PURDIE, Bruce Laidlaw
Passed away peacefully on 20th January 2023, aged 93. Dearly loved husband of the late Phyllis. Loved father and father-in-law of Ailsa (dec), Gordon & Dianne, Fiona & Harry, and Stuart & Elizabeth. Beloved Grandpa of 8 and Great-Grandpa of 9. A service will be held at the Wadestown Presbyterian Church on Saturday 28th January at 2.00pm.
HODGSON, Peter Louis
Peacefully at Eltham Care Home on Tuesday, 24th January 2023. Loved son of Leicester and Mary (both deceased). Loved brother and brother-in-law of Jim (deceased) and Jean; Joan and Mervin Jeffries (both deceased); Ray (deceased) and Noeline; Bob (deceased); Johnny (deceased); Dick (deceased) and Glennys. Loved by his many nieces and nephews. All messages to Peter’s family can be sent to C/- PO Box 218, Stratford 4352. Family and friends are invited to attend a requiem mass for Peter at the Catholic Church of the Immaculate Conception, Miranda Street, Stratford, on Friday 27th January at 11am followed by his burial at the Kopuatama Cemetery. For those who are unable to attend you can view the live stream on Peter’s tribute page at
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DULIEU (Christie), Caleb Murray
Unexpectedly on January 22, 2023, aged 23 years. Dearly loved son of Nicci Christie, Brent and Rebecca Dulieu, beloved brother of Ethan and Courtney, Harry, Sophie, and Jordan. Uncle of Sage. Adored Grandson and Bam Bam of Jenny and the late Murray Christie, Nell and the late Murray Dulieu. Loved nephew of Melanie, Michael and Trace and families.
Taken away too soon but forever in our hearts
A Celebration of Caleb’s life will be held in our Westpark Chapel, 467 Wairakei Road, Burnside, on Friday, January 27, at 6.00pm. A Private cremation thereafter.
IRVING, John Gow
QSM
Retired MAF
15.2.1932 — 24.1.2023
In his 91st year. Peacefully at home, surrounded by family. Caring and loving husband of Noeline, blessed and cherished father, father-in-law and stepdad of Carolyn and Peter Staats (Christchurch), Jacqui Irving (Paraparaumu), Claire (dec) and Bob Crooks (Timaru), Helen and Donald McLeod (Timaru), Andrew and Georgie Irving (Leeston), Simon Irving (Timaru), Ashley and Larni Boorer (Dunedin), Simon and Angela (Temuka), Vicki and John Brooks (Timaru), Nigel Boorer (dec) (Temuka), and a loved granddad and great-granddad. John’s life will be celebrated at St John’s Church, 125 Wai-iti Road, Timaru, on Friday, January 27, at 1.30pm, followed by a private cremation. Messages to the Irving family, c/- PO Box 772, Timaru 7940.
MURRAY, Donald Athol Bruce (Don)
Passed away peacefully on Sunday 22 January 2023, aged 89 years. Dearly loved husband of Laura for 63 years; much loved father and father-in-law of Ross & Toni, Kaye & Kevin Connolly; Grandpa to Brittany, and treasured Poppa to Brendon & Samantha, Emma & Jason. Special thanks to all at Radius Glaisdale for their care. Following Dad’s wishes, a private cremation has taken place on Tuesday 24 January.
DAVIDSON, Betty Margaret (nee Boyd/Bedford)
Passed away peacefully at Wallingford Rest Home, Temuka on Monday, January 23, 2023. Aged 96 years. Loved wife of Duncan Davidson, and Noble Boyd (both deceased). Loved mother and mother-in-law of Linda and John Badcock. Dearly loved nana to Helen, Susan, and Steven. Great-nana Betty to Iluka, Bonnie, Stevie-Belle, and Mae. The Memorial Service celebrating Betty’s life will be held at Aoraki Funeral Services Chapel, 160 Mountain View Road, Timaru, on Friday, January 27, 2023, at 1.00pm. In lieu of flowers donations to the Otago Southland Rescue Helicopter Trust would be appreciated and may be left at the service. Messages to
FINDLAY, Michael (Fin)
Loved dad of Hannah, Daniel, and Amy. Loved brother and brother-in-law of Desma Hogg*, Michele and Denis* Horton, uncle to Kelly and Tony Dinkelaar, Jess and Aleisha Horton. Cousin of the Perriam boys Tony, Shayne, Brendon and Leon, and to the McAnelly families. Godfather of Daisy Perriam.
Will be sadly missed.
A service for Fin will be held at Betts Funeral Services, 33 North Street, Timaru, on Saturday, January 28 at 10.00am, thereafter private interment.
(*denotes deceased)
SPARKES, David Sidney (Dave)
On Monday, January 23, 2023, peacefully at home, surrounded by those he loved. Loved and treasured partner of Janet (Hogan). Adored father of Brianna, McKendra, Colton, and Addison. Special step-dad to Lucy and Sam Hogan. Loved by his family in the United Kingdom. Funeral details to follow. Messages to
HARTE, Mary Caroline
Passed away suddenly at home in the evening on January 23, 2023; in her 72nd year. Dearly loved former partner of Kevin Williams and loved mother of Geoffrey; sister of Christopher and the late Robert; and auntie of Sarah, Emily, and Peter. Flowers respectfully declined. Messages may be addressed to the family of the late Mary Harte, c/- 19 London Street, Richmond, Christchurch 8013. Checking the obituaries was a daily ritual of Mary’s, thank you for reading. Funeral Mass details to be advised.
"May she rest in peace"
COMESKEY, Maisina (Taufisiahi Vainekole Latika)
It is with much sadness that the Comeskey family announce Maisina passed away peacefully on Sunday 22 January 2023 in Upper Hutt surrounded by her family. Mum was in her 89th year. Maisina celebrated her life to the full and will now be at peace with her husband Donald Comeskey. She leaves behind 10 children and partners, grandchildren and partners, great-grandchildren and a great-great-grandchild. She will be dearly missed by all her family and friends. A service will be held for
Maisina in St Joseph’s Catholic Church, 1 Pine Ave, Upper Hutt, on Friday 27th January at 11am, followed by interment at Akatarawa Cemetery Upper Hutt.
VILE, Mavis Lucy (May)
Of Palmerston North. Peacefully at Star 2, Palmerston North Hospital, with family present, on Tuesday 24 January 2023. Aged 96 years. Loved wife of the late Ray for 53 years. Loved Mum of David and Karen, Gavin and Kelly, Paul and Dianna, Debbie and Russell. Loved Gran of Gregory, Abby; Melissa, Amanda, Christopher, Michael, Lizzie; Elliot, Georgina; Michelle, and David. Loved by all her great-grandchildren. Dearly loved by her identical twin sister Phyl. A celebration of May’s life will be held at The Lychway Chapel, 5 Roy Street, Palmerston North, on Friday 27 January 2023 at 1.00pm. In lieu of flowers, a donation made to St John would be appreciated and may be left in the Chapel foyer. Messages can be sent to the Vile family, c/- PO Box 1014, Palmerston North.
GREIG, Daphne Jean
On January 22, 2023, peacefully at Elderslea Retirement Village in the presence of friend Judy. Loved aunty of Diane, Johnny and Trevor. Dear friend of Sheila, Heather and family, and Judy and family. Special thanks to Judy for her loving care of Daphne for over the last year. A celebration of Daphne’s life will be held in Kingswood, Cnr of King and Cairo Streets, Upper Hutt, on Friday, January 27 at 1.00pm, followed by private cremation. All messages C/- PO Box 30-127, Lower Hutt.
DALY, Denis Bernard (Da)
Died peacefully on January 23, 2023, in his 81st year. Surrounded by his loving family, after a courageous battle to cancer. Loving husband of Ngaire, for 56 years, adored father and father-in-law of Lisa and Malcolm, Glen and Sarah, loving “Da” of Olivia, Georgia, and Corey; Scott, Josh, and Jack.
“Forever in our hearts”
Special thanks to Dr Peter Wilkinson, and the staff of Summerset at Wigram. Messages may be addressed to The Family of the late Denis Daly, c/- PO Box 39001, Christchurch 8545. Donations to the Cancer Society would be appreciated and may be may online at cancer.org.nz. The Celebration of Denis’ life will be held in our Westpark Chapel, 467 Wairakei Road, Burnside, on Monday, January 30, at 10.00am, followed by interment at Yaldhurst Cemetery.
JONES, Trevor Lance
Dearly loved brother and brother-in-law of George and Barbara, Carmen and the late Upokoina, Anne and Mani, and Allan and Anne. Passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family. Cherished uncle of all his nephews and nieces.
Forever in our hearts.
DE CASTRO, Gerald Barrie
Of Levin. Peacefully on 24 January 2023 surrounded by his family. Dearly loved husband of Colleen. Loving father and father-in-law of Michael Gardiner, Kelly, Jaclyn and Tom, Caryn and David, and James. Grandad of Lily-Mae, Agelo, Iohefo, Marvin, Max, Aroha, and Nikau.
“The Last Whistle
Has Been Blown”
A service to celebrate Gerald’s life will be held at Athletic Rugby Clubrooms, Playford Park 65 Bartholomew Road, Levin, with kick off at 2.45pm, followed by private cremation. Messages to the De Castro family c/- 284 Oxford Street, Levin 5510.
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