Death Notices

A place to remember and celebrate the lives of those no longer with us

Recent Notices in New Zealand

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COPPING, Leonard Neil (Len)

Suddenly and unexpectedly on Friday 7th April 2023 aged 71 years. Dearly loved husband of Cheryl. Adored father and father-in-law of Marsha and Grant, Craig and Sharon, Amanda and Greg, and David (deceased). Loved Grandpa of Blake, Lauren, Cody, Matthew, Archer, and Jethro. A service for Len will be held at The Matamata Club, Rawhiti Ave, on Friday 14th April at 10.30am. Len will be lying at his home from Wednesday afternoon until the funeral on Friday. Messages to the Copping family, C/- Broadway Funeral Home, 10 Short Street, Matamata 3400.

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ROSS-SMITH, Richard Laurie

Passed away peacefully at home on April 7, 2023, aged 73 years. Much loved husband of Robyn; loved father and father-in-law of Chris, Justin and Natsuko; cherished grandad of Erika and Honoka; dearly loved son of Elwyn and the late Laurie; loved brother and brother-in-law of Linda and Claudio, Jenny (dec) and Wayne, Barbara and Malcolm, and David and Laurae.
Forever in our hearts.
In lieu of flowers, online donations to St John Ambulance at https

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CHETTLEBURGH, Alannah Joan

Joan passed away on Wednesday 5th April 2023. Dearly loved wife of the late Vern, loved mother of the late Alannah (dec), Deborah and Ingrid, loved mother in-law of Chris, Don and Richard, loved grandmother of Stacey, Yvette, Bridget, Vincent and Sarita, and partners Ed, Brian, Todd and Bart, and great-grandmother of George. Joan’s life will be celebrated on Tuesday 11th April 2023 at 1.00pm at The Lychway Chapel, 5 Roy Street, Palmerston North, followed by a private cremation. In lieu of flowers, a donation to the Arthritis Foundation would be appreciated. Messages can be sent to PO Box 1014, Palmerston North.

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ROBERTS, Karen Maree Elizabeth

Passed away peacefully at home with her loving family by her side. Aged 62 years. Deeply loved wife of Patrick. Dearly loved mother and mother-in-law of Nick & Dee, Sam, and Holly. Cherished Gran of Abel and Lux.
Always in our hearts.
A service for Karen will be held at the Cathedral of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Grey Street, Hamilton East (entrance off Beale Street) on Thursday, April 13, at 1.00pm, followed by burial at Hamilton Park Cemetery, Newstead.

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BOND, Barry Alexander

Passed away peacefully at Nelson Hospital on April 6, 2023, aged 85 years. Dearly loved husband of the late Barbara. Much loved father and father-in-law of Cheryl and Rex; Andrew and Tania; Lisa and David; and Greg. Treasured pop of Letitia, Daniel, Kimberley, Jessie, Josh, Keiren and Kristina. The interment of ashes to commemorate the life of Barry and Barbara will be held at the Marsden Valley Cemetery, Nelson, on Friday, April 14, 2023, at 1.00pm. Messages can be sent to the Bond family c/- 164 Tahunanui Drive, Nelson 7011 or left online at shoneandshirley.com/tributes

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SYGROVE, Robyn Esther

Died peacefully on 7 April 2023, aged 66. Dearly loved wife of Chris Sygrove. Loved mother and mother-in-law of Jimmy and Nicky, Peter and Juliette, Charlotte and Jordan, and Sam and Charlotte. Loved grandmother of Joe, Finn, Sage, and Esther. Messages to the Sygrove family may be posted c/- 306 Willis Street, Aro Valley, Wellington 6011. A service to celebrate Robyn’s life will be held at Old St Pauls, 34 Mulgrave Street, Pipitea, Wellington, on Friday 14 April 2023 at 1.00pm, thereafter a private cremation.
Lychgate Funerals
FDANZ 385 0745
www.lychgate.co.nz...

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HAWKE, Shirley Anne

Shirley passed away peacefully on 6 April, 2023, at Clare House, aged 86 years. Dearly loved mum and mother-in-law of James, Kaye and Keith and loving friend of the late Kevin. Cherished sister and sister-in-law and aunt to her nieces and nephews. A family graveside service to celebrate Shirley’s life will be held at the Eastern Cemetery, Invercargill, on Friday, April 14, at 1.30pm. Messages to 140 Yarrow Street, Invercargill 9840 or on Shirley’s tribute page at frasersfunerals.co.nz

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MASSEY, Scott Ferguson

Suddenly passed away surrounded by his close family on Friday, 7th April 2023. Dearly loved husband to Prue. Much loved dad of Fiona, Olivia, and great friend of son-in-law Hamish. Adored Scottie to James and Sophie. A service for Scott will be held at Takapoto Estate, 90 Finlay Road, Maungatautari, on Saturday, 15th April 2023, at 11.00am, followed by a private cremation. All communications to the Massey Family, c/- 3 Hallys Lane, Cambridge 3434.

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RIX, Wayne Martin

Passed away on Thursday, 6th April 2023, at home in his favourite spot just as he wanted it. Aged 61 years. Dearly loved husband of Karena, and father to Jeanmarie, Frances, Sarah, and Michael. Much loved Grandad to Ruby-Mae.
With his sure faith and trust in Jesus, is now in hisheavenly home.
Will be deeply missed.
A celebration of Wayne’s life will be held at Elim Church, Wordsworth Street, Leamington, Cambridge, on Thursday, 13th April 2023 at 11.00am, followed by the burial at The Hautapu Public Cemetery. All communications to the Rix Family, c/- 3 Hallys Lane, Cambridge 3434.

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LORD, John

Peacefully at home with his family on April 7, 2023; aged 64. Dearly loved husband of Jill Reade, father of Peter and Jonathan Lord, father-in-law of Kiri and Charlotte, Grandfather of Katherine and Evie. Dearly loved son-in-law of Mary and Barry Reade, brother and brother-in-law of Deb and Russ, Bridget and Shaf, Rachel and Ric, Susan and Gordon, Ian and Mary-Jane. John’s funeral will be held on Friday, April 14, at 1.30pm at Golden Bay Motueka Funeral services, 8 Inglis Street, Motueka.

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O’CONNOR, Adelma Mary (Del) (nee Corby)

Passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 6, 2023, after a short illness. In her 89th year. Dearly loved wife of the late John, cherished and admired mother and mother-in-law of Damien and Sharon, Leanne and Richard Cunliffe, Johno and Kate, the late infant Peter, Frances and David Carmine, Gerard and Melony, and Bede and Angela, a much loved and proud grandma and great-grandma, and a loved sister of Alice Lovell, and Frances McDonnell. Many thanks to Buller and Te Nikau Grey Hospitals and Buller Health Centre staff. Messages to 226 Buller Road, RD2,Westport, 7892. A Requiem Mass will be celebrated at St Canice’s Catholic Church, Brougham Street, Westport, on Tuesday, April 11, at 11.00am. Recitation of the Rosary at the Church, This Day (Monday), at 5.00pm. A livestream of the service is available at www.hagedorns.co.nz....
Hagedorns Buller Funeral Services, Funeral Directors Association of NZ.

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SEDGLEY, Ronald Arthur (Ron)

Passed away at Christchurch
Hospital, with loving family by his side, on April 8, 2023, aged 82 years. Treasured husband of Faye for 54 years, loved father of Joanne, Nicola, and Kate, grandfather of Jack, George, Eddie, Max, Ashley, Joel, and Harry. Messages may be addressed to The Family of the late Ron Sedgley, c/- PO Box 39001, Christchurch 8545. The Service to Celebrate Ron’s life will be held in our Westpark Chapel, 467 Wairakei Road, Burnside, on Thursday, April 13, at 2.00pm. Private cremation thereafter.

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FLUIT, Nancy Lorraine(nee Olds/Campbell)

Beloved daughter of Eileen and Herbert. Sister of Ray* and Margaret*, Colleen and Chris*, Don and Bron, Rosa and Davey*, Lynn*, Pat, Fred and Kath, and La.
(*denotes deceased)
Remembered always.

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FENEMOR, Doris Amy

Peacefully passed away on Saturday, April 8, 2023, at Oakwoods Rest Home. In her 93rd year. Much loved wife of the late Alan. Cherished Mum of Ken and Sue, and Deborah. Very much loved Grandmother of Ellanese, Emerson, Amy and their families. Messages to 25 Kohikiko Place, Pohara, Takaka 7183. Garden flowers preferred. The friends of Doris are respectfully informed that her Funeral Service will be held at Waimea/ Richmond Funeral Home 24 Champion Road, Richmond, on Thursday, April 13, 2023, commencing at 11.00am. A private interment will follow.

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FORD, Audrey Kathleen (Kaye)

Sunrise 16 March 1928
Sunset 7 April 2023
Passed away peacefully at Summerset in the Bay. Loved wife of the late Stewart. Loving mother and mother-in-law of Susan and David Halliday, and Grant and Shelagh. Adored Nanny of Rebecca, Emily and Haydn, Kate and Simon, Kimberly and AJ, Ambi and James, Brodie and Richard. Great-Nanny of Harriet and Jason, Malachi, Julian, Nina, Ellie, and Ben; Zack, Spencer, Poppy, Sid, Alfred, Tom, and Grace Audrey. Great-great-Nanny of Addison Audrey. Thank you to Summerset in the Bay for the brilliant care of Audrey and her family. A celebration of Audrey’s life will be held in the Dunstall Memorial Chapel, Edwardes Street, Napier, on Thursday 13 April at 1.30pm, followed by interment at the Western Hills Cemetery. The service will be live-streamed from www.dunstalls.co.nz.... Messages to Audrey may be left at www.dunstalls.co.nz... or posted to The Ford family, c/- PO Box 1055, Napier.

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