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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HURLIMAN, Trevor

Passed away on February 18, 2023, in Levin. Brother of Terry, and the late Tony. A private cremation has been held.

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JOHNSTON, Hazel Winifred

14.01.1931 – 29.01.2023
Hazel was the cherished wife of the late Alex; and a dearly loved mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. Family and friends are warmly invited to attend a memorial service for Hazel at Hawthorn Den Inn, 141 Waikaka Road, Willowbank, on Saturday, March 18 at 11.00am, followed by light refreshments. Private cremation has been held.

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FOOKES, David Broadley

Passed away on March 3, 2023, at Anthony Wilding Retirement Village, Christchurch, aged 86 years. Dearly loved Dad of Richard, Helen, and Elizabeth. Much loved brother of Janet, and a loved Poppie to his grandchildren, Kate, Rebecca, Thomas, Sam, and Isabelle. Messages to the Fookes family, c/- PO Box 111-01, Christchurch 8443.
“Rest in Peace”
At David’s request a private cremation has been held.

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MEHLHOPT, Patricia (Pat)

On March 8, 2023, peacefully, at Windsor Care, in her 95th year. Dearly loved wife of the late Keith (Speed). Treasured mother and mother-in-law of Julie and Barry, and John and Doryta. Very much loved nana of Kris and Jen, Shievaun and Olie; Luke, and Alex and Sonia, and loved Nan-nan Pat of Emily, Connor, Willow, Felix, Poppy, Penelope, and Wesley. The family would like to acknowledge the amazing love and support shown to Pat by the staff and carers at Windsor Care. Messages to the family of the late Pat Mehlhopt, c/- PO Box 26112, Christchurch 8148. At Pat’s request, a private cremation has been held.

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HUNTER, Russell John

On March 7, 2023, peacefully at Nurse Maude Hospital, aged 85 years. Dearly loved husband of Christine, much loved father and father-in-law of John and Nic, and Nicholas, loved brother of Ross, Norman, and Donald. Thank you to the staff at Nurse Maude for their compassion and care of Russell and his family. Messages may be addressed to The Family of the late Russell Hunter, c/- PO Box 39001, Christchurch 8545. In accordance with Russell’s wishes, a private cremation has been held.

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ADAMSON, Clive Walter

Passed peacefully at Calvary Hospital on Monday, March 6, 2023, aged 87. Dearly loved husband of Brenda. Loved father of the late Roger, and Pamela Hood and John Cooper (Australia); grandad of William and Alexa, Dylan and Courtney, Isabella and Oliver, George and Laura; and great-grandad of Shilah, Carter, and new baby Mack (all Australia). Loved brother of Ross (deceased) and Fay, Barbara Kennedy, Jan and Alex Holms, and brother-in-law of Faye and Gordy Gibb; uncle of all his nieces and nephews. A service to celebrate Clive’s life will be held in J Fraser and Sons’ Chapel, cnr Esk and Doon Streets, Invercargill, on Wednesday, March 15 at 2.00pm, followed by private cremation. Donations to St John Ambulance Invercargill would be appreciated and can be made at the service. Messages can be sent to 28 Duncan Street, Invercargill 9810 or to Clive’s tribute page at frasersfunerals.co.nz/tributes where a livestream link to the service will be available.

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VELENSKI, Tania Marie

On March 8, 2023 at Christchurch Hospital, dearly loved partner of the late Allan Pashnatz, and beloved daughter of Paul and the late Margaret, and a much loved sister of Jo and John, and Brent. Messages to the Velenski Family, c/- PO Box 187, Lyttelton. Please could you wear something orange as this was Tania’s favourite colour. A Memorial Service for Tania will be held in the Oxford Club, 160 High Street, Oxford, North Canterbury, on Wednesday, March 15, at 1.00pm.

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FRUEAN, Lemi

Passed away peacefully, surrounded by family, on Monday, March 6, 2023, aged 71 years. Husband of Julie, Dad of Ricky, Aaron, and Salina, Granddad of Leziah, Mariah and Benet, great-Granddad of Amarnia-Rose, Rikke-Sana, and Iwi-Tane, Kane, Cody, and Eddie. Messages may be addressed to The Family of the late Lemi Fruean, c/- PO Box 39001, Christchurch 8545. In accordance with Lemi’s wishes, a private cremation has taken place.

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THOMAS, Trevor Gordon

On 3 March 2023, at home surrounded by family. Dearly loved husband of Ann. Loved Dad of Monique and Renee and Step-Dad of Michelle, Renee, Diane and Frank John. Loving Grandad of Jessie, Jesse James, Cole, Brielle, Jack and Alec, and Great-Grandad of Tyson. A memorial service for Trevor will be held in the Naenae Bowling Club, 25 Vogel Street, Naenae, on Friday 17 March at 12 noon.

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McDONOUGH, Terryl Anna

On Saturday, March 4, 2023, in Hervey Bay, Queensland, Australia. Taken suddenly at 41 years young. Deeply loved partner of Andrew Skerry (Australia), dearly cherished daughter of Christine and Kerry Soper (Australia) and Peter McDonough (Picton). Adored little sister and sister-in-law of Wade and Lisa McDonough, and special Aunty to Emma and Samantha.
"Loved by all who knew her"
‘There are special people in our lives that never leave us even after they have gone’

Funeral to be held Monday, March 13, in Australia. In lieu of flowers please donate to ovarian cancer research.

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MUGGERIDGE, Mary June (nee Nancekivell)

25 March 1927 —
6 March 2023
Died peacefully at Tainui Rest Home, in her 96th year, surrounded by family and staff. Beloved wife and friend of Ross (deceased 1988). Loved older sister of Ian (deceased). Beloved mother and mother-in-law of Alan (deceased 2000) and Janet, Marianne and Roger, Stephen and Lizzie, and Cindy. Beloved grandmother of Aimee, Rachelle and Genevieve, Lucy and Myfanwy, Jessie and Michael, Annie and Aiden. Beloved great-grandmother of Azra-Lily and Huxley, Vivian and Koru. As per June’s express wish there will be a private family gathering to celebrate the lives of June and Ross.
a simple cremation
& burials

Ph 0800 236 236

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MAIN, William

05.07.1934 — 07.03.2023
88 years. Jilly says goodbye to her dearest friend and greatly loved husband of 63 years. Much loved father of Tim, Sarah & Emma, to whom she owes immense gratitude and endless love. Loved grandfather of Jonathan, Laurence, Claudia, Madeleine & Elliot and great-grandfather of Margot. My heartfelt gratitude to the staff at Buchanan Wing, Village at the Park, for their loving care of William over the past 14 months and the Hospital wing staff for this past week. A private family function will be held for William.

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STEVENS, Lewer Frank

Formerly of Orakei Auckland. On 7 March 2023 peacefully at Te Omanga Hospice, Lower Hutt; aged 72 years. Loved partner of Carla Balfour. Loved father of Justine Randall, Auckland. Grandfather of Madison, Harvey, Aria and Zoey. Son of Jenny and William Stevens, and brother of Pola and Ivan. In lieu of flowers, donations to Te Omanga Hospice would be appreciated and may be left at the service or via their website https

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BROWN, Grant John (Brownie)

Loved husband of Jocelyn. Loved son-in-law of Maxine and the late Michael Hurley, and brother-in-law of Tony and Vanessa Hurley, Poss and Gael Hurley, Peter Hurley, and the late Sandra Hurley.

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MURPHY, Kevin Bernard (KB)

Suddenly at Tom and Miriam’s home in Perth, Australia, aged 70 years. Dearly loved father of Thomas and his partner Miriam. Treasured and appreciated younger brother and brother-in-law of Therese, John and Colleen, Anthony, Maureen and John Corby. Respected uncle of David, Megan and Aaron and Samara (both deceased). Maria (Lily), Joanne Gray, Therese, Stephen and Christopher, the late Nicole Corby.
Will be sadly missed.
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