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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FRAME, Kenneth Thomas (Ken)

On February 22, 2023, peacefully at Nurse Maude Hospice, aged 54 years. Darling husband of Meredith, cherished Dad of Zoë, Hannah, and Regan, much loved by his extended family and many friends. Many thanks to the staff at Nurse Maude Hospice for their care of Ken. Messages may be addressed to the family of the late Ken Frame, c/- PO Box 39001, Christchurch 8545. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Gillies Mcindoe Research Institute would be appreciated, and may be made online at https

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HUSTON, Graham Charles (Huey)

Loved father of Donna & Dave, Leanne & Sarah, Paula & Richard. Grandfather of Ryan, Victoria, Emma and Breigan. Brother and brother-in-law to the late Margaret & Lachie and Greg & Janice. Friend of Rosalie.
Forever in our hearts.
A service to celebrate Huey’s life will be held at The Northland Club Inc, 8 Porowini Ave, Whangarei, on Friday 3rd March at 1

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HUBBER, Nelson James

Entrepreneur and Walnut Farmer. Passed away on February 26, 2023, aged 73 years. Dearly loved husband of Wilma, loved and respected father of Jessica and Thijs, father-in-law of Peter, much loved grandfather of Carice and Sabine, loved brother of Faye and David, and brother-in-law of Ray, and loved by his nieces and nephews. Messages may be addressed to the family of the Late Nelson Hubber, c/- Hope Funerals, 27 Amyes Road, Hornby, Christchurch 8042. A Celebration of Life Service will be held at 1.30pm on Friday, March 3, 2023 in West Melton. Please contact the family for further information on hubhoven@gmail.com

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VAN VENROOY, Rosemary (nee Gebbie)

Passed away on February 27, 2023. Dearly loved wife of the late Steve. Treasured and much loved mother and mother-in-law of Lidwina and Grant, Campbell and Carey, Cathrine, Andy and Joan, Johan and Kally. Loved Oma of Kyla, George, Isaac, Olivia, Nicholas, Drew, Oliver and Petra and loved great-grandmother. Loved sister of the late John Gebbie, Margaret Stuart, Dorothy Parker, Brian Gebbie and George Gebbie. A special Sister-in-law and Aunty across the world. A Funeral Service will be held at the John Rhind Chapel, entry from London or Whitmore Streets, Christchurch, on Saturday, March 4, at 1.00pm. A Burial Service for Rosemary and Steve will be held at 1.00pm on Saturday, March 11, at Waimate Cemetery, Cnr of Park St and McNamaras Rd, followed by an afternoon tea. Messages
to C/- PO Box 8846, Christchurch. A special thank you to the staff at George Manning Lifecare for the wonderful care of Rosemary.
“Together in Peace”.

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PARKIN, Graeme John

On February 27, 2023, at his long-term home in Ilam, our beloved Graeme died peacefully with his much-loved sister and his two daughters at his side. A cheerful and ever-grateful man, with a passion for music and icecream, he accepted his illness of 30 years with dignity and grace. The family can not thank enough all the amazing staff at Arvida Ilam, nor his GP, Dr Kathryn Hunt, for their aroha, care, and dedication. Loved father to Lianne and Amanda Parkin, loved and respected father-in-law of Ian Tennant, and cherished grandfather of James Tennant. Loved brother of Hilary Boal and the late Bob. Loved brother-in-law of Lorraine and Les, Lenore and Noel, Nigel and Jennie, Glenis and the late Neil, and Gavin and Sally. Loved uncle to his many nieces and nephews. Messages to the Parkin family, c/o PO Box 111-01, Christchurch 8443. A service will be held at St David’s Ellesmere Co-operating Church, 75 High Street, Leeston, on Friday, March 3, at 1.00pm. The service will be followed by a committal at Ellesmere Public Cemetery.

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WESTRA, Ans

Died peacefully in her home in Wellington on February 26, 2023 aged 86. Sister to Yvonne, mother off Erik, Lisa and Jacob. Oma to Anneke, Oscar, Etta, Silas, Willem and Hendrik. A memorial service will be held on Friday, March 3, at 4.00pm, at the Public Trust Hall, Wellington. The service will be livestreamed and the link will be available through www.suite.co.nz.... In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Red Cross New Zealand Disaster Fund for Cyclone Gabrielle Relief. Messages to the family can be sent to C/- Lychgate Funerals, 306 Willis Street, Aro Valley, Wellington.
Lychgate Funerals
FDANZ 385 0745
www.lychgate.co.nz...

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ELLIS, Jill Marion(nee Jenkins)

Passed away on Friday 24 February 2023, aged 70 years. Loved daughter of the late Ronny and Agnes Jenkins, and loved sister of the late Allan Jenkins. Much loved cousin and cared for by Kerry and Linka-Jane Hanscombe, and loved by her many cousins. Treasured friend of Trish Hamilton for 65 years. Jill’s funeral service will be held at Vospers Chapel, 257 Devon Street East, New Plymouth, on Saturday 4 March 2023 at 11.00am. Private cremation to follow.

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KOOREY FAULKNER, Margaret Therése

Passed away suddenly on Monday 27th February 2023, aged 70 years, at Middlemore Hospital, Auckland, in the presence of loved ones. Cherished wife of Alan. Much loved mother and mother-in-law of Jane (deceased), Erin and Rhett, and Claire and Greg. Devoted Sitti (Grandma) to James and Waverley, Oscar, Maile and Honey.

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BURTT, John Wayne

Passed away peacefully on February 25, 2023, at George Manning Lifecare, in his 79th year. Much loved father and father-in-law of Duane and Kylie (Melbourne), Matthew and Lena (Wellington) and the late Ryan Burtt. Loved granddad to Noah, Callum, and Louis. Loved brother and brother-in-law of Kay and the late Russell Hawkes, Mark and Vicki Burtt, Craig and Wendy Burtt, and uncle to all his nieces and nephews. Many thanks to all involved in Wayne’s care, especially the staff at George Manning Lifecare. A celebration of Wayne’s life will be held at
the Cashmere Presbyterian Church, 2 Macmillan Ave, on Sunday, March 5, at 1.00pm. Donations can be made at the service to the Cashmere Presbyterian Church.

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ANDREWS, Shirley Valmai

Rangiora, formerly of Southbrook. Passed away peacefully aged 91 at Christchurch Hospital on Sunday, February 26, 2023. Loved wife of the late Jack (John) Andrews. Dearly loved mother and mother-in-law of Maurice (dec), John, Neville (dec), Steve and Lorraine, Brenda and Lyall, Sharon and Graeme, and Pauline and
Ian. Much loved grandma / nana of her 15 grandchildren and 37 great-grandchildren. Shirley’s family would like to thank the doctors and nurses of Ward 24 at Christchurch Hospital who took care of her over the past week. In lieu of flowers, a donation in Shirley’s honour can be made to St Johns Ambulance. A service to celebrate Shirley’s life will be held at Northbrook Chapel, Spark Lane, Rangiora, on Monday, March 6, at 12 noon. Messages to the family C/- PO Box 35, Rangiora 7440.

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McPHAIL, Joan Margaret

At Palmerston North Hospital on February 17, 2023. Dearly loved sister of Nola Bowden (Taupo) (dec), Bruce McKenzie (Palmerston North), and Donald McKenzie (Ruru). Much loved aunty of Ross, Claire, Andrew, Kirstin, Nigel (dec), Jonathan (dec), Anna, Louisa, Christina, Aaron, Caleb and Bridget.

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MORRELL, Joyce Hokimate

69 years young. Passed away peacefully with whnau by her side. Loved daughter of Sol* and Kui* Morrell, and sister to Maata, Diane*, Phyllis and Solomon. Most devoted mother and mother-in-law to Deanna and William, loving Nan to Royce and Billy. Much loved and respected aunty, cousin, friend and colleague. Dearly treasured by Whaitiri Whnau. A celebration of Joyce’s life will be held at the Mackay Room at the Gore Town and Country Club, on Friday, March 3, 2023, at 1.00pm.
(*denotes deceased)

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GROVES, Catherine Constance (Cathy)

Peacefully at Kandahar, surrounded by her daughters, on her wedding anniversary 26th February 2023. Dearly loved wife of the late John. Loved mother and mother-in-law of Dianne and John Downie, Jenne and Steve Thomson, Sue Turvey, and Caroline and John Feast. Loved Granny to Daniel, Robbie; Rosa and Jared, Rupert and Rachael, Becca and Steve; Felix and Briar, Monet; Johnny and Rachel, Tim and Jess, and her great-grandchildren Louis, Zara, Thea, Willow, Nala, and Wallace. Messages to the family may be sent to PO Box 2035, Kuripuni, Masterton 5842. Friends and family are invited to attend a celebration of Cathy’s life in The Village Chapel, 4-6 High Street, Masterton, at 1.30pm on Saturday 4th March. Please wear bright colours.
Gary Pickering Funerals
NZIFH Masterton

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PUTTICK, Graeme Cecil

Passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family at Hospice South Canterbury on Tuesday, February 28, 2023, aged 58 years. Dearly loved husband, soulmate and best friend of Michelle for 35 years. Loved and admired Dad of Jason, and Kallum. Treasured son of Ron and Joy. Adored brother and brother-in-law of Sandra and Geoff Feron, Richard and Jean, Kathy Graham and Richard Liddicoat, Katrina and Ken Chamberlain. A loved uncle and great uncle to all his nieces and nephews. A service to celebrate Graeme’s life will be held at Waimate A&P Showgrounds Pavillion, 26 Hakataramea Highway, Waimate, on Monday, March 6, 2023, at 1.00pm. Followed by private cremation. A livestream of the service is available, please email - office@aoraki.kiwi.nz or call on 6862148. In lieu of flowers donation to Hospice South Canterbury would be appreciated and maybe left at the service. Messages to

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RICHARDSON, Denis

1.11.36 — 25.2.23
Dearly loved elder son of the late Ralphine Richardson of "Maitai Run", treasured brother of Richard and Jacqui (NSW) and loved uncle of Chris and Simon.
A lovely man who will be greatly missed.

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