LEONARD, Paul Joseph
Passed away at home on Saturday, April 1, 2023. Aged 70 Years. Dearly loved dad of Michael. Beloved son of Catherine and Emmet (both deceased), and loved brother of Patrick, and John (both deceased). A loved uncle to Jenna, and Ryan. The Service celebrating Paul’s life will be held at Aoraki Funeral Services Chapel Waimate, 11 John Street, Waimate on Wednesday, April 5, 2023 at 1.00pm, followed by a private cremation. Messages to
FOX, Leigh-Anne
Much loved daughter of Mara and Ron Omelvena (Waitahuna), dearly loved sister and sister-in-law of Antony and Emma, Sarah, Rachel and Luke. Much loved daughter-in-law of Graham (Ted) and Heather Fox (Henley), loved sister-in-law of Donna and Phil Smith, Tony and Lisa Fox, loved awesome Aunty Las of all her nieces and nephews, and a much loved friend of so many.
HANDISIDES, Maureen Patricia
On March 31, 2023, after a short illness, at Christchurch Hospital, aged 86 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Kevin; dearly loved mother and mother-in-law of Karen and Murray Smith, Leonie and Craig Laing, the late Craig, and Lisa and Alex Giesen. Loved daughter of the late Gladys and the late Bert Steele, and sister of the late Leone and the late Lois Findlay. Adored grandma of Danielle; Aaron, Nick and Claire, Hamish; Olivia and John, Annabelle and Kiriana, Sebastian, and Lotte. Adored great-grandma of Oscar, Archie; Freya, Greta, and Angus. Special friend and cherished aunty of Catherine Findlay, and great-aunty of Abby and Ross Penney, and James Tranter. Loved and respected sister-in-law, and aunty. Many thanks to the caring staff at Ward 24, Christchurch Hospital. Messages may be addressed to The Family of the late Maureen Handisides, c/- PO Box 39001, Christchurch 8545. The Requiem Mass for Maureen will be celebrated in St Gregory’s Catholic Church, 30 Cotswold Avenue, Bishopdale, on Wednesday, April 5, at 10.30am, followed by interment at Yaldhurst Cemetery. Please note that there will not be any refreshments served after the Mass. There will be a Rosary at the Church on Tuesday, April 4 at 6.00pm.
Rest in Peace
HUNT, Janet Patricia Florence (Jenny)(nee Nickolls)
On Wednesday, March 29, 2023, unexpectedly but peacefully at Hospice Marlborough, Blenheim, aged 87 years. Dearly loved wife of the late James (Paddy), much loved Mum and Mum-in-law of Elizabeth and Alastair Hawthorne, Vincent Herbert Nickolls (deceased), Robert (Bob), Stephen (Scooter) and Sharon, treasured Grandma of Leigh, Scott, Ben, Nicole, Korey, Aarron, Ryan, Michael, and all their families. Messages may be addressed to The Family of the late Jenny Hunt, c/- PO Box 39001, Christchurch 8545. A celebration of Jenny’s life will be held in our Westpark Chapel, 467 Wairakei Road, Burnside, Christchurch, on Wednesday, April 5, at 10.00am, interment at Ruru Lawn Cemetery thereafter.
NEILL, Deirdre Jocelyn
On March 24, 2023, at Fitzroy of Merivale, Christchurch, aged 98. Dearly loved wife of the late Kenneth Neill. Mother and mother-in-law of Jackie and William Sommerville; Nicholas; and Wendy. Grandmother of Willie and Susannah; Sara, James (dec), Anna and Andrew; Nathan, Simon and Emily, and all her great-grandchildren. Thank you to the staff at Fitzroy for their care. A private cremation has been held.
SHEEHAN, Joyce Howden (nee Davie)
On April 1, 2023, peacefully
at Christchurch Hospital, surrounded by loving family
HOLLOWAY, Roy Edward
Passed peacefully on Saturday 1st April 2023, aged 97 years. Dearly loved husband of the late Gwen. Loved Dad of Janet. Adored Grandad of Mark and Helen, Jonathan and Sarah, and Lisa, and great-grandfather of Kalani, Sophia; Aiden, and Ryder. Messages may be sent to ’The Holloway Family’, c/- PO Box 4016, New Plymouth 4330, or online at wabraham.co.nz/notices A service for Roy will be held in The Waitara District and Services Club, 16 Queen Street, Waitara, on Wednesday 5th April 2023 at 1.00pm, followed by a private cremation.
ROWE, Sandra
Peacefully on March 29, 2023 at Tainui Rest Home, New Plymouth. Aged 81 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Peter. Much loved Mum and mother-in-law of Karen and Alan, Angela and John, Adelle and Malcolm. Loved Grandma of Sharne and Mark, Nikki and Riki, John and Maria, Dane, Jason and Victoria, Tyler and Sarah and her twelve Great-Grandchildren. The family would also like to thank the amazing staff at the Tainui Retirement Village for their wonderful care of Sandra.
“Always Loved,
Forever Remembered.”
A Service for Sandra will be held at the South Waikato Funeral Services Chapel, Commerce Street, Tokoroa on Tuesday, April 4, at 2.00pm followed by the interment at the Tokoroa Lawn Cemetery.
South Waikato Funeral Services Ltd, FDANZ
PO Box 459, Tokoroa 3444
HUNT, Janet PatriciaFlorence (Jenny)(née Nickolls)
On Wednesday, March 29, 2023, unexpectedly but peacefully at Hospice Marlborough, Blenheim, aged 87 years. Dearly loved wife of the late James (Paddy), much loved Mum and Mum-in-law of Elizabeth and Alastair Hawthorne, Vincent Herbert Nickolls (deceased), Robert (Bob), Stephen (Scooter) and Sharon, treasured Grandma of Leigh, Scott, Ben, Nicole, Korey, Aarron, Ryan, Michael, and all their families. Messages may be addressed to The Family of the late Jenny Hunt, c/- PO Box 39001, Christchurch 8545. A celebration of Jenny’s life will be held in our Westpark Chapel, 467 Wairakei Road, Burnside, on Wednesday, April 5, at 10.00am, interment at Ruru Lawn Cemetery thereafter.
COX, Andrew Grantham
With great sadness Andrew Cox’s sons announce the sudden and unexpected loss of their father. Andrew was doing what he loved, riding his bike on a trip towards Levin when he died suddenly. He was so proud of sharing with us his active membership of the St John’s Parish Community & the Wellington Community Choir and we will keep his positive attitude with us in our loving memories. In lieu of flowers please make a donation to the Wellington Free Ambulance Service. To celebrate his life with us, there will be a memorial service for him held at St John’s in the City on the corner of Willis and Dixon Streets, 170 Willis Street, Te Aro, Wellington, on 11th April at 1.00pm
LAWN, Murray John
On 24 March 2023, Murray slipped into the presence of the Lord he loved so much, in Isahaya Japan, supported by his loving wife Etsuko and son Joshua. Aged 61. Dearly loved son of Mervyn & Merle, much loved brother and brother-in-law of Vivienne and Thomas, Brenda and David, loved Uncle to Zach, Oskar, Charlotte and Alex. Dearly loved son-in-law of Sachiko Ono, much loved brother-in-law of Masako and Masahiro Kihara, Ryoko Ono, much loved father-in-law of Miyuki, first granddaughter Erica, Loved uncle to Aya Kihara. The funeral was held at the Nagasaki Baptist Church on Sunday 26 March 2023.
Rest in peace Murray, you are now free. We will miss you,
til we meet again.
TOWLER, Josephine Mary (Josie)
Peacefully at Strathallan Lifecare on Friday, March 24, 2023; a day before her 95th birthday. Loving wife of the late Les. Loved mother and mother-in-law of Gary and Yasuyo (Cairns), Suzanne (deceased) and Don Law, Paul and Jeanette, and special friend of Lois. Loved nana and great-nana of all her grandchildren.Loved aunty of all her nieces and nephews. A private service for Josie has been held. Messages to
FREESTONE, Walter Herbert (Bertie)
Peacefully passed away on the evening of March 24, 2023, at The Wood Rest Home, Nelson. Bertie was 94. A light-hearted, friendly soul with a great sense of humour, a love of adventure, music, the outdoors and animals, his was a life well lived. Loved father of Ginny, Nicola and Chrissy, grandfather of Bjorn, Nathan, Hannah and Tim, and great-grandfather to Evie and Ayla. Bertie has had a private cremation service. Messages can be sent to the Freestone family, c/- 164 Tahunanui Drive, Nelson 7011.
SALMON, Catharine(née Hodson)
It is with sadness that we share the passing of our vibrant, creative, witty, loving, kind, thoughtful, passionate, and zany Catharine on March 13, 2023, at the age of 69. Her loving husband, Guy, and children Toshi, Morgana, Erin and Kinley, will greatly miss her zest for life and tender loving care. Catharine has been a prominent figure in the Nelson Arts community and served as a NMIT visual arts academic for over 3 decades. We wish to welcome all that would like to celebrate her life at Fairfield House on Sunday, June 4. catharine.salmon2b+remembrance@gmail.com
OGILVY, Clementina (Tina) (nee Toro)
8 February 1958 —
6 March 2023
It is with great sadness and heavy hearts that we the Toro whanau announce the sudden passing of a much loved wife, daughter, sister, sister-in-law and aunty, aged 65. Much loved and devoted wife and best friend for 35 years of Allan Ogilvy (Tapanui, West Otago), dearly loved daughter of the late Jean and John (Amo) Toro (Normanby), loved sister of Wesley (Sydney), Sharleen (Maria) (Chch), the late Francis, Martin and Peter; Colin (Porirua), Tania (Hamilton), and Karen (Hawera). Loved sister-in-law of the late Helen (Sydney), Russell (Chch), Camellia (Perth, WA), Rochelle (Porirua), and Karen (Gisborne). Much loved aunty of all her nephews and nieces, and their families, also loved friend of Sascha and Verna Ogilvy (Sydney). A service has been held, followed by private cremation. We will miss you so much our beautiful sister and we will love you always and forever. You can rest easy now with mum, dad and our brothers. All communications to Karen, 11A Laurent V.C. Street, Hawera 4610.
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