Death Notices

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Recent Notices in New Zealand

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SHORT, Harry John Graeme

Passed away peacefully at Windsor Court Ohaupo on 11 March 2023, aged 85 years. Loved son of the late Percy and Nell Short. Dearly loved husband of Lynette (Lyn) for 64 years. Loved Father and father-in-law of Rob and Liz Short, Michelle & the late Jim Cameron; Fiona and Barry Gladwin, Harry (Jnr) and Alison Short. Loved Grandfather of 7 grandchildren and 7 great-grandchildren. Loved brother of Glennis and Cyril Fausett. A Family Cremation has been held. The Family thanks the Staff at Radius Windsor Court & Dr Pillay for their care and support. Correspondence to the Short Family, 50 Arnold Street, Cambridge 3432. In lieu of flowers a donation to St John Ambulance would be appreciated.
There are no goodbyes for us. Wherever you are you will always be in our hearts.
R.I.P.

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BARRON, Kim Rachelle

After a courageous battle with cancer, Kim passed away surrounded by her family at Te Rangimarie Hospice on Sunday 12 March 2023 aged 51. Dearly loved and devoted mother of Grace, Charlie, and Sam Collins. Precious eldest daughter of John & Carol. Sister and sister-in-law of Paul & Violet, Hayley & Wayne Thompson, Kristy & Jason Strachan and Adam. Loved aunty of all her nieces and nephews. Messages to the Barron Family may be left on Kim’s tribute page at eagars.co.nz/kim. A service to celebrate Kim’s life will be held at Eagars Te Henui Chapel, 174 Lemon Street, New Plymouth on Friday 17 March 2023 at 10.00am. Followed by a private burial.

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PICKFORD, May Julia

On March 11, 2023, peacefully at Benhaven Rest Home, Upper Hutt; aged 89 years. A loved mother, daughter, and friend to many. Special thanks to all the staff who cared for her. A Memorial Service for May will be held at Benhaven Rest Home, 29 Golders Road, Upper Hutt, on Friday, March 17, 2023 at 11.00am.

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CALLAGHAN, Neil John

On 11 March 2023 passed away at his paradise called Lake Tarawera. Loved husband of Ngaire, father & father-in-law of Michael, Fleur and Paul, and Jane. Papa of Ella, Hannah, Samantha, Olivia and Reid and friend to many.
"You will never walk alone"
A Requiem Mass will be held at St Joseph’s Catholic Church, 88 Clarkin Road, Hamilton at 1.00pm on Friday, 17 March 2023, followed by a private burial. In lieu of flowers please donate to Hospice Rotorua.

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MAULDER, Rosaline Mona (Mona)

On Saturday, 11th March 2023 at Duart Retirement Rest Home, aged 92 years. Dearly loved wife of Hylton John Maulder (deceased). Loved mother and mother-in-law of of John and Llanys, and dearest friend of Susan. Cherished sister of Helen, Theresa, Jack, Phyllis, Kevin, Joan, Tom, Kath, Patricia and Janice. Loved nana of Johnathan and Michael, and great-grandmother to Shyla and Wyatt. Treasured aunty to all her nieces and nephews. A Service for Mona will be held at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church, 85 Te Mata Road, Havelock North, on Thursday, 16th March 2023 at 1.00pm, followed by a private cremation. Heartfelt thanks to the staff of Duart Care, Havelock North. All messages posted to ‘‘The Maulder Family” C/o PO Box 8424, Havelock North 4157.

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WOODNEY, Mavis Mary Theresa

Of Heretaunga. Peacefully
at St. Joseph’s Home of Compassion, Silverstream on 11 March 2023. Beloved mother of Denise, Bill, Christine and Louise. Treasured Nana of Hana, Callum, Kate, Ryan, Daniel, Zac, Sam, Tom, Josh, and Ethan, and 7 great-grandchildren. Requiem Mass for Mavis will be celebrated in the Church of Our Lady of Grace, 5 Palmer Crescent, Heretaunga on Thursday 16 March 2023 at 1.00pm, thereafter to Akatarawa Cemetery.

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KAPOOR, Esther Ellen

On Friday 10th March 2023. Devoted wife of Robin 60 years. Loved mother of Warren, Shane and Cheryl and Grandmother to Karl, Justin, Cameron, Megan, Richard, Peter, Jennifer and Alister and Great-Grandmother to George and Emilia. A celebration of Esther’s life will be held at V J Williams & Sons Chapel, 33 King Street West, Te Kuiti, on Saturday 18th March at 10.00am. For livestreaming details please email s.n.kapoor@slingshot.co.nz. Tributes can be left on our website www.vjwilliams.co.nz.... All communications to Kapoor Family c/- PO Box 241, Te Kuiti 3941.
In care of
V J Williams & Sons FDANZ

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McDERMOTT, Athol Bruce Lessington

Passed peacefully with family at his side on 9 March 2023 at New Vista Rest Home in Wanganui. Dearly beloved husband of June for 65 years. Amazing Dad to Lyn & Phil Durston, Carolynn & the late Grant Harper, Ngaire & Noel Leins, Heather & Rex Ham, the late Garth McDermott, and Malcolm & Sophia McDermott. Awesome Grandad and Great-Grandad to many. Loved brother of the late Lawrence, Gordon and Ron. Thanks to New Vista Rest Home for your wonderful care of our Dad in his final days. At Dad’s request in lieu of flowers please make donations to either Arohanui or Wanganui Hospice. A service to celebrate Athol’s life will be held at Cobham Chapel, 18 Morris Street, Marton, at 2.00pm, on Thursday 16 March followed by a private cremation.
NZIFH

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SCHWIETERS, Rita Elizabeth (Betty)(nee Meuli)

Peacefully on Friday 10th March, aged 96. Dearly loved daughter of the late Nicolaus and Rita Meuli, loved sister of Olga Meuli, Eric and Audrey Meuli, Nina and George Batty (all deceased). Loved Aunt and Great-Aunt to Gillian Boyce, Pauline Rutten, Denise Meuli and Erica Meuli and their families.
Will be sadly missed

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McBEATH, Malcolm John

Surrounded by his loving family, on March 12, 2023, at Margaret Wilson Home, aged 73. Loved eldest son of the late Hilda and John, loved brother of Wayne and Viv, Carlene and George, and the late Nigel, cherished uncle of Jason and Tracey, Anthoney and Anna, Jamie, Tristen and Cheryl, and Katrina and a loved great uncle of Alex, Logan, Kasey-Marie, Tamiti, Zek, Zakia, Ariana, and Wiremu. A funeral service for Malcolm will be held at Betts Funeral Services, 33 North St, on Friday March 17, at 1.00pm, followed by private interment at Timaru Cemetery. Messages to 2/49 Evans St, Timaru 7910.

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WEST, Nathan McDonald

Suddenly but peacefully passed away at home on Monday, March 13, 2023. Dearly loved husband of the late Elaine. Much loved father and father-in-law of Debra and Robert Cowan, Raewyn and the late Brendon Brownlie, Delwyn and Lloyd Brownlie, and Darrell West and Louise. Loved Pop of Kelly, Hayden and the late Marc; Shane and Michael; Bradley and Laura, and Nathan; and a much loved Old Pop. Nathan was a loved brother, brother-in-law and Uncle. A private graveside service for Nathan will be held. Messages to 256 Horwell Road, Dacre RD 2, Invercargill or to Nathan’s tribute page at frasersfunerals.co.nz/tributes

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KIRKLAND, Robert Duncan (Bob)

Passed peacefully at Taranaki Base Hospital on Sunday 12th March 2023, aged 91 years. Dearly beloved husband of Shirley. Much loved father and father-in-law of David and Kim (Canada), Wayne and Jill (Lower Hutt), and the late Philip and Joanna (New Plymouth). Loved Grandad to 10 grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren. All messages may be sent to ‘The Kirkland Family’, c/- PO Box 4016, New Plymouth 4340, or left online at wabraham.co.nz/notices In lieu of flowers, donations to Hospice Taranaki would be appreciated and may be left at the service. A service for Bob will be held at St Andrews Presbyterian Church, 72 Liardet Street, New Plymouth, on Friday 17th March 2023 at 12.00pm, followed by interment at Awanui Cemetery at 3.00pm.

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GENET, Stephen George

Passed away on March 11, 2023, at home, Christchurch, aged 73. Beloved son of the late George and the late Augusta Genet. Dearly loved father of Anthony and Tracey, and grandfather of Phoenix, Gryphon, Otis and Hugo, and brother and brother-in-law of Elizabeth and Richard. Friend of Joy, Jerry, Lynne, Richard, and Elda. A private cremation has been held.

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NOTMAN, Betty Lorraine

Died peacefully on 13th March 2023, aged 94 years. Much loved by her husband Allen. The most beautiful and precious mother and mother-in-law to Peter and Alison, Geoffrey and Anita, Steven and Claire, Amanda and Mike. Grandma and Nana to Josh, Sam, Jack, Ella, Katelyn, Tasman, Seth, Ruby, Jake, Lillee, and Poppy. Great-grandmother to Emma, Billie, Maggie and Jett. Thank you so much to the caring staff at Summerset Rototuna. A service for Betty will be held at the Seddon Park Funeral Home Chapel on Thursday 16th March at 10.30am, followed by a private cremation. All communications to the Notman family, C/- PO Box 5523, Frankton, Hamilton 3242.

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O’CONNOR, Kevin Brian (Hurk)

Suddenly at home on Friday, March 10, 2023. Loved husband of Jenny. Cherished and respected dad to Ellie and Stephen, Rory and Melissa, and Regan. Treasured Pop of Declan, and Ethan, and the fur babies Lollie, Charlie and Freddie. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the New Zealand Heart Foundation. A service to celebrate Hurk’s life will be held at Eagars Te Henui Chapel, 172 Lemon Street, New Plymouth, on Friday, March 17, 2023, at 2.00pm. As Hurk would have wished, please come brightly attired.

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