HENNESSY, Mary Catherine (nee Sayers)
Peacefully passed away at Calvary Hospital on Sunday, February 26, 2023, aged 92 years. Dearly loved wife of the late James (Jim). Loved mother of Ellen, James, Louretta and Margaret. Loved Granny of her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Loved sister, sister-in-law and aunty. A Requiem Mass for Mary will be celebrated in the Sacred Heart Church, 449 North Road, Invercargill, at 9.30am, on Friday, March 10, 2023, followed by an interment at Tuatapere Cemetery. Messages to
MACKENZIE, James Douglas (Jim)
Passed away at Christchurch Hospital, on March 5, 2023, in his 90th year. A beloved husband of Peg for 68 years. A respected and proud father of his family; Ian and Lorraine, Lynne and Matthew, John and Catia, Jan and Dave, and a devoted grandad to his grand and great-grandchildren. Messages to PO Box 4041, Highfield, Timaru. A celebration of Jim’s life will be held at the Salisbury Park Crematorium Chapel, Beaconsfield Road, on Friday, March 10, at 1.00pm.
HAMILTON, Alistair Charles
On February 27, 2023, peacefully at Christchurch Hospital, aged 87 years. Loved husband of the late Marie. Devoted companion of Elaine, much loved father of Lee-anne (deceased), and Grant. Will be sadly missed. Messages may be addressed to The Family of the late Alistair Hamilton, c/- PO Box 39001, Christchurch 8545. A private service has been held.
KING, Harry Hong (Hee Hong)
On March 4, 2023, peacefully at Christchurch Hospital. Loved and cherished husband of San Choy, loved and respected father and father-in-law of Bruce and Glenys, Graham and Emmie, Robin and Alison, Stephen and Deborah, Angelina. Adored Yah Yah of Hannah and Marcus; Charlotte and Daniel, Ashton, Victoria and Matthew; Nadine, and Elisha.
Will be sadly missed.
The family would like to express their gratitude and thanks for the excellent medical care that was shown by Mr Saxon Connor and his team, Interventional Radiology, Ward B3, A5, 23 and Sara, Dr Jennifer Butler, Dr Kris Yee, the Normans Road Surgery, and to all of the District Nursing teams and carers for their exemplary care of Harry. Messages may be addressed to The Family of the late Harry King, c/- PO Box 39001, Christchurch 8545. In lieu of flowers, donations to St John’s would be appreciated and may be made online at stjohn.org.nz. A Funeral Service will be held in our Westpark Chapel, 467 Wairakei Road, Burnside, on March 17, at 10.00am, burial details to follow.
MACDONALD, Elspeth Margaret(née Stalker)
Elspeth passed peacefully at Southland Hospital, on Friday, March 3, 2023, in her 83rd year. Loved wife of the late Colin. Loved sister of Shirley Anderson and the late Lachlan Stalker. Very much loved Mum and mum-in-law of Marion and Simon Lewis, Dougal and Lynley, Heather Macdonald and Elliot Nott, and Andrew. Cherished Grandma of Jared, Ben; Jamie, Braydon, Olivia, Connor; Michael, Amy; and Ashleigh. Loved Great-Grandma of Violet; Luca, and Marlee, and loved sister-in-law of Virginia and Trevor Cochran, and John and Diane Macdonald; Isobel and extended Stalker family. A service to celebrate Elspeth’s life will be held in the Winton Presbyterian Church, on Friday, March 10 at 11.00am, followed by an interment at the Calcium Cemetery, Isla Bank. Messages to 44 Durham Street, Winton 9720, or on Elspeth’s tribute page at frasersfunerals.co.nz where a livestream link can be found.
McKAY, Judith Alma (Judy)
On March 6, 2023, passed away at her family home, after a long illness, with her beloved husband Kevin at her side, in her 79th year. Loved mother and mother-in-law of Patrick and Rachael, Teresa and Rodney (Ike) Ikenasio, and a treasured Gran of Mikayla and Kaitlyn. A loved sister and aunty of her extended family, and a Foster Mum of 36 others, especially Michelle McVie. Messages to 36 Fell Street, Grovetown 7202, or www.cloudybayfunerals.co.nz... A Requiem Mass for Judy will be celebrated at St Mary’s Catholic Church, Maxwell Road, Blenheim, on Tuesday, March 14 at 1.00pm, followed by interment at the Fairhall Cemetery.
MILES, Rodney Paul
4 November 1969 —
5 March 2023
It is with deep regret we acknowledge the sudden passing of Rodney. Dearly loved son of Bill and Barbara. Loved brother of Tony and Nic, Wendy and Kym. Very much loved uncle of Brittany and Kale, Sommer and Tar, Samuel and Toby. Father of Dylan and Hayley, and grandfather of 2. It is with difficulty as a family, we are carrying out Rodney’s wishes for a private cremation and at a later date a celebration in Whangamata will be held. All communications to the Miles family, c/- 6 Tamihana St, Matamata.
GRANT, Elfreda Hazel (Hazel)
Peacefully on Monday, March 6, 2023, at Ranui Rest Home, Alexandra, aged 94 years. Dearly loved wife of the late George, loved mother and mother-in-law of Mel, Pauline and Richard (all of Australia), and the late Jeff. Much loved by Trish and Alistair Haggerty, Nana/Nan to her grandchildren and great-grandchildren, and dearly loved friend of Sandra and Gerry Sutherland. A service will be held to celebrate Hazel’s life in Central Otago Funeral Chapel, 16 Ennis Street, Alexandra, at 1.30pm, on Friday, March 10. Private Cremation to follow. Messages to pauline@rsit.com.au.
GALLAGHER, Murray Ross
QSM
NZ Police, Detective (retired). Died peacefully at Dunedin Hospital on Sunday, March 5, 2023. Beloved husband of Peggy, loved father and father-in-law of Fraser and Joanne, Wilson and Jill, Tracey and Mike, and Nicola. Adored Granddad of Matthew, Jamie, Sam, Jackson, Jack, Olivia, Tahliah, and Claudia, loved Great-Granddad of Paige. Loved brother and brother-in-law of Roslyn and Peter, Bonnie and Richard, Ross and Cherry, and uncle of their families.
He will be sadly missed,
but never forgotten.
The family wish to thank the staff at Dunedin Hospital for the amazing care they took of Murray. A service for Murray will be held in Hope and Sons Chapel, 523 Andersons Bay Road, Dunedin, on Friday, March 10, at 1.00pm, followed by private interment. Messages to 84A Hillary Street, Liberton, Dunedin 9010, or on Murray’s page at www.tributes.co.nz... where you are also able to view the service on livestream.
HAIGH, Nathan William (Nath)
Peacefully surrounded by family and mates at Wellington Hospital on Sunday, 5th March 2023. Aged 43 years. Loving husband of Angie. Much loved dad of Kaitlyn. Very much loved son of Doug; Dianne and partner Rod. Special son-in-law of David and Carole Engelberger. Loved brother and brother-in-law of Tania and Chris Scott, Karen and Allen Hurst, Jessica and Brett Garrett, Tania and Nick Kalin, Kelly and Joe Crawford, Hayley and Duane (deceased) Lander. Loved by all his nieces and nephews. All messages to Nath’s family can be sent to C/- PO Box 218, Stratford 4352. In lieu of flowers, a donation can be made to the Cancer Society and may be left at the service or via direct credit to 15-3942-0002505-00 REF Haigh. Family and friends are invited to attend a service for Nath at the Sandford’s Event Centre, 156 Tasman Street, Opunake, on Saturday, 11 March at 11.00am, followed by interment at the Rahotu Cemetery. For those unable to attend, you may view the livestream at www.briandarthfunerals.co.nz....
WARD, Alan Baker
Passed away peacefully at Palmerston North Hospital, on Friday 3 March 2023. Aged 90 years. A much loved husband and best friend of the late Mary. Much loved father of Wendy, Jennifer, Shirley and Tania, and granddad to Sarah, Angus, Charlotte, Jasper and Julian. All messages to the Ward family, C/- 167 John F Kennedy Drive, Palmerston North. In lieu of flowers, a donation to the Hawkes Bay Regional Disaster Relief Fund https
HAIGH, Nathan William
Dearly loved son-in-law of Carole and David Engleberger (Kaponga); brother-in-law of Tania and Nick Kalin; Kelly and Joe Crawford; Hayley and the late Duane Lander and dearly loved uncle of Renee, Josh, Blake, Caleb, Oliver, Tia, Baxton and Harry. Missed and loved every day.
R.I.P. Nath.
VINCENT, Paul Ashley
Passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family on Monday, 6th March 2023. Aged 72 years. Much loved husband to Jenny for 54 years. Adored father to Tracey & Julian, Rachelle & Jerry, and Tony & Kelly. Cherished granddad to Bayley, Joshua, Layla and Pippa. A celebration of Paul’s life will be held at The Te Awamutu Bible Chapel, Chapel Drive, Te Awamutu, on Tuesday, 14th March 2023 at 1.00pm, followed by a private cremation. All communications to The Vincent Family, c/- 262 Ohaupo Road, Te Awamutu 3800.
BAIRD, William Michael (Bill)
Formerly of Invercargill - On March 6, 2023, peacefully at Summerset at Bishopscourt, Dunedin, surrounded by his family. Dearly loved husband of Kelly for 61 years, much loved father and father-in-law of Michael and Tracy (Australia), Peter and Sachiyo (Wanaka), Jenny (Melbourne), Anna and Ryan Halls* (Dunedin), Andrew (Wellington), Johnathan and Nicola (Christchurch), and Simon (Dunedin), proud grandfather of his nine grandchildren. Bill wished us to express our warmest thanks to the staff of Summerset for all the love, care, and support you gave us during Bill’s time in your care.
R.I.P.
Requiem Mass will be celebrated in Holy Name Catholic Church, 400 Great King Street, Dunedin at 10.30am on Friday, March 10, 2023, the funeral then leaving for Dunedin Cemetery. Messages to 24a Gresham Street, Andersons Bay, Dunedin 9013 or on Bill’s page at www.tributes.co.nz... where you will also find a link to Livestream Bill’s service.
(*denotes deceased).
BUICK, Brian Clifford
Passed away suddenly at Palmerston North Hospital with his family by his side, aged 75 years. Dearly loved partner of Joss. Loved father and father-in-law of David and Debbie, Pam and Anton, and Jody. Grandfather to 7 and great-grandfather to 7. Pop to John and Tania Wedderburn. As per Brian’s wishes a private cremation has already taken place. A get-together will be held at Brian’s place at a later date. All messages to 15 Coronation St, Norsewood.
NZIFH
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