JACOBSEN, Judith Hazel (Judy) (nee Robinson)
Accompanied by family and love, Judy passed away peacefully on April 14, 2023, aged 79 years at Summerset Richmond Ranges, Nelson. Much loved wife and companion to Bary for 57 years. Dearly loved mother of Kirk (France), Leticia (Nelson) and Amelia (Edinburgh). Mother-in-law to Sandrine, Danny and Steve. Cherished Grandma to Olivier and Christophe (France) and Grandma Fix-it to Pearl. Loved sister of Colin and Jan (deceased). Sister-in-law to Myrtle, Royce (deceased) and Bev. A much loved Aunty Jude to her niece and nephews. Thank you to all the people who have befriended, loved and supported Judy throughout her life. A special thank you to the staff at Summerset for their care and compassion. Messages to Bary Jacobsen, Villa 185, 1 Hill Street North, Summerset Richmond Ranges, Nelson 7020, or bazandjude@xtra.co.nz In accordance with her wishes Judy will be cremated. Details of a graveside ceremony to follow.
McBAIN, Gwendoline (Gwen) Anne
Of Rangiora, in her 83rd year passed away peacefully at home after a short and courageous battle, surrounded by her loving family on Sunday, April 9, 2023. Dearly loved wife of Alan, and much loved Mother and Mother-in-law of Gary and Bronni, Murray, Peter * and Rowena, and Rachel. Cherished Nan and Great Nan of Alexandra, Matthew, Anika, Latisha, Nicole, Christopher, Nikolas, and Flynn. Much loved sister, sister-in-law of Bette* and Tony*, Jill and Lewis*, Ian*and Mary*, Rosalie and Ralph*, Colin and Penelope also Joan. Loved Aunty and Friend. A small private funeral has been held for invited family and friends at Gwen’s request.
(*denotes deceased.)
“Forever in our Hearts”
Messages to the McBain family C/- PO BOX 35, Rangiora 7440.
REMETIS, Karen Alexis Maria
Passed away peacefully on 13th April 2023, in Pukekohe. Loved daughter of the late Betty and Frank Remetis. Loved sister to the late Pat and loved sister and sister-in-law to Peter and Jocelyn. A service for Karen will be held at Grahams Funeral Home Chapel, West Street, Tuakau, on Wednesday 19th April, at 1.00pm.
LAURENCE, George Edward
Passed peacefully on Friday, April 14, 2023, aged 89 years. Dearly loved husband of the late Betty. Loved father and father-in-law of Raewyn and Ross, Judy and David, Wendy and Dean (dec), and Angela and Dave. Cherished Gumpy of Bradley, Kaylie; Billy, Sonny; Jessie, Rebecca; Tiana, and Robert and great-grandfather of Wyatt, and Samara. Messages may be sent to ’The Laurence Family’, c/- PO Box 4016, New Plymouth 4340, or online at wabraham.co.nz/notices
A celebration of George’s life will be held in The Salvation Army Citadel, 118 Powderham Street, New Plymouth on Tuesday, April 18, at 2.00pm, followed by a private cremation.
CURRY, Fred(Ross)
Passed peacefully at Otumarama Rest Home Friday, April 14, 2023, aged 67. Son of Jim and Alice Curry, loved brother of Annie, Alan (Jim), Ian and Jilly. Brother in law to Bev and Jo. Loved uncle to his many nephews and nieces and great-nephews and nieces. A great mate to many. We would like to thank all the staff at Otumarama Rest Home for the wonderful care they took of our Freddie. Please join us at Nelson Rubgy Clubrooms Wednesday, April 19 at 3.00pm for a memorial service to celebrate his life.
O’DONOGHUE, Valerie Patricia (Val)
Passed away peacefully on March 21, 2023, in her 96th year. Dearly loved wife of the late Ernie. Much loved mother and mother-in-law of Lesley & Ken, John & Lisa, Martin & Ivy. Treasured Grandma of Tom, Liam, Brianna, Josie and Josh. Requiem Mass for Val will be held at the Cathedral of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Grey Street, Hamilton East (entrance off Beale Street) on Friday, April 21, at 1.30pm.
MEHRTENS, Terry
From 1991 - 2004, when he retired, Terry was the respected and loved principal of Bromley School. He was always courteous, friendly, fun and firm with a mischievous sense of humour which served the way for a great atmosphere at school. He knew all the pupils by name, they knew he cared about them and in term strove to be the best they could be. On behalf of his ex staff, ex pupils and friends of Bromley.
Thank you Terry, your time at Bromley will never be forgotten.
Lois, Secretary.
McBAIN, GwendolineAnne (Gwen)
Of Rangiora, in her 83rd year, passed away peacefully at home after a short and courageous battle, surrounded by her loving family on Sunday, April 9, 2023 Dearly loved wife of Alan, and much loved mother and mother-in-law of Gary and Bronni, Murray, Peter (dec) and Rowena, and Rachel. Cherished Nan and Great-Nan of Alexandra, Matthew, Anika, Latisha, Nicole, Christopher, Nikolas, and Flynn. Much loved sister, sister-in-law of Bette and Tony (both dec), Jill and Lewis (dec), Ian and Mary (both dec), Rosalie and Ralph (dec), Colin and Penelope, also Joan. Loved Aunty and friend. A small private funeral has been held for invited family and friends at Gwen’s request.
“Forever in our Hearts”
Messages to the McBain family, C/- PO Box 35, Rangiora, 7440.
WOODHAM, Alice Ruth (Ruth)
4 December 1932 —
13 April 2023
Died peacefully in her 90th year with all her family around her. A special thank you to the staff at Kaiapoi Lodge. As per Ruth’s request, a private funeral service will be held. Messages to the Woodham family may be sent C/- PO Box 35, Rangiora 7440.
STEWART, Marjorie Joan (Stewart-Cole)(nee Anderson)
Passed away peacefully at Palmerston North Hospital on Friday, April 14, 2023, after a long illness; aged 80 years. Dearly loved partner and Wife of Arnold Cole. Dearly loved Mother of David and Martin (Marty) Stewart. Loved Sister and Sister-in-law of Yvonne (Deceased) and Arnold Payne (Tauranga), Natalie and Keith Maegaard (Feilding), Valerie and Warwick Syers (Whangarei), and Bryan (Deceased) and Rose Anderson (Palmerston North). Much respected and loved by her step-children, Jos, Michele, Anthea and their families. All messages to the Stewart family, C/- 167 John F Kennedy Drive, Palmerston North. A service for Marjorie will be held in Beauchamp Crematorium Chapel, 167 John F Kennedy Drive Milson Palmerston North, on Wednesday, April 19, 2023, at 2.00pm. Followed by a private cremation. A livestream of Marjorie’s service will be available at www.beauchamp.co.nz... Many thanks to St John Ambulance Palmerston North and the wonderful staff at Palmerston North Hospital. In lieu of flowers, a small donation to Starship Foundation bank a/c 12 3011 0820075 00 would be appreciated.
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HARPER, Marilyn (nee Mumford)
Passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 6, 2023, surrounded by loved ones, at Burwood Hospital, aged 83 years. Dearly loved wife of Graeme for 63 years. Much loved and treasured mother and mother-in-law of Lynn-Maree Lange, Diane Harper, Christine and Andrew Gillard. Loved grandmother of eight grandchildren and ten great-grandchildren. Messages may be addressed to The Family of the late Marilyn Harper, c/- PO Box 39001, Christchurch 8545. A private service has been held for Marilyn.
“You can shed tears because she’s gone, or you can smile because she lived.”
GRANT, Christine Helen (Chris)
4.6.1938 — 13.4.2023
Suddenly and unexpectantly at her home in Blenheim, in her 85th year. She was a sister to Neville and Yvonne Grant; Alison and the late David Grant; Judy and Murray Campbell; the late Fred, Pam, and Mavis; and a close friend of Tony. A cherished aunt of her nieces and nephews far and wide. Chris was an active member of St Andrew’s Church, a helper at Crossroads and member of U3A and Radio Club. Correspondence please to Jan and Robert Fryer, 84 Ross Rd, Hira, RD1, Nelson 7071, or www.cloudybayfunerals.co.nz... To enable distant friends and relatives to be with us, we will celebrate Chris’s adventurous life with a memorial service at St Andrew’s Church on Monday, July 31, at 2.00pm.
LIPMAN, Jacobus (Sjaak)
Passed away peacefully at Bishop Selwyn Lifecare on March 26, 2023. As per his wishes, he requested no fuss or funeral but was lovingly farewelled by his nieces, Marja, Sylvia and Anita. Always to be remembered at his special place the Rakaia Huts. Thank you to Bill and the team at Bishop Selwyn Lifecare for their love and care in his final days.
HOWARD, Les
On April 4, 2023, loved brother of Coral and brother-in-law of Bob, and loved uncle of Rob and family (all of Sydney, Australia).
Forever in our thoughts
KNIGHT, Betty Norma (formerly Grey, nee Nelson)
29.12.1934 — 14.04.2023
Beloved mother of Mark, (Western Australia), Miranda (Raglan), and Joanna (Wgtn). Passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family. A celebration of her life will be held at Wesley Methodist Church, 75 Taranaki Street, Wellington, at 10.30am on Friday, April 21, 2023.
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