Death Notices

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

Recent Notices in New Zealand

Death

TAPPER, Annabel Joan

On January 15, 2023, peacefully at her home in Christchurch, aged 76 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Graham, much loved mother and mother-in-law of Richard and April, Fleur, loved Nan of Ana, Mahine, Teani, and Tiare. Messages for the Tapper family may be addressed C/- 19 London Street, Christchurch 8013.
At Rest
The Funeral Service for Annabel will be held at St Paul’s Anglican Church, 1 Harewood Road, Papanui, Christchurch, on Monday, January 23, at 2.00pm. Private Cremation thereafter.

Death

McCAW, Avis Florence

20.08.1940 — 13.01.2023
Passed away peacefully in Christchurch. Dearly loved wife and best friend of Ron. Much loved mother and mother-in-law of Alan (Perth), Dianne and Matt Ryder, loved Nana of Zac, and Dylan. In lieu of flowers, donations in Avis’ memory would be appreciated and can be made online to the Cancer Society https

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WOODMASS, Ruth Elinor

Of Shannon. Passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday 18th January 2023. Dearly loved wife of George, happily married into their 70th year. Loved mother and mother-in-law of the late Judy, Lynette, Marie, Neil and Brenda (USA), Alan and Denise. Dearly loved Nana of Robert, Delwyn, Angela, Michelle, Natalie, Joel, Callum, Lachlan, Brogan, Keighley, 9 great-grandchildren and 1 great-great-grandchild. A service for Ruth’s life will be held at 1.30pm on Thursday 26th January at St Davids Presbyterian Church, 21 Stout Street, Shannon. In lieu of flowers, donations to the
Hospice would be appreciated.

Death

HARDY, Margaret Patricia(nee Chong)

Passed peacefully on Saturday 14th January 2023, aged 93 years. Dearly loved wife of George (dec). Loved mother and mother-in-law of Jennifer and John Velvin, and Brett and the late Paula Hardy. Much loved Nana to Lisa, Sharlene, Tia-Joy, Alicia, and Bree. Loved Nana Margaret to her many great-grandchildren. All messages to ‘The Hardy Family’, c/- PO Box 4016, New Plymouth 4340, or online at wabraham.co.nz/notices In accordance with Margaret’s wishes, a private service has been held.

Death

HALBERG, Winston Graham

Of Feilding. On January 14, 2023, peacefully at Palmerston North Hospital, aged 70 years. Loved husband of the late Veronica, and father of Oscar. Loved brother of all his brothers and sisters. According to Winston’s wishes a private cremation has been held. Special thanks to the doctors and nurses of ward 26 at Palmerston North Hospital.

Death

SANDS, Patricia Merle (Pat)

Wife of Gregor (dec). Loving mum of Kevin Hill, and Colleen Woofindin. Fun mum-in-law of Lynette, and Allan. Loved nana to Bernadine Hill and Shelley Dawson. Nanny Goat to Shaun Woofindin, and Jarrad Woofindin and his fiancée Jess. Great-nana to Jorja-Grace.
“R.I.P”
In keeping with Pat’s wishes a private service has been held. Messages to

Death

ANDERSON, Valda(nee Marshall)

Passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family, on 10 January 2023, in her 71st year. Deeply loved wife of Morris, adored mum of Aprill and the late Kay, mother-in-law of Mike, and cherished daughter of Nora and the late Jim.
A life beautifully lived so we say this is not goodbye but see you later.
A service for Valda has been held.

Death

CLARK, Dorothy Augusta (née Denton)

Passed away peacefully on Friday, January 13, 2023, at Chatswood Retirement Village, aged 92 years. Dearly loved and devoted wife of the late Ray. Cherished mother and mother-in-law of Anne and Doug Martin, and Helen and John Nichols. Loved and adored nana of Scott, Dean, and Michelle, Belinda, Sarah, and Hayley. Loved great-nana of Jonty, Lauren, Harry, Ada, Jack, Elle, Ty, Ivy, and Marcel.
“A gracious Lady and caring friend who loved and lived
life to the fullest.
An inspiration to so many”
Dorothy’s Family wish to acknowledge and give thanks to the staff at Chatswood Retirement Village for the exceptional care they gave to Mum during her recent illness. Messages may be addressed to The Family of the late Dorothy Clark, c/- PO Box 39001, Christchurch 8545. To enable family to travel from overseas, a Memorial Service for Dorothy will be held in our Rangiora Chapel, Wai-mana, 92 Kippenberger Avenue, Rangiora, next month on February 20, at 2.30pm.

Death

STONE, Patricia Mary (Patti)

On January 11, 2023. Loving wife and soulmate of Howard, treasured mother of Thomas and Livvy, Matthew and Kate, and cherished Nana of Ava. Eldest daughter of the late Bob and Isobel Johnstone (Teviot). Much loved sister of Barbara and the late Kevin Kelly, and Lindsay and Ian Stevens. A much loved member of the Stone family, and beloved aunty of her many nieces and nephews. Messages to

Death

SANDS, Patricia Merle (Pat) (nee Smallridge)

Adored sister of Eddie, and the late Harry, Margaret, Wynn, Bernie, Ron, Reg, and Freddie. Loved sister-in-law of Madeline, and the late Betty, Ted, Noel, Mary, Maudie, and Norma. Much loved by all her nephews and nieces.
“R.I.P”

Death

TIMBS, Murray Cyril

Peacefully on Tuesday, January 10, 2023, in his 86th year. Dearly loved husband of Elva (nee Simonsen). Loved father of Tony, Julie, Karen and their families. Many thanks to the wonderful staff at Jack Inglis Friendship Hospital for their support and care. A private farewell for Murray has been held. Messages to Timbs Family, c/- 8 Inglis Street, Motueka.
‘Gone Fishin’

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HESSELIN, Mick

Remembering Mick a cherished and much loved friend of John Arnett (dec), Peter Arnett and David Arnett.
Though sometimes it seems more family than friend. Vale Mick. Rest in peace without pain. May choirs of angels see the to thy rest.

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MASSEY, Raymond Charles

Passed away peacefully on 17th January 2023 at Te Whanau Rest Home, Levin. Aged 88 years and married for 56 years. Much loved husband
of Margaret and much loved Dad to Charlotte and partner Warren. Loved brother of Alison (dec) and John. Loved brother-in-law of Dorothy (dec) and Evelyn. Loved uncle to Lesley, Alistair, Adrian, Leanne, Tony, great-nieces and nephews. In keeping with Ray’s wishes, a private cremation has been held.
God Bless - Rest in Peace

Death

SAMUEL, Moira Wardlaw

Passed away peacefully on June 27, 2020, aged 92. Dearly loved wife of the late Richard. Treasured mother of Gillian (Sydney), Richard and Michelle (Darwin), the late Jennifer, the late Timothy, and Jocelyn and Philip (Nelson). Cherished Nana of 6, and Great-Gran of 6. Friends are invited to celebrate Moira’s life at a memorial gathering at Hope Garden of Remembrance Chapel, 95 Clover Road East, on Tuesday, January 24 at 2.00pm.

Death

WRIGHT, Alan William

Passed away peacefully at Wellington Hospital on Tuesday 17th January 2023, aged 82 years. Dearly loved husband of Rhondda. Loved father of Carl (Perth), Donna & Brendon (Wellington). Adored Poppy of Anthony (Perth). Loved brother of Trish, brother-in-law of Paul, Alf, Dene & Keith and a dear uncle to all his many nieces & nephews. Heartfelt thanks to the wonderful team at level 6 South, Wellington Hospital, Wellington Free Ambulance and Mary Potter Palliative Care Team. A service to celebrate Alan’s life will be held at Cedarwood, 17 Parata Street, Waikanae, on Tuesday 24th January at 2.00pm. Donations to Mary Potter Hospice in Alan’s memory would be appreciated www.marypotter.org.nz... or may be left at the service.

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