DRAIN, Rose Rosellen Anne (nee Shaw)
Rose’s family sadly advise that she passed away peacefully after a courageous battle on Wednesday, April 19, 2023, at home. Loved wife of Graham*. Dearly loved mother and mother-in-law of Michael*, Alistair, Dick (Richard) and Renelita, Natalie and Poss Carran. An adored Nana and Great-Nana. Loved daughter of Vernon* and Nellie* Shaw. Loved sister and sister-in-law of Melvin* and Alice Shaw, Ross and Janice Shaw, Jack* and Valda Drain, Ron and Phyllis* Stoddart, Ivan* and Jean* Cook, Garth and Dorothy* Drain and Murray and Julie. A much loved Aunt and Cousin.
A Mother who was special,
A Nana good and true,
You’ll never be forgotten,
We thought the world of you.
A service to celebrate Rose’s life will be held in the Avenal Park Chapel, 75 Fox Street, Invercargill, on Monday, April 24, at 1.00pm. Messages to 21 Hulme Street, Otautau 9610.
(*denotes deceased)
HANNAN, Noel Joseph
Of Palmerston North (formerly of Dunedin and Invercargill). Passed away peacefully on Tuesday 21 March 2023, aged 94 years. Friends are invited to attend a memorial service for Noel at the Beauchamp Chapel, 167 John F Kennedy Drive, Palmerston North, on Wednesday 26 April 2023 at 11.00am.
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LANGTRY, Lorraine Lesley (nee Burling)
Passed away unexpectedly and peacefully on Tuesday 18th April 2023, aged 77 years. Loved wife of the late Mike. Much loved mother and mother-in-law of Antoni (dec) and Heidi, Kasey and Hamish, and Mathew and Anne. Cherished Grandma of Jessica, Hannah, Benjamin, Mitchell and Emelie; James (dec), Nickolas, Angus and Sophie. The family are extremely grateful of the exceptional support and care provided by Dr Young and the medical teams of Ward 29 and ICU at Palmerston North Hospital. Messages can be sent to the Langtry Family, C/- 280 Kimbolton Rd, Feilding 4702. A service for Lorraine will be held at Feilding Funeral Chapel, 282 Kimbolton Road, Feilding, on Wednesday 26th April 2023 at 2.00pm. For those unable to attend, the livestream of Lorraine’s service can be viewed at www.beauchamp.co.nz...
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HOUKAMAU, Paul Pona
Passed away unexpectedly, but peacefully, at home on Monday, April 17, 2023, aged 80 years. Dearly loved partner of Lolit. Loved father and father-in-law of Anthony, Phillip, Stephen, Greg and Debbie, and Trudy and Nathan Burdon. A loved Grandad, Koko and Koro, brother, brother-in-law and Uncle. A graveside service for Paul will be held on Monday, April 24, 2023, 2.00pm, at Eastern Cemetery, Invercargill. Messages to 98 Regent Street, Invercargill or to Paul’s tribute page at frasersfunerals.co.nz/tributes
DRAIN, Rose
Nana Rose - a very special Nana and best friend. We will treasure our journeys, holidays and banter, Nana. Love you always — Harry and Abbey Carran.
THOMSEN, Diane Florence
Died on April 15, 2023, at Nelson Tasman Hospice; aged 77. Dearly loved wife of the late Christian Thomsen. Loved mother of John, David, Steven, Paul, and Michael. Grandmother of 11 grandchildren; sister and sister-in-law of Rob and Heather Barton and the late James. A dedicated secondary school educator for over 40 years. Resident of Otaki for 35 years and, in retirement, Nelson for 13 years. At Diane’s request, no funeral will be held. In lieu of flowers, please donate to ‘Cure Our Ovarian Cancer’ 12-3150-0050074-00 Ref. Diane Thomsen. Messages to the Thomsen family, 55 Panorama Drive, Nelson 7011.
COCKS, Reginald Mark (Reg)
Passed away at Kingswood Hospital on 12 April 2023, aged 83. Loved husband of Joan. Loved father and father-in-law of Jane Morgan and Shayne Morgan, John (deceased) and Dana, Stuart and Ayumi. Loved G’Dad of Keryn and Matthew; Georgia, Ella and Sophie; Gemma and Amelia. A private service for Reg has been held. All communications to the Cocks family, C/- 358 Thames Street, Morrinsville 3300.
DICK, Pam (Pamelia Mary)(née Pablecheque)
16.05.1933 — 15.04.2023
Passed away peacefully, aged 89 years 11 months. Loved partner of the late Zane. Beloved sister and sister-in-law. Loved mother and mother-in-law of Heather and Colin, Patricia and Alfie, Alice and Mike, David and Kathy (Australia), and Rosetta and Peter. Adored grandmother, great-grandmother, and great-great-grandmother. Special friend to all that knew her. At Pam’s request, a private cremation has taken place. Messages to 7A Gladstone Street, Westport 7825.
“Forever in our hearts”
MILLER-STOTT, Rosemary
(QSM)
On April 14, 2023, passed away peacefully with loving family by her side at Wesley Care, aged 84 years. Dearly loved mother of Jonathan, Rosalind, and Marion, mother-in-law of Jane, Chris, and Ra. Cherished sister of the late Elizabeth, and Chris. Devoted grandmother of Michael, Melanie, Ryan, Rob, Ben, and Adam. Will be greatly missed by the extended Stott Family, caring friends and piano students. Messages may be addressed to The Family of the late Rosemary Miller-Stott, c/- PO Box 39001, Christchurch 8545. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Christchurch School of Music would be appreciated and may be made online at www.csm.org.nz.... A Celebration of Rosemary’s musical life will be held in the Knox Presbyterian Church, 28 Bealey Avenue, on Monday, April 24, at 2.00pm.
DIEHL, Shirley Joan (Joan) (nee Stock)
Passed away peacefully, on April 12, 2023, at Holmdene Rest Home, Balclutha, aged 98 years. Loved wife of the late Norman, loved mother and mother-in-law of Robyn and John Hollis, and Peter and Karen Diehl, loved Nana of Anthony, and Christopher; Hayden, and Morgan, loved great-grandmother to Xavier, Benjamin, Oliver, Celine, and Arabella. A special thanks to all the staff at Holmdene for their very special care of our Mum. At Joan’s request, a private family cremation has been held. Messages to 5 Dartmouth Street, Kaitangata 9210.
WEBB, Carol
On April 14, 2023 at her Templeton home, Carol passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving husband Noel, daughter Michelle, son Daryl and families. Messages may be addressed to the family of the late Carol Webb, c/- Hope Funerals Christchurch, 27 Amyes Rd, Hornby 8042. The memorial for Carol will be held on Saturday, April 22, 2023 at Templeton RSA, Banks St at 1.00pm. A private cremation has been held.
PARKER, Laurina Valerie (Val) (nee Davies)
On April 15, 2023, passed peacefully in her sleep at Charles Upham Retirement Village, aged 93 years. Loved wife of the late Gordon, loved mother and mother-in-law of Vickie and Ian, Dale and Jynette, Deb and McNair, Michael and Gillian, Eleanor and Al, and loved by all her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Special thanks to the staff at Charles Upham Retirement Village for their love and care. Messages may be addressed to The Family of the late Val Parker, c/- 55 Ashgrove Street, Rangiora 7400. In accordance with Val’s wishes a private cremation has taken place. A Memorial Service to be advised at a later date.
GILES, Elaine Rosina
Peacefully passed away at BUPA Whitby Rest Home on 14 April 2023 aged 82 years. Dearly loved wife of Rori and mother of Kaylene, Michele, Wendy, Keith, Michael and Anthony. Beloved grandmother to all her grandchildren (9) and great-grandchild (1). At Elaine’s request a private cremation and farewell have taken place.
BROWN, Gael
1947 — 2023
Gael peacefully passed away at Stillwater Rest Home on April 13, 2023. Loved wife of the late Dennis, loved mother and mother-in-law of Ricky and Cherrie, Jay and the late Stephnie, Kain and Debbie. Nana to 7 grandchildren and all her great-grandchildren. A private cremation has been held. Messages to 5 Welsh Place, Richmond 7020.
PARKER, Laurina Valerie(Val) (nee Davies)
On April 15, 2023, passed peacefully in her sleep at Charles Upham Retirement Village, aged 93 years. Loved wife of the late Gordon, loved mother and mother-in-law of Vickie and Ian, Dale and Jynette, Deb and McNair, Michael and Gillian, Eleanor and Al and loved by all her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Special thanks to the staff at Charles Upham Retirement Village for their love and care. Messages may be addressed to The Family of the late Val Parker, c/- 55 Ashgrove Street, Rangiora 7400. In accordance with Val’s wishes a private cremation has taken place. A Memorial Service to be advised at a later date.
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