Death Notices

A place to remember and celebrate the lives of those no longer with us

Recent Notices in New Zealand

Death

ROBB, Maxwell David

Peacefully at Telford Life Care on Saturday, 4 March 2023, aged 93. Beloved husband of the late Loma. Cherished Dad and father-in-law of Diane & Daryl Lehmann, Kevin & Jocelyn, Judith & Peter Jackson, and Terry & Millie. Treasured Grandad of his 10 grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren and 3 great-great-grandchildren. In accordance with Max’s wishes a private cremation has been held.

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BERRY, Dawn Elizabeth

Dawn passed away peacefully at Arohanui Hospice on Saturday 4th March 2023, aged 72, after a short illness. Dearly loved and cherished wife of Martin and loved mother to Clayton and Luke, stepmother to Amanda, Belinda and Catherine. Loved mother-in-law to Jen and treasured grandmother to Kaitlyn, Sean and Kieran. Beloved sister to Marie and loved Aunty to her niece and nephew. Special thanks to the hospice staff and the district nurses for the care and compassion she received. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Arohanui Hospice via www.arohanuihospice.org.nz... would be greatly appreciated. A service commemorating Dawn’s life will be held on Thursday 9th March 2023 at 11.00am at the Manawatu Marine Boat Club, Hartley Street, Foxton Beach. Link for live streem www.videohub.co.nz...

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DOHERTY, Elizabeth Anne (Liz)

Passed away peacefully after a short battle on Sunday, March 5, 2023, aged 57 years. Much loved daughter of Melva and Pat (deceased), loved sister and sister-in-law of Chris and Heather, and loved Aunty of Emma and Kyle, and Hannah. Messages may be addressed to
The Family of the late Liz Doherty, c/- PO Box 39001, Christchurch 8545. In lieu of flowers, donations to Nurse Maude Hospice would be appreciated and may be made online at nursemaude.org.nz/donate/. A Celebration of
Liz’s life will be held in
our Westpark Chapel, 467 Wairakei Road, Burnside, on Friday, March 10, at 10.00am.

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BEETS, Linda Hannah (nee Quirk)

Loved wife of the late Brian, very loved mum of Matthew & Deborah, Dionne, Brendon & Joanne. Very loved by all her grandchildren. Loved sister, Auntie, Nan, and treasured friend.
We will all miss you
so much Mum.Rest peacefully our Mum.
A Service for Linda will be held at Alexandra House Chapel, 570 Alexandra St, Te Awamutu, on Friday, 10th March at 11.00am, followed by a private cremation. Service will be livestreamed, email office@teawamutufunerals.co.nz for link.
Te Awamutu Funeral Services, FDANZ.

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GRAY, Gordon Ralph (Gordie)

Passed away on Sunday 5th March 2023 after a long illness in Palmerston North, aged 82. Loved husband of the late Lorraine Gray (nee Mochan). Father of Jacqui-lee, Brendon and Gaylene. Grandfather of Jolene, Hamish, Matthew, Tayla and Patrick. Loved Great-grandad of 5 great-grandchildren. A service for Gordie will be held in the Terracehaven Chapel, 697 Main Street, Palmerston North, on Friday 10th March 2023 at 1.30pm. Messages to the Gray family, c/- PO Box 5191, Terrace End, Palmerston North 4441.

Death

BATEMAN, Norman Edward

After a long struggle, sadly Norman passed away on March 5, 2023. Dearly loved son of the late Jack and May. Brother of David, Pam, Rayleen*, Alan* and Leanne. Much loved uncle of Jessica, Jackie, Nikita, and Hollie, and great-uncle to Grayson. Much loved brother-in-law of Bill, Mike, and Trevor, and a very special friend of Lorna. A service will be held in Avenal Park Chapel, 75 Fox Street, Invercargill, on Wednesday, March 8, at 1.00pm.
(*denotes deceased)

Death

HESLIN, Reverend Father Dominic(Dom)

Peacefully in Whanganui Hospital on Friday 3 March 2023, in his 86th year and his 61st year of priesthood. Son of the late Michael and Mary Heslin, County Leitrim, Ireland. Most respected and loved priest of the Archdiocese of Wellington and Diocese of Palmerston North. Much loved by his family, friends, and parishioners in Ireland and New Zealand. Vigil prayers will be held at St Francis Xavier Catholic Church, 17 Russell Street, Marton, on Thursday 9 March, at 7.00pm. Requiem Mass will be celebrated, also at St Francis Xavier Church, on Friday 10 March, at 11.00am, thereafter to the interment at Mount View Cemetery, Marton.
May he rest in peace.
“We have an everlasting home in heaven.”
2 Corinthians 5v1
NZIFH

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HESLIN, Reverend Father Dominic (Dom)

Peacefully in Whanganui Hospital on Friday 3 March 2023, in his 86th year and his 61st year of priesthood. Son of the late Michael and Mary Heslin, County Leitrim, Ireland. Most respected and loved priest of the Archdiocese of Wellington and Diocese of Palmerston North. Much loved by his family, friends, and parishioners in Ireland and New Zealand. Vigil prayers will be held at St Francis Xavier Catholic Church, 17 Russell Street, Marton, on Thursday 9 March, at 7.00pm. Requiem Mass will be celebrated, also at St Francis Xavier Church, on Friday 10 March, at 11.00am, thereafter to the interment at Mount View Cemetery, Marton.
May he rest in peace.
“We have an everlasting home in heaven.”
2 Corinthians 5v1
NZIFH

Death

MITCHELL, Beresford Charles (Berry)

Passed away peacefully at Hospice South Canterbury, on Sunday, March 5, 2023. The much loved husband of the late June, and cherished father and father-in-law of Jennifer and Peter Field, Pamela and Norman McTaggart, Paul Mitchell and partner Sally, and the late Lisa Mitchell. A respected and loved ‘Boss’ of Kirsten and Chris, Rebecca and Sam, Todd and Kate, James, Emma and Linc, and Matt, Caleb and Jen, and Yani, and seven great-grandchildren. A service to celebrate Berry’s life will be held at Trinity Church, College Road, Timaru, on Friday, March 10 at 1.30pm, followed by a private cremation. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the wonderful Hospice whose staff who have cared for Dad with compassion and empathy. Messages to the Mitchell family, c/- PO Box 772, Timaru 7940.

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SPARROW, Martin George

Passed away peacefully in Perth 4.3.2023. Father of Bradley and Frances, husband of Leigh. Dearly loved third son of Lindsay and the late Josie, (late of Takaka). Much loved brother and brother-in-law of Bruce and Marianne (South Carolina), Steven and Trish (Foxton), Joanne and James (taki) and Marita and Tim (taki). 60 years young. A private service has been held.

Death

PARSONAGE, Ann Margaret

Passed away peacefully on Sunday, 5 March 2023 with family by her side. Adored wife of the late Alan. Loved mother of James, and Philip, sister to Robert, mother-in-law of Anna and Grandma to Bonnie and Eva. A service to celebrate Ann’s life will be held in Kapiti Crematorium Chapel, Valley Road, Paraparaumu, on Tuesday, 14 March 2023 at 11.00am. All welcome.

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GREENE, Noeline Margaret

Died peacefully on Saturday
4 March 2023 surrounded by family, aged 98 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Frank Greene and the late Bill Burgoyne. Wonderful mother and mother-in-law of Roger Burgoyne (dec) and Marga Burgoyne, Jim and Lynda Burgoyne, Maria and Geoff Warren, Peter and Allyson Burgoyne, John and Michelle Burgoyne, Paul and Maria Burgoyne. Inimitable and very much loved grandmother, great-grandmother and great-great-grandmother. Our very special Noeline is now at peace. The family would like to thank the staff at Coastal Villas, Paraparaumu, for their exceptional care of Noeline. Requiem Mass will be celebrated in the Church of Our Lady of Kapiti, 1 Presentation Way, Paraparaumu, on Thursday 9 March 2023 at 11.00am.

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HANCY, Kiritapu Christiana (Kiri, Chris)

Of Palmerston North, formerly of Kawakawa. Passed away beautifully at home on Sunday 5 March 2023. In her 89th year. Beloved partner of the late Brian. Loved Mum of Steven (dec) and Wehe. Loved Nan of Hope, Chris, Sean, and Pep. Adored by her 14 great-grandchildren. Loved by her many whanau and friends. Loved Mum of her darling GYPSY. A service for Kiri will be held at the Ngti Manu Marae, Karetu on Thursday 9 March 2023 at 11.00am. Messages c/- PO Box 49207 Himatangi Beach, 4891.
‘We Will Miss You’.

Death

MANGIN, Barry Milton (Biscuit)

Peacefully at Waikato Hospital, aged 81 years. Loving brother and brother-in-law of Ramon and Marita (both deceased), Ngaire and Richard, Valerie and the late Jim, Clive and Sandra, Michael and the late Janine. Fun loving uncle of his many nieces and nephews. Loved Baz of Teresa, Ian, Liam, and Aidan Hayston, and his extended Urenui Beach family. Messages may be left on Barry’s tribute page at eagars.co.nz/barry A service to celebrate Barry’s life will be held at Eagars Te Henui Chapel, 172 Lemon Street, New Plymouth, on Friday March 10, 2023, at 10.30am, followed by a private cremation. For those unable to attend, Barry’s funeral will be livestreamed via his tribute page.

Death

OLIVER, Jennifer Mary

Passed away peacefully, at McKenzie Healthcare, Geraldine, on Sunday, March 5, 2023, aged 88 years, surrounded by her loving family. Dearly loved wife of Gerald (dec), much loved mother and mother-in-law of Sue, Peter and Kate, Liz and Brian, David and Jessica. Much loved nana of Jessica, Courtney, and Tim; Poppy, Rosa, and Kitty; Emily, and Katie; and Fiona. Respectfully no flowers, instead donations to South Canterbury Hospice would be appreciated and may be left at the service.
Although feeling so very sad, we feel so blessed for the many happy memories and special times.
Fly free our dear Jen.
We will celebrate the life of Jenny, at St Albans Anglican Church, 20 Harris Street, Pleasant Point, on Saturday, March 11, at 1.30pm, private cremation thereafter. Messages to the Oliver Family, 59 Oliver Road, 4RD, Timaru 7974.

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