HALL, Jean Marjory (nee Butters)
Passed away at Nelson Hospital on January 24, 2023, aged 85. A much loved partner, wife, mother, gran, great-gran, auntie and friend. Messages c/- 214 Rangihaeata Rd, RD 2, Takaka 7182. According to Jean’s wishes, a private cremation has been held.
BARKER, June Eunice
Passed peacefully on Monday 23 January 2023, aged 82 years. Dearly loved wife of Peter and the late John Hughes. Loved mother of Peter (PJ) (dec), Diane and Clive, and Gary and Donna. Much loved Nana and Great-Nana to her five grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. All messages to ’The Barker Family’, c/- PO Box 4016, New Plymouth 4340, or online at wabraham.co.nz/notices In accordance with June’s wishes a private service has been held.
LESLIE, Heather Margaret (nee McEwen)
On 24th January 2023, peacefully at Village at the Park, aged 73 years. Dearly loved wife of John. Loving mother and mother-in-law of Jeremy & Katerina and Don & Steph. Devoted grandmother of Jesse, Dion, Maraea, Beauden and Dani. Special thanks to the staff of Village at the Park for their care and support of Heather. In lieu of flowers donations to Playcentre would be appreciated and may be made online at
SMALL, William John Francis (Bill)
(NZR)
On January 23, 2023, passed peacefully at Christchurch Hospital; in his 98th year. Dearly loved husband of the late Barbara, much loved father and father-in-law of Helen and Lindsay, Christine and Brian, and Terry. Loved grandad of David, Johnathon and Andrew. Brother and uncle of the late Audrey, Norma, Trevor and their families. Life member of the Spreydon and Barrington Bowling Clubs. Messages to the Small family, c/- PO Box 111-01, Christchurch 8443. At Bill’s request, a private service has been held.
‘Reunited with Barbara, together again.’
BACHOP, Patricia Vida (Pat)(nee Wilkins)
Aged 94 years, passed away peacefully on January 18, 2023, at George Manning Lifecare and Village. Dearly loved wife of the late Thomas. Much loved mother and mother-in-law of Sue and Frank, Annette, Tom and Margaret. A loved grandmother and great-grandmother to all her grandchildren. A special thanks to all the staff at George Manning who cared for Pat. A private service has been held.
HOPKIRK, Donald Alexander Spottiswoode (Don)
Peacefully, surrounded by his family, on Wednesday 25 January 2023, aged 91. Loved husband of Eila for 60 years. Loving father to Celia and Ross Howatson, Fiona and Hugh McColl, Jackie and Gerard Harrigan, William and Samantha Hopkirk, Robyn and Blair Burnett, Gina and Daniel Gentry. Devoted grandfather to his 26 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren. Messages to the Hopkirk family can be left on Don’s tribute page at eagars.co.nz/don. A private family service has been held.
DAVIDSONAnita Audrey (nee Wilson)
Surrounded by her loving family, on Tuesday, January 24, 2023. Loved wife of Douglas (Doug)*. So dearly loved mother and mother-in-law of Louise Davidson-Nunns and Steve Nunns. Dearly loved and cherished Nana of Raymond Davidson-Nunns. Dearly loved sister and sister-in-law of Norma* and Dick* Turner, Maynard* and Colleen* Wilson, Florence* Henderson, Raymond* and Patricia Wilson and Yvonne* and Jimmy* Edwards. Loved sister-in-law of Sheila and Stanley* Matson (Aberdeen), Ian and Isobel Davidson (Aberdeen), and Marjory and Ian MacKay (Insch Aberdeenshire, Scotland). Loved by her nieces and nephews, and missed by her wee dog Millie. As per Anita’s wishes, a private family service will be held. Messages to 31 Lyon Street, Invercargill 9810, or to Anita’s tribute page at frasersfunerals.co.nz/tributes
(*denotes deceased)
Together Again
BAYLY, Christine (Chris)
Passed unexpectedly, but peacefully, on Wednesday 25 January 2023, with her loving children Tiffany and Jeremy by her side. Dearly loved sister and sister-in-law of Brenda & Steve, Jenny & Murray. Dearly loved Nana of Jake, Aunty of Daryl, Angie, Tristan, & Tim, Kasey & Hayden. Lots of love, laughter & memories shared. Gone but never forgotten, rest easy fatty, bro will show you the way. Here’s cheers until we meet again, with love.
SKELTON, Reginald James (Reg)
Passed away on January 19, 2023, aged 94. Dearly loved husband of Betty. Much loved father and father-in-law of Kevin, John and Pauline. Cherished grandfather and great-grandfather of Clinton, Bradley, Mitchell, Gemma, Chloe and their families. Loved brother, brother-in-law, uncle and cousin. Loved and respected in the sailing and fishing fraternity. A private cremation and ceremony has been held. Messages to the Skelton Family, 41 Fairose Drive, Richmond 7020 or johnskelton@xtra.co.nz
WALKER, Jeanette (Jan)
Passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 24, 2023, in her 83rd year. Dearly loved wife of John. Much loved mother and mother-in-law of Kevin and Linda; Karen and Bruce Seay; Craig and Julie; Wayne and Karen. Loved Nana of Brodie, Regan; Caleb, Renee; Katelyn, and Melissa, and Great-Nana to Daisy. Special thanks to Dr Fanning and the South Canterbury Hospice staff for their care of Jan. At Jan’s request, a private service has been held.
BROWN, Myrtle Elizabeth
Of 13 Brooklyn Street, Green Island, Dunedin. On January 24, 2023, in the wonderful care of St Andrews Home and Hospital. Dearly loved wife of Andrew, loved mother and mother-in-law of Shirley* and Robin Jackson, Rex and Nadine, Donnesse and Graham McBratney, Joyce and Bob Cameron, and a dearly loved grandma, great-grandma and great-great-grandma.
“Waiting the Resurrection”
At Myrtle’s request, a private service has been held.
(*denotes deceased)
TERRILL, Beverly Joan(nee Stevens)
Passed away peacefully at Hospice Taranaki on 24 January 2023 in her 78th year. Dearly loved wife of Peter. Loved sister of Dorothy (dec) and brother Murray. Special daughter Trevina. A special thanks to all of the staff at Encology at TBH and the amazing staff at Hospice Taranaki. A private family service was held on Friday 27th January 2023.
a simple cremation
& burials
Ph 0800 236 236
RAKOWITZ, Hans Deiter(Peter)
With heavy hearts, we advise our loved father and Opa passed away on January 20, 2023, peacefully surrounded by his family. Such a treasure to have all family members at his bedside in his final hours. Eternal thanks to Christchurch Hospital for their care and compassion for dad during this time. Beloved husband of the late Lorraine, and son of the late Maria. Loved father and father-in-law to Teena and Noel, Mike and Greta, Darrell and Fleur. Loved Opa to Stacey, Ash and Dion, Brooke, Tayla and Jayden and India. Loved Great-Opa to Zachary who brought a smile to his face in his last days and weeks.
Finally reunited with Lorraine, now at peace.
You may be gone from my sight but you are never gone from my heart.
As per Dad’s wishes, no funeral service will be held. Messages may be sent
WATTS, Margaret Alice Joan
1924 – 2023
Passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 21, 2023, at Lister Home and Hospital, Waimate; aged 98. Adored wife of the late Donald Walter (Don) and much loved mother of Terence (Red), and special friend to Carmel Hurley-Watts.
Sunshine rises, flowers
bloom and shadows fall,
Love and memories
outlast them all.
"May she rest in peace"
The family thank those who have supported Margaret throughout the years, and especially the team at Lister Home and Hospital since 2016. At her request a private cremation has been held and there will be a celebration of her life at a later date. Messages to
SUGDEN, Arthur Ross
SN 597659
L/CPL2nd NZ Regt Malaya
Ross passed away aged 83 at Summerset by the Sea, Katikati on 12th January 2023, with family at his side. Dearly loved husband of Betty for 45 years. Much loved father and father-in-law of Ian and Sandy, Patricia and Wade, Andrea and Ron, Dianne and Cliff. Proud Poppa of 17, and Great-Poppa. Loved brother and brother-in-law of Gloria and Cedric, Rex and Leah, Sylvia and Wayne, Nita,
Peter (deceased), Barbara, and Margaret (deceased). A memorial service will be held for Ross at Club Katikati (RSA), corner of SH2 and Henry Road, Katikati, on Saturday 4th February at 1pm.
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