IRWIN, Joy (née Riddell)
With great sadness we announce the loss of our dearly loved Joy, 5 March 2023, in her 95th year. Much loved mother of Graeme & Heather, Jan & Ross (dec) McKinnon, Wayne (dec). Treasured Grandma & Gigi. At Joy’s request a private cremation has taken place. All communications, please, to Simply Funerals, PO Box 10356, Te Rapa, Hamilton 3242.
HAIGH, Nathan
Much loved nephew of Danny and Linda, Leo and Lynda, Clare and Paddy and very special cousin to our tribe.
Nath will live on in
our hearts forever.
SNOOK, Linley Karen
On March 7, 2023, in Christchurch. Beloved wife of John. Treasured mother and mother-in-law of Edward (dec), Katherine and Fili, and Robert and Nicola. Adored grandmother of Leo, Elena, Phoebe and Charles. Daughter of the late Mark and Doreen MacLean of the Baton Valley. Dearly loved sister of Robyn Henderson and Daryl, Alistair, Dion and Eamon MacLean. Messages may be addressed to ‘The Snook Family’ C/- 19 London Street, Christchurch 8013. Friends and family are invited to join us to honour Linley’s life. A service will be held for Linley at John Rhind Chapel, entrance from London or Whitmore Sts, Christchurch, on Wednesday, March 15, at 10.00am. We will then be taking Linley home to the Bays to rest at the Diamond Harbour Memorial Gardens.
BAGNALL, Don Peter
Passed peacefully at home on Tuesday 7th March 2023, aged 69 years. Dearly loved husband of the late Karen. Loved Pa of Glenda and Joe, Peter, Ivan (dec), Cristine, and Christopher. Treasured Poppa Don of all his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. A celebration of Don’s life will be held in The Remembrance Chapel and Crematorium, 10 Swans Road, New Plymouth, on Saturday, 11th March 2023, at 2.00pm.
SWENSON, Tony (Anthony Harvey)
23.1.1967 — 8.3.2023
Peacefully at home surrounded by family, resting easy at last, aged 56 years. Loving husband and soulmate of Karen, father to his boy Adrian. Son of the late Bruce and Noeleen, son-in-law of the late John/Nui and Patricia/Trish Openshaw. Loved brother of Annette and Terry Stewart, Robin Swenson, Meryl and Ross Simcox, brother-in-law of Trudy Openshaw (deceased) Gaye Openshaw-Clark and Steve Clark, amazing and cherished uncle to Jakob, Daniel, Adam, Emma, Alex, Katie, Rikihana, Aimee, and Leighton. Tony made a lasting impact with all he did and with all those he met over his life. An inspiring individual. He will be hugely missed. Many thanks to the team especially Richard Lia and Nicole over his 12 year journey with Palmerston North Hospital. A service for Tony will be held at William Cotton & Sons Funeral Chapel, 29 Beattie Street, Feilding, on Tuesday, March 14, 2023, at 11.00am. For those unable to attend, Tony’s service will be live streamed on his tribute page at www.williamcotton.co.nz...
KOHE, Rangiriri
It is with heavy hearts our whnau inform our hapori of the passing of one of our well respected kaumatua, Rangiriri Kohe. He passed away peacefully in his home surrounded by his loved ones. He will lay in state at Whakat Marae on Saturday, March 11, and the funeral will take place on Monday, March 13.
“Moe mai ra e te Rangatira”
DAVIDSON, Leslie William
On Wednesday 8 March 2023, peacefully in his sleep at Bupa Foxbridge, in his 92nd year. Dearly loved husband of Shirley for 71 years. Dad of Diane and Tom; John and Leonie; Lesley and Robin. Grandfather/Poppa of 9 grandchildren and 23 great-grandchildren. A Celebration of Leslie’s Life will be held at Woolertons’ Funeral Home Chapel, 8 Railside Place, Hamilton, on Tuesday 14th March at 11.00am, followed by private cremation. To request a livestream link of the service please email info@woolertons.co.nz Correspondence to the Davidson family, C/- PO Box 276, Hamilton 3240.
BLAND, Edward James (Ted)
Passed away on 8 March 2023 at Pohlen Hospital, Matamata, aged 74 years. Loved husband of Diane. Loved and dedicated father and father-in-law of Kyle & Angela, Ross & Tash. Beloved grandpa of Jenaya, Briar & Jayden. Thanks to Doctors and Staff at Pohlen Hospital for their care of Ted. A Service to celebrate Ted’s life will be held at the Green Cathedral, off Lakeview Terrace, Huntly, tomorrow, Saturday 11 March at 11am.
Farewell to
Huntly’s “Photo Man”.
Rest in Peace.
All communications to the
Bland Family, C/- PO Box 147, Huntly 3740.
GODFERY, John Raymond (Ray)
Suddenly on 8th March 2023, in his 93rd year. Dearly loved husband for 70 years to Chris. Much loved Dad and father-in-law to Lynette and Alan, Diane and Ken, Raewyn, Brenda and Lex, and the late Suzie. Loved Grandad to 13 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren, and one great-great-grandchild on the way. Loved brother to Mike and Colleen, and all the extended family.
"Gone fishing"
Donations to Putaruru St John Ambulance would be appreciated and may be left at the service. A Service for Ray will be held at the Rangiura Rest Home Hall, 19 Matai Cres, Putaruru, on Tuesday 14th March at 11.00am, followed by a private cremation.
South Waikato Funeral Services Ltd, FDANZ
PO Box 459, Tokoroa 3444
RICHARDSON, Shirley Norma (nee Jenkins)
Passed away peacefully at Summerset Care Centre, Paraparaumu, on Monday 6th March 2023, in her 99th year. Beloved Wife of the late Reg, and dearly loved mother & mother-in-law of Ash & Glenda. Adored Grandma of Aaron & Elyse, Grant & Lily, and Great-Grandma (GG) of Hazel; Blake, Madison, and Mia. As per her wishes, a private cremation has taken place. Messages to ’The Richardson Family’ C/- PO Box 119, Paraparaumu 5254.
MALPAS, Shirley Millicent
Died peacefully on 2nd March 2023 at Waikato Hospital, surrounded by family, aged 82. Dearly loved wife of Selwyn. Loved mother and mother-in-law of Carol and Pete, Kevin and Susan, Leanne and Paul. Treasured Nana of Tyne, Johnny, Jordan, Troy, Amber, Dylan, and Joshua. Dearly loved nana of Autumn, Nevada and Tennessee, and great-nana of Edwin and Zelda Grace.
“Will be sadly missed, but never forgotten.
A private cremation has been held. All communications to the Malpas family, PO Box 137, Te Awamutu 3840.
Te Awamutu Funeral Services, FDANZ.
SWIFT, Stuart Craig(Craig)
1942 — 2023
Passed away peacefully after a short illness on Monday 6th March 2023 at Harbour Hospice Hibiscus; aged 80 years. Only son of the late Stuart Swift and the late Jean Swift, of Wellington. Loving friend and companion of Wendy. Respected long time member of Hibiscus Coast branch of NZ Society of Genealogists. Grateful thanks to the staff at Harbour Hospice Hibiscus for the loving care they provided Craig. In lieu of flowers a donation to Harbour Hospice Hibiscus would be appreciated. A service to celebrate Craig’s life will be held at St Chad’s Anglican Church, 117 Centreway Road, Orewa, on Saturday 11th March 2023 at 11.30am. The service is being livestreamed, please phone the funeral home for details.
BEEHRE, Frances Elizabeth(Sissy)
Peacefully on Friday 3rd March 2023, a week short of her 92nd birthday in Brisbane, Australia. Loved wife of the late Gordon Loved Mother and Mother-in-law of Bruce and Janet, Ron and Mary and the late Sharon. Loved Nana of Simon, Andrea, Kylie, Kristopher, Teresa and Ross and Great-Nana of twelve.
HARRIS, Gweneth Gladys (Gwen)
On Saturday, March 4, 2023, at Bupa Parklands, Christchurch, aged 91 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Warner Harris. Much loved mother and mother-in-law of Mary and Grant (Perth), Barbara and Paul Shaw (Ashburton), David and Angelia (Nelson), Paula and Mona (Christchurch). Cherished Nana of Katie, James, Victoria, Kimberley, Ashleigh, and Melanie, and great-Nana to Amalie, Beau, Harriet, and Keanu. Fondly remembered step-Nana and great-Nana to Kiriama, Ariana, Arirangi, and Komai. Loved sister and sister-in-law of the late Gordon, and Hilary Hasell, and Ron Hasell. Messages to the Harris family, PO Box 472, Ashburton 7740. As per Gwen’s wishes, a private service has been held.
GIBBS, Josette
At home after a long illness, undaunted and surrounded by family, on 6 March 2023. Admired wife and mother. A service to celebrate Josette’s life will be held in Our Lady of Grace Church, cnr of Palmer Crescent and Fergusson Drive, Heretaunga, on Friday 10 March at 11.00am, followed by cremation.
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