MURRAY, Ellen Frances (nee Shroll)
On February 2, 2023, peacefully after a short illness at Christchurch Hospital. Dearly loved wife and soulmate of Tony for 54 happy years, loved mother and mother-in-law of Vivienne and Graham, Andrea and Brian, Mike and Lexi, and the late Anne. Thank you to all the staff at Ward 23 Christchurch Hospital for their love, care and support of Ellen and family during her journey over the past month. Flowers respectively declined, however donations in Ellen’s name to Nurse Maude Hospice can be made at her service. Messages to the Murray family C/- PO Box 111-01, Christchurch 8443. At Ellen’s request you are asked to wear bright colours in her memory at her service. A Celebration of Ellen’s life will be held in the Academy Funeral Services Chapel, 65 Main South Road, Upper Riccarton, on Tuesday, February 7, at 2.00pm, followed by a private cremation.
SEARS, Alice Joy (Joy)
Known as Joy (nee Foster). Previously Alice Joy Matson. Women’s Royal New Zealand Naval Service ex-WREN 599. Born November 11, 1926. Passed away peacefully February 1, 2023. Beloved wife of the late Ken and much loved mum and mother-in-law of Anita and Garry, Donna and the late Steve, Logan and Jane, and Euan and Tracy. Adored big sister and sister-in-law of Terry and Marilyn, and the late Ken and Jean, David and Nancy. Loved Nana of Tanya, Carlie, David, Scott, Josie, Jack, and Finn. Great grandmother of seven. A long life well lived. According to Joy’s wishes, a private cremation has taken place.
van der KOOY, Leendert (Pop)
Passed away on Friday 3rd February 2023, at Te Aroha Community Hospital, in his 102nd year. Loved husband of the late Nel. Loved father of Nel de Deugd (Rotterdam), Jacob (Robert) (Walton, New Zealand) and Peter ( London, England). Loved pop of his grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
“A life very well lived”
The family sincerely thank the staff of the Te Aroha Community Hospital for their care of Pop. A private family service is to be held. All communications c/- the van der Kooy family to 6 Tamihana St, Matamata.
MASSEY, Betty Valma (nee Hooper)
Peacefully, at Whitianga Continuing Care on 3rd February, 2023; aged 98 years. Much loved wife of the late ‘Douglas’ Massey. Darling Mum of Warren (deceased) and mother-in-law of Raewyn and dear Rose. Very precious Nana of Clark Massey. Treasured Mum of Christine ‘Tina’ Peters and mother-in-law of John. The most fun loving, try anything once Nana of Sonia and Brook, Kyle and Sarah, and Kerryn. Much loved Great-Nana of Kensie, Rueben, Evan, and Taylor. ‘We all have our memories Mum. Tee off with your mates, boss your siblings around, they have missed that and don’t forget to check out those gardens above’.
‘Enjoy yourself our darling,
we will miss you’.
MASSEY, Valma Betty (Betty) (nee Hooper)
Fondly known as Fossil 1. Peacefully, at Whitianga Continuing Care where she received loving care, on 3rd February, 2023; aged 98 years. Betty is now reunited with her darling husband Charles ‘Douglas’ Massey (deceased) and precious son Warren (deceased). Daughter of the late Douglas and Elaine Hooper. Sister of Lois, Joan, Graham, Dawn, Edwin and their spouses (all deceased). Much loved and adored sister of Bae (Fossil 2) and sister-in-law Edna. Betty is loved by her nieces, nephews, cousins and her communities of the past. An advocate for the vulnerable, First Women’s Liberation supporter, Plunket, Morrinsville Golf Club, the list goes on. Special tribute to ‘The Friends of Hamilton Gardens’.
Betty lived life on her terms and certainly lived
‘I Did It My Way’.
In accordance with Betty’s wishes a private cremation has taken place. A private Memorial Service will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations would be appreciated to The Friends of Hamilton Gardens. Correspondence to
JOHNSON, Peter Alfred Robert
It is with our deepest sorrow that we announce the passing of Peter Alfred Robert Johnson who died at Nelson Hospice on Sunday, January 29, 2023. Dearly loved husband of Lorna Hobson. Loved father to Carl (Ruakaka), Peter (Philippines) and Paul (Wellington). Respected father-in-law to Janice, Hanne and Lisa. Loving grandad to Christopher Johnson (Wellington) and Hannah and her husband Jamahl Webster (Auckland). Loved stepdad to Elliot Botham (Brisbane) and his wife Amanda. Loved grandad to Etta, Silas, and Brendan. And loved great-granddad to Kyah and Max. Respected brother-in-law to Vivienne and Charlie Stewart (Tauranga) and Bill Hobson (deceased) and his wife Annette (Australia). A trusted friend and business colleague to many locally and around the world. The family thank the wonderful Nelson Hospice for their exceptional care. In lieu of flowers the family ask that friends of Peter make a donation to the Hospice in his honour. Also, a big thank you to Nelson Hospital and the St Johns Ambulance Service. A celebration of Peter’s life has already been held as was Peter’s wish. Any messages to lorna.hobson@outlook.com
CROOKSTON, John Charles
Passed away on 4th February 2023 at Hutt Hospital, aged 77 years. Adored husband for the last 57 years of Marie. Much loved father and father-in-law of Aaron & Tracey and Blair & Azi. Loved Granddad of Xavier, Taj and Hamish. Loved brother and brother-in-law of Stewart and Sue Crookston and loved uncle of Andrew, Scott and Mark. Messages for the Crookston family may be left in John’s online tribute book at www.tributes.co.nz... or posted c/-4 Moorefield Rd, Johnsonville, Wellington 6037. A Service to celebrate John’s life will be held at St John’s Anglican Church, 18 Bassett Rd, Johnsonville, at 1.00pm on Thursday 9th February 2023, followed by private cremation.
HAWES, Thomas William (Tom)
Passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 4, 2023, aged 89 years. Beloved husband of Ivy. Loving dad of Dawn and Steve Bignall, Margaret and the late Francis Monopoli. Cherished grandad of Ricky and Anna, Carl and Liv, Rebecca and Ben, Chelsea and Ryan. Devoted Pop of Jonas, Mateo, Ruby, Billy, Millie, Amani, Tommy, Albie, and Maddison. Loved brother of Allan. A loved brother-in-law, uncle, and friend to many. Tom’s family wish to thank the staff at The Wood Retirement Home for their loving care of Tom, and thanks to Nelson Hospital Doctors and staff for their care. A private family farewell for Tom will take place.
KNOWLES, Pamela Ann (Pam) (née Burn)
Peacefully at Wairarapa Village on 2nd February 2023, aged 87. Much loved wife of Dex for 62 years. Treasured Mum and mother-in-law of Julie and Steve, John and Clare, Lynne and Mark, Lee and Terry. Loving and kind Nana Pam to Meg; Olivia and Edward; and James and Sophie. Sister of Maxine (deceased), Wynys, and Valerie. A celebration of Pam’s life will be held in The Village Chapel, 4-6 High Street, Kuripuni, Masterton, on Wednesday 8th February, at 11am. Messages for the family may be sent to PO Box 2035, Kuripuni, Masterton 5842.Gary Pickering Funerals
NZIFH Masterton
OWEN-COOPER, Joy Isobel (nee McMaster)
Wife of the late Tom Owen-Cooper. Died peacefully at Clare House on February 3, 2023, aged 92. Loved and cherished Mother, Mother-in-law, Grandmother, Great-Grandmother, and Great-Great-Grandmother of all her family. We the family wish to extend special thanks for the care, love, and respect given to our Mum by the staff in Johnston wing. A private family service for Joy will be held on Tuesday, February 7, 2023. No flowers or cards please.
ROWE, Valerie Violet
Peacefully on February 1, 2023, at Bainlea House, Rangiora. Loved wife of the late Keith. Stepmother and grandmother of Beverley and James Ensor, Lynda (dec) and Patrick McSweeney, David Rowe, Vivian and Fiona Rowe (Australia) and their families. Messages to Valerie’s family, c/- PO Box 35, Rangiora 7440.
LUCAS, Robert Antony (Rob, Robbie, Bob)
Of Upper Hutt (previously of Lower Hutt). Died February 4th, 2023, after a courageous 5 year battle with kidney cancer. Aged 55. Much loved friend - will be greatly missed. Please raise your glass and remember Rob!
TE’O, Elaine Diana
On 3rd February 2023, at Wellington Regional Hospital, aged 54 years. Daughter of the late So’o and Diana Te’o, sister of Helen and Mabel, and the late Elise and Baby So’o. Loving mother of Jacob and Samson, devoted aunty of Hoani and Katie, Eboni, Caitlyn, Kereru, Kauri, Isaac and Jude. In lieu of flowers donations to the Arthritis Foundation would be appreciated and may be donated online at www.arthritis.org.... Messages to ‘the Te’o family’ may be left in Elaine’s tribute book at www.tributes.co.nz... or posted c/- PO Box 14-366, Kilbirnie, Wellington, 6241. Elaine’s Requiem Mass will be celebrated at St Joseph’s Church, Brougham Street,
Mt Victoria, on Wednesday 8th February at 11.00am, thereafter interment at Makara Cemetery.
THOMPSON, Jennifer Mary(nee Cleland)
Passed peacefully away at home in Ashburton, on February 2, 2023. Youngest daughter of James and Esther Cleland (Ashburton). Beloved sister and sister-in-law of Trevor and Averil Cleland; Ngaire and Lindsay Bruce; Jim and Alice Cleland; and Graeme (all deceased) and Jan Cleland. A much loved Aunt, Great-Aunt and Great-Great-Aunt of her nieces and nephews and their families.
Will be sadly missed.
0800 263 6679
COLBAN, Peter James
On 4th February 2023, after a big fight with cancer, Peter passed away peacefully at home surrounded by the love of his family. Dearly loved husband and best friend of Jeanette for 48 years. Cherished father and father-in-law of Shane and Nicole, Glen and Eve, Jamie and Sarah, Clint and Jess, April and Che. Adored grandad of all his grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
“Drive that dragstrip up in heaven dad, and light up the sky for us below.
R.I.P. Peter, Dad, Grandad
We love you”
A service to celebrate Peter’s life will be held in the South Taranaki Funeral Services Chapel, 268 High Street, Hawera, on Wednesday 8th February at 11.00am, followed by private cremation. Those wishing to attend the service via webcast can do so at www.southtaranakifunerals.co.nz.... In lieu of flowers donations in memory of Peter to Hospice Taranaki would be appreciated and can be left at the service. All communications addressed to the family of Peter Colban, C/- PO Box 183, Hawera 4640.
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