WOOD, Jean Marie
Passed peacefully after a short battle, on Saturday 18 February 2023, aged 68 years. Dearly loved wife of Stephen (Woody). Loving mother of Nathan and Madi. Messages may be sent to ’The Wood Family’, c/- PO Box 4016, New Plymouth 4340, or left online at wabraham.co.nz/notices A celebration of Jean’s life will be held at Butlers Reef, 1133 South Road, Oakura, on Friday 24 February at 5.00pm.
SCHWASS, Eric (Tex)
Passed peacefully at Maida Vale Rest Home on Saturday 18th February 2023, aged 79 years. Very much loved father and father-in-law- of Eleanor, and Paul and Karlena. Loved Grandad of Charley, Gracie, Laurence, Zackery, Kelly, Lisa, Sarah, and Emma. A much loved great-grandfather also. Loved son of the late Eric and Eleanor Schwass, and step-son of Joan Schwass (dec). Loved brother and brother-in-law of Trevor and Judy, Adrian and Frank, and Cyril (dec) and Wendy. Messages may be sent to "The Schwass Family", c/- PO Box 4016, New Plymouth 4340, or online at wabraham.co.nz/notices A service for Tex will be held in The Taranaki Crematorium, Junction Road, New Plymouth, on Friday 24th February 2023, at 2.00pm. For those on bikes wanting to escort Tex to his service, please be at the TSB Stadium carpark, New Plymouth, by 1.15pm, to follow the hearse.
HOSKINS, Robert Allen
Robert died at his home, aged 57 years. Loved son of Yvonne and the late Derek. Brother of Willy, Lawrence, Karen and their families. A Service for Robert will be held at Cedarwood Chapel on Friday, 24th of February 2023, 17 Parata Street, Waikanae at 11.00am, followed by a private cremation. Messages please to Hoskins family c/- 284 Oxford Street, Levin 5510.
BROGDEN, Joy
Passed away suddenly at home on Sunday 19th February 2023. Dearly loved wife of Spud (Melvyn) for 67 years. Much adored and cherished mum of Gary, Diane & Linn, Carol, and Craig. Treasured Nana and Nana Joy of her 12 grandchildren and 19 great-grandchildren. Loved sister of Alan Cox (Ngunguru). All messages to the Brogden family, 41 Grey Street, Normanby, or leave a tribute on Joy’s tribute page at
www.hardingsfunerals.co.nz.... Joy’s service will be held at St John’s Presbyterian Church, Argyle Street Hawera on Thursday 23rd February 2023 at 11am. Followed by a private cremation.
DEVONSHIRE, Zelma Lorraine (nee Humphrey)
Of Palmerston North. On Saturday, February 18, 2023 peacefully at Palmerston North Hospital. Aged 87. Dearly loved wife of the late William (Bill). Much loved Mum of Raewyn Beech and Jim, Shirley McBrydie, Leanne and Murray Anderson, Ross, Grant and Bianca. Loved Gran of her 12 grandchildren, and 6 great-grandchildren. Treasured sister of Sybil Jenkins and Clarence Humphrey. Loved Aunty of her nieces and nephews.
“Forever loved and will
always be remembered.”
Messages for the Devonshire family, c/- PO Box 5191, Palmerston North 4441. A service for Zelma will be held in the Terracehaven Chapel, 697 Main Street, Palmerston North, on Thursday, February 23, 2023, at 1.00pm.
FRAZER, Alan Gillard
Late of Brookfield, QLD. Formerly of Adelaide & New Zealand. Passed away 13th February 2023. Aged 85 years. Beloved husband to Aileen. Loving father and father-in-law to Robert, Richard, James & Elicia, Peter & Caitlin. Grandad to Lachlan and Owen.
K.M.Smith Funeral Directors
(07) 3144 1654
HUMPHRIES, Wayne Edward
Wayne’s journey ended peacefully at home on February 10, 2023, aged 75 years. Loving husband and best friend of Lone. Deeply loved and cherished father and father-in-law of Doyta and Charlie, *Marianne and Fraser. Very special Grandad of Jessie, Michael and Matthew. Cherished son of *Roy and *Lois. Loving and loved brother, brother-in-law and uncle of Murray and Linda, Brent and Tina, Robyn and Tim, Sheryn and Roger and their families. Best friend of Hugo his dog. Wayne will be missed beyond words. As per Wayne’s wishes a private family service has been held. In lieu of flowers donations to Hospice Southland would be appreciated. We would like to express special thanks to Hospice Southland, Dr Karl Erath, Oncology Dunedin and Invercargill. Messages to – 200 Gore-Mataura Highway, RD2, Gore 9772.
(*denotes deceased)
DALE, Marilyn Yvonne (nee Williams)
Peacefully at Foxbridge home on the 17th February 2023. Loved wife of Brian and Mother and Mother-in-law of Joshua and Kushiita, Rebecca and Brad, Gareth and Leah. Nana to Holly, Jack and Marlow.
Rest in Peace Marilyn
after a long and brave battle.
A celebration of Marilyn’s life will be held at Woodside Estate, 130-132 Woodside Road, Matangi on Tuesday 21st February 2023 at 11.00am.
SCHAAP, Elisabeth (Lies) (nee Oorthuis)
On Thursday, February 16, 2023, peacefully at Ngaio Marsh Village, aged 91 years. Loved wife of the late Paul, long term partner of the late Piet, loved mum and mother-in-law of Connie and Graeme, loved Oma of Ricki and Zack, Brooklyn and Sailor. Loved aunty, and friend to many. Messages may be addressed to The Family of the late Lies Schaap, c/- PO Box 39001, Christchurch 8545. In lieu of flowers, donations to St John would be appreciated, and may be made online at
DEVONSHIRE, Zelma Lorraine
Dearly loved and treasured mum, mother-in-law, Gran and Great-Gran of Leanne and Murray Anderson (Upper Hutt), Craig and Ally, Lance and Rachel, Paul and Emma, and Great-Gran of Glen, Russell, Cassandra, Jayden, Roman and Vincent.
We will miss you,
We love you,
We will remember you,
Always and Forever.
WALLACE, Marlene Lorraine
Passed away peacefully in Levin on February 18, 2023, aged 84. Dearly loved wife of Tony (deceased), incredible mum and Mother in law of of Liesa and Matt, Claire and Mark, Matt and Maria, and most precious G-ma of Liam, Emily and Ty. A service to celebrate Marlene’s life will be held at the United Church, 87 Oxford Street, Levin on Monday 27 February at 2pm. Donations to St John would be greatly received.
JOHNSTON, Sheila Agnes (formerly Scott)
Peacefully in the care of Enliven Peacehaven Rest Home on Saturday, 18 February 2023; aged 94 years. Dearly loved wife of George Johnston and the late Keith Scott. Much loved and cherished mother and mother-in-law of Gillian and Mike Heslin, Lynette and Pete Mills and stepmother to Ken and Sarah (Australia), Kathy Cullen, Robyn and Norman Wilson, and Geoff and Sharon. Adored Nana of all her Grand and Great-Grandchildren. A service to celebrate Sheila’s life will be held in the Peacehaven Chapel, Tweed Street on Tuesday, 21 February at 2.00pm. If you wish to view the service via livestreaming please go to the Avenal Park website, obituaries page and click on the link on Sheila’s page. Messages to 156 Chelmsford Street, Windsor, Invercargill 9810.
COOK, John Tasman
Born 26 March 1944. Passed away on 13 February 2023. Loved son of Maurine (deceased) and Tasman (deceased) and stepson of Moss (deceased). Loved brother of Pat, Paul, Peter and Margaret. Loved stepbrother of Maureen, Maurice and John. Loved uncle of his many nieces and nephews. A service for John will be held in Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church, 59 Waiwhetu Road, Lower Hutt, on Thursday, 23 February 2023 at 1.00pm, thereafter private cremation at Akatarawa. Messages to the ‘Cook family’ may be sent c/- PO Box 30-127, Lower Hutt 5040.
JOHNSTON, Sheila Agnes
You can only have one mother, patient, kind and true.
No other friend in the world will be the same as you.
You will forever be in our hearts because in there you’re still alive.
Love Gillian and Lynette.
BURROWES, Kenneth Gahagan (Ken)
After a long illness, Ken passed peacefully on February 16, 2023. Dearly loved husband and soulmate of Nancy, a much respected father and father-in-law of Nathan and Kerry, and Aaron and Georgia. Special grandad of Lilly, Olivia, and Isaac. A treasured son-in-law of Rose Heppell, and a much loved brother and brother-in-law, a respected uncle and a friend to many. Messages may be addressed to The Family of the late Ken Burrowes, c/- PO Box 39001, Christchurch 8545. A Celebration of Ken’s life will be held in our Westpark Chapel, 467 Wairakei Road, Burnside, on Thursday, February 23, at 2.00pm. Everyone to wear bright attire please. To watch a livestream of the service, please go to lambandhayward.co.nz/obituaries and click on the link in Ken’s obituary.
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