KENNEDY, Craig ‘Yoz’
13.09.1962 — 7.03.2023
Aged 60. It is with heavy hearts we share that Craig passed away suddenly on Tuesday, March 7. He has a big heart, loves people, and is a talented engineer with a brilliant mind. He is an amazing father to Lucia and patient husband to Wendy. He is leaving many people with his unique signature on their hearts. His memorial service will be held on Friday, March 17, 6.00pm, at 1027 Cafe, 1027 Ferry Road, followed by a celebration later that evening. Craig had a family cremation on Thursday. Craig’s got his kayak and paddle, and back on the rivers he loved so much. Any communications can be sent to Wendy.pilot@xtra.co.nz
LAWN, Dawn Desma (Dawnie)
Passed away peacefully at Bupa Parkstone Care Home on Thursday, March 9, 2023, aged 91 years. Late wife of the late Gordon. Cherished and adored mother and mother-in-law of Graham and Debbie, Sandra and Mark, Yvonne and Wayne and the late Murray. Treasured Nana and GG to Jason, Aaron, Melanie, Amanda and her 6 great-grandchildren. Dawn’s family would like to express their sincere thanks to the wonderful caregivers and nurses at Bupa Parkstone Care Home in particular Luannie, Dr Chin and their team. A service to celebrate Dawn’s life will be held at the John Rhind Chapel, entry from London and Whitmore Streets, Richmond on Tuesday, March 14 at 10.00am.
IRWIN, Joy
Peacefully died in her 95th year, on March 5, 2023. Dearly loved mother and mother-in-law of Jan & Ross (dec) McKinnon. Beloved Grandma of Julena, Scott, Briar & Kirk. Adored Gigi of Quinn (dec), Chiara, Francesca, Annabel & Mackenzie.
Thanks for the wonderful memories - we love you.
All communications, please, to Simply Funerals, PO Box 10356, Te Rapa, Hamilton 3242.
OGILVIE, Douglas Charles
19.5.1987 — 4.3.2023
Died as a result of a car accident in Nelson, aged 35 years. Very much loved son of Tanya and the late Ian McConchie (Kaikoura) and Iain Ogilvie (Auckland). Loved brother and uncle of Gavin and Jane; Mark, Emma, and Maxx, Hamish and Consuelo, and Dean and Amy. Loved Grandson of Shona Rice and Colleen Rice. Loved nephew of Paul and Jill; Ellie and James, Andrew and Polly, Jenny and Sean; Alex, Avalon and Nathan, Melanie and Chris, Kelvin and Yadira. Loved to bits by his partner Latara. A service to celebrate Douglas’s life will be held at the Kaikoura Trotting Club, South Bay, Kaikoura, on Monday, March 13, at 2.00pm. Messages may be sent c/- Late Douglas Ogilvie, PO Box 134, Kaikoura.
PREVAL, Eileen
Peacefully at home on 9 March 2023 surrounded by her family who sang her into the next life. Adored mother of Nick, Felix, Sadie and Jake. Beloved grandma of Lupe, Soren, Remy and Miles.
‘The twinkle never
left her eyes’
Please join us for a celebration of Eileen’s life at Tawa Union Church, 6 Elena Place, Tawa, Wellington on Tuesday 14 March 2023 at 1.00pm.
RYDER, Alan Spencer Guy
On March 7, 2023, passed peacefully at Christchurch Hospital surrounded by his loving family, aged 86 years. Dearly loved husband of Maureen, treasured father and father-in-law of Matt and Dianne, Guy and Linda, much loved grandad (Al) of Zac, and Dylan; Sam, and Ben.
A hardworking, well respected gentleman who put family first and lived life to the fullest.
Special thanks to the team at Christchurch Hospital and to the team at St John for their exceptional care and support of Alan. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made online to Doctors without Borders, https
GODFREY, Lance
On March 9, 2023 peacefully at Elderslea Rest Home, Upper Hutt, in the presence of his beloved wife Marina; aged 98 years. Dearly loved father and father-in-law of Jonathan & Janette, Sharron & Nicholas, Peter & Rosalind, Timothy & Angela (UK). Much loved Grandad of Lance, Wilfred, Callum, Sean, Hayden, James, Anthony, Campbell, Abigail, Emily, Gemma and Annabel. Great Grandad of Phoebe and Ari. In lieu of flowers donations to the Wellington Free Ambulance would be appreciated and may be left at the service or made online www.wfa.org.nz.... A celebration of Lance’s life will be held in Kingswood, Cnr King & Cairo Street, Upper Hutt on Wednesday, March 15, 2023, at 1.30pm, followed by interment at Akatarawa Cemetery.
“Awaiting the coming of his Saviour, Jesus Christ”
WOOD, Linda Lee (Thompson)
Passed away suddenly on
7 March 2023, aged 58 years, in Wellington. Cherished mother of Jesse Wood. Avid sports junkie/journalist. A funeral service will be held at St Hilda’s Anglican Church, 311 The Parade, Island Bay, Wellington, on Thursday 16 March 2023 at 1.00pm, followed by a private cremation. Livestream link for the service as follows https
ACHILLES, Patrick Graham
Sadly passed away on March 1, 2023, aged 77. Loving husband to the late Diane. Beloved father and father-in-law of Sharlene and Paul, grandad to Ryan, and Tara. Much loved father and father-in-law of the late Daniel, and Ngarita, grandad to Jake, Sam, and McLane. Loved brother of Rhonda and the late John. A cherished uncle, cousin, and nephew. Special thanks to the staff at Avon Lifecare and the doctors and nurses at Burwood Hospital for the care given to Pat. Messages to the Achilles family, c/- PO Box 10335, Christchurch. A Funeral Service for Pat will take place at Ruru Lawn Cemetery, Ruru Road, Christchurch, on Wednesday March 15, at 10.30am.
KERAPA, Pamela June (June)
On March 9, 2023, peacefully at Christchurch Hospital after a sudden illness with her loving family beside her, aged 82 years. Dearly loved mum and mum-in-law of Leon, Shane, Neil and Sandra, the late Tessa, and Landas Conrad, and Vicki. Loved and cherished grandmother and great-grandmother of Natasha, Corey, Georgia, Jackie, Hayden and Sheris, David, Evan and Sapphire, Jordan and Maria, James, Jacob and the late Waiwhetu Marama; Navaeh, Lewis, Manawataki te paea, Titirea aonui and Tamatea aio. June will be resting at her home in Kaiapoi from today (Saturday) for those wanting to pay their respects. Messages may be addressed to The Family of June Kerapa, c/- PO Box 26112, Christchurch 8148. A Celebration of June’s life will be held at the Hornby Rugby League Clubrooms, 422 Halswell Junction Road, Islington, on Tuesday, March 14, at 1.00pm.
LYNCH, Jessie Douglas (nee Nisbet)
Passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family at Wellington Hospital on 9 March 2023; aged 78 years. Much loved wife and best friend of Davie for 56 years; adored mother and mother-in-law of Jenni and Trevor, Anthony and Rachael, and Andrea; cherished gran of Angus, Harrison and Cailyn. A service to celebrate her life will be held in Cornwall Manor, cnr Knights Rd & Cornwall St, Lower Hutt, on Wednesday 15 March, at 10.30am, followed by interment at Akatarawa cemetery. Jessie would like people who attend to wear bright clothing please. All messages to “the Lynch family” PO Box 30-127, Lower Hutt 5040.
McDOWALL, Cecelia Margaret
15.9.1947 — 9.3.2023
Ashburton, previously of Gore. Loved wife of the Late Cairn McDowall (Gore).Precious and loved Mum of Isobel and Warren Gentle (Ashburton) the late Barry, Brent and Dianne Braithwaite (Bribie Island, Australia) Niq James (Christchurch) late Matthew Braithwaite (Gore). Loved Gran of Tori and Zeir, Taine, Madison, Francine and Gavin, Yazmin and Kadin, Keegan and Hannah. Loved great-Gran of Bonnie and Kush, Jessie, Fletcher, Zephyr, Harper. Loved great-great-Gran of Avani. Dear friend of Robyn, Gran to Mandy, Ryan, Michelle and Krystal and God Mum of Mere (Gore), special friend to Colleen (Ashburton). Cherished daughter of the late Edith and Percy Botting and loved sister and sister in law of the late Victor and Noelene Botting, Eoin (late) and Joan Botting, Alan (late) and Mavis Botting, Lloyd and Terrill (Late) Braithwaite, Lex (late) and Barbara Waters (Australia). Loved Aunty Cess to all her nieces and nephews. Messages to Cecelia’s family, 32a Buffon Street, Waltham, CHCH 8023. A service to celebrate the life of Cecelia will be held at St David’s Union Church, Allens Road, Ashburton on Monday, March 13, at 2.00pm. A private cremation will follow. The family ask attendees to please wear joyful colours to celebrate their precious Mum Cecelia.
Death is no endless journey, no going on alone.
Only a pause, a quietness,
a going home.
BRINFIELD, Kenneth William
Passed away suddenly at home in Lower Hutt on Monday 6 March 2023, aged 61. Loved father and father-in-law of Karena and Liam (Aus), Marcus, Dion and Jesse, Jason, Jade, Shane (Aus), and Jamie. Loved grandad of Jet (Aus), and Silas. Loved ex husband of the late Cindy (Aus), Vivian, and Karyn. Loved son of the late Ken and Joan Brinfield. Loved brother and brother-in-law of Shane and Bettina (Aus), William (Aus), Glenn and Tamar. Loved nephew of Aunty Trisha, Aunty Jan, and the late Norman, and Bill (William).Loved Uncle, Cousin, Colleague and Friend to many. As per Ken’s wishes there will be a cremation only with no services.
You will be sadly and deeply missed, but never forgotten.
WRIGHTON, Robert (Bob) Cyril
Died peacefully at age 84 on 8 March 2023. Loved husband of Arry and step-father of Chris and Inge. Loved father and father-in-law of the late Nicki and Steve, Roger and Gosia, Katy and Guy, and Ben and Dikla. Beloved Kakek/Grandpa Bob of Ingrid, Phoebe and Greta, Anthony and Alex, George, Hugo and Eddie, Thomas, Tal and Mika. Special friend of Elizabeth. In lieu of flowers, donations to Blind and Low Vision or RSA can be made online at www.blindlowvision.org.nz... or www.rsa.org.nz.... Messages to the family may be left in Bob’s tribute book at www.tributes.co.nz... or posted c/- 4 Moorefield Road, Johnsonville, Wellington. A private family service and cremation will be held.
DELANY, Graeme Alfred (Grub)
21.02.1953 — 25.02.2023
Sadly passed away due to an accident. Dearly loved Dad and father-in-law of Tony and Teresa (Brisbane), loved Stepdad to Bruce Grieve (Brisbane), and Tina and Greg Anderson (Otorohanga), and loved Grandad of Jack and Max, Stephen and Bradley. Loved brother of Terry Delany, Sherran Agnew and Karen Delany-McLachlan. In honour of Graeme’s wishes a private cremation has been held. Messages c/- 138 White Rd, Hope, RD 1, Richmond 7081 or www.cloudybayfunerals.co.nz... A Memorial service will be held on Friday, March 17 at 1.00pm, at the Springlands Chapel, Cloudy Bay Funeral Services, 15 Boyce Street, Blenheim.
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