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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CHEETHAM, Yuk Wan Anna

11.1.1946 — 26.11.2022
Born in Kowloon, Hong Kong passed peacefully at Masonic Village Levin. Anna will be loved and remembered for her infectious kindness and care for others. She will be dearly missed by her loving family and friends, Husband Selwyn, Sons, John, Francis and partner Sandra, sister Nancy, nephew Andrew and his sons, Khyle and Aiden, niece Annamarie, partner Shaun and son Jack.
May your spirit live on
in all of us.
A special thanks for the great care from the staff at Masonic Village. Private cremation has taken place and a private memorial service with family will take place Friday 3rd March. Her ashes will lay to rest at the Levin Cemetery.

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COTTON, Leonard James (Len)

Passed away peacefully on February 27, 2023; in his 96th year. Much loved father of Diana and husband of the late Rona and the late Gloria. At Len’s request, there will be no formal funeral. Please join me in remembering Dad as you knew him in your own time and way albeit dancing, motorcycling, automotive, cycling, spin, neighbour or friend.
“He will be greatly missed”.
A celebration of his life will be held at a later date. Messages to the Cotton family, c/- PO Box 111-01, Christchurch 8443.

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BELLRINGER, Charles John (Charlie)

Passed peacefully at Marinoto Rest Home on Monday 27th February 2023, aged 87 years. Loved husband and soulmate of Val for 32 years. Former husband of the late Beth. Loved Dad (Pop) of Mark and Barbara, Andrew and Brenda, Wendy, and Sue and Sean, and Pop of his grandchildren Amy, Zach, Kenzie, and Adam and Abi, and great-grandson Atlas. Loved friend of Sheryn Lee, Paul and Carolyn, and Bruce Comer. All messages may be sent to ‘The Bellringer Family’, c/- PO Box 4016, New Plymouth 4340, or left online at wabraham.co.nz/notices In accordance with Charlie’s wishes, a private family farewell has been held.

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HOWSER, Albert James

Sadly passed away at Waikato Hospital on January 20, 2023, aged 86 years. Loved father of Lyn and Wayne, father-in-law to Tony and Rachel, cherished brother, brother-in-law to Brian and Helen Howser. Grandfather to Arron, Jarrad, Kaitlyn, Cheyenne and Mikayla and great-grandfather to 7.
Rest in peace Dad,
you will be missed.

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DERRY, Raguel (Lofty)

Of the Gold Coast. Died peacefully surrounded by family, on February 21, 2023. Loved brother of Elizabeth, Ruth, John, Lois, and of the late Lewis, Gwen, Ralph, Cecil, Mahar (Blue), Mehetabel (Happy), Paul, and Othneil.
Rest in Peace

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BEAN, Trevor James

QSM
Retired fire chief. Died peacefully surrounded by family after a long struggle on Tuesday 28th February 2023. Aged 86 years. Dearly loved husband and soulmate of the late Sue. Treasured father and father-in-law of Sonia and Clark, Vickey and Dave, Debbie, Kay, Susan and John, and the late Tony. Loving grandfather, great-grandfather, brother and brother-in-law to the Bean and Thoms families. A celebration of Trevor’s life will be held at The Pines, 50 The Esplanade, Houghton Bay, on Monday 13th March, at 2.00pm. At Trevor’s request, fire brigade personnel to wear uniform. Thanks to Charles Fleming staff for their care and devotion. Messages to 40 The Parade, Island Bay.

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WHITFORD, Eunice Yvonne (Yvonne)

Passed away peacefully in the loving care of Lady Wigram Retirement Hospital staff, on February 25, 2023, aged 93 years. She was the devoted wife of the late Neil Whitford, and loving mother, mother-in-law, nana and nana Von to Karen-Ann (deceased) and Alistair Salt, Oliver and Ashley, and Willow, Hanna and Reed, and Hugo (all of Christchurch), Shayne and Brian McIlwrick (deceased), Jeremy and Joanne, Charlotte, Brodie, Dayne and Hayley, Tessa, Jorja (deceased), Pippa, and Lottie (all of Winton), Craig and Sarah, Annabel, Sam and Alex (all of Geelong). Will be sadly missed and is now free of all pain. Messages may be addressed to PO Box 74, Winton 9741. As per family wishes, a private service will be held.

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GRAVESTOCK, Trix May (nee Udy)

Born Carterton 03.06.1932
Died Hastings 26.02.2023
Loved wife of the late Bryan. Loved mother to Peter, Julia, Philip, and Dianne. Loved gran to 9, great-gran to 19 & great-great-gran to 2. Loved daughter of the late Mick (Arthur) & Flo Udy, longtime residents of Waikanae. Loved sister & sister in-law to the late Bert & Betty Udy (Auckland), Len & the late Val Udy (Rangiotu, Palmerston North), Rae & Iain McLean (Havelock North), and a loved aunt to their families. Trix was farwelled with a family gathering at her home on Wednesday, 1 March 2023. Messages for the Gravestock family, C/- PO Box 8424, Havelock North.

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MILLER, Marie Elizabeth(nee Hearfield)

On 28th February 2023, peacefully at Te Hopai Home and Hospital, aged 91 years. Loving mother and mother-in-law of, David, Richard, Christopher, Andrew & Mandy, Sally, Jo, Helen and Shane. Devoted grandmother of Shane, Rachel, Clare, Rose, Tessa, Evan, Ashleigh, Lynley, Brenna and Dayna. Loved by her great-grandchildren. Special thanks to the staff of Te Hopai for their care and support of Marie. In lieu of flowers, donations to Te Hopai would be appreciated and may be made online at https

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FARROW, Joseph Dennis "Gentleman Joe"

Those who knew Joe will be saddened to learn of his death at Oakwoods Rest Home, Richmond, on St. David’s Day, 1st March 2023. Treasured rock and anchor to wife Alwynne. Adored Dad, Grandad, Mentor and friend.
A celebration of Joe’s life is
to be held in Wellington. Messages c/- Villa 5,
357 Lower Queen Street, Richmond 7020.

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CLARK, Stuart McLaren (Stu)

On Wednesday, March 1, 2023, peacefully at Nurse Maude Hospice, Christchurch, aged 63 years. Loved husband and best friend of Alice, loved brother of Andy and Chris, loved uncle of Alexander and the late Connor, loved and respected stepfather, colleague, and friend to many. A special thanks to Dr. Rajiv Kumar and to the staff at Nurse Maude for their wonderful care. Messages may be addressed to The Family of the late Stu Clark, c/- PO Box 39001, Christchurch 8545. In lieu of flowers, donations to Nurse Maude would be appreciated and may be made online at

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FARROW, Joseph Dennis ‘Gentleman Joe’

Those who knew Joe will be saddened to learn of his death at Oakwoods Rest Home, Richmond, on St David’s Day, March 1, 2023. Treasured rock and anchor to wife Alwynne. Adored Dad, Grandad, mentor and friend. A celebration of Joe’s life is to be held in Wellington. Messages c/- Villa 5, 357 Lower Queen Street, Richmond 7020.

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GOODWIN, Joan Patricia

Peacefully in Christchurch, on February 20, 2023. Dearly loved wife of the late Maurice (Beau). Much loved mother of John, Kate and Mike. Very specially loved Gran, Granny and Jojo of her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. We are all very grateful for the love and care Joan received from the exceptional staff at Kauri Lodge Rest Home. At Joan’s request, a private family service has been held.

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TERRY, Russell Lawrence

On February 28, 2023, suddenly at Radius Hawthorne, Christchurch, aged 73 years. Loved son of the late Arthur and Mavis. Loved brother and brother-in-law of Elaine, and Carolyn and Gary. Loved uncle to all his nieces and nephews. In accordance with Russell’s wishes, a private cremation has been held.

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McCANN, Dennis Russell Robin (Russell)

Passed away suddenly on Sunday February 26, 2023, aged 56 years. Beloved partner of Amarnia, cherished stepdad of Skye, loved brother of Kane, Charmaine, John, and Greg, loved brother-in-law, “Uncle Packle”, and extended whanau member.
‘With his Ngpuhi whanau’.
Messages may be addressed to The Family of the late Russell McCann, c/- PO Box 39001, Christchurch 8545. A private cremation has been held with a Memorial Celebration to be held at a later date.

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