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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BUCKTHOUGHT, Melda Joy

Passed away peacefully at Te Mahana Rest Home on Thursday 23rd February 2023, in her 87th year. Dearly loved wife and lifetime companion of the late Alan. Much loved mother of Stephen, Kelvin & Natasha, Nerida & Steve, and Nicola & Kevin. Loved Nana of her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Loved daughter of the late Ben & Ivy Coffey. Loved sister and sister-in-law of Eileen (dec) & Stan Marshall, Bernie (dec), Lorraine & Steve Wasley, and much-loved aunty. A private service and burial will be held in accordance with Melda’s wishes. Messages for the family C/- Hardings Funerals, PO Box 605, Hawera 4640.
R.I.P

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PRICE, Betty

Of Palmerston North. Passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday 22 February 2023. Aged 97 years. Loved wife of the late Dick. Precious Mum of Graeme and Lily, and Julia. Treasured Nana of Luke, Aaron; Nathan, and Katrina, and her four great-grandchildren. Cherished sister of Joan. A service for Betty will be held at The Lychway Chapel, 5 Roy Street, Palmerston North, on Wednesday 1 March 2023, at 2.00pm. Messages to the Price Family, C/- PO Box 1014, Palmerston North 4440.

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WEBB, Rosanna Diedre

Passed away peacefully with family by her side, on Thursday, February 23, 2023, at Christchurch Hospital. Dearly loved wife of Geoff, devoted Mum of Jeremy, Daniel, and Jenna. Loved mother-in-law of Laura-Lee, Amy, and Marc, and a treasured Nan of Malakai, Dakota, and Oliver. Much loved sister of Wendy, and sister-in-law of David. Rosanna will be sadly missed by her extended family and friends. In lieu of flowers donations in memory of Rosanna can be made directly to
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REYNOLDS, Edward Ernest (Ted)

WWII VET. No. 19014908 On February 24, 2023 peacefully at Bainswood On Victoria, in his 95th year. Dearly loved husband and soulmate of Peggy. Loved father of Tony, Jeanette, Frankie, Terry, and loved father-in-law of Faye, and Lianne. Also loved by
all his grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and great-great-grandchildren.
Sadly missed
Messages to 288 King Street, Rangiora 7400. A service of farewell and remembrance
will be held in the Northbrook Chapel, Spark Lane, Rangiora, on Friday, March 3, 2023 at 1.00pm, followed by interment in the Rangiora Lawn Cemetery.

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ANDERSON, Raymond William

Dearly loved Grandad of Nathan and Daniel, passed away February 21, 2023. Forever in our memories, always in our hearts.

Thank you for being our Grandad.

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MERCER, Margaret Elizabeth (Peggy)

Of Palmerston North. Passed away peacefully on Thursday 23 February 2023. Aged 72 years. Dearly loved wife of Chris. Loved Mum of Andrew and Nina, Sam and Em, Leanne and Bo, and Genevieve and Peter. Treasured Nani Peg of Fenn, MacLean, Anna, Micah, Max, Beth, Charlie, Nikolai, and
Te Wait. A celebration of Peggy’s life will be held at
St Andrew’s Presbyterian Church, 388 Church Street, Palmerston North, on Tuesday 28 February 2023, at 11.00am. Messages to the Mercer family, C/- PO Box 1014, Palmerston North 4440.

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MOORE, Kathleen Faye (Faye)

It is with much sadness the we announce the passing of our beautiful Faye on Sunday, January 8, 2023, aged 83. Eldest daughter of George Reko* and Elizabeth Mary (Molly)* Amos. A dearly loved and respected sister of Aileen* and Doug* McNaught, and adored “Fazey Wazey” of her youngest sister Lorraine “Bugsy” and John* White (Mataura). Much loved wife to Colin* and loving mother to Stewart and Veronika (Berlin, Germany). Dearly loved Mum of Fi and Andrew Smith (Invercargill), and cherished Nana Faye of James, George, and Tom. Much loved Aunty Faye to all her nieces and nephews. A Committal Service will be held at 2.00pm on Wednesday, March 1, at Mataura Cemetery where her ashes will be interred. Donations to Hospice Southland in her memory would be appreciated at any time, or at the Mataura service. Tributes can be sent to 110 Duke Street, Invercargill 9810 or to Faye’s tribute page at
frasersfunerals.co.nz/tributes
(* denotes deceased)

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POLGLASE, Colin Arthur

25.10.1928 — 15.2.2023
Wife Pam, his children, Lynda, Karen, Ray and John, sadly announce the passing of Colin Polglase, at Ranburn Rest Home, Waipu. Late of Auckland and formerly of New Plymouth. A private family farewell is to be held at a later date. All communications are to be sent to the “ Polglase Family” c/- PO Box 8043, Kensington, Whangarei 0145.
Farewell Colin,
you have attended your final vintage car rally.

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DAVIES, Alistair Evan Rhys

Formerly of Palmerston North. On Monday 20 February 2023 peacefully at Middlemore Hospital, Auckland. Aged 86. Loving husband of Geneth. Much loved father and father-in-law of Rhys and Sue, Stephen and Yvette, Mark and Marge, and Merren and Stewart Hunt. Much loved Grandad of Michael, John, Chris, Will, Nathan, Cameron, Andrew, Alistair, Genoa, Liam, Stephen and Anjali. Messages for the Davies family, c/- PO Box 5191, Palmerston North 4441. A service for Alistair will be held in St. Peter’s Anglican Church, 229 Ruahine Street, Palmerston North, on Monday 27 February 2023, at 12noon.

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HISCOX, Neil Murray

Of Palmerston North. Passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Tuesday 21st February 2023, aged 61 years. Dearly loved son of Ray and Carol Hiscox (both dec) and brother of Tony (dec) Ian, Barry and Glenda. Special thanks to all of the staff at MASH Featherston Street for their amazing support and patience over the past 11 years. A private ceremony has been held for Neil.

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MARKS, Ross Alan

29.8.1946 – 21.2.2023
Passed away in his home. Cherished with deepest love by his wife Heather. Loved brother of Linda (Dec), Leonie and Terry Leighton. Treasured Dad of Scott and Natasha, Kristy and Glenn, and Michelle. Much loved Poppa of Cheyenne, Jimmi, Jack, Billy and great-grand-poppa of Saskia.


A service to celebrate the life of Ross will be held at South Taranaki Funeral Services Chapel on Saturday 25 February 2023 at 1.00pm, followed by a private cremation. For those wishing to attend the service by webcast can do at

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BARRETT, Lyal Harold

February 21, 2023.
Died peacefully at Elizabeth R. Lifecare Stratford. Aged 81.Loved husband of Jocelyn and father of Brady and Quintin. Brother of Delle Maskery (Auckland). Brother-in-law of Mary Barrett (Christchurch). A happy release from Dementia. Private Cremation.

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McNEE, Harriet

On Wednesday February 22, 2023, peacefully at home after a short battle, aged 78 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Russell. Much loved mother and mother-in-law of Ron Thow, Jacqui and Greg Smith, Pauline and the late Nathan Cross, Stuart and Annette Thow. Much loved nana of Ben and Jess, Morgan and Charli, Maison, Mikaulie and Murphy, Quinn, Harrison and Sophie. A funeral service for Harriet will be held at Betts Funeral Services, 33 North Street on Tuesday, February 28 at 2.00pm, to be followed by a private cremation. All messages to the McNee family, C/- PO Box 772, Timaru 7940.

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POWNALL, Barbara

Passed away peacefully at The Wood, Nelson, on Monday, February 20, 2023. Aged 95 years. Much loved wife of the late Ian; mother to Michael (deceased), and Paul; grandmother of Nikki (Sunshine Coast), and Mitch (Nelson); great-grandmother of Dante, Asija, and Vaun. A service to celebrate Barbara’s life will
be held at Christ Church Cathedral, Nelson, on Tuesday, February 28, 2023 at 11.00am. For those unable to attend, the service will be livestreamed, please email support@marsdenhouse.co.nz for details. In lieu of flowers, donations to St John New Zealand would be appreciated and can be made through www.stjohn.org.nz... or at the service.

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MORTIMER, Russell David

On February 21, 2023, passed away at Christchurch Hospital with family by his side, in his 74th year. Much loved husband of Heather, cherished Dad of Tracy, Joy, and Laura. Adored Grandad of Micheal, Eli, Lily, Chloe; Jonna, Marlow; Finn, Amber, Taine, Vinnie, and great-granddad of Axel. A great friend, mentor and special surrogate family member to many. Loved son of the late Reece and Betty Mortimer and loved brother of Grant, Stuart and John and their families. Messages to 101 Wither Road, Blenheim 7201 or
www.cloudybayfunerals.co.nz... A service to celebrate the life of Russell will be held at the Springlands Chapel, Cloudy Bay Funeral Services, 15 Boyce Street on Saturday, February 25 at 1.00pm, followed by private cremation.

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