DAVIDSON, Graeme Robert
On April 5, 2023, peacefully at Wellington Hospital. Aged 67 years. Fondly remembered by the staff and residents at Mash Trust. Messages to “the Davidson family” may be placed in Graeme’s tribute book at www.tributes.co.nz... or posted C/- PO Box 723, Paraparaumu. Graeme’s funeral service will be held at Whenua Tapu Crematorium Chapel, Airlie Road, Pukerua Bay, on Wednesday, April 12, 2023, at 11.00am.
HEDGES, Diane Joan (nee Church) (Di)
On April 5, 2023, at Merivale Retirement Village, aged 73 years. Beloved mother and mother-in-law to Sam and Trudy; and Anna and John Gardner. Loved Di Di (grandmother) to Luca, and Joe. Messages may be addressed to ‘The Hedges Family’ C/- 19 London Street, Christchurch 8014.
‘We will miss you forever’
A farewell to Celebrate the life of Di will be held in the John Rhind Chapel, entrance from London and Whitmore Streets, Christchurch, on Saturday, April 15, at 2.30pm.
BARCLAY, Thelma Evelyn (nee Zimmerman)
Passed peacefully on 5 April 2023. Dearly loved wife of the late Hugh. Loved mother and mother-in-law of Barry and Rosie, Garry and Robyn, Janice, and Mark. Devoted grandmother of 12 and great-grandmother of 13.
“The family have lost their matriarch”.
A service to celebrate Thelma’s life will be held at Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Church, 24 Picton Street, Howick, on Thursday 13 April at 11.00am.
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JOHNSON, Keith Roy
On 6 April 2023, peacefully, aged 92 years. Dearly loved husband of Pauline for 65 years. Loved Dad of Allan and Sharon, Graeme and Pauline, Helen and Richard. Loved Poppa of Michael and Kelsi, Scott and Shonti, Andrew and Teri, Brooke, James and Elizabeth. Loved Great-Poppa of Felix, Aria and Louie. Messages can be sent to Johnson Family, c/o Gee and Hickton, PO Box 50-514, Porirua. In lieu of flowers, donations to Wellington Free Ambulance would be appreciated. These can be left at Keith’s service or online at https
CROSBIE, Colleen Mary
Passed away peacefully at Anthony Wilding Retirement Village, Aidanfield, Christchurch on Sunday, April 2, 2023. Beloved wife of the late George; loved mother and mother-in-law of Michael, Peter and Teresa, Christine and Andrew Hayden; loved grandmother of Erin (Aus), Asnakech and Anteneh, Laura, Peter and the late Gabriel Hayden; loved sister of the late Jack, the late Jim and late Bill McKay. Special thanks to all the caring staff at the Anthony Wilding Retirement Village. Messages to the Crosbie and Hayden family, c/-19 London Street, Richmond, Christchurch 8013. The Requiem Mass for Colleen will be celebrated at Sacred Heart of Jesus, Catholic Church, Main St, Oxford, on Tuesday, April 11, at 1.30pm. You are invited to attend Rosary at the Church (prior to Mass) on Tuesday, at 1.00pm.
KING, John
Of all the many blessings however great or small,
To have had you for an uncle was the greatest one of all.
The family chain is broken now and nothing seems the same,
But as God takes us one by one the chain will link again.
Loved and respected uncle of Georgia, Ciaran and Paige.
AITKEN, William Mervyn (Merv)
On Wednesday 5th April 2023 Merv passed away unexpectedly. In his 90th year. Devoted husband of Ruth for 62 years. Cherished father and father-in-law of Stephanie & Mark Jenkins; Margaret & Mefi Naufahu. Dearly loved grandad of Shaun, ‘Alisi and Ryan.
“Now with the Lord whom he loved”
A graveside service for Merv will be held on Tuesday 11th April in the Olive Lawn, Hamilton Park Cemetery, Morrinsville Road, Hamilton, at 1.30 pm. Communications to the Aitken Family, C/- James R Hill Funeral Directors, 717 Grey Street, Claudelands, Hamilton 3216. FDANZ
OTLEY, Hilde
Passed away at home on Wednesday, April 5, 2023, in her 93rd year. Dearly loved wife of the late Adair. Hilde was a generous and caring friend to many. Messages may be addressed to The Family of the late Hilde Otley, c/- PO Box 39001, Christchurch 8545. A Funeral Service to Celebrate Hilde’s life will be held in The Anglican Parish of St Michael and All Angels, 86-90 Oxford Terrace, Christchurch Central City, on Thursday, April 13, at 11.00am.
FYFE, Shirley (nee Anderson)
Passed away on Thursday, February 2, 2023. Much loved daughter of the late Frances and Lawrence, cherished sister and sister-in-law of Marjie and Bob, May and Mark. Loved wife of the late Davey. Loved mother of Tony and Peter, and loved Nana. A private family service has been held for Shirley.
WAGSTAFF, David John (Wavey)
On April 6, 2023, David passed away peacefully with family at his side. Dearly loved by his family Olwyn, Andrae, Maree, Darvey, and Charlotte and his friends.
Will be sadly missed leaving
a hole in our hearts.
He was passionate about his time working for NAC/Air NZ for 40 plus years and was affectionately known as ‘Wavey’. Messages to the Wagstaff family, c/- PO Box 111-01 Sockburn Christchurch 8443. Flowers respectively declined, however donations to Parkinson’s Research in Dave’s name can be made at his service. Join us to celebrate Dave’s life by wearing bright colours in the Harewood Crematorium Chapel, Wilkinsons Road, Harewood, on April 13, 2023, at 2.30pm.
SNODGRASS, Alice Imelda(formerly McKnight)(nee Duggan)
17 May 1934 — 6 April 2023
At Calvary Hospital. Loved wife of the late Vincent (Vince) Snodgrass. Loved wife of the late Robert (Bob) McKnight and loved mother of their children – Donna Knight and Jimmy Robinson (Australia), Peter and Janet McKnight, Ian McKnight (Tasmania), Trish Henderson, Yvonne and Steven Watt. Friend to Allan Henderson, Lynn Ker, Brian Dunick and Neil Grindlay. Dearly loved sister of Joan Leonard and her late brothers and sisters and brothers-in-laws and sisters-in-law. A dearly loved Aunty of all her nieces and nephews.
R.I.P.
Requiem Mass to be celebrated in St Mary’s Basilica, Tyne Street, Invercargill, at 2.00pm on Thursday, April 13. Rosary at 7.00pm on Wednesday, April 12 at 25 Galway Street, Invercargill. Messages to 42 Shand Road, Mokotua, RD 11, 9877 or to Alice’s tribute page at frasersfunerals.co.nz/tributes where her livestream link will be available.
WALL, Murray Richard
17.12.1948 — 21.3.2023
Peacefully at Stokeswood Care Centre Hospital with daughter Marina by his side after a 12 month battle with cancer. Loved brother of Norma & Chris (dec) Williams, Ray & Chris (dec), Margaret (dec) & Jeremy Holdsworth, Trevor & Barbara, and uncle to all their families. A private service was held to farewell Murray.
McGILLEN, Philomena Josephine (Jo/Josie)
Died peacefully on Thursday, April 6, 2023, aged 94. Dearly loved wife of the late Douglas (Doug), loved mother of Cushla (dec), and Bernard, loved nana/grandma of her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Heartfelt thanks to the wonderful staff at Strathallan for the care and love shown to Jo. A Requiem Mass will be held for Jo at 1.30pm, Thursday, April 13, at St Joseph’s Catholic Church, 30 Wilkin Street, Temuka, preceeded by a Rosary at the church at 1.00pm. Messages to the McGillen family, c/- PO Box 772, Timaru 7940.
van den TILLAART, Louise Thorn Bernadette (Lulu)
Passed away peacefully on April 5, 2023, aged 82 years. Very much loved mum of Brett, and Rachael, grandma of James, and mother-in-law of Ange. Special thanks to the staff of The Oaks Care Centre for their care and attention of Lulu. Messages may be addressed to The Family of the late Louise van den Tillaart, c/- P O Box 39127, Christchurch 8545. A service for Lulu will be held at Christchurch Crematorium Funerals, 65 Vickerys Road, Wigram, Christchurch, on Friday, April 14, at 2.00pm.
SNODGRASS, Alice Imelda (formerly McKnight)(nee Duggan)
17.5.1934 — 6.4.2023
At Calvary Hospital. Dearly loved Grandmother of Catherine Lowe and Hannes Koppl (Melbourne), Brent Swain (Auckland), Kelly McDonald and Cris Layley (Perth), Cory McKnight-Harris (Perth), Gordon Henderson and Dani Calder, Campbell Henderson, Givanna and Bevan Jenkins (Invercargill), Deanne McKnight and Kurt Horswell (Perth), Tegan McKnight (Melbourne). Loved Great-Granny of Tayla Hurley (Australia), Jorja and Chloe Swain (Auckland), Alex and Sylvie Henderson, and Skyler Manson, Deegan, Max and Maddison Jenkins (Invercargill).
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