DUNSMUIR, Joan Eloise (nee Steen)
Passed away peacefully on 27 January 2023 at Hilda Ross Retirement Village, aged 87 years. Cherished wife of the late Neil. Loved mother of Ken and the late Stephen, and much loved Nanny and Great-Nanny. Loved sister to Marjorie and special friend of Linda. Thanks to the staff at Hilda Ross Hospital for their care and kindness. At Joan’s request a private service has been held. All communications to the Dunsmuir Family, C/- PO Box 147, Huntly 3740.
FLYNN, Timothy James
Formerly of Waiwhetu, Lower Hutt. On 28 January 2023, peacefully at Glenwood Hospital, Masterton, with Ted at his side. Aged 67 years. Dearly loved youngest son of the late Charlie and Joyce Flynn. Loved brother and brother-in- law of Mary and Bernard Neazor, Ted, Patricia and Ian Marlow, Monica and John Sullivan, Gerard (dec) and Fran. A loved uncle to all his nieces and nephews. A Requiem Mass has been celebrated at St Patrick’s Church, Masterton, followed by private cremation. Messages may be left on Tim’s tribute page at www.tributes.co.nz...
HOOD, Robyn Lois
In Australia on 31st January 2023. Beloved wife of the late Colin. Great Mum to Janet, Cameron, Lindsay and Andrew. Mother-in-law to Ian, Sandra, David and Helen, and loved Gran and Great-Gran. Messages to 260D Edward Street, Coromandel 3506.
MURRAY, Ellen Frances (nee Scroll)
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.
PINKHAM, Frederick Ernest (Fred)
Passed peacefully on February 1, 2023, at Wesley Care Hospital, aged 91 years. Dearly loved husband of Sheila for 67 years. Much loved dad and father-in-law of Martin and Janine, Roger and Luck (Nelson), Hilary and Paul Dixon, and Rosemary and Evan Zietkze (Brisbane). Dearly loved Pop of his many grandchildren and great-grandchildren. A special thank you to Dr Steve Pitman and the wonderful staff at Wesley Care Hospital for their special care of Fred. You are warmly invited to bring a garden flower to place on Fred’s casket during the service. Messages can be forwarded to the Pinkham family, c/- PO Box 263, Kaiapoi 7644. A Service to Celebrate Fred’s life will be held in the Co Operating Parish Church, Fuller Street, Kaiapoi, on Tuesday, February 7, at 11.00am. Private Cremation thereafter.
RANCE, Ian George
Peacefully at Hospice Southland on Wednesday, February 1, 2023, aged 90 years. Deeply loved soulmate of Daphne for over 60 years. Loved and respected father and father-in-law of David and Nicky, Rowena and Irwin Black, Alister and Janean, Philip and Deidre. Loved Grandad, Pop, or Gumpy of Alex, and the late Andrew; Jessica, Laura, Anna, Tony; Jack, Georgia, Scott; Tom, and Harriet. A service to celebrate Ian’s life will be held in J Fraser & Sons Chapel, Corner Esk & Doon Streets, Invercargill, on Wednesday, February 8 at 1.30pm, followed by Ian’s interment at the Eastern Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be left at the service for St John Ambulance. Messages to 159 Moana Street, Invercargill or on Ian’s tribute page at frasersfunerals.co.nz where a livestream link can be found.
DAVEY, Cora Cecelia (née Smith)
On Wednesday, February 1, 2023, peacefully at home, after a short illness, aged 92 years. Loved wife of the late Fred Senior, loved Mum and mother-in-law of Liz and Bruce, Greg and Kim, Fred Junior (deceased) and Sharon, loving Gran Cora, Grandma, and Nana, to her six grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren, loved sister, aunt, and friend to so many.
Lives on in memories shared.
A special thanks to Doctor Jonathan Davies for his care over the past 35 years. Messages may be addressed to The Family of the late Cora Davey, c/- PO Box 39001, Christchurch 8545. The celebration of Cora’s life will be held in our Westpark Chapel, 467 Wairakei Road, Burnside, Christchurch, on Wednesday, February 8, at 2.00pm.
WOOD, Vernon Reginald (Vern)
On 2 February 2023, peacefully after a long illness, at Sunhaven Rest Home, in his 85th year. Loved father of Raymond (deceased), Phil and Sue, Stella and Paul, and loved grandfather of Abby, Sam and Penelope. A service to celebrate Vern’s life will be held at the Taranaki Crematorium Chapel, Junction Road, New Plymouth, on Tuesday 7 January 2023, at 11.00am.
THOMAS, Texas John (Tex)
Peacefully on January 31, 2023, aged 81 years. Dearly loved youngest son of the late Amy and Dick. Loved brother of Des (dec), Lily (dec), Roy (dec), and Brian (dec). Loved uncle of all his nieces and nephews and his many friends. A very special thank you to the staff at Otumarama Rest Home in Stoke for their love and care over the last 12 and half years. Tex’s family wish to thank Kaye and Maurice for their love and care. A memorial service for Tex will be held at the Motueka Funeral Home, 8 Inglis St, Motueka, on Tuesday, February 7, 2023 at 1.30pm. Messages C/- 8 Inglis St, Motueka 7120.
DIACK, Margaret Valerie
On January 27, 2023. Peacefully, at Radius Fulton Care Centre; in her 94th year. Beautiful, beloved wife of Tup for 68 years, much loved mother and mother-in-law of Kim and Michelle, Shane and Fiona, Philippa and Michael, loved Grandma of Ruby; Madison, and Charlotte; Libby, and Morgan. Remembered and respected by many from her time as an English Teacher at John McGlashan College.
‘Our loss is heaven’s gain’
At Margaret’s request a private family farewell has been held. Messages to 198 Forbury Road, St Clair, Dunedin 9012 or on Margaret’s page at www.tributes.co.nz...
IVAMY, Leo Reginald Edmund
Peacefully at McKenzie Health Care Geraldine, on Wednesday, February 1, 2023, in his 91st year. Dearly loved husband of Anne Elizabeth (Beth). Much loved father and father-in-law of Mark and Skye (Gold Coast), Paul, Phil, Gary and Tina, and a loved and treasured granddad Leo of all his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. A Funeral Service for Leo will be held at Sacred Heart Basilica, Craigie Avenue, Timaru, on Thursday, February 9 at 1.00pm, thereafter interment at the Timaru Cemetery. Messages c/- 246 Church Street, Timaru 7910.
MURRAY, Isabel Ellen (Issie)
Died peacefully on Wednesday, February 1, 2023, in Invercargill. Daughter of Bert* and Ellen* Simpson. Loved mother and mother-in-law of Shaun and Anna (Invercargill), Kyle and Sally (Brisbane), and Phil (Brisbane). Cherished Nanabel of Natalie, Zoe and Georgia. Loved sister and sister-in-law of Bob and Margery* Simpson, Joyce and Neale Price, Heather Simpson and Sue Veart, David Simpson, Rosemary and Grant Jefcoate, Joan Simpson and Bob Thayer. Special aunt of her nieces and nephews. A service to celebrate Isabel’s life will be held in J Fraser and Sons chapel, corner Esk and Don Streets, at 2.00pm on Tuesday, February 7. In lieu of flowers, please donate to the charity of your choice. Messages to 45a Arthur St, Invercargill and tributes may be left on Isabel’s tribute page at frasersfunerals.co.nz/tributes where a livestream of the service will also be available.
(*denotes deceased.)
WHITE, Ruby Elizabeth (nee Toomey)
Peacefully at Margaret Wilson Rest Home, on Wednesday, February 1, 2023, in her 103rd year. Dearly beloved wife of the late Noel and dearly loved and treasured mother of the late Jan, and son-in-law Keith. Adored Grandma of Bridget and Lewis. Precious Great-Grandma Bubba Ruby to Fraser and Hunter. A service to celebrate Ruby’s life will be held at St John’s Anglican Church, 125 Wai-iti Road, Timaru, on Saturday, February 18 at 11.00am, followed by burial at Temuka Cemetery. Messages to 16 Carlisle Place, Timaru 7910.
MOON, Bessie Violet (Midge)
Peacefully on Monday, February 1, 2023; aged 101 years. Dearly loved wife of
the late Cyril, much loved mother and mother-in-law of Jacqueline and Peter, Christine and John, Christopher and Aileen, loved Grandmother to Sarah, David, Jacqui, and Libby, Great-Grandmother to Thorben, Kester, Jack, Indie, Max, George, and Luca. A service to celebrate Midge’s life will be held in the Avenal Park Chapel, 75 Fox Street, Invercargill, on Wednesday, January 15, at 11.00am. Private cremation to follow. If you wish to join the service via livestream, go to the Avenal Park website, Obituaries page and click on the link on Midge’s page. In lieu of flowers donations to the cancer society would be appreciated and may be left at the service. Messages to 30 Cunaris Way, Te Anau 9600.
BRUCE, Maria Antonette
On January 27, 2023, aged 78 years; died peacefully at the ICU ward of Christchurch Hospital, surrounded by her family. Dearly loved wife of Ron for 56 wonderful years, treasured mother of Andrew and Darryl, and special Nana to Sienna and Remi. The compassion, respect and kindness shown to Maria by the staff at the ICU ward will never be forgotten. At Maria’s request a private funeral has been held. There will be a celebration of her life at the Russley Golf Club, on Tuesday, February 7, at 2.00pm. Messages to the family can be sent to The Bruce Family, c/- 19 London Street, Christchurch 8013.
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