FORD, David Bruce
On March 17, 2023, peacefully at Terrace View Retirement Village, Ashburton, with his family by his side, aged 90 years. Much loved husband of the late Jeanette. Loved father and father-in-law of Penny, Kerry and Trudy, and Simon. Loved ‘Pop’ of Emma, Chloe, Hannah, Joseph, Grace, Lachlan, and Alex; loved great-Pop of Archie, Olivia, Charlotte, James, and Lilith. Loved brother and brother-in-law of Bill and Audrey, the late Judith, and Malcolm and Joy. Messages to the Ford family, PO Box 472, Ashburton, 7740. A Memorial service to celebrate David’s life will be held in Our Chapel, cnr East and Cox Streets, Ashburton on Monday, April 24, commencing at 10.00am.
KATSANOS, Georgios (George)
Our sorrow cannot express what we are feeling. Simbethero will always be remembered for his good humour and his willingness to always lend a few words of wisdom and a helping hand. He will be missed immensely. May he rest in peace. With much love Costa and Maria Zadimas, Jim, Gina and family. John, Sofia and family and Thomas.
CLEARY, Raymond (Ray)
4.11.1936 — 19.3.2023
Peacefully, on Sunday morning. Loved son of the late Violet and Jim Cleary, loved brother of Jimmy* and Judith, Bill and Bronwyn (Napier), Dian* Bennett (Brisbane). Loved brother-in-law of Florence and George* Wallace (Gore), Joan Haugh (Invercargill), Margaret* and Neville Black (Blackie) (Gore), Iris* and John Braxton (Invercargill). A loved uncle of all his nieces and nephews.
KING, Darrell Andrew
Passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Monday, March 20, 2023, aged 52, after a short illness. Much loved and respected Father of Leanne, and Cassy. Loved and admired “Grandad Darrell” of Jade, and Max. Much loved son of the late Bruce and Adrienne King. Dearly loved Brother and Brother-in-law of Alanda and Todd, Lachlan and Sandy, Grenville, Gail and Robin, Malcolm, and Heather. Much loved uncle and great-uncle of Brendon, Ben, Emma, Ayden, Megan, Lilly, Winston, Rayne, Tahleigha, Tyson, Shayde, Maddy, Grace, Oscar, Daniel, Amy, Laura, Alex, Omi, Hudson, Evie, Theo, Will, Cody, Tayna, Hayley, Mikayla, Connah, Leah, Damon, and Brad.
“Those whom we have held in our arms for a little while
– We hold in our Hearts forever.”
The family would like to thank the staff of Ward 8C Dunedin Hospital and Hospice Southland for their kind and considerate care of our dearest Darrell. A service to celebrate Darrell’s life will be held in the Avenal Park Chapel, 75 Fox Street, Invercargill, on Saturday, March 25, at 10.00am. Messages to 108 Tramway Road, Invercargill 9812.
RYAN, Patrick (Paddy)
On Sunday, March 12, 2023, Paddy passed away peacefully at Nurse Maude Hospital, surrounded by his loving family. Aged 60 years. Dearly loved father and father-in-law of Samantha (Sam) and David, Hayley and Paul. Loved and treasured brother and brother-in-law of Michael and Karen, John (deceased), David (deceased), Felicity and Paul, and Anne (deceased). Special Uncle to Jeremy and Bec, Hamish and Donna, Matthew and Paula. Loved by his nieces and nephews.
Paddy will be greatly missed.
SCHWASS, Beryl Lillian(nee Mathieson)
On Friday, March 17, 2023, Beryl passed away peacefully surrounded by her family, aged 92 years. Cherished mother of Lynnette, Maree, Gordon, Jennifer and Murray. Much loved grandmother to 15 grandchildren and 20 great-grandchildren. Wonderful friend of Carson McNeill. A Funeral Service will be held at the Springlands Chapel, Cloudy Bay Funeral Services, 15 Boyce Street, Blenheim, on Friday, March 24 at 1.00pm, followed by private cremation at the Cloudy Bay Crematorium. The service can be viewed
on the Cloudy Bay Funerals website. Special thanks to Friends, Wairau Hospital and Marlborough Hospice for their love and support of Beryl. Messages to c/- PO Box 9, Blenheim 7240, or www.cloudybayfunerals.co.nz....
ANDERSON, Leanne Sharron (Eddie)
Peacefully, at home, after a long illness on Friday, March 17, 2023, aged 54 years. Beloved wife and soulmate of Richie for 16 years. Dearly loved Mum of Darryl and Olivia. Adored Nanny of Becca. Loved daughter-in-law of Bill and Pat (both deceased), loved sister-in-law of Heather and Ken, Linda and Chris, and loved Aunty of Jessie, Dylan and Rachel. All messages to ‘The Anderson family’, c/- PO Box 4016, New Plymouth, or online at https
KNIGHT, Jocelyn Fay
A Memorial Service for Jocelyn is to be held on Tuesday, March 28, at 1.00pm, in the Stubbs Lounge, Wesley Centre, 3 Henry Street, Blenheim.
KARAVIAS, Spyridon
Passed away peacefully on Friday, March 17, 2023. Dearly loved by his late wife Krystalenia, his sons Costa and Emmanuel, his grandchildren Louis and Olivia and his daughters-in-law Becky and Chrisana.
He will be greatly missed.
The family would like to thank the staff at Woburn Home, Lower Hutt for the care and kindness they showed for Spyridon during his time there. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Greek Orthodox Cathedral would be appreciated and may be left at the service. A service for Spyridon will be held at the Greek Orthodox Cathedral “O Evangelismos tis Theotokou" (Annunciation of the Birth giver of God), 3 Hania Street, Mount Victoria on Thursday, March 23, 2023 at 11.00am, thereafter interment at Makara Cemetery. There will be no reception after the funeral service.
PATEL, Bhikhubhai Parsottambhai
Passed away peacefully at Palmerston North Hospital on Saturday 18th March 2023. Dearly loved husband of Jasuben. Much loved Dad and Grandad. A service will be held in the Terracehaven Chapel, 697 Main Street, Palmerston North, on Monday 20th March 2023, at 1.30pm.
HOCKLEY, Peter Richard (Pete)
On March 17, 2023, at Christchurch Hospital, aged 68 years. Loving and dearly loved father of Jess, and grandfather of Jax, much loved son of the late Margaret and Dick Hockley, loved brother and brother-in-law of Jude and Iain and the late Pauline and Richard, and uncle of Holly, Meredith and Louisa. A loved and respected nephew, cousin, colleague and good mate to all his friends. Our grateful thanks to staff at Christchurch Hospital and all those who have supported Pete through his illness, particularly his good mate Shaun. Messages may be addressed to The Family of the late Pete Hockley, c/- PO Box 39001, Christchurch 8545. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Cancer Society in memory of Pete would be appreciated and may be made online at www.cancer.org.nz.... The Service to celebrate Pete’s life will be held in the Lamb and Hayward Avon Park Chapel, cnr Kerrs and Pages Roads, Linwood, on Friday, March 24, at 2.30pm, private cremation thereafter. To watch a livestream of the service please go to lambandhayward.co.nz/obituaries and click on the link in Pete’s obituary.
PERYMAN, Leonard Garth (Garth)
On March 19, 2023, peacefully at Wesley Care Hospital, aged 94 years. Loved and loving husband of the late Olive for 62 years. Respected Dad and Dad-in-law of Ann and Ray Kirk, Jeanette and the late Gerald Price, Jill and the late Tony Rogerson, Mikaela, and Shirley and Wayne Keates. Much loved granddad to his 10 grandkids, and 9 great-grandkids. Loving brother to the late Allison MacKenzie and Uncle to Gaye and Julie. Special thanks to Anna and the Care Centre staff at Wesley for their love, care and support of Garth and families during his journey. Messages to the Peryman family, c/- PO Box 111-01, Sockburn, Christchurch. A celebration of Garth’s long and full life will be held in the Academy Funeral Services Chapel, on Wednesday, March 22, 2023, at 10.30am, followed by a private cremation.
BUNN, Jennifer Ann
Dearly loved second daughter of Patrick Edward Mulligan (dec) and Monica Ann Mulligan (dec) (nee Holmes). Matriarch of the PE Mulligan Clan who crammed a lot of living into her 53 years. Extraordinary, treasured and cherished sister & sister-in-law of Colleen & Derrick Graham (New Plymouth), Jocelyn & Grant (dec) Merwood (Inglewood), Wendy Mulligan (New Plymouth), Simon & Andrea Mulligan (New Plymouth). Spontaneous fun loving Aunty of Maverick Susans (dec), Matt Merwood & Courtney Altmeier, Regan & Sarah Merwood, Corbin Merwood, Neil Mulligan, Kendal Mulligan, Kaylee Mulligan.
Jenny will be greatly missed, rest in peace.
van BEEK, Wilma
On March 16, 2023, peacefully at Springlands Lifestyle Village, in her 100th year. Loved wife of the late Harry and mother and mother-in-law of Mary Stebbings and Geart; Angie and Alan Alexander; Virginia and Chris Thornley; Verdi and Sally van Beek. A loved grandmother of Brad and Jenna, Justine and Tim; Anna, Monique, Richard and Kelly; Hayden and Naomi, Abby, Trudy and Nic; Sacha and Slade, Courtney and Julia, Logan and Elitsa and
all her treasured great-grandchildren. Messages
to 55 Hillcrest Avenue, Blenheim 7201, or www.cloudybayfunerals.co.nz... In lieu of flowers a donation to Rotary Club Motueka Charitable Trust, 03 1354 0464595 30 would be appreciated or may be made at the service. A celebration of Wilma’s life will be held at the Springlands Chapel, Cloudy Bay Funeral Services, 15 Boyce Street, Blenheim, on Sunday, March 26, at 2.00pm. This service can viewed on the Cloudy Bay Funerals website.
JENKINS, Roy
Suddenly at home in Havelock North, on St Patrick’s Day, 17 March 2023. Aged 76 years. Much loved husband, soulmate and friend for 52 years of Jan, loved father and father-in-law of Kate and Scott Field, Lucy Jenkins and James Winchester, and Emily and Godwin Choy. Adored Trangad of Oscar, George and Monty, Pangad of Ted, Pippa and Rosie, and Grandad of Annabelle, Tim and Oliver. A friend to many and a lovely man. A celebration of Roy’s life will be held at St Columba’s Church, Havelock North, at 2.00pm on Tuesday 21 March. In lieu of flowers, donations to St John Ambulance please @ www.stjohn.org.nz.... Messages can be made online at www.tnphb.co.nz... or posted to the ‘Jenkins family’ C/- PO Box 967, Hastings 4156.
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