Death Notices

A place to remember and celebrate the lives of those no longer with us

Recent Notices in New Zealand

Death

REEVES, Albert (Bert)

Passed away peacefully on 17th June 2023, surrounded by the love of his family and after a long illness. Dearly loved husband of the late Lynne. A much loved dad and granddad; he will be missed by his family and also by his friends at Chaffers Marina. Messages for the Reeves family may by left in Bert’s online tribute book at www.tributes.co.nz... or posted c/- 4 Moorefield Rd, Johnsonville, Wellington 6037. A time to remember Bert will take place at The Welsh Dragon Bar, 10a Cambridge Terrace, Wellington, from 4.00pm onwards on Wednesday 21st June 2023.

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LYON, Bernard Francis

Peacefully, on June 17, 2023, aged 96 years. Loved husband of the late Johanna. Much loved father of
Maurice and Sanchia, Clare, Jane, Marcella and Rob (deceased), Timothy (deceased), Bernadette and Michael, and adored grandad of all his grandchildren.
May he rest in peace.
Requiem Mass will be celebrated for Bernard at the Church of The Immaculate Conception, Miranda Street, Stratford, on Wednesday, June 21, 2023 at 10.30am, followed by private interment. Rosary will be prayed in the Church on Tuesday at 5.00pm. In lieu of flowers, the family would prefer donations be made to the Society of
St Vincent De Paul, using the link donate.svdp.org.nz

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HASSALL, Russell Austen

On June 16, 2023, passed away peacefully at Christchurch Hospital, with family by his side, in his 94th year. Dearly loved husband of the late May, much loved father and father-in-law of Joanne and David, Allan and Julie, Linda and Peter, loved
grandad of Melissa (deceased), Ben and Miff; Cameron, and Megan, loved great-grandad of Hamish, and Ella. Loved brother of Eileen, Les
(deceased), and Stella. Special thanks to all the staff at Ward 14, Christchurch Hospital, and Bainswood on Victoria, for the wonderful care given to Russell. Messages may be addressed to The Family of the late Russell Hassall, c/- PO Box 39001, Christchurch 8545. The Funeral Service for Russell will be held in the United Rugby Club, Allandale
Road, Hawarden, on Thursday, June 22, at 1.30pm, thereafter interment in the Waikari Cemetery.

Death

MORRIS, Barbara Ann

Peacefully in New Plymouth on Saturday, 17 June 2023, aged 72. For service details go to Barbara’s tribute page at eagars.co.nz/barbara.

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UPJOHN, Natalie Rae (nee Gilchrist)

On Friday, June 16, 2023, peacefully at Christchurch Hospital, aged 94 years. Loved wife of the late Bert; dearly loved Mum and mother-in-law of Jill, Helen, Meg and Rick, and the late Jennie; adored Nana of Becky Seini, Kristi, Sam, and James, Scott, Michelle, and Ben, Tane, Erin, and Alexander, and their partners; treasured Nan to her eight great-grandchildren; beloved sister of Alison and the late Margery; loved neighbour and friend to many. A special thanks to the staff at Christchurch Hospital for their compassionate care. Messages may be addressed to The Family of the late Natalie Upjohn, c/- PO Box 39001, Christchurch 8545. In lieu of flowers, donations to Canterbury West Coast Air Rescue would be appreciated and may be made online at airrescue.co.nz. The celebration of Natalie’s life will be held in our Westpark Chapel, 467 Wairakei Road, Burnside, on Saturday, June 24, at 10.00am.

Death

FRIDRIK, Viola June

Passed away peacefully on Sunday, June 4, 2023, aged 82, after a life well lived. A loved mother of Yvette, Darryl, Michael and Hilton. A private cremation has been held.

Death

WOOD, Stephen Gary

Passed away unexpectedly but peacefully in his sleep, aged 57 years. Much loved son of Dorothy and George Wood. Loved brother of Richard (USA), Murray, Geoffrey, John (deceased), Margaret and Thomas. Cherished Uncle to Kevin (USA), Lisa, Brendon, Rachelle, Simon, Nicole and Derek.
‘Stephen lived his life
to the max’.
Special thanks to the staff at Supported Life Style Hauraki Trust (Thames), for supporting Stephen in the two months he resided in Thames. A special thanks to the staff at The Goodwood Park Healthcare Group in Tauranga, who with their support enabled Stephen to live a great life. A private cremation for Stephen has taken place.

Death

HARE, Daphne May

Passed away on 25 May 2023, in her 91st year. Much loved wife of the late Rene Oswald Hare. Mother and mother-in-law of Chris and Anne, Peter and Mark (New York), Jeanne and Tony (Melbourne), Susan and Darren (Noosa). Grandmother of Crystal, Marcie, Lydia, Macy, and Emi. Great-grandmother of Arlo and Esmé. A private family service celebrating Daphne’s life was held on Friday, 9 June 2023 in Wellington.

Death

DAY, Desmond William

Aged 87 years, passed away peacefully on May 18, 2023. Loved husband of Eileen, and close friends Grant, Donna, David, Leanne, Pamela and partners, loved brother and brother-in-law of Evelyn and John Kelliher, Olive Ward, and Donald Day, and to the late Vida and Trevor Bowman, John and Cathie Day, Betty and Paddy Buhck, Joan and Pat O’Loughlin, Hazel and Colin Fridd, Ron Ward, and Janice Day. Loved uncle of all his nieces and nephews. A celebration of Des’s life will be held at Pareora Country Club, on Friday, June 23, at 4.00pm.

Death

McENTEE, Alan Maurice

Peacefully on Thursday, June 8, 2023, at The Oaks Rest Home, aged 89 years. Beloved husband of Margaret, proud father and father-in-law of Kerry Anne and Sven, and the late Patrick. Loved brother of Robyn McCormack, Andrew McEntee, and Lyndon McEntee. Special thank you to the staff at The Oaks Rest Home. Messages may be addressed to The Family of the late Alan McEntee, c/- PO Box 39001, Christchurch 8545. Private cremation thereafter.

Death

CHATTERTON, Brian Ewart

Passed away on Sunday, June 11, 2023, at WesleyCare, aged 76 years. A private cremation has been held.

Death

TIE, Phillipa Hazel (nee Stark)

A service to celebrate Phil’s life will be held in the Ferry Park Chapel, 297 Ferry Road, on Monday, June 19, at 1.30pm.

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McAULEY, Ngaire Joan

Peacefully in Wanganui on Sunday, 11th June 2023, aged 93 years. Much loved wife of the late Frank. Dearly loved Mum of Delwyn Mairs, Grant, and Murray. A loved Nan of Angela, Grady, and Cameron; and Great-Nan of Scarlett, Logan, and Ronan. In accordance with Ngaire’s wishes, a private farewell has been held.

Death

BOLTON, Ivan (Boltie)

Passed away peacefully on June 10, 2023, aged 92 years. Much loved husband of Lesley, loved father and father-in-law of Lesley (Anne) and Andy (deceased), Barry, Merilyn and Bob, and Jill, loved grandfather and great-grandfather, and brother of Leoni. Special thanks to Healthcare NZ for their dedicated care of Ivan over the last two years. Messages may be addressed to The Family of the late Ivan Bolton, C/- PO Box 39127, Christchurch 8545. In accordance with Ivan’s wishes a private cremation has been held.

Death

JOHNSTON, Beverley Cecile

Died peacefully at St John’s Hill Healthcare Whanganui, on 10th June 2023. Dearly loved wife and best friend of the late Alan. Loved and cherished Mum and mother-in-law of Meg and Royd Hayes. Loved Nana of Mila, Kea, Tui, Ruth and to her 7 great-grandchildren.
She will be dearly missed.
In accordance with Bev’s wishes a private service has been held.

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