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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BLYTH, Theresa Denise

Passed away peacefully at Granger House on May 30, 2023, aged 64. Beloved mother of Christopher, loved daughter of Lewis and the late Ivy Riley, much loved sister and sister-in-law of Gavin, Averill and David Davey, Naomi and Mark, and Roger, devoted aunty of Nerissa, Jamie, Natesha, Callan, and Matty, much loved cousin and friend of many. Messages to 32 Shakespeare St, Greymouth 7805. A service to celebrate Denise’s life will be held in Holy Trinity Anglican Church, Tainui Street, Greymouth, tomorrow (Friday) at 1.00pm, followed by burial at the Burkes Creek Cemetery, Reefton.

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HENDERSON, David McIver

On Friday May 26, 2023, at Arvida St Allisa Rest Home in Christchurch. Beloved brother of Diane and the late Lindsay. Loved Uncle of Linda, Brendon, Adeline and Elizabeth. Dear brother-in-law to Allan. Messages may be addressed to the Family of the late David Henderson, P.O. Box 579, Kerikeri 0230. Special thanks to the staff at St Allisa. A burial service will be held at Avonhead Memorial Cemetery on Tuesday, June 6 at 12pm.

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HENNESSY, Margaret

Mum passed away peacefully at Atawhai Rest Home on Tuesday 30 May 2023. Eldest daughter of Bill and May Ferrie, sister of Agnes (deceased) and John. Beloved wife of the late Bernie. Loved mum and mum-in-law of Christine (deceased), Phillip and Maureen, Michael and Robyn, Fiona and Quent, Sean and Dani. Loved nana of Jacob, Christy, Liam, Ryan, Emma, Luke, Josh (deceased) and Allie. Requiem Mass will be celebrated at St Mary’s Catholic Church, Taradale, on Friday, 2 June 2023 at 12.00pm, followed by interment at Western Hills Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Cranford Hospice at the entrance to the church or at www.cranfordhospice.org.nz... Messages to the Hennessy Family, C/- PO Box 1055, Napier 4140.

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CADDY, Wayne (TWJ)

Passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 27, 2023, at Hospice South Canterbury, aged 77 years. Long time friend of Kerry. Loved father and father-in-law of Nicola and Wayne, and Tane and Tania. Grandfather of Taylor-Alyse, Corban, Amber and Ryleigh. Friend of Beryl. A memorial service to celebrate Wayne’s life will be held at
the Leithfield Hotel, on Monday, June 5, at 11.00am. Messages to Wayne’s family can be sent C/- PO Box 35, Rangiora 7440.

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ROONEY, Kerry James

Of Feilding. On May 30, 2023, peacefully at Woodlands Rest Home surrounded by his family. Aged 83 years. Much-loved husband of the late Bella Corrine Pera Te Koa Rooney (nee Seymour). Loved father and father-in-law of Paul and Ruth, Lisa and Simon, Maree and Rob, James, and Robyn. Loved grandad of Glen, Caitlin, Kaylah, Matthew, Lauretta, Ashleigh, Kieren, Campbell, Ryan and Ellen. Loved great-grandad of Isla-Rose, Keanu, Indie-Mae, Mckenna, Willow, Zane, Kellin and Walker. The family would like to express their heartfelt appreciation for the exceptional and compassionate care Kerry received at Woodlands of Feilding. Special thanks to all the family and friends who cared for Kerry in his time of need. A service to celebrate Kerry’s life will be held at St Brigid’s Catholic Church, 4 Monmouth Street, Feilding, tomorrow, Friday, June 2, 2023 at 10.30am, followed by an interment at Feilding Cemetery. For those unable to attend, the service will be livestreamed at www.williamcotton.co.nz...

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HARVEY, Hamish AnthonyJohn (Ham)

On May 29, 2023, aged 32 years.
Forever in our hearts
little bro, rest easy.
Loved brother and brother-in-law of Michelle and Jason, Shane and Tess, and Selina. Cherished uncle and great-uncle to many.

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EVANS, Brenda

Passed away on the afternoon of May 28, 2023, surrounded by her loved ones. Brenda was just short of her 55th birthday. She will be remembered for great strength, her cooking skills that could feed many and her love for adventure and travel. She will be missed deeply by her loving partner Kelvin, sons; Owen, Solomon, Isaac, Connah, daughters; Nicolette, Grace, Step-children; Damien, Vincent, Joseph and Shaina, and their partners and families, including her 16 grandchildren. Also her father Trevor and mother Joan (dec), and her two brothers and three sisters, and their families.
May she travel well
and rest in peace.
Her funeral service will be held at 11.00am on Friday, June 2, 2023 at South Taranaki RSA, followed with food and coffee. Her family would also like to invite you to stay on and share a drink with them from 1.00pm.

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YOUNG, Dat Bun (Dat)

On 30 May 2023, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family. Dearly loved husband of Ngaire. Loved father and father-in- law of Karen and Geoff, Eileen and Trevor, Joslyn and Jimmy, Winston and Alison, Christine and Willy, Annika and Jason. Cherished Yeh-Yeh, and Gong-Gong of Mathew, Jonathan, Nicholas, Nathan, Annalise, Jordan, Christian, Adelene, Lucan, Oliver, Jacob, and Nikita.
Dat will be forever in our hearts.
A service to celebrate Dat’s life will be held at the Napier Baptist Church, 36 Riverbend Road, Napier, on Tuesday 6th June 2023 at 11.00am. Messages to the Young Family, PO Box 9, Bay View 4104. In lieu of flowers, donations to https

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VLAARDINGERBROEK, Maria (nee van der Giesen)

8.8.1928 — 29.5.2023
Much loved mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. We love you very much, you will be deeply missed. You lived a long life that was dedicated to family and faith.
Rest in peace mum/oma.
The Funeral Service for Maria will be held at Hoon Hay Presbyterian Church, on Friday, June 2, 2023, at 11.00am. Message may be address to the family of the late Maria Vlaardingerbroek c/- 27 Amyes Road, Hornby, Christchurch 8042.

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BORTHWICK, Sharon Anne

Passed away peacefully at home on May 29, 2023. Beloved mother, daughter and Nanny. Service at Legacy Church, 200 Church Street, Palmerston North, on Friday, June 2, at 11.00am.

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WATKINS, Heather Margaret May

Formerly of Levin. Peacefully at Longview Home, Tawa, on 30 May 2023. Dearly loved wife of Ian (dec). Mother of AnnMarie, Lance and Wayne. Mother-in-law to Heather and Steve. Nana to Mathew, Scott, Connie, Kelly-Anne, Melissa, Staci, Mandy, and Jonathan. Great-nana to Caleb, George, Holly, Henry, Blake and Isaac. Dear friend to Graham. The family wish to thank all at Longview Home for their care and support of Heather. Messages for ‘The Family of Heather Watkins’ may be sent c/- PO Box 50-347, Porirua 5240. A service for Heather will be held in the Ninness Funeral Home Chapel, 17 Kenepuru Drive, Porirua, on Monday 5 June 2023 at 11.00am.

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McLEOD, Roger Kenneth

On May 30, 2023, peacefully at Fergusson Rest Home, Upper Hutt; aged 81 years. Dearly loved husband of the late Josephine. Much loved father and father-in-law of Andrew & Lisa, and Ian & Tanya. Loved brother, brother-in-law and Uncle. In lieu of flowers, donations to Te Omanga Hospice would be appreciated and may be left at the service or made online at www.teomanga.org.nz... A service to celebrate Roger’s life will be held in Kingswood, Cnr King & Cairo Street, Upper Hutt, on Wednesday, June 7, 2023 at 2.00pm, followed by private cremation. Messages may be sent to “the McLeod family”, C/- PO Box 30-127, Lower Hutt 5010.

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ANNAKIN, Simon Craig

Passed away May 28, 2023. Much loved son of Gary and the late Lorna. Much loved brother of Kate and Andrew. Loved by his Aussie family. Awesome mate to many, funny and cheeky to the end, and greatly missed already.
Rock and Rage!
A gathering to celebrate Simon’s life will be held on Saturday, June 3, 3.00pm, at the Cashmere Club, 50 Colombo Street, Christchurch.

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McLAUGHLIN, Margaret Frances (nee Harris)

On May 30, 2023, peacefully at Summerset at Avonhead Hospital. Dearly loved wife of the late Perry for 43 happy years. Much loved mother and mother-in-law of Paula and Miles (Reefton), Bernadette, and Tracey and John. Adored Nan to her grandchildren Olivia, Hayley, Brett, Courtney, Liam, Alexia, Scott, Mitchell, Kate, Patrick, and Sarah, 4 great-grandchildren, and loved Aunty of her many nieces and nephews. Messages to the McLaughlin family, c/- P O Box 111-01, Sockburn, Christchurch 8443.
“The center of our universe”
Flowers respectfully declined, however donations to the Pink Ribbon Appeal fund, can be made at her service. The Mass will be celebrated in the Christ the King Catholic Church, 90 Greers Road, Burnside, on Saturday, June 3, 2023, at 09.30am, followed by interment at the Belfast Cemetery.

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BROWN, Timothy Mark

Passed peacefully at home, on May 29, 2023. Adored father of Laura, and Rhys. Former husband and best friend of Sue, loved brother and brother-in-law of Steve and Juliet, Chris and Kristen, Greg and Ange, Phil and Liz. Beloved uncle of Ruth, Ali, Tania, Grant, Grace, Quinn, Olivia and Georgiana as well as being a friend to many. Messages may be addressed to The family of the late
Tim Brown, C/- PO Box 39127, Christchurch, 8545. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the Heart Foundation

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