O’CONNOR, John Patrick
Passed away peacefully on March 10, 2023. Dearly loved husband of Debbie. Loved Dad of Sam, Rory and Kelsey. Loved fur father of Finn and Charlie. In accordance with John’s wishes a private cremation will be held, a memorial service to celebrate his life will be held at a later date.
Collingwood Funeral Home Rotorua
BOWEN, Melva Kathryn (Mel)
Passed away peacefully on Sunday 12th March, 2023, after her long and courageous battle. Darling wife of Bernard (Barney), and loved mother of Karen (Perth), Shelley (UK), and Philip (NZ). Revered step-Mum of David and Michelle. Loved Nana Mel of William, Daniel, Emily, Jamie, Lucy, Emma, Ashley, Matthew, Madison, and great-Nan of three.
‘Requiescat in Pace’
Requiem Mass will be held at St Francis of Assisi Catholic Church, 111 Baillie Street, Thames on Friday 17th March at 10.00am, followed by interment at Totara Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, donations to NZ Cancer Society Waikato Division would be appreciated, and may be made online or left at the service.
GRIFFITH, Stephen Paul (Steve)
On March 12, 2023, at Nurse Maude Hospice, after a short illness, aged 66 years. Steve was dearly loved by Margaret (Maggie), Alex and Kate, Tony (deceased), Carol and Grant, Helen and Ian, Trish and Mark, and their families. Special thanks to everyone who has supported and cared for Steve throughout his illness. Messages may be addressed to The Family of the late Steve Griffith, c/- PO Box 39001, Christchurch 8545. The Funeral Service to honour Steve’s life will be held in our Rangiora Chapel, Wai-mana, 92 Kippenberger Avenue, Rangiora, on Friday, March 17, at 2.30pm, thereafter private cremation. To watch a livestream of the service, please go to lambandhayward.co.nz/obituaries and click on the link in Steve’s obituary.
BELL, Desmond Charles (Des)
On Sunday 12 March 2023 peacefully at Linda Jones Retirement Village, Hamilton, aged 86 years. Loving husband of Joy for 61 years. Much loved Dad of Craig and Jenni; Wendy and Mary; Dean and Catherine; Wade and Racheal. Adored Grandad of Laura, Joel, Hamish, Carson, Leah, Olivia, and Ashlee, and Great-Grandad of Oskar and Margot. Life time friend to many. A celebration of Des’ life will be held at The Henley, 151 Maungatautari Road, Cambridge, on Friday 17 March at 1.00pm, followed by private cremation. Correspondence to the Bell family, C/- PO Box 276, Hamilton 3240.
JOHNSON, Yvonne Cecelia
Peacefully at Gore Hospital, surrounded by family, on Sunday, March 12, 2023, aged 71 years. Loving wife of the late Koha, loved mother and mother-in-law of Candice (Gore), Phyllis and Marcus (Gore), Melanie (Invercargill), Jasmine and Howie (Gore), Dallas and Kat (Whanganui), Karmae and Mia (Gore), and a much loved grandmother and great-grandmother to her mokos. Loved second mother to Karen and Claude. Yvonne will be laying at Hokonui Marae, 11 Hyde Street, Gore, whanau and friends are welcome to come and pay their respects. Service will be held on Wednesday, March 15 at 11.00am, followed by interment at Charlton Park Cemetery, followed by light refreshments back at the Hokonui Marae. All are welcome.
HOEK, Leendert
Janet and Paul advise with great sadness the passing of their greatly loved father, Leen, on 10 March 2023. Leen was the dearly loved husband of Margaret (d) a wonderful grandpère and GD to Anna, Robert, and Alex, and a loved and good father-in-law to Phil. He was the last surviving member of his siblings, Jan, Arie, Alice, and Juny, and was a much loved brother-in-law of Rex (d) and Beryl, Michael and Helen, and fondly loved uncle of Debra and Gregory. Leen’s funeral service will be held on Friday 17th March at 11.00am, at St John’s Church, 16 Camden Street, Feilding.
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BRYAN, Richard Saville
15 May 1947 —10 March 2023
All our love always, forever in our hearts, to a wonderful father of Danielle & Kevin O’Gorman, and loving Poppa of Robbie & Michaela.
Cherished Father of Desiree & Stewart Watson, Proud Poppa of Annaliese & James, Jarrod & Grace, & Nick and Great-Poppie of Milla.
Loving father to Rick and Jo Bryan, proud Poppa to Ben Bryan.
Amazing Dad to Caroline Bryan & Damian Kells and a special Poppa to Max and Sam Kells.
Admired Father, friend and mentor to Philip & Natalie Bryan, loving Poppa of Jackson and Mia Bryan. Special and much loved Dad to Bernie Bryan & Nicole Oliedam.
Forever loved Dad of Alex Bryan and Lee Meikle, adored Poppie of Milani and Romy Bryan.
Very much loved Father to Bree & Luke Southcombe and soon to be Poppie to Embee.
WYATT, Leslie Neil (Les)
Peacefully in the care of Resthaven Village staff, Gore, on Sunday, March 12, 2023. Loved father of Angela Madden (Tasmania), and Father Hamesh (Winton), and loved Grandard of Joshua. Loved brother and brother-in-law of Dawn and Bill Sheddan, loved Uncle and great-Uncle of all his nieces and nephews and their families.
R.I.P.
Requiem Mass to celebrate Les’ life will be held at
the Church of Blessed Sacrament, Ardwick Street, Gore, on Thursday, March
16, at 1.00pm, private burial. Light refreshments to be held at the Gore RSA Clubrooms, 12 Bowler Avenue. Livestream available www.southernfuneralhome.co.nz... Donations can be made at Les’ service for Hokonui St John. Messages to 2E Albany Street, Gore 9710.
WALKER, Deirdre Christina (nee Woods)
On 10 March 2023, aged 82. Loved wife of Bruce; much loved mother and mother-in-law of Mike and Sue Antrobus; Stephanie and Graeme Old; Marie and Dave Paull; Pete and Jude Antrobus; treasured nana and great-nana to all of her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. A service for Deirdre will be held at the Pyes Pa Memorial Park Chapel, 403 Pyes Pa Rd, Tauranga, on Wednesday 15 March at 2.00pm. All messages to the Walker Family, C/- PO Box 650, Tauranga 3144.
DOUGHTY, William John (Bill)
Passed away suddenly on 2 March 2023, aged 78 years. Loved father of Jason and the late Keryn. Former husband of Lynne. Father-in-law of Michelle and Mike. Grandfather of William and Renee. Played his final round. In accordance with Bill’s wishes a private family service has been held. Communications to the Bill Doughty Family, c/- P.O. Box 3136, Greerton, Tauranga 3142.
MARRIOTT, Lilian Joan (Lil)
Passed away peacefully with family at her side on March 9, 2023. The Family would like to invite those who knew Lil to join us to celebrate Lil’s life on Tuesday, March 14, 2023, at 1.30pm, for a memorial service at Coastal View Lifestyle Village, 50 Clarence Drive, Bishopdale, Nelson.
MORAR, Hemalataben
Passed away peacefully at home on Thursday 9th March 2023 at 12.36pm. Darling wife of Amaratbhai. Beloved mother and mother-in-law of Viral & Swati, Bhavesh & Kanjna, Chandni & Sagar, Amrit and Ngarewa. Adored sister and sister-in-law of the late Nareshbhai and Bhanubhabhi, and foi of Vipul & Jignasha and Payal & Jaymin. Precious grandmother of Ariah, Khushi, Anaya, Riyaan, Shayden, Rhianna, Ethan, Maya, Patufeleti, Krish, Rianna and Aadhya. An incredibly strong women that will be missed dearly.
Om Shanti Om Shanti
Om Shanti.
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Porirua
BROWN, Norma Frances
Passed away on Friday 10 March 2023 at Julia Wallace Retirement Village, Palmerston North, aged 94 years. Beloved wife of the late Ron. Devoted mother of Warren, Murray and Lyn. Adored Grandma of Sam, Shem, Laura, Courtney, Rachel and Elizabeth. Cherished mother-in-law of Maria and David. A service to celebrate Norma’s life will be held at Pathways Presbyterian Church, 388 Church Street, Palmerston North, on Wednesday 15 March 2023 at 11.00am. Messages can be sent to the Brown family, PO Box 1014, Palmerston North.
BOWN, Megan Helen
Suddenly at home on Wednesday, March 8, 2023. Aged 16 years. Loved daughter of Helen Gardiner and James and Nadia Bown, sister of Luke, Rylie, George, and Leo. Beloved granddaughter of David and Marion Gardiner, Beatrice and David (dec) Bown, and Helen and Murray Stephens. Messages and flowers may be sent to Helen Gardiner, 72 Bells Road, Springlands, Blenheim 7272.
van de KERKHOF, Elisabeth Johanna (Elly)
Passed away peacefully on Saturday 11th March 2023 at Resthaven Home & Hospital, Cambridge; aged 87 years. Loved wife of the late Cor. Loved mother and mother-in-law of Maria and Iain Fenwick. Very loved Oma of Adam and Megan, and David, Great-Oma of Ethan, Sasha, Gemma, and Tegan. A Requiem Mass will be held for Elly at St Peter’s Catholic Church, Anzac Street, Cambridge, on Thursday, 16th March 2023 at 12.00pm, followed by burial at The Hautapu Public Cemetery. All communications to the van de Kerkhof family, c/- Grinter’s Funeral Home, 3 Hallys Lane, Cambridge 3434.
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