Death Notices

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

Recent Notices in New Zealand

Death

WHITE, Stanley Thomas (Stan)

Unexpectedly, at his home, Mataura, on Wednesday, February 1, 2023, joyfully 95 years old. Loving husband for 72 years to Mary, father and father-in-law of Lynda (Motueka), Judy and Merv Clayton (Tapanui), much loved Grandpa of Rachel and Grant, Anthony and Marcella, and great-Grandpa to Emma, Olivia, Hayden, Ilonka, and Jack. Much loved brother to Dave (Australia), and Dorothy Compton (Gore), and a fun uncle to all his nieces and nephews.
“He will be much missed.”
According to Stan’s wishes his farewell graveside service will be held at Mataura Cemetery on Wednesday, February 8, at 1.30pm, or alternatively if it is wet the service will be held at Mataura Presbyterian Church, followed by a cuppa in the Church Hall, Messages to 45 Main Street, Mataura 9712.

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KELLY, Sandra Michelle (nee Bates)

Peacefully at her home, on Wednesday, February 1, 2023, aged 61 years. Loved mother and mother-in-law of Tania and Jamie, David, Korina and Josh, Michael and Ashleigh and the late Baby Jane. Loved Nanny of Zannyx, Murphy, Willow, Remy and Tameko. Beloved by her nieces and nephews. Loved and remembered by Rako Kelly. Resting at home, 2 Leven Street, Timaru. The service for Sandra will be held at Salisbury Park Crematorium, Beaconsfield Road, Timaru, on Saturday, February 4, at 11.00am. Messages to the Kelly family, c/- PO Box 772, Timaru 7940.

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McLEAN, Marie Therese

Peacefully at Te Rangimarie Hospice, with her loving family at her side, on Wednesday
1 February 2023. Most dearly loved wife of the late Terence (Terry), loving and loved Mum of Michael, Helen and Paul Bernet, Christine McLean and Ian Colson, Brendan and Denise. Treasured and proud Nana of Daniel, Liam, Joseph, Olivia Bernet; Kirstie, Jayden, Luke; Kieran, Anna, Niamh, Connor; and great-grandson George. In preference to flowers please consider a donation to Taranaki Hospice

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GREENFIELD, Liz (Mary Elizabeth) (nee Cummings)

Peacefully, at Windsor Park Care Home, on Monday, January 30, 2023. Loved wife of Gavin, best Mum and mother-in-law of Lucy and Tony Howard, Miranda and Michael O’Leary, Jeremy and Melanie, most amazing Grandy to Phillip and Timothy; Charlotte and Josh, Victoria and Dan, Carlin and Jasmine; Alex and Amelia; and super Great-Grandy of her six amazing great-grandchildren. Dearly loved daughter of the late Jim and Nancy Cummings, much loved sister to Janice and Judy, loved and respected Aunty of the Gawn, Gardyne and Greenfield families. A service to celebrate Liz’s life will be held in the Holy Trinity Anglican Church, Traford Street, Gore, on Friday, February 3, at 1.30pm. Livestream link available at www.southernfuneralhome.co.nz... Special thanks to the amazing incredible staff at Windsor Park Care Home for their loving support. Messages to 38/9 Reaby Road, Gore 9774.

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Margaret Ethel (Marg)
(nee Tunnicliffe)
Aged 86. Passed peacefully on January 28, 2023, surrounded by her family. Much loved wife of Jon, mother of Greg, Jo, Lou, Gareth and families. Service to be held at Te Awamutu RSA, 7 February, at 1.00pm.
"Rest in love Marg, you are sadly missed"

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TAVERNER, Mostyn (Moss) Walter

TAVERNER, Alice Melville

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ALIPRANTIS, Patricia Anne (Trish)

Passed away peacefully at home in Rotorua on 26th January 2023. Dearly loved wife of the late George. Much loved mother and mother-in-law of Mark and Nik, Stefan and Yayoi. Loved grandmother of Annabelle, Georgia, Lucas and William; George and Marco. In accordance with Patricia’s wishes a small farewell gathering and burial was held in Rotorua on Tuesday.
Collingwood Funeral Home Rotorua

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McCARTHY, Shaun Edward

Born 21 October 1941, died peacefully on Sunday 29 January 2023, in Tauranga. Adoring husband of Carlene, much loved father to Belinda (dec), Jemma, Lucy, Miles and Amy; cherished grandfather of Declan and Mollie, Nina, Tom and Grace and Florence, Elsie, Greta and Leo. Shaun’s life will be celebrated with a Requiem Mass at St Patrick’s Catholic Church, 4 Munroe Street, Napier, on Saturday 4 February at 11.00am, followed by a burial at Wharerangi Lawn Cemetery. Communications to the McCarthy family, c/- PO Box 3136, Tauranga.

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MADDOCK, Shirley May

26.11.37 — 29.01.23
Of Otaki, formerly Wellington. Dearly loved and cherished wife, mother, grandmother, and mother-in-law of Ray, Michele, Kaina, Jason & Jamie.
You will always be
in our hearts.
A private service has been held. Messages can be sent to PO Box 13418, Johnsonville.

Death

COMERFORD, Alison Mary

Of Christchurch, born July 17, 1930, died January 31, 2023. Beloved wife of Thomas (deceased) and dearly loved and kind sister of Helen Boland, of Auckland, and sister-in-law of Frances Burke, of Christchurch. Predeceased by her parents Orton and Mary Burke, and her five brothers Patrick, Noel, Desmond, Barry and John, sisters-in-law Stella and Joan, and brother-in-law Maurice Boland. Wonderful aunt to all her nieces and nephews and their families. The family wishes to acknowledge the special care of Alison by long-time neighbour and friend Simon Murphy and its gratitude to the St Albans Retirement Village staff. Messages may be addressed to ‘The Alison Comerford Family’, C/- 19 London Street, Christchurch 8013. Requiem Mass will be celebrated at St Mary’s Pro-Cathedral, Manchester Street, Christchurch, at noon on Saturday, February 4, 2023.
Requiescat in Pace.

Death

JEHLY, KathleenMaureen Wehioterangi

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our beautiful, loving, dearest wife, mother, kuia, kuia tuarua, aunty, sister and friend Kathleen Maureen Wehioterangi Jehly (née Corbett), at the age of 85. She is finally at peace after a long and courageous battle with illness. Maureen will be at Tnohop, Ohinemutu, Rotorua, and a Requiem Mass will be held at St Michael’s Catholic Church, Lake Road, Rotorua, at 2.00pm on Friday 3 February, followed by burial at Kauae Cemetery.
Haere ra, e Ma. Haere atu ra koe ki roto i nga ringa atawhai o te runga rawa.

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BUTWELL, Muriel Janett

Died peacefully on 28 January 2023 at Hilda Ross, aged 93 years. Beloved mother of Susan, Vicki, Wendy, Chris, Rob and Jane, beloved grandmother, great-grandmother and mother-in law. A celebration of Muriel’s life will be held at Seddon Park Funeral home, 49 Seddon Road, Hamilton, on Friday 3 February at 10.30am. Muriel will have an open casket and there is private viewing prior to the service 9 - 10.00am. All communications to the Butwell family, C/- PO Box 5523, Frankton, Hamilton 3242.

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VERCOE, Desmond Arthur

Of Rukuhia, Hamilton, passed away on the 31st of January 2023, peacefully surrounded by his family. Dearly loved Father to John, Caroline, Rebecca, and Jolene. Father-in-law to Jodi, Richard, Duane, and Shane. Poppa to 8 Grandchildren & 2 Great-Grandchildren. Son of the late Lawry & Florence Vercoe and brother to Richard Vercoe and late sister Dora Laurence. A service for Desmond will be held at Hamilton Park Cemetery, Park Chapel, 395 Morrinsville Road, Hamilton, on Saturday 4th February 2023 at 11

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WILSON, Patricia Mary (Tric) (née Fitzgerald)

Of Martinborough, on 26th January 2023, at Masterton, in her 87th year. Dearly loved wife of Derek. Loved mother of Ian and Tom and their families. In accordance with Tric’s wish, a family service has been held.
Gary Pickering Funerals
NZIFH Masterton

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