CRAWFORD, Marietta Elizabeth
Passed away unexpectedly at home, aged 60 years. Loved mum of Taylor. Nana to Cove, Sister of Julie, Derry, Ken, Paul, Angela, daughter of Noel & Noela. Messages can be posted to PO Box 44-176, Lower Hutt 5040 or placed
in her tribute book at
www.tributes.co.nz... A private cremation has taken place, but you are invited to Marietta’s Memorial Service which will be held at Harbour City Funeral Home Chapel, 665 High Street, Lower Hutt tomorrow Sunday 19th March 2023 at 2.00pm.
FISHER, Allan
Peacefully, after a short illness, at Lakes District Hospital. Loved husband of Norma (deceased). Dearly loved father of Barbara and Ian, David and Sue, Robyn and Gerard, Peter and Jane. Adored Grandfather of Dean and Sheralyn, John and Mandy, Mark and Lauren, Adam and Julie, Carl and Ingrid, Scott and Nadia, Jack and Shannon, George and Chelsea, and Lucy. Great-grandfather of Milla, Asha, Annabel, Allan, Max, Arthur, Vida, Hudson, and Buddy (deceased). A service to celebrate Allan’s life will be held in St John’s Presbyterian Church, Berkshire Street, Arrowtown, on Tuesday, March 21, 2023 at 2.00pm, followed by a private cremation. Messages to 27 Sylvan Street, Lake Hayes Estate, Lake Hayes 9304, or you can go to Allan’s tribute page at
DOLMAN, Owen Geoffrey (Geoff)
Peacefully at Southland Hospital, Invercargill, on Thursday, March 16, 2023, in his 93rd year. Loving husband of the late Nora, much loved father and father-in-law of Sandra and Wayne Allison (Rangiora), Avril and Graeme (Arrow Junction), a legend of a Grandad of Vanessa and Jason, and Great-grandad of Olivia, Macklin, and Kaide. A service to celebrate Owen’s life will be held at the Wakatipu Senior Citizens Association, Level 1/10 Memorial Street, Queenstown, on Thursday, March 23, at 11.00am. In lieu of flowers, donations can be given at the service for the Otago Rescue Helicopter. Face masks worn at the service would be appreciated. Messages to 24 Marina Drive, Frankton, Queenstown, 9300.
MORGAN, Maria Te Kaha
On Wednesday 15 March 2023, tragically taken in Ngaruawahia, aged 72 years. Cherished wife of the late Hami (James). Beloved Ma of Francis, LeRoy and Fiona, Nancy and David, Lillian and Doug. Beloved grandmother and adored great-grandmother. Most precious and revered Kura. A Tangihana will be held at the Taupiri Marae, 706A Kainui Road, Taupiri, on Monday 20 March, at 11.00am, to be followed by a burial at Taupiri Maunga.
COOPER, James Robert (Jim)
On Monday, March 13, 2023, unexpectedly, at Christchurch Hospital, aged 76 years. Loved father and father-in-law of Tania and Paul; Karyn and Paul; and Donna. Loved Grandad and Great-Grandad. Loved brother of Paul. Loving partner of Vivienne. Messages to the Cooper family, c/- PO Box 10345, Christchurch 8145. A private cremation has been held.
MACKAY, Dawn Valerie
Died peacefully 17 March 2023, in her 71st year. Loved mother and mother-in-law of Charee and Grant, Michelle, and Andrea. Beloved grandmother and great-grandmother. A Service for Dawn will be held at the Chapel of Memories, 32 William Street, Huntly, on Wednesday, 22 March at 11.00am.
Be colourful please.
All communications to the Mackay Family C/- PO Box 147, Huntly 3740.
BOYD, John Michael
Beloved son of Fred and Dot Boyd, loved brother of Larry and Maata, Rosemary and Roger Simpson, and loved uncle of all his nieces, and great-nieces and nephews.
“Enjoy your last train journey”
LOUGHTON, Patricia Elizabeth (Trish) (nee Dewar)
Passed away on Thursday, March 16, 2023, at the Archer Retirement Village and Rest Home, aged 85 years. A loved Mum of Alastair, Fiona, Nigel, Janice, and the late Mark. Loved sister of Ian, David, and the late Graham. Loved sister-in-law of Carole, Bev and the late Rosalind. Treasured Gran of her 8 grandchildren Maria, Daniel, Callum, Emma, Jessica, CJ (Clifford), Maddison, and Dylan. Loved aunt of all her nieces and nephews. A big thank you for the care and love given to Trish by all the staff at Archer Retirement Village and Rest Home. In lieu of flowers donations to Christian World Service (cws.org.nz) would be appreciated and can be made online. Messages may be addressed to the family of the late Patricia Loughton, C/- 19 London Street, Christchurch 8013. A celebration of Trish’s life will be held at the Canterbury Crematorium Chapel, corner of Linwood Avenue and Keighleys Road, on Monday, March 20, at 3.00pm.
HANNAH, Ivy Joyce (nee Duthie)
On Thursday, March 16, 2023, in the loving care of the staff at Resthaven. In her 105th year. Dearly loved wife of the late Allan. Loved mother of Kevin* and Gill (Hokotika), Neville*, Colin*, Russell and Heather (Ashburton), Noelene and Ian Dackers (Invercargill), Muriel (Gore), Margaret and Peter Gibson (Cromwell), Trevor and Fay (Cromwell), Leslie* and Janine (Invercargill), Barry and Heather (Rotorua), Ray and Helen* (Gore). A dearly loved grandmother, great-grandmother, and great-great-grandmother. A service to celebrate Ivy’s life will be held at the Gore RSA, Function Lounge, Bowler Avenue, on Tuesday, March 21, at 11.30am, followed by a private cremation. Livestream available at https
ALLAN, John
Loved uncle of Ian and Gaynor Gaunson, loved great-uncle of Nicola and Brendan Keen, Matthew and Alisha Gaunson, Jonathan and Charlotte Gaunson, and great-great-uncle of Caitlin, Ella, Sophie, Joshua, Emily, and Hunter. Will be sadly missed.
YEE, Fung Nor (Nor)
Passed away peacefully on March 14, 2023, aged 79 years. Dearly loved wife of Leo (deceased), much loved mother and mother-in-law of Grace, Wendy and the late Bob, and Beven and Jenny. Cherished grandmother of Zachary and Demelza, and Alexander. Loved sister and sister-in-law of Emma, Siu Lee, Fung Pin, Agnes and Eddie, Sandy and CK, Jobie and Larry, David and Yanmin, Pun Sai, Sarah and Nonie, Kevin, and Louie; Nam (deceased) and So-Yong (deceased), Simon and Kim, Ewan (deceased) and Faye, and Don and Linda. Much gratitude to the staff at Essie Summers Retirement Village, especially the excellent nurses and carers in the Special Care Unit. Messages may be addressed to The Family of the late Fung Nor Yee, c/- PO Box 39001, Christchurch 8545. In memory of Nor, donations to St John Ambulance would be appreciated and may be made at the service. The Funeral Service for Nor will be held in our Westpark Chapel, 467 Wairakei Road, Burnside, on March 25, at 10.00am. Burial to follow at Yaldhurst Cemetery.
FORSEY, Norman John
Peacefully exited life’s stage on March 12, 2023, after 85 years. A man of drama and music, family and history. A stickler for quality fabrics. He kept a phrasebook in his mind and greeted everyone in their own language. Devoted husband to the late Christine, Dad to Amanda and Jonathan, father-in-law to Catherine and the late Paul, Grampy to Sophie, William, Thomas, Isobel, Vina and Ryuzo. He loved all his descendants, near and far. A private cremation has been held. The family thanks everyone at Margaret Stoddart who looked after Norman so well.
He kept singing until his final days, and his voice will live in our hearts forever.
HODSON, Geoffrey Rex (Geoff)
On March 16, 2023, passed after a long illness at Christchurch Hospital, aged 66 years. Loved husband and best friend of Karen for 50 years, much loved dad of Teresa, and Scott, and loved father-in-law of Jody, adored grandfather and pops of Cody, Madeline, and Evelyn, loved brother, brother-in-law, uncle and friend. Messages may be addressed to The Family of the late Geoffrey Hodson, c/- PO Box 39127, Christchurch 8545. In lieu of flowers donations to St John would be appreciated, and may be made at the service or online at
SANDFORD, Vicky (Aunty Vicky)
With broken hearts we would like to let everyone know our beautiful mum, nana, aunty Vicky passed on Friday, 17th March 2023. Adored wife of Allan of 59 years. Loved mum of Joyleene and Darren. Dearly loved nana to all her moko’s. Loved by all who knew her. In lieu of flowers a donation to the Opunake Cottage Rest Home would be greatly appreciated and may be left at the service. A final farewell for Vicky will be held at the Our Lady Star Of The Sea Catholic Church, Whitcombe Road, Opunake on Wednesday, 22nd March 2023 at 1.00pm. Followed by her interment at the Opunake Cemetery.
MEYERS, Phyllis Judith (Judy)
On Monday, March 13, 2023, peacefully at Springlands Lifestyle Village. Aged 90 years. Loved wife of Ollie (deceased), loved mother and mother-in-law of David and Kerry, Helen and Malcolm Neame, and Philip and Charles. Loved special grandmother of Micayla, Hannah and Johnny. Messages may be sent to 167 Marama Road, Seddon 7285. A private farewell has taken place.
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