WEST, Leonie Patricia
Dearly loved wife of Norman. Adored Mum of Jenny & Vern, Judy & Barry, Paul & Rebecca. Cherished Nana of her 11 grandchildren and 32 great-grandchildren. As per Leonie’s wishes, a private family service has been held.
HOMAN, Harry
On February 10, 2023, peacefully at Elderslea Rest Home after a long illness; aged 78 years. Dearly loved husband and soulmate of Sandra. Beloved father and father-in-law of Katharina & Jason, and Caroline. Proud Opa of Jake and Ronan. Loved brother and brother-in-law of Yvonne & Dick, and the late Marco. Loved by his nephews
Roland and Alexander. In lieu of flowers, donations to Wellington Free Ambulance would be appreciated and may be made online www.wfa.org.nz.... The celebration of the life of Harry will be held in Rimutaka Baptist Church, 2 Akatarawa Road, Upper Hutt, on Monday, February 20, 2023, at 11.00am, followed by private cremation. Messages to “the Homan family”, c/- PO Box 30 127, Lower Hutt 5040.
CARTER, Deirdre Joy
Peacefully, on February 10, 2023, at Burwood Hospital, aged 79 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Brian, much loved mother and mother-in-law of Belinda, Miranda and Brendon, Jonathan and Paula. Much loved Granny of Aimee, and Hamish; Charlotte, and Alice. Heartfelt thanks to Dr Brett Mann, and the Ward C2 team at Burwood Hospital. Messages may be addressed to The Family of the late Deirdre Carter, c/- PO Box 39001, Christchurch 8545. A private service has been held.
McINDEWAR, Alan Pearson (Mac)
Of Westport. On Monday, February 13, 2023, peacefully at his son’s home in Christchurch, after a short illness. Dearly loved husband of Joanne, much loved father of Rory and Glenn, and loved stepfather of Bonnie and David (Perth), Bryan and Maranne (Perth), and Joe (Westport). Beloved Poppa Mac of Meadow and all his much-loved step-grandchildren. Much loved and admired brother-in-law and friend to many. A private family farewell has been held.
BUTTS, Nola Antoinette
On February 12, 2023, passed peacefully at Burlington Hospital. Dearly loved mum and mother-in-law of Michael and Ida, Christine and David, and Stephen and Addie. Loved Nana of Nicholas, Amy, and Andrew. Nola was a loved sister, sister-in-law and aunty. A special thanks to the staff at Burlington for their wonderful care of Nola. Messages can be forwarded to the Butts family c/- PO
Box 263, Kaiapoi 7644. A service to celebrate Nola’s
life will be held in the Harewood Crematorium Chapel, Wilkinsons Road off Gardiners Road, on Friday, February 24, at 1.30pm.
JURY, Vincent Michael (Christian Brother)
Passed away peacefully at Auckland Hospital on February 10, 2023, aged 90. Treasured member of the Christian Brothers. Loved son of the late May and Fred Jury. Brother and brother-in-law of the late Lawrence, Sylvia and the late Tom, the late Bernice and Peter, the late Gloria, and Neil and Desiree. Requiem Mass will be celebrated at Our Lady of the Sacred Heart, Epsom, on Monday, February 20 at 10.30am. Burial at Rotorua (Sala Street). Requiem Mass will be livestreamed at https
KATZER Yvonne
After living a full 94 years and 11 months, Yvonne died on 10 February 2023 following a short illness. She embraced life, had an interest in everything and had a kind and generous heart. Yvonne was a wife to George; loving mother of Lynn, Lori and Lisa; Grandma to Tony; and G’ma to Hunter. A private gathering has been held according to Yvonne’s wishes. In lieu of cards or flowers, donations to the Wellington Free Ambulance in her name would be appreciated.
VIDAL, Heather Jean
Peacefully on 11th February 2023, at WRH aged 75 years. Loved wife of Furse (dec 2021) and mother to Wendy and Chris, mother-in-law to Bligh and treasured Nana to George, Henry and Kate. Messages to ‘The Vidal Family’, PO Box 10987, Wellington. Special thanks to the incredible staff at WRH & Mary Potter Hospice for their care and support. A private cremation has been held according to Heather’s wishes.
KEARTON, Alan Henry
At Shona McFarlane, on Monday 13th February 2023, aged 83. Much loved dad of Bruce and Jennifer. Loved Pa of Jaimie and Brandon. All messages to the ‘Kearton Family” c/- PO Box 30-127, Lower Hutt. A private cremation has been held.
BROWN, June Constance (Akaroa)
On February 14, 2023, at Christchurch Hospital, aged 89 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Murray for 42 years. Dearly loved Mum of Bill and Colleen, Elizabeth (deceased), Leiarne and Sarah, Fiona and Russell (deceased), Corina and Grant, Nadine and Bob.
A loving Nan of her 12 grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren.
“Will be dearly missed”
Messages may be addressed to The Family of the late June Brown, c/- PO Box 39001, Christchurch, 8545. At June’s request a private cremation has taken place.
HARPER, Tresna Dian
Passed away peacefully at Bainswood on Victoria on Saturday, February 11, 2023, aged 83. Loved daughter of the late George and Mavis Harper. Loved sister of Lesley and Lorraine. Special friend of Miriam and the Goodman family. Messages to Tresna’s family and friends, C/- PO Box 35, Rangiora 7440.
HUNTER, Alexa Margaret
Passed away peacefully at Otago Hospice, on Friday, February 10, 2023, surrounded by her family. Dearly loved wife and lifelong soulmate of Don. At Alexa’s wish she has had a private cremation and family gathering. Messages to 1 Seaview Road, Brighton, Dunedin 9035.
GRIFFIN, Verna Theresa (nee Washer)
Of late, Tauranga (formerly Te Puke) Passed away peacefully February 13, 2023; in her 96th year. Lucid and a lady to the end. Dearly loved wife of the late Bob (Robert). Mother and mother-in-law of John and Sandy, Anne and Paul, and Kathryn. Loved nana to Carly, Alex and Brooke, also to Mark and Christina; and great-nana of Fox, Indigo and Mackenzie. A funeral service for Verna will be held at St John the Baptist Anglican Church, Jocelyn St, Te Puke, on Friday, February 24 at 11.00am, thereafter private cremation. In lieu of flowers donations would be appreciated to St John - contact 0800 785646 or info@stjohn.org.nz All communications to the Griffin Family, C/- PO Box 650, Tauranga 3144. A livestreaming of the service, for family overseas, anyone wanting this link contact chris@jonesandco.co.nz The family would also like to acknowledge and sincerely thank the wonderful nurses and staff at the Metlife Care – Avenues Care Home Facility, Tauranga; for their wonderful love and kindness of Verna’s care and to the family.
CHANEY, Elsa Beresford
Passed away peacefully, in the care of Nelson Tasman Hospice, on February 13, 2023, aged 87 years. Much loved wife of the late Bernie. Mother Bird to Annabelle and Darin, and Louise. Beloved Grandma of Athena and Sio, Zeus, and Athan. A service to celebrate the life of Elsa will be held at the Holy Trinity Church, Dorset Street, Richmond, on Monday, February 20 at 1.00pm. For those unable to attend, the service will be live-streamed please use the following link to access, https
HARPER, Dorothy Annie (Dot)
Died peacefully at Summerset Richmond Ranges on Tuesday, February 14, 2023, aged 100 years young. Adored mother of Ian and Jocelyn, Jan and the late Pete Blackmore, and grandmother of Scott and Sarah (USA). Loved by all her family and many friends.
May her incredible life be a reminder that one person CAN make a difference.
A private cremation has been held. Special thanks to the wonderful staff at Summerset Richmond Ranges Care Centre for their loving support.
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