EATON, William Gerald
On May 20, 2023, aged 60. Peacefully at home surrounded by his family. Deeply loved son-in-law of Rex and Rosalie Sutherland, brother-in-law of Jeff, Leanne and Steve. Dearly loved Uncle of Jake, Sophie, Jamie, Georgia, Antonia, Jack, Blake, Brooke, and Maddie.
“May the winds of heaven blow softly, and whisper in your ear, how much we love and miss you, and wish that you were here”
McFALL, Margaret Elaine Emily (Elaine)
Passed away peacefully on 19th May 2023 at San Michele Hospital, Te Awamutu, aged 87 years. Loved and respected niece of Sam and Ada McFall (dec), and cousin of Bill McFall (dec), Morris McFall, Lois Christey (dec), John McFall, Pam Groube and their families.
MORRISON, Graham William
On 19 May 2023. Loved brother and brother-in-law of Claire and the late Ralph Mason.
R.I.P.
FITZGERALD, Desmond John (Des)
At Telford Lifecare, New Plymouth, on Sunday 21 May 2023, in his 92nd year. Much loved and cherished husband of the late Fay. Very much loved Dad of Debra, Sue & Ngaire. Father-in-law to Phil & David. Special Pop to Chris, Ryan, Hayley, Alex & Maddy. Great-Poppy to Declan, Violet, Jack, Oliver, Archer, Hudson & Wyatt. Treasured Friend of Pam & Richard. Messages to the Fitzgerald family may be left on Des’ tribute page at eagars.co.nz/des. A service to celebrate Des’ life will be held at Eagars Te Henui Chapel, 174 Lemon Street, New Plymouth on Friday 26 May at 2.00pm, followed by a private cremation. For those unable to attend, Des’ service will be livestreamed to his tribute page.
CHADWICK, Lyndsay Ann
2 April 1935 — 19 May 2023
Lyn died peacefully on Friday evening 19th May. Loved mother of Gillian, Philippa, Matthew and his wife Lucinda. Very proud grandmother of Carl, Ian and Magdalyn, and great-granddaughters, Kyra and Miami. A service will be held for Lyn at Lychgate Funeral Chapel, Willis Street, at 11.00am on Wednesday 24th May. Lyn’s family would be pleased if you would join them for light refreshments after the service. Special thanks to Christine van Dalen, and the team at Wellington Hospital for their care of Lyn and their respect for her wishes. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Mary Potter Hospice. Messages for the Brydon family can be sent to c/- 306 Willis Street, Wellington 6011.
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CHU, Siu Ying
On 19 May 2023, passed peacefully at Kenepuru Hospital, aged 100 years old, wife of Choy Tan Chu (deceased), surrounded by her family. It is with wonderful memories we farewell our strong, loving mother of Kit & Susan, Raymond (deceased) & Rita, Richard & Eileen, Siu Ling (deceased,) and Amelia & Paul. Special grandmother of Rosalie & Simon, Desiree & Charlie, Victoria, Belinda, Donna & Kenneth, Brandon, Damon, Diana & Tony, Amanda, Pam & Calvin, Sarah & Mike, Charis & Hiro, and much-loved great-grandmother of Jackson, Jasmine, Zooey, Marco, Mason, Cooper, Teddy, King, Zeke, Nagisa, and Yue. In lieu of flowers, donations to Wellington Free Ambulance would be appreciated and can be left at the service. Messages to the ‘Chu’ family may be left in Siu’s tribute book at www.tributes.co.nz... or posted c/- PO Box 14-366, Kilbirnie, Wellington 6241. A celebration of Sui Ying’s life will be held on Monday 29th May at the Cockburn Street Chapel, cnr of Onepu Road & Cockburn Street, at 11.00am, followed by a private burial. For those unable to attend, the service will be livestreamed and can be accessed via www.tributes.co.nz...
BOYS, Christiane-Maria (Christl)
Died unexpectedly on Friday 19th May 2023, at her home in Waipawa, aged 79 years, a few days before she was supposed to jump out of a plane for her 80th birthday! Loved mother of Christopher Boys and Steffi Bourke, and mother-in-law of Ana and Brendan. Dearly loved grandmother of Charlie and Olive Boys, George and Isabella Bourke. Christl’s funeral will be held at St Patrick’s Church, Waverley Street, Waipawa, on Saturday 27th May at 11.00am.
May mum rest in peace, we will sorely miss her.
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MITCHELL, Margaret Flett
Peacefully on 20 May 2023, aged 82 years. Dearly loved sister of Heather Blishen. Dearly loved and precious Aunty of Janet and Mo Blishen. Special thanks to the staff of the Vincentian Home who cared for Margaret over the past 5 years. Your support has been greatly appreciated. Messages to the Blishen family may be left in Margaret’s tribute book at www.tributes.co.nz... A Memorial Service and thanksgiving for Margaret will be held at the Vincentian Home, 2a Stanley Street, Berhampore, Wellington on Thursday 25th May at 1.00pm and will be followed by afternoon tea.
SPARKES-ASHBY, Franziska
Died peacefully on Sunday 14th May 2023, aged 88 years. Much loved wife of David Sparkes, mother of Michael, Christian and Peter, Franny to Dave. Loved Nanny Franny Oma to Lily, Emily, Joshua, Scarlett, Stefan, Sascha, Florian, Willow, Eve, Fern and Otto. Great-Nanny Franny to Asher and Willa. Preceded in death by her first husband, John Leonard Ashby. A service for Franziska will be held at the Kapiti Coast Funeral Home Chapel, 9-11 Hinemoa Street, on Saturday 27th May at 10.30am, followed by a private cremation.
ROWLETT, Alan
Passed away on Sunday 21st May 2023. Aged 75. Much loved husband of Raewyn (Brumby). Loved father of Liz and Bryce, Neale, and Steven and Kylie. Loved Grandad Alan of Sophie, and Jenny. Step-father of Adam and Gene Brumby. A service for Alan will be held in the Terracehaven Chapel, 697 Main Street, Palmerston North, on Friday 26th May 2023, at 1.00pm, followed by private cremation.
RIDDELL, Geoffrey Charles
It is with great sadness that we say goodbye to Geoff - the checkered flag has fallen for the last time. Unexpectedly he took his last breath on Saturday, May 20, 2023. Greatly loved by his family near and far. Dearly loved husband of Margaret. Loved Dad of Theresa, Debbie, Annette, Steve and a much-loved Grandpop and Poppy of all his grand and great-grandchildren. A much-loved brother, brother-in-law and uncle of his extended family. A service to celebrate Geoff’s life will be held in the Avenal Park Chapel, 75 Fox Street, on Thursday, May 25 at 10.00am. A private cremation will follow the service. Messages to 268 Pomona St, Strathern, Invercargill 9812.
BANFIELD, Shona Edith (née Evans)
Passed peacefully at Christchurch Hospital, surrounded by the love of her family, on May 21, 2023, aged 92 years. Loved wife of the late Peter, loved Mum and mother-in-law of Julie and Michael, Susan and Phil, treasured Grandma of Sarah, the late Michael, Katie and Hamish, Christine and Shane, Andrew, and Alex, and a Great-grandmother, loved Aunty, and special friend. Heartfelt thanks to the staff at Elmswood Retirement Village, and the staff at Christchurch Hospital (Ward A5). In memory of Shona, donations to The Child Cancer Foundation would be appreciated and can be made online at childcancer.org.nz A Service to Celebrate Shona’s life will be held in our Westpark Chapel, 467 Wairakei Road, Burnside, on Friday, May 26, at 10.00am. Private cremation thereafter. To watch a livestream of the service go to lambandhayward.co.nz/obituaries and click on the link in Shona’s obituary.
WEBB, Evan Albert
On Sunday, May 21, 2023, aged 70 years, peacefully at home, surrounded by his family. Beloved husband of Margreet Vissers, loving father and father-in-law of Olivia Webb and Noel Meek, Maria Webb and Harry Knight, and Heather Webb. Cherished son of the late Rowly and Greta Webb, and loved son-in-law of the late Frank and Tilly Vissers. Treasured brother and brother-in-law of Helen and Graeme Johnson, Maria Lawrence, Wilbert and Bev Vissers, Francis (Franc) Vissers and Shirley Henry, Anna Maria Vissers and Pat Kenna. Loved uncle of his many nieces and nephews. We are grateful for his lifetime of giving and service to family, community and the Arts.
“Do not walk through time without leaving worthy evidence of your passage”
Pope John xxiii
Messages may be addressed to The Family of the late Evan Webb, c/- PO Box 39001, Christchurch 8545. In lieu of flowers, donations to The Len Lye Foundation in memory of Evan would be appreciated and may be deposited to account number 15-3942-0414999-00. A Service to Celebrate Evan’s life will be held in our Westpark Chapel, 467 Wairakei Road, Burnside, Christchurch, on Thursday, May 25, at 2.00pm, private cremation thereafter. There will be an opportunity to attend Mass with Evan’s family at St Mary’s Pro Cathedral, 373 Manchester Street, Christchurch, on Thursday, at 9.15am.
PRICE, Noel (Clarence)
Noel was promoted to glory from the Hawera Hospital on Monday 22nd May 2023, in his 95th year. Dearly loved husband of Beth, and the late Audrey. Much loved father of Alan and Marion, Daryll, Graeme (dec), Bronwyn (dec), and stepfather of Kay, Grant, and Dianne. Loved poppa of his three generations of grandchildren. Noel’s life will be commemorated at the Salvation Army Citadel, Regent Street, Hawera, on Thursday 25th May 2023, commencing at 1.30pm. A private cremation will be held thereafter.
FRANCIS, Richard Norton
On Saturday, May 20, 2023, unexpectedly, at Christchurch Hospital, aged 80 years. Dearly loved husband and best friend of Janet, and former loved husband of the late Jill. Loved father and father-in-law of Katrina and Scott Criglington, and Joanne and Gary Bourner. Loved Grandad of Brent, and James; and Amy, and Andrew. Beloved step-father of David Johnston and Jane Meech, and their children Hugo, Amy, and Archie; and James Johnston and Vanessa George, and their son Oscar. Messages to the Francis family, c/- PO Box 10345, Christchurch 8145. In lieu of flowers, donations to the RSPCA in memory of Richard, would be appreciated, and may be made at the service. A celebration of Richard’s life will be held in the Christchurch Transitional Cathedral, 234 Hereford Street, on Thursday, May 25, 2023 at 2.00pm. Private cremation thereafter.
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