Death Notices

A place to remember and celebrate the lives of those no longer with us

Recent Notices in New Zealand

Death

HARPUR, Jillian Irene

Passed away at Hilda Ross Retirement Village, Hamilton on Friday, May 19, 2023. Dearly loved Wife of David. Much loved Mum of Phillip and Jane, Michael, Peter and Kathy. Loved Nana of Cassandra, Jonathan, Olivia and Scott. Great-Grandmother to Cohan and “the Bump.”
“To my Jillian”
To the world you are one Person,
To one person you are the world.
Thank you Jill
A special thank you to all those who helped through her journey. A Service for Jillian will be held at Alexandra House Chapel, 570 Alexandra St, Te Awamutu on Thursday, May 25, 2023 at 11.00am, followed by a private cremation. All communications to the Harpur family, PO Box 137, Te Awamutu.
Te Awamutu Funeral Services, FDANZ

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EDWARDS, Kenneth Arthur (Ken)

On 18th May 2023 peacefully at home in Carterton. Aged 79. Dearly loved husband of Phillippa. Much loved father and father-in-law to Felicity and Mike, Gareth and Amanda, Bradley and Tiffany, Derek and Marcia. Beloved Poppa to Isabella, Lucia, Francesca, Hannah, Ashley, Ruby, Meg, Poppy, Alice, Lily, Clara, Sophie and Liam. Loved brother of Megan and the late Joan and Lorraine. A service for Ken will be held in the Richmond Chapel, 10 Richmond Road, Carterton, onTuesday 23rd May 2023, at 2.00pm. Messages to the Edwards Family, C/- PO Box 185, Carterton 5743, or visit Ken’s tribute page at www.tributes.co.nz...

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LYONS, Fr. Manus Roderick

Of Paraparaumu. On May 20th, 2023, at Wellington Hospital. Aged 75 years. A Loved and respected Priest. Loved brother and brother-
in-law of the late Colm
and Rosaleen, the late Fionnghuala and the late Brendan, Kevin and ‘Aloma, and Maire Much loved by his nieces and nephews.
Requiescat in Pace.
Messages to “the Lyons family” may be placed in Fr Manus’s tribute book at www.tributes.co.nz... or posted C/- PO Box 723, Paraparaumu. A Requiem Mass for Fr Manus will be held at Our Lady of Kapiti Church, Presentation Way (off Milne Drive), Paraparaumu, on Thursday, May 25th, 2023, at 11.00am, followed by a private cremation.

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LOCKYER, Susannah Maree

31.05.1951 — 20.05.2023
Passed at Christchurch Hospital after a short illness. Loved daughter of Walter Lockyer and Esme Lockyer nee Mackle. Loved mother of Mark Thomas Wilson, Nanasu of Towa Esme, Yannis Walter, and Willem. Loved sister and sister-in-law of Catherine Anne and Ian, Mary-anne, Kevin (deceased), Lynette and Bill. Family farewell and a Celebration of Susannah’s life will held, please contact the email below for details markkramnz@yahoo.com

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ORME, Valerie Hazel (Val)

Passed away peacefully at Iona Enliven Care Home, Oamaru on Saturday, May 20, 2023. Aged 87 years. Dearly love wife of the late Des. Loved mother and mother-in-law of Bronwyn (deceased), Stuart and Elaine, Philip and Georgina, Peter and Rebecca, and Alister. Loved Grandma of Michael, Sarah, Richard, Katherine, Alice, Ben, Isaac, Zoe, Gareth, Callum, and Meredith. Loved Granny the great to Ruby, Timothy, Luke, Emmett, Ella, and Blake. No flowers by request but a donation to (Motor Neurone Disease) MND New Zealand, PO Box 240366, Royal Oak Auckland 1345, would be appreciated or may be left at the service. A service for Val will be held in the Orwell Street Chapel, 30 Orwell Street, Oamaru, on Wednesday, May 24, 2023, at 2.00pm.

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GLOWACZ, Marysia Anna

In loving memory of Marysia, born January 1, 1946. Married Jozef Marian Glowacz, Sept 1965. Mother to Ania, Pawel and Janek. Grandmother to Johnny Bentley. We will miss her Pierogi, Sunday lunches and unwavering stubbornness (in a good way). She held that to the end. She waited for us to all be together before she left this plane. She will be greatly missed for a long time. P.S. Micka (her guardian angel) is protecting Mama’s interests in her absence, especially her favourite pillow. RIP Mama, you deserve only the best and to be pain free. A Requiem Mass to celebrate Marysia’s life will be held at Our Lady’s Home of Compassion, 2 Rhine Street, Island Bay, Wellington on Tuesday, May 23, 2023, at 11.00am, thereafter burial at Makara Cemetery.
Lychgate Funerals
FDANZ 385 0745
www.lychgate.co.nz...

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HOUSTON, Beverley Rae (Rae)

On April 20, 2023, at The Bellevue, in her 95th year, dearly loved wife of the late Gordon, much loved and respected mother and mother-in-law of Greg and Rachel, Stuart, Viv and Phil, treasured Nana Rae of Sophie, Ellen and Callum; Kaleena and Leon; Keegan, Liam and Hamish. Our thanks to staff at The Bellevue for their wonderful care over the past 12 months. Messages to the family of Rae Houston, 19 London Street, Richmond, Christchurch 8013. A memorial service in celebration of Rae’s life will be held at the amended venue and date of Clearwater Resort, Clearwater Avenue, Northwood, Christchurch, on Monday, May 22, 2023, at 2.00pm.

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O’BRIEN, Dennis John

Peacefully on May 14, 2023, at Calvary Hospital, aged 84 years (the Silver Fox at Rest). Dearly loved brother of the late Maurice (Christchurch) and Gerald (Australia), and loved brother-in-law of Mary and Mairi. Bestest Unca Den in the whole wide world of Dee-Ann, Katrina, Debbie, also Kerry and Lana (Aus). Many cherished traits and memories.

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JAMES, Jean Mary

On 12 April 2023 aged 89 at Radius Glaisdale, Hamilton. Dearly loved wife of the late Barry, much loved mum of Lindsay, Jenny, Catherine and Peter, and loved nana and grand-nan of 10 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren.Communications c/- 982 River Rd, Queenwood, Hamilton 3210.

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WEINGERG, Daniel Robert (Dan)

28.05.1948 — 11.05.2023
Passed away peacefully at home. Beloved husband of Wendy. Dearly loved father and father-in-law of Lisa and David King, the late John, Kevin and Cherie and Carolyn. Much loved ‘granddan’ of 9 grandchildren. A celebration of Dan’s life to be held at Piopio Memorial Hall, on Sunday 4th June at 11.00am. A private cremation has been held. Donations to St John Ambulance would be much appreciated. All communications to Weinberg Family, c/- PO Box 241, Te Kuiti 3941.
V J Williams & Sons
Funeral Directors Association of NZ

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FRITZER, Josef

Suddenly on 12 May, 2023; aged 89 years. Dearest companion of Lydia, and friend to Andreyev family.
Lychgate Funerals
FDANZ 385 0745
www.lychgate.co.nz...

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BUCHANAN, Janice (Ann)

Peacefully passed away on 13th May 2023. Loving wife of the late Ross and cherished mother of Grant, Susan and Mark, Helen and Tony. Loving nan of her 8 grandchildren and Nan-Nan to her 6 great-grandchildren.
“We can now travel oh so many roads together”.
A private service has been held, at Mum’s request.

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PEARCY, Bernard William B (Bill)

Peacefully at home on May 15, 2023. Aged 83 years. Dearly loved husband of Priscilla. Much loved father and father-in-law of John and Mandy, and Catherine and Oliver. Proud Pop of Isabel and Colbie. A private cremation has been held. In lieu of flowers, donations in Bill’s memory to Nelson Tasman Hospice would be appreciated. Messages to 4 Hari Way, Mapua 7005.

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HURRY, Ann Eleanor (formerly Booth, née Gillions)

Died November 2022, aged 73. A memorial service will be held tomorrow morning (Sunday), at 11.00am, NZ time in Idaho, United States to commemorate Ann’s life by her family and friends.
Gillions Funeral Services
FDANZ NZIFH

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HOLDAWAY, Ivy Lavina

Passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 14, 2023, aged 99 years. Loving wife of the late William (Bill). Loved mother and mother-in-law of Alan & Lilian, Glenis, and Graham & Keitha. Loved grandmother to her 7 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. A special thanks to the team at Summerset Care Center for their beautiful care of our Mum. In accordance with Ivy’s wishes a private service will be held.
NZIFH

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