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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EDMUNDSON, Nola (Nan)

18.3.1923 — 20.1.2023.
Extra special Nan, connected by iPad and Facebook, to her many grandchildren and great-grandchildren who loved her so much

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EDMUNDSON, Nola Marjorie

18.3.1923 — 20.01.2023.
Game, set and match two months short of 100 for one of Esk Valley’s original lifestylers who loved her sport, housie, garden, community and family. Always spoke her mind and called the shots as she saw them. Loved wife of the late Don and Mum of Kay (Gold Coast), Jill and Brian Hankin, Neil and Kay, and Sue (Christchurch). A service for Nola will be held at the Sugar Loaf Chapel of Howard & Gannon Funerals, cnr Lee Road and Gloucester Street, Taradale, Napier, on Wednesday January 25, 2023 at 2pm. NOTE

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APPERLEY, Gillian May Inglis (nee Noble)

Of Rongotea. On Sunday 22nd January 2023 peacefully at Masonic Court Rest Home. Aged 82. Dearly loved wife of the late John. Dearly loved mother of Rosemary and Tony (deceased), Andrew (deceased) and Rachel, Peter and Liz, and Robin and Natasha. Much loved Grandma of Amanda; Jordyn, and Cade; Danielle, and Hannah; Mace, Ashton, and Kendra. Loved sister of Robin, and Winsome (both deceased). Messages for the Apperley family c/- PO Box 5191, Palmerston North 4441. In lieu of flowers, a donation may ne made to Arohanui Hospice, on line at
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SPOONER, Steven Maxwell (Spinner)

On January 20, 2023, passed with dignity at home. Best friend and loved partner of Annie, much loved son of the late Max and Denise Spooner (Te Anau), loved brother of Lauren Warwick, John, Allan, and Michael Spooner, Ramona Holt, and Elma Marurai. Much loved by all the Trengrove extended family, and a highly respected friend and colleague of many. A service to celebrate Spinners life will be held in the Corbridge Estate Woolshed, 707 Wanaka Luggate Highway, Wanaka, at 2.00pm on Thursday, January 26. Livestreaming at www.affinityfunerals.co.nz... In lieu of flowers, donations to the Otago Community Hospice would be appreciated and may be left at the service. Messages to 3RD Rapid 2331 Luggate-Cromwell Road, Queensberry, Cromwell 9383.

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PENNY, John

On January 19, 2023, passed, aged 68 years. Dearly loved husband of Maria. Loved and respected father and father-in-law of Jo, Matthew, Joshua, Kelly and Emma. Much loved grandfather of Kayden, Lucas, Aidan, Ashton, Isobel, Madelyn and Josiah. Brother of Mary and Anna. The Funeral Service for John will be held at City Church, 344 Manchester Street, Christchurch, on Wednesday, January 25, 2023, at 2.00pm. Messages to the family may be addressed to the family, c/- Hope Funerals 27 Amyes Road Hornby, Christchurch 8042.

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CULLING, Neil William (Mick)

Passed away peacefully in Greymouth. on January 21, 2023. Much loved husband and best friend for 64 years of Margaret, dearly loved dad and father-in-law of Susan and Johnny, David and Helen, and Craig and Melanie, loved grandad of Joel, Cade, Tyler, Gemma, and the late Daniel, Alia, Aimee, and Ashlea, loved brother and brother-in-law of Michael and Jean, Pauline and Ron Radich, Nellie and the late Russell Bain, and the late Paddy, and Mary and Guy Scoon, loved brother-in-law of John and Margaret Ross, and the late Leslie Ross, a loved uncle, cousin, and friend of many. Messages to 59 Doyle Street, Blaketown, Greymouth 7805. Flowers respectfully declined. A Service to celebrate Mick’s life will be held in the William Sampson Memorial Chapel, 134 Tainui Street, Greymouth, on Wednesday at 2.00pm, followed by cremation here on the Coast at the Westland Crematorium.

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SMITH, Mary Florence (née Ambler)

Passed away peacefully in the care of Rosebank Lifecare, Ashburton, on Monday, December 19, 2022, in her 91st year. Dearly loved wife of the late Ken Smith. Much loved mother and mother-in-law of Jillian and Peter George, Christine and the late Dougal Moore, Richard Smith and Louise Green. Treasured Nana and Nana Mary of of Nicholas, Cheyenne, Jayden, William and Charlotte; Hamish, Courtney and Harry; James, Laura, Jack, Annabel and Daisy; Tori, Jamie, Jakob, Liam and Zac; Jaclyn, Jonny and Olivia; Sam; Matt and Esther; and Maddie and Kate. Thank you to the staff at Rosebank for the loving care they have given Mary over the past 4 years. Messages to the Smith family PO Box 472, Ashburton 7740. A Memorial service to celebrate Mary’s life will be held at the Hakatere Presbyterian Parish, Oxford Street, Ashburton, on Wednesday, January 25, commencing at 1.30pm.

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BRADLEY, John Anton

Died 12.12.22
A Memorial Service will be held at 2pm on January 25, 2023 at St Barnabas Church, Main Road, Stoke. It will also be live streamed on Youtube at the St Barnabas Stoke site.

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BROWNE, Dianne Rosalyn (Di)

Passed away peacefully on January 7, 2023, happy at home surrounded by family, aged 61 years. Beloved mother of Andrea and Cameron. Adored sister of Sandra and Graham. More than just an Auntie to Ahmi, Amos, Jacob, Jeremy, Millie, Zane and Selena. Doting Grandma to Bella, Leo, Amelia, Jaxon, Lucy and Onyx, and the late Rosa and Hunter. Companion to Bob, and great friend to many. She thanks each of you for the countless acts of kindness. She felt wrapped in love. Flowers respectfully declined. A private service has taken place. Messages to 368 Nixons Road, Fairlie 7987.
Manaakitanga
Funeral Service
Ph 0800 23870

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PARKER, Joan Elizabeth(nee Pinfold)

We are deeply saddened by the death of our mother in Dunedin on 29 December 2022. Born in Palmerston North on 14 October 1934, Joan was the daughter of the late Bill and Grace, sister of Don (dec), Cecily (dec), and Judy. Cherished mother of Fiona & the late Barry; David & Barbara; Christine & David; Louise & Max. Granny to Sam & Zoe; Ruby, Oscar & Molly; Madeline & Annabel; Zac, Leo & Evie. Great-Granny of Aika. Joan died peacefully in her sleep, surrounded by her family, with the concert programme playing. Joan left school at 15 but along the way earned her B.Ed, LTCL, ATCL and DipTchg. She lived a spirited life as a violinist, soprano soloist, an activist for ALRANZ and many other causes. A keen gardener, home renovator, and traveller. Our loving and remarkable Mum was cremated in private, as was her wish. Messages to 34 Pacific Street, Roslyn, Dunedin 9010.

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SKWARKO, Dr Stanislaw K

On 3 January 2023, in Perth, Australia. Son of Krystyna and Stanislaw Skwarko (both deceased). Brother of Krystine Tomaszyk and brother-in-law of Czeslaw Tomaszyk (both deceased). Uncle of Nina Tomaszyk (Auckland) and the late Chris Tomaszyk. Great-uncle to Ariana, Ethan, Samuel and Marek. Husband, father and grandfather of family in Australia. Born 3 October 1934, arrived in NZ on 1 November 1944, part of the group of Polish Children, commonly known as ‘Pahiatua children.’ Funeral to be held in Perth on 24 January 2023. Communications to Nina Tomaszyk 021 376 411

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WOODWARD, Marjorie Enid

Peacefully on Saturday 14 January 2023, aged 91 years. Loved wife of the late Maurice Sarten. Dearly loved Mum of Kevin & Leonie, John & Sue, Lloyd (dec), Brett & Raewyn. Loved Nana of Dion,Todd, Mark (dec), Paula, Angela, Neil, Carly, Rachel, and Lewis, and great-nana of 16. Loved sister of the late Jean and Malcolm. Wife of Alex Holmes and John Woodward (both deceased). A private family service has been held.

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BLACK, Noeline Margaret

On Sunday, January 8, 2023, Noeline passed away peacefully with her loving daughters Lea-Anne and Amber at her side. Much loved wife for 67 years of John who passed away only 7 weeks before her. Mother of the late Mark. Adored nana and great-nana, and loving mother-in-law of Craig and Tim. So many wonderful memories to treasure forever. A private family service has been held. All communication to Lea-Anne on 0212737370.

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LINTOTT, Maurice Chapman (Moss)

Sadly we announce that Moss died of a broken heart only 9 weeks after the death of his much loved Lyn, his wife and best friend of 56 years. Loved Dad to Denis, and Eryn, and their partners Tracy, and Toby. Moss will be missed by all his grandchildren, Fraser, Ashleigh, Claudia, Olive, and Albert. At his request a private cremation has taken place. Messages can be sent to The
Lintott Family, c/- 128 Leithfield Road, RD1, Amberley 7481.

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NICHOLSON, David John

Peacefully passed away at Karori Village, Wellington, on 13 January 2023, aged 93, formerly of Wilton Road. Loved partner of Beryl Wright (dec). Loved uncle of 13 nieces and nephews. Memorial occasion to be arranged. Messages to the Nicholson family may be posted c/- 4 Moorefield Road, Johnsonville 6037. A private cremation has already been held.

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