SWALLOW, Barbara Anne
On April 3, 2023, peacefully, at Radius St. Helanas, aged 86 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Barry. Much loved mother of Geoffrey, and the late Belinda. Treasured nana of Scott and Kim, and great-nana of Shania, Ella-Jay, Noah, Kayleigh, and Bentley. Messages to the family of the late Barbara Swallow, c/- PO Box 26112, Christchurch 8148. Special thanks to the staff and carers at St. Helenas. A service to celebrate Barbara’s life, will be held in The Canterbury Chapel, corner of Linwood Avenue, and Keighleys Road, on Tuesday April 11, at 11.00am.
GRAHAM, Lynda Adele
On March 31, 2023, peacefully at home, aged 72 years. Beloved wife of Duncan, adored Mum of Kirstyn, Michael, Charise, Angela and Jono, and mother-in-law and Nanny to their families. Messages may be addressed to the family of the late Lynda Graham, c/- Hope Funerals Christchurch, 27 Amyes Rd, Hornby, Christchurch 8042. The Funeral Service for Lynda will be held at Rangiora Baptist Church, 111 East Belt, Rangiora, on Wednesday, April 12, 2023 at 1.00pm.
FROST, June Isabella
June passed away peacefully in Hamilton at Hilda Ross, in her 95th year with Lynne by her side. Much loved wife of the late Robert. Loved mum & mum-in-law of Janice & Murray Craig, and Brian & Bridget Frost. Loved Gran of Andrew, Mark & Suzette, Mitchel & Ella, Siobhan, Stafford, Devon & Scott. Great-Gran of Oliver, Madeleine & Max Craig (UK), Connor & Grace, Hadleigh & Beauden. In lieu of flowers family would prefer donations to The NZ Neurological Society. A Service to celebrate June’s life will be held on Thursday 13th April, 1.00pm at Simply Funerals, 388 Wairere Drive, Hamilton. Live Stream and tributes go to - www.simplycremations.co.nz....
FRANCIS, Donald Leroy (Don)
Don passed away at his home on Waiheke Island on Saturday 25th March 2023, aged 87, after a long battle with Parkinson’s. A former partner with Deloitte Wellington, Don was the dearly loved and greatly missed father of Sarah, loving husband of Janet (deceased), and much loved grandfather of Jessica and Katie Crerar, and father-in-law of Dave Crerar. In keeping with Don’s wishes, a private cremation has been held.
NOSTER, Robert John
To a dearly loved brother. We were part of you and you were part of us. We love you and will never forget you. Your loving sister Reima and brother Bill.
HOPKINS, Alfred “Alf”
Passed away peacefully at home 30th March 2023, aged 98. Much loved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather and great-great-grandfather. Following Alf’s wishes a private family service will be held.
MARR, Ronald Evan
Passed away on March 26, 2023 in Nelson, aged 83. Dearly loved husband of the late Ann Marie, adored father and father-in-law of Jeffrey and Sophie, Christine and Glen, Peter and Rachel, and the late Linda; treasured granddad of Clayton, Sean and Lana, Alex and Lance, Antony, Samantha, Joseph and Isabel, Alex and Lydia, Ryan, Ellen and Rory. Loving Great-Granddad to his
14 great-grandchildren. In accordance with Ron’s wishes a private cremation has been held. Special thanks to the staff at Nelson Hospital who cared for Dad.
SEGEDIN, Martin Francis
On 3rd April 2023, peacefully at Eventhorpe Home, Hamilton; Aged 69 years. Cherished son of the late John (Jack) & Melva; brother of James (dec), Robyn (dec), Paul & Glenda, Joseph, Nicholas & Julie, and Bernard. A proud brother of the Joshua Fellowship.
‘A patient sufferer,
now at rest’
Requiem Mass will be held in the Church of St Pius X, 59 Pine Avenue, Melville on Tuesday 11 April 2023 at 11.00am. Followed by private cremation. All correspondence to the ‘Segedin Family’,
717 Grey Street, Claudelands, Hamilton 3216.
NOSTER, Robert John (Bob)
On March 30, 2023, Bob passed away peacefully, in his 89th year. Dearly loved husband of Barbara, much loved father and father-in-law of Rob and Julie Noster, and celebrated grandfather of Sam and Hamish Noster. A Memorial Service for Bob will be held in the Christ College Chapel, Rolleston Ave, on Thursday, April 13, at 2.00pm. Messages can be emailed to
HANDLEY, Rex
Aged 91 years. On April 2, 2023, much loved and loving husband of Adrienne, wonderful father and father-in-law of Denise and Charles Duke (Pegasus), Frances and David Price (Renwick), Leigh and Ian Naylor (Ohoka), and Malcolm (deceased) and Janene Handley (Brisbane). Adored Poppa to his 9 grandchildren Amy, Adele, Tiffany, Leighton, Brendan, Aaron, Ben, Nathan and Joel, and their partners, and his 13 great-grandchildren. Messages to c/- PO Box 9, Blenheim 7240 or www.cloudybayfunerals.co.nz... The Celebration of Rex’s Life will be held at the Springlands Chapel, Cloudy Bay Funeral Services, 15 Boyce Street, Blenheim, on Saturday, April 15, commencing at 2.00pm. A livestream recording of the service can be viewed on the Cloudy Bay Funeral Services website.
WATKINSON, Dawne Carrolle(nee Gilmour)
Passed away peacefully with her loving husband Colin by her side at Southland Hospital, on Monday, April 3, 2023, aged 85 years. Dearly loved wife of Colin, and loved mother and mother-in-law of Zena and Ash, Kay (deceased), Tania and Kane, and adopted son Graeme and Dawne. Treasured Taua and Taua-in-law of Carl, Damien (deceased), Danny (deceased), Peri, Amy and Clint, Bayley and Brandon, Laken, and Dan. Adored great-nana to many. Dawne will lay in state at 249 Conyers Street, Invercargill, from Tuesday, April 4 to Thursday, April 6. A service to celebrate the life of our wonderful Ma will be held at Southland Crematorium, on Thursday, April 6, at 10.00am, for family and close friends. Messages to 249 Conyers Street or on Dawne’s tribute page at distinctfunersls.co.nz
IRVINE, Rodney James
Passed in his 90th year on the evening of Friday, March 31, 2023, with his adoring wife Pamela at his side, concluding 67 years of marriage. Rodney was the devoted father of Karen, Julie and the late Donald, and dutiful father-in-law of Paul Anink, Paul Brown and Lyndal Irvine. He is further survived by seven grandchildren and ten great-grandchildren. Messages may be addressed to The Family of the late Rodney Irvine, c/- PO Box 39001, Christchurch 8545. The family will farewell Rodney at a closed, private gathering of the clan along with life-long friends.
The proper function of man is to live, not exist.
He did not waste his days trying to prolong them.
HORRELL, Claire Marie (nee Prendergast)
Peacefully, on Monday, April 3, 2023, in her 96th year. Dearly loved wife of the late Bill, cherished mother and mother-in-law of Susan*, Rohan and Jenny, Anne-Marie and Struan McCrostie, Lisa and Shane Thompson, and Zella Downing, adored Nana of her grandchildren, Zelia, Zack, and Zeb; Megan, Sarah, and Joe; Bobby and David; and her 4 great-grandchildren. Following a private family mass and interment, a joyful celebration of Claire’s life will be held at the Riversdale Community Centre, Newcastle Street, on Wednesday, April 12, at 2.00pm. There will be an opportunity for those who would like to share stories and anecdotes or memories of Claire at this service. Livestream available www.southernfuneralhome.co.nz... Special thanks to the staff at Resthaven Retirement Village for the amazing care and love shown to Mum. Messages to 9 Anglesea Street, Arrowtown 9302.
(*denotes deceased)
FALCONER, Shona Margaret
It is with deep sadness, that we announce the passing of Shona, on Sunday, April 2, 2023. Dearly loved daughter of Douglas* and Evelyn (previously farming at Craigie Glen, Waimumu), sister and sister-in-law of Janice and Bryan Jones (Invercargill), Duncan and Kerralie (Waimumu), James and Amanda (Canberra), Bronwyn and Dean McLennan (Christchurch), and loved Aunty of Scott and Libby, Matthew Jones; Braden, Cameron and Siobhan, Lachlan; Will, Jack and Kate; Emma-Jane and Josh Gray, April, Jessica and Annabelle McLennan. A private service to celebrate Shona’s life will be held. Special thanks to the IHC, Onslow Street and Gore Hospital staff. Messages to 12 Elsie Street, Gore 9710.(*denotes deceased)
SUTHERLAND, Kathleen Patricia (Kath)
Passed away peacefully at Christchurch Hospital on Saturday, April 1, 2023, aged 84 years. Dearly loved wife of John, much loved mum of Andrea, Iain, and Mike, and much loved Nana of Alice, Kate, Beckie, Tim, and Asher. Messages may be addressed to The Family of the late Kath Sutherland, c/- PO Box 39001, Christchurch 8545. A Celebration of Kath’s life will be held in our AvonPark Chapel, cnr Pages and Kerrs Roads, Linwood, on Wednesday, April 12, at 2.30pm.
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