Death Notices

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Recent Notices in New Zealand

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LOCKE, Walter Desmond (Des)

Passed away peacefully at Palmerston North Hospital, on 16th March 2023. Aged 90 years. Dearly loved husband of the late Marion, loved father and father-in-law of Michelle and Neville Jamieson, Patrice and Brian Guerin, and Peter. Loved Pop of Scott, Rodger, and Melissa, Lauren and Hamish and partners. Loved Pop Locke of his 10 great-grandchildren. A much loved brother and uncle. Partner of the late Maureen Harris. Thank you to Olive Tree and the staff at Palmerston North Hospital for their loving care of Des and family. Messages to the Locke family c/- PO Box 5191, Terrace End, Palmerston North 4441. A service for Des will be held in the Terracehaven Chapel, 697 Main Street, Palmerston North, on Tuesday 21st March 2023, at 10.30am.

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BRYAN, Patricia Ann (Trish/Pat) (nee Maguire)

Passed away peacefully after a courageous struggle at Southland Hospital on Wednesday, March 15, 2023, aged 73 years. Dearly loved wife of the late John. Precious, adored and loving mum and mother-in-law of the late Gary, Janine Bryan, Angela Bryan and Trevor Sell, and Kelly and Shane Garrick. Cherished Nanny of the late Daniel, Lesharna; Kyle, Shayden, Quintin, Renee; Codie, Danielle, Dylan, Leon; Chenee, Jacob, the late Travis and their partners. Adored Granny, Big Nanny, Nanny Pat, Nan and Super Nanny of Phoenix, Jaxson, Riley, Onyx, Alex, Scarlett, Theo, Lukah, Harlynd, Ayla, Mela, Maddy, Kaydhen, Grayson and Neko. Loved daughter of the late George and Jennie Maguire. Much loved and very special sister and sister-in-law of Raymond and Carolyn Maguire, Noeline and Robert Gaudin, Boof and Elaine Tipu, Penny Birchfield, and the extended Bryan family. Family wish to sincerely thank Kelly and the team of Access for their love and support. A Celebration of Life service will be held on Thursday, March 23, 2023, 10.30am, in J Fraser and Sons Chapel, Corner Esk and Doon Streets, Invercargill. A private cremation will follow. Messages to 397 Elles Road, Invercargill or to her tribute page at frasersfunerals.co.nz/tributes

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EDWARDS, Kim Maree (nee Scouller)

Passed away peacefully at Jean Sandel Care Centre on 13 March 2023. Cherished and treasured daughter of the late Jim and Kaye Scouller. Dearly loved and treasured sister and sister-in-law of Vicki, Greg and Sally, and Paul and Kim. Adored aunty of Sam and Renee, Brittany and Bronson and Quinn and Isaac. A special thank you to the staff at Jean Sandel Care Centre for the wonderful care of our sister.
Forever in our hearts

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WALLACE, Margaret Agnes

In her 100th year peacefully surrounded by family at Masterton on 16th March 2023. Adored wife for 71 years of the late Jim. Loved mother and mother-in-law of Jim and Mary Wallace, Les and Janine Wallace, and Rosemary and Patrick Laffey. Adored and special grandmother to her 11 grandchildren and her great-grandchildren. Special thanks to the staff of Lansdowne Park for the love and care of our mother. Messages to PO Box 202, Masterton. Friends and family are invited to attend Requiem Mass in St Patrick’s Church, Queen Street, Masterton, on Tuesday 21st March at 1.30pm.
Gary Pickering Funerals
NZIFH Masterton

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CAMPBELL, Greta Muriel(nee Rogerson)

On Saturday 11th March 2023 passed away peacefully at Awatere Care Suites; aged 94. Loved and cherished mother and mother in-law of Peter and Reena, beloved Nana of Sara, and the late Andrew. A service for Greta will be held on Monday 20th March 2023, 1.30pm, at Seddon Park Funeral Home Chapel, 49 Seddon Road, Frankton, Hamilton. In lieu of flowers, donations preferred to Hospice Waikato. All communications to the Campbell family, C/- PO Box 5523, Frankton, Hamilton 3242.

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SMITH, Ian (aka Fingers)

Passed away March 9, 2022. Born in Lyttelton. Parents Dan and Doris Smith. Bred all over the world Merchant Seaman, Bike ride, loved life to the max. Rode his 2300cc Triumph Rocket, filled Fingers with so much joy. Loved laying rubber down, tokin a little, lovin’ alot.
Sadly missed by so many
Ride it like ya stole it
Rest easy Fingers, Ride free
Hang loose and smile where you are

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SCOTT, Colin James

Passed away at Whitby Bupa Care Home on Monday 13th March 2023. Loving husband of the late Angela for 50 years, the best Dad to Jackie, Ian and Andrew. Caring grandad to James, Natalie, Thomas, Charley, Abbey, Zoë and Grace, great-grandad to Louie. Dear father-in-law and wonderful friend to Paul, Mary, Simon and Julie. Colin was a kind and true gentleman, a story-teller and friend to everyone he met. We will be remembering more of those stories at Colin’s Requiem Mass to be celebrated at St Theresa’s Church, James Street, Plimmerton, on Monday 20th March at 1.00pm, followed by cremation at the Whenua Tapu Crematorium. All are welcome. In lieu of flowers, Colin and the family would appreciate donations to https

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CUMMING, Jillian Elizabeth (Jill)(nee Strachan)

Passed away peacefully at South Canterbury Hospice after a short illness, on Wednesday, March 15, 2023. Dearly loved wife of Derek, loved mother and mother-in-law of Deidre, Shelley and Marc, Craig and Penny, much loved nanny to Emily, Joseph, Grace, Jacob, and Zac. Special thanks to the hospice staff for their loving and kind care of Jill and family. In lieu of flowers, a donation to the South Canterbury Hospice, PO Box 4007, Timaru, would be appreciated. In keeping with Jill’s wishes, a small private family cremation will be held. Jill’s family and friends invite you to a gathering at the Pareora Country Club, on Monday, March 20, at 3.30pm. Message to the Cumming Family, PO Box 772, Timaru 7940.

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CUMMING, Jillian Elizabeth (Jill) (nee Strachan)

Passed away peacefully at South Canterbury Hospice after a short illness on Wednesday, March 15, 2023. Dearly loved wife of Derek, loved mother and mother-in-law of Deidre, Shelley and Marc, Craig and Penny, much loved nanny to Emily, Joseph, Grace, Jacob, and Zac. Special thanks to the hospice staff for their loving and kind care of Jill and family. In lieu of flowers, a donation to the South Canterbury Hospice, PO Box 4007, Timaru, would be appreciated. In keeping with Jill’s wishes, a small private family cremation will be held. Jill’s family and friends invite you to a gathering at the Pareora Country Club, on Monday, March 20, at 3.30pm. Messages to the Cumming Family, PO Box 772, Timaru 7940.

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DEIGHTON, Helen Margaret(née Thomson)

Peacefully on March 16, 2023, surrounded by loving family, aged 83. Loving wife of the late Ken. Beloved mother and mother-in-law of Tim & Ann, Jane & Stan, and Nic & Claudette. Cherished grandmother of Sam, Georgia, Ben and Zach. Special thanks to the carers at Malvina Major Retirement Village and all those who have comforted Helen. A service for Helen will be held in the Wellington Cathedral of St Paul, Hill Street, Wellington, on Wednesday, March 22, 2023 at 1.00pm. All messages to the ‘Deighton Family’ C/- PO Box 12-044, Thorndon, Wellington 6144.
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HUTCHINSON, Nathan McLean

9.1.1975 — 16.3.2023
Died peacefully at home on Thursday 16 March 2023. Dearly loved husband of Sarah and father of Charlie and Henry. Loved son of Bryan and the late Anne Hutchinson. Loved friend of Joan. Loved brother and brother-in-law of Andrea and Hamish, Kellie and Jonty and the late Kate. Respected son-in-law of Jay and Kim Miles and loved uncle to all his nieces and nephews. A service to celebrate Nathan’s life will be held at Lindisfarne College Chapel on Saturday 25 March 2023 at 1.00pm, followed by burial at Mangaroa Cemetery. Messages c/- Hutchinson Family, PO Box 8424, Havelock North.

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NIMMO, Brett John

Passed away peacefully 14.03.2023. Aged 50 years. Late of Cessnock, NSW. Originally from Nelson, NZ. Beloved husband of Mandy. Loving father to Lachlan, Ethan and Ryley. A loved and respected member of the Nimmo, Gordon and McCulloch families. Family and friends of Brett are warmly invited to attend his funeral service in the Chapel of Lake Macquarie Memorial Park, Cessnock Road, Ryhope this Wednesday 22.03.23 at 11

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BOTHWELL, Steven Paul

On 16 March 2023, after a short and courageous battle with cancer; aged 35 years young. Loved son of Jenny and Doug. Loved brother of Andy and Sara. Best friend of Mel. A celebration of Steven’s life will be held in the Woodside Estate, 130 Woodside Road, Matangi, Hamilton, on Wednesday 22 March 2023 at 1.00pm. All communications to the ‘Bothwell Family’, c/- James R Hill Funeral Directors, 717 Grey Street, Claudelands, Hamilton.

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JONES, Betty (Mary Elizabeth)

Formerly of Stokes Valley, On March 14, 2023 peacefully at Lower Hutt Hospital, aged 89 years. Surrounded by loving family. Dearly loved wife of John (dec). Much loved mother and mother-in-law of Giles & Denise (dec), Angus, Stuart & Sam. Treasured Granny of Riley and Sianne. Much loved Aunty and Great-Aunty. Betty will be sadly missed by all her extended family. In lieu of flowers, donations to Wellington Free Ambulance would be appreciated and may be left at the service. A service to celebrate Betty’s life will be held in St Philip’s Anglican Church, Corner of Stokes Valley Road and Rawhiti Street, Stokes Valley on Monday, March 20, 2023 at 10.00am. Messages may be posted to “the Jones family” C/- PO Box 30-127, Lower Hutt 5040.

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SAVAGE, Betty (nee Parrish)

Passed away peacefully on 16th March 2023. Loved wife of 50 years to Chris. Beloved mother of Troy and Calvin. Mother-in-law of Rocio. Nana of Hank, Erika, Olivia and Jack. A service for Betty will be held on Tuesday 21st March 2023, at 10.30am, in the Seddon Park Funeral Home Chapel, 49 Seddon Road, Frankton, Hamilton.
All communications to the Savage family, C/- PO Box 5523, Frankton, Hamilton 3242.

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