Death Notices

A place to remember and celebrate the lives of those no longer with us

Recent Notices in New Zealand

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BOLITHO, Trevor Herbert

Passed away suddenly at the place he loved, on Friday, March 10, 2023. Aged 67 years. Dearly loved husband of Rob, loved and respected father and father-in-law of Alice and Brett; Ben and Anna. Adored Poppa of Nikita, and Katelyn McMillan; James and Greer. A service to celebrate Trev’s life will be held at the Headingly Centre, Lower Queen Street, Richmond, Saturday, March 18 at 11.00am. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Nelson Marlborough Rescue Helicopter would be appreciated and can be made online at https

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STEWART, Anne Dunn Gay

Of Whitby, formerly of Paraparaumu, Kilbirnie and Glasgow. Peacefully at Mary Potter Hospice on Sunday 12 March 2023. Aged 81 years. Beloved wife of the late Robert. Much loved mother of Brian, Andrew, Iain & James. Thanks to the staff at Mary Potter Hospice for their love and care. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Mary Potter Hospice (www.marypotterhospice.org.nz) would be appreciated. A service to celebrate Anne’s life will be held at the Funeral Home Chapel, 9-11 Hinemoa Street, Paraparaumu on Friday 17 March 2023 at 10.00am, to be followed by private cremation. Messages to "The Stewart Family" PO Box 119, Paraparaumu 5254.

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BUSCH, Shane Stuart Alfred

On Friday, March 10, 2023, Shane passed away suddenly with Asthma, aged 48. Loved son of Marilyn and Peter (deceased), loved brother of Paul, Sue and Glen, brother-in-law of Natalie, and loved Uncle of Ben, Lewis, and Inez. Loved by his Auntys, Uncles and Cousins.
Now resting in peace.

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McLEARY, Claire

Passed away peacefully on 13th March 2023 surrounded by her family. Loved wife of the late John. Dearly loved mum of Sue, Jon, and Debra. Special mother-in-law of Allan. Loved nana to all her grandchildren and great- grandchildren. A service for Claire will be held on Friday 17th March 2023, 10.30am at Seddon Park Funeral Home Chapel, 49 Seddon Road, Frankton, Hamilton.
‘Rest in love Mum’

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BROWN, Lisa Marie (Bella)

On March 14, 2023 at Nurse Maude Hospice, dearly loved daughter of Anthony and Sharon, loved sister of Sonya, Stephen, Stephanie, Vanessa, Blinky and Mikaela, and loved aunty to Casey, Tara-Marie and Bella-Marie.
Will be sadly missed
Rest in Peace

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PORTER, Betty (nee Eaton)

Of Paraparaumu. With great sadness we announce the loss of our dearly cherished mother at Kena Kena Rest Home on Sunday 12 March 2023. In her 85th year. Dearly loved wife of the late John. Much loved mother of Lesley, Graeme, and Adrienne. Treasured nana, great-grandmother, and sister to Bob. At Betty’s request, a private cremation has taken place.

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McNAUGHTON, Ernie

Peacefully at his home in Clyde, on Monday, March 13, 2023, aged 80 years. Dearly loved husband of Launa for 54 years, adored Dad of Brant and Cathy, Nicola and Geoff, and Anna, treasured Poppy of Isabella, and William. Loved brother of Ritchie, much loved by extended Webster and Gray families, loved mate of Jock, loved and respected friend of many. A service to celebrate Ernie’s life will be held in Central Otago Funeral Chapel, 16 Ennis Street, Alexandra, on Saturday, March 18 at 10.30am, followed by interment at Clyde Cemetery. Livestream available at www.centralotagofunerals.co.nz.... In lieu of flowers, donations kindly accepted for St John Ambulance Service. Messages to 91 Newcastle Street, Clyde 9330, or mcnaughtons@theapricotestate.co.nz.

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MUIR, Murray John

Passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 11, 2023 in Flemington, Melbourne after a long illness. Leaving behind wife Lynette, father of Rochelle, Katrina, and Jared, father-in-law of Carly Ashford, and grandfather of Jonty, Khan, Azaiah, and Sadie. Loved brother of Julie Muir-Devlin, Mandy Gourdie, and Grant Muir, and brother-in-law of Mike Devlin. Messages to 18 Wood Leigh, Paraparaumu Beach, Paraparaumu. Service details to follow at a later date.

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EMSLIE, June Daphne

On 22 February 2023, peacefully, in Queensland, aged 84 years. Loved wife of Ron (deceased), loved mother of Grant (deceased), Tony and Dale, Peter and Sandy, Lynne and Lou, loved nana of Holley and Nicole. All are welcome to attend a casual gathering to farewell mum’s ashes at Waitara Cemetery, Bayly Street, Waitara on Friday, 17 March 2023, at 11.00am.

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CURTAIN, Gwenda Joan

Passed away unexpectedly at home, on Monday, March 13, 2023, aged 84 years. Beloved wife of William for 57 years, cherished sister of Lesley, and Mavis, much loved Mum and mother-in-law of Andrew and Donna, and Geoffrey, Grandma of Lachie, a good friend of Jo, and beloved by her extended family. Messages may be addressed to The Family of the late Gwenda Curtain, c/- PO Box 39001, Christchurch 8545. A Service to Celebrate Gwenda’s life will be held in the Nazareth House Chapel, 220 Brougham Street, Sydenham, on Monday, March 20, at 1.30pm.

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BROWN, Lisa Marie

Our Lissy took her last breath on Tuesday, March 14, 2023, at Nurse Maude Hospice, Christchurch, surrounded by her loved ones, aged 41 years. Dearly loved daughter of Sharon and Tony, dearly loved wife of Nigel, treasured mum and mum-in-law of Brittany and Jesse, Bastie, William, and NJ, and special nana of Zecke. Special sister and sister-in-law, aunty, cousin and friend to all. A celebration of Lisa’s life will be held at the Harewood Crematorium Chapel, Wilkinsons Road, Harewood, Christchurch, on Friday, March 17, at 2.30pm.

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COCKROFT, Valerie Dawn

It is with heavy hearts that we announce that in the early hours of Wednesday morning, March 8, 2023, Valerie quietly slipped away in her sleep, to be with the love of her life, her soulmate, Graeme. Dearly loved mother and mother-in-law of Glenn and Brenda, Sandra and Stephen. Very much loved and adored Nana to Michael, Serena and Shantelle, and of course much loved by all her extended family and friends. A Private family service and cremation has been held for Valerie, who has now left us to be once again in the loving arms of Graeme. Messages can be sent to c/- 148 Kelvin street, Invercargill 9810, or left on her tribute page frasersfunerals.co.nz/tributes

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KIMURA, Whaitikitiki (Anaru)

Matua, Tama, Wairua, Tapu me nga Anahera Pono me te Mangai e tautoko mai aianei, ake tonu atu AE!
It is with a heavy heart and great sadness we announce the passing of Anaru on 12th March 2023. Much loved Dad of Skye, Misty, and Ebony, Koro of Justice, Te Arepa, Kapereira and Khy-Noa, Great-Koro of Te Omeka, and life partner of Karyn (Gus). No reira okioki mai koe e te Papa, e te koroua, a taihoa ake nei ka tutaki ano tatou. A service for Anaru will be held at Tokorangi Marae, Tokorangi, tomorrow, Thursday 16 March 2023 at 11.00am, followed by burial at Te Karaka o Te Marae o Hine Urupa.
“Always with me, Always with you.”

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KENNEALLY, Owen(Nelly)

In our hearts forever.
A bond never to be broken. Love always Trinity Jane, the late Stevieowen Darryl, Brittany Esmay, and Corey-Ross Kenneally.

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KRAAL, Pieter

On Saturday, 11th March 2023, passed away peacefully at Churtonleigh Rest Home, in his 96th year. Dearly loved husband of Rita. Much loved and respected father and father-in-law of Geraldine and Steve McGovern. Loved by his extended family and friends. Special thanks to the staff at Churtonleigh Rest Home and the doctors and staff at Kenepuru Hospital who cared for Pieter over the last year; your support has been greatly appreciated. Messages for the Kraal family may be left in Pieter’s tribute book at www.tributes.co.nz... or posted c/- 4 Moorefield Rd, Johnsonville 6037. A livestream of Pieter’s service may be accessed via this Tribute page also. A Service to celebrate Pieter’s life will be held at the Guardian Funeral Home Chapel, 4 Moorefield Rd, Johnsonville, on Tuesday 21st March at 1.00pm, thereafter followed by private cremation.

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