BARR, Lois Sylvia
Peacefully at Christchurch Hospital on May 30, 2023, aged 85 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Phillip. Loved mother of Helen, Ian, Stephen, and Kim. Loving grandmother of all her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. A funeral service for Lois will be held at Hope Presbyterian Church, 27 Amyes Road, Tomorrow (Friday), at 2.00pm, to be followed by a private burial. Messages may be sent care of the Barr family, to 27 Amyes Road, Hornby, Christchurch 8042.
SCOBIE, Derrik
Passed away peacefully on 30 May 2023, aged 98, at Te Hopai Hospital, Wellington. Dearly beloved and cherished husband of the late June, after 72 years of wonderful and fulfilling partnership. Much loved father of Derrik (deceased), Priscilla Graham and Felicity & Graham Mulligan. Grandfather of Martin Kelly, Julian Graham, Rebecca, Rachel & Christopher Scobie. Alastair, Richard & Andrew Mulligan and Adam Scobie together with 13 great-grandchildren. Messages to the family may be left in Derrik’s tribute book at www.tributes.co.nz.... A service to celebrate Derrik’s life will be held at St Ninian’s Uniting Parish Church,
208 Karori Road, Karori, Wellington on Saturday 3 June 2023 at 11.00am, followed by a private cremation.
O’HARA, Peter John (Beardie)
On May 30, 2023, peacefully at Hutt Hospital, Lower Hutt; aged 87 years. Dearly loved husband of the late Helen. Much loved father and father-in-law of Mike and Evelyn, Chris and Raewyn, and Lesley and Malcolm. Much loved Grandad (Beardie) of Michael, Robbie, Matthew and Samantha. Loved brother of Sue (dec) and Dennis. Sadly missed by his extended family. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Te Omanga Hospice would be appreciated and may be left at the service or online at www.teomanga.org.nz.... A big thank you to the Hutt Hospital medical team. A celebration of Peter’s life will be held in Kingswood, Cnr King and Cairo Street, Upper Hutt, on Tuesday, June 6, 2023, at 10.30am, followed by private cremation. Messages may be sent to “the O’Hara family”, C/- PO Box 30-127, Lower Hutt 5010.
HESLIP, Thomas (Tom)
449930 Private, 23rd Battalion NZ Army. Passed away peacefully on Wednesday May 31, 2023, at Windsor Park Care Home, Gore, in his 101st year. Beloved husband of the late Isobel and Pat. Loved brother and brother-in-law of Bruce and Ngaire, Joe*, Bill* and Aelie*, Allan* and Mary*, Stanley*, Hughie* and Doreen*, Winifred*, Mable* and Gill* Hyslop, John* and Nellie*, Jessie*. Special uncle to all his nieces and nephews.
“Greatly Missed”
Thank you to the staff at Windsor Park Care Home, Gore for their love and care of Tom. Privately Cremated. A Memorial Service to celebrate Tom’s life will be held in the Gore RSA Function Lounge, Bowler Avenue, 1.30pm, Tuesday, June 6, 2023. Followed by a private interment of Tom’s ashes at Gore Cemetery. Livestream link available on https
TAIT, Natalie Eleanor
On Saturday, May 27, 2023, passed away peacefully at the Kaikoura Rest home, aged 93 years. Eldest daughter of the late Janet and Fred Dean. Sister of Loy (deceased), Robyn and Sydney. Much loved mother of Gerald, Jacqui and Louise. Predeceased by former husbands Cecil (Chris) Edward Dyer and Robert (Bob) Douglas Tait.
You will be sadly
missed by us all.
Rest in peace.
At Natalie’s request a private cremation will be held. All communications to PO Box 126, Karamea 7864.
McKENZIE, Walter Hugh(Wally)
On 24 May 2023, aged 77 years. Beloved and cherished husband of Beverley. Loved step-father of Louisa and grandaughter Kahurangi.
Wally will be missed and remembered by many for his individual take on the human condition, for his spirit,
his humour, great story
telling and quirk.
A celebration of Wally’s life will be held at the Lady Goodfellow Chapel, University of Waikato, Gate 2 Knighton Road, Hamilton, on Saturday 3rd June at 2.00pm.
EDWARDS, Patricia Melva
Passed away peacefully at the Masonic Rest Home, Levin, on 25th May 2023, aged 94 years. Loved wife of the late Bert Edwards and mother of the late Glenis, Gary, Ralph, and Mark. Loved Grandmother of Vicki, Karen, Brad and Daina. Great-Grandmother of Isabel, Jakob, Elijah, and Isla. Special thanks to the caring staff at unit two Masonic Rest Home. A private cremation has been held.
KING-TURNER, Robert Joseph
28.01.1948 — 20.05.2023
Robert will be deeply missed by all of his loving family and friends and we wish to express our sincere thanks to everyone involved in caring for him during his illness. The doctors, nurses and Chaplain Gully at the medical ward Nelson Hospital, thank-you for your amazing care and attention, also to Summerset Richmond, Parkinson’s NZ, Dr Jo Knight, St John Ambulance, Francie Day and staff. To all those who visited him and those of you who assisted with his private service, also for the cards, messages and flowers, and to so many more, simply Thank You.
SLAUGHTER, Maurice Lloyd
Passed away peacefully at Southland Hospital on May 28, 2023, with his loving partner Rose Langford by his side. Loved son of Gladys* and Frank* Slaughter, loved brother and brother-in-law of Russell and Lynley (Alexandra), and Noeline and Alan Johnstone (Australia), loved uncle of all his nieces and nephews, and loved friend of the Langford family. A private service has been held. Messages to 202 Margaret Street, Invercargill 9810.
(*denotes deceased)
R.I.P
STONE, Yvonne Blanche
Passed away peacefully in Kaikoura on Sunday, May 28, 2023, aged 76 years. Devoted wife, friend and soulmate of David Stone (of Kaikoura) . Mother to Alice Stone and Richard Stone (of Blenheim), fun loving nana to Daria and Riley, cherished sister to Ann (deceased), Joan, Claire and Lois. Much loved sister-in-law, friend and aunt to many. Yvonne will be sadly missed but never forgotten by all that knew her. Resting at peace with her god and reunited with her sister Ann (first wine on Ann!). The family wishes to thank the doctors and nurses at Kaikoura health for their outstanding care and support. Yvonne has been cremated and a small get together will be held to celebrate Yvonne’s life for friends and family in early July. Messages to Yvonne’s family may be sent C/- PO Box 134, Kaikoura.
PITT, Elsie Beryl (Beryl) (nee Richardson)
Of Masterton, formerly Greytown. On 26th May 2023 peacefully at Lyndale Villa, Masterton. In her 98th year. Dearly loved mother and mother-in-law of Chris and Christine, David and Lois, Geoffrey and Fiona, Brian and Clare. Loved Grandma of all her grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren. A private family service has been held. Messages to the Pitt family, C/- P.O. Box 185, Carterton 5743 or visit www.tributes.co.nz...
BARKER, Dorothy
Passed away peacefully
at Vincentian Rest Home
and Hospital Berhampore, Wellington, in her 91st year, on Saturday 27 May 2023. Loved wife of the late Barry and much-loved mother to Kathleen, Gwenda, Michael, Cheryle and the late Robert. Cherished grand-mother and great grand-mother. Special thanks for the care and love shown by the staff at Vincentian and previously at Seven Oaks in Paraparaumu. Messages can be sent to the family C/- PO Box 13-789, Johnsonville, Wellington 6440. A private cremation is being held.
DICKSON, Samuel Robert John (Sam)
Aged 24. Cherished youngest son of Alex and Sonya. Beautiful grandson of the late Dexter and Bev McKenzie (Tapanui) and Vivienne and the late Bill Dickson (Mosgiel). Never forgotten brother of Joshua and Caylin, Shania, Tarryn, and uncle to Clair. Nephew, cousin and friend to many. Special support from Gary, Cath, Toran. Special mention to the Oncology team, ICU, Ward 8C Staff at Dunedin Public Hospital. Funeral to be held at Hope and Sons Chapel, Dunedin, at 2.00pm on Thursday, June 1.
CRAIG, Elaine Heather
Suddenly passed away at home on Friday, 26th May 2023, aged 79 years. Dearly loved wife of Chas. Much adored mother and mother-in-law of Trina, Regan & Lee-Anne, and Aaron & Renee. Cherished Nanny to Mitchell, Aimee, Alicia, Ben, Cole, Kali, and Ava. Special thanks to the staff of Waikato Hospital Cardiac Team for the love and care shown to Heather while in Hospital, and to the Cambridge Emergency Services for their love and compassion at Heather’s home. At Heather’s request a private family farewell has taken place. All communications to the Craig Family, c/- 3 Hallys Lane, Cambridge 3434.
BROWN, Janet
On May 28th 2023 peacefully at Lansdowne Park, Masterton. Aged 83 years. Much loved wife of Peter, dearly loved mother and mother-in-law of Rachel and Carl, Mark and Jan. Loved grandma of Emma, Clare and Hannah. Loved sister of Marion. Messages to the Brown family may be posted to c/- PO Box 2055, Masterton 5842. A service will be held at The Church of Epiphany 54 High St, Masterton on Thursday, 1st June at 1.30pm, followed by private cremation.
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