NORRIS, Hilda Maisie
Peacefully on May 26, 2023. Loved sister and sister-in-law of the late Marj and Bill Thomson, Bill and the late Maisie Parsons, Noeline and the late Ivan Forgie, and the late Arthur, and Phoebe Erdman.
WILSON, Alison Margaret
(formerly of Little River) Peacefully at home, on Sunday, May 28, 2023, aged 67 years. Dearly loved partner of Frank Bingham, much loved mother and mother-in-law of Kath and Adam Wright (Roxburgh), Phil and Kate Wilson (Rangiora), and loved and adored Grandma of Charlotte; Frankie, and Maximus. Loved sister and sister-in-law of Chris and Tracy Burgess. In accordance with Alison’s wishes a private cremation has been held. Messages to 4 Selkirk Place, Quail Haven, Roxburgh 9500.
BROWN, Colin Ross
On May 26, 2023, at Parkstone Care Hospital; in his 91st year. Dearly loved husband of Doris, father of Stephen and Kay, and Gavin. Loved grandad of Melanie and Nathan, Andrew and Arna and great-grandad of Fletcher. The family would like to thank Parkstone Care Hospital for their care of Colin. Messages to the Brown family, c/- PO Box 111-01, Christchurch 8443. At Colin’s request a private cremation has taken place.
INGLIS, Deborah Joy (Debbie)
Passed away on Wednesday, May 24, 2023. Aged 59 years. Dearly loved Mum to Kelly. Adored Grandmother to William, Aaliyah. Cherished sister to Tony, Sue, Pam, Robin and Peter. Messages for Debbie’s family may be posted to the Inglis Family, C/- 186 Talbot Street, Geraldine 7930. A private service will be held at a later date.
SEW HOY, Jarn
On May 25, 2023, peacefully at Christchurch. Father, father-in-law and grandfather of Marina and Kris, Grant and Wai Lean, Stephanie and Andy, Robert and Mary Anne; Andrew and Tina, and Caitlin; Alastair and Kyoko, and Nicole; Adam, Audrey, and Emma. Special thanks to the amazing team at Addington Gardens for their wonderful care and support. In accordance with Jarn’s wishes, a private family service has been held. Messages to the Sew Hoy family, c/- PO Box 111-01, Christchurch 8443.
ANDERSON, Euan Steuart
Suddenly at home in Mokau, on Tuesday, 30 May 2023, aged 74. Loved husband of Linda for 43 years. Father of Toni (deceased) and Jamie. Step-father, grandfather and ‘Euan’ to his family and friends. Close family and friends farewelled Euan with a private burial at Mokau Cemetery.
HIND, Ngaire Sutherland (nee Saunders)
Devoted and loved wife of Eric (deceased), died peacefully at McKenzie Healthcare, Geraldine, on April 19, 2023. Fiercely independent to the very end, she will be sorely missed by John and Alison, Ian and Alison and Sue (recently deceased) and Russell. Ngaire will also be sadly missed by her much loved grandchildren Morgan, Kadin, Angela, Tracey, Chris and Libby, and great-grandchildren Tyler, Fraser and Gene. There was a special place in her heart for the creative fibre community, where she spun many a fine yarn. She wished to thank the staff at McKenzie Healthcare for the care that they provided. At her request, Ngaire had a private farewell.
Rest in Peace
DUNK, David Stanley
(1930 – 2023)
Passed away at Nurse Maude Hospital on May 29, aged 92. Blessed to be reunited with Joan who passed away on December 9, 2022. Much loved father to Cheryl and Linda, grandfather to Nicholas, Natalie and Julia, and great-grandfather to Micah; father-in-law to Steve, and Kevin (deceased). A private cremation will take place.
Rest in peace Dad, Amen.
SWAN, Geoffrey Paul (Swanny)
At home in Ashburton, on May 24, 2023, after a short fight with brain cancer, aged 62 years. Much loved husband of Ngaire, and dearly loved Dad of Caitlin. Geoff greatly enriched the lives of those who knew him. Messages to
HOLLIS, Richard Gilbert (Dick)
Passed peacefully at Taranaki Base Hospital on Saturday 27th May 2023, aged 82 years. Dearly loved husband of the late Patricia, and the late Adoracion (Dory). Much loved father and father-in-law of Julieann and Andy, Wendy and Dave, Deborah and Colin, and the late Kim. Much loved stepfather of Flocer, Ely, Gil, Eddie, Bernadeth, Imelda (Imee) Sy, Emil, Junior, and Tessie. Loved Poppy / Grandad to 25 grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren. All messages may be sent to ‘The Hollis Family’, c/- PO Box 4016, New Plymouth 4340, or left online at wabraham.co.nz/notices In accordance with Richard’s wishes, a private cremation has been held.
McGOWAN, William Earl (Bill)
On Sunday, 28th May 2023, aged 82 years. Much loved husband of Mary and the late Jessie, step-father to Andrew, Duncan, Stuart, Ashok, and extended family. Messages may be left in Bill’s tribute book at www.tributes.co.nz.... A memorial service for Bill will be held at The Coast Community Church, 57 Hinemoa St, Paraparaumu, on Friday 9th June at 2.00pm.
DUNN, Maurice George (Maurie)
Maurie, from Mt Maunganui, passed away peacefully on Tuesday 30th May 2023. Loved husband of Marie. Father and father-in-law to the late Tracey, Murray and Johanna, Kelly and Brian, and Poppa and Grand-Poppa to many who adored him. A private cremation will be held. A celebration of Maurie’s life will be held at a later date. Please send all communications to PO Box 5041, Mt Maunganui.
LOCKWOOD, Arthur Richard
NZ 9200, Stoker, NZ Navy. Of Palmerston North. Passed away peacefully at Radius Peppertree on Tuesday 30th May 2023. Aged 98. Dearly loved husband of the late Eileen. Proud and loving Dad of Howard, John, and Paul, respected father-in-law of Lynda, Crez, and Jean. Loving Poppa and Great-Poppa to all his grand and great-grandchildren. Messages for the Lockwood family, c/- PO Box 5191, Palmerston North 4441. At Arthur’s request a private family service has been held.
MAICH, Helena (nee Erceg)
2 January 1933 —29 May 2023
Passed away peacefully at Christchurch Hospital after a short illness. Dearly loved mother and mother-in-law of Peter and Marian, Louise and Gary, Carl and Sharon, and Lynda, loved grandmother of Caitlin, Hazel, Hayden, Keira, and the late Rumena. Loved sister of Jock, Al, Vic, Mary, Frank, George, and Margaret (all deceased). Messages may be addressed to The Family of the late Helena Maich, c/- PO Box 39001, Christchurch 8545. A private cremation has been held. An informal gathering for family and friends will be held at a later date.
“Eating the last of the seasons nectarines. I hold the stone in my hand, and the sudden thought came to me that plants, fruit and humans are all the same. We are born, we grow, we reproduce in an everlasting cycle.”
Helena Maich
GILLARD, Earle Carl
Passed away peacefully at Thames Hospital, on Monday, 29 May 2023, with family present. Aged 84. Dearly loved husband of Shirley. Loved father of Peter, Grant and Frances, Tony and Vicki, Sherry and Gene, and Dale. Loved and loving grandfather and great-grandfather. Earle enjoyed being with family, gardening, pottering in the shed, fixing things, watching WWE wrestling. He had a lot of treasures in his shed, most of which were “extremely” important and “might come in handy one day”! At Earle’s request a private cremation has been held. A memorial service will be held in the Silver Fern Event Centre, Stanley Avenue, Te Aroha, on 18 June 2023 at 1.00pm.
The family thank the Thames Hospital staff for their care and kindness. All communications to the Gillard family, c/- 6 Tamihana St, Matamata.
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