REA, Thomas James (Tom)
Passed away peacefully on 21st June 2023, aged 88. Dearly loved husband of Jean for 65 years. Loved father of Janet, Mervyn, Christine, and the late Allan. Father-in-law of Murray and Don. Much loved Pop of his 7 grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren.
Rest in Peace.
A Service for Tom will be held at Alexandra House Chapel, 570 Alexandra St, Te Awamutu, on Tuesday 27th June at 1.00pm, followed by a private cremation. All communications to the Rea family, PO Box 137, Te Awamutu 3840.
Te Awamutu Funeral Services, FDANZ.
LISLE, Irene Hester(nee Rogers)
Passed peacefully on Wednesday, June 21, 2023, at the Kaikoura Rest Home, in her 97th year. Dearly loved mother of Lyn and the late Allan. Loved by her grandchildren Tia, Rana, the late Marina, and Desiree, great-grandchildren Stacey-Brooke, Alar ndra, Cole, Bowie, Korbin, Janae, and Allen, and great-great-grandson Kaycian. A funeral service will be held at St Paul’s Presbyterian Church, Deal St, Kaikoura, on Saturday, June 24, 2023, at 11.30am, followed by burial at Kaikoura Public Cemetery.
COSSAR, Judith Ann (Jude)
In the care of Southland Hospital on Saturday, June 17, 2023, aged 71 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Rex and loved stepmother of James. A private cremation has been held.
SMITH, Derrell Jean
On June 20, 2023, died peacefully at the Marlborough Hospice, after a brief illness, in her 80th year. Much loved and treasured wife of Brian and former wife of the late Norman Clark. A loved and adored mother of Martin, Anita, and baby Natalia, and mother-in-law of Louise Douglas and John Clelland and grandmother of Samuel; Emma, Gus and Charlie. Loved step-mother of Helen, Gary, Amanda and Cathy and their families. Messages to c/- PO Box 9, Blenheim 7240 or www.cloudybayfunerals.co.nz... In lieu of flowers, a donation to the Marlborough Hospice would be appreciated or may be made at the service. At Derrell’s request, cremation has taken place with a Memorial Service to be held at the Springlands Chapel, Cloudy Bay Funeral Services, 15 Boyce Street on Monday 26 June at 10.30am. The service will be livestreamed and can be viewed on the Cloudy Bay Funeral Services website.
For those wishing to honour Derrell’s love of walking, meet at Burleigh Bridge at 1.00pm for a walk through the olives.
McGUIGAN, Jodie Dion
On June 21, 2023, at
the Marlborough Hospice, Blenheim, aged 47 years. Loved father of Axel, son of Bruce and Patricia and brother of Ross and Craig. At Jodie’s request, a private cremation has taken place.
STAFFORD, William Dean Ruka (Deano)
On June 22, 2023, passed away peacefully at the Marlborough Hospice, aged 68 years. Much loved husband of Jan. Treasured father and father-in-law of Justina, Nicole, Piri, and a loved Poppa of Jude, Ruby-Lou, Emily, Isla and all his mokopuna. A much loved brother, uncle, cuz and friend to many. Messages to c/- PO Box 9, Blenheim 7240 or www.cloudybayfunerals.co.nz... Dean will be welcomed onto the Tuamatene Marae, Grovetown, on Friday, June 23 at 10.30am, with his Tangi to be celebrated on Saturday, June 24 at 11.00am, followed by interment at the Maori Island Urupa.
JOHNSTONE, Kerry Brian
‘Gun Shearer’
On 21st June 2023 in Shepparton, Victoria, Australia, aged 82 years. Loved father of Sam (Cynthia), Karen, Maxine, and Peter; father-in-law, grandfather and great-grandfather. Loved son of the late Ted and Jean Johnstone, loved brother of Graham and Colin; brother-in-law, uncle and friend. Former team member and captain of the NZ international test shearing team; Golden Shears finalist and team manager of the Scotland and USA shearing teams.
“A man truly dedicated
to his craft, R.I.P.,
the final blow is done”.
Messages can be left on Kerry’s tribute page at www.tributes.co.nz...
HUGHES, Patricia Gweneth (Pat) (nee Dinsdale)
Passed away the evening of Friday, June 16th aged 81. Loved wife of the late Brian and mother of Deborah, Bronwyn and Sarah. Grandmother of Stephen, Libby, Michal, Emily, Sophie, Joseph, Liam, Jakob, Georgia and Harper. Thanks to the staff and board of Hillview for their care and attention over these past, few difficult weeks. A service to celebrate Patricia’s life will be held at St Lukes Anglican Church, 85 Esplanade, Te Kuiti, on Monday June 26th at 11am. Tributes can be left on our website www.vjwilliams.co.nz.... All communications to Hughes Family c/- PO Box 241, Te Kuiti 3941.
In the care of
V J Williams & Sons
Funeral Directors Association of NZ
STANSFIELD, Jill Edna
On Monday 19 June 2023, Jill passed away peacefully at Wellington Hospital, aged 85 years. Loved mother and mother-in-law of Linda and Carl, Chris and Marian, grandma of Jack, sister of Betty, Pat and the late Bob and devoted supporter of the Kapiti community. Sincere thanks to the doctors and nurses at Wellington Hospital and the wonderful staff at Summerset on the Coast. A memorial/celebration of Jill’s life will be held in the Leisure Centre at Summerset on the Coast, 104 Realm Drive, Paraparaumu, on Wednesday 5th July 2023, at 9.30am.
NELSON, Joyce Patricia Mary (nee Riley)
Peacefully at Village at the Park, Wellington, on 17 June 2023. Aged 95. Loved wife of Eugene (Hugh) (dec). Beloved sister to Jim and Trevor (dec) and sister-in-law to Peggy and Denise (dec). Beloved mother of Bruce, Mark (dec), Peter, Louise, Paul and Michelle. Loved Nana to all her grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchild. We express our appreciation to the Village at the Park, Newtown, for their love and care of Joyce throughout her journey of care. In lieu of flowers, donations to Wellington Free Ambulance would be appreciated and may be online at
YOUNG, Christopher (Chris)
On June 18, 2023, tragically, as a result of an accident in North Canterbury, aged 60 years. Much loved father of Acacia. Loved husband of Donna who died in the same accident. Loved brother of Sheila, and Peter and uncle of Garry, Wendy, and Charles. Long time friend of Jackie.
Wairarapa Funeral Services
www.wairarapafunerals.co.nz...
FDANZ, Masterton
HARLEN, Denis George (George)
Passed away peacefully at Shona McFarlane Retirement Village, Lower Hutt, on Sunday 18th June 2023. Dearly loved husband of Lorraine. Loved father to Shane, Kevin, Sandra, Karen, Dean and their partners, and stepfather to Glen, Debbie and Grant and their partners. Grandad and great-grandad to all his grandchildren. In accordance with George’s wishes, a private cremation has taken place.
SUMMERFIELD, Barbara Ann
On June 20, 2023, at Ashburton. Beloved wife of the late Don, and mother and mother-in-law of Michael and Vicki, Paul and Fiona, Patrick and Wendy, Donald and Marie, Mary and Rob, and Trish. Gran of Angela, Kent, the late Rachel, Mark, Claire, Michael, Kate, Debbie, Peter, Linda, Ben, Scott, Kendra, Angus, and their partners, and great-Gran of George, Nico, Samuel, Beau, Brady, Scarlet, Lockie, Max, Ruby, Lilly, Will, Athena, Frankie, Alfie, Freya, Louis, Ileana, Isla, Oliver, Archie, Hunter, Micah and Miller.
‘Rest In Peace’.
The family thank Mum’s supportive friends and the staff at Rosebank for their loving care. Messages to the Summerfield family, PO Box 472, Ashburton 7740. A Requiem Mass will be held in celebration of Mum’s life at the Holy Name Church, Sealy St, Ashburton, on Saturday, June 24 commencing at 10.30am, followed by private cremation at the Ashburton Crematorium.
RAWSTRON, Katherine Egidia Mackenzie(nee Douglas)
26.2.1948 — 16.6.2023
Kathy passed away peacefully at Mary Doyle, surrounded by her loving family, on Friday 16 June 2023. Beloved wife of William (Bill), mum to Rachael, Nicholas, Kate and Richard, mother-in-law to Jared and Sherylene and Nana Kith Kath to her five grandchildren. Dearly loved sister, sister-in-law, auntie and cousin. The family would like to thank the staff of Reeve House for their wonderful kind care in her final months. A celebration of her life will be held at The Old Church, 199 Meeanee Road, Meeanee, on Saturday, 24 June 2023, at 2.30pm. Messages to the family can be sent C/o Mary Doyle, 1 Karenema Drive, Havelock North.
DINNISS, Alistair Mark (Mark)
Passed away suddenly in Singapore on 12th June 2023. Cherished husband of Jude. Much loved father and grandfather, brother, and friend. A celebration of Mark’s life will be held at the Magnolia Room of Besoul Funerals, 12 Gumfield Drive, Warkworth, on Saturday, 24th June 2023, at 1.00pm. To view the livestream go to
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