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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HILL, Donna Lee

Deeply loved sister and sister-in-law of Kevin and Lois Duggan, and cherished aunty of Tracey and Vicki. Peaceful at last after a courageous battle. Our loving thoughts will always be with you.

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MADDOX, Shane David

Suddenly in Tauranga on Saturday 18 February 2023, aged 42. For service details go to Shane’s tribute page at eagars.co.nz/shane.

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CLARK, Elizabeth Esther Joan (Betty) (nee Applegate)

88 years young. Passed away peacefully, February 21, 2023, with family by her side. Beloved mother, Grandma, great-Grandma, sister and aunt. As per Betty’s wishes, there will be no funeral. Messages to Lynne Vivier,
7 Tawera Place, Te Anau 9679.

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WARD, John Neil

(Te Awamutu) Died peacefully on 20th February 2023 at Waikato Hospital surrounded by family, aged 85. Dearly loved husband of Beryl, loving father of John (dec), Shane and Craig, grandfather of Jaime, Sam, Fern and Keir. Will be sadly missed but
never forgotten.
A private cremation has been held. All communications to The Ward Family, c/- 262 Ohaupo Road, Te Awamutu 3800.

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BRADSTOCK, Ruth Jean

Of Raumati South. Peacefully at Eldon Lodge on Tuesday 21 February 2023. In her 96th year. Dearly loved wife of the late Ted. Dearly loved mother of Tim and Mike, and mother-in-law of Judith and Shirley. Granny to Rachel, Isabel (Isa) and Peter. Great-grandmother to Annike and Asher. A private cremation for Ruth will be held and a gathering will be advised at a later date. Messages to The Bradstock Family, PO Box 119, Paraparaumu 5254 or to m.c.bradstock@gmail.com

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NICHOLSON, Malcolm Leo

Fitzherbert Lions Club members are saddened by the passing of our stalwart Lion. Leo has been active with Lions for over 30 years and was a previous member of the Manawatu Lions. Leo was always a very enthusiastic Lion participating in every event or activity that he could and was very supportive of any event that he couldn’t. Leo was recently granted the Life Honour of the Lloyd Morgan Charitable Trust. His guidance of the Club will be greatly missed. The Club extends its sympathies to Pauline and family.
Rest in peace Leo - gone but not forgotten.

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HAINSWORTH, Brian Roger

Peacefully at Hillview Home, Te Kuiti, on Sunday 19th February 2023. Loved father of Roger and Marilyn, Joanna and Roxy, Jenny and Matt. Adored Grandad to his six grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. A memorial service for Brian will be held at St Lukes Anglican Church, Te Kuiti, on Monday 27th February at 11.00am. A private cremation has been held. All communications to Hainsworth Family, c/- PO Box 241, Te Kuiti 3941.
In care of
V J Williams & Sons FDANZ

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CACCIOPPOLI, Susane Gaynor (nee Thomson)

Mum went into Dad’s arms on Valentine’s Day, 14 February 2023, in her 56th year. Loved wife of the late Stephen, and mother and mother-in-law of Chad, Bianka-Lee and Aaron, Tyler, Stefani, and Jonty. Proud Oma of Conrad, and Khloe. Dearly loved daughter of Glenis and Jim Thomson. Loved sister, sister-in-law, aunty and friend to many.
“Rest in Love Mum”
Our sincerest thanks to all those who helped bring our beautiful Mum home. A memorial service to celebrate Susane’s life will held at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, 58 Osier Road, Greenmeadows, Napier, on Tuesday 28 February at 11am. Following this, we will inter Mum’s ashes with Dad at Mangaroa Cemetery. Messages to

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O’GRADY, Joan Edith

Died peacefully on February 21, 2023 in her 95th year. Loved wife of the late Frank, mother of Janice, Gillian, Ross & Avon, Glenda & Noel, and Rex, grandmother and nan to Marcus & Clinton, Graham & Kym, Katherine & fLauren, and Isaac, and great-grandmother to Pepper, Brett, Max & Katie.

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MEAD, Richard Gilbert

01.05.1947 – 20.02.2023
Royal NZ Navy Malaysia. NZG18245. NZ Police. Passed away at Bob Owens Hospital Tauranga with Ruth by his side. Adored husband of Allison, much loved Dad of Lyn (deceased), and Ruth, Dad-in-law of Brett, proud Granite (Grandad) of Jackson, Fletcher and Carter Gillard. A service for Richard will be held at Pyes Pa Memorial Park Chapel, 403 Pyes Pa Road, Tauranga, on Friday 24th February at 10.00am. Messages to the Mead family C/- PO Box 650, Tauranga 3144.

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TAPALAGA, Maria

Passed away peacefully on Monday 20th February 2023, aged 84 years. Dearly loved wife of Jozsef and mother of Francis. Treasured Grandma of Anouska and Steve, and great-grandmother of Mathew, Nathan and Raiden; Charlie and Barrett. A service to celebrate Maria’s life will be held at the Founders Chapel of Remembrance, 117 Rickit Street, Taupo, on Monday 27th February at 1.30pm, followed by burial at Taupo Lawn Cemetery. Messages c/- PO Box 940, Taupo 3330.
Taupo Funeral Services Ltd, Members of the Funeral Directors Assn. of NZ

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van den BROEK, Cornelis Johannes Maria (Cor)

Of Masterton. Peacefully at Wellington Hospital after a short illness, aged 95. Now reunited with his darling Ietje. Loving father and father-in-law of Mary-Ann and Keith (Rotorua), Anja and Louis (Masterton), and the late Michael. Proud Opa of Julian and Rachel. Treasured brother, brother-in-law, uncle and friend. A donation in Cor’s
memory would be appreciated, sent to Wellington Free Ambulance www.wfa.org.nz.... Requiem Mass will be celebrated on Monday 27th February at 2

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DARBY, Peter Gilbert

Passed away peacefully on Tuesday, February 21, 2023. In his 90th year. Dearly loved father of Lachy (dec) and Lea. Loved and cherished Grandad of Keanu (Elf) and Brooke. Brother of John (dec) and Noeline (Crumb) (dec). Respected uncle of all his nieces and nephews. Messages to the Darby family C/- 26 King Street, Temuka 7920 A Service for Peter will be held at the Temuka RSA, 130 King Street, Temuka, on Tuesday, February 28, at 11.00am.

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OUGHTON, Nancy Elizabeth (nee Woods)

On February 22, 2023, peacefully in her own apartment at St Albans Arvida Retirement Village, in her 95th year. Dearly loved wife of the late Jack. Much loved mother and mother-in-law of Tim and Heather Oughton, Kate and Kevin Nolan, and Annie and Chris Milne. A loved Nan of James, Emily and Sam Oughton; Frances, Josephine, and Patrick Nolan; Sophie, and Georgia Milne. Loved great-Nan of Hugo, Archie, and Harry Oughton; Matilda, and Edward Lang, Sebastian, Lachlan, and Penelope Brown. Much loved sister and sister-in-law of Brian and Walda Woods, Gill and the late Keith Woods, an adored aunt, great-aunt, teacher and friend to many. Nancy’s family wish to acknowledge the loving care and support of the staff at St Albans Arvida Retirement Village. Messages may be addressed to The Family of the late Nancy Oughton, c/- PO Box 39001, Christchurch 8545. In lieu of flowers, donations to Cyclone Appeal would be appreciated and may be made directly online at

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YOUNG, Guy

Passed peacefully on 18th February 2023 after a short illness, surrounded by his family, aged 94 years. Dearly loved husband of Shui Wan. Much loved father and father-in-law of Deborah & Stephen, Edmund & Caroline. Beloved Goong-Goong and Yeh-Yeh to Elisha, Sabrina and Harrison. In lieu of flowers, donations to St John Ambulance via https

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