HILLS, Patricia Joan (Trish)
On June 2, 2023, peacefully at St Allisa with her loving daughter at her side; aged 84 years. Dearly loved mother and mother-in-law of Jenny and Bart Coles, the late Debbie Ellis, and Chris and Kerryn. Loved nana of Shannon, Natasha; Cody, Jesse; Leah, Tayla and Max, and great-nana of Tyler, Cooper, Xavier; Natalie and Lillianne, and a loved sister, sister-in-law and aunty. Special thanks to all the staff at St Allisa for their love, care and support. Messages to the Hills family, c/o PO Box 111-01, Christchurch 8443. A Funeral Service for Trish will be held in Academy Funeral Services Chapel, 65 Main South Road, Upper Riccarton, on Thursday, June 8, at 10.30am.
RAMAN, Raghwan
Passed away peacefully, surrounded by family, on 2nd June 2023, aged 85. Beloved husband of Sushila, loved father of Arvind and Sashi, father-in-law, and treasured ‘nana’ of all his grandchildren. A service for Raghwan will be held on Wednesday 7th June 2023 at 1.00pm, in the Hamilton Cemetery and Crematorium Park Chapel, 395 Morrinsville Road, Newstead, Hamilton. All communications to the Raman family, C/- PO Box 5523, Frankton, Hamilton 3242.
van der PLAATS, Shirley
Peacefully and very quickly on 2nd June 2023 at Hutt Hospital with her daughter Bronwyn by her side, aged 95. Loved wife to the late Henk, loved mother to Janice and Bronwyn, and mother-in-law to John and Ian, and friend to Brian. Loved Nana to 3, and Great-Nana to 7. A service to celebrate the life of Shirley will be held in Kingswood, cnr King and Cairo Streets, Upper Hutt, on Thursday 8th June at 2.00pm.
HANNAN, Bryan William
Unexpected but peacefully at Wellington Public Hospital on June 2, 2023, aged 95 years.
“Slow Bryan was fast at the last”
Dearly loved husband to Pauline, loved and respected father and father-in-law of Chris & Janet, Cathy & Peter, Maree & Gary, Trish & Lawrence (dec), and Bernadette & Philip. Loved Grandad of 19 and great-grandad of 27. Special thanks to the staff at Ward 6, Wellington Hospital for their compassionate and professional care. A Requiem Mass will be held at St Pius X Church, Te Pene Avenue, Titahi Bay, on Thursday June 8, at 11.00am.
“Yesterday we had him, today we don’t”
BARNETT, Pauline Annette (nee Reidy)
Passed away peacefully on Sunday, 4th June 2023, in Huntly, aged 82 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Roy. Cherished mum and mother-in-law of Debra & Bruce, Denise & Brett, Warren & Sue and their families. Aunty Pauline to many. A celebration of Pauline’s life will be held at the Chapel of Memories, 32 William Street, Huntly, tomorrow Wednesday, 7th June at 12.00pm. All communications to the Family, C/- PO Box 147, Huntly 3740.
PEARCE, Walter Herbert (Wally)
Passed away on 3rd June 2023, at the grand old age of 90. Treasured husband of the late Maureen, beloved father, stepfather, grandfather and great-grandfather. A service for Wally will be held on Friday, 9th June 2023, 11.00am, at the Morrinsville RSA. All communications to the Pearce family C/- PO Box 5523, Frankton, Hamilton 3242.
WALTERS, Robert Edward
Passed away peacefully at Waikato Hospital, on Friday 2nd June 2023. Dearly loved partner in life and adventure to Delwyn. Proud and devoted father to Peter, Rachel, Chris and Michelle, step-dad to Jason and Nathan. Robert was an adored Grandad and a loyal and self-less friend to many. A celebration of his legendary life will be held at St David’s Presbyterian Church, Otorohanga on Friday 9th June at 11.00am, followed by interment at Otorohanga Cemetery. The service will live streamed with the link available on https
WILKES, Ronald Stormont (Ron)
Passed away peacefully, after a short illness, on Friday, June 2, 2023, aged 91 years. Dearly loved husband and best friend of Junie*. Loved father and father-in-law of Mark and Paula, Tony and Helen, Jane*, Dean and Stacey, and Angela (Missy) and Andy. Adored Grandad and Great-Grandad to Kelly, Rachael, Bliss and Flo, Natasha and Ash, Anastasia and Sam, Lachlan, Arielle and Raquel. A wonderful brother and brother-in-law to Harold* and Dawn, Kathleen* and Brian* Ramage, Bill* and Eva Boyer. Much loved Uncle Ron to all his nieces and nephews. Ron’s family would like to acknowledge his wonderful, caring neighbours and thank the amazing teams at Good Partners, The Cleaning Ladies, as well as the medical team at Southland Hospital. In accordance with Ron’s wishes, a private cremation has taken place. Messages to 439 Yarrow Street, Invercargill.
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McARTHUR, Graeme Leslie
On June 3, 2023, peacefully in Masterton, aged 75 years. Much loved husband of Julie, and the late Maria. Cherished father and father-in-law of Hamish, Hellena and Eli Briasco, Hamish Gibson, Megan and Cas Bain. Very proud grandad of his 6 grandchildren. Messages to Graeme’s family may be posted C/- PO Box 460, Masterton. A service to celebrate Graeme’s life will be held in The Lighthouse Church, Intermediate Street, Masterton, on Saturday, June 10 at 11.00am.
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FRY, Chrystal Ann
Passed away on 3rd June 2023, in the presence of her loving family. So dearly beloved wife of Alan (dec), precious Mum of Nicola & David Wenborn, Jacqui & Howard Iseli, and Penny & Stephen Sanson. Dearest Nanabelle/Nana/Nana C of18 grandchildren and 44 great-grandchildren. Private cremation was held according to Chrystal’s wishes.
THOMPSON, Betty Kathleen
In her 91st year, passed away peacefully on June 4, 2023, at WindsorCare. Much loved wife of the late Eric. Loved mother and mother-in-law of Gary, Keith and Kerrie, Jill and the late David de Wys, Faye and Andrew Boreham. Loved nana of Alan and Bronwyn, Amy and Carey, Alex and Miri, Georgina and Mitch, Kate and Keenan. Loved great-nana of Abbey, Brylee, Andre, Kayson Caleb, Toryn, Anaru, Archie, Tiaki-Hana, and Douglas. Loved sister of Gloria and Frank (both dec), Ian and the late Chris, Joyce and the late Alan, Bob (dec) and Lynette, and Carol (dec). Many thanks to the staff at WindsorCare for their care of Betty. Messages may be addressed to ‘The family of the late Betty Thompson’, C/- 19 London Street, Christchurch 8014. In lieu of flowers donations to the Order of St John would be appreciated and may be made online https
PAULSEN, Rex Melville
JP
On Friday, June 2, 2023, Rex died peacefully at Banbury Park Rest Care after a brief illness, in his 91st year. Dearly loved and devoted husband to Frances for 66 years. Much loved father and father-in-law to Philip and Margaret; Jo-Anne and Paul (Campbell), Inga and Francis (Vallance), Richard and Andrea; Amanda and Neil (Stewart). Loving grandad and great-grandad to his grandchildren. A special thanks to the staff at Banbury Park Rest Care for their wonderful care of Rex. Messages may be addressed to The Family of the late Rex Paulsen, c/- PO Box 31300, Ilam, Christchurch 8444. A Celebration of Rex’s life will be held at St Stephen’s Anglican Church, Cnr of James and Edward Streets, Lincoln, on Wednesday, June 7, 2023, at 1.30pm.
TE TAU, Record William Ellison
15.10.1958 — 5.6.2023
Passed away at home, surrounded by his whanau. Dearly loved mate of Louise. Dearly loved Dad of Shai and Nia. Special Dad of Tory and Tyrone. Loved son of the late Hinerau and Ted, and brother to all his loving siblings. Messages may be sent C/- PO Box 2055, Masteton 5842. Record will lie at Te Ore Ore Marae, Bideford Rd, Masterton. The service will be held at the Marae on Wednesday 7 June at 11.00am.
FINLAY, Donald James (Jim)
Died on Saturday, June 3, 2023, aged 83 years. Loved husband of Janice (Jan), loved father of Stephen, Nigel, Karen and Nicola. Loved grandad of his 7 grandchildren, and 3 great-grandchildren. Brother of the late Janice Bachelor. A celebration of Jim’s life to be held at The Upper Room, King Tide, The Esplanade, Kaikoura, on Friday, June 9, 2023 at 1.30pm. Messages can be sent to
EDDINGTON, Ernest Raymond (Ray)
On June 4, 2023, peacefully, aged 89 years. Dearly loved husband of Allison, and of the late Christine. A much loved father and father-in-law of Jane and Peter Marshall, Simon and Nicky, and Richard; Michael and Gretchen Fox, Richard and Jodie Fox, Gillian Fox and Tobias Kay. A loved grandfather of Lily, Tom; Alice, Sam; Guy; Oliver, Rosa; Jessica, Liam, and Joseph. The family would like to thank the Ngaio Marsh Hospital staff for their dedicated and professional care of Ray over the past three months. Messages may be addressed to The Family of the late Ray Eddington, c/- PO Box 39001, Christchurch 8545. The Funeral Service for Ray will be held in our Westpark Chapel, 467 Wairakei Road, Burnside, on Friday, June 9, at 10.00am. Private cremation thereafter.
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