Death Notices

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Recent Notices in New Zealand

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LEVY, Adrian Louis

Peacefully at home on 20 February 2023 (29 Shevat 5783). Beloved father of Danya, Arnon and Damien Levy, and step-father to Linsell. Adrian was a beloved Poppa to Mikaela, Kahu, Xavier and Savannah and father-in-law of Terry, Anne and Carrie. Big brother to Sandra Zukerman and Ben Levy, and brother-in-law to Garrick Zukerman and Nicole Parry. Husband to the late Sheryl, Lyn and Susie. Uncle Ade to Nicole, Mandy, Jonathan, Carmel, Zara, Adelaide and Great-Uncle Ade to Ollie, Louis, Hugo, Gatsby, Sienna, Nina, Ruben, Austin, Kora, Miki, Knox, Nash, Ariel, Koah. Messages to the family may be left in Adrian’s tribute book at www.tributes.co.nz.... The service will be live-streamed via a link at the same tributes website. A service to celebrate Adrian’s life will be held at The Wilson Funeral Home Chapel, 375 Adelaide Road, Newtown, on Thursday 23 February, 2023 at 11am, followed by burial at Makara Cemetery.

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COWAN, Philip Keith (Phil)

On Saturday February 18, 2023, Phil passed away peacefully after a long illness, aged 41 years. Loved and loving husband of Kim, cherished father of Lucas and Ellie. Dearly loved and respected son of Keith and Kathy Cowan. A much loved brother and brother-in-law of Gareth and Sonja and Lisa and Peter, and a loved uncle of Josh and Maddi, Zoe and Isaac. Admired and dearly loved son-in-law of Kevin and Judith Schroder and fondly loved by their family, Jane and Floris, Kirstin, Chris, Jordan and Josh. The family wish to express their thanks to the Nurse Maude Hospice staff for their care of Phil. Messages may be addressed to The Family of the late Phil Cowan, PO Box 39001, Christchurch 8545. A service to celebrate Phil’s life will be held in our Westpark Chapel, 467 Wairakei Road, Burnside, on Friday, February 24, at 10.00am. Followed by an interment at Belfast Cemetery.

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DE KONING, Margaret Elizabeth (nee Ballantyne)

Of Queenstown. Passed away peacefully at Lakes District Hospital on Tuesday, February 21, 2023, aged 85. Dearly loved wife of the late Elbert, loved mother and mother-in-law of Diana, Karl and Keli, and the late Susan. Loved Nana of William and Daniel, and Caitlin, Benjamin and Hannah. Funeral details to
be advised. Messages to
698 Peninsula Road, Kelvin Heights, Queenstown 9300.

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ARMSTRONG, Valda (née Warring)

On Monday February 20, 2023, peacefully at Ashwood Park Retirement Village with family at her side. Aged 71 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Colin (John). Beloved mother of Scott, Quentin, Marcus, and Penelope. Much-loved grandma, aunt and friend to many. Messages may be sent to 40 Maxwell Road, Blenheim 7201. A celebration of Valda’s life will be held at the Mayfield Chapel, cnr Hutcheson and Parker Streets, Blenheim, at 1.00pm on Friday, February 24, followed by interment at Fairhall Cemetery.

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BURRELL, John

Passed away peacefully on 19 February 2023 at home, aged 76 years. Dearly loved husband of Tangiora. Beloved father and father-in-law of Tom, Jesse, Maddy, Prue, and Bridgette. Cherished Poppa to Dilan, Kane, Zara, Jahnaea, Jesse, Ariani, and Beau. Great-grandad to Aysha, Oden, Vera, Autumn, Jahsiah, and Taylor.
Forever in our hearts.
Family and friends are invited to a funeral service at St Andrews Presbyterian Church, 3 McVille Rd, Mt Maunganui, on Tuesday 28 February at 1.00pm. Livestream details can be found at legacyfunerals.co.nz. Communications to the Burrell family, c/- PO Box 3136, Tauranga.

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DAVY, Diane

March 31, 1947
February 20, 2023
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Diane in Nelson, aged 75 years. Beloved wife of the late Eric. Loving mother of Darrin, Mark, Amanda and mother-in-law to Brett, Michelle, and Lina. Adored nana to Aaron, Liam, Logan, Cole, Madison, Daniel, Regan and Dylan.
A loving wife, mother and nana who was there to guide us over the years and is now reunited with her beloved Eric.
In lieu of flowers donations to The Nelson Tasman Region Hospice would be appreciated and can be made at the service or online at www.nelsonhospice.org.nz... and friends are invited to a celebration of Diane’s life that will be held at the Holy Trinity Church, 27 Dorset Street, Richmond, on Friday, February 24, 2023, at 1.00pm. Messages can be sent to the Davy family c/- 164 Tahunanui Drive, Nelson 7011, or online at shoneandshirley.com/tributes where you can also view the service on live stream.

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BRAND, Howard

Passed away unexpectedly
at home, surrounded by his Hawksbury Family, on Saturday, February 18, 2023, aged 66. Heartfelt special thanks goes to Howard’s support staff at Hawksbury and The Chris Ruth Centre. Messages may be addressed to The Brand Family, c/- PO Box 10345, Christchurch 8145. A celebration of Howard’s life will be held at our Ferry Park Chapel, 297 Ferry Road, Christchurch, on Friday, February 24, at 10.30am, thereafter private cremation. Howard’s service will be live streamed. To view the service online go to https

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LEVY, Adrian

On February 20, 2023. Club Captain of the Plimmerton Bowling Club. Adrian will be fondly remembered by his fellow bowlers.
Rest in peace Adrian

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HIBBERD, Helen Annette (Arnie)

On February 21, 2023, at Christchurch Hospital. Dearly loved wife of Ivan for 62 years. Much loved mum and mother-in-law of Karen and Robin, and Mark and Jenny. Loved Nana of Jessie, Billy, Cassie and Jack, and Great-Nana of Aila. Helen was a loved sister, sister-in-law, Aunty and dear friend to many. Messages can be forwarded to the Hibberd family, c/o P.O. Box 263, Kaiapoi 7644. A Memorial service to celebrate Arnie’s life will be held tomorrow,Thursday, at the Kaiapoi Club Raven Quay at 2.00pm.

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McIVOR, David Kennedy

Peacefully on Saturday, February 18, 2023 in his 87th Year. Loved husband of Elizabeth. Loved father and father-in-law of Richard and Racheal, Janine and Anthony. Loved grandad of Poppy and Oskar. A loved brother and uncle, and friend to many. Heartfelt thanks to the staff of Rose Lodge Rest Home for the care of David. A Service to celebrate David’s life will be held in the Richmond Grove Presbyterian Church, Yarrow Street Invercargill, on Thursday, February 23, 2023 at 1.30 pm, followed by a private cremation. All communications to “McIvor Family” PO Box 632, Invercargill 9840 or you can go to David’s tribute page at mwfunerals.co.nz/s/david.
No flowers, please.

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GIBSON, Robert John(Bob) (Gibby)

Passed peacefully at home in the care of his loving sons Christopher, Campbell, and Callum, we farewell our strong and loving father, on Monday, February 20, 2023. Ex husband to Gayleen loving mother of their boys. Adored grandad Bob of Jesse, and Archer and father-in-law of Sharna. Dearly loved son of Frank and Gwen (both deceased). Loved brother to Marg, Bethy, Leslie, and Ruth (all deceased). And an amazing uncle to so many. Heartfelt thanks to the Timaru Oncology team, Pallative care and district nursing. The Service celebrating Bob’s life will be held at Aoraki Funeral Services Chapel, 160 Mountain View Road, Timaru, on Monday, February 27, 2023, at 11.00am. A livestream of the service is available, please email - office@aoraki.kiwi.nz or call on 6862148. In lieu of flowers donations to the Cancer Society Timaru would be much appreciated and can be left at the service. Messages to

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MAXTED, Bryan Astle

On February 20, 2023, passed away at Wairau Hospital, in his 93rd year. Cherished husband of Zeta. Much loved father and father-in-law of Dennis and Shelley, Paul and Debbie, Bruce (deceased), Gavin and Cathy, Julie and Yardy Chapman. A loved grandfather and great-grandfather of all his grandchildren. A loved brother of Doreen, Stella and Rex and their families. Messages to 14 Farnham Drive, Richmond, Nelson 7020 or www.cloudybayfunerals.co.nz... At Bryan’s insistence, a private cremation will be held with no service to follow.

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LYALL, Anne (Anneke) Henriette

Passed peacefully at Oxford Hospital on February 20, 2023. Beloved Wife of Desmond Lyall. Dearly loved mother to Kees, Marco and Paulien. Treasured Nanna to Jayden, Regan, Laura, Kirsten, Julia and Chris. Loved great-grandmother to Aaliah and Fleur. Heartfelt thanks to all the staff at Oxford Hospital for their care and compassion. A graveside service to celebrate Anne’s life will be held at the Oxford Cemetery on Friday, February 24 at 2.00pm. Messages to Anne’s family C/- Gulliver & Tyler, PO BOX 35, Rangiora, 7440.

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NEIL, Joan Wilson (nee Matheson)

Peacefully in Dunstan Hospital on Friday, February 17, 2023. Dearly loved wife of the late Ernest, and Chris. Loved mother of Lynne, and Ross. Loved sister to the late Eileen and the late Ian McIntyre, Ronnie and the late Jessie Matheson, and Elsie and Pat Monaghan Loved mother-in-law of Angela and Stan. Joany to Pip and Mairi; Bridget, Mason, Alex and Henry; Sam, Amanda and Oliver; Cory and James; Marco and Archie and Connor. Joan’s family wish to thank the caring staff at Ripponburn Home and Hospital for their care. At Joan’s request a private family gathering will be held.

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WORTHINGTON, Edna Natalie

On February 19, 2023, passed away peacefully at Elms Court Lifecare, with family by her side, aged 90 years. Dearly loved wife of John for 66 years. Much loved and cherished mother and mother-in-law of Diane and Michael Rose (Nelson), Lynette and Patrick Murphy (Auckland), Jenny and the late John O’Sullivan, Gary and Vicki, adored gran of Philippa, Peter, Jenny, and Jessica; Samuel, Hannah, and Leah; Darius, and Sam; and their partners, loved great-gran to her twelve great-grandchildren.
“Safe in the arms of Jesus”
Special thanks to all the dedicated staff at Elms Court for the wonderful care and love given to Edna and John. Messages may be addressed to The Family of the late Edna Worthington, c/- PO Box 39001, Christchurch 8545. A Service to Celebrate and Honour Edna’s life will be held in our Westpark Chapel, 467 Wairakei Road, Burnside, on Monday, February 27, at 10.00am, thereafter private cremation.

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