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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McKELVEY, Bernard David (Bernie)

Peacefully on Saturday, 3rd June 2023, aged 79 years. Dearly loved husband of Sue. Loved Dad of Maree, and Paul and Kiri. Beloved Grandad of Lewis and William. Loved step-father of Helen, Paula, Joanne and their families. In accordance with Bernie’s wishes, a private cremation has been held. A Memorial Service will be held, please phone Paul 027-271-1933 for details.

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KNAPP, Alma Margaret (nee Dove)

On 30 May 2023, aged 91 years. Dearly loved and cherished Mum and mother-in-law of Michael (dec) and Ali, Mary and Mark, Gerard, Patricia and Patrick, Terry and Karen, Donna and Phil. Treasured Nanny and Great-Grandmother of her grand and great-grandchildren.
A life full of love and music.
Forever with us in our hearts.
Now dancing with her beloved Cliff.
Special thanks to Oceania for their support shown over the past 20 years, especially the last 18 months at Awatere Rest Home. Our thanks to the Management and Staff for their love and kindess shown to Mum. Private family funeral has been held.

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RICHARDS, Norman George

Passed away peacefully on Monday 5th June 2023, aged 89. Dearly loved husband of Jean. Loved father and father-in-law of Graham and Bernice, Craig, Kevin and Shona. Special poppa to Brett and Amber, Sophie and Jack, Jack and Grace. Great-grandfather to Isla. A service for Norman will be held at Seddon Park Funeral Home Chapel, Cnr Seddon Road & Somerset Street, Hamilton, on Friday, 16 June 2023 at 1.30pm. All communications to the Richards family C/- PO Box 5523, Frankton, Hamilton 3242.

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MACINDOE, Dorothy Hope (née McKenzie)

Formerly of Chelmsford Street. Passed away reluctantly but surrounded with love, on Friday, June 2, 2023 at Rowena Jackson, Invercargill, aged 96 years. Dearly beloved wife of the late George, much loved mother and mother-in-law of Ruth and Paul, and Neil (deceased) and Simone, dearly loved Grandma of Claire, Rachel, Calum, James and Sarah. At Dorothy’s wishes a small service was held on Friday, June 9. Many thanks to Dr Ewan Adam, the wonderful staff at Rowena Jackson who cared for Dorothy over the last 5 months so attentively, and Southland Hospice for their recent support.
She will be dearly
missed by many.
Messages to the Macindoe Family, 192 Pine Hill Rd, Dalmore, Dunedin, or can be left on Dorothy’s tribute page frasersfunerals.co.nz/tributes.

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SKIPPER, Dawn Marie (nee Robinson)

Passed away at Hutt Hospital on 4 June 2023. Born at dawn on a Monday and died at dawn on a Sunday. Darling sister and sister-in-law of Philip and Rina.
Finally the pain for you has ended but for us a bright light has been extinquished and we will miss you dearly.

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McDONALD, Lester Trevor

Formerly of Hillsborough. On June 5, 2023, peacefully with his daughters Shona and Marie, and friend Craig, beside him. Best friend of Butch for over 60 years. In accordance with Lester’s wishes, a private funeral and burial took place on Thursday. Donations to Dementia Canterbury in memory of Lester would be appreciated, and can be made online at www.dementiacanterbury.org.nz...

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LOCHRIE, William Donaghy (Bill)

Service no. H18961,
M (E) 1, RNZN
On June 5, 2023, at his home, aged 73 years. Much loved husband of the late Cheryl. Dearly loved brother and brother-in-law of Margaret (dec), Samuel (dec), Neil and Lorraine, Susan and the late James, Jean (dec), and Jimmy and Christine. A much loved uncle to his many nieces and nephews. Messages to the family or the late William Lochrie, c/- P.O. Box 26112, Christchurch 8148. At Bill’s request a private cremation has been held. A memorial service for Bill, will be held on Friday, June 16 at 1.00pm, at the New Brighton R.S.A, 21 Mafking Street, New Brighton.

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BAKER, Kevin Clifford

Passed away after a long illness at Chatswood Care Home; aged 83. Loved son of Clifford and Dorothy Baker (both Dec). Loved brother and brother-in-law of Bernard and Helen, Jessie and the late Russell Glading, Lynette and Bob Winter, and Brenda and Gavin Purver, and loved uncle of all his nieces and nephews. A lovely christian man now at peace with his beloved Lord.
As per Kevin’s wishes, a private cremation has been held. Messages can be sent to Jessie Glading, Villa 14 / 135 Awatea Road, Wigram, Christchurch 8025.

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FRISKEN, Noel Alfred (Peter)

Passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, June 3, 2023; aged 85 years. In keeping with Peter’s wishes a private cremation has been held.

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KING, Paul Franklin

Peacefully at Christchurch Hospital on May 23, 2023. Loved and cherished husband of Denise. Loved by family and friends.
"Now at peace through Jesus"
At Paul’s request a private service was held. Messages to the King family may be sent C/- Hope Funerals, 27 Amyes Road, Hornby, Christchurch 8042.

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HARVEY, Lorraine (Cookie)

On June 5, 2023, peacefully at Sandringham House Rest Home, Oamaru, in her 92nd year. Loved wife of the late George. Loved mother and mother-in-law of Bill and Pat (Weston), Margaret and Jon Brownsell (Blue Mountains NSW), Neil and Liz (Weston). Loved Cookie to her 7 grandchildren, 15 great-grandchildren, and 3 great-great-grandchildren.
“RIP Cookie.”
Special thanks to Shelley and the staff at Sandringham House Rest Home for their dedicated care of our Cookie. There will be a private farewell for Cookie. Messages to B Harvey, 140 Cormacks-Kia ora Road, Oamaru 9495.

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HELSON, Thomas

At Robina Hospital, Gold Coast Australia, on 4th June 2023, Tom, dearly loved husband of Jill, father of Stephen, Deborah, Glenda and grandfather of Sarah, Jordan, Tai, and Zarn, g-grandfather of Tai, Ruby, Georgia, and Ella, and loved brother of Trish McWatters. Private Cremation.

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ANDERSON, Kevin Hugh

At Hospice South Canterbury, Timaru, on June 6, 2023, aged 75 years. Adored husband of Louise, loved Dad of Brigitte and Paul Foley, and Simon and Katrina. Special Pop of Kalin (deceased), Logan, and Jemma; and Sam. Will be greatly missed by all his pets and animals. Messages to

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MOFFATT, Kenneth John (Ken)

18.08.1947 — 21.05.2023
Unexpectedly in NSW Australia. Loved first born of Roy* and Betty* Moffatt (late of Waikaia). Loved Dad of Glen, Melissa and family (Brisbane). Sharlene, Paul and family (Hastings), friend of Jenny Moffatt. Loved eldest sibling of Neil*, Marilyn (Gore), Colleen (Waikaia), Dale (Hastings), Lorna (Collie, WA), Lynne (Napier). Respected brother-in-law and uncle.
"Don’t try to brand him, no one understands him but the truck driver in his head"

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DAVIDSON, Myrtle Iris (nee Robertson)

Passed away peacefully, with her daughter by her side, in the care of Windsor Park Care Home, on Tuesday, June 6, 2023, in her 100th year. Dearly loved wife of the late William Alfred (Alf) Davidson. Dearly loved Mum and mother-in-law of Wallace and Kaylene (Waikaka), Lex (Perth) and friend of Diane (Gore), Lynda and the late Noel Gardyne (Waikaka). Much loved Nanny to her grandchildren and Great-Grandma to her great-grandchildren. A private burial will be held at the Waikaka Cemetery. An afternoon tea to celebrate a long life will be held in the Gore RSA Function Room, Bowler Ave, at 2.00pm on Monday, June 12. Messages to 37 Main Street, Waikaka, RD 3, Gore 9773.

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