ABERNETHY, Dr Malcolm James
Passed away peacefully after a brave struggle on 9 March 2023, age 64. Dearly loved husband and soulmate of Virginia, much adored father/ father-in-law to James and Jen, Jonathan and Anna, Michael and Jayde. Doting Grandad to Jack and Maddie. A kind, generous and distinguished man who will be missed greatly.
Forever in our hearts.
Grateful thanks to the many health professionals, carers and family who cared for him especially the team at Mary Potter Hospice. Malcolm’s service will be held at 1pm on Wednesday 15th March at St John’s in the City, Willis Street, Wellington. In lieu of flowers donations to
www.mnd.org.nz... or
www.marypotter.org.nz... The service will be livestreamed and can be viewed on the following link www.vimeo.com... Messages for the family can be sent to C/- Lychgate Funerals, 306 Willis St, Aro Valley, Wellington.
Lychgate Funerals
FDANZ 385 0745
www.lychgate.co.nz...
LYONS, Jim
OAM
29.07.1932 — 09.03.2023
Late of Faulconbridge. Formerly of Taikorea NZ. Much loved husband of Marie. Devoted father of Anne-Maree, Karen, Brett, Simone, Nicole and their partners. Adored ‘Poppy Jim’ of Sean, Roie, Will, Angus, Leon and Conner. A gentle man of integrity and kindness. A strong and dependable leader to his family.
He will be loved and remembered always.
A funeral service for Jim
will be held on Friday 17 March 2023 at Leura Memorial Gardens & Crematorium
1-17 Kitchener Rd Leura, commencing at 11.00am.
TROW, Morrison Charles (Morry)
Passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loving family, on March 10, 2023, at Taradale Masonic Rest Home and Hospital Care, Taradale, Napier. Aged 89 years. Loved husband of Anne and father and father-in-law of Vicky and Eddie Stewart, Lynda and Ross Jackson, and Jason Trow. Respected Poua of Casey, Cole, Ryan, Jason, Rachel, and Rebecca, and great-Poua of Lucia, Amelie, Reed, Milla, Archie, and George. Special thanks to the caring supportive staff of Taradale Masonic Hospital Care for their ongoing love and support to us all. In accordance with Morry’s wishes a private service will be held. Messages to Villa 7, Taradale Masonic Rest Home, 15 Devonshire Place, Taradale, Napier.
CAWOOD, Graham William
11.12.1958 — 10.03.2023
Passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family, aged 64 years. Dearly loved by his wife Alex; Children Darin, Paul, and Nicole; Sisters Sharron, Trudy, and Wendy. Cherished by his 11 grandchildren. Treasured son of the late Bill and Mollie Cawood. A huge thank you to Kerry from The Doctors and the Motueka District Nurses. No flowers please. A memorial service to celebrate Graham’s life will be held at the Golden Bay Motueka Funeral Home, 8 Inglis Street, Motueka, on Tuesday, March 14, 2023, at 2.00pm. Messages to 104 King Edward St, Motueka.
‘Keep On Trucking’
KENNEALLY, Owen (Nelly)
Peacefully, with family by his side, on Saturday, March 11, 2023. Aged 70 years. A dearly loved husband, father, grandad, great-grandad, brother, uncle, and a friend to many. A service to celebrate Nelly’s life will be held at the Eastern Cemetery (Block 53), on St Patricks Day, Friday, March 17, 2023, starting at 1.30pm. Leaving from 21 Iona Place, Invercargill, at 1.00pm. Please send flowers to Macdonald & Weston Funeral Home, Invercargill. Messages to “Kenneally Family”, PO Box 632, Invercargill, or you can go to Nelly’s Tribute page at mwfunerals.co.nz/s/nelly
SMITH, Father Ron
On 10th March 2023, passed away peacefully at Essie Summers Retirement Home,
Christchurch, aged 93. Beloved husband of Diana, Step-father of Alex and Jude, Father-in-law of Ruth and Nick, Grandfather of Zoe, William and Rita. Donations to Christchurch City Mission, in lieu of flowers would be appreciated. Messages may be addressed to the family of the late Father Ron Smith, c/- Hope Funerals Christchurch, 27 Amyes Road, Hornby, Christchurch 8042. The Funeral and Requiem Mass will be held 11am on Saturday 18th March 2023, at St. Michael and All Angels Anglican Church, Oxford Terrace, Christchurch.
“Jesu, Mercy; Mary, Pray”
BOURNE, John Frederick (Horse)
On 10 March 2023 at Auckland Hospital, as the result of a stroke. Much loved husband of Gail, and loving father and father-in-law of Carol and Stuart. Proud Grandad of Dylan. Twin brother of Sidney; older brother to Bob (deceased), and sisters Mabel, Janet and Cathy. Please check John’s Memorial Service details on The Davis Funeral Care Obituary Page. www.davisfunerals.co.nz...
FIFE, John Harold
Late of Matiere and Rukuhia/Ohaupo. On Friday 10 March 2023. Peacefully in his 85th year in the care of kind staff at Windsor Court, Ohaupo. Dear husband of Sheelagh (nee Goldfinch), and father and father-in-law to Patrick, David & Tracy, Anne & Steve, Helen, Kevin & Naomi, Chris & Catherine. Grandfather to 14 and great-grandfather of two.
RIP
Requiem Mass for John will be held at St Patrick’s Catholic Church, 625 Alexandra Street, Te Awamutu on Friday, 17th March 2023 at 11.00am, followed by interment at the Ohaupo Cemetery. Rosary Vigil to be held at 7.00pm on Thursday, 16th March at the church. In lieu of flowers, any online donation to Order of St John or Family Life International would be appreciated. All communications to the Fife family, PO Box 137, Te Awamutu 3840.
Te Awamutu Funeral Services, FDANZ.
RUTHERFURD, Jean Lillian
Passed away peacefully on Friday 10th March 2023. Aged 90 years. Loved wife of the late Alan. Loved mum and mother-in-law of Judith (Jude) and Paul Johnson, and Yvonne and Terry Macpherson. Much loved Nana of Simone, Megan, Jess, Alana, Hayden and their families. Proud Nana of her 10 great- grandchildren. Friends are invited to attend a service for Jean at the Beauchamp Chapel, 167 John F Kennedy Drive, Palmerston North, on Wednesday March 15th 2023 at 11am, followed by private family interment.
NZIFH
SCHWIETERS, Rita Elizabeth (Betty) (nee Meuli)
Peacefully in New Plymouth on Friday 10 March 2023, aged 96. Funeral details on Betty’s tribute page at eagars.co.nz/betty.
WAIRAU, Paihau (Peggy, Peter)
On March 11, 2023, peacefully at home while watching his beloved Crusaders, aged 86 years. Dearly loved husband of Joy for almost 60 years. Beloved Papa of Peter, Wayne, and Mason, and Papa Peg of Laken and Sapphire.
“Go the Crusaders”
Paihau will be resting at Rehua Marae, Springfield Road until his funeral service on Wednesday, March 15, commencing at 10.00am, followed by burial at the Tuahiwi Urupa.
TE RATANA TUPE, Boy Taani
On March 12, 2023 peacefully at Hutt Hospital; aged 82 years. Dearly loved husband of Mate. Loved father, Koro, Koro Koro, and brother.
MARTYN, Ian Donald
Peacefully at Wellington Hospital on 10 March 2023, aged 63 years. Loved son of Peter and Joy Martyn (both dec); loved brother and brother-in-law of Rosemary and Bill Moore, Judy and Evan Dumbleton, Philip (his twin), and Rachel and Mark Goston. Uncle of Peter, Robert, Colin and Kirsten, Caitlin, and Brooke. Heartfelt thanks to the staff and residents of MASH Ribbonwood (formerly Porch). Many thanks to the staff at Wellington Hospital and Kenepuru Hospital. Messages to the Martyn family may be left in Ian’s tribute book at www.tributes.co.nz... or posted c/- PO Box 14-366, Kilbirnie, Wellington 6241. A private funeral will be held.
GALLAGHER, Pauline Mary
Passed away at home surrounded by family, on Friday, March 10, 2023, in her 87th year. Dearly loved wife of the late Tom. Loved Mum of David (deceased), Corrine and the late Ian Swann, and Bryan, Barbara and Brian Tiffen, Alan (deceased), Sonia Gallagher and Murray, Raewyn and Neil Baxter, Paul and Ngaire, Craig and Tessa. Cherished Nana of 16 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren. Loved sister of Margaret, Owen, Helen and Kate. Messages to Pauline’s family may be sent to c/-186 Talbot Street, Geraldine. A Rosary Service will be held on Tuesday, March 14, at 7.00pm at the Fairlie St Patrick and All Saints Parish, followed by a Requiem Mass on Wednesday, March 15, at 1.00pm.
SUTTON, Wilma (Audrey Elizabeth) (nee Rae)
On March 10, 2023, passed away peacefully at Essie Summers Retirement Village, in her 91st year. Dearly loved wife of the late Peter, and much loved mother and mother-in-law of Mark and Dawn, Judith, Liz and the late Bill Beazley, and Chris. Much loved nana of Daniel, Marie, and Michael; William, Nick, and Ben; Lisa, Magenta, Reuben, and the late Jack, and their partners, and a much loved great-nana. Loved sister, sister-in-law, and aunt to her family in Australia and New Zealand, and a loving friend to many. Special thanks to the staff at Essie Summers for the wonderful care given to Wilma over the past four years. Cut or garden flowers please, or a donation to Dementia Canterbury admin@dementiacanterbury.org.nz in Wilma’s memory would be appreciated. Messages to the Sutton family, c/- 19 London Street, Christchurch 8013. The Funeral Service for Wilma will be held in the John Rhind Chapel, entry from London and Whitmore Streets, on Thursday, March 16, commencing at 10.00am, followed by interment at the Avonhead Memorial Cemetery, Hawthorndon Road.
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