HOWELL, Michael John
Age 83 years. Much loved Son of Muriel and George. Mike passed away in Tauranga 21 February 2023 after a long period of illness. Loving husband of Julie (nee Ware), proud father of John and Paul, father-in-law of Angie and Rebecca, adored Opa of Charlie, Becky, Ashley, Silvan, Zebby, and Edwin.
He was my sweetheart
and my friend.
May he rest in Peace.
MORTON-SANDS, Quinn MacKay
Passed away suddenly on Tuesday, February 21, 2023. Loved son of Emma-Lee and Chris, and Philip and Kellie. Adored brother of Mitchell, Emma, Arya, Xadie and Max; most loved uncle of Charlotte and Hudson. Loved grandson and nephew; cousin and friend of many. Messages may be sent to the Morton-Sands Family, c/- PO
Box 110, Blenheim 7240. Special thanks to the
Nelson Marlborough Rescue Helicopter. A service to celebrate Quinn’s life will be held at the ASB Theatre, Alfred Street, at 11.00am, on Monday, February 27, followed by private cremation at the Sowman Crematorium. The service may be watched online via https
BELL, R. Graham
On Saturday 4th February 2023, in his 80th year. Graham passed away peacefully, surrounded by family at Summerset Down the Lane, Hamilton. He will be greatly missed by his loving wife Janet, his four daughters and their husbands; Andrea & Brian, Sylvia & Glen, Penny & Ben, Buffy (Elizabeth) & Shane, his seven grandchildren; Callum & Amy, Haydn, Dylan, Lawson, Cushla, Alex and Sienna and his great-granddaughter Lily. A family service has been held to celebrate Graham’s life where we gave thanks for all that this kind and gentle man gave to us. Messages may be sent to The Bell Family, c/- PO Box 439, Hamilton 3240.
BLAIR, Helen Marie (née Burd)
On Tuesday 21 February 2023 peacefully at home with family at her side, in her 55th year. Dearly loved wife and soul mate of Allan. Wonderfully devoted mother of Charlotte and David; Jess and Tozan; Olivia and Aaron; Jack and Filia; and Jacob. Adored grandma of Brianna; Bennett and Juniper. Loved daughter of Lynn and the late Ron Burd. Sister to Sandy, Wend, Nige and Nat. Daughter-in-law of Irene and the late Don.
A passionate artist and courageous adventurer
- Love, always.
A celebration of Helen’s life will be held at Woodlands Estate, 42 Whitikahu Road, Gordonton on Monday 27 February at 1.30pm. In lieu of flowers donations to children’s art and creativity may be given online
SMITH, John Sydney
On 21st February 2023, peacefully in Petone, surrounded by family; aged 93 years. Much loved husband of the late Ann. Cherished dad and dad-in-law of Relda & Glen, Ngaire & Vlad. Much loved Granddad of Tyler, Jaime, Elise and Regan. In lieu of flowers donations to Te Omanga Hospice would be appreciated and may be left at the service. John has been cremated at a private ceremony. All family and friends are welcome to attend a service to celebrate John’s life on Monday 27th February, 11.00am, at St Augustine’s Anglican Church, 12 Britannia Street, Petone.
“You’ll Never Walk Alone”
EDWARDS, David John
On February 22, 2023, passed away at Hospice Marlborough, aged 58 years. Loved husband of the late Tania and a loved father of Jamie; Carmen, Charles, Benjamin and all his mokopuna. Loved and remembered by his many friends and family. You are welcome to visit 3A Hillside Terrace, Blenheim, where David will be Friday afternoon, February 24, from 2.00pm until early next week.
BROWN, Boyd
Passed peacefully at home on Tuesday 21st February 2023, aged 82 years. Much loved father and father-in-law of Sherryle and Brian, Curly and Mel, and Tania and Blink. Loved grandpa of Adam, Alanna, Alicia, Jasmine, Annalise, Cairo, Che’, and Lennon, and great-grandpa of Ataahua. All messages may be sent to ‘The Brown Family’, c/- PO Box 4016, New Plymouth 4340, or left online at wabraham.co.nz/notices A service for Boyd will be held at The Chapel of W. Abraham, 366 Devon Street East, New Plymouth on Saturday 25th February 2023 at 2.00pm.
O’CONNELL, Peter William
Passed away peacefully in the care of Longwood Care Home on Tuesday, February 21, 2023; aged 91 years. Dearly loved husband of the late Rosanne, beloved father and father-in-law of Megan and Vaughan Templeton, Martin and Suzana, Bernie and Tim Asquith, Annie O’Connell and Mike McGarry, loved Grandad of Luke and Jen Templeton, Peter Templeton, and Rowan de Fonseca O’Connell, much loved great-grandad of Isla. Funeral details to be advised. Messages to 392 Endowment Road, Waimatuku Riverton RD 3, 9883.
WEPA-HAORA, Dontay Mataatua
18.03.2003 — 21.02.2023
Tragically taken from his loving Whanau and friends. Dontay will lay at 67 Sinclair Avenue, Nightcaps, where his tangihanga will begin at 10.00am on Tuesday, February 28 at the whare. He will then be taken to his final resting place to be reunited with his brother at Wairio Nightcaps Urupa. Ronnie, Nicole and Whanau invite you for Kai at 67 Sinclair Avenue from midday. Please send any messages or flowers to 67 Sinclair Avenue, Nightcaps.
Gillions Funeral Services
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TEBBUTT, John Paul
On February 22, 2023, passed away at home surrounded by family, aged 59 years. Loved husband of Naomi. Loved father of Sarra, Sam, Connor and Regan, and stepfather of Jason and Caleb, and all his cherished grandchildren. Loved son of Tom and Shirley and his brother Jamie, all the extended family and his many friends and mates. Messages to c/- PO Box, Blenheim 7240 or www.cloudybayfunerals.co.nz... A service to celebrate the life of John will be held at the Springlands Chapel, Cloudy Bay Funeral Services, 15 Boyce Street, on Monday, February 27 at 1.30pm, followed by private cremation. The service is being livestreamed and can be viewed on the Cloudy Bay Funeral Services website.
HURN, Joshua John (Josh)
Passed away peacefully after a courageous battle in the presence of his whanau at the Arohanui Hospice, Palmerston North on Wednesday 22 February 2023, of the young age of 28 years. A proud and loved son of Peter and the late Dolores. Best mate and brother of Chester. Josh is at home where whanau and friends may pay their respects. A service to celebrate Joshy’s life will be held in the Marton War Memorial Hall, Wellington Road, Marton on Monday 27 February 2023 at 11.00am, followed by interment at Mt View Cemetery, Marton. Messages may be left on Joshy’s tribute page
www.williamcotton.co.nz... where the service will also be live streamed.
BOWLES, Bezwick Baker (Bez)
Passed away peacefully in his 87th year at Hutt Hospital on 21st February 2023. Dearly loved husband and soulmate forever of Lorraine (Lori) for 66 years. Much loved and respected father of John, Helen Cherrie, and Chris. Father-in-law of Neil Davis. Special Grandad to Louise, Neil & Samantha Cherrie, Bonnie Bowles & Leena Cherrie. Great-Grandad to Henry, Kyson, Natalia and Aria.
He lived his life 110%.
In our hearts forever.
The family would like to sincerely thank Dr Donald Patterson and his nursing staff at Kopata Medical Centre for the wonderful care and attention they devoted to Bez over the last 30 years.
"Rest in Peace"
In lieu of flowers, donations to the Wellington Free Ambulance would be appreciated. A service to celebrate Bez’s life will be held at Cornwall Manor, cnr Knights Rd & Cornwall St, Lower Hutt, on Monday 27th February at 2.00pm, followed by private cremation.
REICHARDT, Shirley Lorraine
Passed away peacefully at Eltham Care Rest Home on Thursday 16th February 2023, aged 87 years. Loved wife of Bruce for 65 years, loved mum of Keith and Carla; Roger and Linda, and loved nana of her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Shirley’s family would like to thank management and staff at Marire Rest Home and Eltham Care Home for the wonderful care of Shirley. All messages to the Reichardt family can be sent to C/- P.O. Box 218, Stratford 4352. In accordance with Shirley’s wishes a private burial has taken place.
HULL, Warren David
8.2.1954 — 6.2.2023
Warren slipped away in his sleep to join his loving Family; Dad - Ginner 64 years, Mum-June 92 years, John 58, Karen 51, and Lyndon 58.
I love you Warren.
Love Debbie.
JENSEN, Ian Herbert
Of Feilding (Formerly of Apiti). On February 19, 2023 peacefully at Ranfurly Residential Care Centre, in his 92nd year. Dearly loved husband of the late Joy, loved father and father-in-law of Yvonne and Steve (Feilding), Alan (Ashhurst), Ann and Ian (Tauranga), and Helen and Shane (Tauranga), treasured grandad of Rachael, Michelle, Katherine, Sean, Amanda, and Nicola, and great-grandad of all his great-grandchildren. A service for Ian will be held at William Cotton & Son Funeral Chapel, 29 Beattie Street, Feilding, Tomorrow, Friday, February 24, 2023 at 11.00am, followed by interment at the Apiti Cemetery.
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