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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SMITH, Dulcie June

Passed away peacefully at Maryann Rest Home, on Friday 31st March 2023. Dearly loved mum of Graeme and Angela; Sandra and JJ, loved nana of her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. All messages to the Smith family can be sent to C/- PO Box 218, Stratford 4352. Dulcie’s family would like to sincerely thank the staff of Marire and Maryann Rest Homes for their loving care over the last 10 years. In accordance with Dulcie’s wishes, a private cremation has been held.

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SAXTON, Judith Constance (Judy) (nee Lowry)

Formerly of Upper Hutt. Passed peacefully at Eldon Lodge, Paraparaumu, on April 1, 2023, in her 92nd year. Dearly loved wife of the late Norm for 63 years. Much loved mother of John and Julie, Graeme (dec), Tony and Sue, Ken and Anita, Raymond and Pia, and Judith and Ken. Adored grandmother of Anita, Nick, Alice (dec), Adam, Rebecca, Megan, Tristan, Sam, Rochelle, Peter, Christine, Adele, and her 12 great-grandchildren. A special thank you to the teams at Eldon Hospital and Kapiti Rest Home for their continued support and loving care. A service to celebrate Judy’s life will be held in the Kapiti Coast Funeral Home Chapel, 9–11 Hinemoa St, Paraparaumu, on Wednesday, April 5 at 2.00pm, to be followed by a private cremation. Messages to 44 College Drive, Paraparaumu.

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PEARSON, Jayne

A Memorial Service celebrating the life and fun times of Jayne Pearson will be held at the Springlands Chapel, Cloudy Bay Funeral Services, 15 Boyce Street, on Friday, April 14, at 1.30pm. In accordance with Jayne’s wishes it is requested that in lieu of flowers donations to the Marlborough Hospice (Account no. 03 1369 036520700 Ref

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SAMMS, Peter John

On March 29, 2023, peacefully at Elmswood Lifecare in his 80th year. Loved brother and brother-in-law of Jenny and Murray, Barbara, Margaret and Chris. Uncle and Great-Uncle of all his nieces and nephews. A special thanks to Dr Chris Hill and the staff of the Elmswood Lifecare Hospital for their special care of Peter. Messages to Christchurch Crematorium, P.O. Box 39122, Christchurch 8545. A Private Cremation has been held. A celebration of Peter’s life will be held at the Embers Function Room, Papanui Club, Sawyers Arms Road, on Thursday, April 20, 2023, at 3.00pm.

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WATSON, Dorothy May (nee Bell)

Passed away peacefully on March 31, 2023, aged 80 years. Dorothy was surrounded by her 4 generations who cared and showered love in her final weeks. Loved wife of the late Alvin. A much loved mother and mother-in-law of Rachel and Alex, Isaac, Naomi and Richard, Aaron and Janine, Matthew, Miriam and Corey, Victoria, the late Andrew and Hanna-Jane. Loved grandmother of her 23 grandchildren and her 5 great-grandchildren. Messages to the Watson Family, c/- PO Box 35, Rangiora 7440. A Service to celebrate Dorothy’s life will be held in the Gateway Church, Denchs Road, Southbrook, Rangiora, on Wednesday, April 12, at 12.00pm. Dorothy leaves a legacy
FAITH, HOPE, LOVE
The greatest of these is love.
1 corinthians 13 V 13

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STACEY, Andrew

12.6.1944 — 1.4.2023
Dearly loved husband and sweetheart of Jennifer, loved father and friend of Matthew and Adrian, friend of Lola and Maisie (the two dogs). Son of Norman (deceased) and Rosina (deceased), brother and brother-in-law of Henry (deceased) and Janet (deceased), Ramon (deceased) and Ruth, Bernard (deceased) and Joan (deceased), Jean and Bryan (deceased) Raper, Uncle, Great-Uncle of their families. Son-in-law of Bob (deceased) and Pat (deceased) Tomlinson. Brother-in-law of Leslie, John and Julie, Barbara and Tom (deceased), Twort, Ray and Noelene, Denise and Paul Nees, Uncle, Great-Uncle of their families. A Service for Family and Friends of Andrew will be held at Marsden House Funeral Home, 41 Nile Street East, on Thursday, April 6, 2023, commencing at 11.00am, followed by a private cremation. A livestrem for his Service will be available by contacting support@marrsdenhouse.co.nz In lieu of flowers donations
to Nelson Tasman Region Hospice.

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AITKENHEAD, Ross Louis

It is with great sadness that the family of Ross announce his passing in Adelaide, on Friday, March 31, 2023, at
the age of 53. Dearly loved husband of Lesley, treasured father of Kayla, Cameron and Jarrod, beloved son of Russell and the late Lois Aitkenhead, cherished brother of Brent and Leigh McCrorie.
You have left an impact on us all forever, you were loved and respected by all that knew you.
Your memory will never leave us and live long in our hearts.

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BULLER, Beatrice Mary (Betty)

On 31st March 2023 peacefully at Glenwood Masonic Hospital, Masterton. Aged 90 years. Beloved wife of the late Russell. Loved mother and mother-in-law of Clinton and Angela, Bronwyn, and Jocelyn and Bryan. Loved Grandma of Amanda, Timothy, Elizabeth, Jackie, Samuel, and Russyl. Loved great-Grandma of Xavier, Kaden, Nathan, and Ayrton. A special thanks to Nicole and all at Glenwood for their wonderful care. A service for Betty will be held in the Richmond Chapel, Richmond Road, Carterton, on Friday 14th April 2023 at 11.00am. Messages C/- PO Box 183, Carterton 5743, or visit www.tributes.co.nz...

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CAMPBELL, Valerie Eunice (Val)

Of Feilding (Formerly of Pahiatua), on April 2, 2023, aged 69 years. Dearly loved wife of the late John Campbell. Loved Mum of Greg and Kirsty, Natasha (deceased), Damian and Amy, Byron and Aimee. Loved Nana of Blake, Jess, Peighton, Hudson, and Mia. A Memorial service for Val will be held at William Cotton & Sons Funeral Chapel, 29 Beattie Street, Feilding on Wednesday April 12, 2023, at 2.00pm. Messages to the Campbell Family, C/- 29 Beattie Street, Feilding 4702. For those unable to attend, Val’s service will be live streamed on her tribute page at
www.williamcotton.co.nz...

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WHITING, Catherine Mary

Passed away peacefully on March 28, 2023, aged 92. A dearly loved wife of the late Raymond. A much loved mother of Sandra, David and the late Angela. Loved grandma of James, Chloe, Nicholas and Chelsea and great-grandma to Ella and Elijah. Messages c/- the Whiting family to 78 Brisbane Street, Waltham, Christchurch 8023. At Catherine’s request a private family service has been held.

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TRACEY, Maureen Margaret (nee Montgomery)

Of Raumati Beach on March 31st, 2023, at Wellington Hospital. Dearly loved wife of the late Peter; Loved mother and mother-in-law of Bernard and the late Heather, Angie and Mark, Mike and Jenny, Kathy and Clive; Much loved Granny of James, Paul, Luke, Nicole, Matthew, Jessica, Timothy, Oliver, and Rachael. Loved by her 10 great-grandchildren. Messages to “the Tracey family” may be placed in Maureen’s tribute book at www.tributes.co.nz... or posted C/- PO Box 723, Paraparaumu. Maureen’s Requiem Mass will be celebrated at the Church of Our Lady of Kapiti, Presentation Way (Off Milne Drive), Paraparaumu, on Tuesday, April 11, 2023, at 11.00am, followed by interment at the Otaki Cemetery. A Rosary will be recited in Church on Monday evening at 5.00pm.

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SIMPSON, Dorothy Mae (Doll)

Passed on 2nd April 2023, aged 86. Dearly loved wife and soulmate of Ron for nearly 70 years. Best Mum and mother-in-law of Michael and Kaye, Jim and Kim, Mark and Kerrie, Trevor and Judy, Jan-Marie and Rusky, Debbie and Rick. Very dear and cherished Nana and Great-Nana of all her grandchildren. A private cremation has been held.

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CUNNINGHAM, Graeme Bruce

Died suddenly in Masterton Hospital on 1st April 2023, aged 71 years. Dearly loved eldest son of the late Betty and Bruce. Much loved brother and brother-in-law of Liz and Bob Sadler (Wellington), Ian and Liz (UK). Devoted and fun uncle of Sammy Sadler (Melbourne), Olly Sadler (Brisbane), Emily and Hannah Cunningham (UK).
A wonderful sense of humour.
He will be sadly missed.
A funeral service for Graeme will be held at Lychgate Funerals, 306 Willis Street, on Friday 14th April at 2.00pm. Messages for the family can be sent to C/- Lychgate Funerals, 306 Willis Street, Aro Valley, Wellington.
Lychgate Funerals
FDANZ 385 0745
www.lychgate.co.nz...

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KELLY, Marjorie Theresa

Passed away peacefully at Bupa Eventhorpe Care Home, Hamilton, on Sunday, 2nd April 2023. Aged 85 years. Much loved wife of the late Arthur. Dearly loved mother and mother-in-law of Suzanne, Michael & Michele, and the late David. Much loved grandma to 4 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren. Special thanks to the staff of Bupa Eventhorpe Care Home for their care of Marjorie.
“At peace”
A funeral service for Majorie will be held at St Andrews Anglican Church, 85 Hamilton Rd, Cambridge, on Wednesday, 12th April 2023 at 11.00am, followed by the burial at The Hautapu Public Cemetery. All communications to the Kelly Family, c/- 3 Hallys Lane, Cambridge 3434.

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HORO, Gray Mutu

Passed away peacefully with his son, Michael and family at his side at 11.12pm on April 2, 2023, aged eighty years young. Loving father to Michelle, Michael and Jacky, and stepfather to Kelly and Brad, and proud poppy to Charlie. Youngest son of the late Scottie and the late Daphne Horo. Youngest brother of Brian, Ruma, Bruce and Ada, and older brother of Debbie, Lucette, Wendy, Sandra and Bernadette. Messages of condolences to the Horo family at 1004 Plymouth Rd, New Plymouth 4374, or to Jacky at sunshinecoastfamilies@gmail.com. At Gray’s request, a private service will be held. Gray will be remembered for his strength, character, huge heart, and as the best father anyone could wish for.
Rest in Peace Dad, you are forever in our hearts.
a simple cremation & burials
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