MITCHELL, Elizabeth (Lily)
Passed away peacefully at Clare House, On January 29, 2023, aged 86. Dearly loved and devoted wife of the late Herbert. Treasured and dearly loved Mother of Malcolm and Ruth. Cherished and loved Grandma to Hannah. Much loved sister, sister-in-law, Auntie and loyal friend. She will be sadly missed.
“Well done, good and faithful servant…enter into the
joy of thy Lord”
A special thanks to the staff at Clare House who cared for her during the time that she was there. A private service will be held on Saturday, February 11, 2023, if you would like to attend we request you RSVP to this email address. elizabethsfuneral@gmail.com Messages to Mitchell Family, PO Box 632, Invercargill, or you can go to Elizabeth’s tribute page at mwfunerals.co.nz/s/elizabeth
LAISON, William Wi Reihana (Willie)
Passed peacefully at home, surrounded by loved ones, on Monday 30th January 2023, aged 58 years. Much loved son of William and Dell Laison (dec). Dearly loved husband of Hayley. Much loved Dad of Sharne and Ray, and Tia and Tiemi. Loved Koko (DorDor) of Daniel, Zahzel, Cylis, Raiden, and Keenan. Much loved brother, brother-in-law, uncle, and friend (bro) to many. Messages may be sent to ‘The Laison Family’, c/- PO Box 4016, New Plymouth 4340, or left online at wabraham.co.nz/notices A service for Willie will be held at the Aotearoa Pa, 63 Hastings Road, Okaiawa, on Thursday 2nd February 2023 at 11.00am, followed by a private family cremation.
CORKIN, Mervyn
Passed away peacefully after a short illness, at age 90, in Auckland, on January 30, 2023. Dearly loved husband of Marion, much loved father of Sandra, Julie and Stephen, and father-in-law of Maria and Mike. Adored grandfather of Teresa, Melissa, Elyse, Stephanie, Daniel, Mikaela, Aaron, Melody and Erica. Cherished great-grandfather of seven great-grandchildren.
At peace with the Lord
A celebration of life for Merv will be held at St Mary by the Sea, 168 Deep Creek Road, Torbay, on Thursday, February 2, 2023 at 2.00pm.
SALES, Brian Edward
On Monday, January 30, 2023 at Kew Hospital. Beloved husband of Gwen (Lumsden) The funeral service will be held in the Lumsden Presbyterian Church at 11.00am on Friday, February 3. Brian will be buried at the Garston Cemetery at approximately 2.00pm. Messages may be sent to 133 Flora Road, Lumsden 9730.
HAND, Kenneth Edward (Ken)
On Monday, January 30, 2023, peacefully, at home with family, aged 79 years. Loved husband and best friend of Ruth for 59 years, best father, father-in-law, Grandad and Great-Grandad of Stephen and Aurelia, Matt and Mileesa, Marliegh, Micah, Tom and Sophie, Sadie, Ted, Maggie, Emily and Zac, and Bridie, Brenda and the late Russell Yates, Dallis Yates, Alise and Craig, Oscar, and Chloe Inger. Messages may be addressed to The Family of the late Ken Hand, c/- PO Box 39001, Christchurch 8545. Ken believed that flowers are for the living and would prefer donations to Nurse Maude, these may be made online at nursemaude.org.nz in appreciation for their wonderful help over the last 15 months. A celebration of Ken’s life will be held in our Westpark Chapel, 467 Wairakei Road, Burnside, on Tuesday, February 7, at 2.00pm.
BOURDÔT, Beverley Eunice
On January 29, 2023 at Parklane Retirement Village, Christchurch. Dearly loved wife of the late Keith Ralston, loved mother and mother-in-law of Graeme and Carole, Paul, Mark and Kerry, and Tony and partner Karen. Treasured Grandma of Alice, Larnya and Jaron, Danielle, Jacob and Abbie. Loved step-grandmother of Ritchie and Scott, and a much loved Great-grandmother. At the family’s request, a private cremation has been conducted. Special thanks for the care and attention received from the nurses and other staff at Parklane. Messages to the family may be addressed c/- Hope Funerals, 27 Amyes Road, Hornby, Christchurch 8042.
DUNLOP, Anne
It is with great sadness that we say goodbye to Anne Dunlop, sister of John Dunlop, sister-in-law of Elke and her nieces and nephews and their families. A celebration of life service will be held in the Whenua Tapu Crematorium Chapel, Airlie Road, Pukerua Bay (off State Highway 59), on Friday 3 February 2023 at 11.00am.
WALKER, Margaret Joan (nee Kerr)
Aged 79 years. Dearly loved wife of Trevor. Loved mother and mother in-law of Jennifer (Jenny), Allan (Al) and Hazel, Paul and Nicola (Nic). Loved nana to Faith, Abbey, Jordan and Mason. Special friend of William. Sister and sister-in-law of Teresa and Don McNab (dec), Eileen and Dennis (dec) Hickey, Peter (dec) and Jenny Kerr, Kath and Neville (dec) Cameron, Jim and Sue Kerr. Loved Marg to all her nieces and nephews. A special thanks to Dr John Fanning and the staff at Hospice South Canterbury for all their wonderful care. Margaret passed away on Sunday, January 29, 2023 surrounded by family, in the care of Hospice South Canterbury.
“Rest In Peace”
Messages to Flat 1, 3 Jonas Street, Timaru 7910. A service for Margaret will be held at St Thomas’s Church, 12 Mountainview Road, Timaru, on Thursday, February 2, at 2.00pm, followed by a private cremation.
MAWSON, Hubert Alder (Hugh)
Capt (Rtd) RNZE ED
Passed away peacefully in Perth, WA, on Friday 23 December 2022, aged 85 years. Much loved husband of the late Nongyao (Onn). Treasured father of Nick. Will be dearly missed by all his family and friends. Messages to PO Box 239, Palmerston North 4440. A memorial service for Hugh will be held in the Beauchamp Chapel, 167 John F Kennedy Drive, Palmerston North, on Friday 3 February 2023, at 2.00pm.
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KITCHINGMAN, Bruce McKay
Born 7 September 1931. Passed away in North Shore Hospital on 25 January 2023 after a short illness. Dearly loved husband and best friend of Elizabeth for 67 years. Affectionately loved and respected father and father-in-law of Robyn and Geoff Grierson, Ian and Christine Kitchingman, Anne and Allan Kerrisk, Heather and Mark Inwood, Ray and Tessa Kitchingman, Lisa and Shane McNab. Proud grandfather of his 18 grandchildren and 12 great-grandies. You loved us always. A celebration of Bruce’s life will be held in the North Shore Memorial Park Chapel, 235 Schnapper Rock Road, Albany, on Friday 3 February 2023 at 2.00pm.
McCONNOCHIE, Brian Daniel
MStJ (Retired J.P.)
Eldest son of the late Cletas and Vic. Darling husband and soulmate to Carol. Wonderful Dad, Father-in-law and Poppa to Tony, Vickie and Benjamin (Leeds, England) and Michelle, Simon & Stella (Auckland). Brother-in-law to Shona McClinchy (Hamilton). A requiem mass will be celebrated in St Josephs Church, Te Aroha on Wednesday, 1 February, 2023 at 11am. Our family would like to thank everyone at the Te Aroha Community Hospital for their loving care of Brian on his final journey home. We sincerely appreciate your dedication and kindness, thank you. Brian’s service will be livestreamed, please refer to Waterson’s Funeral Services website for the link. All communications to the McConnochie family, c/- 6 Tamihana St, Matamata.
KEOWN, Margaret Jessie (née McRae)
On January 29, 2023. Much loved wife of Graeme for 65 years. Loved mother and mother-in-law of Marian and Alan; David and Kathryn; Sarah and John; Gretchen and Stephen. A much adored Nana of all her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. A service to celebrate and remember Margaret’s life will be held at Hawthorn Den Inn, 141 Waikaka Road, on Thursday, February 2, at 11.00am. A private cremation has been held. Messages to 25 Walker Street, Gore 9710.
McGINNISS, Maureen Edna(nee Donovan)
Passed away peacefully on January 27, 2023. Loved wife of the late Frank. Loved mum and mother-in-law of Frankie and Andrea, Patrick and Bernadine, Alicia and Graham, and Leanne and Shayne. Loved Nana and Great-Nana of Bryan, Melanie, Sean, Nathan, Matthew, Sage, James and Kayden. In lieu of flowers, donations to St John Ambulance can be left at the service. Messages to the McGinniss family, c/- PO Box 10335, Christchurch 8145. The Funeral Service for Maureen will be held in the Canterbury Crematorium, corner Linwood Avenue and Keighleys Road, on Wednesday, February 1, at 11.00am.
BELLANEY, John Robert (Jack)
20.09.1937 — 28.01.2023
Peacefully passed away on 28th January 2023. Loving husband of Heather, and father of Grant, Ross, Mark and Lance. Family and friends are invited to celebrate Jack’s life on Thursday, 2nd February at 2.00pm, at The Founders Chapel of Remembrance, 117 Rickit Street, Taupo.
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BROWN, Arnold Trevor
Arnold died peacefully at Arohanui Hospice, Tuesday 24 January 2023. Late of Kumeroa. Cherished by Adie (Adrienne) and loved stepfather to Kitt. Loved and respected father of Benjamin. Loved "Arja" of Phoebe and Elijah. Sadly missed by his brother and sisters, nieces and nephews. Welcoming host to all the family and extended family. Pragmatist and poet, proud farmer, Esplanade train volunteer, Ingleside stalwart and recent author. So many roles, such big shoes to fill.
Rest in peace dear Arnold.
At Arnold’s request a private service has been held.
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