CALDER, Graham Bruce
On Wednesday April 5, 2023, Graham passed away
peacefully at Radius Hawthorne Care, Christchurch, aged 82 years. Dearly loved and devoted husband, of 59 years, to Adele, and beloved father of Bruce and Debbie, Kevin and Tracey, Wayne and Julie, Joanne and Robert, and Teresa and Dave. A dear friend of Michelle Calder. Loved Grandad to Kaitlin and Kristen, Janelle and Jeremy, Aaron and Jessica, Megan, Jonathon, Rosalie, Anneka, Maryann and Tom, Nicole, Christopher, Matthew, Ann-marie, and great-Grandad to Poppy. Loving brother to Elaine Berry, uncle to Robert, Ruth and their families.
Our heartfelt thanks to
all the caregivers at Radius Hawthorne Care, and Dr John Coughlan, for their expert care over the past 18 months. Messages may be addressed to The Family of the late Graham Calder, PO Box 39001, Christchurch 8545. The Funeral Service for Graham will be held in our Westpark Chapel, 467 Wairakei Road, Burnside, on Wednesday April 12, at 10.00am, followed by interment in St Joseph’s Catholic Churchyard, Darfield.
HARROW, Diana Margaret(née Anderson)
Passed away peacefully at Nurse Maude Hospital on Wednesday, April 5, 2023, aged 76 years. Darling wife of Patrick, and adored mother of Stephen, Andrea, Nicholas, and Oliver. Cherished grandmother of Sam, Emilie, William, and Daniel. Beloved sister of Miriam, Ken, and Sally. Messages to the Harrow family, c/- 19 London Street, Christchurch 8013. Special thanks to all the staff and carers at Nurse Maude for their loving care of Diana. A celebration of Diana’s life will be held in the Harewood Crematorium Chapel, entry from Wilkinson’s Road, on Friday April 14, commencing at 2.30pm.
RAVJI, Dayal
Passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 6, 2023. A Funeral will be held in the Canterbury Crematorium, corner Keighleys Road and Linwood Avenue, on Tuesday, April 11, at 1.00pm.
NAUMANN, Geoffrey Charles
Awesome Husband and Dad. Loving husband to Betty for 64+ years. Awesome Dad to Carl, Paul, Mark and Todd. Caring Dad-in-law to Krissy and Hayley. Cool Grandad
to Jason and Jared, Natasha and Breanna, Kathleen, Monique and Vanessa. Doating Great-Grandad to Rylah and Oaklan, Isla and Lennox, Rhea, Eva and Hugo. All messages to ’The Naumann family’, c/- PO Box 4016, New Plymouth, or online at https
BENDIXSEN, Shona Ure (formerly Gill)
25th March 1926 —
24th March 2023
Adored and cherished wife of the late Kay Bendixsen and dearly loved mother and mother-in-law of Sue and Mike Weddell, David and Lynne Gill, Richard and Karen Gill, Brenda and John Higgins. Treasured Nana of Jessica, Zac, Fiona, Chris, Jemma, Erana, Sam, Oliver, Amanda, Billie and Lachlan. Great-Nana of Isla, Michaela, Mitchell, Archie, Benjamin, Levi, Rex, Alice, Cooper and Morgan. Loved and respected stepmother of Shona, Sylvia, Mary-Kaye and Janelle, and very special and precious Nana of her many grandchildren in Utah, USA. A family service was held for Shona in Levin on 28th March celebrating a long and varied life in New Zealand, the USA for over 30 years and in latter years after Kay passed away she returned to New Zealand and Levin.
BECKETT, Michael Will (Mike)
Of Featherston. On 1st April 2023, peacefully, aged 86 years. Dearly loved husband of Anne for 64 years. Loved father of Brigid (dec), Tom, Mary, Joseph, Bernard, Stephen, and John (dec). Loved father-in-law, grandfather, brother, brother-in-law, uncle and friend to many.
“Requiescat in Pace”
In accordance with Mike’s wishes a Requiem Mass followed by burial at the Featherston Cemetery has taken place. Messages to the Beckett Family, C/- PO Box 185, Carterton 5743 or visit www.tributes.co.nz...
FREDRICKSON, Jan (née Bevins)
26 January 1976 —
3 April 2023
Passed peacefully at NP Hospice. Dearly loved sister of Suzy Bevins and much loved Aunty of Claudia, Chloe, Bailey, Joshua and Isabelle.
You will be forever loved and missed.
FAASS, Jean
On April 3, 2023, peacefully at Summerset at Avonhead, aged 80 years. Dearly loved and treasured wife of Rex. Much loved mother and mother-in-law of Suzanne, Kerry and Helene, and the late Amanda. Cherished Nana of Damien, Samantha, Jarrod, Caitlin, Madison, and Briana, and great-grandmother of Mya, Everly, Feyre, and Harlow. Special thanks to all the staff and carers from Summerset at Avonhead for their care of Jean. Messages to the family of the late Jean Faass, c/- PO Box 26112, Christchurch 8148. It is Jean’s wish that a private cremation will take place.
VAN OLST, Joan Elizabeth
Sadly passed away in ICU at Southland Hospital, on Sunday, April 2, 2023. Joan leaves behind two children and four grandchildren, 2 brothers and her many nieces and nephews. Joan will leave a massive hole in many lives. Thank you so much to the staff who tried so hard to save her and your kindness to us. Messages to mark@imageit.co.nz
ASPDEN, Janet Ethel Cordelia
Passed peacefully at Strathallan Lifecare on Tuesday, April 4, 2023, in her 82nd year. Dearly loved mother and mother-in-law of Gina and Darryl, Gary and Christine, Chris and Kelly. Loved Nana of Debbie and Corey (deceased), Peter and Andrew (deceased), Shannon and Josh. Great-Nana to Jayda, Charlie-Maree and Emily. A celebration of Janet’s life will held at the Salisbury Park Crematorium on Thursday, April 6, at 9.30am. Messages to
JAMESON, WendyJoy(nee Goodfellow)
On March 29, 2023 after a long, brave battle. Aged 69. Dearly loved mother of Carolyn, Nana of Trent, sister of Ian and Vicki. Cherished ex wife of Jamie. A friend of many. Such a huge loss to us all and we are deeply saddened. A celebration of dear Wendy’s life will be held in Wanganui on June 4. Messages and expressions of interest in attending celebration to RIPWendyJameson@gmail.com
PARKER, Bruce Linwood
Died peacefully at Waikato Hospital on 4th April, 2023. Dearly loved Husband of Jan, Brother to Kevin, Father to Chris and Michael, and father-in-law to Kirsty. Much loved Gramps to Ella, Lily, William and Hugo. A service to celebrate Bruce’s life will be held at Hamilton Park, Newstead, at 2pm, Wednesday 12th April. In lieu of flowers donations to Nelson Marlborough Rescue Helicopter and Westpac Air Ambulance.
FORD, Brian William
Peacefully at Taranaki Base Hospital on Tuesday, 4 March 2023 aged 90. Beloved husband of Kathy. Loved father and father-in-law of Malcolm (deceased), Michelle & Tony, Vince & Ande, and Rich & Claire. Loved Grandad of Kate, Nathan, Pippin and Matija. Please consider a donation to Te Rangimarie Hospice which may be left at the service. Messages to the Ford Family may be left on Brian’s tribute page at eagars.co.nz/brian. Requiem Mass for Brian will be celebrated at Eagars Te Henui Chapel, 174 Lemon Street, New Plymouth, on Tuesday 11 April 2023 at 2.00pm, followed by a private cremation. For those unable to attend, Brian’s funeral will be live-streamed via his tribute page.
COCHRANE, Sydney David Bruce (Dave)
Passed away peacefully on 31st March 2023, after a short illness; aged 77 years. Much loved husband of Jill for 46 years. Respected and much loved father of Alan and Jon, special father-in-law of Kristen, and beloved ‘Dave’ of Sheppard and Fox. A Memorial service to celebrate Dave’s life will be held in the Whitianga Marina Boat Shed on Saturday 22nd April at 11.00am. All communications to
ROBERTSON, Mary Nicholl
Peacefully, surrounded in the love of her family, on Monday, April 3, 2023, at Christchurch Hospital, aged 88 years. Best friend and advisor of Bruce for 69 years, and a loved wife for 66 years. Much loved mother and mother-in-law of Vicki and John, Greg and Alison, and Linda. A proud Nana and great friend of Ben, and Sophia; and Will, Izzy, and Sam. A loved daughter of the late Bob and Mabel Kinnaird, sister and sister-in-law of Larry and Mary (deceased), Judith (deceased) and John, and their families. Messages may be addressed to The Family of the late Mary Robertson, c/- PO Box 39001, Christchurch 8545. In lieu of flowers, donations to Nurse Maude would be appreciated and may be made directly online at
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