BIRSS, Russell James
On April 25, 2023 peacefully at Christchurch; aged 77 years. Dearly loved husband of Beverley (Bev), much loved father of Aaron and Helana (Melbourne), and the late Shane. Adored grandad of Lincoln. Loved brother and brother-in-law of Allen and Yvonne; Frank and Pat Forde, Ray and Margaret Forde, Judy and the late Murray Latta, the late Margaret and Bruce Devery, Irene and Michael Tither. Loved uncle of all his nieces and nephews.
Rest in peace.
Messages to the Birss
family, c/o PO Box 111-01,
Christchurch 8443. A Requiem Mass will be celebrated in Christ the King Catholic Church, 90 Greers Road, Burnside, Tomorrow (Friday) at 11.00am. followed by interment in the Avonhead Memorial Cemetery.
STEELE, James Glass (Jim)
Passed away peacefully on Tuesday, 25 April 2023, aged 78 years. Dearly loved and treasured husband of the late Adrienne. Loved father of Lauren, Angela, and Jacqui. Adored Grandad of Jessica, Priya, Sacchi, Charne, Bailey, and Alfie. Loved by all of his extended family. A service to celebrate Jim’s life will be held at Kapiti Coast Funeral Home Chapel, 9-11 Hinemoa Street, Paraparaumu, on Tuesday, 2 May 2023 at 1.00pm, followed by private cremation.
WILLOCKS, Melva June
At Timaru Hospital, on Tuesday, April 25, 2023; aged 92 years. Dearly loved wife and companion of Ken for 66 years. Much loved and respected mother and mother-in-law of Ross and Jo (Christchurch), Sue and Ross Templeton (Ashburton), Grant and Shelley (Timaru), and Julie (Christchurch), and loved gran of Carl, Kristie, Jack, Katlyn and James, Jenna, Izzy and Isaac. A service to celebrate Melva’s life will be held at Aoraki Funeral Services Chapel, 160 Mountain View Road, Timaru, on Saturday, April 29, 2023 at 2.00pm, followed by private cremation. In lieu of flowers, donations to the SC Hospice would be appreciated and may be left at the service. A livestream of the service will be available, please email office@aoraki.kiwi.nz or phone 03 6862148. Messages to
ADAMS, John Richard
Of Fernside, Rangiora, passed away suddenly on Sunday, April 23, 2023, at Radius Hawthorne, Bryndwr. Beloved brother of Patricia Leadbeater and Joyce Reilly, and their families. A service to farewell John will be held graveside at the Rangiora Lawn Cemetery, Friday, April 28 at 11.00am. Messages to the Adams family can be sent C/- PO Box 35, Rangiora 7440.
MOORE, Brian Patrick
On April 19, 2023, peacefully at Christchurch Hospital, aged 86 years. Dearly loved husband of Geri, much loved father, and father-in-law of Tracy, and Todd and Sandra. Messages for the Moore family c/- 19 London Street, Christchurch 8013. At Brian’s request a private Cremation has been held.
AITKEN, Martin
Peacefully at home on Thursday 6 April 2023, aged 68. Dearly loved husband and best friend of Veronica. Dearly loved father of Robin, Emma and Thomas, and grandfather of Manu, Marlowe and Julia. A private celebration of Martin’s life has been held. Donations to either the Leukaemia and Blood Cancer Society NZ or Mary Potter Hospice would be welcomed and can be made at www.leukaemia.org.nz... or www.marypotter.org.nz....
FORD, Ian Everick
Passed away on Tuesday, April 18, 2023, at home surrounded by his family, aged 91 years. Loved husband of Valerie, loved father of Carol, Peter, and Julie, loved granddad of Michael, Kerry, Ardena, Jessica, Reuben, and Eva, loved grandpa of Archer, Macey, Grace, Grayson, Hugo, and Jett. At Ian’s request, his life was celebrated at a private family service.
JEWELL, John Desmond (JJ Johnny)
On April 21, 2023, at Christchurch Hospital, in his 79th year. Dearly loved husband of Maree. Dearly loved dad of the late Shane, and Donna, Cindy, and Wayne. Cherished Pop of Taine and Nikita. Loved brother of Brian and Wendy. Heartfelt thanks to the
team from Access for their care. Messages may be addressed to The Family of John Jewell, C/- PO Box 26112, Christchurch 8148.
A Celebration of John’s
life will be held at
the Harewood Crematorium Chapel, Wilkinsons Road, Harewood, on Thursday, April 27, at 11.30am.
BRANDT, Peer Immanuel
(retired veterinary surgeon)
Passed away peacefully on Friday 21 April 2023 at Arohanui Hospice in Palmerston North, aged 95. Dearly loved and devoted husband of the late Jytte. Much loved Dad of Marianne and Robin Paul, Kim Brandt, Michael and Solvej Brandt, and Pia and Gary Wishnowsky. Loving Morfar and Farfar of
all his grand and great-grandchildren. Dearly loved brother of Kirsten, in Denmark.
Will be sadly missed by us all.
Messages to the Brandt family, c/- PO Box 5191, Palmerston North 4441. At Peer’s request, a private service will be held.
ROBINSON, Murray John
Passed away in Stoke on Wednesday, April 19, 2023. Dearly loved partner of Liz Clare. Much loved Dad of Nicola and Gary Fitzgerald, Trudy and Mike Brown, and Vicki and Jason Veal. Awesome Grandad to Joshua, Brooke, Adam, Sydnee, Riley and Hannah. A special and loved friend of Gary and Tania, and Wayne and Lisa. A much loved Murray who will be dearly missed by his extended family. In accordance with Murray’s wishes, a private cremation ceremony has been held. Messages to 12 Ashdonleigh Grove, Stoke 7011.
‘Gone fishing’
DUTHIE, Audrey Evelyn
Youngest daughter of George* and Jane* Anderson, sister, sister-in-law of George* and Joyce* Anderson and Connie* and Francis* Woodward.
(*denotes deceased)
DUTHIE, Audrey Evelyn (nee Anderson)
28.4.1929 — 15.4.2023
On Saturday, April 15, 2023. Beloved wife of the late Lex. Loved mother and mother-in-law of Marilyn and Lynn McGregor (Glenavy), Denise and Bruce Sangster, Gordon and Sharon Duthie (Mayfield). Loved grandma of Dena, Tori, Michael, Alex, and her 5 great-grandchildren. As per Audrey’s wishes a private burial has been held. Messages to “Duthie Family”, PO Box 632, Invercargill, or you can go to Audrey’s tribute page at mwfunerals.co.nz/s/audrey
MARLES, Richard Gerald
On Sunday, April 23, 2023 Richard passed away, aged 95 years. Born in Alphington, Devon, UKm in 1927. Died in Dunedin in the early stages of his new life. Loved husband of the late Mollie, for 68 years. Loved and respected father and father-in-law of Andrew and Audrey, Alison and Ray Tobin, Ashley and Raewyn. Grandfather of Thaddeus and Hannah, Kellie and Todd, Great-Grandfather of Fox. A service will be held at 11.00am on Friday, April 28, at Dignity with Sincerity Funeral Services, 78 Brisbane Street, Sydenham, Christchurch. Messages to Alison Tobin, 9 Nottingham Crescent, Calton Hill, Dunedin 9012.
SPENDER, Allan Tassie
Passed away on Saturday, April 22, 2023. Aged 76. Loved partner of Sue (dec) and remembered by his wider family. The Funeral Service for Allan will be held at Galbraith Funeral Services Chapel, 26 King St, Temuka, on Thursday, April 27 at 11.00am.
OLDFIELD, PatriciaAnne (Trish)(née Middleton)
10.11.1951 — 20.04.2023
With heavy hearts, we announce the sudden and unexpected passing of our beloved Trish. Cherished wife and soulmate of the late Les, loving mum of Scott, Mitch and Lisa, treasured nana of Sophie, Hunter and McKayia, and her beloved fur baby, Asha. Special thanks to all the first responders that attended to Trish. As per Trish’s wishes, a family gathering has taken place. In lieu of flowers, a donation to St John would be appreciated.
Soulmates reunited forever, fly high.
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