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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REYNOLDS, Jeanette Enid

Passed quietly away on Saturday, 25th February, 2023, aged 85 years, at Radius Windsor Court, Ohaupo. Jen will be fondly remembered by all her family and friends, and her late husband Les. A family service for Jen will be held in the Greenwood Chapel, Hamilton Park Cemetery, 395 Morrinsville Road, Hamilton, on Wednesday 1st March, at 11.00am. All correspondence for the Reynolds family, c/- Woolertons Funeral Home, PO Box 276, Hamilton 3240.

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MIERS, Roy Lindsay

Passed away peacefully surrounded by the love of his family in Waikanae, on Sunday 26th February 2023. Dearly loved husband to Ngaire. Adored father and father-in-law to Shalyn & Simon, Shane & Debbie, Craig & Yvonne, Brent & Wayne, Glenn & Leah, and to all of his much-loved grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
We’ll miss you forever.
In lieu of flowers please to donate to the Cancer Society in Roy’s honor. Messages to be sent to PO Box 5191 Palmerston North. A service to celebrate Roy’s life will be held in the Terracehaven Chapel, 697 Main Street, Palmerston North, on Friday 3rd March 2023, at 1.00pm.

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GARNER, Ezekiel (Zeke)

Zeke, aged 8, was welcomed into Heaven on Sunday, February 26, 2023, after a short 6.5 week battle with cancer. He spent those weeks at home surrounded by his parents, Cameron and Lydia, brothers, Josiah, Clay, and Toby, and grandparents, aunties, uncles and cousins. There will be a celebration of his life at Caroline Bay Hall at 10.30am, on Thursday, March 2, 2023. The service will be livestreamed via the following link www.betts.co.nz.... In lieu of flowers now, please love on the family in the difficult weeks and months to come.

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SMITH, Raewyn Muriel (nee Bowden)

On 26 February 2023, peacefully aged 81 years. Loved daughter of the late Gordon and Muriel Bowden. Much loved mother of Alistair and Sheryl, Mark and Carol and Shelley and Darren. Adored grandma of Oscar, Emily, Harrison, Alex, Oliver, William and Evie. Cherished sister to Margaret, Roger and Wanda. A service to celebrate Raewyn’s life will be held at Five Knots, Tamaki Yacht Club, 30 Tamaki Drive, Auckland on Friday 3 March at 11.00am. In lieu of flowers, donations made in Raewyn’s name to dyslexiafoundation.org.nz would be appreciated. Messages can be sent to
the Smith Family, C/- Sibuns Funeral Directors, 582 Remuera Road, Remuera, Auckland 1050.

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WAFER, Audrey Madeline

At Nazareth House, on Sunday, February 26, 2023. Much loved Aunt of Mary Reynolds, Peter Phelan and the late Brenda. Loved Great-Aunt of Julia, Michael and Hannah Reynolds, Oliver, Jack and Conor Phelan, David, Daniel and Timothy Gallen.
Rest in Peace Audrey

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DAGG, James John (Jim)

4211752, WW2,
Bomber Command.
Died February 20, 2023, in Mosgiel; in his 100th year. Loved husband of Marie*, and father of Karen and John*.
A family funeral has been held. Messages to 40 Hagart Alexander Drive, Mosgiel 9024.
(*denotes deceased)

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MORTON, Jill

On Tuesday, February 21, 2023, peacefully at Bethsaida Retirement Village, with family at her side. Loving wife of the late Maurice. Cherished mum of Robert and Margaret, Carolyn (dec) and Stephen, Lindsay and Heather, Janeen and Kevin, Philip and Kellie, and Sarah and Blair. Adored mum-mum and supergran to her 13 grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren. Messages may be sent to 1 Hillside Terrace, Witherlea, Blenheim 7201. Special thanks to the staff at Bethsaida Retirement Village for the wonderful care provided to our Mum. At Jill’s request, a private family farewell has been held.

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LINDLEY, Stephen

Peacefully at Mary Potter Hospice on 23 February 2023, aged 63 years. He leaves behind Tanithia, Raurie and Bonnie; and grandchildren Taylah and Jax. A service for Stephen will be held at the Whenua Tapu Crematorium Chapel, Airlie Road, Pukerua Bay on Tuesday 28 February 2023 at 11.00am.

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McPHAIL, Joan Margaret (nee McKenzie)

Dearly beloved wife of William Cameron (Bill) McPhail for 69 years. Proud and loving mother of their five sons

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CRAFAR, Dot (Doris Catherine) (formerly Staig)

Born June 2, 1942. Passed away at home on February 23, 2023. Proud mother and mother-in-law of Catherine and Laine, Louise, Daniel and Tema, and Grandmother of Louis, Anna, Tessa and Zoe. A private cremation has been held.

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SALISBURY, Keith Alan

Peacefully passed away at Marinoto Rest Home on Friday 24th February 2023, aged 70. Loved son of Alan and May (both deceased). Loved brother, brother-in-law, uncle, great-uncle and great-great-uncle of Donna Sonny (Baker) and family. We would like to take this opportunity to make a Very Special Thank You to the Management and Staff of Marinoto for the wonderful care of Keith and his support team. All messages to the Baker Family, c/o PO Box 4016, New Plymouth, or online at wabraham.co.nz/notices. A service for Keith will be held at the Inglewood Club, 35 Moa Street, Inglewood, on Wednesday 1st March at 1pm. Thereafter to Inglewood Cemetery.

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BUCKTHOUGHT, Melda

Dearly loved mother of Stephen (Bucky). Much loved Nana of Sharlene & Tim, Jessica & David. Loving great-nana of Braiden, Jacob, Jai, Marcus & Torren.

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BECK, Peter Andreas

On Saturday, February 25, 2023, peacefully at Te Nikau Hospital Greymouth, aged 88 years. Loved brother of Rob, Marcoen, Paul, Carla, Loes and Monica and a much loved uncle of all his nieces and nephews. Loved dear friend of Paul and Glenys and a favourite lap for Fluffy the cat. Will be sadly missed by his family and friends in New Zealand and the Netherlands. Messages may be left on Peter’s tribute page at www.thompsonfd.co.nz.... A service to celebrate Peter’s life will be held in the Chapel of the Holy Spirit, Seaview Terrace, Hokitika, on Tuesday, February 28, commencing at 1.00pm. Following the service Peter will be laid to rest in the Lawn Section of the Hokitika Cemetery.
Thompson Funeral Directors Ltd, Hokitika
Members of The Funeral Directors Association of NZ

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BOOKER, David Arthur

On February 25, 2023, passed away peacefully at Aberleigh Rest Home, aged 83 years. Loved husband of Marie, and a loved father of Steven, Aaron, the late Grant and all their families. Funeral details will be advised.

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HUNT, Eunice (Peg) (nee Mosen)

Passed away peacefully on 25 February, 2023 at Radius Glaisdale Resthome. Adored Mother, Nana, Gran and Great-Great-Gran. A private service for Eunice will be held at 4 Kirk Close, Rototuna, Hamilton on Thursday, 2 March, at 1.00pm. All communications to Eunice’s family C/- 4 Kirk Close, Rototuna, Hamilton 3210.

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