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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GEDDES, Beverley Anne(Bev) (nee Worsfold)

17.7.1945 — 31.1.2023
Peacefully but unexpectedly at home, aged 77 years. Dearly loved and adored wife of John, treasured mother and mother-in-law of Lorraine and Tom (Dec), Raewyn and Bruce, Katherine and Duane, Wendy, and Russell, adored “Nanny” to Robyn, Hayley, Kadie, Cassandra, Jorja, Joshua, and Ethan and great-grandmother to Eevie. Cherished sister and sister-in-law and aunt of Robert and Eileen, Marie and the late Len, Nancy and Graham, Christine and Robert, David and Delia, the late Barry and Kay and loved aunt of all her nieces and nephews. Loved daughter of the late George and Eva Worsfold.
Loved and admired.
Missed Terribly,
gone far too soon.
Till we meet again.
Loved forever.
Messages to the family of Beverley Geddes, C/- 19 London Street, Christchurch 8013. In lieu of flowers donations to St John Ambulance would be appreciated and can be made online at bit.ly... In accordance with the families wishes private service was held on February 7, 2023.

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McGUIRE Jeffrey George

Passed away peacefully at Trinity Home and Hospital, Hawera, on Saturday 4th February 2023, in his 86th year. Beloved brother of David, Sylvia and the late Bob, Doris and Des, Gordon and Liz. Sadly missed by his special mates Gordon and Robyn, Andrew, Lesley and George. In accordance with Jeffrey’s wishes, a private service took place on Tuesday 7th February 2023, at the Okaiawa Cemetery. Any messages care of Hardings Funerals, PO Box 605, Hawera.

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QUESTED, Randall

Passed away peacefully at home in Motueka on Friday February 3, 2023, aged 76 years. Very dearly and much-loved husband of Mary-Lynne, loved and devoted father and father-in-law of Hamish and Anita, Simon and Kirsty, Grandpa of Claudia and Alex, beloved brother of Judith Coates and family, and sister-in-law Pamela Lynskey and family. At Randall’s request a private family service and cremation has taken place. Messages can be sent to 35 Courtney Street, Motueka 7120, or online at www.shoneandshirley.com...

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SHARP, Chris

Died peacefully on Wednesday morning, February 8, 2023, in Christchurch Hospital. Father to Rupert, Giles and Barnaby. Grandfather to Oliver, Isla, Leila, Joel, Tama, Raukahu and Te Huiatahi. Brother to Diane and Christine. A private family cremation will be held. All messages c/- PO Box 26112, Christchurch, 8148.

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HEWITT, Anthony MacLean (Tony)

19.4.1950 — 6.2.2023
Passed away surrounded by Liz, Nic, Polly, Kristin, his brother Paul and nephew Brendan. Dearly loved husband of Liz. Adored and cherished dad of Nicola and Tim, Leanna, Kristin and Andy. Fun and loved Poppa of Nina, Ruby, and Tom, Olive, and Lyla, Maggie, and William. Loved son of the late Geoff and Rosa. Brother and brother-in-law of Hilary and late Ross, the late Nicholas, Paul and Eileen, Chris and Debbie, Mike, Fiona, Jo and the late Vince, Matthew and Nicky, the late Martin McCormack, Nick and Cherry. A much loved and admired uncle to all his nephews and nieces. A private service has been held. Messages to 79 Pomona Road, Ruby Bay.

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MARSHALL, Lynette (nee Diamond)

Passed away on Wednesday, February 8, 2023, aged 77. Dearly loved wife of the late Colin. Loved Mother and Mother-in-law of Jo and Darrin, Robin and Neil, Jeremy and Nicola and loved Nan Duck of Ken and Annabelle, Kimberley and Paul, Bella, Logan, and Hazel. A celebration of Lyn and Colin’s lives will be held in the Gorge Road Country Club, on Monday, February 13, at 2.00pm. Messages to Joanne, RD5, Invercargill.

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MORDAUNT, Sarah(previously Lawry)

Peaceful death in loving care, aged 65, on February 7, 2023, after 6 years of early-onset Alzheimer’s. Born in Kent UK, and emigrating to NZ in 1994, you led an amazingly purposeful life as a highly specialised nurse, then as a full-time mother and more

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MEHRTENS, Jerome (Jerry)

Passed away peacefully on Tuesday, February 7, 2023. Now at peace. Loved and respected husband of Annette, fabulous Dad of Jenine, treasured Grampa of Kate and Hugh, and all round good bloke and friend. A private service has been held. A celebration with friends is to be advised. In lieu of flowers, a donation to the Blood Cancer Foundation in Jerry’s name would be appreciated. Messages to the family, C/- PO Box 35, Rangiora 7440.

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FOSBENDER, Jean Laurette (nee Austin)

Passed away peacefully at home in Albury on Wednesday, February 8, 2023, in the loving care of her family. A dearly loved and cherished mother, mother-in-law, nana, great-nana and youngest sister of Dorothy Moore (dec), and Lesley Cambus.
“Forever in our hearts”
Messages to 129A Otipua Road, Timaru 7910. A private cremation has been held.

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CLARK, Colin Campbell

Peacefully, surrounded by his loving family at Southland Hospital, Invercargill, on Wednesday, February 8, 2023. Aged 86 years. Loving husband of Valmai for 64 years. Loved father and father-in-law of Jennifer and Robert Bartlett (Wellington), Iain and Helen (Oamaru), the late Sharon and Ralph Allan (Dunedin), Michael and Megan (Invercargill) and Lisa and Scott Harris (Invercargill). A dearly loved grandfather of all his 17 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. Loved brother and brother-in-law of Morven and the late Sydney Munro, and Raylene Wishart. Loved uncle of his nieces and nephews. A service to celebrate Colin’s life will be held in J Fraser and Sons Chapel, cnr Esk and Doon Sts, Invercargill, at 1.30pm, on Tuesday, February 14, then leaving for the Eastern Cemetery. Messages to 105 Jenkin Street, Invercargill and tributes may be left on Colin’s tribute page at frasersfunerals.co.nz/tributes where a livestream of the service will also be available.

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DUNCAN, William Ross (Bill)

Passed away peacefully at Thames Hospital, on 8 February 2023; aged 76 years. Adored husband of Irene. Much loved father and father-in-law of Tony and Rachael, Dodge and Nicole. Cherished Pop and great-Pop to his grandchildren. A celebration of Bill’s life will be held at The Grahamstown Chapel, 102 Kirkwood Street, Thames, on Tuesday 14 February at 11.00am, followed by interment at Totara Memorial Park Cemetery.

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TOPHAM, Janet Elizabeth (Liz)

Passed away peacefully at Rosebank Lifecare, Ashburton, on Saturday, February 4, 2023, after a short illness, aged 75 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Chris. Adored and loved mother and mother-in-law of Joanne and Mark Hamlyn, Peter and Vicki, and Christine and Russell. Treasured Gran of Riley, Jemma and Jonty; James, Mitchel and Paige; and Mackenzie. Loved sister and sister-in-law of Trish and Maurice Small, and the late Geoff, and Nola Nevill, and loved sister-in-law of the late Janet, and David Diamond, and John and Judy Topham. Treasured aunty to all her nieces and nephews. Special thanks to Dr Penny Holdaway and all the Rosebank staff for their kind, dedicated and exceptional care. Messages to the Topham family, c/- PO Box 472, Ashburton 7740. A private service has been held.

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WALLACE, Lyndsay Jean (nee Clark)

On February 8, 2023, at Nurse Maude Hospital, Christchurch, aged 85 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Bill. Loved mother and mother-in-law of Robert and Anita, Graeme and Stephanie, and Murray and Jan. Cherished grandmother of Thomas and Ethan, Matthew and Amy, and Kate and Hamish. Special thanks to the team at Nurse Maude Hospital for their love and care. Messages may be addressed to The Family of Lyndsay Wallace, c/- PO Box 26112, Christchurch 8148. A Private Memorial Service for Lyndsay will be held.

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REEVES, Lora Esther (Esther)

Suddenly at her home, on Friday, February 3, 2023. In her 93rd year. Dearly loved wife of the late Graeme. Loved mum of Murray, and the late Sandra Russell. Loved grandma of Jackie, Catherine, and Andrew. Loved great-grandma of Hamish. In accordance with Esther’s wishes, a private family farewell will be held.

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EDWARDS, Raymond William (Bill)

Peacefully, surrounded by family, on Wednesday 8 February 2023, aged 81. Dearly loved husband of Adela, father of Alison, Janet and Cliff, Paul and Laura, and grandfather of Denis and Alex; Quinn, Neve and Judd; Mikalya, Jaimee and Oliver (Ollie). A service to celebrate Bill’s life will be held in St Mary’s Karori, on Friday 17 February at 10.30am, followed by a private cremation. Messages for the family can be sent care of Lychgate Funerals, 306 Willis Street, Aro Valley, Wellington 6011.
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