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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SMITH, Mary Alison(nee Meek)

A Memorial Service to celebrate Mary’s life will be held at St Paul’s Presbyterian Church, Deal Street, Kaikoura, on Saturday, February 11, 2023, at 11.00am.

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BRAGG, Mary

Passed away peacefully at Windsor Care Rest Home, on January 30, 2023. Aged 88 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Mike. Loved mother and mother-in-law of John and Anne, David and Michelle, Ray and Chris and the late Tony and Jacqueline. Loved Grandmother and Great-Grandmother of her 7 grandchildren and 9 great-grandchildren. Loved sister of John, Robert, Michael, Julie, and the late Terry and Jimmy. Messages of condolence to the Bragg Family, c/- PO Box 31300, Christchurch 8444. A private family service has been held.

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JOHNSTON, Hazel Winifred (née Harrison)

Passed away peacefully in Christchurch on Sunday, January 29, 2023, aged 92 years. Cherished wife of the late Alexander (Alex), dearly loved mother of Karen Reynolds (Christchurch); and Sue and the late Don Johnston (Maitland). Loved grandmother and great-grandmother of André, Michelle, Joshua and Annaliese Reynolds (Invercargill); Joëlle, Mark and Sophie Shawe (Christchurch); Hannah Johnston and Scott Waterman (Manapouri); and Nicole Johnston (Bannockburn). Heartfelt thanks to the staff of Admatha Rest Home for all the wonderful care, love and support given to Hazel and her family. Messages to 532 Bower Avenue, Parklands, Christchurch 8083. A Memorial Service for Hazel will be held in Gore at a later date.

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FULTON, Flora Allison (nee Bloor)

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Mum passed away in her sleep at Calvary Hospital, on Wednesday, December 21, 2022. Loved wife of the late Eric William Fulton. Loved mother and mother-in-law of Geoff and Alyth (Lower Hutt), Grant and Gillian (Invercargill). Loved Grandma and Great-Grandma of Hilary and Adam Turner and Alice; Andrew and Krysta and Cameron and Arthur; Angela and Matt Dawson and Tyrell and Alexia (Perth); Robert and Kelly and Jazlyn and Rubi. Loved Auntie of her nieces and nephews.
“Her Cheeky Smile will always be with us”
A Memorial Service for Flora will be held on Tuesday, February 7, 2023, 2.00pm at Eastern Cemetery – RSA Block. Messages to 18 Lothian Crescent, Invercargill, or to Flora’s tribute page at frasersfunerals.co.nz/tributes

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RATTRAY, Robert Douglas Bruce (Bob)

On January 29, 2023, peacefully at home surrounded by family; aged 85 years. Dearly loved husband of Joy for 65 years. Treasured father and father-in-law of Chris & Christine, Carolyn, Mark, and Lisa. Beloved Grandad of Sarah, Rebecca, Katie, Craig, Michelle, Brooke, and Jacob. Adored Great-Grandad of Thomas, Alex, Bella, Oliver, Ellie, Wolf, Oskar and Baby Andrews. Loved baby brother of Carl, Sam, Meta, Ted, Con, Vic, Jim, Joye, Ian and Bill. Loved brother-in-law of Bob and Anne. Best mate of Jodie. Special thanks to Te Omanga Hospice and Wellington Free Ambulance. In accordance with Bob’s wishes, a private family service has been held. Messages may be sent to “the Rattray family”, c/- PO Box 30 127, Lower Hutt 5040.

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FRASER, Barbara Jessie (nee Duff)

Passed peacefully on Saturday, January 28, 2023, at Lady Wigram Retirement Village, surrounded by her loving family, aged 81 years. Loved wife of Bruce, loved mother of Letitia and Luan, and mother-in-law of Peter, loved grandmother of Codie, sister of Kathleen, god-mother of Lesley, and loved by her nieces and nephews. Special thanks to the nurses and carers at Lady Wigram who cared for Barb over the last 12 months. Messages may be addressed to The Family of the late Barbara Fraser, c/- PO Box 39001, Christchurch 8545. A private Remembrance gathering for Barbara will be held at a later date.

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ALACH, Mary Letitia Anne (Letty)

February 16, 1924 -
January 30, 2023
Passed away peacefully, surrounded by the love of her family. Loved wife of the late Terry. Cherished mother of Maurice, Allan and Gill, Ian and Margret and Marlene. Adored grandmother of Kathleen, Richard and Alice, David and Fleurine, Jenny and Shaun, Antonia and Daniel Mead, and Garth and Antonia Sullivan. Great-Granny to 10 and Special Nana of 7. Letty’s service will be held at 2.00pm, Sunday, February 5, at the Tkaka Bowling Club, Hiawatha Lane, Tkaka. Please bring a small plate to share. Messages to 12 Hiawatha Lane, Tkaka 7110.

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CHAPMAN, Bryan Roy

27.11.1938 — 28.1.2023
Loved husband and best friend of Pamela for 60 years. Loving Dad of Tania and Sam, Vanessa and Tony. Devoted Grandad of Chris and Alissa, Jaimee and the late Darrell King. Great-grandad of Sakura, Starzia, Savannah and Bob the cat.

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BARTON, Derek Charles

Passed peacefully at his home in Timaru on Sunday, January 29, 2023, surrounded by love. A kind and devoted husband of Liz, and a respected and cherished father, father-in-law and grandad. Messages to 45 Selwyn Street, Timaru 7910. A private cremation has been held.

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McLIESH, Jean Sedley

(Also known as Grandma Groovy to her family). Born 30 May 1939. Passed away 29 December 2022, aged 83, following a very short illness. Adored wife of the late Barry. Loved and respected mother of the late Stephen, Vicki and Dale. We were so blessed to call you our Mum. Loved and treasured by all her family and friends.
Together again with Barry and Stephen. Rest in peace.
A private service has already been held. Please forward any communications to Dale Banks, 386 Horotiu Road, RD 8, Hamilton 3288.

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THOMPSON, Grant

A memorial will be held for Grant Thompson at the Kaiapoi Workingmen’s Club, on Wednesday, February 8, at 2.00pm.

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MARSHALL, Grant

Passed away on January 28, 2023, aged 87 years. Dearly loved husband of Judy. Treasured Dad of Murray and Robyn and loved step-Dad of Brigitte, Bonnie and Maelee. A cherished Grandad and Great-Grandad. Respecting his wishes a family celebration of Grant’s life has been held. Messages to A8 Stillwater Gardens, 60 Templemore Drive, Richmond.
Ideas man, planner, problem solver and Mr Fix-it.
We will miss you.

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MELHOP, Philip Martin

Unexpectedly, on Sunday, January 15, 2023, at his home in the UK, aged 63 years. Dearly loved husband of Rosie, loved father of Pippa (Wellington), loved son of Eunice and the late Alan (formerly of Invercargill), loved brother of Celeste (Dunedin), and a loved uncle and cousin. A funeral service for Philip has been held in the UK. A memorial service will be held in the Athenaeum Hall,
33 Buckingham St, Arrowtown, at 2.00pm, on Saturday, February 11. Messages to 16 Ennis Street, Alexandra 9320.

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ANDERSON, Jack

Motueka. Passed away on January 30, 2023, at Nelson Hospital. Loved husband of Collene, brother of Maureen and Ray, father of Bruce and Grandad of Travis. Uncle of Mellisa, Debbie, Theresa and Zen.
Will be sadly missed by all.
Rest in Peace Jack.

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WILSON, Rosaleen Valerie (Rose)

On January 23, 2023, peacefully at Oxford Hospital; aged 84 years. Dearly loved wife of Bert, much loved mother and mother-in-law of Noelene and Dave Kennewell, Ian and Frances, Gordon and Kim, and loved nana of Ben, Steffi, and Brad. A private cremation has been held. A Memorial Service will be held in The Oxford Workingmens Club, 160 High Street Oxford, on Sunday, February 19, at 1.00pm.

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