Death Notices

A place to remember and celebrate the lives of those no longer with us

Recent Notices in New Zealand

Death

HOWELL, John Alexander

Reg. No. NZ10561, RNZN, WW2. Peacefully in the presence of family at Whanganui Hospital, on Sunday 5 February 2023, aged 95. Forever loved and always remembered father of Pamela (deceased), Carolyn, Bronwyn (deceased), John, Paul, Chris, and Darryn. Wonderful “Pop” of 17 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren, who will always remember him fondly. A service to celebrate John’s life will be held in St Stephen’s Anglican Church, 23 Maunder Street, Marton, on Monday 13th February at 1.30pm, followed by private cremation. Donations, in lieu of flowers, to Marton RSA. Messages may be left on John’s tribute page at www.williamcotton.co.nz... or can be sent to PO Box 68, Marton.

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KOSZLER, Jan George

Passed away peacefully on Sunday 5th February 2023. Jan was the adoring husband of Barbara, best dad and father-in-law of Stephen & Riley, and Nadine & David. And very proud and loved Dzadiu of Niko, Wiley, Florence and Henryk. Much loved brother and brother-in-law of Christine & Joe, Alicia & Brian, Murray & Britt, Graham, and Margaret. Jan will be missed by all who loved and admired him. Special thanks to Dr Kate Clarke and her oncology team and all the staff at Mary Potter Hospice. In lieu of flowers, donations to Mary Potter Hospice would be appreciated and can be made online at

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EASTON, Herrick Sydney (Syd)

Of Palmerston North. Passed away unexpectedly on Saturday 4 February 2023, aged 76 years. Adored husband of Audrey Shepherd. Loved husband of the late Pam. Loved Dad of Charlotte (dec), Naomi, Mark, and Eddie. Treasured Grandad of his many grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Loved by his extended family and friends. In lieu of flowers, a donation made to the Neurological Foundation would be appreciated and may be left in the church entrance. A celebration of Syd’s life will be held at Central Baptist Church, 190 Church Street, Palmerston North, on Monday 13 February 2023 at 11.00am. Messages to the Easton Family, C/- PO Box 1014, Palmerston North 4440.

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LEE, Mathew John

July 21, 1961
February 7, 2023
To our beloved Dad and Pops, you are forever in our hearts. Your legacy will live on through your two daughters and five grand-babies. You were a gentle soul that loved a good laugh. You may be gone from our sight, but you are never gone from our hearts. The Celebration of Matt’s life to be held on Friday, February 10, at 11.30am, Hornby Working Mens Club.

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BENNS, Hope Lorraine

Passed over suddenly after a long illness. Precious daughter of Cherie, and loved big sister of Rory, loved partner of Rob, and adored Mum of Isaiah and Jaya, treasured niece of Grant and Sharon, and Nic, loved Aunty of Jess and Josh, Cameron and Jamie-Lee, and Aaliyah. Hope’s service will be held at John Rhind, 15-19 London Street, at 10.00am Today.

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WOODFIELD, Peggy (nee Brunton)

Passed away on February 7, 2023, aged 98 years. Cherished wife of the late Sid. Loved aunt of Kaye. Sincere thanks to all the staff of Palm Grove Rest Home for their exceptional love of Peggy. Donations to St John Ambulance would be appreciated and may be made online at bit.ly.... Messages may be addressed to the family of the late Peggy Woodfield, c/- 19 London Street, Richmond, Christchurch 8013. A Celebration of Peggy’s life will be held in the John Rhind Chapel, entrance from London and Whitmore Sts, Richmond, on Saturday, February 11, at 1.00pm. Private cremation thereafter.

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ROBERTSON, Kaye Aorangi

Peacefully at home on February 5, 2023. Dearly loved daughter of Alma and Stuart Robertson. Loved and cherished Mum and mother-in-law of Martine and Matt, Manuel and *Peta. Loved sister and sister-in-law of Edith and Bill Ryan, and David and Mark. Loved Nana to *Hannah, Keifer, Blake, and much loved Aunty Kaye to Lisa, Joshua and Ruby, Caleb, *Xavier, Ida, Violet, and the many moko whom she loved and cared for. Kaye is resting at her home 204 Gore Street, Bluff. Feel free to pop in for a cuppa and a chat with the whanau. A service for Kaye will be held at the Senior Citizen Rooms, Cnr Onslow and Barrow Street, Bluff, at 10.30am on Friday, February 10. Kaye will be cremated at Southland Crematorium, Rockdale Road, Invercargill. Refreshments to follow the service at the Senior Citizen Centre. Messages to 204 Gore Street, Bluff 9814.
(*denotes deceased)

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MATENGA, Wendy Patricia

Passed peacefully surrounded by family at Arohanui Hospice, on Sunday, 5th February, 2023, aged 67. Much loved wife of the late Joseph. Loved mother of Caroline and Scott, Tammy and Matt, David and Megan, and Ashleigh. In lieu of flowers donations to Arohanui Hospice would be appreciated via
www.arohanuihospice.org.nz...

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BARKER, Juliet Constance (nee Armistead)

On February 6, 2023, peacefully at Merivale Retirement Village, aged 87 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Stephen, much loved mother and mother-in-law of Paul and Karen, Rachel and Mark, John (deceased) and Sarah, Kate and Paddy, loved Granny of Emily, and Madeline; Ali; Libby, and Molly; Jessie, and Thomas. Special thanks to the staff at the Merivale Retirement Village for all their care and support. Messages may be addressed to The Family of the late Juliet Barker, c/- PO Box 39001, Christchurch 8545. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Cancer Society would be appreciated and may be made directly online at cancer.org.nz. The Funeral Service for Juliet will be held in the Transitional Cathedral, 234 Hereford Street, Christchurch, on Monday, February 13, at 1.30pm.

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LOVERIDGE, Marie Anne (Marz)

Passed away peacefully at Taranaki Base Hospital on Tuesday 7th February 2023, aged 76 years. Loved mum and mother-in-law of Leah and Rex, Colina, Craig and Kylie. Much loved Nana of Des, Chelsea, JR and Callum. Great-Grandma of Max, Beau, Hudson, Lachlan, Arthur and Kai. All messages may be sent to ‘The Loveridge family’, c/- PO Box 4016, New Plymouth 4340, or left online at wabraham.co.nz/notices A service for Marie will be held in The Chapel Of W. Abraham, 366 Devon St East, New Plymouth, on Friday 10th February 2023 at 2.00pm.
Forever In Our Hearts
Love You Mumma Bear
xoxo

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THOMAS, Beverley Ana

On 7th February 2023, peacefully at Warkworth Hospital, in her 95th year. Beloved wife of the late Paul. Dearly loved mother and mother-in-law of David and Gail, Jenny and Lance, Peter and Tania, and Matthew. Much loved Grandma to her 8 grandchildren and 9 great-grandchildren.
At home with the Lord.
A service will be held at Mahurangi Baptist Church, 410 Mahurangi East Road, Snells Beach, on Thursday February 16 at 1.00pm, followed by interment at Te Kapa Cemetery. For further details see the following link www.jasonmorrison.co.nz...

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SPAIN, Brian Beaton

Brian passed peacefully at Southland Hospital on Tuesday, February 7, 2023, with Ruth and Melissa at his side, aged 81 years. Brian is now at peace, no more suffering. Loved husband of Ruth, for 55 years. Much loved Dad to Fergus (Rolleston), Stephen and Bev (Tasmania), Blair (dec), and Melissa (Opio). Adored Grandad of Kaylee, Rebecca, Tait, Logan, and Jack.
‘‘Love Hurts’’
Loved brother and brother-in-law to Graeme and Helen Spain, and Keith and June Spain, Mavis (dec) and Noel (dec) Allison, June (dec) and Colin Moyles, Maree (dec) and John (dec) Kempthorne, Nelson and Roseanne Pyper, Gordon (dec) and Margaret (dec) Pyper, Colin (dec) and Joy Pyper, Carol and Robbie Diack, and Sid Pyper. A loved uncle to many. A service for Brian will be held in the Avenal Park Chapel, 75 Fox Street, Invercargill, on Tuesday, February 14, 2023 at 11.00am. Following a cuppa, Brian will be taken to the Eastern Cemetery where he will be laid to rest beside his son, Blair. If you wish to view the service via livestream, please go to the Avenal Park Website, obituaries page and click on the link on Brian’s page. Messages to 99 Milton Park Road, RD 1, Invercargill 9871.

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BRAYBROOK, Lisa Marie

Passed away peacefully at her home in Palmerston North surrounded by her family. Cherished daughter of David and Cheryl Braybrook. Dearly loved sister to Steve and Ange. Adored Aunty to Joshua, Annalise, Lachlan, Hayley, Finley and Juliana. A heartful thanks to the amazing staff at Arohanui Hospice, Lisa’s doctor Dr Jennifer Fernando and the Palmerston North District Nursing team. A private service has been held.
Fly now with the angels
our beautiful girl.

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SIMPSON, Paul Robert

Peacefully on Friday, 3 February 2023, aged 88. Respected and loved Dad and father-in-law of Mark, Shane & Kerri, Glen & Karyn, Blair, and Rohan & Davina. Loved grandad and great-grandad of many. Husband of Colleen. A special thanks to the team who cared for Paul at Chalmers, Taranaki Base Hospital and Telford in his last few days. Messages to the Simpson Family may be left on Paul tribute page ateagars.co.nz/paul. In accordance with Paul’s wishes a private service has been held.

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GLEADOW, Bernice

Died in Auckland on 30 January 2023. Bernice Dora Currie, daughter of Duncan and Dora, was born at Lower Hutt on 12 November 1936, grew up in Khandallah and attended Wellington Girls College. Married Lawrence Gleadow in 1957 and moved to Paeroa where they raised their three children. Later retired back to Khandallah in Wellington. Loved mother and mother-in-law of John Gleadow and Michelle Scott, Peter Gleadow and Andrea Lynch, and Susan and Paul Garrett, Nanna to Adelaide, Jack, Meg, Kate and Ellen Gleadow, and Samuel and Amy Garrett. Loved sister and sister-in-law of Jean and the late Jim Currie. A private family cremation has been held. There will be a celebration of her life at a later date in Wellington. Messages to Susan Garrett, 23 Bushlands Park Drive, Albany, Auckland 0632 or susanb.garrett64@gmail.com

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