RASMUSSEN, Robert James (Bob)
On March 28, 2023, peacefully at Christchurch Hospital following a short illness, with family by his side, aged 85 years. Much loved husband and companion of the late Margaret. Much loved father and father-in-law of Peter and Chrissie, Grant and Janine, Karen and Craig, and the late Megan, and Brent. Loved grandfather and great-grandfather of Joshua, Matthew, Marcus, Shaun, Brittany, Ryan, Brady, Cory and Bear. Thank you to all the staff at Christchurch hospital and St Albans Medical Centre who provided kind and caring treatment and support to Robert, and thank you to all of his wonderful friends and neighbours who assisted him to live alone in recent years. Messages for the Rasmussen family may be sent to PO Box 26112, Christchurch, 8148. In keeping with Bob’s wishes a private family gathering and cremation has been held.
SLYFIELD, Rahuru Silva
Dearly loved wife of Errol, cherished mother and mother in-law of Becci, Morgan and Brigit, adored grandmother of Joe and Greta. Silva died peacefully at home on 28 March 2023, aged 83. Silva’s funeral service to celebrate her life will be held at the Ngaio Union church, 3 Kenya Street, on Wednesday 5 April at 2.00pm. In lieu of flowers donations to the Wellington Free Ambulance would be appreciated and may be made online at www.wfa.org.nz.... Messages to the family may be left in Silva’s tribute book at www.tributes.co.nz... or posted c/- 4 Moorefield Rd, Johnsonville, Wellington 6037.
TAYLOR, John Matthew(Jack)
Passed away on Sunday
26 March 2023 at Waikato Hospital. Son of the late Ada and John. Twin brother of the late Bill. Dearly beloved brother of Alice and treasured uncle to Will, David and Francis. A private cremation has been held. An interment ceremony will be held for Jack in October. All communications to Brookfields Lawyers,
PO Box 240, Shortland Street, Auckland 1140, Attention
ROBERTSON, Stanley William (Stan)
Formerly of Marton, on Saturday 25 March 2023 at Metlifecare Palmerston North, aged 94 years. Dear husband of Helen for 70 years. Loved and respected Dad of Jennifer and Keith Lovelock, Virginia and Rex Stevens, Mark, and John and Miranda. Loving Granpa of 7 grandchildren and 21 great-grandchildren. Messages to Mrs H. Robertson c/- PO Box 23, Pahiatua. Our grateful thanks to Metlifecare staff for their kindness and care during Stan’s time with them. A service of happy memories has been held.
Monarch Funeral Home
Pahiatua (06) 3766662
CRAIK, Victoria Mary
Passed away after a courageous battle with Motor Neurone Disease, on Wednesday, March 29, 2023, aged 48 years. Dearly loved wife and best friend of Kevin. Much loved and treasured Mum of Daniel, and Cameron. Loved daughter of Andrew and the late Bev Little, and daughter-in-law of Bruce and Norah Craik. Sister and sister-in-law of Matthew and Jacinta, Philippa, Warren, Debbie, and Kerri, and a darling and adored Aunty. Messages to the Craik family, c/- PO Box 111-01, Christchurch 8443. A Celebration of Victoria’s life will be held in the Academy Funeral Services Chapel, 65 Main South Road, Upper Riccarton, on Monday, April 3, at 11.00am. Private cremation thereafter.
TAYLOR-BIZET, Chantal Genevieve
Passed away peacefully at Waipuna Hospice, Tauranga, on the evening of 29th March 2023. Dearly beloved wife of David, mother of Loic and sister of Jacques and Patrice.
Lost but never forgotten
R.I.P.
A service to celebrate Chantal’s life will be held at Elliotts Funeral Services, 414 Cameron Road, Tauranga, on Thursday, 6th April 2023 at 11.00am. Private cremation thereafter.
KOWALCZYK, Jennifer Margaret (Jenny)
Passed away peacefully on Wednesday 29th March 2023 at Bob Scott Retirement Village, Petone, surrounded by her loving family. Dearly loved wife to the late Eddie. Loved mother and mother-in-law to Frania & James; Andrzej & Shani; and Philippa & Peter. Caring Nana to Georgia, Caleb, Marnie; Molly, Max; Ben and Johno. In accordance with Jenny’s wishes, a private cremation has taken place. A memorial service for Jenny will be held at the Hutt City Church, Marsden Street, Lower Hutt, on Wednesday 5th April 2023, at 11.00am.
HAGGERTY, Jill Marie
Passed away peacefully on March 29, 2023, at the Nelson Tasman Hospice with her family by her side. Aged 62 years. A much-loved Nana to her five grandchildren. Loving mother and mother-in-law of Sarah and Gary, Jason and Melle. Sister and sister-in-law to Hillary and Patricia, Erin and Gordon (dec), Bill, Patricia, Stephen and Lesley, Eileen and Murray (dec), Rosemary and Paul, Barbara and Stephen, Vicki and John, Gordon and Sonia. A service in colour to celebrate Jill’s life will be held at Shone and Shirley Chapel, 164 Tahunanui Drive, Nelson, on Tuesday, April 4, 10.00am. In lieu of flowers, donations to Nelson Tasman Hospice would be appreciated. These can be made at the service or online www.nelsonhospice.org.nz.... Messages can be sent to the Haggerty family, c/- 164 Tahunanui Drive, Nelson 7011 or left online at shoneandshirley.com/tributes where you can also view the service on livestream.
LUSBY, Yvonne Elizabeth
On 28 March 2023 at Aparangi, Te Kauwhata. Aged 86 years. Loved wife of the late Ray. Loved mother of Joan, Peter and Gina, Dianne and Simon. Loved Nana to Jessica, Doug and Chelsey, Kayla and Kirsty-Raye Deverick, Amy and Grady. Loved great-grandmother.
Finally at peace.
A Service for Yvonne will be held at the St Andrews Presbyterian Church, Scott Road, Te Kauwhata, on Thursday, 6 April at 11.00am, to be followed by a private cremation. All communications to the Lusby Family, C/- PO Box 147, Huntly 3740.
LUSBY, Yvonne Elizabeth (Bon)
On 28 March 2023 at Aparangi Rest Home, Te Kauwhata. Loved sister-in-law of Bruce and Liz, loved aunty of Vicky, Ross and families.
Resting Peacefully
KRAUSE, Ian William
Surrounded by love, we lost Ian to cancer on March 29, 2023. There are no words to express the deep pain and sorrow we are all feeling. Much loved husband of Maureen, loved and respected father of Jason, and Nik, and a cherished friend of many.
So dearly loved, so sadly missed.
Messages may be addressed to The Family of the late Ian Krause, c/- PO Box 39001, Christchurch 8545. Ian will be farewelled at a Private Service.
SIMPSON, Annie Margaret (Nancy)
Passed away peacefully at Christchurch Hospital on March 27, 2023. Loved by her three daughters and sons-in-laws, Heather and Russell, Karen and Paul, Ruth and Jason, and loved by her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
‘Sadly missed’.
WARD, Ngaire Leona(née Harvey)
Born Auckland, 25 August 1925, taken from us 27 March 2023.
At Rest
Dearly loved wife and soulmate of the late Clifford for 58 years. Loving mother and mother-in-law of Geoffrey and Carolyn, Roger and Jan, Ruth, Lindsay and Janice. Caring and proud grandma of Tristan and Sandra, Aaron and Sian, Jarrod and Lizia, Katrina and Avi, Marc and Chinatsu, Melanie and Matt, Amelia and Garth, Sam and Emma, Roseanne and Michael, and Emily. Great-grandma to 20 great-grandchildren. A service to celebrate Ngaire’s life will be held at St Andrew’s Presbyterian Church, 72 Liardet Street, New Plymouth, on Thursday, 6 April 2023 at 1.00pm, thereafter Ngaire will be laid to rest with her beloved Clifford at Awanui Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations to support The Neurological Foundation of NZ, ANZ Bank 06 0287 0133301 07 would be appreciated. To receive the livestream link, please email tributes@vospers.co.nz All messages can be sent c/- Ward Family, 257 Devon Street East, New Plymouth.
McCURDY, Joan Estelle (nee Pearce)
Peacefully passed away at home on 30 March 2023, aged 77 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Pat. Loved mother and mother-in-law of Steve, the late Darryl, Mike and Jo, and Craig and Kayla. Treasured grandmother and great-grandmother. A service for Joan will be held at Seddon Park Funeral Home Chapel, cnr Seddon Road & Somerset Street, Hamilton, on Wednesday 5 April 2023 at 10.30am, followed by private cremation. In lieu of flowers donations preferred to Hospice Waikato, PO Box 325, Hamilton 3240 or may be left at the service. All communications to the McCurdy family, C/- PO Box 5523, Frankton, Hamilton 3242.
DOIG, Marie Jeanne(nee Dunn)
Born 28 April 1934. Recently of Paraparaumu and Levin. Passed away peacefully on 27 March 2023. Beloved wife of the late Adrian. Mother and mother-in-law of Jon and Kerstin, Anna and Stephen, Andrew and Julia, Peter and Pam. Nana of Andrew, Hilary, Mathew and Emily, Sam, Benjamin, Jasmine, Jacob, Edward, Fraser, Peter and Alex. Great-Nana of John. Sister of Gwyneth and a much loved Aunt and Great-Aunt for all her nieces and nephews. A private cremation has been held with a Memorial service to be held at a later date.
You changed for the better the lives of your family, friends and many others you met and will forever be missed by us all. Rest well.
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