Death Notices

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

Recent Notices in New Zealand

Death

LANGDON, Donald Francis (Don)

Peacefully passed away in his sleep at Waikato Hospital on Saturday, 24th June 2023, aged 76 years. Dearly loved husband of Jenny for 53 years. Very much loved father to Robert, Paul, and Harry (the dog!). Adored Popa to Zackary, and Sami & Zac. A celebration of Don’s life will be held at St John’s Anglican Church, 162 Arawata St, Te Awamutu, on Thursday, 29th June 2023 at 10.30am, followed by the burial at The Gordonton Public Cemetery. All communications to the Langdon Family, c/- 262 Ohaupo Road, Te Awamutu 3800.

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BOYACK, Helen

Passed away peacefully on Friday 23rd June 2023, aged 74. Loved partner of Mike. Much loved mother and mother-in-law of Emmanuel and Skye, and Jeremiah and Samia. Adored grandmother of Leander, Ginge, Isaiah and Sophia. Sister of David, and aunty of Jess, Nick and La. A service will be held at Dil’s Funeral Services, 185 Schnapper Rock Road, Albany, on Friday 30th June at 10.30am.

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HUTTON, John Newman

On 22 June 2023 peacefully in his sleep at his home in Putaruru, aged 86. Loved husband of the late Isobel, and devoted Dad to Coralie and Grant Joyce; Angeline Walker; Daryl Hutton; and Jeremy Hutton. Step-dad to Robyn and Bruce McLennan; Craig and Jan Tomalin; Alyson Tomalin and Rex Addenbrooke. A loving granddad of 15 grandchildren and 19 great-grandchildren.
“In our hearts,
you will live on.”
A celebration of John’s life will be held at St Paul’s Anglican Church, 64 Kensington St, Putaruru, on Thursday 29 June, at 11.00am, followed by interment in the Domain Road Cemetery. Broadway Funeral Home, 10 Short St, Matamata 3400.

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HITCHCOCK, Grace (nee Rye)

Passed peacefully at Molly Ryan Rest Home on Saturday 24th June 2023, aged 97 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Laurie. Much loved mother and mother-in-law of Graeme and Mary (dec), Lynne and Ron (dec), Margaret and Robert, Glennys and Paddy (dec), Alison (dec) and Lloyd, Raewyn and Gary, and Ian and Andrea. Loved Nana of 23 grandchildren, and Nana Grace to 59 great-grandchildren and 10 great-great-grandchildren. All messages may be sent to ‘The Hitchcock Family’, c/- PO Box 4016, New Plymouth 4340, or left online at wabraham.co.nz/notices A service for Grace will be held at The Chapel of W. Abraham, 366 Devon Street East, New Plymouth, on Thursday 29th June 2023 at 10.30am, followed by a private cremation.

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PARRY, Trevor Kenyon

At home on Saturday 24th June 2023, aged 95 years. Dearly loved husband of the late Doreen. Dearly loved Dad and father in-law to Merilyn and Doug Tippett, John, Alistair, and Bruce. Dear Jock of Vicki, and Joanne. Loved by Glen, Frances, Christopher, and Nathan Tippett. Lynley, Malcolm, Gwyneth, Jake, and Lucy McCabe. Andy, Lisa, Lydia, Charlotte, Ella, Ruby, and Molly Tippett. Arna, Russell, Michael, Matthew, and Abbie-Lee Conder. Ellie, Billy, Madison, and Kayden Newton. Rick, Elena, and Ted Parry. Bryn, Alana, Quinn, and Riley Parry. Rhys, Tamara, Finn, and Maddock Parry. Tegan and Jeremy Parry Thomson. Corryn Parry. Kurt, Katie, Anika, and Ayla Parry. Jacob, Laura, and Charlie Parry. Ben Parry and Tyla McKenzie, and the late Finn Parry. A service to celebrate Trevor’s life will be held at Robert Gibson Hall, 48 Tauhuri Street, Manaia, on Thursday 29th June 2023, commencing at 1.00pm. A livestream of the service will be available to watch on Trevor’s tribute page at www.hardingsfunerals.co.nz...

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LEE, Richard Harry (Ricky)

Passed away suddenly on Saturday, June 24, 2023. Dearly loved husband of the late Jeanette. Loved son of the late Alice and Richard Lee. Loved brother and brother-in law of Bruce and Margaret Lee (Ashburton), his twin brother Robert (deceased), Doug (deceased) and Chris McQueen (Rangiora), Harvey McQueen (deceased), Tom and Allison Muir (Hokitika), Maureen and Ron Philpot (deceased) and Eileen and Dick Steele (deceased). A loved uncle of all his nieces and nephews. A special thank you to the District Nurses, St. John Ambulance, and Grey Hospital, for their support and care of Ricky. Messages to 223 Blue Spur Road, Hokitika 7882 or may be left on
Ricky’s tribute page at www.thompsonfd.co.nz... A graveside service for Ricky will be held at the Hokitika Cemetery, on Wednesday, June 28, commencing at 1.00pm.

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FLOWERS, Patricia Eileen (Trish) (nee O’Brien)

Of Longbush, formerly Lower Hutt. On 24th June 2023, peacefully at Wairarapa Hospital. Aged 76 years. Beloved wife of John. Loved mother and mother-in-law of Martin (deceased) and Lis, Gavin and Karen. Loved Nana to her 7 lovely grandchildren. A service for Trish will be held in the Richmond Chapel, Richmond Road, Carterton, on Thursday 29th June 2023, at 11.00am, followed by private cremation. Messages to the Flowers Family, C/- PO Box 185, Carterton 5743, or visit www.tributes.co.nz...

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PETERSEN, Mavis Evelyn(nee Flay)

Passed away peacefully on Saturday 24 June 2023, in her 95th year. Loved wife of the late Ray. Much loved mother of her three sons, Brett (dec), Warren and Craig, and their respective wives. Much loved by her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. In lieu of flowers a donation to Tainui St John Ambulance would be appreciated and may left at the service. Messages c/- 257 Devon Street East, New Plymouth 4310 or via email to tributes@vospers.co.nz A service to celebrate Mavis’ life will be held at the Tongaporutu Hall, Mokau Rd, Tongaporutu, on Thursday 29 June 2023 at 1.00pm, followed by burial at the Tongaporutu Cemetery.

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LUCAS, Philip

Phil passed away between 24 December 2022 and 24 January 2023, aged 69. Loved father of Chris, Charlotte and Murray, and father-in-law of Stacey and Ally. Granddad of Chase, Lleyton, Archer and Riley. Brother of John (Sean), Fred, Ireen, Arthur (Luke) and Jane, and brother-in-law of Brett Dewar, Bruce and Jackie Syder, and Jerry Tocker. Uncle Phil to all his nieces and nephews. A belated remembrance for Phil will be held on 15 July at 1.30 – 3.30pm in the Evelyn Rawlins room at the Square Edge building, Palmerston North. A private cremation has taken place.

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DONALD, Marion

Passed away 28 June 2020. There will be a life celebration for Marion, Wednesday, June 28th at 11.00am, Petone Working Men’s Club, 47 Udy Street.

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WYATT, Stephanie Margaret(Steph, Bones)

Peacefully at Christchurch Hospital on June 16, 2023, surrounded by her loving family, aged 68 years. Loved wife and best friend of Brian. Beloved daughter of the late Gerry and Peggie Lynch, and much loved by all he brothers and sisters, and their families.
Now at peace after numerous struggles with her health
Messages to the Wyatt family, c/- 19 London St, Christchurch 8013. In accordance with Steph’s wishes, a private cremation has taken place.

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GILLANDERS, Jennifer

Peacefully on June 7, 2023, aged 82 years. Loved wife of the late Keith, loved mother and mother-in-law of Bronwyn and Sean, Becky and Graeme, and Brigitte and Noel, and loved Nanny of Matt, James, Alex, Hamish, Steven, and Zac. Messages may be addressed to The Family of the late Jennifer Gillanders, c/- PO Box 39001, Christchurch 8545. At Jenny’s request, a private service has been held.

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WEAVER, Lilian Joan Shaw

Peacefully at Wellington Hospital on June 16, 2023. Aged 92 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Murray. Much loved mother of Coralee and the late Mark Grantham; Linda and Paul Miller. Beloved grandma of Daniel and Lisa; Paige and Ben and devoted great- grandmother of Riley and Oliver. Loved sister of Elaine and the late Keith, Jean and Faye. Loved sister-in-law of Nigel, Faye and the late Lawrence and David, Jenny and Franie. Loved by her nieces and nephews. Loved friend and Aunty Eda of the Gallagher family.
And just at the moment when someone says, “She is gone”, there are other eyes watching her coming, and other voices ready to take up the glad shout, “Here she comes!”
According to Mum’s wishes, a private cremation has taken place. All messages to “The Weaver Family” c/- PO Box 50-347, Porirua 5240.

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TREVELLA, Katrina (Kate) (nee Ireland)

Passed away peacefully on Monday, June 19, 2023, at Ngaio Marsh Hospital. Loved wife of the late Tony. Mother and mother-in-law of Tracy and Brian, and Jeffrey and Kim. Grandma of Madison, Jack, Eilish, and Andrew. Messages to the Trevella family, C/- PO Box 111-01, Christchurch 8443. At Kate’s request a private cremation has been held.

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MOFFATT, Heather Marie (nee Speden)

Passed away on June 13, 2023, with her loving family by her side, at Parata Rest Home, Gore. Dearly loved wife of the late Leo Moffatt. Loved mother of Vaila Eriha, Desly and Gordon Smith, Gaylene Davis, and Grant. Privately cremated in accordance with Heather’s wishes.

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