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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RYAN, May (nee Chen)

In loving memory of May who passed away 10 June 2023. Beloved mother of daughters Mia and Monique. Devoted grandmother of Matilda, Patrick and Emily (deceased). Cherished friend of David. A memorial service to celebrate her life will be held at The Verandah Rotoroa Drive, Hamilton, on Saturday 1 July 2023 at 1.00pm. A live-stream link will be available. All correspondence for the Ryan family may be sent to Pellows, c-/ PO Box 4449, Hamilton 3247.

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SCHRODER, Ivan

Passed away quietly at Ernest Rutherford Rest Home on Saturday, June 10, 2023, aged 94 years. Beloved husband of the late Thelma. Loved father and father-in-law of Ken and Violet, Doug and Bev, Graham and Ingrid. A loving grandfather to all his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. A memorial service to celebrate Ivan’s life will be held at Waimea Richmond Funeral Home, Friday, June 30, at 1.30pm. Messages to the Schroder Family, c/- 41 Nile Street, Nelson, 7010.

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McMILLAN, Michael David (Mike)

Dearly loved husband of Aynslee, much loved father and father-in-law of Sonya, Craig, and Todd passed away at home on June 17, 2023. Loved brother of Judith and the late Charles, and brother-in-law of Rosie and the late Lex Jocelyn. We are infinitely grateful to all involved in Mike’s care. In accordance with Mike’s wishes a private cremation has taken place.

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RICHARDSON, Douglas Robert Gordon (Doug)

Passed away suddenly on Tuesday 20 June 2023, in his 84th year, at Hawke’s Bay Memorial Hospital. Loved husband of Ruth. Loved dad of Steve and wife Heidi,adored grandad of Will, and Emily of Akron Ohio, USA. Doug’s funeral will be held at the Hastings Crematorium Chapel, Orchard Road, Hastings, on Monday 26 June 2023 at 2.00pm. In lieu of flowers, donations to St John Ambulance would be appreciated and may be made online at stjohn.org.nz Doug’s funeral will be livestreamed at tnphb.co.nz Messages can be made online at www.tnphb.co.nz... or posted to the Richardson family, C/- PO Box 967, Hastings 4156.

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PURCHASE, Jean

On 20th June 2023 at Rita Angus Retirement Village, aged 86 years. Loving mother of Terri and John. Special thanks to all that cared for Jean over the past years. In lieu of flowers donations to the Southern Suburbs (Wgtn) Stroke Club would be appreciated. Messages and tributes can be placed in Jean’s tribute book at www.tributes.co.nz... or posted c/- PO Box 14-366, Kilbirnie 6241. A service for Jean will be held at the Cockburn Street Chapel, cnr Cockburn St and Onepu Rd, Kilbirnie, Wellington, on Wednesday 28th June at 11.00am, thereafter private cremation. This service can be viewed via the livestream tab on the Tributes website.

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MOSS, Ann Bain (nee Miller)

On June 20, 2023, passed away peacefully, aged 79 years. Dearly loved wife of Eric, devoted mother and mother-in-law to Debbie and Stu, Craig and Sharee, and Michelle, cherished grandmother to Cara, Ryan and Amy (Scotland), cherished great-grannie to Chloe, Mackenzie and Montana. She was much loved and will be sadly missed by all. In accordance with Ann’s wishes a private cremation has taken place, a memorial service to celebrate Ann’s life will be held at a later date.

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JUDSON, Marjorie Edith

17.06.1936 — 19.06.2023
Loving wife of Nigel, you are forever in my heart. Mum we love and miss you, Neville & Karina Fitch (nee Judson). Nana to Angela, Dan & Family, Lisa & Jaden, Renee, Logan & Indiyah, Ronan and Danny, gone too soon. Mum to Keith & Jude Judson (Tauranga), remembered with love. Mum to Ian & Sharon Judson. Nana to Nikita & Reuben (Australia).
Deeply missed by us all.
RIP Marj.

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BEGG, Charles Murray (Charlie)

On June 1, 2023, peacefully at Lady Wigram Retirement Village, surrounded by his loving family; in his 99th year. Dearly loved husband of the late (Mary) May, loved father and father-in-law of David and Vicki, John and Annette, and Graeme and Megan. Cherished grandad of Amy and Michael, Sarah and Hamish, Emma and Gareth, Lee and Megan, Iain and Anna, Kelly, Darryl and Caroline, Rachel and James. Loved great-grandad of Logan, Jackson, Ben, Emily, Isla, Lachlan, Harriet, William, Sasha, Eleanor, Everett, Hunter and Zach. Thank you to all the staff at Lady Wigram for their care and support. Messages to the Begg family, c/- PO Box 111-01, Christchurch 8443. Music was a large part of Charlie’s life and a Memorial Celebration will be held at St Mark’s, 150 Withells Road, Avonhead, on Friday, June 30, at 2.00pm.

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GULLY, John Philip Crawford

Passed away surrounded by family, on June 19, 2023. Very loved husband of Jen. Father of Mark, Kathryn, and Sarah. Grandfather of Rory, Lisa, and Eric. Great-Grandfather of Dilan. A special brother of Adrienne Duncan, and Jay Scammell. Thank you to all the wonderful staff at Bob Owens Retirement Village who cared for John. In accordance with John’s wishes, a private cremation has taken place. We are not having a funeral, but friends are invited to visit us at 38 Ranui Street, Matua, Tauranga, whenever they wish to. Messages may be sent to the Gully family, C/- 38 Ranui Street, Matua, Tauranga 3110.

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KAYE, Marian Olive (nee Conning)

Passed away peacefully on Sunday, June 18, 2023, at Addington Gardens, aged 75 years. Much loved wife of the late Paul, dearly loved and treasured mother and mother-in-law of Janeen and Ross, Linda and Kerrie, Nicky and Paul, and Steve and Veniece. Dearly loved grandmother and great-grandmother. Special thanks to the wonderful staff of Addington Gardens for their care of Marian over the past 4 years. Messages to the Kaye family c/- Hope Funerals Christchurch, 27 Amyes Road, Hornby, Christchurch 8042. At Marian’s request, a private family farewell has been held.

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HOLLOWAY, James Gordon

14.11.1944 — 21.6.2023
Much loved husband to the late Heather Margaret Holloway. Loved father to sons, James and Matthew. Loved father-in-law to Pippy and Caroline. Adored Grandad to Thomas, Harriet, James and Wills.
Jim has left lovely memories with many, and he will be dearly missed xx
Messages may be addressed to the family of the late James Holloway, C/- 19 London Street, Christchurch 8013. A Celebration of James’ life will be held in the John Rhind Chapel, entry from London and Whitmore Streets, Richmond, on Thursday, June 29, at 1.00pm. For those unable to attend Jim’s farewell can view online by using the following link tinyurl.com/JimHolloway

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TYRIE, William Alan Irvine (Bill)

Bill passed away peacefully on Saturday, June 17, 2023, to be reunited with his beloved wife, Beverley. Dearly loved father and father-in-law of Kat and Bill, Fiona and Bharat and loved Gramps of Natasha. In accordance with Bill’s wishes, a private family interment has been held. Messages to 41 Lees Street, Invercargill 9810, or on Bill’s tribute page at frasersfunerals.co.nz

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SINCLAIR, Gloria Rose

Gloria passed away peacefully on June 21, 2023. She was a loved wife of Jack, a treasured mother of Jackie, Scott and Gary, an adored Nana to Gary, Rory, Zoe, Elle and Jessie, and a mother-in-law and nana-in-law to Jenny and Kirsty. She leaves behind her beloved dogs, Zak and Shade. Gloria will be missed dearly, particularly her amazing sense of humour, her compassionate and supportive nature to those she loved, and her love of dogs, of which she had many. We will always treasure the many laughs and memories we shared. We all love you. Messages may be addressed to The Family of Gloria Sinclair, c/- PO Box 26112, Christchurch 8148. In keeping with Gloria’s wishes, a private cremation has taken place.

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BROWN, Jewel Rose (nee Long)

On June 13, 2023, peacefully at Rhodes on Cashmere, aged 95 years. Beloved wife of the late Phil Brown, loved daughter of the late Lucy Long, and a much loved friend of many. A special thanks to all the staff of Rhodes on Cashmere for their compassionate care and friendship shown to Jewel. In accordance with Jewel’s wishes, a private cremation has taken place.

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WONG, Colleen

On Wednesday, June 21, 2023 passed away peacefully surrounded by family at Hutt Hospital, aged 92 years. Loving, devoted, and adored wife and soulmate of Allen Sing Kong Wong. Dearly loved mother of Phyllis, Glenys, Kaye, Gaye, and Iva, mother-in-law of Chng, Boyce, Andrew and Stephen, and cherished Por Por of Alyssa, Kimberly, Hana, Euan, Emma and Madeleine. A much loved and respected woman who will be dearly missed by her family and friends, including those from the early days in Pukekohe, Auckland and then Cathay Restaurant and Cathay Trading Company on Courtenay Place. A service to celebrate Colleen’s life will be held at Cornwall Manor, 1 Cornwall St, Lower Hutt, Wellington, on Wednesday, June 28, 2023 at 11.00am, followed by a burial at Makara Cemetery, 237 Makara Rd. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in memory of Colleen Wong to the Wellington Free Ambulance at www.wfa.org.nz... or may be left at the service. All messages can be posted to “The family of Colleen Wong”, c/- PO Box 30-127, Lower Hutt 5040, or www.tributes.co.nz.... For those unable to attend the service, a request for livestream access can be sent to hanacwong@gmail.com.

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