PARATA, Robert Wayne (Wayne)
It is with great sadness that Wayne’s family announce his passing on March 24, 2023, in Temuka, New Zealand, at the age of 74 years. He will be lovingly remembered by his daughters Vanessa Parata, and Rachel Martin; grandchildren in London, Max and Ava Umpleby; son-in-law Steve Umpleby; all his grandchildren and great-grandchildren in New Zealand; brother Dale Wilkinson; sister-in-law Julie McNamara; sister Helen Gibbs and brother-in-law David Gibbs; nieces, Megan Gibbs and Shannon Wilkinson. He will be dearly missed by his friends and family in Perth and New Zealand. A service to celebrate Wayne’s life will be held in Hui Te Rangiora Church, Apes Rd, Karitane, at 1.00pm, on Thursday, April 6, followed by interment in the Hui Te Rangiora Urupa. Messages for Wayne’s family and a recording of the service can found on Wayne’s page at www.tributes.co.nz...
OAKLY, Joan (nee Bradley)
At her home in Masterton on 30th March 2023, in her 95th year. Now with her beloved Ron. Beautiful and precious Mum and mum-in-law of Craig and Marg, Jo and Clive. Adored Nan of Libby, Matt, and Emma; Josh and Sam, and Great-Nan to Cooper, and Mia. A special thank you to Dr John Gordon and her caregivers Judy, Kim and Emma.
“Joan Lived a Wonderful and Loved life”
Friends and family are invited to attend a celebration of Joan’s life in The Village Chapel, 4 – 6 High St, Kuripuni, Masterton, on Wednesday 5th April at 2.30pm.
Gary Pickering Funerals
NZIFH Masterton
WHITTAKER, Lorraine Mary (nee Lowe)
Passed away suddenly at Waikato Hospital, surrounded by family, on Tuesday 28th March 2023. In her 80th year. Adored wife of the late Ted. Loved and cherished mum of Len and Jo, Neil, Teresa and Brent, Jane, Carl and Diane, Rob and Robyn and the late Cheryl. Much loved by her grandchildren Jamie, Blair, Connor, Liam, Tegan, Kendall and Corban. A celebration of Lorraine’s life will be held at Vospers Chapel, 257 Devon Street East, New Plymouth, on Monday 3rd April at 10.30am.
GIBSON, Brother Norman Leslie
FMS
(Brother Romuald)
On 29 March 2023 peacefully at Elizabeth Knox, Auckland, aged 97 years. Loved and respected member of the Marist Brothers for 79 years.
May he rest in peace.
Requiem Mass to celebrate his life of service will be celebrated at Good Shepherd Church, 27 Telford Ave, Balmoral, Auckland, on Monday 3rd April at 10.45am, then leaving for burial at Waikaraka Cemetery. A vigil service will be held at Davis Funerals Chapel, 400 Dominion Road, Mt Eden,
at 2.30pm, on Sunday 2nd April. Our thanks go to the wonderful staff at Elizabeth Knox Home and Hospital.
In lieu of flowers donations to The Marist Brothers Champagnat Trust, PO Box 24-400, Royal Oak, 1345, would be very much appreciated.
OLIVER, Allen Keith
Passed away peacefully at Summerset on Summerhill, on Tuesday 28 March 2023, aged 80 years. Dearly loved Husband of Cheryl. Loved Father of Mark, Amanda, Renee, Mina, David, Willow and Nacho. Brother to Judy and Max. Son-in-law to Rita. Brother-in-law to Paul and Haikel, and a close and dear friend to many. All messages to the Oliver family, c/- 167 John F Kennedy Drive, Palmerston North. Friends are invited to attend a service for Allen to be held at the Beauchamp Crematorium Chapel, 167 John F Kennedy Drive, Palmerston North on Tuesday 4 April 2023 at 2.00pm.
NZIFH
FISHER, Margaret June
(Formerly of Nelson Creek). Passed away peacefully at Cashmere View Retirement Village with loving family by her side, on March 29, 2023, in her 90th year. Dearly loved wife of the late Pat, loved mum and mother-in-law of Donna and Ray Baxendale, and Vicki and Simon Gundry, loved Super Gran of Jemma and George, James and Steph, Paddy and Elle, and Dan, cherished Great-Gran of Sellah, Aiyana, and Quinn, a loved member of the Palmer and Fisher families, a loved aunty, cousin, and a friend of many. Grateful thanks to the staff of Cashmere View Rest Home, Ashgrove Wing, who cared for Margaret with such tenderness and respect. Messages to 29 Bibiana Street, Halswell, Christchurch 8025. A Requiem Mass for Margaret will be celebrated in St Patrick’s Catholic Church, High Street, Greymouth, on Monday at 10.00am. Margaret will then be laid to rest with Pat at the Memorial Park Cemetery, Gladstone. Recitation of the Rosary will be in the Church on Sunday at 6.30pm.
Requiescat in Pace
GIBSON, Norman Leslie (Br Romuald)
Cherished son of Hilda and Ted. Dearly beloved brother of Brian and Alva Gibson (both deceased), and Claire and Bruce (deceased) Bishop. Loved and respected by all his nephews, nieces and extended family.
Go well Norman.
RANCHHOD, Sadhana (Sards) (nee Magan)
Passed away suddenly on Tuesday 28th March 2023, surrounded by family. Beloved daughter of the late Maganbhai Parbhub Parag and Gangaben Maganbhai Parbhu of Sarpore Pardi (India), and daughter-in-law to Chhotubhai and Naniben Ranchhod. Much loved wife of Hament. Devoted mum of Damian, Anand and Alannah. Loving sister to Arvind and the late Dilip, Rohit (Ronnie), the late Devdas and Janak and sister-in-law Anil, Pravin, and Vasanti. Special phoi to Rajnesh, Deapak, Jana, Deena, Jamie, Vienna, Kyle and Reuben. Much loved ma to William and Isabella.In lieu of flowers, donations would be appreciated and can be made in person, proceeds to be given to the Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation. Messages to the Ranchhod family may be left in Sards’ tribute book at www.tributes.co.nz... or posted c/- PO Box 14-366, Kilbirnie, Wellington 6241. A service for Sards will be held at the Indian Cultural Centre (Bharat Bhavan), 48 Kemp Street, Kilbirnie, Wellington, on Monday 3 April 2023. Viewing from 10.30am and service to commence at 11.00am followed by a private cremation. This service can be viewed via the livestream tab on the Tributes website.
STRANGE, Maurice Desmond
Peacefully at home with his family on Wednesday 29 March 2023, aged 91. Most dearly loved husband of the late Dorothy. Dearly loved and respected father and father-in-law of Patricia De Zoete, Terry (dec) and Jocelyn, Mark and Karen, Cathy Mackay, Paul and Sue, and Christine and Peter Moffitt. Treasured Pop and Poppa of Scott, Wendy; Micaelle, Christopher; Nicole, Gemma; Lisa (dec), Michael (dec), Tom; James, Isabella, Rosie; and their partners and Great-Poppa of Cordell, Rhys, Stefan, Portia, and Charlie. Requiem Mass for Maurice will be celebrated at St Joseph’s Catholic Church, Powderham Street, New Plymouth, on Monday 3 April 2023 at 10.30am. Messages for Maurice’s family may be left on his tribute page at eagars.co.nz/maurice. In preference to flowers, please consider a donation to Taranaki Hospice account number
CLARK, Allan Bruce
Peacefully at Lansdowne Park, Masterton, surrounded by his family, on 30th March 2023, in his 85th year. Beloved husband of Patricia for 62 years. Adored father of Brian (deceased), Paul and Nicky, and Shirley and Andrew. ‘‘Fly high now’’ our treasured Pop, Grandad, Great-Pop, and Hero, from his grandchildren and great grandchildren, including the 2 still cooking! Loved brother of Margaret, and the late Colleen, and loved brother-in-law of many. Special uncle to all his nieces and nephews. A celebration of Allan’s life will be held in The Village Chapel, 4-6 High Street, Masterton, on Saturday 1st April at 3.00pm.
Gary Pickering Funerals
NZIFH Masterton
HUNT, Janet Patricia Florence(Jenny)
On March 29, 2023, died peacefully but unexpectedly at Hospice Marlborough, aged 87 years. Dearly loved wife of the late James (Paddy). Much loved Mum and Mum-in-law of Elizabeth and Alastair Hawthor ne, Robert (Bob), Stephen (Scooter) and Sharon. A treasured Grandma of Leigh, Scott; Ben, Nicole; Korey, Aarron, Ryan and Michael, and all their families. Messages to 21 Turners Rd, Waikawa 7220, or www.cloudybayfunerals.co.nz... A funeral service for Jenny is to be held in Christchurch next week. Funeral details to be advised.
CHRISTIE, Rosemary Joan (nee Smith)
Passed away peacefully on March 29, 2023, aged 83 years, with her husband Robert by her side. Loved mother and mother-in-law of Mark and Sandy, David, John and Melissa, Richard and Carol, Andrew and Emma, Paul and Nicola and Michael and Celeste. Adored grandmother to her 15 grandchildren, and she will be missed by her brothers and sisters and their families. A Requiem Mass for Rosemary will be held at St Michael’s Catholic Church, 6 Beatrice Road, Remuera, on Wednesday, April 5, at 10.30am. In lieu of flowers, donations made in Rosemary’s name to stroke.org.nz would be appreciated. All communications to the Christie family, C/- Sibuns Funeral Directors, 582 Remuera Road, Remuera, Auckland 1050.
COOK, Robert Malcolm (Bob)
Of Tanner Street, Invercargill. Bob passed away peacefully after a short illness on Thursday, March 30, 2023, in the care of staff at Southland Hospital, with his family at his side. Much loved son of the late Frank and Helena. Younger brother and brother-in-law of Hendy and Fiona, Isabel and Murray Brown. Loved special uncle of Ainsley, Maurice and Amelia, Douglas and Amy, and Andrew, and their children. A very special thank you to the staff at the Southland Hospital and the support from management and staff of Geo Wilson and Sons Limited. A service for Bob will be held in the Avenal Park Chapel, 75 Fox Street, Invercargill, on Tuesday, April 4, at 1.30pm. Interment to follow at the Riverton Cemetery. If you wish to view the service via livestream, please go the Avenal Park website, obituaries page, and click on the link on Bob’s page. Messages to 30 Brown Road, Gropers Bush, RD 3, Riverton 9883.
FROST, Leo Herbert
On March 29, 2023, at Bupa Parklands, Christchurch; in his 83rd year. Dearly loved husband and soulmate of Margaret (Marg). Much loved Dad and father-in-law of Leonie, Barbara (Barb) and Gary, and Terry and Reiko. Very special Grandad Leo to Emilie, Victoria, William, Anneke, and Ein, and Great-Grandad to Pearson and Maggie. Loved son of the late Bert and Rosie, and brother of Kevin and Peter. Messages may be sent to the Frost Family, c/- 19 London Street, Richmond, Christchurch 8013. Requiem Mass to celebrate Leo’s life will be held at Christ the King Church, 90 Greers Road, Burnside, Christchurch, at 10.30am on Tuesday, April 4, followed by committal and burial at Ashburton Cemetery at 2.30pm that day.
COCHRAN, Colin Malcolm
Sadly passed away on 25th March 2023 at the great age of 104. Dearly beloved husband of the late Lilian, precious father of Warren, Brenda and Dayle. Adored Poppy of his three grandchildren, eleven great-grandchildren and three great-great-grandchildren.
He will be greatly missed and will be forever in our hearts.
Our grateful thanks to all the staff at Summerset Mountain View Rest Home who gave him such wonderful care. A service to celebrate Colin’s life will be held on Friday 31st March at 2.00pm, at the Chapel of W. Abraham, New Plymouth.
‘‘To live in the hearts of those we leave behind is not to die’’
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