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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WILSON, Joan Margaret

Passed away peacefully on March 8, 2023 in her rest home, in her 99th year. Dearly loved wife of the late Alan Wilson, and much loved Mother of Marilyn, Vivienne and Anne. Special Grandma to her 7 Grandchildren and Great-Grandchildren.
Finally at peace and reunited with our Dad.
As per Mum’s wishes she will be privately cremated.
Rest in peace dear Mum.

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McGILLIVRAY, Margaret Beryl Roseanna (Beryl) (formerly Buckett)

Passed away peacefully in Hamilton on 6th March 2023. Aged 87 years. Dearly loved mother of Trevor, Murray, Rose-Marie and Michelle. Loving “Nana” of Cameron, Caroline, Lachlan, Trent, Evelyn and Rhys; Joseph and Mollie; Tyler, Kelsey, Jordan, Jasmine and Keegan; Ava and James; and Supergran to her seven great-grandchildren. A service to celebrate Beryl’s life is to be held on Saturday 11th March at 10.30am, at Atawhai Assisi Chapel, 158 Matangi Road, Newstead, Hamilton. Communications to the McGillivray family c/- James R Hill Funeral Directors, 717 Grey Street, Claudelands, Hamilton FDANZ

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HOGAN, Gillian Marie(Gill)(nee Hodgson)

It is with the saddest of hearts that we share with you the passing of our beloved, cherished and adored Gillybean. Wife of Jon (Jonathan), mother to Alex, Cameron and Rebecca, daughter of Brian and the late Yvonne, sister to Susan and Kathy, aunty, cousin, friend, soulmate, backgammon player, home chef, gardener, beekeeper and angel. You can now rest in peace my darling.
You will be missed and certainly never, ever forgotten

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TAMATI, Richard Whakaara

Passed away peacefully in Hamilton on Sunday, 5th March 2023. Tributes for Richard’s whanau to simplycremations.co.nz/s/richard

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BURNIE, Vida Eileen

Vida passed away at home on 4th March 2023, aged 99 years. Dearly loved wife of George (deceased) and much loved mother of Noel (deceased). Thank you to all those people who supported her wish to live in her own home and retain her independence. A special auntto all her nieces andnephews in England, Scotland and Tauranga. Will begreatly missed by her daughter-in-law Helen, and granddaughter Nureete.
"She did it her way"

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McSTAY, Russell Neil (Diesel)

Suddenly at home on Saturday, March 4, 2023, aged 74 years. Dearly loved husband of the late Heather. Loved Dad of Paul and Vana, Darryl, and Katrina and David Brown. Adored Grandad of Olivia, Mia, Perry, Shian, Shannon, Keira, Dallas, Callum, Luke, and Great-Grandad of Harley, Shylah-Kaye, and Braxton. Loved brother and brother-in-law of the McStay and Wilson families. A Memorial Service to celebrate Diesel’s life will be held in the Avenal Park Chapel, 75 Fox Street, on Tuesday, March 14, at 10.00am. Messages to 15 Vernon Street, Kingswell, Invercargill 9812.

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TALBOT, John Stafford

Passed away peacefully on Thursday, 2 March 2023, aged 79 years. Dearly loved husband of Ann. Loved father and father-in-law of Douglas and Keren, Louisa and Adrian and grandfather of Poppy. As per John’s wishes a private cremation has been held. We are remembering John with a contribution to the Cancer Society in lieu of flowers.

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STEWART BALL, Elizabeth Anne (formerly Berghan)

J.P.
Peacefully at home on 7th March 2023. Loved daughter of the late Jack and Helen Stewart. Loved wife of Chris Ball, and loved former wife of the late David Berghan. Loved mother of Pani, and the late Simon. Loved mother-in-law of John. A celebration of Anne’s life will be held at the Whangamata RSA, 324 Port Road, tomorrow (Friday) 10th March at 1.00pm, followed by burial in the Whangamata Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations in memory of Anne to the KidsCan Charitable Trust would be appreciated, and may be donated online to www.kidscan.org.nz....

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ANDREWS, Raymond Noel (Ray)

Passed away peacefully at Charles Upham, Rangiora on Tuesday, March 7, 2023. Beloved husband of Jill and much loved Dad to Tab, Tim and Jon, his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. A small service will be held at Northbrook Chapel, Spark Lane, Rangiora, on Saturday, March 11, at 11.00am. The service will be live streamed for those unable to attend in person at

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CREWDSON, Lorna Maria (née Cooney)

Born 20 March 1925, died with dignity and surrounded by love, in Kenepuru Hospital on 8 March 2023, age 97.
An amazing woman, venerated and adored.
Beloved wife of the late Earle, and lynchpin of the family as mother to the late Mark, twins Anthony and Gerard, and daughters Mary and Anne. Respected mother-in-law to Christine, Ted and Paul. Legendary Nana to Patrick, Theresa, Matt, Sarah, Josh, Lauren, Justin and their partners, and Great-Nana to Calvin, Zach and Harry. Cherished kin to the Cooney and Jones whanau, and an influence in the lives of many through her strong Catholic faith. Vigil at St Joseph’s Church, 152 Brougham Street, Mt Victoria, at 6pm on Friday 10 March, followed by a Requiem Mass at St Joseph’s at 11am on Saturday 11 March. Livestream available via Harbour City Funeral Home
(harbourcityfunerals.co.nz). In lieu of flowers, donations to the Home of Compassion please.

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ANDREWS, Lewis (Earle)

Of Waikanae, formerly Palmerston North. Peacefully at Charles Fleming Waikanae, on Tuesday 7 March 2023, aged 95 years. Loved husband of Diana. Loved father and father-in-law of Deborah and John Burgess, and cherished Pa of Tessa and Nicole. Special thanks to the staff of Charles Fleming for all their care and support. A service to celebrate the life of Earle will be held at St Luke’s Anglican Church, Waikanae, on Friday 10 March at 2.00pm, followed by private cremation. Messages to the Andrews Family c/- 284 Oxford Street, Levin 5510.

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GIBBS, Trevor Charles

Passed away peacefully with family by his side at Christchurch Hospital, on Tuesday, March 7, 2023, aged 92 years. Beloved husband of the late Josie. Dearly loved father and father-in-law of Brent and Lesley, Marilyn and Linds, Joanne and Chris, Andy, Sue and Dave, Julie and the late Tim. Adored grandfather and great-grandfather of all his grandchildren and their partners, and his great-grandchildren. Special thanks to the angels in ED and Ward A4 Christchurch Hospital who cared for Dad with such respect and compassion. Messages to the Gibbs family, c/- 19 London Street, Christchurch 8013. A Requiem Mass for Trevor will be celebrated at St Peter’s Catholic Church, 11 Fisher Avenue, Beckenham, on Friday, March 10 at 11.00am, followed by burial beside Mum at Sydenham Cemetery, Simeon Street.

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IRELAND, Tungane Moeroa (née Taramai)

Bus Operator, aged 65 years, who passed away suddenly on Friday, 3 March 2023. Dearly loved mother, mother-in-law, grandmother, sister, sister-in-law, Aunty, and treasured friend. Will be sadly missed by all in NZ and Australia. Please join with us to celebrate Tungane’s life at Tipene Funerals, 27 Kenepuru Drive, Kenepuru, on Friday, 10 March 2023, at 2.00pm. Parking offsite.
Tipene Funerals
Porirua

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BENTON, Joan Margaret (nee Nodder)

Peacefully on Tuesday 7th March 2023, aged 88. Dearly loved wife of the late Rex. Loved mother and mother-in-law of Wayne, Craig, Mark, Tony, Lee-Anne and their partners. Cherished Nana of all her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Messages to the Benton Family may be left on Joan’s tribute page at eagars.co.nz/joan. A service to celebrate Joan’s life will be held at Eagars Te Henui Chapel, 174 Lemon Street, New Plymouth, on Tuesday 14th March 2023 at 10.30am.

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