VEALE, Norma
Peacefully at home surrounded by her family, on Friday, March 10, 2023, aged 82 years. Daughter of the late Emily and William Jones, dearly loved wife of 57 years of Barry. Much loved mum and mother in law of Michelle and Greg and Graham and Robyn. Devoted and best grandma in the world of Mitchell, Indica and Amelia. Loved sister of Vic and a loved aunty of Karen, Denise, Lyndal and Ann-Maree and a good friend to many, human and animals alike. Flowers respectfully declined but donations to the Red Cross and the West Coast Branch of the Cancer Society, would be appreciated and may be made at the service. Messages to the Veale Family, 95 Tudor Street, Hokitika 7810 or may be left on Norma’s tribute page at www.thompsonfd.co.nz.... Norma’s wish was for those attending her service, please wear bright colours.
A Funeral Mass for Norma
will be celebrated at The Chapel of the Holy Spirit, Seaview Terrace, Hokitika,
on Tuesday, March 14, commencing at 1.30pm. Following the service Norma will be Laid to Rest, in the Lawn Section of the Hokitika Cemetery.
CLARKE, Colleen (nee Whetton)
Peacefully passed away surrounded by family at Kemp Home & Hospital in Porirua on 6 March 2023. Beloved daughter of the late Roy and Elizabeth Whetton, and sister of Patrick (dec), Brian & Elaine. Loved mother and mother-in-law of Marianne, Marie & Kent, Christina & Pete, Yvette & Vaitoa, Wendy & Travis. Loved Nana of Hunter, Latisha, Leah, Kennedy, Mathayus, Jasiah, George, Hugo, Isla, Kyrie (dec), Memphis. Our heartfelt thanks to the staff at Marlborough Hospice, Palliative Care team at Wgtn Hospital, Mary Potter Hospice Wgtn, and Kemp Home Titahi Bay. A service for Colleen will be held in Gee and Hickton’s Guardian Chapel, Auty Lane, Porirua, on Tuesday 14 March, at 1.00pm.
Gee & Hickton - Porirua
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Tel. (04) 237 5332 FDANZ
CAPON, Rita Winifred
On March 9, 2023, peacefully at Radius Millstream, Ashburton, aged 99 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Alan. Much loved mother and mother-in-law of the late Geoffrey, and Shirley (Port Macquarie), David and Dot, Malcolm (Sydney), Peter and Lynley, Jan and John Butterick, and Heather McConnachie. Treasured ‘Nana Rita’ to all her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Messages to the Capon family, PO Box 79033, Avonhead, Christchurch 8446. A service to celebrate Rita’s life will be held at the Ashburton Baptist Church, Cass Street, Ashburton, on Friday, March 17, commencing at 1.30pm, followed by interment at the Ashburton New Lawn Cemetery.
HUBBARD, Barbara Gillian
On 10 March 2023, aged 88 years. Beloved wife of the late Ron. Much loved & cherished Mum of Stuart, Bruce, and Diana. Loved mother-in-law of Roger. Beloved Grandma of Olivia and Lucia. All messages to the Hubbard family c/- PO Box 4449, Hamilton 3247. Family and Friends are invited to a Celebration of Barbara’s life to be held at White Rose Chapel, 75 Cook Street, Hamilton East, on Thursday 16 March 2023 at 11.00am.
CARR, Kathleen Ivy (Kath) (nee Higham)
On Thursday, March 9, 2023, peacefully at St Albans Retirement Village, Christchurch, aged 94 years. Deary loved and devoted wife of Laurie for 70 years, dearly loved mother and mother-in-law of Phillip and Dot, and Janice and the late Jim, loved grandma of Robert, Amy and Andrew, Jeffrey and Ali, James and Fiona, and Patricia, great grandma of Krystal, Zoey, Lexi, and Cameron.
“A life well lived”
Special thanks to all the staff at the St Albans Retirement Village for their wonderful care and support of Kath. Messages may be addressed to The Family of the late Kathleen Carr, c/- 19 London Street, Richmond Christchurch 8013. A celebration of Kath’s life will be held in the John Rhind Chapel, entrance from London and Whitmore Street’s on Wednesday, March 15, at 1.00pm.
FRENCH, Graham John
Passed away at Nurse Maude Hospice, on March 6, 2023, with his loving wife, and family by his side, aged 68 years. Beloved husband and soulmate of Lynne, for 50 years, cherished dad of Justin, and Mandy, and father-in-law of Bronwyn, and Damien, grandad of Ciaran, Caity, Niamh, treasured brother and brother-in-law of Roger and Katherine, Gary and Sheila, Kevin and Louise, Sandra and Basil, Paul (deceased), and Patricia. Loved uncle, extended family member, and friend of many. Heartfelt thanks to Nurse Maude Hospice, and the staff at Christchurch Hospital. Messages may be addressed to The Family of the late Graham French c/- PO Box 39001, Christchurch 8545. The Service to Celebrate Graham’s life will be held in our Westpark Chapel, 467 Wairakei Road, Burnside, on Tuesday, March 14, at 10.00am. Private cremation thereafter.
HUSSON, Geoffery John Cornford
Peacefully in hospital on the Isle of Wight, UK, on 24 February 2023, aged 81, surrounded with love and support from his son Christopher Husson. Adored husband of Terry till 1996 and Nina for last 20 yrs. Treasured father to Siobhan, Keir, Christopher & Sam. Loved Stepfather to Elaine, Simon and Daniel. Much loved brother to Pauline and Uncle to Stephen. Proud grandfather to Zac, Dylan, Danie, Bea, Ted, Kees, Farah, Finn and Ellen. A celebration of Geoff’s life will be held at 1.00pm, Wednesday 19 April, Main Chapel, Karori Cemetery, 76 Old Karori Road. Messages for the family may be sent to
FRITCHLEY, Noeline Elizabeth
On Monday 6 March, with family present, Noeline passed away peacefully. Treasured daughter of Noel and Ngaire Fritchley (both deceased). Dearly loved mum of Scott Bevins. Much loved precious sister and sister-in-law of Christine Scott (Lower Hutt), John and Carole, Pauline and David Brown (Palmerston North), Mary Fritchley and Jerry Cullum (Taradale) and loved auntie of her nieces and nephews.
A beautiful soul
now at peace.
The family wish to acknowledge and thank the staff at both Ward 23 Palmerston North Hospital and Olive Tree Retirement Village for the kindness and very compassionate care given to Noeline during her illness. In accordance with Noeline’s wishes a private service has been held. All messages to the Family, c/o PO Box 5191, Terrace End, Palmerston North 4441.
COX, Andrew Grantham
With great sadness, Andrew Cox’s sons announce the sudden and unexpected loss of their father. Andrew was doing what he loved, riding his bike on a trip towards Levin when he died suddenly. He was so proud of sharing with us his active membership of the St John’s Parish Community and the Wellington Community Choir and we will keep his positive attitude with us in our loving memories. In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to the Wellington Free Ambulance Service. To celebrate his life with us, there will be a memorial service for him held at St John’s in the City on the corner of Willis and Dixon Streets, 170 Willis Street, Te Aro, Wellington, on 11th April at 1.00pm.
CARR, Kathleen Ivy (Kath)(nee Higham)
On Thursday, March 9, 2023, peacefully at St Albans Retirement Village, Christchurch, aged 94 years. Deary loved and devoted wife of Laurie for 70 years, dearly loved mother and mother-in-law of Phillip and Dot, and Janice and the late Jim, loved grandma of Robert, Amy and Andrew, Jeffrey and Ali, James and Fiona, and Patricia, and great-grandma of Krystal, Zoey, Lexi, and Cameron.
“A life well lived”
Special thanks to all the staff at the St Albans Retirement Village for their wonderful care and support of Kath. Messages may be addressed to The Family of the late Kathleen Carr, c/- 19 London St, Richmond, Christchurch 8013. A celebration of Kath’s life will be held in the John Rhind Chapel, entrance from London and Whitmore Sts, on Wednesday, March 15, at 1.00pm.
LEMON, Garth Walter
On March 9, 2023, peacefully at Burwood Hospital, aged 70 years, with his family by his side. Loving Dad of Anna and Tom, father-in-law of Tim and Kate, and Pop of Sophie, Ollie, Ruby, and Bertie. Loved brother of Jan, Beth, and Anne. Special thanks to the amazing staff of ward D1, Burwood Hospital, for their care of Garth. Messages may be addressed to The Family of the late Garth Lemon, c/- PO Box 39001, Christchurch 8545. The Memorial Service to celebrate Garth’s life will be held on Thursday, March 16, at 2.00pm, in Tai-Tapu. Please contact the Family at gibbanna@gmail.com or Lamb & Hayward for the address details of Garth’s service.
KEIGHLEY, Warren John Tasman
Passed away peacefully at Aroha Care Centre, Lower Hutt, on Friday, March 10, 2023. Aged 68 years. Dearly loved son of the late Wally and Kath. Much loved brother and brother-in-law of Yvonne and the late Terry Plumley. Loved uncle of Sarah and Andrew; Rachel and Clint; and the late Emma. Loved great-uncle of Isabella, Oliver, Finn; Te Kerehi and Rata. Loved by all his cousins. Special thanks to the staff at Aroha Care Centre for their wonderful care and love given to Warren. A service for Warren will be held at Croft Centennial Chapel, 2 Osborne Place (off Queens Drive), Lower Hutt, on Wednesday, March 15, 2023, at 11.00am.
TOGIA, Moefaauo Paisago Foua "Pai"
Pai passed away peacefully on 10 March 2023 at Waikato Hospital. Beloved husband of Jane Utulei Togia, father of Arthur, Cecil, Lloyd, Angeline, Virginia and BruceLee, grandfather of 19 and great-grandfather of 13. A service for Pai will be held at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, 239 Sandwich Road, St Andrews, Hamilton, on Monday 13 March 2023, at 11.00am. Burial to follow at Hamilton Park Cemetery, Morrinsville Road, Newstead. All communications to the Togia family C/- PO Box 5523, Frankton, Hamilton 3242.
MANERA, Alan
Of Tuatapere. Passed suddenly, but peacefully, on Wednesday, March 8, 2023, aged 78. Dearly loved by Kathy. Much loved father of Inez, and Kylie, and all his grandchildren and great-grandchild. A loved brother, brother-in-law and uncle. A service to celebrate Alan’s life will be held in the Waiau Town and Country Club, 41 King Street, Tuatapere, on Monday, March 13 at 11.00am, followed by private cremation. Messages can be sent to 13 Peace Street, Tuatapere 9620, or on Alan’s tribute page at frasersfunerals.co.nz/tributes where there is also a link to the livestream of the service.
WILLERS, Lorraine
On Thursday, March 9, 2023 peacefully surrounded by family, aged 80 years young. Beloved mum of Cherie, Craig, Malcolm, David, and Terilyn. Nan, great-nan and great-great-nan to her many mokos. A service for Lorraine will be held at the Avenue Crematorium, 39 Avenue North Road, Levin on Monday, March 13, 2023 at 11.00am, followed by refreshments at the Cosmopolitan Club at 12.30pm.
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