MORRIS, Flora Mary
On February 28, 2023, passed away peacefully at her home, in her 102nd year. Dearly loved wife of the late Doug, much loved Ma of Paul and Sandy (Auckland), Greg and Tresna, and the late Christopher. Loved and treasured Grand Ma of Nicholas, Rohan and Abby, and Brianna and Josh, great-great-Ma of Cove, Nalu and a new wee one coming. Messages can be forwarded to the Morris family c/- PO Box 263, Kaiapoi 7644. A Mass will be celebrated at the St Patricks Catholic Church, Fuller Street, Kaiapoi, on Friday, March 10, at 1.00pm, followed by Interment In Rangiora Cemetery.
BLACK, Joan E.H
Peacefully at Te Omanga Hospice on 3 March 2023. Loved mother of Chris, Sharon, Liz and Tammy, and grandchildren. The family welcome you to visit Joan at 68 Penrose Street, Lower Hutt, until Sunday evening. A private service will be held on Monday 6 March.
GLENN, Janine Carolyn (nee Dickey)
On 14 February 2023 after
a short illness. Much loved wife, soulmate and best friend of Will (Little Mountain, Queensland - formerly Melbourne). Dearly loved and cherished elder daughter of Carolyn and Allan Dickey (Omokoroa, formerly Hamilton). Loved sister of Lance and Manuela (Hamilton). Much loved friend and best sister ever of Bronwyn and Paul (London). Also treasured by her Douglas and Dickey families in New Zealand and her Glenn family in Australia. Janine left us far too soon; she lived life to the full and had achieved so much during her nearly 54 years. Highly respected as a teacher, professional fire fighter, training and station officer with the Melbourne Fire Brigade and as a Kinesiologist. A sportswoman, dancer, world traveller, artist, homemaker, lover of nature, her garden and her boxer dogs.
Janine was a beautiful, reliable, humble and a selfless person who saved and touched many lives and will be greatly missed.
A private cremation has already taken place. Communication to The Dickey Family, 19 Walnut Grove, Omokoroa 3114.
GERRAND, Desmond Keith
24.3.1948. Aged 74 years. On Thursday 2nd March 2023 we lost our Hero at Waikato Hospital. Beloved husband of the late Barbara. Devoted father and father in-law of Nicola, Tisha and James. Son of the late Keith and Joyce Gerrand. Incredible brother to Ila, Faith, Joy, Alan, Min, and Bruce. Much loved grandfather to Renee, Shaun, Jack, and Ara, and great-grandfather to Poppy and Presley. Des will be greatly missed by all his family and friends. A celebration of Des’ life will be held at Waihi Memorial RSA, Seddon Street, Waihi, on Tuesday, March 7th at 11.00am, to be followed by private cremation. Communications to the Gerrand family, c/- PO Box 223, Waihi 3641.
RIMES, Maureen Mary (nee Ford)
On Friday, February 24, 2023, in Toronto, Canada. Loved wife of the late Jim Rimes, daughter of the late Ossie and Queenie Ford (Gore), and sister of Jude Sutherland (Gore), and the late Terry Ford (ChCh). Service at a later date.
HARRIS, Ivan John (Barney)
It is with great sadness we wish to advise the passing of our brother Barney, at his home at Centre Bush. Loved son of the late Harry and May Harris. Dearly loved brother and brother-in-law of Viv* and Rae*, Sam* and Lorraine, Esther* and Mick* McGill, Ayson and Bev, Harry* and Jill, and Marion Hollows. Loved uncle of his many nieces and nephews. A Memorial service to be advised at a later date. Messages to C/- 97 McKinnon Loop, Te Anau 9600, or on Barney’s tribute page at frasersfunerals.co.nz
(*denotes deceased)
AKUHATA, Rochelle Marie
Passed away in Feilding on March 2, 2023, surrounded by her Whnau. Loved wife of Kuki, daughter of Clay and Aggie Simeon, mother of Perenara, grandmother of Te Kahikatea, loved sister, Auntie and friend. Rochelle will lay at 24 McCorkindale Street, Feilding. A service for Rochelle will be held at William Cotton & Sons Funeral Chapel, 29 Beattie Street, Feilding, on Tuesday, March 7, 2023, at 11.00am.
MATHEWS, Donald Caldwell (Don)
Passed away peacefully on 1st March 2023, aged 95 years. Devoted husband and much loved companion of Shirley for 71 years. Loved father and father-in-law of Carol and Bill, Janice and Owen and Valarie and Graham. Loved grandfather of 10 grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren. A celebration of Don’s life will be held at Alexandra House Chapel, 570 Alexandra St, Te Awamutu, on Tuesday, 7th March at 2.00pm, followed by a private cremation. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Te Awamutu St John Ambulance. All communications to the Mathews family, PO Box 137, Te Awamutu 3840.
Te Awamutu Funeral Services, FDANZ.
WHYTE, Patsy Lea (Patti)
Died peacefully on Tuesday 28th February 2023 at Wellington Hospital, aged 75 years. Dearly loved wife of Rod. Very much loved and adored mother of Kathy, Tony and Anita. Beloved sister of Linda and loved grandmother of Lennox and Kaylee.
She will be greatly missed.
A funeral service to celebrate Patti’s life will be held at Kaitawa Chapel, Ngarara Road, Waikanae, on Tuesday 7th March at 2.00pm.
CAMPBELL, Jodie Maree (Jo)(nee Wikeepa)
25.10.1972 — 01.03.2023
Peacefully passed away surrounded by her loving family and friends at Wellington Hospital. Dearly loved wife and best friend of Arran for 36 years. Cherished mother of Madison and Austin. Much loved daughter of Annette & Humphrey. Adored sister of Anita. Special thanks to Wellington Hospital staff for their care of Jo. The family are very thankful. A service to Celebrate Jodie’s life will be held in Cornwall Manor, cnr of Knights Rd and Cornwall St, Lower Hutt, on Monday, March 6, at 2.00pm followed by private cremation. All Messages to the “Campbell family” C/- PO Box 30-127, Lower Hutt 5040.
ROPER, Gilbert Howard (Gil)
Peacefully at home surrounded by his family on February 26, 2023, aged 79 years. Dearly loved husband and best friend of Helen. Much loved and cherished father and father-in-law of David and Angela, Mark and Jacqui, Paul and Rebecca, Simon and Charmaine, Luke and Neerti. Proud Grandfather of Stella, Holly, Harrison, Caitlin, Isla, Annabella, Ethan, Iris, Oscar and Amelia. A heartfelt thanks to the dedicated medical staff who cared for Gil. In lieu of flowers donations to the Mary Potter Hospice would be appreciated and may be done online
at www.marypotter.org.nz.... Messages to the Roper family may be left in Gil’s tribute book at www.tributes.co.nz... or posted c/- 4 Moorefield Road, Johnsonville, Wellington. For those unable to attend, the Service will be live streamed via the tributes page www.tributes.co.nz.... A celebration of Gil’s life will be held at
St Christopher’s Anglican Church, Main Road, Tawa,
on Tuesday, March 7, at 11.00am. A private family burial to follow.
REVELL, Clare (née Twohill)
Died peacefully in her sleep on 28th February 2023, aged 96. Loved and loving wife and companion of Cliff for 70 years. Dearly loved mother and mother-in-law of Michael and Stephanie, Vivienne and Robert, Bill and Karen, Phillippa and Bryan, Joan and Guerrando. Special Grandma of Alice, Amy, Ben and Alexander; Sophie and Victoria; Liam; Connie; Walter, Emma and Maud. Great-Grandma of Laila, Lucy and Audrey, Harvey and Nina, Theo and Oskar. Our heartfelt thanks to the staff at Sevenoaks, Paraparaumu Beach, for their care and support. A funeral service for Clare will be held in the Kapiti Coast Funeral Home Chapel, 9-11 Hinemoa Street, Paraparaumu, at 12.30pm, on Friday 10th March 2023, followed by burial at Awa Tapu Cemetery. In lieu of flowers donations to Wellington Free Ambulance would be appreciated and can be made online at www.wfa.org.nz....
WHITE, John Edward
John died peacefully at home on Wednesday, March 1, 2023, aged 77. Much loved dad of Jo, grandad of Otis and Romilly, husband of Robin (deceased), brother of Joyce and Gerry, father-in-law of Scott, brother-in-law of Janice, Allie and John (deceased). Loving partner of Rachel. In lieu of flowers, donations to Mary Potter Hospice would be gratefully received. For the livestream link please email info@broadbentandmay.co.nz before Sunday. A celebration of John’s life will be held at Old St Paul’s, 34 Mulgrave Street, Pipitea, Wellington on Monday, March 6, 2023 at 10.00am.
JAMES, Philip Keith (Phil)
24.4.1949 — 27.2.2023
Beloved husband and soulmate of Annette for 51 years. Loved and respected father of Michael, and the late Amanda. A mentor and loving grandad of Jayden and Alexis, and Luke. Proud and loving great-grandad of Kyro and Willow.
Goodbye is not forever
Goodbye is not the end
It simply means
we will miss you
Until we meet again.
Messages to 100 Shortland Road, 1K RD, Oamaru 9494. At Philip’s request a private funeral has been held.
McBAIN, Daphne C E
At Invercargill, on Friday, February 24, 2023, peacefully. Dearly loved wife of the late Angus, loved mother of Janice and Barry, special grandmother of Kerren, and great and great-great-grandmother.
Resting peacefully “no more pain”.
At Daphne’s request, a private cremation has been held. A special thank you to Judith, caregivers, district nurses, social workers and Rowena Jackson for their help and care over the years. Messages to “McBain Family”, PO Box 632, Invercargill, or you can go to Daphne’s tribute page at
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