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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BOWLER, George Patrick Michael

22.6.1978 — 15.2.2023
Dearly loved son of Pat and Mary, brother of Phoebe and Sam, and dad of Luca and Heath. Requiem Mass will be celebrated at St. Mary of the Angels, 17 Boulcott Street, Wellington, on Saturday 4th March 2023 at 12.00pm. We will celebrate George’s life, for which he would like colourful clothes and happiness to be the order of the day.
Lychgate Funerals
FDANZ 385 0745
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JORGENSEN, Anne Mabel

On February 19, 2023, suddenly at Anthony Wilding Retirement Village, aged 89 years. Loved wife of the late Svend-Erik, dearly loved mother and mother-in-law of Anne-Marie and Stephen, Sonja, and Nina. Much loved nana of Stephanie; Laura-Ann, Michael; Matthew, Caleb and Mason. Special thanks to the staff at Anthony Wilding Retirement Village for their outstanding care of Anne. Messages may be addressed to The Family of the late Anne Jorgensen, c/- PO Box 39001, Christchurch 8545. The Funeral Service to celebrate Anne’s life will be held in our Westpark Chapel, 467 Wairakei Road, Burnside, Tuesday, February 28, at 10.00am, private interment thereafter.

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PAVELKA, Joyce Brangwyn (Joy)

Passed peacefully at the Croft Rest Home on Thursday, February 23, 2023. An amazing mother, mother-in-law and best friend of Cathy (dec), Graeme, and Mark and Anne. A devoted and much loved Nana P of Ariana and Raoul, Joshua and Erin, Melissa, Stacy and Jess, Tony and their families.
“Gone to be with her Saviour.”
Messages to 274b Otipua Rd, Timaru 7910. A celebration of Joy’s life will be held at Gleniti Baptist Church, 58 Gleniti Rd, Timaru, on Friday, March 3, at 11.00am.

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CAMERON, Patricia Kay (Pat)

On February 15, 2023, passed away peacefully at home, aged 77 years. Loved fur-baby mum of the late Tabatha, and Samantha, Beau, and Luc, and Snickers, loved only daughter of the late Robert and Margaret Cameron, treasured cousin of the Jacobson families, beloved extended family member of Roy and Delcie McGregor, treasured Grand Pat of Tapanga and Sam, and Brittney. Will be sadly missed by all that knew her. She was associated with the New Zealand Girl Guides movement for over 41 years and has been an active dedicated member of the Christchurch Musicians Club for over 40 years. Messages may be addressed to the Family of the late Pat Cameron, c/- PO Box 39127, Christchurch 8545. A Memorial Service to celebrate Pat’s life will be held in The Cashmere Club, 50 Colombo St, Cashmere, on Wednesday, March 1 at 2.00pm.

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O’RAGHALLAIGH, Feargus

Died suddenly on 14 February 2023. Dearly loved and admired father of Holly and Kate, he is survived by them and their mother, Miriam, and his seven siblings. Predeceased by his beloved partner, Trish.
In our hearts forever.
A son of Dublin and Donegal, he is further survived by approximately ten thousand books and the infinite wisdom, humour and musings he imparted to all who knew him. In lieu of flowers, donations to Mary Potter would be appreciated. A service to celebrate and remember Feargus will be held at Cedarwood, Waikanae, on 7th March 2023 at 11.00am, followed by private cremation. Messages to Feargus’s daughters Kate and Holly

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GOODHEW, GeoffreyWilliam

6.2.1972 — 25.1.2023
In Oxford, United Kingdom, peacefully with his Mum and Dad by his side. Geoff was the dearly loved son of Bill and Cara, much loved brother and brother-in-law of Claire and David Stevens, and loved Uncle of Jonathon and Jack. In keeping with Geoff’s wishes a private cremation was held in Oxford. A memorial service will be held at a later date in Christchurch.

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ROBIN, Fiona (nee Livingstone)

1945 — 2022
Born August 17, 1945, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on December 22, 2022. At her request, a private vigil and cremation was held. A Memorial Mass and Celebration of her life will take place at 12.30pm on March 11, 2023, at Nazareth House, 220 Brougham St, Christchurch.

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HUNTER, Adrienne Gladys

Born Christchurch, September 22, 1949, passed away peacefully on February 22, 2023 at her home surrounded by her loving family. Dearly loved wife of Ian, much loved mum and mother-in-law of Caroline and Dene Trickett, and Angela and Dean Gaston. Much loved Grandmother of Samantha, Blake, Harrison and Lilia. Loved Aunty of Shelly Hastie and Vanessa Lord. Daughter of the late Clarence and Miriam Lord. Sister of Maurice and the
late Owen Lord, and sister-in-law to the late Jenny Lord. Donations would be welcomed and appreciated for the outstanding care and service provided by Nurse Maude by going online at bit.ly... Messages can be forwarded to the Hunter family, c/- PO Box
263, Kaiapoi 7644. A service to Celebrate Adrienne’s
life will be held in the Harewood Crematorium Chapel, Wilkinson’s Road off Gardiners Road, on Tuesday, February 28, at 11.30am.

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BOS, Cornelia(Corrie)Liboria Gertruida (nee van Goozen)

Passed away peacefully on February 16, 2023, at St Allisa Rest home, aged 87 years. Dearly loved mother and mother-in-law of Liboria (Libby) and Steve Davis, Andrew and Tracy, Bridget and Marcus Dadds, and Rodger and Rachelle. Loved Oma of Carina and Corey, Michael and Tayla; Jayden and Renee, Dillon, Tyler and Annie, Kyle and Rana, Kodie and Nick, Allanah and Frank; Daniel, Rory; and Emily. Loved great-grandmother of Zac; Theo, and Riley. Thank you to the staff of St Allisa Rest Home for their loving care of Corrie. In accordance with Corrie’s wish, a private cremation has taken place. Messages may be addressed to The Bos family, c/- PO Box 120, Christchurch 8140.

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VAN DIJK, Augusta (née van Rijnbach)

On Wednesday, February 22, 2023, peacefully at Christchurch Hospital aged 92 years, with Paulus, her loving husband of 72 years by her side. Dearly loved Mum of Rudolf, and Ronald, adored and loved Oma of her seven grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren, loved sister, mother-in-law, and friend to many. A heartfelt thanks to Nurse Maude for their care. Messages may be addressed to The Family of the late Augusta Van Dijk c/- PO Box 39001, Christchurch 8545. The Funeral Service in celebration of Augusta’s life will be held in our AvonPark Chapel, corner Kerrs and Pages Roads, Linwood, on Monday, February 27, at 2.30pm.

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MARSHALL, Peter Thomas

Passed away peacefully on Sunday, February 19, 2023, aged 79 years. Beloved husband and friend to Colleen. Much loved father, Dad, grandfather and friend of Tom and Debbie; William and Chelsea; Kyla and Skye; Jaidene and Motai; Addisyn; Tracyann and John; Tania and James; Yvette and Lyndon; Mark and Lisa, and grandchildren. Loved brother and uncle of Oweena and Doug; Clare and Brian; Charlie and Jane; Pete and Victoria; and Matt and Carole.
“Your presence we miss, your memories we treasure, loving you always, forgetting you never.”
At Peter’s request a private service has been held. Messages to 9 Macdonald St, Ophir 9393 or Marshall Industries, info@marshalls.co.nz

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VULAONO, Filipe Bulivakatawa

Passed away unexpectedly at his home on Tuesday 21st February 2023, aged 48. Dearly beloved husband of Mereseini Vulaono, father to Reijeli, Alisi, Peni & Rusiate Vulaono, grandfather to Nilah-Lia Vaofanua. A celebration of Filipe’s life will be held at 10.00am, on Friday 3rd
March 2023, at the Hamilton East Methodist Church, 20 Wellington Street, Hamilton East. Followed by his burial at Hamilton Park Cemetery & Crematorium, Newstead.
Vinaka Vakalevu
All communications to the Vulaono family C/- PO Box 5523, Frankton, Hamilton 3242.

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BENNETT, Beverly Joan (Bev)

Passed away on Saturday
18 February 2023, aged 88 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Paul Bennett. Adored mother and mother-in-law of Blair and Karen, Anne and Peter, Jeff and Julie, Sue and Bryce. Much loved Nana to Sarah, Anna and Victoria, Ellen and Celia, Michael, Daniel, Nathan, Kian and Caitlin, Oliver and James and her 6 great-grandchildren. Sincere thanks to the staff at Woodlands Rest Home, Feilding and Dr Rerekura for their care of Bev over the last 18 months. All messages to the Bennett family, C/- 167 John F Kennedy Drive, Palmerston North. In accordance with Bev’s wishes, a private family memorial service will be held.

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SAIT, Eunice Mary

<LOGO> mroses—b</LOGO>Passed away Thursday 16 February 2023, at 95 years old. Treasured wife of Colin (deceased), cherished Mother and mother-in-law of Gail and Trevor, Graeme, Bryan and Kirstie, Jill and Terry. Much loved Nana to her grand-children, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchild. A private service has been held. All messages to G. Simons, 356 Kaimata Road North, Inglewood.

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BLYTH, Barbara Kathleen

Passed away peacefully on 24 February 2023, aged 97 years, at Hilda Ross Retirement Village. Loved wife of the late John, loved mother of Alan, Martin, Robert, Susan and Anne; loved grandmother and great-grandmother. A private cremation will be held. A service to celebrate Barbara’s life will be held on a date to be advised. All communications to the Blyth Family, c/- James R Hill Funeral Directors, 717 Grey Street, Claudelands, Hamilton.

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