SHIEL, Shona Jill
On March 3, 2023, peacefully at Christchurch Hospital in
her 95th year. Dearly loved youngest daughter of the late Lillian and Stephen Geary, much loved little sister of Dulcie Mill, Phillipa Geary, Paula Newell and Ngare Rutledge, adored mother of Vincent Lalor Stephen Shiel (deceased) and Christopher William Shiel (deceased), lovingly helped by her close family and friends over recent years. A long life filled with music and close friends. A family service has been held. Messages for the Shiel family may be addressed C/- 19 London Street Christchurch 8013.
“Sing Songs of Joy”
KYLE, Jocelyn Hilda
Peacefully on March 3, 2023. Dearly loved wife of the late Doug, much loved sister of Gerald, and Margaret, loved aunty of Richard and Karen, Susan, and Steven, and their families. Jocelyn’s wishes were for a private family farewell.
BAKER, Wayne Robert
1961 — 2023
Loved nephew of Wendy and Trisha, and Lyn and Noel.
KERR, Ray
Ray Kerr died on the Feast of the Assumption (August 15) 2021 but his funeral proceedings were stymied by the second Covid lockdown. The family are marking Ray’s life in the Basilica Parish, at 9am Mass (he was a regular attendee), on Thursday, March 30. Then, at 10.00am Fr Brendan will bless his gravestone at Eastern Cemetery (very close to the Main Gates across from Ascot Park entrance on East Road). After this, at around 10.45am we will have a morning tea function at Ascot Park. All who knew him are welcome to join the family to honour Ray at any or all of these events.
WILSON, Monica
5.12.1925 — 16.3.2022
Now that the threat of Covid lock-downs and restrictions seem to be a thing of the past, an Informal Farewell & Celebration of Monica’s life will be held at the Otaki RSA, Raukawa Street, on Thursday 16 March 2023 from 2.00pm.
SMALL, Murray James (Muzz)
On March 5, 2023, suddenly and unexpectedly at Christchurch Hospital, aged 58 years. Loved son of the late Matt and Nancy. Loved brother and brother-in-law of Adrienne and Wayne, and Peter. Loved father of Allison, and Matthew. Loving Grandfather and Uncle. A special cherished friend of Jo and will be sadly missed. Special thanks to the team in ICU at Christchurch Hospital for their care for Murray. In accordance with Murray’s wishes, a private cremation has been held.
HUDSON, Michael (Mike)
Passed away on 2nd February 2023, aged 92 years. Dearly loved husband of the late Carola for 62 years. Loved father and father-in-law of John and Fiona, Tom and Jo, Phyll and Stu. Adored
Pa of Tristrem, Piera, Lucia, Eve, Hannah and Freddie. A memorial service to celebrate the lives of Mike and Carola will be held on Saturday, 22nd April 2023, at 2.00pm, at Gwavas Garden, 5740 SH50. Messages can be sent to
the Hudson family, Gwavas Garden, RD4, Waipawa 4274.
POMEROY, Gae
Peacefully at Nelson Hospital on March 6, 2023. In her 84th year. Dearly loved wife of Barry. Much loved mother and mother-in-law of the late Robert and the late Karina; Shane; Vicky; Christopher and Linda. Proud Nana of all her grandchildren, late grandchildren and great-grandchildren. The friends of Gae are respectfully informed that her funeral will arrive at Collingwood Cemetery, Collingwood, for a Graveside Service on Monday, March 13, 2023, commencing at 1.00pm. Gae’s family wish to especially thank the staff at Summerset Village and Nelson Hospital for all your care and support.
MAY, Graham John (Shorty)
Died on March 5, 2023, at Christchurch Hospital. A short but vicious fight with Cancer. Dearly loved husband of Steph. Much loved father and father-in-law of Nick and Jax, and Special Grandad ("G-Dog") to Charlie and Evie. Much loved "Wee Dad" of daughter Jessie and loved son of the late Leslie (Johnnie) May.
We will miss you but will keep you in our hearts.
A gathering for family and friends to reminisce and celebrate his time with us will be held on Monday, March 13, 2023 at 1.30pm, at the Harewood Crematorium Chapel, Wilkinsons Road, Harewood, Christchurch. Messages to The family of the late Graham May, c/- P.O. Box 26112, Christchurch 8148.
JONES, Fredrick Robert (Bob)
3.5.1943 – 18.2.2023
Family and friends are warmly invited to attend a Memorial Service to be held at the St Mary’s Church Hall, cnr Girven and Marlin Roads, Mt Maunganui, on Saturday 18th March 2023 at 11.00am. Other messages to vrj0205@gmail.com In lieu of flowers please make a donation in Bob’s honour to the Waipuna Hospice.
SULLIVAN, Graydon John
1.8.1997 — 6.3.2023
A very much loved son, grandson, brother, nephew, cousin, uncle, and father. Taken too young. We are heartbroken, but you are in a better place and have been saved.
Fly high with the angels Bub xx
In accordance with the family’s wishes, a private cremation has been held.
MAY, Graham John ("Shorty")
Died March 5, 2023 at Christchurch Hospital. A short but vicious fight with cancer. Dearly loved husband of Steph, much loved father and father-in-law of Nick and Jax, and special Grandad ("G-Dog") to Charlie and Evie. Much loved "Wee Dad" of daughter Jessie, and loved son of the late Leslie (Johnnie) May.
We will miss you but will keep you in our hearts.
A gathering for family and friends to reminisce and celebrate his time with us will be held at the Harewood Crematorium Chapel, Wilkinsons Road, Harewood, Christchurch, on Monday, March 13, 2023, at 1.30pm. Messages to The Family of the Late Graham May, c/- PO Box 26112, Christchurch 8148.
COOMBES, Neill (Spotty)
Loved brother and brother-in-law of Ross and Lynnette (Riversdale). Loved Uncle Spotty of Maree and Mark Weller, Christine and Craig Barclay and their families.
PENROSE, David Frederick
On Monday, March 6, 2023, peacefully at Ngaio Marsh Retirement Village, surrounded by his loving family; aged 89 years. Dearly loved husband of Moira, much loved father and father-in-law of Penny and Peter Davies, Tom and Penny-Jane, the late Michael, Chris and Sharon, Nicholas and Kazue, Jonathan and Julie, loved grandfather of Rebecca and Logan Walker, Michael and Florine; Emma and Prakash, Matthew and Olivia, James and Chelsea; Jeremy and Olivia, Harper, Nathan and Linda; Luke and Vanilla, cherished great-grandfather of Flynn, Cora, and Archie, beloved brother of the late Heather. Messages to the Penrose family, c/- PO Box 111-01, Christchurch 8443. A Requiem Mass will be celebrated in Christ The King Catholic Church, 90 Greers Road, Burnside, on Tuesday, March 14, at 11.00am.
SHEWAN, Phyllis Ann
It is with great sadness
that we farewell our mother Phyllis Shewan after a tragic accident. Phyllis was a dearly loved wife to Graham Shewan, mother to Blair and Kelly, mother-in-law to Paul and Raewyn and much loved nana to Noah, Tessa and Micah. In lieu of flowers or gifts please make a donation to RSPCA.
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