ROBINSON, Rae Mary
(14.4.1930) A month short of her 93rd birthday. Passed away at Nelson Hospital on March 9, 2023 with all of her family by her side. Loved and loving Mum and Mum-in-law of Chris and Trish (deceased) Greg, Juliet and Mark. An adored Grandmother and Great-Grandmother. As Rae wished, a funeral service has been held. Messages to 20 The Drive, Richmond, or via email to
WALSH, Vera Joy (Joy)
Peacefully, surrounded by family, at Windsor Park Care Home, on Saturday, March 11, 2023. Dearly loved wife and soulmate of dearest John*, dearly loved and treasured mother of Angela, Kevin*, Jillian*, Maree, Leanne and Denise, respected mother-in-law of Russell, Maurice, Ross and David, devoted and adored Grannie and great-Grannie.
R.I.P
Requiem Mass has been celebrated and a family service held.
(*denotes deceased)
SHAW, Amy Elizabeth
On Saturday 11th March 2023 at Mary Shapley Care Home, Whakatane; in her 93rd year. Dearly loved wife of the late Trevor. Loved mother and mother-in-law of Alan and Angela, Jim and Helen (dec), and Lynda (dec). Loved nana of all her grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren. Special thanks to the staff of Mary Shapley Care Home for their wonderful care of mum. In accordance with Amy’s wishes a private service and cremation has been held. Communications please to the Shaw Family, C/- PO Box 2070, Whakatane 3159 or online at willettsfuneralservices.co.nz
McKERCHAR, Colin James
After a valiant battle he lost the fight on Friday, March 10, 2023. He had a private service surrounded by family. He was the much loved son of Kathy and Ian McKerchar. Loved brother of the late Annette and the late Robyn and cherished big brother to Dale. Loved father of Daniel and Morgan, grandfather to Tim, Hadley and Hunter and best friend and companion to Donna. Messages to 85 Jenkin St, Invercargill 9812.
SUMMERTON, Brent Ainsley
On Tuesday, March 14, 2023, peacefully at his home. Dearly loved husband of Delwyn, dearly loved father and father-in-law of Sam and Tess, Abbey and Murdoch, Kate and Cam. Adored grandad of Pyper, Marco, William and George. Beloved son of Rosie and the late Sven, and a loved brother and brother-in-law. Messages may be sent to 138 Torquay Street, Kaikoura 7300. A private cremation has been held. A celebration of Brent’s life will be held at The Upper Room, Kaikoura, from 3.00pm on Saturday, March 25.
WRIGHT, Jamie Michael
21.6.1970 — 14.3.2023
Jamie has passed after a year long battle, in the presence of his loving wife, Toni and the Angels at Arohanui Hospice. Father of Kyle. Step-father of Amanda and Kane. Brother of Brendon, Mat and Levana. Step-son of Raylene. Granddad of Ryder, Tryton, and Leo. Daddy of Evie, and Vayda. A loved son-in-law and brother-in-law. Loved by his aunties and uncles and cousins. In accordance with Jamie’s wishes, a private cremation has been held.
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LITTLE, Michael Shane
On Sunday 12th March 2023 at Hutt Hospital, in his 73rd year. Husband of the late Makere. Loved Dad of David & Wendy; Raylene & William; Dionne & Damien; and Amber. Loving Poppa Little to Caleb, Jono, Angus, Piper, Emmersyn, Kobe, Xavier, Bailey, Chante, Liam, Aria-Haven and Poppy. Great-Grand Poppa of Hudson, Reign and Poro. Michael will be missed by his extended family and friends. All communications to the Little Family can be sent c/- PO Box 30067, Lower Hutt. A service for Michael will be held in the Croft Centennial Chapel, 2 Osborne Place (off Queens Drive), Lower Hutt, on Monday 20th March 2023 at 1.00pm, thereafter interment in the Taita Lawn Cemetery.
BUNN, Jennifer Ann (Jenny)(nee Mulligan)
Peacefully at home, surrounded by the love of her family, on Tuesday 14 March 2023, aged 53 years. Dearly loved wife of Shayne for 34 years. Loved mum and mother-in-law of Luke and Maria, and Kasey and Morgan Win. Adored Grandma of Jack, Keira and Patrick, cherished by her ging-a-lings Kendal and Kaylee. Loved by all her family and extended family. If you would like to continue Jenny’s support towards the care of families in our community for either Hospice Taranaki 15-3948-0365008-080 or Inglewood District Health Trust 15 3946 0357071 00 REF
MORTON, Sarah Elizabeth
We mourn the loss of Sarah who passed away suddenly and peacefully at home. Loved daughter of the late Bill and Beth Morton. Cherished sister of Tom, aunt of Samantha and Nickolas, and great-aunt of Walter. Sarah will be dearly missed by family and friends. In accordance with the family’s wishes, a private cremation has taken place. Gatherings to celebrate Sarah’s life will be held in both Auckland & Whanganui to accommodate her many cherished friends. Dates to be confirmed. Any communications to Tom at tomcmorton@gmail.com
Dempsey & Forrest
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DRYDEN, Valda
27.5.1934 — 15.3.2023
Passed away peacefully, surrounded by family, in Taupo. Dearly loved wife to the late Don. Treasured mum and mother-in-law to Roger and Kim, Denise and Phil. Precious nana to Glen, Lucas, Emma and Tony. Special great-nana to Max, Sam, Jacob, Ava, Meilah, Arlo, Aaliyah and Ariel. A private burial will take place on Monday 20th March 2023 in Palmerston North.
Taupo Funeral Services Ltd
Member of Funeral Directors Assn of NZ
McKENZIE, Grant Andrew
Passed away peacefully at home, on Wednesday, March 15, 2023, aged 54 years. Dearly loved Daddyo of Hayden, Christopher, the late Rochelle, Nicole, and Samantha. Loved grandad of Savana, Mariah, Jamie-Lee, Amber, Maddie, Danika, Chelsea, and Levi. Loved son of the late John ‘Snow’ and Elma McKenzie. Dearly loved brother and uncle to his 10 siblings and their families.
Will be dearly missed, loved and remembered.
A private family funeral will be held.
CLEGG, Ernest (Grandpop Ernie)
Thank you Ernie for your support and loving interest in our family. You were always available and willing to help.
Dia luaths
Robin, Shona Hartendorp, Grandchildren Mathew, Nathan, Joseph, Anna, Great grandies Naiomi and Natalie.
CAVANEY, George Grant (Grant)
Passed peacefully at the Eltham Care Rest Home, on 15th March 2023, 15 days short of his 90th birthday. Special husband of Jenny, loved dad of Matthew, Richard, Janet (dec) and David. Loved stepfather of Phillip, Judi-Ann, Leonie and Debbie. Loved father-in-law of Tracy, Willie, Shorty and Paul. Grandfather and Great-Grandfather of heaps!!! Grants farewell will be on Monday 20th March 2023, 2.00pm at St Barnabas Anglican Church, Tasman Street, Opunake. Private Cremation to follow. Special thanks to the Eltham Care Rest Home. In lieu of flowers, a donation to this wonderful establishment would be appreciated - ASB 12 3019 0019311 00
POWNCEBY, John Charles
Passed away peacefully after a long struggle on March 15, 2023, aged 73 years. Will be dearly missed by his children Rob, Christaan, Bridget, and Oliver; his grandchildren Vincent, Sarah, and Xavier; and his great-grandchildren Katana-Jane, and Johnny. A gathering to celebrate John’s life will be held on Saturday, March 18, 2023 at the Glenbyre Tavern, 111 Keighleys Road, from 1.00pm.
WILKINS, Alister Maurice
Passed away peacefully at home in Motueka, on March 14, 2023, surrounded by family. Dearly loved husband of Eileen, and loving father and father-in-law of Angela and Ari, Darryl and Nicola. Loved Grandad of Jordan, Meila, Asher, Analese and Marco. Loved Alister to Micah. Brother and brother-in-law to Valerie and the late Russel Peak, Carmen and the late David McCormick, and the late Melva and Brian Park. Brother-in-law to the late Les Newport, Heather and the late Graham Smith, Malcolm and Doreen Newport. Special Uncle Alister to all his nieces and nephews. At Alister’s request, a private service will be held. Messages to 17 Goodman Drive, Motueka 7120.
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