VINE, David John
27.4.1964 — 1.04.2023
Passed away after a courageous battle with cancer surrounded by his loving family. Cherished son of Judy & Bob. Loved brother of Robyn & Stephen Maathuis. Devoted Dad to Wade, James and Grace, and their respective partners Louisa, Kerri and Seamus. Special Grandad and Pop to Robert and Oliver; Alex and Owen; Aleigh, Parker and Porsha. ‘Funcle’ to Rebecca & Will, Daniel & Amy, and Mya. Please join David’s family at a celebration of his life, which was lived to the hilt with fun and zest at Silverstream Retreat, 3 Reynolds Bach Drive, Lower Hutt on Thursday 6th April at 12 Noon. Our thanks to Te Omanga hospice and level 4 Hutt Hospital for the care and compassion shown to David and the family. In lieu of flowers, donations to Te Omanga Hospice would be appreicated. Messages may be left on David’s tribute page at www.tributes.co.nz.... The service will be live-streamed via the same tribute page.
MENZIES, Isabell Lister
Suddenly on Friday, March 31, 2023. Precious daughter of the late Duncan and Maud Menzies. Cherished daughter of Greta. Dearly loved sister and sister-in-law of Jeanette and Graham Thin. Loved aunt of Bronwyn (Chittock), Ashley and Adrian. Great-aunt of Ethan, Nyah, Hunter, and Cruz. A service to celebrate Isabell’s life will be held at Salisbury Park Crematorium Beaconsfield Road, Timaru, on Tuesday, April 11, at 1.30pm. Messages to the Menzies Family, 180 Otipua Road, Timaru 7910.
NUKU, Tuakaruru (Ru)
Suddenly passed away at home on Thursday 30 March 2023. Favorite husband (Babe) of Karen. The Old Man to Peter. Father to Jeni-Lee and grandfather to Tayezhian. Brother-in-law to Leo Bell. Brother and Uncle to Mahuru Whanau Martel (Ricky), Nat, Hiua, Go-Go, Boy-Boy. Brother to Kendall Whanau John, Felicity, Meihawa (deceased), Georgie, Chrissy (deceased), Eraini, Rawina, Charlie-Boy and Matt. Loud Uncle to many nieces and nephews that he loved so much. A funeral service to celebrate Ru’s life will be held at the Okaiawa Rugby Club, Normanby Road, on Thursday 6 April at 11.00am. A recording of his service will be available to watch later that afternoon on www.hardingsfunerals.co.nz...
McCALLUM, Tracy Louise
Surrounded by her family, on April 3, 2023. Loved Mum of Kirsty and Nigel, Anna, Laura and Sam, and loved friend of their Dad Trevor. Best Nana ever to Corban and Nate; Carter and Brodie. A celebration of Tracy’s life will be held at St Peter’s Church, Dyson St, Temuka, on Thursday, April 6, at 1.00pm, followed by a private cremation. In lieu of flowers, donations to Hospice S.C. would be appreciated and may be left at the service. Messages to the McCallum Family, C/- PO Box 772, Timaru.
WILCOX, Pat
Peacefully, after a short illness, at Telford Rest Home, on Sunday, April 2, 2023. Beloved wife of Chaz, and dearly loved by her family and friends in England and New Zealand. Grateful thanks to Hospice and Telford Rest Home for their care of Pat. In accordance with Pat’s wishes, a private cremation has been held.
KING, John William Joseph
Passed away peacefully at Taranaki Base Hospital, surrounded by his family, on Sunday 2 April 2023. Loved husband of Michelle. Loved father and father-in-law of Justin and Sonia, Leighton and Danelle, and Nikolai and Sandy. Much loved pop of Cameron, Dylan, Matthew, Sophie, Ashlee, and Ryan. A celebration of John’s life will be held at Hampton Hall, Okato, on Monday 10 April at 11.00am, followed by interment at the Okato Cemetery.
RICHARDSON, John Charles
Passed away in Te Nikau Grey Hospital, Greymouth, on April 2, 2023, aged 83. Dearly loved husband for 60 years of Sandra, much loved Dad and father-in-law of Grant and Miriam, and the late Scott, and Kent, loved grandad of Lee, and Chrissy, loved great-grandad of Cohen, and a loved brother, brother-in-law, uncle, cousin, and friend of many. Messages to the Richardson family, C/- Dixon House, 6 Brunner Street, Greymouth 7805. Flowers respectfully declined, donations to Dixon House Residents Comfort Fund would be appreciated and can be made at the church. A Service to celebrate John’s life will be held in the Greymouth Uniting Church, Heaphy Street, on Thursday at 2.00pm, followed by cremation on the Coast at the Westland Crematorium.
BLEE, Isobel Rae (nee Guise)
Peacefully on Sunday, April 2, 2023; aged 88 years old. Dearly loved wife of the late Bill, much loved Mother of Pamela, loved Nana Bel of Sam, and Isabella. Loved sister and sister-in-law of Bill* and Jessie* Guise, Ross* and Reina Guise, Joan* and Sam* Nicolson, Margaret* and John* Wohlers, Norma* and Len* Chilton, Jean* and Eddie* Mitchell, Isla* and Viv* Johnston, Don* and Judy, and Margaret, Bruce* and Kathy Guise, Jan* and Darryl, and Colin, Audrey* and Colin Branks, loved sister-in-law of Norman* Blee, Selwyn* and Marlene Blee, Marion and Jim* McBride, Ross* and Mary* Blee. A loved aunty of all her nieces and nephews. A service to celebrate Isobel’s life will be held in the Avenal Park Chapel, 75 Fox Street, Invercargill, on Wednesday, April 5, at 2.00pm. Messages to 16 Herbert Street, Invercargill 9810.
(*denotes deceased)
HARDIE, Diane (formerly McKennie) (nee Cliff)
Passed away peacefully on March 30, 2023, at Hawkes Bay Regional Hospital, Hastings. Loved wife of John and formerly the late Bryan. Cherished Mum of Peter and Mayanne, Paul and Delwyn, and Sarah and Jason. Adored Nana of Christie, Amanda, Sian, Olivia, Robbie, Connor, James, Troy, Bryanna, Max, and Alexander. Special Greatnan of Josh and Cooper. Diane’s service will be held in St Paul’s Presbyterian Church, 89 Tennyson Street, Napier, on Wednesday, April 5, at 10.30am. Messages to the Hardie/McKennie Family, c/o PO Box 439, Napier 4140.
HEWETSON, Nathan Craig
Passed away on Saturday, March 25, 2023, at home. Aged 23 years. Unconditionally loved son of Melanie, loved step-son of Jeffery, much loved brother and brother-in-law of Kayla, Nick and Hannah. Looked up to uncle of Lincoln and Ruby. Loving cherished memories made with Gabrielle, forever loved by his wider family and friends. Messages may be sent to the Hewetson Family, c/- PO Box 110, Blenheim 7240. A donation to the Nelson Marlborough Rescue Helicopter Trust would be appreciated may be made at the service or online a/c 03-1354-0462100-00 Ref. HEWETSON. A celebration of Nathan’s life will be held at the Carluke Hall, Opouri Road, Rai Valley, at 1.00pm, on Thursday, April 6, followed by private interment at the Rai Valley Cemetery.
MULLON, Marilla Mae
Peacefully at Ashwood Park, on March 29, 2023. Now with her Lord. Loved sister of the late Ann and the late Harry Nakagawa (Canada), David and the late Norma Mullon (Nelson, formerly Blenheim), and the late Robin and Gail Mullon (Twizel). Loved Auntie of all her nieces and nephews, and their families. Messages to 207 Hill Street, Richmond 7020 or www.cloudybayfunerals.co.nz... Thank you to the wonderful staff at Ashwood Park for their care of Marilla over the past few years. A service to celebrate Marilla’s life will be held at the Springlands Chapel, Cloudy Bay Funeral Services, 15 Boyce Street, Blenheim, on Thursday, April 6 at 1.00pm.
WILSON, Colette Margaret
On March 31, 2023, died peacefully at her home, Blenheim, surrounded by family, aged 85 years. Treasured wife of the late Alex. Much loved Mum and mother-in-law of Alistair and Wendy, Leanne and Steve, and the late Sheree. A treasured Grandma of David and James; Alex and Brody; and Flynn, and all their families. Messages to C/- PO Box 9, Blenheim 7240, or www.cloudybayfunerals.co.nz... A private cremation has been held but a public unveiling of a plaque for Colette will be celebrated at the Fairhall Cemetery Niche Wall, followed by refreshments at Wither Hills Winery, on Tuesday, April 11, at 2.00pm.
THEAKER, George Malcolm Barnshaw
On March 28, 2023 at Marlborough Hospice, aged 80 years. Dearly loved husband of Jackie. Thanks to Marlborough Hospice for their care of Malcolm. Messages to PO Box 9, Blenheim 7240, or www.cloudybayfunerals.co.nz.... At Malcolm’s request, a private cremation has taken place.
DICKSON, Matthew Ryan (Matt)
Passed away suddenly on March 23, 2023, in his 32nd year. Treasured and much loved son of Linda and Ross. Cherished and much loved father of George. Loved brother and brother-in-law of Nick and Nicole, and Brad and Alice. Loved uncle of Logan, Fern and Wade. Much loved grandson of Valerie Fleming and the late Valerie and Murray Sibbald, and a loved nephew of his aunts and uncles.
Rest in peace Matt
Messages to 11A Mountain View Road, Blenheim 7201, or www.cloudybayfunerals.co.nz... In lieu of flowers, the family would appreciate a donation to iamhope.org.nz (Account No. 02 0428 0086124 000 ref
FLANNIGAN, Euphemia (Fay)
Passed away peacefully at Hutt Hospital on Friday 31st March 2023. Much loved wife of Harry. Adored mum of Fay & Augie, Harry & Joy, and Michael & Martha. Much loved granny of Amber and Juan-Miguel, I-zan and Kellen, and Tawhai and Brianna. A service to celebrate Fay’s life will be held in Cornwall Manor, corner Knights Road and Cornwall Street, Lower Hutt on Thursday 6th April at 2.00pm.
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