TOCKER, Bruce William
Born June 29, 1951. Passed away peacefully on January 26, 2023, with his brother beside him. Loved husband of Helen, and missed by his family; Maire, Graeme, Alana, Adriaan, Cayleigh and Jaxon.
"Rest in peace"
THOMAS, Edna Maude (Bubs)
7.2.1926 — 27.1.2023
Passed away peacefully at Te Nikau Grey Hospital, Greymouth, aged 96. Loved wife of the late Norrie, dearly loved Mum and mother-in-law of Marlene and John, and Bill and Susan, deeply loved Nana of Shane, Steven, Deanna, and Johnny, cherished ‘Nana Bubs’ of Caitlin, and Cole; Bless, and Harmoni; and Josh, and Kristen, a loved member of the Ford and Thomas families, precious friend of the late Smiley, a loved aunty, cousin, and a friend of many. Messages to 667 Taylorville Road, Taylorville 7805. A Funeral Service to celebrate Edna’s life will be held in the William Sampson Memorial Chapel, Tainui Street, Greymouth, on Monday at 2.00pm, followed by cremation.
MEREDITH, Leo Ferguson
Passed on 26th January 2023, aged 92. Loving husband of the late Shirley Kathleen Meredith, Father of Katherine Mary Meredith, and grandfather of Micheal, Paul and Chris and seven great-grandchildren. Requiem Mass will be celebrated at St Patrick’s Catholic Church, 625 Alexandra Street, Te Awamutu on Wednesday, 1st February at 11.00am, followed by burial at the Kawhia Cemetery. All communications to the Meredith family, PO Box 137, Te Awamutu 3840.
Te Awamutu Funeral Services, FDANZ
POANANGA-HANCOX, Hawaiki
Aged 12. Our beautiful boy passed away peacefully at his home, surrounded by family, on 25 January 2023, following a long and brave battle with cancer. We are heartbroken and will miss his cheeky laugh, and warm cuddles. He will be sorely missed by his family, especially his Mum Rickie-Lee, father James, 2 little brothers Te Manawanui and Ktuku, and little sister Pawai. His funeral service will be held at Woodlands Estate, 42 Whitikahu Road, Gordonton, on Tuesday 31 January at 10.30am. All communications to the Poananga-Hancox family, C/- PO Box 5523, Frankton, Hamilton 3242.
WASWO, Joyce Aileen (nee Mudford)
Passed unexpectedly at Jean Sandel Retirement Village on Thursday 26th January 2023, aged 92 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Peter. Loved mother and mother-in-law of Sheryl and John Layne, Jean and Graeme Aiken, and David Waswo. Cherished Nana of Philip and Lisa, and Zane and Christina, and Nanny of Alice and David. Great-grandmother of Stacy and Bradley. Messages may be sent to ‘The Waswo Family’, c/- PO Box 4016, New Plymouth 4340, or online at wabraham.co.nz/notices A celebration of Joyce’s life will be held in The Chapel of W. Abraham, 366 Devon St East, New Plymouth, on Tuesday 31st January 2023 at 2.00pm.
STEVENSON, Don
Dearly loved brother-in-law of the late Brian and Maureen Maine (Taikorea), Allan and Janice Maine (Thames), Barbara and Allan Harvey (Oakura) and the late Roger Maine (New Plymouth). Treasured Uncle and Great Uncle of all his nieces, nephews and their families.
R.I.P. Don
PRENDERGAST, Maurice Daniel
Formerly of Hyde and Mosgiel, passed away surrounded by family at Southland Hospital on January 26, 2023, aged 83. Loved son of William* and Sara*. Dearly beloved husband of Pauline. Cherished father and father-in-law of Quinton, Jason and Lynette. Adored Poppy of Jade; Abby and Jenna. Loved brother of Frank*, Dick, Mike, Tony* and Owen*. Treasured uncle and friend to many.
A Great Soul Never Dies.
A heartfelt thank you to the incredible staff at Southland hospital and to Amber for her loving support and care for Maurice over the recent years. In lieu of flowers, donations to St John would be greatly appreciated and may be left at the service. A Memorial Service to Celebrate the life of Maurice will be held on Frida, February 3 at St Mary’s Parish Church, 89 Church Street Mosgiel at 2.00pm. Messages to the Prendergast Family at 366A Herbert Street, Windsor, Invercargill 9810.
*denotes deceased.
GREENAWAY, Viola Anne (nee Dunford)
On January 20, 2023, at Ashburton, aged 80 years. Dearly loved wife of John. Loved mother and mother-in-law of the late Sharon, and Al, and David and Tracey. Loved grandmother of Reuben. Loved sister of Iris Taylor. Messages to the Greenaway family, PO Box 472, Ashburton 7740. Donations to the Cancer Society in memory of Vie may be made online at bit.ly... 2001. At Vie’s request a private family service has been held.
COURTNEY, Francis William James (Hank)
It is with the heaviest of hearts and deepest sadness that we announce that Hank lost his courageous fight on 25 January 2023. We have lost a truly amazing, kind, and generous husband, father, grandfather and friend. Hank’s funeral will be held in St Paul’s Cathedral, Hill St, Wellington, on Thursday 2nd February 2023 at 2.00pm. In
lieu of flowers, Hank requested a donation to the Life Flight Trust and Wellington Free Ambulance.
POINGDESTRE, Tricia Taku
7 January 1948 (Te Kuiti) —
26 January 2023 (Hawera)
Passed away peacefully after a long illness, surrounded by her family. Treasured daughter of Matekiro and June Te Riaki Roa. Beloved “Maori Princess” of Noel. Cherished mother and best friend of Tami and Anthony, Shane and Marise, Ra-Maree and Layton. Amazing and most loved Nana and adored Great-Nana Taku to all her mokopuna. Beautiful sister to her 10 siblings. Fabulous and glamorous cousin and aunt to many.
In life we loved you dearly,
in death we love you still.
In our hearts you hold a special place that no one
else will fill.
Moe mai raa e Taku,
i tou meonga roa.
A farewell service will be held at the Taranaki Crematorium, Junction Rd, New Plymouth, at 11.00am on Monday, 30th January 2023.
FOWLIE, Fiona Shirley (nee Polglase)
In the arms of the Lord she loved. Passed away 26th January 2023 aged 69. Widow to Wayne. Mum to Matt, Tamsyn, Lorne and Joseph. Grandma to Hannah, Hunter, Isla, Rylan, Theo, Fairah, Bonnie, Kenna, Rayna and James.
She had love for so many.
Service for Fiona is Wednesday 1st February at 11am at the Hamilton Bible Church, Hamilton East. Viewing is Tuesday 31st January at Simply Cremations from 12pm.
PATTENDEN, Dawn Karemoana Emily(nee Curran)
Passed away peacefully at Atawhai Assisi, surrounded by family, on January 27 2023, aged 92. Dearly loved wife of the late Ron, treasured mother of Ray & Lesley, Anthony & Therese, Susie & Paul, Julie, Bernadette & Rainer, Francis & Phil, Lorraine, and the late Teresa. Beloved Nana of 17 grandchildren and 20 great-grandchildren. A Requiem Mass will be held at St Joseph’s Church, Fairfield, Hamilton, on Tuesday 31 January at 11.00am. A Rosary will be recited on Monday 30 January 6.00pm at St Joseph’s Church, Fairfield, Hamilton. All communications to the Pattenden family, C/- PO Box 5523, Frankton, Hamilton 3242.
CROSBIE, Brian James
On January 26, 2023, died peacefully at Burwood Hospital, Christchurch. Aged 84 years. Dearly loved husband and soulmate of Denise. Loved father and father-in-law of Shane and Susan, Simon and Lyn, Nicola and Steve. Adored Grandad of Matthew and Rikki-Leigh, Jodi, Cindy and Richard, Bradon and Mymi, Stacey, Ashleigh, Amanda and Mark, Sarah and William, Rebecca and Hayden. Loved great-grandfather of Skylynn, Lily, Isla and James, Lena and Ryder, Harrison and Ben. A much-loved brother and Uncle. A treasured friend of many. A special thanks to the kind and caring staff of Burwood Hospital for their excellent care of Brian in ward B2. At Brian’s request, he will be privately cremated. Family and friends are invited to come and celebrate Brian’s life at the Hornby Club, on Thursday, February 2, at 1.00pm. Messages to the family of the late Mr Brian Crosbie to Christchurch Crematorium Funerals, PO Box 39127, Christchurch 8545.
EADE, Patsy
Latterly of Kerikeri, formerly of Invercargill. Passed peacefully at home on Friday, January 27, 2023, aged 72. Dearly loved and adored partner of Bruce Gavin. Adored mother, mother-in-law, and doting Nana of Jan and Grant with Karla, and Wayne and Julie with Hannah, Sophie, and Gabby. Loved by all of Gavin’s family - Anna, Kathryn and Richard with Tilly. A memorial service to honour Patsy’s life will be held in J Fraser and Sons’ Chapel, cnr Esk and Doon Streets, Invercargill on Friday, February 3, at 11.00am. Messages can be sent to 25 Eagles Way, Cable Bay 0420, or to Patsy’s tribute page at
frasersfunerals.co.nz
WARD, Aileen Islay (nee Cubitt)
Peacefully, on January 23, 2023 at home; aged 67 years. Dearly loved mother of Ricky Smith, Jared Smith, and Reuben Ward. Loved Nana of Jessie and Lee Tanner-Smith. Loved daughter of Islay* and Ken* Cubitt, loved sister of Trish and Donald Macgregor, and Tony* Cubitt. Loved Aunty of all her nieces and nephew. A service for Aileen will be held in J Fraser and Sons’ Chapel, cnr Esk and Doon Streets, Invercargill, at 1.30pm on Wednesday, February 1, followed by a private cremation. Messages may be sent to Aileen’s tribute page at frasersfunerals.co.nz/tributes from where a livestream link can be accessed.
(*denotes deceased)
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