Death Notices

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

Recent Notices in New Zealand

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CHALMERS, Gayle

On Saturday 10th June 2023 at home, aged 77 years. Dearly loved wife of Bill. Loved mother of Lee and Justine. Grandma of Judy and Quinn, Joshua and Maya. A private family service will be held on Thursday 15 June. Messages to the Chalmers Family, c/- PO Box 439, Napier 4140.

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VALK, Kathleen Marie(Marie) (nee Monaghan)

Passed peacefully after a short illness in Dunstan Hospital on Saturday, June 10, 2023. Dearly loved wife of Eddie, loved daughter, daughter-in-law, sister and sister in-law. Loved aunty of all her nieces and nephews.
“At Rest”.
A Funeral Service for Marie will be held in the Bannockburn Church at 1.00pm on Wednesday, June 14, followed by an interment in the Cromwell Cemetery. Messages to 6 Hassing Place, Cromwell 9310.

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RAMSAY, William James (Bill)

Suddenly but peacefully on Tuesday, 6 June 2023, one month before his 94th birthday. Dearly loved husband and best friend of Pam for 70 years. Loved and respected father and father-in-law of Paul and Margaret (One Tree Point), Sally and Chris (New Plymouth), Heather and Dennis (Papamoa), Alan and Rowana (Ngatea). Loved Grandad of Nicola and Brock, Andrew and Natalie, Sarah and Michael, Kimberly and Thomas, Sophie and Alex, Josh and Ivy, Matt and Mary, and Grace. Very special Great-Grandad Bill of Brielle, Charlotte and James, Hunter, Cleo, River and Poppy, Oliver, Skye and Riddick. According to Bill’s wishes, a private service has been held.

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STADE, Cyril Henry

17.11.1947 — 11.06.2023
On Sunday, June 11, 2023 at Southland Hospital, Invercargill. Cyril left to see his beloved Lyn. Dearly loved Father and Father-in-law of Nicola and Bryan Thomas, Adele and David Beck, Owen and Vicky Stade. Loved Grandfather of Joseph, James and Holly. Loved Brother of Jean and Peter Hughes (both dec), Ivan and Brenda Stade, Yvonne and Gavin Thompson, Alice and Philip Strawbridge, David and Merle Jackson (dec). Loved Uncle of all his Nieces and Nephews. A Service to celebrate Cyril’s life will be held in J Fraser and Sons Chapel, cnr. Esk and Doon Streets, Invercargill, at 2.00pm, on Thursday, June 15. Tributes may be left on Cyril’s tribute page at frasersfunerals.co.nz/tributes where a livestream of the service will also be available.

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HOULIHAN, Elizabeth (Liz) May Lynette (nee Adams)

Age 76. Passed away peacefully, 8th June 2023 at Arohanui Hospice Palmerston North. Dearly loved partner of Barry Wilton, Ballance Pahiatua. Loved sister of Margaret, Barbara (dec), Diane (dec) and Kathleen. Loved mother and mother-in-law of Barry and Georgina (George), Chris and Krishla and Mathew and Cheryl (Incy), nana of 12 and great-grandmother of 3. A Memorial service will be held on Thursday 15th June at 1.00pm at The Funeral Home, 545 Queen St East, Levin, followed by private cremation at The Avenue Crematorium, Levin.

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MORIARTY, Kathleen Mary

Peacefully at home on Sunday, 11 June 2023. Dearly loved wife of Tim. Cherished Mum and mother-in-law of Ana Moriarty & Chris Ermerins, Paul Moriarty & Emily Batchelor, and Louise Moriarty. Treasured Nan of Molly and Mia. In preference to flowers, please consider a donation to Hospice Taranaki which may be left at the service. Messages to the Moriarty Family may be left on Kathleen’s tribute page at eagars.co.nz/kathleen. A service to celebrate Kathleen’s life will be held at Eagars Te Henui Chapel, 174 Lemon Street, New Plymouth on Friday 16 June 2023 at 10.30am. For those unable to attend, Kathleen’s funeral will be livestreamed via her tribute page.

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HOULIHAN, Elizabeth May Lynette (Liz)(nee Adams)

Aged 76. Passed away peacefully on 8th June 2023 at Arohanui Hospice, Palmerston North. Dearly loved partner of Barry Wilton, Ballance Pahiatua. Loved sister of Margaret, Barbara (dec), Diane (dec) and Kathleen. Loved mother and mother-in-law of Barry and Georgina (George), Chris and Krishla, and Mathew and Cheryl (Incy), nana of 12 and great-grandmother of 3. A Memorial Service will be held on Thursday 15th June at 1.00pm at The Funeral Home, 545 Queen St East, Levin, followed by private cremation at The Avenue Crematorium, Levin.

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EVITTS, Leslie George (Les)

Les, you were a huge support to us. We had lots of fun and will treasure the memories.
— Louise, Cooper and Robert McLean.

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PITTAMS, Douglas (Doug) Richard

Late of Waimiha and Rotorua. Passed away Thursday, 8th June, 2023, aged 77 years, after a short illness. Dearly loved youngest child of the late Arthur and Eilidh Pittams. Loved brother of Margaret McFarlane (dec), Jean Clarke (dec), Dot Ball, Robert (dec) and Joseph (dec). Fondly remembered by all his nieces and nephews. A service for Doug will be held at VJ Williams and Sons Chapel, King Street West, Te Kuiti on Wednesday, 14th June at 1.00pm, followed by a private cremation. All communications to the Pittams Family c/- PO Box 241, Te Kuiti 3941.
In the care of
V J Williams & Sons
FDANZ Funeral Directors Association of NZ.

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VALK, Kathleen Marie (Marie) (née Monaghan)

Peacefully at Dunstan Hospital Clyde on Saturday, June 10, 2023. Loved sister of Denise Dore (Dunedin), Colleen and Owen Lavender (Queenstown), Janice and Leo Breen (Gore) (both deceased), Pat and Shirley Monaghan (Invercargill), and a loved aunt of all her nieces and nephews.
R.I.P.

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LITHGOW, John

Died suddenly on June 6, 2023, as a result of a tragic accident. Much loved son of Noreen and Viv. Loved and admired brother of Neil, Pat, Lynne (deceased), Mark and Michael. A devoted husband, father, grandfather, uncle and brother-in-law who was loved by all. John’s quiet manner, sense of humour and sharp wit made him a special person that will always be remembered. So many great memories particularly of family time spent at Himitangi in his youth.
Forever in our hearts.

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MURNEY, Terence Joseph (Terry)

Peacefully at Hospice South Canterbury on Saturday, June 10, 2023; aged 87. Dearly loved husband of Ann. Dearly loved father and father-in-law of Cheryl and Robbo, Trudy (dec), Travis (dec), and Martin. Loved grandpa of Jess. Much loved brother of the Murney families and brother-in-law to the Nelmes families. A Memorial Mass to celebrate Terence’s life will be held at The Sacred Heart Basilica, 7 Craigie Ave, Timaru, on Thursday, June 15, 2023, at 1.30pm. In lieu of flowers donations to Hospice South Canterbury would be appreciated and can be left at the service. Messages to

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CAITHNESS, Suzanne Adele (nee Opie)

On June 11, 2023, aged 49, passed away at home surrounded by family and friends after a courageous battle. Dearly loved wife and soul mate of Darryl. Devoted and loved mother of Joshua. Loved daughter of Graeme and Isobel. Loved sister of the late Jacqueline, sister and sister-in-law of Michael and Halie, Richard and Pip, Chris and Monique Opie, Bronwyn and Brent, and Chris Caithness. Much loved Aunty to her nieces and nephews. Loved daughter-in-law of Kae and Ian Caithness, and loved step-mother of Jacob. Friend of Cathal and the Leonard family (Galway Ireland). Messages to Suzanne’s family may be post to the Caithness Family, C/- 26 King Street, Temuka 7920. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Sweet Louise would be appreciated and can be left at the service. The funeral service will be held at St Peter’s Anglican Church, Temuka, on Thursday, June 15, at 11.30am.

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TAITOKO, Shane Ari

On Saturday 10 June, 2023, as a result of a medical event, Shane, (5.5.1965) passed away in Wyong, Australia. Dearly loved son of Ruby and George Taitoko (both deceased), loved brother of Robyn, Diane, Hone, Wayne, Patricia, Anne, Ian, Malcom, Grant, Paul, Desmond, Jacky, and Kiri (deceased). A private cremation will be held in Australia.

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HILL, Peter Leslie

Peacefully on Saturday, June 10, 2023, aged 67 years. Dearly loved husband of Mary-Anne, and much-loved father and father-in-law of Colin and Lauren, Marie, and Tracey and Bryan. Beloved Grandad of Lilly and Gracie. Special thanks to the team at CRISS, Christchurch Hospital, and to Nurse Maude Hospice for all their support. Messages for the Hill Family may be sent c/- 19 London St, Richmond, Christchurch 8013. We will gather to farewell Peter at the Canterbury Crematorium Chapel, corner of Keighleys Road and Linwood Avenue, Bromley, at 11.00am, Tomorrow (Wednesday, June 14).

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