NAITORO, Kawiti Aliki Harisimae
On April 8, 2023, passed away in Christchurch, at the age of 29 years. Cherished husband of Jesse. Dearly loved son of Gillian Gray, and Eric Naitoro. Brother and best friend of Chantelle and Sophia. Treasured grandson of Ann (Nano) (deceased) and Neil, Michael and Theresa (deceased) (Solomon Islands) and Mike. Nephew and cousin of Siobhan and Simon Elvidge, Finn, Connor and Hannah. Kawiti will also be remembered and cherished by his family in the Solomon Islands, the United States and around the world. He will forever be in the hearts of all the lives he touched. Messages may be addressed to The Family of the late Kawiti Naitoro, c/- PO 39001, Christchurch 8545. The Funeral Service for Kawiti will be held in our AvonPark Chapel, cnr Kerrs and Pages Roads, Linwood, on Thursday, April 13, at 10.30am, burial thereafter at the Avonhead Memorial Cemetery at 3.00pm, 140 Hawthornden Road, Avonhead. All welcome to both. Please wear casual, comfy and colourful clothing to celebrate Kawiti’s life.
WEBSTER, Jacinth Mildred
Passed away peacefully on 11 April 2023, after a long illness, at North Shore Hospital, aged 85. Much loved wife of the late David. Treasured mother of Melissa, mother-in-law of Simon, and Grandma of Isaac and Esther. Loved sister of Elizabeth and Bill, and a special aunt to Stuart, Philippa, Angus, and Danielle. A service to celebrate Jacinth’s life will be held at the North Shore Memorial Park Chapel, 235 Schnapper Rock Road, Albany, on Friday 14 April, at 2.00pm. All communication to Windsor Funerals.
COLES, Leila
Passed away peacefully at Summerset on Cavendish on Thursday, April 6, 2023, aged 93 years. Dearly loved daughter of the late Francis and Alice Coles of Dunsandel. Loved sister of the late Ivy, and John. Much loved friend of Betty and many others. Special thanks to the caring staff of Summerset Cavendish. A funeral service for Leila will be held at the John Rhind Chapel, entry from London and Whitmore Streets, on Saturday, April 15, 2023 at 9.30am, followed by interment at the Avonhead Memorial Cemetery.
CHAMBERLAIN, Ronald Thomas (Ron)
Passed away peacefully at Cambridge Oakdale on Wednesday 5 April 2023, aged 92 years. Much loved and loving husband of the late Sheila Chamberlain. Loved father and father-in-law of Dean and Julie, Kim and Carl, and the late Debbie. Adored Poppa to Rachael, Terri and Emma. Go in peace to be with Mum and Debbie, We take comfort knowing you are together again. Love you always Dad. We would like to say a huge thanks to the wonderful staff at Cambridge Oakdale. In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to New Lives Animal Rescue in Ron’s memory www.newlivesrescue.co.nz... A memorial service for Ron will be held at St Andrew’s Church, 85 Hamilton Road, Cambridge, on Monday 17 April at 1.00pm.
MURPHY, Mary-Clare (née Hickman)
On April 11, 2023, peacefully at Wairau Hospital, surrounded by her family. Dearly loved wife of Paul, much loved mother of Madeleine and Mark and loved mother-in-law of Barbara. Proud grandmother of Melissa, Juliet, Hannah and Olivia. Messages to c/- PO Box 9, Blenheim 7240, or www.cloudybayfunerals.co.nz... In lieu of flowers, a donation to Cystic Fibrosis NZ (cfnz.org.nz/donate ref
BARKER, Judith Colleen
19 March 1947 —
28 March 2023
Emeritus Professor in the Department of Humanities & Social Sciences at University College, San Francisco, California, USA. Judith died peacefully, surrounded by friends and NZ family, at Kaiser Medical Centre, San Francisco, after suffering a stroke. Judith, beloved wife of recently deceased Linda S. Mitteness was the daughter of Margaret & Leslie Barker (dec) of Petone, New Zealand. She is survived by her brother, Peter Barker, and his wife Jane McCann, their children David, Amy & her husband Ian Fay and their children Adam, Sophie and Lexi. A celebration of Judith’s life will be held in San Francisco on Sunday 16 April (New Zealand time) at 10.00am. A livestream link will be available on https
BATCHELOR, Janelle Anna
On April 9, 2023, passed away very suddenly at her home, with her daughter Paris by her side, aged 44 years. Very dearly loved daughter of Diane and Peter Batchelor, much loved sister of Nick, Ben and his partner Kylie, loved aunty of Ruby, and Macey. You are now free from your limitations that resulted from your accident in 1998. Special thanks to all the wonderful staff at Laura Fergusson Trust for the care and support that Janelle received over the years. Messages may be addressed to The Family of the late Janelle Batchelor, c/- PO Box 39001, Christchurch 8545. A Service to Celebrate Janelle’s life will be held at 43 Grassmere Street, Papanui, Christchurch, on Saturday, April 15, at 1.30pm, thereafter private cremation.
“Janelle, you will be forever loved and remembered”
LAWS, Keith Albert
28.06.1931 — 09.04.2023
To the end, a devoted and loving husband to the late Helen. A very much loved father and father-in-law of Michael and Cheryl Laws, Diane and Bruce Gray, and Sue and Craig Carran. And adored grandfather of Cameron, Rebecca, Sam, Oliver, Lucy, Zoe and Theo. Keith was an educator to generations of boys from Wairoa College, Wanganui Boys College and Hamilton Boys High. He was Rector of Waitaki Boys High and the Principal of Scots College, Wellington. The family wish to send their sincere thanks to all the staff at Logan Campbell Retirement Village who cared for Keith so well in his final years. A service to celebrate Keith’s life will be held in the Bishop Selwyn Chapel, Holy Trinity Cathedral, Parnell, on Friday, April 14, at 11.00am, followed by a private cremation. Please direct all communication c/o
BARNETT, Nicola Ann (nee Parr)
Passed away at home on April 10, 2023, aged 64 years. Much loved and loving wife and best friend of Nigel. She will be missed enormously by her sons and their wives, Mike and Cori, Richard and Jenn, and Simon and April. An adoring and generous Nan, cherished by her grandchildren Stevie, Frankie, Sam, Emma, and Lucy. Beloved daughter of Helen and the late Colin Parr. Treasured sister of Roger and Vanessa, Deb (deceased) and Kim, and Nigel and Sue. Dearly loved daughter-in-law of Mavis and the late Mervyn Barnett. Sister -in-law and good friend of Philip and Mary, Steph and Dave, and Joss. A thoughtful and caring aunt of all her nieces and nephews. Our heartfelt appreciation to the staff at Nurse Maude for their care and support enabling Nicola to remain at home, surrounded by family and friends. In lieu of flowers, donations to Nurse Maude would be appreciated and may be made online at nursemaude.org.nz. Messages may be addressed to The Family of the late Nicola Barnett, c/- PO Box 39001, Christchurch 8545. A Farewell to Celebrate Nicola’s life will be held in the Dunsandel Community Centre, Tramway Road, on Wednesday, April 19, at 2.00pm. A private interment will follow at the Dunsandel Cemetery.
DILLON, Bruce Francis
Of Pongaroa. Passed away at home surrounded by family on Tuesday 11 April 2023. Aged 67 years. It is with sadness that we wish to inform you of Bruce’s passing. Loved soulmate of Christine. Dearly loved father of Kylie, Mike, Steve, Kahlee, Glen and their partners. Loved Grandad to his 12 grandchildren. Dearly loved brother of Sharon, Julie, Gary, and Darcy. Loved by his extended family and friends. A graveside service for Bruce will be held at the Pongaroa Cemetery, Urupa Street, Pongaroa on Friday 14 April 2023 at 1.30 pm. Messages can be sent to the Dillon family, c/- PO Box 1014, Palmerston North. Donations in lieu of flowers can be made to Arohanui Hospice.
SMYTHE, Wiki Huriana (nee Sharland)
Passed away peacefully on Thursday April 6, 2023 surrounded by her loving family. Dearly loved daughter of the late Eileen (Te Hawe) and Mason Sharland. Deeply loved wife of Glenn. Much loved Sister and sister-in-law of Neta and Tony Teika. Cherished mother and mother-in-law of Richard and Sina, Vanessa and Rohan, Dandy and Manaia, Kiri and Tipene, Pairama and step-daughter Jessica (dec). Adoring Nanny of her mokopuna Te Rangiiria, Ohomairangi, Meikura and Hikairo. Very special cousin of Alicia. Beautiful Aunty of Rahera, Cileese, Turoa, and Ngarangi. A Service to celebrate our darling Wiki will be held on Thursday April 13th at Canterbury Memorial Gardens & Crematorium at 11am. Messages may be addressed to the family at 83 Marshall Street, Woolston, Christchurch 8023.
Forever in our hearts
CLARK, Therese Catherine (nee Connelly, formerly Healey)
On Sunday morning, April 9, 2023, Therese passed surrounded by love and laughter at home in her happy place. Beloved mother of Deborah, Shane, Dean, Michelle, Kerry, Karl, and their loving partners. Nana and Great-Nana who now has her well earnt wings. She is now wrapped in the arms of her loved ones above. Rest in love our beautiful shining light. Loved all and by all. Please take time to think of your favourite memory, and be sure to share it in her memorial book on the day please. A Requiem Mass will be Celebrated in St Marys
Pro Cathedral, 373 Manchester Street, Christchurch Central, on Thursday, April 13, at 10.30am.
NICOL, Marie June
On Sunday, April 9, 2023, passed away peacefully at Christchurch Hospital with family at her side, aged 88 years. Treasured wife of the late Bruce for 61 years. Much loved mother and mother-in-law of Katrina and Kevin Williams, Joanne, Carolyn, and the late Robert. Dearly loved grandmother of Lisa, Clinton and Michael; Gareth; and Ashley. Beloved sister of Pauline. Messages to the Nicol family, c/- PO Box 31300, Christchurch 8444. The Funeral Service for Marie will be held at the Harewood Crematorium Chapel, Wilkinsons Road, on Friday, April 14, at 10.30am.
ALLEN, Janice May(née Templeton)
On Saturday, April 8, 2023, peacefully at Wairau Hospital. Aged 75 years. Beloved wife and soulmate of the late Robin. Cherished mother of Sarah, Phil, Simon and Juliane. Devoted Grandmother to Elliette and Tamlyn, James and Ethan. Treasured sister of Patricia. Special thanks to the staff at Wairau Hospital for the care they provided Janice. Messages may be sent to the Allen family c/- 4 Morton Street Berhampore, Wellington 6023. In lieu of flowers, a donation may be made to the Church of the Nativity or at the service. A service for Janice will be held at the Church of the Nativity, Alfred Street, Blenheim, at 2.30pm on Friday, April 14.
KEANE, Mavis Elizabeth (Betty)
Passed away peacefully at The Croft Rest Home, Timaru, on April 10, 2023, in her 99th year. Dearly loved wife of the late Doug. Loved mum and mother-in-law of Sandra and Russell Miller, and Vivian and Warren Peebles. Dearly loved nana and great-nana Bet of Gavin Miller and Janine Simpson; Annette, Kelvin, Rhea, and Isaac Vercoe; Katherine, Andy, Sophie, Finn, Connor, and Bridie Aitken; Janelle, Mike, Ava, and Harry de Joux; Mathew and Toni Peebles. Loved sister of Vivian Adams, Pat and Len Seear and the late Dina Reid, Elaine Smail, Bert, Jack, George and Wilfy Lainchbury. A private cremation for Betty has been held. Messages to 20A Glenwood Ave, Timaru 7910.
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