, Hannah and Mark, Hamish and Chelsea, Daniel and Rose, Laura, and Kelsey, and Gran-Oma of Jack, Poppy, William, and Chester. Dear friend for 72 years of Hanny. Messages for the “te Kaat Family” may be sent c/- 19 London Street, Richmond, Christchurch 8013. Requiem Mass will be celebrated at Our Lady of Victories Catholic Church, 106 Main South Road, Sockburn, Christchurch, on Tuesday, May 2, at 11.00am, to be followed by interment at Yaldhurst Cemetery.
BUCHANAN, Lewis (Lew)
On April 27, 2023 peacefully at Elderslea Rest Home, Upper Hutt; aged 85 years. Dearly loved husband of Jean. Loved father and father-in-law of Donald & Marina, Tracy, David & Shona. Proud Grandad of Joseph, Craig, James, Kathryn, Liam, Emma, Jayden, Holly and Ben, and Great-Grandad of Spencer and Alice. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Wellington Free Ambulance would be appreciated and may be left at the service or made online www.wfa.org.nz.... A memorial service for Lew will be held in Kingswood, Cnr King & Cairo Street, Upper Hutt, on Wednesday, May 3, 2023 at 2.00pm.
McMILLAN, Murray Hopkirk
Passed away on Thursday 20 April 2023. Cherished husband of Margaret. Dearly loved father and father-in-law of Murray and Kate, Melissa and Blair, Melanie and Chris, Phillipa and Mark, and Campbell. Loved grandad of Marco, Rose, Elsie, William, baby Henry, Alex, Lucas, Zayden, and Jazlin. Much loved by Mae, Jessica, Daisy, and Oliver. A private cremation has been held.
CLARK, Denise Elizabeth (nee Taylor)
On Thursday, April 27, 2023 at Ellesmere Hospital, peacefully with her girls by her side, aged 83 years. Dearly loved wife and soulmate of the late Bill. Treasured mother and mother-in-law of Jackie and Glen Vickery, Ang and Dave Harris, Robynn Clark, and Nic and Dave Kennedy. Cherished and loving Nana and Granny of her 10 grandchildren and their partners and her three great-grandchildren. A much loved sister, sister-in-law and aunty. Messages to the Clark family PO Box 472, Ashburton 7740. In lieu of flowers donations to “Friends of Ellesmere Hospital” would be appreciated and may be left at the service. A service to celebrate Denise’s life will be held in Our Chapel, cnr East & Cox Streets, Ashburton on Tuesday, May 2 commencing at 10.30am, followed by private cremation at the Ashburton Crematorium.
KELYNACK, Colin James
At Timaru Hospital on Thursday, April 27, 2023,surrounded by his family, aged 88. Dearly loved husband and companion of Phyllis for 67 years. Greatly loved father and father-in-law of Janice and Bruce, Denise and Richard, Darryl and Wendy, and Grant. Loved Grandfather of Hayden, James, Richard, Melissa, Hamish, Rob, Tom, and the late Latarsha. Special friend of Trev, Belinda, and Stevie. A service for Colin will be held at Betts Funeral Services, 33 North Street, Timaru, on Saturday, May 20 at 11.00am. Thereafter interment at Pleasant Point Cemetery. Messages to 29/1 Pages Road, Timaru 7910.
REID, Jan
Passed away suddenly in her hometown of Geelong Australia, surrounded by her cherished family on Sunday, April 23, 2023, aged 70. Absolutely adored wife and best friend of Allan. Loved and adored mother of Tamra, Matt, Simone and Kimberley and special mother-in-law and nonna to her many grandchildren. Loved and respected sister-in-law to Graeme and Josie Reid, Alison and Murray Reid, and treasured aunt of Carri-Anne, Kim, Sally, A-J and Zane.
Loved Forever
Tuckers Funeral Services, Geelong. The service will be livestreamed through their website.
PEARSON, Robert George (Robin)
On Friday 28th April 2023 at Palmerston North Hospital after a brief illness, aged 72. Dearly loved and devoted husband of Julie. Loved father of the late Rick. Brother of Annette and Cesar (dec) de Gonzalez, Yvonne and Bob Emery, Cheryl and Bill Pascoe. Son of the late Robin and Beryl Pearson. Beloved friend of many. A celebration of Robin’s life will be held in the Terracehaven Chapel, 697 Main St, Palmerston North, on Wednesday 3rd May 2023 at 1.00pm, followed by a private cremation. Messages to the Pearson family, c/- PO Box 5191, Terrace End, Palmerston North 4441.
McDERMOTT, Jessie Ellen (nee Hamill)
Passed away peacefully at Esse Summers Retirement Home on April 26, 2023, in her 91st year. Loving wife of the late Bill McDermott. Loved sister of Andy and Rhonda. Much loved mother and mother-in-law of Linda and Dave, Georgina, Tony, Allen, Robin and Lee, Amanda and Grant. Grandmother to 10, great-grandmother to 17, and great-great-grandmother to 1. Loved aunty and great-aunty to many. Special thanks to the staff of Esse Summers for their love and care of Jessie. Messages may be addressed to The family of the late Jessie McDermott, c/- PO Box 39127, Christchurch 8545. A celebration of Jessie’s life will be held at the Christchurch Crematorium Chapel, 65 Vickerys Road, Wigram, Christchurch, on Tuesday, May 2, 2023, at 1.30pm.
HARWOOD, Edna Margaret
Passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, 27 April 2023, aged 105 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Allen Harwood. Loved Mother of Anne, Russell, Karen (all deceased) survived by Elaine, Phillip and Maxine. Granny and granny-in-law to Mark and Sharon, Paul and Annitta, Martin and Katarina, Simone and Scott, Margaret, John and Johnathon. Great-Gran (GG) to Tauser and Joel, Matthew, Luka, Niko, Hannah, Katie, Sophie, Nathan, Natalya and Kody. Great-great Gran to Olive and Avery. Messages to the ‘Harwood Family’ can be posted C/- Legacy Funerals, 513 Anglesea Street, Hamilton Central 3204. A service to celebrate Edna’s life will be held at the Koromatua Memorial Hall, 126 Koromatua Road, Temple View, Ngâhinapôuri on Wednesday, 3 May at 11.00am, followed by interment at Whatawhata Cemetery.
KNAPP, Sybil Teheipora Joyce
Passed away peacefully on 27 April 2023 surrounded by her loved ones. Much loved wife to Sydney Eric Knapp, loving mother and grandmother to all her children and mokopuna.
“Forever treasured by her whanau and everyone
who knew her.”
The family warmly invite the people who were dear and special to our Taonga, Sybil, to celebrate her life at a memorial service at the Raleigh Street Christian Centre, 24 Raleigh Street, Leamington, Cambridge on Monday, 1 May 2023 at 11.30am.
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