Death Notices

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Recent Notices in New Zealand

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HAMILTON, Kathleen Louise (Louise)(nee Longley)

On March 14, 2023 peacefully at her home in Upper Hutt; aged 82 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Graeme. Much loved mother and mother-in-law of Linda & Kevin Alkema, Beverley & Andy Boyte, David (dec), Peter & Sheryl, Gary & Faye. Loved Grandma of Sara, Amanda, Jared; Rachael, Chris; Daniel, Emily; Josh, Shanelle; Mark, Casey, and Great-Grandma of her 11 great-grandchildren. Loved sister, sister-in-law, Aunty, and friend to many. Sadly missed by all her extended family. In lieu of flowers, donations to Te Omanga Hospice would be appreciated and can be left at the service or made online at www.teomanga.org.nz.... Special thanks to Hutt Hospital and Te Omanga for their care of Mum. A celebration of Louise’s life will be held in Kingswood, Cnr King & Cairo Streets, Upper Hutt, on Monday, March 20, 2023 at 2.00pm, followed by private cremation. Messages may be sent to “the Hamilton family”, C/- PO Box 30-127, Lower Hutt 5010.

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CLEGG, Ernest (Earnie)

31.1.1941 — 15.3.2023
Peacefully at home after a courageous battle. Very loved husband of Wyn. Step-father to Rick and Sue Hartendorp, Robin and Shona Hartendorp, Lee Chilman and Leigh Morton, and Rose Hartendorp. Grand-pop to all their children and grandchildren. A wake will be held at his home on Saturday 18th March 2023. All welcome from 1.00pm onwards.

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JENKINS, Jacqueline Wedmore (Jackie)

Peacefully, at Holmwood Care Centre, on Tuesday, March 14, 2023, in her 98th year. Loved wife of the late Sid. Much loved mum, mother-in-law, grandma and great-grandma of Margaret and Colin, Sue and Paul, David and Loren, Sarsha and William, Tracy and Carey, Ben, Lucas and Joel. Loved aunt of all her nieces and nephews. Thank you to the staff of Holmwood Care Centre for their wonderful care and kindness over the years. Messages to the Jenkins family, c/- PO Box 10345, Christchurch 8145. In lieu of flowers, donations to St John Ambulance would be appreciated and may be made at the service. A celebration of Jackie’s life will be held at St John’s Anglican Church, corner High and Church Streets, Rangiora, tomorrow (Friday) March 17, at 1.00pm. Private cremation thereafter.

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EARLE, Dolores Mamae (Mae)

Passed peacefully on Tuesday, March 14, 2023, at the grand age of 92 years. Beloved wife of the late Harry, and dearly loved mother and mother-in-law of David and Rosemary, Ronamei and Ev, Billy and Lou, Henry and Marilyn, Alan, Anne Theonis, Rob and Nic. Treasured Nanny, Grannanny and Great-Great-Nanny to many. Mae (Nanny) will be sadly missed by her extensive family and friends and will be remembered as the strong heart and soul of our Whanau. We wish to thank the staff of Radius Hawthorne Ilam for taking great care of Mae over the past few years and Christchurch Crematorium and Lamb & Hayward for their care of Nanny. Mae’s final farewell service will be held at her family home - Elrae Lodge, 1105 Telegraph Road, Charing Cross 7671, Ph 021 998 204, on Saturday, March 18, at 12.00pm.

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FOSTER-HOLDER, Vivienne Ruby (Viv)

On March 14, 2023 peacefully at Te Omanga Hospice with her family at her side, aged 70 years. Dearly loved wife of Arohaina (dec). Adored mother and mother-in-law of Craig & Melissa and Richard & Johnette. Grandmother of Chase, Oaklyn, and Blaze. Great-grandmother to Damian. Special thanks to the staff at Te Omanga Hospice for their loving care shown to Viv and family. A funeral service for Viv will be held in Cornwall Manor, corner Knights Road and Cornwall Street, Lower Hutt, on Monday, March 20, 2023 at 11.00am. Viv’s service will be livestreamed, please contact Gee & Hickton for the link. All messages to the “Foster-Holder family” c/- PO Box 30-127 Lower Hutt, 5040.

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SULLIVAN, Louise Patricia (Lu Lu)

Passed away peacefully on Tuesday, 14 March 2023, aged 78 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Rangi. Loved Mother of Teresa, Eileen and Brian. Nanny of ten mokopuna Chanel, Ariana, Rangi, Joey, Jordan, Mitchell, Arake, Daniel, Maya and Kobe. More nanny to 11 great-mokopuna. All messages to the Sullivan family, C/- 167 John F Kennedy Drive, Palmerston North. A service for Louise will be held at Beauchamp Crematorium Chapel, 167 John F Kennedy Drive, Palmerston North on Friday 17 March 2023 at 2.00pm. We invite you to share refreshments with us after the service at 258 Ruahine St, Palmerston North.

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SKULANDER, Janette Mary

On Tuesday 14 March 2023 peacefully at Linda Jones Village, Hamilton. Cherished mother of Kevin. Mother-in-law of Zsuzsanna. Loved grandma of Kimberly. Sincere thanks to the staff of Linda Jones for their exceptional care of Mum.
‘Rest in Peace’
A farewell for Janette will be held at Woolertons’ Funeral Home Chapel, 8 Railside Place, Hamilton, on Tuesday 21 March, at 11.00am. In lieu of flowers, donations to SPCA would be appreciated and may be left at the service or online via www.spca.nz...

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CAMPBELL, Greta Muriel (nee Rogerson)

On Saturday 11th March 2023 passed away peacefully at Awatere Care Suites, surrounded by her family, aged 94 years. Loved and cherished mother and mother-in-law of Heather and Alan, beloved Nan of Lauren, Glen and his partner Eszter. 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 McDonald family, C/- PO Box 5523, Frankton, Hamilton 3242.

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DRY, Gordon Albert (Gordie)

On Tuesday 14 March 2023 passed peacefully at Village at the Park, Wellington. Aged 80 years. Loving husband of Robyn for 51 years. Much loved father and father-in-law of Conrad and Kate and Lance and Georgia. Adored grandad of Tom, Jack, Maddy, Oscar and Ollie. A great friend to so many. Special thanks to the staff of Village at the Park for their care and support of Gordie. In lieu of flowers Gordie requested that everyone pledges to always pay their subs!! Messages to the Dry family may be left in Gordie’s tribute book at www.tributes.co.nz... or posted c/- PO Box 14-366, Kilbirnie, Wellington 6241. A celebration of Gordie’s life will be held at Old Saint Pauls, 34 Mulgrave Street, Pipitea, Wellington on Wednesday 22th March 2023 at 2.00pm, thereafter a private cremation.

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COAD, Thomas Wilfred (Tom)

Passed away on Tuesday 14th March 2023. A service will be held at St Paul’s Union Church in Taupo, on Friday 17th March at 2.00pm, followed by a private cremation. In lieu of flowers, donations to be made to The Op Shop, Taupo.
Taupo Funeral Services Ltd
Member of Funeral Directors Assn of NZ

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COX, William George (Bill)

Passed away peacefully at Timaru Public Hospital on Wednesday, March 15, 2023; in his 91st year. Much loved husband of Honor for 59 years. Dearly loved dad (Pa) and father-in-law of Andrew and Alma (Cromwell), Matthew and Sue (Brisbane), Graham and Janet (Geraldine). Adored grandad of Joshua, Carlos, the late Jesse; Mitchel, and loved great-grandad. A service to celebrate Bill’s life will be held at St Augustine’s Church, 15 John Street, Waimate, on Saturday, March 18, 2023, at 1.00pm. Messages to

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HEKE, Edward Maurice (Eddie)

Passed away suddenly on Monday, 13th March 2023. Aged 61 years. Dearly loved son of Grace & Ranga. Beloved dad of Eden, Brodie and Cheynie. Treasured granddad of 4 grandchildren and loved partner of Kaye. A service for Eddie will be held at Hautapu Hall, Hautapu Road, Tamahere, on Saturday, 18th March 2023 at 11.00am, followed by the burial at the Mangarama Urupa, State Highway 3, Te Mapara, Te Kuiti. All communications to The Heke Family, c/- 3 Hallys Lane, Cambridge 3434.

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SUND, Gurdev Kaur

Wife of the late Parakash Chander Sund. Passed away peacefully on 14 March 2023. Loving mother and mother-in-law to Shiv Charan and Akwinder Kaur, Guru Charan and Surinder Kaur, Sarojny Devi Rahal and Narinder Rahal, Harrai Charan and Parmjit Kaur, Harkrishnan Charan and Santosh Kumari. Funeral on Saturday 18 March 2023 at 1pm Manukau Memorial Gardens. All communication to Peter 021391831

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HOPWOOD, Diane Eri (nee Heath)

Passed away peacefully, after a courageous journey, at Hospice Southland, on Wednesday, March 15, 2023, aged 75 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Doug. Precious and adored mother and mother-in-law of Debbie and Darren Vaeluaga (Christchurch), Julie (Inver.), and Gary and Ronda (Christchurch). Loved and cherished Nana of Bradly and Keegan; Bayley and Rory, and Nadya. Loved daughter of the late Ron and Eri Heath. Loved sister and sister-in-law of Murray and Ann and the late Shirley, Stuart and Lynette, Jennifer and Roger, Helen and Bob. Family wish to sincerely thank the staff of Hospice Southland for their devoted care of Diane and her family, and her special friends for their love and friendship over the years. A Celebration of Diane’s life will be held on Saturday, March 18, 2023 at 10.00am, in J Fraser and Sons Chapel, Corner Esk and Doon Streets, Invercargill. A private interment at Riverton Cemetery will follow. In lieu of flowers, donations may be left at the service for Hospice Southland. Messages to 44 Newcastle Street, Invercargill or Diane’s tribute page at frasersfunerals.co.nz/tributes where her livestream link is available.

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TAYLOR, Shirley June (nee Schrader)

May 8, 1930 — December 18, 2022
Our lovely mum and grandmother passed away Christmas week, December 2022. A private family cremation has been held as per Shirley’s wishes. Shirley’s family and friends invite you to attend a Memorial Service and celebration of Shirley’s life to be held at Aoraki Funeral Services Chapel, 160 Mountainview Road, Timaru on Tuesday, March 21, 2023 at 11.30am. A livestream of the service is available, please email- office@aoraki.kiwi.nz or call on 6862148.

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