MURRAY, Ian McGregor (Greg)
Greg went gently into that good night with his girls beside him on March 1, 2023 at Christchurch Hospital. Dearly loved by his wife, Wendy (You are the sunshine of my life), and his adoring daughters, Emma and Alice. Best Grandad ever to Joshua, Eliza, Louis, Rosa, Lilybelle and father-in-law to Nick. Loved brother of Caroline, Ken and Linda, David and Lyn and Stephen, his nephew, Hamish and nieces, Annie, Ngahuia, Aneta and Kelly.
He is sadly missed and loved by his many friends.
There will be a Memorial Service for Greg at Pigeon Bay Hall on April 30, at 2.00pm.
BOWERS, Alfred William (Alf)
Passed away peacefully at home on 7 March 2023, in his 89th year. Dearest husband of Raewyn and loved Dad and Step-dad of Julie, Donna and Janine, Steven, Brett and Jayne. Special Poppa to his grandchildren and great-grandies. Big thank you to Tash for her wonderful care and support.
Home is the hunter
Home from the hills
A private cremation has been held. All communications to the Bowers family, 364F Thames Street, Morrinsville 3300.
EVANS, David Edward Bryan
On 4 March 2023, David Evans entered the spirit world after a long illness. He is survived by his children Shaun and Charmian, and grandchildren Shannon, Liam, Tessa, Abby and Bronwyn. In lieu of flowers, donations online may be made to Mary Potter Hospice, Marypotter.org.nz/support/donations For those family and friends unable to attend David’s service, you can view the live-stream link, click onto Croft Funeral Home website https
SHAW, Marion Joyce (Joyce)
Aged 98. Passed peacefully with her loving family by her side, on March 3, 2023. Wife and best friend of the late Neville Shaw. Loving, humorous and respected mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and mother-in-law of Sandra Hunt, Libby and Brent Cunningham, Leonie Brown, Alice, and Simon Cunningham, Baie and Sunny Brown. In keeping with Joyce’s wishes, a private service has been held. Joyce has left everyone she knew with so many wonderful memories.
Finally together again with her soulmate Neville.
Messages to 12 Bond Street, Waimate 7924.
LARKINS, David Peter
Peacefully at Southland Hospital on March 8, 2023. Aged 64. Loved father and father-in-law of Tim and Fleur (Twizel); Kate and Matt (Oamaru). Much loved Granddad of Deakon, Alice, Frankie, Manning, Iva, and Arthur. Loved son of the late Peter and Marion Larkins. Brother and brother-in-law of Bev and Mike Johnstone. A private cremation has been held. A memorial gathering to share stories and memories of David will be held at 11.00am, on Sunday, March 12, 2023, at the Winton Golf Club, Sub Station Road, Winton. Messages to 59 Jessica’s Lane, Oamaru 9472 or to David’s tribute page at frasersfunerals.co.nz
GILMOUR, David Walter Bremner
(Reg No. S822358 Major (Rtd). RNZAMC) – Peacefully at Elmswood Hospital, on Monday, March 6, 2023, aged 87 years. Loved son of the late Lorna and James. Dearly loved brother Clare Bennell (dec), Noeline Saxton (dec), Vera (dec), and Brian (dec), and a loved uncle of all his nieces and nephews. Respected friend of Bill (dec), and Robinette Mehalski and family. Will be sadly missed. In lieu of flowers donations to St John would be appreciated and may be made at the service. Messages to the Gilmour family c/- PO Box 111-01, Christchurch 8443. The Funeral Service for David will be held in the Academy Funeral Services Chapel, 65 Main South Road, Upper Riccarton, on Tuesday, March 14, at 1.30pm. Private cremation thereafter.
HENDERSON, Tony Robert
Of Dannevirke.
18 March 1964 — 5 March 2023
Passed away peacefully at Dannevirke Community Hospital on Sunday 5 March 2023. Beloved son of the late Cynthia; and Noel & Sue. Loved brother of Fiona and Aaron. Treasured friend to many. In accordance with Tony’s wishes, a private service was held on Wednesday 8 March 2023 followed by private cremation. Messages to Tony’s family can be sent to 109 Tyndall Street, Pahiatua 4910.
DOYLE, Robin Jeffrey
(Late of Palmerston North and Christchurch). On February 17, 2023 at Christchurch; in his 74th year. Beloved son of the late Jeffrey and Iris Doyle, loved cousin of Bev, Denise, Gary and their families. At Robin’s request, a private service has been held. Messages to the Doyle family, c/- PO Box 111-01, Christchurch 8443.
MASTERS, Muriel Frances
On March 2, 2023 (aged 86) at Cashmere View Retirement Village, Christchurch. Beloved wife of Noel (deceased), much loved mother, mother-in-law, and grandmother of Steve and Amber, Stu and Nicki, Rich, James, and Chloe. Sister and sister-in-law to Janice and Ian, and stepsisters Trixie, and Annette. At Muriel’s request, a private service has been held. Muriel has been laid to rest with Noel at the Avonhead Cemetery. Messages to the Masters family, c/- PO Box 10335, Christchurch.
HURLEY, Michael Bernard (Mike, Max)
20.08.1958 — 06.03.2023
Mike fought a hard but very optimistic battle during his last five year journey but sadly passed away at Middlemore Hospital on March 6, 2023. Dearly loved and treasured husband and companion of Shona, dearly loved father of Luke (deceased) and Max. Dearly loved only son of the late Marie and Des Hurley. Loved brother and brother-
in-law of Helene (deceased) and Gary Stocker (Timaru), Angela and Garth Campbell (Dunedin), Clare and Anthony Gibson (Lincoln), and Kate and Wayne Tibbitts (Wellington). Loved son-in-law of Jim (deceased) and Fay Chisholm (Timaru), and loved brother-in-law of Lois Dungey (Te Anau), Ruth and Rodger Shannon (Pleasant Point), Lynne and Michael Porter (Timaru) and Alison Chisholm (Timaru). Cherished and respected Uncle of all this nieces and nephews and great-nieces and nephews. Mike was a great mate, friend and mentor to many. A celebration of Mike’s life will be held at Fountains Memorial Chapel, 35 Wood Street, Papakura, Auckland, at 1.00pm, on Monday, March 13, 2023, followed by a burial at Gatland Road, Cemetery.
Mike, you will be sorely missed. R.I.P.
LEWIS, Barbara (nee Keen)
Of Hastings (formerly of Wellington and England), passed away peacefully, in her 97th year, on March 7, 2023, enveloped in the love and care of family and friends. Beloved wife of ‘Lew’ and sister of Ernest (both deceased), James (deceased), Michael, Pat (deceased), Brenda, and Yvonne. A “better than your average aunt” to her many nieces and nephews and their children. Our heartfelt thanks to the Staff of Duart House, Havelock North, for their care and compassion during Barbara’s short stay with them. According to Barbara’s wishes, she has been cremated privately. In lieu of a formal funeral service, a gathering to celebrate and remember Barbara will be held at a later date. Please contact Megan for further information about this (65meg@hotmail.co.nz). Messages to Barbara’s Family, c/- PO Box 439, Napier 4140.
“An amazing woman to so many people, who will be sorely missed by us all”.
STEWART, Alan Parkes
Peacefully on Wednesday 8 March 2023 at Whanganui Hospital, aged 93 years. Much loved husband of Helen for 64 years. A much loved Dad of Susan and Robin, John and Brenda, Andy, and Catherine. Cherished Poppa to all his grandchildren and his great-granddaughter. In accordance with the family’s wishes, a private farewell has been held.
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MacDONALD, Heather Lilian
Wife of Neil. Mother of Michelle and Hamish. Mother-in-law of Lucy. Nana of Helena and Conor. Sister and sister-in-law of Allan and Helen, David and Alison, Leslie (dec) and Raewyn, Russell and Wendy, Stewart, Gilbert (dec) and Jenny MacDonald, Cicely, and Stan (dec) LeCompt, John, and Shirley (dec) MacDonald, Heather and Neville Moore. At Heather’s request a private funeral has been held. Messages to
AGNEW, Ivan James
Died on March 6, 2023, in Auckland, aged 80, in the arms of those who loved him. Beloved husband of Jill, father and father-in-law of Leonie, Cedric, Donna and Che. Grandfather of Quinn and Emmie. Currently enjoying an endless happy hour in Heaven. Funeral at Our Lady Star of the Sea Church, 24 Picton Street, Howick, Auckland, at 1.30pm, on Tuesday, March 14.
HARRIS, Peter Raymond
Suddenly, and unexpectedly at home, in Christchurch, on March 6, 2023, aged 65 years. Much loved husband and soulmate of Donna. Loved dad of Kelsie (UK), and loved dad and best mate of Sean. Dearly loved big brother of Margaret and Russell, and a much loved brother-in-law, uncle and great-uncle. Heartfelt thanks to the first responders, including the tradies. Messages may be addressed to The Family of the late Peter Harris, c/- PO Box 39001, Christchurch 8545. A Celebration of Peter’s life will be held in our Westpark Chapel, 467 Wairakei Road, Burnside, on Monday, March 13, at 2.00pm, followed by burial at Yaldhurst Cemetery.
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