Death Notices

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Recent Notices in New Zealand

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GOODENOUGH, Gladys Mary

11.9.1927 — 18.1.2023
Passed away peacefully at Otumarama Rest Home, Stoke, aged 95 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Robert (Bob), loved mother and mother-in-law of Lynda and Peter, Joan and the late Cliff, Geoff and Sheryl. A loved grandmother and great-grandmother, and a loved daughter of the late Vyner and Mary Hawkins. A special thanks to all the staff at Whareama and Otumarama Rest Homes for their care and support over the years. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Blind Foundation would be appreciated and can be made at the service or online at blindlowvision.org.nz. Messages can be sent to 289A Nayland Road, Stoke, Nelson 7011, or online at www.shoneandshirley.co.nz... A Funeral Service for Gladys will be held at the Shone and Shirley Funeral Home, 164 Tahunanui Drive, Nelson, on Monday, January 23 at 2.00pm, followed by private cremation.

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HEALD, Graham Fenton

07.08.1922— 09.01.2023
Passed away peacefully, surrounded by family, on 9th January 2023 at his home, in his 101st year. Dearly loved husband of the late Pam. Adored father and father-in-law of Jane and Hamish Macfarlane, Sue and Simon Morris, and Annie and Simon Bonifant, and adored Pa of his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Messages to c/- PO Box 9, Blenheim 7240, or www.cloudybayfunerals.co.nz... A private family farewell has been held.

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TAWHIAO, Puna

Peacefully, surrounded by family at home in Otaki, on Thursday 19th January 2023, aged 71 years. Loved father of Lynise, Winny, Iris, and Puna, and Koro of his many mokopuna. Puna will be at home until his funeral service on Saturday 21st January at 152 Mill Road, Otaki, at 11.00am.

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CODYRE, Martin Douglas (Marty)

01.12.1962 — 20.11.2022
On November 20, 2022, Marty passed away suddenly, aged 59 years. Beloved son of the late John and Kathleen Codyre, loved brother, grandson, nephew and friend. Marty has been laid to rest with his mum and dad at Taumutu. Special thanks to all that have supported us during this time, it has not gone unnoticed. Messages to the Codyre family can be left at mdcodyre@gmail.com

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KITNEY, Maureen Eva

Passed at Longview Rest Home on Monday 16 January 2023, aged 84 years. Beloved wife of the late Maurice (Kit), mother to Paul, Cheryl, Lynette and Raelene, and grandmother to Chris and Cameron. Many thanks to the staff of Longview for their care and friendship to Mum over the last year. In lieu of flowers donations to Parkinson’s New Zealand would be appreciated and may be done online at www.parkinsons.org.nz.... A service to celebrate the life of Maureen will be held at the Tawa Union Church, Elena Place, Tawa, Wellington, on Friday 20 January at 11.00am, followed by a private burial.

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RITCHIE, Margaret Sarah

26.4.1932 — 18.11.2022
Passed away in Christchurch, aged 90 years. Loved Mother and Mother-in-law of Bryan and Rhonda (Toowoomba Australia), Mark (Adelaide SA), Robyn, Craig and Trish (Culverden), Elisabeth (Lisa) and the late Richard Ireland and loved Grandma of Sam and Jess, Jade, Silia QLD, Willis and Olivia, Simon and Lauren, Janet and Kieran, Maddison and Duncan, Kirsty and Travis. Loved Great-Grandma of Ziggy, Oceana, Harlem, Pania, Max, Billy (QLD), Miles, Arianwen, Lucy and Isla. In keeping with Margaret’s wishes, a private family service has been held.

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MASON, Lynette Rae

At her home on Norfolk Island, formerly of Palmerston North, on 28th December 2022. Much loved daughter of the late Joy and Brian Mason. Loved sister of David, Warren and Geraldine. A kind and loved aunt to her nieces and great-nephews. Lynette has been laid to rest on her beloved Norfolk Island.

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MARTIN, Janet Adele (nee Antill)

Passed away peacefully on January 13, 2023, surrounded by her family. Loved wife of Roger (dec). Cherished sister of Valerie, Marion and Robert (dec). Loving Mum to Michael and Susan, loving step-mum to David and Justine. Adored ‘Janma’ to all her grand- children. The Funeral Service for Janet Martin will be held at Handley & Anderson Chapel, 3085 Loch-Wonthaggi Road, Wonthaggi, on Wednesday, January 18, 2023, commencing at 11.00am. A Private Cremation will follow. For livestreaming details go to www.handleyandanderson... funerals.com.au

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HANSEN, Karina Michelle

On 17th January 2023 at Wairarapa Hospital after a short Illness. Aged 79. Loved daughter of the late Peter and Joan Hansen. Loved sister, aunty and friend to many. Godmother to Latesha. A
true friend of the Spierling
and Southey Whanau. In accordance with Karina’s wishes a private cremation has been held. Messages may be sent to Karina’s Family, C/- PO Box 185, Carterton 5743 or visit www.tributes.co.nz...

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HAMILTON, Matua Potiki (John)

Peacefully surrounded by family at Taranaki Base Hospital, New Plymouth, on Wednesday, 18th January 2023. Aged 75 years. Loved brother of Fay, Bruce (deceased), Wayne, Susan and Kaye. All messages to John’s family can be sent to C/- PO Box 248, Stratford 4352 or to his tribute page on www.briandarthfunerals.co.nz... Family and friends are invited to attend a graveside service for John at the Kopuatama Cemetery, Stratford, on Friday, 20th January at 11.00am.

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HENRY, Reece Newton

Sadly passed away under sudden and unexpected circumstances on 31 December 2022, aged 62 years. Deeply loved father of Tammy Henry Solanki, and beloved Solanki family members including, Luxmi, Dev, Jerome, Shon, Dinesh, Shuresh and Raymond.
Reece will be fondly remembered for his very kind, caring and selfless soul and will be extremely missed and kept close within our hearts.
A celebration of Reece’s life will be held on Thursday, 19 January at 10.30am at Seddon Park Funeral Home, 49 Seddon Road, Hamilton.

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RANGI, June Kathleen (nee Waaka)

Passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 17, 2023, surrounded by her whanau. She is at Arowhenua Marae and her service will be held there at 11.00am on Thursday, January 19. All welcome. June was a much loved mother, taua, partner and sister, and will be dearly missed.

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TAMAKAHA, Colton Anthony

Passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 14, 2023, aged 62 years. Loved father of Karina, Luke, Bronsen, and Leon. All messages to the Tamakaha family, C/o 547 Queen St East, Levin. A service for Colton will be held in Kawiu Marae, Kawiu Road, Levin, on Friday, 20 January 2023, at 11.00am.

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BORLAND, John Stuart (Jack)

23.8.1933 — 17.1.2023
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Jack in Invercargill on Tuesday, January 17, 2023, aged 89 years. Dearly loved husband of the late Joan for 59 years. Dearly loved father and father-in-law of Robyn and Ken Blatch (Riversdale), Andy Borland and Gina Dellabarca (Christchurch), and the late John Borland. Dearly loved grandfather of Philip and Katie Blatch, Haydn and Kelly-Anne Blatch, Robert and Paige Blatch, Lyndal and Kieran Bootten and John, and Sam Borland. Loved great-grandfather of Lachlan, the late Harrison, Noah, Chloe, Jimmy, Ollie, Meads, Willa, and Raffie. The funeral service for Jack will be held in the Avenal Park Chapel, 75 Fox Street, Invercargill, on Friday, January 20, at 1.30pm. The service will conclude with a private interment at the Eastern Cemetery. Messages to 1156 Riversdale Waikaia Road, RD7, Gore 9777.

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