HOLYOAKE, Noel Victor
Passed away peacefully on Saturday 4 March 2023 at home, as he wanted, with his family beside him, aged 91 years. Beloved husband to Betty for 67 years, dearly loved father and father-in-law of Kay and Craig, Grant and Rachael, Scott and Tania. Adored Grandad of Nicola and Brad, Stephanie and David, Laura and Ant, Alex and Ali, Victoria, Celine, and Blake. Great-Grandad to Georgia, Samuel, Camilla, and Matea. A commemoration of Noel’s life will be held at the All Saints Chapel, Purewa Cemetery, Meadowbank, Auckland, on Friday, March 10 at 12.00 noon. In lieu of flowers, the family has asked donations be made to Noel’s pet charity Trees for Survival, details to follow.
JENKINS, Barbara Gladys
Peacefully at Ascot Care Home on Monday, March 6, 2023. Dearly beloved wife of Claude (who left us on November 5, 1990), much loved Mum of Brian and Marie Jenkins (Tauranga); Kevin; and Bronwyn and Bevan Kidd. A treasured and devoted Nana of Casey, Shannon and Siabon, Whitney, Jorgia and Caleb Jenkins; Aroha Jenkins; Miha, Janae, Marshel and Davaan Kidd. And a very special Great-Nannie to Bayden and Sophie. Loved daughter of the late Alexander and Mabel Muir and sister, sister-in-law and aunty of *Bob, *Sandy, *Ian, *Dave, *Betty, *Dorothy, *Margaret, Prudence, Kathleen and their families. Everyone is welcome to join us as we farewell Barbara at J Fraser and Sons Chapel, cnr. Esk and Doon Streets, at 1.30pm, on Friday, March 10. We will then be laying her to rest with Claude at the Eastern Cemetery and we invite everyone back to her home at 145 Inglewood Road after the interment. Messages, flowers etc, to 216 Centre Street, Heidelberg Invercargill. Tributes may be left on Barbara’s tribute page at frasersfunerals.co.nz/tributes.
(*denotes deceased)
Aroha ana matou ki a koe,
ka kite ano koe.
HORNE, Ronald Maurice
Passed away peacefully at the Horowhenua Masonic Village, Levin on Saturday, March 4, 2023. Dearly loved husband, brother, father and grandfather. A Service for Ron will be held at the MacDonnell Chapel, Masonic Village, 685 Queen Street East, Levin on Friday 10th March at 2.00pm, followed by private cremation at The Avenue Crematorium, Levin.
STEWART, Adrienne Loma (née Gobbe)
Peacefully at Village at the Park on 5th March 2023, aged 75, surrounded by loving family. Adored wife of Ian for 50 years. Treasured mum to Matthew, and Antonia and partner Simon; loved stepmother to Martin, Paul and Nicola. Much loved sister of Deirdre, and most excellent aunty to Richard and Tansy, and all the Stewart Clan cousins. Proud grandmother to cherished grandson Teddy, and dear nana to Monique, Jasmine, Mariska, Ryan, Denni, Moremu, Alice, Grace, Jack and Logan, and great-grandmother of nine. A celebration of Adrienne’s life will be held at 11.00am, on Friday 10th March, at Lychgate Funeral Home, 306 Willis Street (Cnr Willis and Aro Streets), Wellington. Messages for the family may be sent care of Lychgate at staff@lychgate.co.nz.
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FERNANDO, Yvonne Elizabeth
On March 4, 2023, peacefully at Nazareth House, aged 68 years. Dearly loved wife of Dunstan, much loved mother and mother-in-law of Dunstan Jr and Rehana, Christopher and Rodesa, Christine and Cheyne, and Jonathan and Maria, a loving grandmother of Mikaela, Madelyne, Levi, Marcella, Matteo, Moses, Miriam, Jade, and River. Much loved by all her extended family and friends.
Rest in peace
Special thanks to the Mother Superior, Sisters and all the staff at Nazareth House for the love and care given to Yvonne. Messages may be addressed to The Family of the late Yvonne Fernando, c/- PO Box 39001, Christchurch 8545. A Requiem Mass will be celebrated in Our Lady of Victories Catholic Church, 106 Main South Road, Sockburn, Tomorrow (Wednesday), at 11.00am, interment thereafter at the Yaldhurst Cemetery. The Vigil Service will be held at the family home, This Day (Tuesday), at 6.00pm.
WILLIAMSON, Duncan
Born 16 December 1930, Armadale, Scotland. Son of Duncan & Wilhelmina (nee Boyd). Brother of William, Jessie, Bob, Mary, Mina & George (all dec). Husband of Gretta (dec) and cherished Dad of Evelyn & Myra. Loved poppa of Gassune, Zinedeen & Rosie. Last of his generation, Dad at 92 danced his last jig on 5 March 2023, he went out fighting. Plasterer by trade, passionate footballer and above all a perfectionist. All you asked of us was to do our best. We intend to continue to. You were determined, patient, kind and a proud Scotsman. Known affectionately by his siblings as an “aggravating wee laddie”. We love you now and always Dad, we will desperately miss that cheeky grin and those sparkly blue eyes.
Had we never lov’d sae kindly,
Had we never lov’d sae blindly,
Never met -- or never parted --
We had ne’er been
broken-hearted.
There will be an informal gathering at the Greenwood Chapel, Hamilton Park Crematorium, Newstead, on Wednesday 8 March, at 11.00am. All welcome. Any messages to 404 Ulster Street, Hamilton 3200.
"For auld lang syne, my dear
For auld lang syne
We’ll drink a cup of
kindness yet
For the sake of auld
lang syne"
HILL, Neville Alexander
Peacefully at home on Saturday, 4 March 2023 we lost a quintessential Kiwi bushman Neville, Nev, Weka, aged 75. Bloody good mate of Chris/Ru. Loved Dad of Ward & Courtney Gordon. Cherished Pa Weka of Baylee & Zeon, Hayden, Zarli and Zac. Treasured by all his Glennui family Netti, Matthew & Jacki, Jack, and Anna-Victoria Francis. Messages to the Hill Family may be left on Nev’s tribute page at eagars.co.nz/Neville. A service to celebrate Nev’s life will be held at Eagars Te Henui Chapel, 174 Lemon Street, New Plymouth, on Thursday 9 March 2023, at 2.00pm. For those unable to attend, Nev’s funeral will be livestreamed via his tribute page.
LYNCH, Gerardine Helen (Ged)
Passed away suddenly on Thursday 2 March 2023 after a short illness. Aged 71 years. Dearly loved partner of Mark for 27 special years. Cherished Mum of Donna (deceased), Michelle, Vanessa, Sara, Ryan, and the late Abby. Treasured Nannie to her many grandchildren and great-grandchildren. A service for Ged will be held in the Feilding Funeral Chapel, 282 Kimbolton Road, Feilding, on Thursday 9 March 2023, at 11.00am, followed by private interment.
NZIFH
O’SULLIVAN, Bernadette Anne (Billie)(neeFinnerty)
Of Waikanae. On March 3, 2023, peacefully at Eldon Lodge, Paraparaumu. Aged 89 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Paul; Loved mother and mother-in-law of John and Rose, the late Mark, and Fleur, Debbie and Nick, Simon and Sonia; Much loved Nana of Amy, and Nicola; Hayden, Baylee, Liam, and Blaze; Rebecca, Kylie, Amanda, and David; Jaime, and Jack; Loved Great-Grandmother of Harry, Greer, Cody, Charlie, Bonnie, Mila, Vida, Ruben, Alex, Michael, William, Jaxon, Kiera, and Jake.
R.I.P.
Messages to “the O’Sullivan family” may be placed in Bernadette’s tribute book at www.tributes.co.nz... or posted C/- PO Box 723, Paraparaumu. Billie’s Requiem Mass will be held at Our Lady of Kapiti Catholic Church, Presentation Way (off Milne Dr), Paraparaumu, on Tuesday, March 7, 2023 at 11.30am, followed by a private cremation.
McGILVARY, I J B (Jean)
Peacefully at Wellington Hospital on 1st March 2023, aged 94 years. Loved aunt of Paul & Karen, Rowan & Deb, Grant, Brent & Boungnong, Diane & Pete, Cath & Dave and a dearly loved great-aunt and great-great-aunt. Messages and tributes can be placed in Jean’s tribute book at www.tributes.co.nz... or posted c/- PO Box 14-366, Kilbirnie 6241. Jean’s funeral service will be held at Richmond Funeral Home, 10 Richmond Road, Carterton, on Friday 10th March at 11.00am, thereafter interment at the Featherston Cemetery.
SMITS, Roland
On February 28, 2023, passed away peacefully at home, with his parents by his side, aged 41 years. Beloved only son of Marcel and Vivienne.
Rest now, Roland
Messages may be addressed to the family of the late Roland Smits, c/- PO Box 39001, Christchurch 8545. A private family service has been held.
MERWOOD, Gordon Lawrence
Of Feilding (formerly of Taihape). On March 3, 2023, peacefully, surrounded by family at Arohanui Hospice, aged 84 years. Dearly loved husband of Doris, loved dad of Jeff and Sharon, Carl and Tuiarna, Neil and Ebony, loved grandad of his eight grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren. Requiem Mass will be celebrated at St Brigid’s Catholic Church, cnr Derby and Monmouth Streets, Feilding, tomorrow Tuesday, March 7, 2023, at 2.30pm. In lieu of flowers, donations to Arohanui Hospice via www.arohanuihospice.org.nz... would be appreciated.
ADKINS, Elizabeth Audrey (Beth)
Passed away peacefully at Kowhainui on 1 March 2023. Loved wife of the late Dick. Dearly loved mother and mother-in-law of Sarah and Roger Gordon, Mildy and Jonny Eastwick, and Grant and Clare Adkins. Loved Nanna of Bridget, Oliver, Charlotte; Jekie, Tom and Hannah, Harry; Annabelle and Tom. Very special thanks to the staff at Kowhainui for their love and care of Beth. In accordance with Beth’s wishes a private service has been held.
DRAPER, Joan
On March 3, 2023, peacefully after a short illness at the Marlborough Hospice. Aged 93 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Ian, and a much loved mother and mother-in-law of Anne and Jack Gleeson; Judith and the late Ron Shipley; Graeme; Linda and Neil Harper and Colleen and Jack Kingston. Loved Grandma, Great-Grandma and Great-Great-Grandma to all of her grandchildren. Special friend of Bob Taylor. Messages to c/- PO Box 9, Blenheim 7240 or www.cloudybayfunerals.co.nz... A celebration of Joan’s life will be held at the Springlands Chapel, Cloudy Bay Funeral Services, 15 Boyce Street, Blenheim, on Wednesday, March 8, 2023 at 1.00pm, followed by a private family interment. Joan’s service will be livestreamed on the Cloudy Bay Funeral Services website.
WILKIE, John (Ian)
On Saturday, March 4, 2023, passed away surrounded by whanau, at Nurse Maude Hospice, aged 80 years young. Loving husband, best friend and soulmate of Roslyn; brother of Isobel; father to Andrew, Debbie, and Blair; father-in-law to Melody, and Steph; grandfather to Johhny, Tokoahu, Zion, Sam, Tamu, and Tia; great-grandfather to Avalea, and Alayna; and loved brother-in-law, uncle, and friend to many. In lieu of flowers donations to Nurse Maude Association would be appreciated and may be made online at nursemaude.org.nz/donate/. Messages may be addressed to The Family of the late Ian Wilkie, c/- PO Box 39001, Christchurch 8545. A Celebration of Ian’s life will be held in our Westpark Chapel, 467 Wairakei Road, Burnside, on Tuesday, March 7, at 10.00am.
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