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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VOSS, Sylvia Joy

Died suddenly, taken too soon on Tuesday 6 June 2023, aged 82 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Robin. Adored mother of the late Kerry, Michelle, Tania, and Lucille. Loved Nana of Liam, Connor; Cameron, Ashlee; Amy, and Callum. Long time friend and partner of Rex Adlam. All messages to the Voss Family may be left on Sylvia’s tribute page www.eagars.co.nz.... In preference to flowers please consider a donation to Taranaki Air Ambulance www.taat.org.nz.... A service to celebrate Sylvia’s life will be held at Eagars Te Henui Chapel, 174 Lemon Street, New Plymouth, on Tuesday 13 June 2023 at 2.00pm. For those unable to attend, Sylvia’s service will be livestreamed via her tribute page.

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WEGMAN, Aileen Norma(Ace, Ayez)

It is with great sadness that we announce the sudden passing of our beautiful girl Aileen on 3 June 2023, aged 41. Cherished daughter of Murray Wegman and Tania Repia. Loved sister of Joseph, Kylie (dec), Nathan, Mark, Matai & Muzz. Adored mother of Treythim (dec), Lace, Aaron and Joseph. A service for Aileen will be held on Monday 12 June, 10.00am, at Koriniti Marae, followed by a hikoi to Atene whnau urup, where Aileen will be laid to rest. Following that, you are invited to join the family for hkari at Koriniti Marae.

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YOUNG, Zena Joy (nee Portland)

Born 13th July 1941. Passed away peacefully 7th June 2023 at Resthaven, Cambridge. Dearly loved wife of Irvine for 62 years. Treasured mother of Kevin & Bec, Sharyn & Andrew, Simon & Catherine. Much loved Nana of Sean & Emily, Sian, Kate & Jules, Scott & Vanessa, Eddie, Mair & Shania, Alice, Ben, Leo & Cassie, Maisie, and Zoe. Great Nana of Lincoln.
A special lady who loved us all unconditionally as we loved her. She will be forever missed.
Special thanks to all of the Resthaven staff for their love and care of our precious mum over the last six months. A Requiem Mass will be held for Zena at St Peter’s Catholic Church, Anzac Street, Cambridge, on Monday, 12th June 2023 at 11.00am, followed by a private cremation. All communications to the Young Family, c/- 3 Hallys Lane, Cambridge 3434.

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ANDERSON, Betty Te Rautau

Dearly loved daughter of Wehi Kotokoto and Rona Amelia Broughton, Whangai of Pakirikiri Werata. Born 9th March 1940, passed away suddenly on 7th June 2023. Treasured Mum of Lindsay, Jeffery, Blair, and Sharyn. Loved sister, sister-in-law, Aunty, Nan and Kuikui. Betty will lie in state at Waioturi Marae, Patea, until her interment at 11.00am on Saturday 10th June 2023.
Moe mai ra!
Dempsey & Forrest
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ROUSE, Ethna Frances

QSM
Passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, June 7, 2023, aged 85 years. Beloved wife of the late Jack, Mum of the late John and Joanne (Jo), and mother-in-law of Sandra. Nana of Ashley, Jen and Steph, and an Aunty and friend to many. Sister of the late Val (Did) and the late David. Ethna was a life member of St Nicholas Netball Club, Lancaster Park Cricket Club, and North Beach Tennis Club; any members attending are asked to please wear your club colours for Ethna. In lieu of flowers, donations to any of the mentioned clubs would be greatly appreciated. If you cannot attend then you are welcome to watch online at https

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WEBBY, Jill Josephine

Passed away peacefully, with her family by her side, on Wednesday, June 7, 2023. The daughter of Jack and Laura Yates, and the younger sister of Pamela, Jill was born into the Yates family with her twin sister Susan on October 27, 1953. Jill was a loving wife of John, and beloved mother of Michael (deceased) and Emma. Loved mother-in-law to John Roberts, and Nana to Lily and Beau. Much loved Aunt to all her nephews and nieces. Friends and family are invited to celebrate Jill’s life and her wonderful sense of humour, her brilliance as a teacher, mother, grandparent and friend at the Napier War Memorial Centre, 48 Marine Parade, Napier, on Monday, June 12 at 2.00pm. Following the service, refreshments will be at the Hawke’s Bay Club. Messages to the Webby Family, C/o PO Box 439, Napier 4140.

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BARKER, Janice Elizabeth (Jan)(née Walker)

Passed away peacefully at Eldon Lodge, Paraparaumu, on June 6, 2023, in her 82nd year. Dearly loved wife, companion, and mate for 59 years of Rhys; much loved mother and mother-in-law of Evan and Katherine, Lynley and Barry, Fiona and François; devoted and much adored Grandma to Luke and Sophie, Raphaël and Isabelle; loved sister and sister-in-law of Erice and the late Keith Carley. Daughter of the late Jim and Eileen Walker, of Whanganui. Special thanks to the Community Health Service team, nurses and staff of Eldon Lodge, and Mary Potter Hospice for their skilled and compassionate care. A service to farewell Jan and celebrate her life will be held at Cedarwood, 17-21 Parata Street, Waikanae, on Tuesday, June 13, 2023, at 1.30pm. In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to Mary Potter Hospice at https

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SINCLAIR, Steve

20.10.1967 — 07.06.2023
Passed away peacefully at home, tightly cuddled, and covered in love. Leaving behind daughters Rose and Oli, wife Pip, and sister Jenny. Cherished son of Anne and Jim. Loved best mate and brother-in-law of Chris and Amy, and Uncle of Grace and Max. In lieu of flowers, donations would be appreciated to Malaghan Institute of Medical Research. A service for Steve will be held at Coast Community Church, 57 Hinemoa Street, Paraparaumu, on Sunday 11 June 2023, at 3.00pm.

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HUNGER, Brian John

Peacefully, at home, surrounded by his family, after a short illness on Wednesday, June 7, 2023 aged 82 years. Dearly loved husband of Julita for nearly 59 years. Special Dad of Kim and Richard Sadler, Warrick and Karen, Bryce and Sandra. Fun loving Grandad of Ryan, Aleisha, Danelle; Callum, Josh; Jayden, Kaylee, and Regan. In lieu of flowers, any donations to Hospice Taranaki would be appreciated and can be left at the service. All messages to ‘The Hunger family’, c/- PO Box 4016 New Plymouth, or online at https

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MITCHELL, Muriel Doreen(Groom, nee Edinger)

Passed away peacefully at Ranfurly Manor on Thursday 8th June 2023, in her 84th year. Dearly loved wife of Ray. Loved sister of Rene, Joan and Michael. Much loved mother and mother-in-law of Debra and Will, Brett and Jayne, Chris and Chrissy. Loved Nana Moo of Michelle, and Samantha; Logan (deceased), Jared, Kaitlin, Brayden, and Unnaleese and their partners. A much loved Great-Nana. Special thanks to the staff at Ranfurly Manor for their loving care of Muriel. Friends are invited to attend a service for Muriel at the Beauchamp Crematorium Chapel, 167 John F Kennedy Drive, Palmerston North, on Tuesday 13th June 2023, at 2.00pm.
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MITCHELL, Muriel Doreen (Groom, nee Edinger)

Passed away peacefully at Ranfurly Manor on Thursday 8th June 2023, in her 84th year. Dearly loved wife of Ray. Loved sister of Rene, Joan and Michael. Much loved mother and mother-in- law of Debra and Will, Brett and Jayne, Chris and Chrissy. Loved Nana Moo of Michelle, and Samantha; Logan (deceased), Jared, Kaitlin, Brayden, and Unnaleese and their partners. A much loved Great-Nana. Special thanks to the staff at Ranfurly Manor for their loving care of Muriel. Friends are invited to attend a service for Muriel at the Beauchamp Crematorium Chapel, 167 John F Kennedy Drive, Palmerston North, on Tuesday 13th June 2023 at 2.00pm.
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TE OHAERE, Charlotte Susan

Passed suddenly, but peacefully, at home on Sunday 4th June 2023, aged 64 years. Beloved mother to Nathan and Nana to Nikau. Treasured sister to her many brothers and sisters, and much loved aunty to her nieces and nephews. All welcome to see Charlotte and share stories at Mission House on Friday, 9th June from midday. All messages to the Te Ohaere family, c/- PO Box 4016, New Plymouth 4340, or online at wabraham.co.nz/notices. A service for Charlotte will be held at Mission House, 453 St Aubyn Street, New Plymouth, on Saturday 10th June at 10.00am.

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ALDRIDGE, Gloria(Lucky)

On 4 June 2023, dearly loved sister of Joan, Lorraine and Nona. Loved daughter of the late George and Betty, Foxton, and the late sister Myrtle, Sonny, Jimmy, Ronald, Selwyn and Fay.
Will be dearly loved
and missed. Say hi to those you are now with.

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TAPLEY, Robin Rose (nee Murray)

Died peacefully on Saturday, June 3, 2023. Beloved mother and mother-in-law of Becky, Ben and Mihaela, Guy and Charlie Wiseman. Proud Grandmother of Olly, Lucca, Finlay, Georgia, Gus, Assisi, Hugo, Pippa, Arabella and Henry. In accordance with Robbie’s wishes, a private family cremation will be held and her ashes will lie with other family at her beloved Woodbank.

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HYNDMAN, John William

Passed away peacefully on Sunday 4th June 2023, in his 79th year, at Tauranga Hospital after a long struggle with cancer. Dearly loved husband, soulmate, and best friend to Jill. Devoted Dad to Michael, Kym and Peter Kraaykamp. Best ever Grandad John to Charlotte, Sophie and Emily.
We all love you dearly, John.
Going to miss your huge presence in our lives.
We are so grateful to Dr Jess, Dr Jonathan and the doctors, nurses, health care workers and all other staff at the Tauranga Hospital and Canopy Cancer Care who have all shown such loving care and empathy to John during his long journey of this illness. Also big thanks to family, friends and neighbours for their love and support these past two years. In accordance with John’s wishes, a private family service will be held, with a Celebration of John’s life at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Prostate Cancer Foundation NZ. Communication to the Hyndman Family, c/- PO Box 3136, Greerton, Tauranga 3142.

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