Death Notices

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

Recent Notices in New Zealand

Death

WILSON, Alan Warwick

On Thursday, February 2, 2023, peacefully at Redwood Lifestyle Care & Village, at the age of 91 years. Dearly loved husband of the late Lorraine, loved father of Susan and Kevin, and Grant and Diane. Loved grandfather of Debra and Curtis, and Christopher; Sally and Ben, Katie and Josh. Dearly loved great-grandfather of Harriet and Eliza. Messages may be sent to 170 Waikawa Road, Picton 7220. A memorial service for Alan will be held at the Mayfield Chapel, cnr Hutcheson and Parker Streets, at 11.00am on Thursday, February 9.

Death

WHITELAW, Betty (Bertie)

Passed away on 3 February 2023 at Masonic Village Rest Home, Levin, after a short illness, aged 97 years. Loved wife of the late Willie, loved mother and mother-in-law of Robert (dec) & Wendy Whitelaw, Ian Whitelaw, and Mike & Lyn Adam. Much loved Nana of all her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Will be sadly missed by all her family back in Scotland. In accordance with Betty’s wishes a private cremation has been held. We would like to thank the staff at the Masonic Rest Home for their love, care and support of Betty throughout her time with them.
Lang may yer lum reek
(May you live long and keep well) as Betty certainly did.

Death

HOWARD, Kim (Kim)

Passed away peacefully on Sunday after a courageous battle with loving partner Mark Dunford of Raglan by her side. Many thanks to Raglan District Nurses and Dr Adrian Wilson for help and support. A private cremation has been held at Simply Funerals. All communications, please, to Simply Funerals, PO Box 10356, Te Rapa, Hamilton 3242.

Death

STENHOUSE, Janice Ellen (formerly Mould, nee Gibb)

On February 2, 2023, aged
79 years, peacefully at Christchurch Hospital with family by her side. Dearly loved wife of the late Russell Mould, treasured mother and mother-in-law of Leanne (deceased), David and Anna Mould, Jo and John Buchan, and special nana to Georgia, Matthew, Sam and Daniel. A much loved sister-in-law, aunty, cousin and friend. Special thanks to staff at Avonhead Surgery, Nurse Maude and Christchurch Hospital who cared for Jan. A service to celebrate Jan’s life will be held in the John Rhind Chapel, entrance from London and Whitmore Streets, Richmond, Christchurch, on Friday, February 10, at 10.00am, thereafter a private burial. Messages may be addressed to the Stenhouse Family, c/- 19 London Street, Christchurch 8013.

Death

LEWIS, Frances Anne (Fran)

Peacefully at 1.15am on February 5, 2023, after a long illness. Loved and cherished wife of Michael Seddon Lewis (Mike). Loved mother of Paddy, the late Simon, Greg, Sarah, Peter, Matt, and all their partners. Loved “Fran” of all her 9 grandchildren. At Fran’s request, a private service and cremation will be held. Messages to “Lewis Family” PO Box 632, Invercargill, or you can go to Fran’s tribute page at

Death

ROYSMITH, Dr John David Frederick

14.3.1936 — 30.1.2023
Dearly loved husband of Jane Roysmith (nee Scott) (dec). Adored father and father-in-law of Penelope and Richard, Johnny and Lucy, Andrew and Penny. Cherished Papa to Holly, Jock and Jet, Jacqui, Nici and Bella and Anna. Loving brother of Rev. Jocelyn Broughton (dec), Rosalind Buddo and Enid Forsyth. Loved brother-in-law of Peter Scott (dec), Jean Johnston (prev. Scott), Di and Jon Thomson, Brenda Scott and Anna and Chris Charlton.
Forever admired for his strength and courage to achieve his goals and motivate and inspire
those around him.
Now reunited with his
beloved Jane.
A memorial Service to celebrate the life of John will be held in St John’s Anglican Church, Clendon Rd, Toorak, Australia, on Wednesday, February 15, 2023, at 11.00am. To view a livestream of John’s service please visit
selwynallenfunerals.com.au

Death

POINGDESTRE, Noel Gordon

29 June 1948 (Kaponga) –
5 February 2023 (Hawera)

Death

LE PROU, Beverley Anne

Passed away on February 2, 2023, in Christchurch. She was wife to the late Arnold Le Prou, Dearly Loved mum and mother-in-law to Brenton and Fiona, Kerry and Barry, Anita and Colette. Loved Nana to 8 grandchildren and almost 6 great-grandchildren. A special thanks to the staff at Arvida St Albans for all the love and ongoing care given to Bev. A service to celebrate the life of Bev, will be held at Crestwood Hastings on February 9, at 1.00pm. Messages to the Le Prou family, c/- Terry Longley and Sons, PO Box 8424, Havelock North 4157. In lieu of flowers, donations to St John’s Ambulance https

Death

GUY, Hester

On Saturday, 4th February 2023 at 2pm, aged 76 years. Loved wife of Antone, Deeply loved mother and mother-in-law of Rachel, Matthew and Harry, Matt, Claire and Justine. Loved grandmother to Ben, Penny, Bear and Rose. A celebration of Hester’s life will be held at Birdwoods Gallery, 298 Middle Road, Havelock North. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Cranford Hospice https

Death

GIFFORD, Michael Bernard

Peacefully passed away on 3rd February 2023 at home, aged 91. Dearly loved husband for 64 years of Jo. Loved father and father-in-law of Grant, Sue, Dave and Darlene, Anne and Phil. Loved by grandchildren Olivia, Amanda, Julia, Nicole, Arron, Chris, Oliver, Penny, and Sam, and 5 great-grandchildren.
A long life well lived.
Special thanks to Ngaire. The service will be held at Seddon Park Funeral Home, on Wednesday 8th February at 10.30am. All communications to the Gifford family, C/- PO Box 5523, Frankton, Hamilton 3242.

Death

GRAY, Jennifer Frances (Jenny)

On February 4, 2023, passed away peacefully at Anthony Wilding Hospital, aged 65 years. Dearly loved wife of Christopher, dearly loved daughter of the late Frank and Sylvia King, much loved sister and sister-in-law of Peter and Lyndsay King, much loved aunt of Jason and Gemma, Steven, Vanessa and Michael O’Donnell, loved great-aunt of Mabel, and Alfie King. Loved sister-in-law of Juliet Gray, Amanda and John Dedman, Louise and Mark Brownie and their families. Many thanks to the staff of Nurse Maude, and especially Anthony Wilding for their love and care. Messages may be addressed to The Family of the late Jenny Gray, c/- PO Box 39001, Christchurch 8545. The Funeral Service for Jenny will be held in our Westpark Chapel, 467 Wairakei Road, Burnside, on Monday, February 13, at 10.00am, thereafter private cremation.

Death

MACKAY, Murray James

Passed away February 3, 2023, at Nelson Tasman Hospice, with his wife Denise by his side. Dearly loved by his daughter Linda, and son the late Garry Mackay. Much loved brother of Jenny and brother-in-law of Rob, and their extended family. Ever popular and loved in-law of Denise’s extended family, and a treasured friend to many. A service to celebrate Murray’s life will be held at Golden
Bay Motueka Funeral Home, 8 Inglis Street, Motueka, Friday, February 10, 2023,
at 10.30am. For those unable to attend, the service will be livestreamed. Please email support@gbmfs.co.nz or phone 035287787 for details. Messages to Denise Mackay, c/- 8 Inglis Street, Motueka 7120.

Death

BOCOCK, Linda Joy

Of Palmerston North. On February 1, 2023, peacefully at Palmerston North Hospital, in her 80th year. Dearly loved wife of Erryl for 58 years. Much loved mother of Carolyn, and Deborah, beloved Nana of Angela and Taylor, and best mate of “Jasper Joy” her Burmese. In accordance with Linda’s wishes a private family service has been held.

Death

WILSON, Christine Maree (Chrissie)

Aged 50 years. Passed away unexpectedly, but in peace, on Sunday, February 5, 2023, at Christchurch Hospital. Treasured daughter of John and Colleen, and the sweetest sister, sister-in-law and aunty to Trevor and Karen, Louis and Bowman, Lorree and Glynn, and Courtney and Chase. Adored by all her aunties, uncles and cousins in the wider Wilson and Hampton families, and a loyal friend to all her buddies and flatmates at Main South Road. Many thanks to all the staff at Grey and Buller Hospitals, and most recently Christchurch Hospital. Special thank you to all staff, present and past, of IHC Greymouth who enabled Christine to live the fullest life she could. Messages to 2 Orowaiti Rd, Westport 7825. In lieu of flowers, donations to Buller Westland IHC. A service for Chrissie will be held at the FW Hagedorn Memorial Chapel, 123 Derby Street, Westport, Tomorrow (Thursday), at 1.30pm, followed by interment at the Orowaiti Cemetery. A livestream is available and tributes may be left at www.hagedorns.co.nz...
Hagedorns BullerFuneral Services
Funeral Directors Association of NZ

Death

MARTIN, Noeline Grant (Noenie)

On Sunday, February 5, 2023, finally at peace at Diana Isaac Retirement Village, Christchurch, in her 90th year. Dearly loved wife of the late Ray, loved mother of Doug, and Glenda, mother-in law of Anne, and the late Denise, much loved grandmother of Ross, David, Rachael, and Daniel. Special thanks to all the staff at Diana Isaac for their wonderful care of Mum in her final days. Messages may be addressed to the Martin Family, c/- 19 London Street, Christchurch 8013. A private cremation has been held.

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