McCALLUM, Erica Mary
After a courageous journey Erica passed away peacefully at Hospice Southland, surrounded by her loving family, on Friday, January 27, 2023, aged 68. Dearly loved wife and best friend of Ray for 51 years. Most precious mother and mother-in-law of Tanya and Neal, and David and Tracey. Loved Nana of Caleb, Ella and Zayden; Jackson and Maggie, Ethan and Amy, and Flynn. Erica was a loved sister, sister-in-law and Aunty. Special friend of Jill. Family would like to sincerely thank Rebecca and the wonderful staff at Hospice Southland for their love and care of Erica. In lieu of flowers donations to Hospice Southland would be greatly appreciated. As per Erica’s wishes a private service will be held. Messages to 27 Willis Street, Invercargill, or to Erica’s tribute page at frasersfunerals.co.nz/tributes
LEADER, John Peter
On Tuesday, January 24, 2023, at Wairau Hospital. Aged 84 years. Very much loved husband of Jenny, and loved father of Catherine; his sister Margaret Watts-Bryan and brother-in-law Michael (Street, Somerset, England). Many thanks to St John, District Nurses, and to the staff in the HDU at Wairau Hospital. Messages may be sent to 66 Lakings Road, Blenheim 7201, or www.cloudybayfunerals.co.nz... Donations to St John (Acc. No. 12 3167 0165142 00 ref
VAN DEN EIJKHOFF, MariaCatherina“Ria” (née Nieman)
Passed away on 27 January 2023 after a short illness, aged 91 years. Beloved wife of Henk (deceased) and treasured mother and mother-in-law of Monica, Annemieke and Stephen, Kristine, and Harry and Tracey. Much loved Oma of Benjamin and Bianca, Matthew, Rachael, Stephen, Sophie and Emma. A Requiem Mass for Ria will be celebrated at the Cathedral of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Grey St, Hamilton East, on Saturday 4 February at 11.00am.
HARVEY, Gaylene Margaret
At home in Whitianga on 26 January 2023, aged 57 years. Beloved daughter of Shirley and the late James Harvey. Much loved sister and sister-in-law of David, Darel, Steve & Christy, Vince & Leanne, Fleur, Rob & Keryn, Jonothon, and Melany. Loving Aunty to all her nieces and Nephews. In preference to flowers a donation to the Salvation Army may be made in Gay’s memory. All messages to the Harvey Family, c/- PO Box 4449, Hamilton 3247. Family and friends are invited to a celebration of Gay’s life to be held at the Salvation Army Citadel, London Street Hamilton on Thursday 2 February 2023 at 11.00am.
CAMMOCK, Kelvin Douglas,
Loved son of the late Doug and Betty Cammock. Loved brother and brother-in-law of Malcolm and Pam, Wendy (deceased), Debbie and Murray, Neville and Joanne, Derek (deceased), Trudy, Jody and Tomo. Loved uncle of all his nieces and nephews.
Always in our hearts.
Finally at peace, rest easy,
fly high.
IRWIN, John Cedric
Passed away peacefully on Friday, 27 January 2023. Aged 86 years. Dearly loved husband and lifelong friend of the late Pauline. Treasured father and father-in-law of Catherine & Derek, Jocelyn & Paul, Peter, and Richard & Hilary. Loving Grandad of Paul, Nicole, Zac, Grace, Louis, Travis, and Sarah. Great-Grandad John of Ash and Elly. Friends are invited to a family Rosary to be held at John’s home at 7pm on Wednesday, 1st February. Requiem Mass celebrating John’s life will be held at Our Lady of Kapiti Catholic Church, Presentation Way (off Milne Drive), Paraparaumu, at 11.00am on Thursday, 2nd February, to be followed by a private cremation. Messages may be sent to the “Irwin Family”, c/- PO Box 119, Paraparaumu 5254. In lieu of flowers, donations to Mary Potter Hospice would be appreciated, and can be made online at
www.marypotter.org.nz....
Rest In Peace
WRIGHT, Ross Ronald (Rosco)
Passed away peacefully at Gracelands Care Facility, aged 81 years. Much loved father of Trudy, and Todd and Suzanne. Treasured grandad and great-grandad; and good friend of Lyn. As per Rosco’s wishes a private family service is being held.
FOSTER, William Gary (Gary)
Passed away suddenly at Christchurch Hospital on Saturday, January 28, 2023, aged 74 years. Much loved husband and best friend of Pam, treasured father of Sharee, Carey, Mel and Rod, loved and adored Grandad of Hayden and Laura, Aimee, Reagan, Shannon, and Annabelle, and Great-Grandad-to-be of Baby Retallick. Eldest son of the late Bill and Joyce, awesome big brother of Trish and Jim, Kevin, Tracey and Craig, and David and Janine, son-in-law of Jean and the late Merv, and a caring and goofy brother-in-law, uncle and great-uncle. The family would like to thank the staff of Christchurch Hospital ICU for their respectful care of Gary. Messages may be addressed to The Family of the late Gary Foster, c/- PO Box 39001, Christchurch 8545. A Service to honour Gary’s life will be held in our Westpark Chapel, 467 Wairakei Road, Burnside, on Thursday, February 2, at 2.00pm.
GRUNDY, Geraldine Audrey(nee Gatward)
Of Kapiti. Born in Nelson on 23 February 1931, Geraldine died peacefully at Sevenoaks, Paraparaumu, on Friday, 27 January 2023, in her 92nd year. Loved and cherished wife of John, and much loved mother of Jeannette, Paul & Carol, John & Tina, Cath & Jeff, and the late Neil. A beloved Grandma and Great-grandma. A service to honour Geraldine will be held at the Kapiti Coast Funeral Home Chapel, 9–11 Hinemoa Street, Paraparaumu, at 2.00pm on Wednesday, 1st February, to be followed by a private cremation. Messages to 22 Grantham Court, Sevenoaks, Paraparaumu 5032.
CAMMOCK, Kelvin Douglas
Loved son of the late Doug & Betty Cammock. Loved brother and brother-in-law of Malcolm and Pam, Wendy (deceased), Debbie and Murray, Neville and Joanne, Derek (deceased), Trudy, Jody and Tomo. Loved uncle of all his nieces and nephews.
Always in our hearts
Finally at peace, rest easy,
fly high
BISHOP, Barry Nelson
Barry passed away 26th January 2023, aged 89 years. Dearly loved husband of Wynn for 62 years. Loved Dad of Debbie and Allan Butler, and Wendy and the late Rob Butler. Loved Grandad of Amy and Mark Field, Kari and Trevor Macdonald, Jan Butler and Josh Quinney, and Laura Matthews and Gemma Matthews. Proud Great-Grandad of Jayden Matthews, Chloe Matthews, and Zoey (dec), Toby and Lucy Field. According to Barry’s wishes, a private family gathering has taken place.
a simple cremation & burials
Ph 0800 236 236
GRUNDY, Geraldine Audrey (nee Gatward)
Of Kapiti, formerly of Nelson. Born in Nelson on February 23, 1931, Geraldine died peacefully at Sevenoaks, Paraparaumu, on Friday, January 27, 2023, in her 92nd year. Loved and cherished wife of John, and much loved mother of Jeannette, Paul and Carol, John and Tina, Cath and Jeff, and the late Neil. A beloved Grandma and Great-grandma. A service to honour Geraldine will be held at the Kapiti Coast Funeral Home Chapel, 9–11 Hinemoa Street, Paraparaumu, at 2.00pm on Wednesday, February 1, to be
followed by a private cremation. Messages to 22 Grantham Court, Sevenoaks, Paraparaumu 5032.
MOORE, Jennifer Jean (Jenny)
Passed away on January 27, 2023 at Nelson Tasman Hospice, aged 65 years. Loved wife of Aynsley. Loved mother and mother-in-law of David and Esther, and Andrew; and loved grandmother of Julien. Beloved daughter of the late Bob and Betty Muir (Gore). Loved sister of Margaret, and a loved sister-in-law of Laurie and Robyn, and John and Kay. A loved aunt of her nephews and nieces. Messages c/- 19 Ngatitama Street, Nelson South 7010. In lieu of flowers, donations to Nelson Tasman Region Hospice would be appreciated and can be made at https
TONKS, Ralph Henry
On 28th January 2023 at Riverleigh Rest Home, aged 90. Much loved husband of Joy, loved dad of Mike & Jacquie, Karen & John and Kaye. Grumps of Charlotte, Amanda, Alice, Sophie, Max, Lili, Lucia, Emilia, and Great-Grumps of Emmanuelle, Sebastian, Pascale, Rufus and Freddie. A loyal friend to many. Thank you to the staff from Riverleigh for their love and care. A service to celebrate the life of Ralph will be held in Cornwall Manor, corner Knights Road and Cornwall Street, Lower Hutt, on Wednesday 1st February at 2.30pm, followed by a private cremation.
OOTEMAN-SACHS, Maria Theresia (Thea)
On 27 January 2023 at Palmerston North Hospital, aged 91 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Jan (John). Loved mother of Rene and Linda, Elizabeth and Mike, John (deceased), Anja and Carlton. Loved Oma of Sebastien, Alexander and Melissa, Michael, Natalie and Lee, Christopher and Jade. Groot Oma of Brodie, Isabella, and Tilly. A service for Thea will be held at William Cotton & Sons Funeral Chapel, 29 Beattie Street, Feilding, on Wednesday 1 February 2023 at 11.00am. For those unable to attend, Thea’s service will be live-streamed on her tribute page at www.williamcotton.co.nz.... In lieu of flowers, donations to https
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