Death Notices

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

Recent Notices in New Zealand

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WARD, GloriaJanette(nee Brereton)

Loved daughter of Patrick and Dolly, loved sister of Peg, the late Marie and Slim, Len and Jan, Billy and Agnes.
Sorely missed.
May she rest in peace.

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PARKES, Malcolm David

On 18th March 2023 (suddenly) at Wellington Hospital. Aged 65 years. Dearly loved husband of Teina. Loved father of Melanie and David and step-father of Jason. Loved Grandad of Ruby; Hayley, Olivia, Zoe, and Ezekiel. Loved son, step-son, brother, brother-in-law, uncle and friend. Special thanks to the first responders, Life Flight team and all at Wellington Hospital who cared for Malcolm. In accordance with Malcolm’s wishes, a private family burial has been held.

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SPENCER, George Innes

Peacefully passed away at Rowena Jackson Retirement Village on Tuesday, March 21, 2023. Loved husband of the late Jeannie, and a much loved, son, brother and uncle. Due to George’s wishes a private service has been
held. Any messages c/- 20 Broughton Street, Gore 9710.

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PILLOW, Gracelynn Noelene

Passed away on Tuesday 21 March 2023, aged 72 years. Dearly loved wife of Les for more than 50 years. Beloved mother and mother-in-law of Charlotte and AJ, Ben and Jay, and William and Ashley. Loved Grandmother of Emmett, Wyatt, Reid, and Ari. Messages to rurallife@xtra.co.nz. A graveside service for Grace will be held at the Feilding Cemetery, Lethbridge Road, Feilding, on Monday 27 March 2023 at 1.00pm.

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MURPHY, Bunty (Catherine Helen)

Peacefully on Tuesday, March 21, 2023. Aged 93 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Jack. Loved mother and mother-in-law of Diane and Steve Andrews, Sandra and Alex Wilson, Peter*, Colleen and Peter Hampton, Shane and Vicki, Kim and Wayne McDermott, and Gary*. A much adored Nana and Great-Nana. A service to celebrate Bunty’s life will be held in J Fraser and Sons Chapel, Cnr Esk and Doon Streets, Invercargill, on Tuesday, March 28, at 11.00am. Private interment to follow. Messages to 100 Park Street, Winton 9720 or to Bunty’s tribute page at frasersfunerals.co.nz/tributes where her livestream link is available.
(*denotes deceased)

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BUTCHER, John Warren

Passed away peacefully in Nelson on March 19, 2023, in his 87th year. Much loved husband of Gaye (dec); cherished Dad and Dad-in-law of Jan and Kevin, Brian, Jill and Owen. Loving Grandad of Geoff, Daryl, Tarn, Jemma, Sophie, and Tom, and his great-grandchildren. Messages to 8 Woodward St, Woodbourne, Blenheim 7206, or www.cloudybayfunerals.co.nz... A service to celebrate John’s life will be held at the Springlands Chapel, Cloudy Bay Funeral Services, 15 Boyce Street, Blenheim, on Monday, March 27, at 1.00pm.

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ALBERT, Sylvia Tereomarama

Left us suddenly on Monday 20th March 2023, aged 62 years. Dearly loved wife of Huatahi John. Loved mother to June. Much loved nan to Legend, Aramona, Te Korowai, Olivia-Ray, and ManawaRangi. A tangi for Sylvia will be held tomorrow, Saturday 25th March 2023 at 11.00am, at Manutahi Marae, Upper Taumaha Road, Manutahi. After which she will be laid to rest at the family urupa.

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BAXTER, Aisla Elizabeth (nee Borck)

Aisla passed away peacefully at Atawhai Assisi Home & Hospital on 20th March 2023, aged 86 years. Beloved wife of Clyde, loving mother to Charlotte, Jane and John and the late Annie. Daughter to Kenneth and Eileen Borck of Taumarunui, and sister to Alan and Geoffrey (all dec). Much loved Grandma of Caleb, George, Annabelle, Henry, Joshua, Elliott, Emily, Hannah and Ethan. Requiem Mass to be celebrated at the Atawhai Assisi Chapel, 158 Matangi Road, Hamilton, on Monday 27th March at 11.00am, followed by a burial at Hamilton Park Cemetery, Newstead. In lieu of flowers, donations preferred to St Vincent de Paul Society and may be left at the service or online at https

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LAWRY, Nola Mary

Passed away at Alexandra Rest Home on Friday 17 March 2023, aged 95. A service to celebrate Nola’s life will be held in Lychgate Funerals Chapel, on Monday 27 March at 11.00am. Messages can be sent care of Lychgate Funerals, 306 Willis Street, Aro Valley, Wellington 6011.
Lychgate Funerals
FDANZ 385 0745
www.lychgate.co.nz...

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MOORHEAD, Jo Ann

Of Wellington. Wife of Frank, mother to Amy and Fiona, sister of Megan and Terry Doile, aunt to Ruby, and daughter of the late Eileen and Bill Doile of Johnsonville. Passed away peacefully at Wellington Regional Hospital on 22 March 2023. Special thanks to the nursing staff at Wellington Regional Hospital for their exceptional care.
Tipene Funerals
Porirua

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CRIGHTON, Samantha Jayne (Sam)

Sam’s family advise the unexpected but peaceful passing of a loved daughter, sister, granddaughter and niece on Wednesday, March 22, 2023, aged 30 years. Dearly loved daughter of Wayne and Janine and sister of Rebecca, and Amy. A private family farewell will be held. All are welcome to join family to say your farewells at the Invercargill Working Mens Club on Saturday, March 25, from 4.00pm. Messages to
20 Jack Street, Newfield, Invercargill 9812.

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CLEVELY, Hazel (nee Burch)

On 23 March 2023 in Waikanae, aged 82 years, Hazel passed away surrounded by love. Much loved and loyal wife of Barry, and the best mum and mother-in-law in the world to Amanda and Davide Rutten, Sarah and Patrick Breen, and Penelope and the late Dave Bowman. Adored grandma of Jessica and Luke, Kieran, Lucy, Hamish, Daniel, and Zac. Treasured daughter and stepdaughter of Dorrie and Hugh Burch, and Stanley Dyason (Poppa). Cherished sister and sister-in law to the late Lynda and Frank Alpe, Barbara and Bill Aldridge, and sister of her late brother John Burch. Loved sister-in-law to Kaye and Bob Bell. Wonderful aunt and great-aunt, a second mum to many, and a true friend for life for those who knew her. A service to celebrate Hazel’s remarkable journey through life will be held at Cedarwood at the Waikanae Funeral Home, 17 Parata St, Waikanae, on Saturday 1 April 2023 at 12.00pm, followed by burial at Awa Tapu Cemetery, Valley Road, Paraparaumu. Hazel loves flowers, so you are more than welcome to bring flowers to her burial. Donations to the Wellington Free Ambulance would be appreciated and may be made at www.wfa.co.nz.... The service will also be live streamed at https

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CAO, Shengwei

He passed away on 5th March 2023, aged 58. Loving husband of Lirong. Cherished father and father-in-law of Sam and Sarah. Adoring grandfather to Gemma and Hailey.
You will be forever in our thoughts, and we will miss you dearly.
Shengwei’s funeral service will be held at the Croft Funeral Home, 2 Osborne Place, Lower Hutt, on Wednesday 29 March 2023 at 10.30am, followed by burial at Makara Cemetery at 1.00pm.

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SCHUURMAN, Boke Franz Werner (Franz)

Passed away on Thursday, 16th March 2023, aged 74 years. Reunited with his soulmate Jan (Nett). In loving memory of Pops by his children, Jodes & Mike and Scott & Sarah and Curlydog. Brother to Gerda Schuurman, uncle to Rachael & Gavin, Darryl & Barbara, Casey, Freya and their children. Will be missed by all his mates.
Time to retire Pops, let the good times roll. Say hi to Mum.
A private family farewell has taken place, followed by cremation. A celebration of the life of Franz and Jan will be advised at a later date. All communications to The Schuurman Family, c/- 262 Ohaupo Road, Te Awamutu 3800.

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FULLER, Jennifer Isla (Jenny) (nee Day)

On 16th March 2023 at Wairarapa Village. Aged 88 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Jack. Loved mother and mother-in-law of Stewart (Deceased) and Sandra, Deb and Mike. Cherished Nana of Tom, Ben, Jake; Dan, Conor, and Joe. Great-Grandma of Isla May and Burt. Special thanks to the staff at Wairarapa Village and Lyndale Villa. In accordance with Jenny’s wishes a private service has been held. Messages to the Fuller Family C/- PO Box 185, Carterton 5743.

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