NORRIS, Brenda
Peacefully at Wellington Hospital on 26 March 2023, surrounded by family. Deeply loved partner of Patrick. Treasured daughter of Tom and Gwen, sister of Deb and Damian, loved aunty of Jack and Rory. Step-mum to Emily, Albert, Patrick, Andrew, Cameron, Logan and Jennifer. Treasured friend of Rachel and Chris. Much loved and missed by so many others. No flowers by request. A celebration of Brenda’s life will be held at the Church of Our Lady of Fatima, corner of Main Road and Lyndhurst Road, Tawa, Wellington, on Thursday 30 March 2023 at 11.00am.
ARMSTRONG, Pamela Annie Melville (Pam)
On Saturday, March 25, 2023, peacefully at Nurse Maude Hospital; in her 91st year. Much loved by Jenny and Paul, Nigel, Jocelyn (dec), and Barry; Nevil and Rosemary, Zoe and John (dec), Adam and Tania, Jaime and Layna; Koda and Niah. Much loved by all her nieces and nephews. A heartfelt thanks to all the wonderful staff at Nurse Maude Hospital for their amazing care and support.
“Dearly missed, always remembered.”
At Pam’s request a private cremation has taken place and a memorial service for Pam will be held later. Messages to the Armstrong family c/- P.O. Box 111-01, Christchurch 8443.
O’REILLY, Bernadette Anne
Peacefully on March 24, 2023, after a short illness. Dearly loved wife of the late John and mother and mother-in-law of Bridget and Conor Farrell (U.K), Anne and Greg Bathurst (Christchurch), Mark and Tracey (Christchurch), Jane and Andrew Oglesby (U.K). Loved nana of Joshua, Jacinta and Liam O’Reilly; Isabella and Eliza Bathurst; and Kate and Isla Oglesby. Loved sister and sister-in-law of Austin Lysaght and Joan (deceased), Margaret Prendergast and John (deceased), Pauline and Warwick Tuck, and Patricia and Euan Cant. A Mass of Celebration for Bernadette will be held at the Sacred Heart Basilica, 7 Craigie Ave, Timaru, on Friday, March 31, 2023, at 11.00am, followed by the interment at Ashburton Cemetery. A delayed stream of the service is available, please email - office@aoraki.kiwi.nz or call on 6862148. A Rosary will be recited at the Basilica on Thursday, March 30, at 5.30pm.
"Rest in Peace"
Flowers respectfully declined. Donations to St Vincent de Paul Timaru would be gratefully appreciated and may be left at the service. Messages to
GIBSON, Robert Ian (Bob)
On Saturday 25th March 2023. Dearly loved brother and brother-in-law of Jean and Bruce, Elspeth (dec) and Bruce; loved Uncle of Fiona and Adam, Edward and Glynis; and Joanne.
Now peacefully at rest.
FE’AUNATI, Fialogo
Sunrise
BRAID, Kathleen-Mary
On March 24, 2023 peacefully at home with her family at her side, aged 41 years. Much loved and adored wife of Anthony, beautiful and caring mum to Kaden and Leo. Loved daughter of Chyrelle, Terry & Brigitte and admired sister, cousin and niece to many. Amazing friend to many, many people who will miss Kath’s love and laughter. A funeral service for Kath will be held in the Arise Centre, 3 Pito-One Road, Lower Hutt - tomorrow (Wednesday March 29th 2023) at 11.00am, followed by private cremation. Messages to the ‘Braid family’ may be sent c/- PO Box 30 127, Lower Hutt 5040.
WALLACE, Rebecca Elizabeth
On Thursday, 23rd March 2023, aged 33 years. Our hearts are broken, that you have gone, sweetheart you will never be forgotten. Deeply missed and loved by her sons Jacob & Keegan, Mum, Dad, sister Ashleigh, granny Liz and granda Billy, granny & grandad Wallace, Noel, Mike, cousin Emma and extended family.
“Love you to the Moon and back”
A Service for Becky will be held at Alexandra House Chapel, 570 Alexandra St, Te Awamutu, on Friday, 31st March 2023 at 11.00am, followed by a private burial. Service will be livestreamed, email office@teawamutufunerals.co.nz for link. All communications to the Wallace family, PO Box 137, Te Awamutu 3840.
Te Awamutu Funeral Services, FDANZ.
SHAW, Murray George
Peacefully on 25 March 2023 at Auckland Hospital with loved ones at his side, aged 69 years. Beloved partner of Song Yao Hui. Son of the late Esme Thomasina Price (formerly Shaw) and George Leithead Shaw. Beloved brother of Rosemary Shaw (deceased), Graham and Roger Price, loved uncle of Mark and Claire Nicholls, Simon and Ben Price. Treasured great-uncle of Pelle, Finn and Charlie. A great friend and advisor to many, arts philanthropist and entrepreneur.
Moe Mai Ra E Te Rangatira. Haere Atu Ra.
A service celebrating Murray’s life will be held at St Matthew-in-the-City, corner of Hobson and Wellesley Streets, Auckland City, on Thursday 30 March at 1.00pm. A Memorial Service will be held in Christchurch at a date yet to be confirmed. In lieu of flowers, please donate to your favourite charity.
EVANS, Richard James
Passed at home, on Sunday, March 26, 2023, aged 58. Dearly loved husband of Tracey, loved dad of Lisa and Jeremy, Nicole and Matt, Callum and Georgia, and an adored grandad of Max, Josie, and Eli. A celebration of Richard’s life will be held at Betts Funeral Services, 33 North Street, Timaru, on Thursday, March 30, at 11.00am, followed by private cremation. In lieu of flowers and cards, donations to Ngai Tahu Maori Rock Art Trust would be appreciated and may be left at the service.
TIPENE, Maurice Cassidy Duke (Gendies)
On Sunday, March 26, 2023, with family at his side; in his 71st year.
“Kua hinga te ttara i Te Waonui-a-Tne.”
“The ttara tree has fallen in Tne’s great forest.”
The saying carries the message that someone of mana and of great importance to the tribe has died. Much loved father of Ena, Nikki, and Kire. Loved and treasured grandfather and great-grandfather of all his mokopuna and mokopuna nui. A service to celebrate Maurice’s life will be held in the Academy Funeral Chapel, 65 Main South Road, Upper Riccarton, on Thursday, March 30 at 1.00pm, followed by a burial at the Belfast Cemetery.
MERCER, Raymond Brian (Ray)
Peacefully at Lister Home, Waimate, on March 25, 2023; aged 73. Dearly loved husband of Shirley for 50 years. Dearly loved Dad and father-in-law of Craig and Deanna, Karen and Patrick Clemenger, and Grant and Lena. Much loved grandad of Brady, Angus; Holly, Joel, Bret; and Jessie. A memorial service to celebrate Ray’s life will be held at Aoraki Funeral Services Chapel, 11 John Street, Waimate, on Thursday, March 30, 2023, at 2.00pm. In lieu of flowers, donations to Lister Home or Polio NZ would be appreciated and may be left at the service. Heartfelt thanks to the staff at Lister Home for their care of Ray and his family. Messages to 240 Queen Street, Waimate 7924.
WOODWARD, Jack
Died March 23, 2023, aged 96 years, at home with family. A private cremation has been held. A celebration of Jack’s life will be held in about a month. Details to be announced closer to the date.
KINGSBURY, Pamela Marilyn
Peacefully at Lister Home Waimate on Sunday March 26, 2023; aged 84 years. Dearly loved wife of the late David. Loved mother and mother-in-law of Lynette, Julie and Mark Engelbrecht, Donald and Prue. Loved grandmother of Kurt, Jamie, and Mary; Shaun, Bryce, and Bailey. Special thanks to Dr Creegan, the staff at Lister Home and Hospice South Canterbury. A service to celebrate Pam’s
life will be held at Knox Presbyterian Church, 58 Shearman Street, Waimate,
on Thursday, March 30, 2023 at 1.00pm. In lieu of flowers donations to Lister Home would be appreciated and may be left at the service. A delayed stream of the service is available, please email- office@aoraki.kiwi.nz or call on 6862148. Messages to
RUSBATCH, Barry John (Baz, Bazza)
Aged 64 years. On Saturday, March 25, 2023 at Dunedin Hospital, with Colleen and his boys by his side. Much loved and devoted husband of Colleen (nee Hollows). Loved and treasured father and father-in-law of Matthew and Nicola, Jacob and Danielle, Michael and Johnny and Hayley. Much loved “Grandad Barry" of Lucas, Ruby, Indie, Riley and Mason. A celebration of Barry’s life will be held at the Oamaru Club, Severn Street, Oamaru, on Friday, March 31, 2023, at 2.30pm.
"The Man, The Myth, The Legend with the Biggest Heart"
WESTERINK, Janice Lorraine
Passed away suddenly on March 25, 2023, aged 84 years. Loved wife of Maarten for 59 years. Much loved mother and mother-in-law of Roger and Melissa, Joanne and Robin; Oma of Javier, Tuscany, Saxon, Regan, Adam and Luke.
“Sadly missed”
Messages may be addressed to “The family of the late Janice Westerink” C/- 19 London Street, Richmond, Christchurch 8013. The Celebration of Janice’s life will be held in the John Rhind Chapel, entrance from London and Whitmore Sts, Richmond, Christchurch, on Wednesday, March 29, at 1.00pm.
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