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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CARSWELL, Daniel Peter

Passed suddenly at St John of God - Community Home, Upper Hutt on Sunday, April 2, 2023, in his 47th year. Just short of turning 47 on 15th April. Dearly loved son of Peter and Lyn. Loved Brother of Ben and Emma-Jane. Loved brother in-law to Sarah. Cherished Uncle to Lydia, Louis, Shannon and Nathan. Daniel was cremated Wednesday 5th in a small ceremony in Upper Hutt. A celebration of Daniel’s life is planned as a memorial once the family can all be together and details will be confirmed closer to the time. We would like to thank St John of God for their loving care of Dan. Any messages to the Carswell Family, c/- 1 Bond Street, Foxton Beach 4815.

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CHRISTIE, Roger John

It is with great sadness we advise that Roger has gone and moved the sheep for the very last time. He passed away on Sunday, April 2, 2023. Aged 84. Beloved husband of the late Dot. Loved father and father-in-law of Kim and Tracy, Lynn and Johnny. Loved Grandad of Zac, Abby and Aidan. Funeral details to follow.

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MURRAY, Stephen Gerrard

On April 4, 2023, Stephen passed away peacefully, aged 65, surrounded by family. Dearly loved husband of the late Beverley (Bev). Loved and respected father of Shane, Angela, TJ, Shannon, and beloved father in law of Carrie-Ann (Kaz). Much loved grandad of Jesse, Jayden, Erik, Thor, Eli, Rayne ,Axl, Jaimee, and Tylah. Much loved by his sisters, brothers, nieces, and nephews.
Sadly missed
Special thanks to the Intensive Care Staff for taking great care of Stephen of the past few days, your support has been greatly appreciated. A Service of Remembrance and Farewell will be held in St Brigid’s Catholic Church, Whiterock Road, Loburn, on Tuesday, April 11, at 1.00pm, thereafter burial in the Churchyard.

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ALLERBY, Ian Graham

Passed away peacefully, aged 75 years, on 5th April 2023. Loved brother of Bruce, Ross, Eric (all deceased), Melva, Patricia & Ken (brother-in-law) and Joyce. Loved father of Coreena, Fred (Graham), David, and extended family. Loved and will be missed by many close friends. A farewell for Ian is to be held at V J Williams & Sons Chapel, King St West, Te Kuiti, on Wednesday 12th April at 1.00pm, followed by interment at Te Kuiti Cemetery. For live-streaming details please email tepukelawns@gmail.com before the funeral. All communications to Allerby Family, c/- PO Box 241, Te Kuiti 3941.
In the care of
V J Williams & Sons
FDANZ

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STRACHAN, Callum Dean

Passed away peacefully on April 4, 2023, surrounded by family. Aged 33 years. Much loved son of Steven (Strack) and Katie Strachan, and much loved brother of Gemma and Ian Hopkins, and Hayden and Sophie Strachan. Adored uncle of Chloe, Daisy and Ethan Hopkins, and Lexi and Josie Strachan. Much loved grandson, nephew and cousin. A celebration of Callum’s life will be held on Wednesday, April 12, 2.00pm, at the Headingly Centre, Headingly Lane, Richmond. Messages and/or photos can be sent to callumstrachan.memories@gmail.com

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BEASLEY, Alice Margaret

Dearly loved wife of Wynyard, mother and mother-in-law of Spencer and Christy, John, Richard and Susie, and Graeme. Loved grandmother and great-grandmother. A private family funeral will be held. It is with deep gratitude that we thank all the Te Hopai staff for their loving and dignified care.
Lychgate Funerals
FDANZ 385 0745
www.lychgate.co.nz...

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DAVIDSON, Noel Kenneth (Sonny)

At his home in Masterton on March 16, 2023, in his 90th year. Loved son of the late Marjorie and John Davidson (Christchurch), youngest brother and brother-in-law of the late Don and Melva (Heretaunga), and the late John and Ann (Auckland). A cherished Uncle of his five nieces and one nephew; Donna, Deb and Tracy Davidson, Jane, Sarah and Matthew Davidson. He will be remembered too by his great-nephews and nieces, and their families. A private family service has been held in St Matthew’s Collegiate Chapel, Masterton. The family wish to thank The Reverend Elizabeth Snowsill for her help and support and Lawrence Cheetham (Clan Davidson) for the Bagpipe tribute.
“Wisdom comes from Sincerity.”
Davidson Clan Motto

Gary Pickering Funerals
NZIFH Masterton

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McWHIRTER, Gwendoline Margaret (Gwen)

Passed away peacefully on April 3, 2023, aged 101. Dearly loved and treasured wife of the late Ross, much loved mother and mother-in-law of Sheryll and Heinz Ofner, and John and Robyn. Loved Grandma of Maxi, Sarah and Hannah, and Great-Grandma of Benjamin and James. Also loved by her Timaru ‘family’.
“Now with her Lord
and Saviour.”
A special thank you to everyone who cared for and supported Gwen in her final years. A celebration of Gwen’s life will be held at the Lascelles Hall, 17 Wilson Street (behind the Church),
on Thursday, April 13, at 11.00am, followed by private interment.

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MILES, Gary

Passed away after a brief illness on April 1, 2023, aged 64. Much loved father of Mark and Andrew and dearly loved son, brother, nephew and uncle. All of Gary’s friends are welcome to a BBQ to celebrate Gary’s life at the Howard Booth Park Football Club rooms (off Belvedere Road Carterton) from 1.00pm on Sunday 16th April.

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KIRKER, Pauline Annette (née Omelvena)

(Of Five Rivers) In the early hours of Thursday, April 6, 2023. After a very long battle Pauline finally got the sleep she needed with husband Lindsay, brother Garry and sister Jacqui right by her side at Southland Hospital. Much loved and cherished wife of Lindsay for 45 years. Beyond treasured Ma of Jodi and Clint and Katt and absolutely adored Nana of Ashton, Dane and Trent. Loved daughter of Jack* and Connie*, sister of Doreen*, Bob, Ron, Garry, Jacqui and Linda. Special sister to Colleen. Aunt Polly to her many nieces and nephews and extended family.
Finally able to breathe easy again.
A service to celebrate Pauline’s life will be held at J Frasers and Sons Chapel, Cnr Esk and Doon Streets, Invercargill, on Friday, April 14, at 11.00am. Interment at the East Winton Cemetery to follow. In lieu of flowers donations to St John Ambulance can be made at the service. Messages to 295 Lowther Road, RD 3, Lumsden 9793 or to Pauline’s tribute page at frasersfunerals.co.nz/tributes where livestream details are available.
(*denotes deceased)

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MUIR, David John

Peacefully at Dunstan Hospital, surrounded by family, on Tuesday, April 4, 2023, aged 67 years. Loved husband to Phillipa (Phil), much cherished Dad and Dad-in-law to Hayden and Sarah (Wellington), Andrew and Amy (Christchurch), and grandfather to Claire, Jack, Hunter, Chloe, Brooke, and Paige. Oldest brother to Graeme, Wayne, and Darrin, and brother-in-law to Rowena, and Leanne, loving Uncle to his nieces and nephews. A memorial service to celebrate Dave’s life will be held in the Roxburgh Town Hall, 132 Scotland Street, on Tuesday, April 11, at 2.00pm, followed by light refreshments. In lieu of flowers, donations can be left for Otago Community Hospice. A very special thanks to those who cared for Dave and Phil during his short illness, including the staff at Dunstan Hospital and the Roxburgh Medical Centre. Messages to 7 Branxholm Street, Roxburgh 9500.

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GATENBY, Maureen

Passed away in the early hours of Tuesday morning surrounded by family. Beloved wife of Maurice, Mother of Colleen, Ronald and Naomi and Nannie of Fergus, Oscar, Sophie, Charlie, Archie and Lucas.
A force to be reckoned with. She will be missed.
Funeral will be on Thursday 13th April at 1pm NZ time 11am Australia Time. Check www.lethborgfamilyfunerals.com.au... for the live stream link.

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McCABE, John Campbell (Cabo)

Passed away peacefully on April 4, 2023. Loving husband of the late Joan McCabe, and a loving father of the late Ty Peters McCabe. John was the second son of the late Mac and Rennie (Riverton), brother of the late Chris, the late Anthony, and Bryn. Thanks to Tony (Christchurch Hospital Oncology), Di and Al, and special thanks to Deb.
“To those of you who play the great game, pars and birdies to all. Enjoy!”
As per John’s wishes a private cremation has been held. John and Joan will be interred in Riverton Cemetery.

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FREDRICKSON, Jan (nee Bevins)

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Passed away peacefully 3rd April 2023. Loved wife of Dennis and step-Mum of Paige and Drew. Loved daughter-in-law of John and Raewyn and sister-in-law of Chris and Nic. Aunty of Rayna, Cohen and Tristan. Our thoughts are with Matthew, Renee and the Bevins family. Private service has been held.
Will be sadly missed.

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BURGE, Beverley Florence

Passed away peacefully on Monday, 3 April 2023, aged 81 years. Dearly loved wife of Peter of just short of 60 years. Loved Mother and Mother-in-law of Sharon & Bart, Julie & Kevin, and Mike & Debra. Much loved Grandma of Danielle & Ben, and Alicia, Mitchell & Crystal, and Blake, Ashleigh & Josh, and Ryan and Great-Grandma to Levi. As per Beverley’s wishes a private family service has been held. All messages to the Burge family may be sent C/- PO Box 119, Paraparaumu 5254.

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