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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BAIRD, Mary WinifredSister Mary Anna OP

Peacefully, in the loving care of the Cedar Unit staff at St Andrews Rest Home, Dunedin on June 6, 2023. Dearly loved Sister of the New Zealand Dominican Sisters, in the 58th year of her Religious Profession. Loved daughter of William* and Mollie* Baird, cherished sister and sister-in-law of Bill* and Kelly, Philip* and Aileen, Annie Small*, Stephen and Marg*, treasured aunt of her nieces and nephews. Special thanks to Dr Marie Neylon, Dr Joel Papak and all the staff at Ward 7A Dunedin Public Hospital for their care of Mary Anna. Requiem Mass for Mary Anna will be celebrated in St Patrick’s Basilica, Macandrew Road, Dunedin, on Monday, June 12, at 11.00am. Light refreshments will follow at the Church before interment at Green Park Cemetery. A Vigil Liturgy will be held in the Mercy Chapel Macandrew Road, Dunedin, on Sunday, June 11, at 3.30pm. Mary Anna’s Mass can be viewed via livestream at https

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JACKSON, Desmond Charles

Aged 91, passed peacefully on 4th June 2023, at Foxbridge Retirement Village, Hamilton. Loved husband of Noeline, adored father of Andrea and husband Ron, and Julia and Deidre. Precious Grandy to Caitlin, Elly, Ewan, Melissa, Loren and Kara. A service to celebrate his life will be held on Sunday 11th June at 11.00am at Simply Funerals Chapel, 390 Wairere Drive, Hamilton. To leave a tribute please visit https

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ASHER, Timothy Grant (Tim)

It is with great sadness we announce the peaceful passing of Tim at the Hospice Sth Canterbury on Tuesday, June 6, 2023, after a 2 year battle with Cancer, aged 54 years. Dearly loved son of the late John and Isabel and a loved brother and brother-in-law of Charmaine and Brett Shand, Felicity King, Michelle McRae, Jonathan and Geraldine and an adored Dad of Tamara and his Bubba Poppy. Tim’s beloved Krishea Moss and her children Maddy, Akacia, Zacklin, Lukin, Cruize, Ivy, and a much loved uncle, mate and friend.
“No more Tickety Boo”
Tim’s family wish to thank all the Health Professionals for their kindness and support throughout his illness. Messages to PO Box 4041, Highfield, Timaru 7942. A celebration and Memorial Service for Tim will be held in Lascelles Hall, 17 Wilson Street (behind the Church) tomorrow Friday, June 9 at 3.30pm.

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BOURNE, Ashleigh Judith Patricia

Tragically passed away on June 3, 2023 as the result of an accident, aged 16 years. Dearly loved niece of Lynne and Matt Dods, treasured cousin of Mitchell and Marcus.
You will be forever in our hearts our beautiful Ashleigh.

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GOULD, Pauline Jean

Passed away peacefully, 4th June 2023. Dearly loved mother and grandmother. A service to celebrate the life of Pauline will be held at Guardian Funeral Home Chapel, Johnsonville, on Saturday 10 June at 10.30am. Special thanks to the wonderful caring staff at Malvina Major Rest Home. Messages may be left in Pauline’s tribute book at www.tributes.co.nz...

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HYNDMAN John William

Passed away on 4th June 2023. Dearest Dad of Michael, Grandad to Tayla, Kaleb and family.

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FORDE, Thomas Francis (Tommy)

Suddenly, but peacefully, at home on Tuesday, June 6, 2023, in his 91st year. Loved husband of Patricia. Loved father and father-in-law of Edsel and Margaret, Maurice, Peter and Liz, Helen and Roger*, Glenn and Michelle, Darin and Julie, Martin and Bronwyn, Eileen and John, Bernadette and Ricki, Danny and Tracey. A loved grandfather and great-grandfather.
R.I.P
Requiem Mass will be celebrated at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, North Road, Invercargill, on Monday, June 12 at 10.30am. Interment at the Tuatapere Cemetery to follow arriving at approx. 1.00pm. Messages to 14 Erskine Street, Tuatapere 9620 or to Tommy’s tribute page at frasersfunerals.co.nz/tributes
(*denotes deceased)

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BIRD, Michael

Passed away peacefully at Hawera Hospital on Tuesday 6th June 2023, aged 75 years. A happy release from Dementia. Dearly loved husband of Gillian. Loved father and father-in-law of Lee-anne and Rowe, and Nicola. Dearly loved Poppa of Flynn, Lucy, Milla, and Katelyn. All messages to the family, C/- Hardings Funerals, PO Box 605, Hawera 4640. Family and friends are warmly invited to join in celebrating the life of Michael held at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Ngatai Street, Manaia, Saturday 10th June 2023 commencing at 11.00am, followed by laying Michael to rest at Manaia Cemetery.
“Gone but not forgotten”
R.I.P

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STONNELL, Sandra Marianne

We are deeply saddened to share the news that Sandra Marianne Stonnell, a cherished daughter of Fritz and Tui Stonnell, and resident of both the Whangarei and New Plymouth communities, has passed away peacefully on June 3rd 2023, in Auckland, at the age of 66. Lovingly remembered by her four children

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BROWNING, David Malcolm

Aged 79, of Paraparaumu, passed away at Te Whanau Rest Home, Levin, on Tuesday 6th June 2023. Dearly loved husband of Valarie. Treasured father of Tina, Teresa, and Cherie. Loved grandfather of David, Don, Nicole, and Johnathan, and great-grandfather of Paige, Kiara and Hunter. A service for David will be held at The Funeral Home, 545 Queen Street East, Levin, on Friday 9th June 2023 at 11.00am, followed by burial at Whenua Tapu Cemetery, Porirua.

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NEES, Jo (nee Russell)

On Tuesday 6 June 2023, at North Shore Hospital, much loved only daughter of Harry (deceased) and Gwen, sister and sister-in-law to John & Lorraine, Brian & Fiona, Mark & Annie, and families.
Dearly missed by all

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McARTHUR, Allison (Alli)

Passed away peacefully at Arohanui Hospice on Saturday 3rd June 2023. Aged 60 years. Dearly loved daughter of Averil and William McArthur. Much loved sister of Caroline and Andrew. Devoted aunt of Hamish, Cameron, Millie, Carli, Morgan and her great-niece Luci, and proud mother to all her dogs.
She will be sadly missed by all her family and friends.
In lieu of flowers, donations to Arohanui Hospice would be appreciated or may be left in the Chapel foyer. Friends are invited to attend a service for Alli at the Feilding Funeral Chapel, 282 Kimbolton Road, Feilding, on Friday 9th June 2023 at 10.30am, followed by private cremation.
NZIFH

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WESTFOLD, Hector

Died peacefully at Wellington Hospital on Saturday 3rd June 2023, aged 87 years. Messages and tributes can be left in Hector’s tribute book at www.tributes.co.nz.... The funeral service will be held at the Reformed Church of Wellington, 34 Harrison Street, Brooklyn, on Saturday 10th June at 1.00pm, thereafter burial at the Makara Natural Cemetery.

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DEVLIN, Sandra Barbara(née Bowie)

Passed away peacefully at Christchurch Hospital, on June 6, 2023, aged 73 years. Loved wife of Eamon, treasured mother and mother-in-law of Mark and Fleur, Bruce and Miranda, Sean and Soo, much loved Nan of Mason, Frances, Carter, and Christopher, and loved sister of Paul, and Sue. Heartfelt thanks to the nurses at Christchurch Hospital for their care of Sandra. Messages may be addressed to The Family of the late Sandra Devlin, c/- PO Box 39001, Christchurch 8545. The Service to Celebrate Sandra’s life will be held in our Westpark Chapel, 467 Wairakei Road, Burnside, on Tuesday, June 13, at 2.00pm. Private cremation thereafter.

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STONYER, Christine

Christine looked after our building during key years
and we appreciated the contribution she was able to make.
She will be sadly missed
Rockhaven Apartments Limited
Oriental Bay, Wellington.

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