JONES, Gwenyth Margaret
Died peacefully at Hospice South Canterbury, on Friday, February 24, 2023, aged 92 years. Cherished and loved mother of Louise. Dearly loved wife of Keith Billinghurst and Owen Jones (both deceased). Loved aunty, great-aunty and great-great-aunty to her family. A special thank you to Hospice South Canterbury for their care and support also the Presbyterian support and their care team. In lieu of flowers donations to the Hospice South Canterbury would be appreciated and maybe left at the service. The Service celebrating Gwenyth’s life will be held at Trinity Presbyterian Church, 22 College Rd, Timaru, on Thursday, March 2, 2023, at 2.00pm. By request dress code is colourful. Messages to
MACDONALD, Patricia Daphne (Pat)(formerly Gosney)(nee Wright)
Of West Melton. On Friday, February 24, 2023, at Christchurch Hospital, after a short illness. In her 80th year. Loving wife of John Macdonald for 32 years, and also the late Max Gosney. Much loved Mum of Michael and Kirstin Gosney, and Megan and Mike Wallace (Morton Mains). Loved stepmother of Sharyn Robb, Kim Gormack, and Kirsty-Ann Cox. Beloved Gran to Courtney, Michelle, Hope, Brittnee, Chloe, Jane, Emma, James, Barrett, Liam, Andreas, Oliver, Emma, and Mark, and great-grandmother of five. Loved sister and sister-in-law of Peter and Kath Wright, and Chris Wright. Messages for Pat Macdonald’s family may be sent c/- 19 London Street, Richmond, Christchurch 8013. A service to celebrate Pat’s life will be held at Hope Presbyterian Church, 726 Weedons Ross Road, West Melton, on Wednesday, March 1, at 11.00am, to be followed by a private cremation.
McGILLIVRAY, John Vernard
On February 23, 2023 peacefully at home. Aged 63 years. Best friend and dearly loved husband of Rachel; Beloved father and father-in-law of Sarah and Michael, Aaron and Mark, Caitlin and Hamish, Patrick and Phoebe; Much loved G Dadda of Hayden and Ben; A much loved brother, brother-in-law, and uncle. Cherished former husband of Dianne - mother of Sarah and Aaron. Best mate of Gillie. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to John’s give a little page www.givealittle.co.nz... Messages to “the McGillivray family” may be placed in John’s tribute book at www.tributes.co.nz... or posted C/- PO Box 723 Paraparaumu. John’s funeral service will be held at Our Lady of Kapiti, Catholic Church, Presentation Way (off Milne Drive), Paraparaumu, on Monday, March 6, 2023 at 12.00pm, followed by a private cremation.
GRAIGEN, Hamish Peter
On February 24, 2023, peacefully, at Cashmere View Care Home, aged 85 years. Dearly loved husband of the late Sheila, and beloved brother of the late Mike, and sister of Goldie. Many thanks to the staff and carers at Cashmere View for the love and care provided for Hamish. Messages to the family of the late Hamish Craigen, c/- PO Box 26112, Christchurch 8148. A private cremation will be held.
KERSE, David Alexander
of East Chatton. Called home to his Saviour, surrounded by his family after a long and courageous journey on Friday, February 24, 2023, aged 75 years. Much loved husband and faithful friend of *Heather (nee Warner) and Jessica, treasured Dad of *Simon, Jaimee and Jamin Lietze, *Benjamin, Hannah, Laura and Devin De Groot, Joseph, Juliana and Kabelo Nkoana, Heidi and Sam Hadfield, Nadia Copland and Neil Follett; devoted and fun loving Grandad of Noah, Micah, Ruby, and Jasper Lietze; Karli De Groot, Eva Nkoana; Lucas, Riley, Sophia, and Alecia Hadfield; Hazel, Ida, and Hugh Follett. A service to celebrate David’s life will be held in Gore Baptist Church, 23 Ardwick Street, Gore on Friday, March 3, at 1.30pm, followed by a cuppa before leaving for the interment at Gore Cemetery. Livestream link available www.southernfuneralhome.co.nz... Donations can be made to Leslie Groves Hospital.
“Surely goodness and mercy will follow me all the days of my life, and I will dwell in
the house of the Lord forever.” Psalm 23
MOYNIHAN, Thomas Humphrey
Born September 18, 1935, in Winton, Central Southland. Passed away peacefully at home in Brownsbay, Auckland with family by his side on February 23, 2023. Loving husband of 52 years to the late Judy Moynihan (nee Carlson). Kind, inspiring and beloved dad to Jackie, Tom, Nick, and Kelly. The best Grandad ever to Ciara, Emer, Órna (Ireland) and Te Koharangi. A celebration of Tom’s life will be held at Dil’s Funeral Services, 185 Schnapper Rock Road, Albany, on Wednesday, March 1, at 11.00am.
Dad and Poppa, we love you, you are with us with every turn in the tide.
RICHARDSON, Denis John
Passed away on Saturday February 25, 2023; aged 86 years. Dearly loved husband of the late Lesley, much loved Dad of Rebecca and Peter, treasured Grandad of Ben and Josh. Messages can be sent to the Richardson family
c/- 164 Tahunanui Drive, Nelson 7011 or online at shoneandshirley.co.nz. Funeral details will be advised later this week.
AUSTIN, Lawrence Selwyn
Passed away at home, in Morrinsville, with his family on February 25, 2023, aged 78. Cherished husband of Yvonne (nee Young). Much loved father and father-in-law of Raewyn and Kevin, Gavin and Sheree, Kelvin and Lynette. Doting grandpa to Emma, Anna, Riley, Blaine, Grace and Jared.
A long battle hard fought.
Thanks to the district nurse, the staff at AMU and A2 at Waikato Hospital for your support and care over the last few years. In lieu of flowers donations to Morrinsville St John. A service for Lawrence will be held at the Morrinsville Knox Presbyterian Church, on Wednesday, March 1, 2023 at 11.00am, followed by burial at Piako Cemetery, Seales Road, Morrinsville. All communications to the Austin family C/- PO Box 5523, Frankton, Hamilton 3242.
WYLIE, Margaret Hazlett
Of Paraparaumu, formerly of Ngaio, Wellington. Peacefully at Sevenoaks Hospital on Saturday 25 February 2023. Aged 95 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Norman. Loved mother and mother-in-law of Dennis, Peter & Frances, and Bryan & Heather. Loved Nana of Selina, Erena, Matthew and Scott, and great-grandmother of Jasmine, Samantha, Flynn, Atley and Mackenzie. A service to celebrate Margaret’s life will be held at the Funeral Home Chapel, 9-11 Hinemoa Street, Paraparaumu, on Thursday 2 March 2023, at 2.00pm, to be followed by private cremation. Messages to "The Wylie Family" PO Box 119, Paraparaumu 5254.
JARMAN, Robert Geoffrey (Bob)
On February 24, 2023 at Christchurch Hospital, dearly loved husband of the late May, and much loved father and father-in-law of David, Stephen and Anne, Richard, and Liz and Chris Salt (UK); loved Pops of Lydia, and Harry and Garfield, and Great-Pops of JJ. Messages to the Jarman Family, c/- John Rhind Ltd, 19 London Street, Richmond, Christchurch 8013. A service to celebrate Bob’s life will be held in the Archer Home Recreation Centre, entrance from 15 Percival Street, Beckenham, on Thursday, March 1, at 2.00pm.
TOBECK, Robyn May
Passed away suddenly at Christchurch Hospital, on Thursday, February 23, 2023, aged 69 years. Cherished daughter of the late Mabel and Gordon (Bo), sister and sister-in-law of Paul and the late Lynne, loved Aunty of Andrew, Deane and Courtney, Nicola and Steve, and Simon, and great-aunty of cherished little Zoe.
Robyn was a special person who will be sadly missed by all who knew her.
The family would like to thank Rolleston Ambulance and the staff of Christchurch Hospital for all their help. Messages may be addressed to The Family of the late Robyn Tobeck, c/- PO Box 39001, Christchurch 8545. In lieu of flowers, donations to St John Ambulance would be appreciated and may be made online at stjohn.org.nz/support-us/donate. A Service to Celebrate Robyn’s life will be held at the Lincoln Event Centre, 15 Meijer Drive, Lincoln, on Wednesday, March 1, at 1.30pm.
O’CONNOR, Bernard Patrick (Barney)
Of Opiki. On Saturday, February 25, 2023 peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family. Aged 77. Dearly loved husband of Eileen. Dearly loved father and father-in-law of Tania and Murray, Bridget and Stu, Kathryn, Brendon and Narelle, Gerard and Lorraine, Erin and Roly, Mark and Katelin. Much loved Grandad of 17 grandchildren and loved brother, brother-in-law, uncle and friend to many. In lieu of flowers, donations to St. Vincent de Paul Society, Palmerston North. Messages to the O’Connor family, c/- PO Box 5191, Palmerston North 4441. A Requiem Mass will be held at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church, Shamrock Street, Palmerston North, on Wednesday, March 1, 2023, at 11.30am, followed by a private burial.
SANSOM, Ian (Lloyd)
Peacefully at Timaru Hospital on February 26, 2023; in his 81st year. Dearly loved husband of Mel. Respected father and father-in-law of Rory and Shelley MacKenzie. Cherished granddad of Maya. Loved son of the late Lennie and Gwen (formerly of Duntroon). Loved brother and brother-in-law of Joan and Garry Maddock, and the late Bevan and Joyce, and Beatrice Johnstone. A service to celebrate Lloyd’s life will be held at the Aoraki Waimate Funeral Home, 11 John Street, Waimate, at 1.00pm on Thursday, March 2, followed by private interment. In lieu of flowers, donations to St John Ambulance would be appreciated and may be left at the service. Messages to 5 Kirks Road, Waimate 7978.
PATEL, Niru (nee Budhia)
Dearly loved wife of Ramesh. Loved mother and mother-in-law of Anand and Pearl, Ashvina, the late Ajit and the late Jignisha. Loved Bha of Aiden. Loved daughter of the late Makan Budhia and Gangaben. Sister and sister-in-law of the late Laxmi and Jasmat, Naran and Urmila, the late Hira and Sushila, the late Dahya and Sarla, Tara and Anil, Suresh and Pushpa, and Rukhi. Cherished aunty and great-auntie of many. The Funeral Service will be held in the Main Chapel at Morrisons Funeral Home, 220 Universal Drive, Henderson, Auckland, on Wednesday, March 1, 2023 at 3.00pm, followed by a private cremation. Any donations to be made to St John Ambulance.
GEERTS, Hendrikus Franciscus (Harry)
Passed away peacefully at Atawhai Assisi Rest Home, Hamilton, on 23 February 2023, with his loving family at his side, in his 98th year. Dearly loved husband of the late Josephina for 72 years. Much loved Dad of John & Linda (both dec), Jacqueline & Phil, Mary (dec), Anita & Ad, Henry (dec) & Michelle & Mike. Treasured Opa of 15 grandchildren, 21 great-grandchildren, and 1 great-great-grandchild.
Rust zacht lieve Papa.
A Requiem Mass for Harry will be celebrated at Atawhai Assisi Chapel, 158 Matangi Road, Matangi, Hamilton, on Friday 3rd March at 11.00am, followed by burial at the Piako Cemetery, Seales Road, Morrinsville. The family wish to express their sincere gratitude to the Staff of Assisi for the love and care given to Harry.
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