DAVIS, Leonard Cedric
Leonard passed away on Friday, April 28, 2023 after a long illness in Waikato Hospital. I will miss your conversations and wisdom and most of all as a loving brother.
Fly with the angels
with love and memories
— Your sister Judith Marquis, Tauranga.
van DAM, Christina Johanna
Passed away peacefully on 29 April 2023, aged 94 years, at Atawhai Assisi Home. Dearly loved wife of the late Frank. Much loved mother and mother-in-law of Vincent (dec), Rudy & Annelies, Lindy & Michael, Geoff & Sue. Cherished Oma of 10 grandchildren and 9 great-grandchildren. The family would like to thank all the staff at Atawhai Assisi Rest Home and Hospital for their loving care. Requiem Mass will be celebrated at St Joseph’s Catholic Church, 1 Victoria Avenue, Morrinsville, on Friday 12 May at 11.00am, followed by private cremation.
Rust in Vrede lieve Oma
HENDERSON, Raymond Robert (Ray)
Passed away peacefully in Whanganui, after a long illness, on Friday 28th April 2023, aged 79 years. A loved son, brother, husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather, and a friend to many. Ray has been laid to rest in the Rangiatea Urupa, Otaki.
REWI, Hone Reremoana (John)
On April 27, 2023, peacefully at his home, aged 82 years. A much loved husband of Theresa. A loved father and father-in-law of Darin and Ria (Canada); Daneille and Hamish Fletcher (Nelson); Jacqui and Andy Watson, and Papa of all his Moko and Moko Moko. Messages to 13/40 Weld Street, Blenheim 7201 or www.cloudybayfunerals.co.nz... At John’s insistence, a private cremation has been held.
McDOWELL, Robert Walter
Peacefully at home, aged 82 years. Loved husband of Kay (nee Dixon). Loved father and father in-law of Mark*, Dion and Linda, Aaron and Rebekah and Jason*. Proud and much loved Pop of Hannah and Chris, Breanna and Marcus, Teegan and Riley. Best friend of Geoff. Respected family member of the Dixon and McDowell families. A graveside service to celebrate Rob’s life will be held at the Tuatapere Cemetery on Wednesday, May 3 at 2.00pm. Messages to 37 Papatotara Road, Tuatapere 9260 or you can go to Rob’s Tribute page at mwfunerals.co.nz/s/rob
(*denotes deceased)
KATON, Angus Vincent
On Saturday, April 22, 2023, at Golden View Care Home, Cromwell, aged 83 years. Dearly loved husband of Marg, loved father and father-in-law of Carina and Stu, Dean and Shirley, and Justine, much loved Poppa of Jess; Bradley, and Seren, Ashlea, and Meihana; Mike and Lisa, Jayden and Tarryn, and great-Poppa of Casey, and Mikaere. As per Angus’ wishes, a private family gathering and cremation has been held. Messages to 20 Matthews Crescent, Printers Bay, Cromwell 9310.
BRUCE, Kathryn May (née Henderson)
Peacefully on 28 April 2023, at Jean Sandel Retirement Village, aged 83 years. Beloved wife of the late Gordon; loved mother of Stuart and Sonia, Malcolm and Christine, and Heather (deceased); treasured nana of Logan and Amy, Andrea and Caleb, Daniel and Victoria, Anthony and Georgia, Brittney, and Joshua; loved sister of June and Baden (deceased), and Jimmy (deceased). A service to celebrate Kath’s life will be held at St Andrew’s Presbyterian Church, 72 Liardet Street, New Plymouth on Wednesday, 3 May 2023 at 11.00am, followed by private cremation.
STRATFORD, Bevan John
Died suddenly in Richmond, aged 52 years. A loved brother, uncle and friend. A service to celebrate Bevan’s life will be held at Wakapuaka Crematorium, Atawhai Drive, Nelson, on Tuesday, May 2, 2023 at 2.00pm.
FORD, Gordon Rex (Rex)
Of Paraparaumu, formerly of Wadestown and Nelson. Peacefully at Sevenoaks, Paraparaumu, on Thursday 27 April 2023. Aged 95 years. Dearly loved husband of Dorothy. Loved father and father-in-law of Joanne, Christopher (dec) & Christine, and Jonathan & Melanie. A much loved grandfather of his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. A service to celebrate Rex’s life will be held at the Funeral Home Chapel, 9-11 Hinemoa Street, Paraparaumu, on Friday 5 May 2023 at 11.00am, to be followed by private cremation. Messages to "The Ford Family" PO Box 119, Paraparaumu 5254.
MACLAREN, Anne Joyce
Died in Cambridge on 29 April 2023, 2 days short of her 89th birthday. Loving wife of the late John Maclaren. Elder sister of the late Christine Calveley. Loving mother to Helen, Ken, Lesley, and Frances. Loving Granny to her 9 grandchildren and Great-Granny to 10. Her funeral will be held at the Cambridge Baptist Church on Tuesday 2 May at 9.00am.
PETTERSON, George Albert
On Friday April 28th 2023 peacefully at Hutt Hospital; Aged 93 years. Loved husband of the late Chew Yoong, father and father-in-law of Orlon & Lynnaire, Kelsey & Vanessa; Grandfather of Tiana and Elisabeth; Eldest brother of Jean, Laurie and Judith. A service for George will be held in Cornwall Manor cnr of Knights Road and Cornwall Street, Lower Hutt on Wednesday May 3rd at 2.00pm, followed by private cremation. All messages to “the Petterson family”, c/- PO Box 30 127, Lower Hutt
MORTIMER, Hilary Christina
Peacefully, surrounded by her family at Rowena Jackson, on Saturday, April 29, 2023; aged 85 years. Much loved wife of the late Ted Mortimer, loved and best Mum and mother-in-law to Angela and Pete, Karen and Trev, Scot, Yvette, and Watson and Christine, dearly loved Nana Dear of Kim, Todd, Ginia, Amanda, Mac, Tiffany, Garrett, Michael, Thomas, Kayla, Jasmine, and Caitlyn, and her 13 great-grandchildren. Loved daughter of Chas* and Alice* Archer, loved sister of Robin*, Rayna*, Linley*, Watson*, Nancy*, Jill and Alwyn*, loved daughter-in-law and friend of Lizzie* and Tedo* Mortimer, and sister-in-law to Denny* and Wattie* Muir, a loved auntie Hill to her many nieces and nephews. A special thank-you to Evelyn and the wonderful staff at Rowena Jackson who took such great care of Hilary for the last 6 years. At Hilary’s request, a graveside service will be held on Tuesday, May 2, at 2.00pm, at Eastern Cemetery Block 53. If you wish to view the service via livestream, go to the Avenal Park website obituaries page and click on the link Hilary’s page. Messages to the Mortimer family, 736 Queens Drive, Invercargill 9810.
(*denotes deceased)
WATSON, Alec
(RNZN No. 5493) On April 28, 2023, passed away peacefully at St Albans Retirement Village, in his 99th year. Dearly loved husband of the late Betty for 68 years, much loved and loving father and father-in-law of Gaye and John Philpott, Dale and Charlie Brown, Sally Watson and Robin Smith, Reid and Virginia Watson. Loved grandad of James and Logan, Anna and Jonny, Kate and Josh; Louis, and Aimee; Oliver; Joshua and Emily, and Bridey. Special thanks to all the staff at St Albans Retirement Village for all the wonderful love and support given to Alec. Messages may be addressed to The Family of the late Alec Watson, c/- PO Box 39001, Christchurch 8545. A Service to Celebrate and Remember Alec’s life will be held in our Westpark Chapel, 467 Wairakei Road, Burnside, on Wednesday, May 3 at 2.00pm. Private cremation thereafter.
MAAS, Huub (Maria Hubertus Johannes Wilhelmus)
8.9.1935 — 25.4.2023
Died suddenly in Napier. Loved husband of the late Elly Maas-Tenge, Pap of Kos Maas & Rachel Simons, Els Maas & Erika Mackay, Opa of Johnny, Zahra & Josiah, Sibling & Uncle of relatives in The Netherlands. In accordance with Huub’s wishes a private cremation has been held. A gathering to celebrate his life will be held in July. Messages can be sent to 11a Lighthouse Rd, Napier 4110. In lieu of flowers, donations to the ‘Fred Hollows Foundation’ would be greatly appreciated.
‘Blijf altijd braaf en goed, bij alles wat je doet’
HEWITT, John Robert
(Originally from Christchurch) On April 17, 2023, passed away suddenly in his home of Hanmer Springs. Loved son of the late Joyce and Jack Hewitt, and beloved brother of Vivien. Many thanks to St John for their care of John. Messages may be addressed to The Family of the late John Hewitt, c/- PO Box 39001, Christchurch 8545. In lieu of flowers, donations to St John would be appreciated and may be made online at stjohn.org.nz. The Funeral Service for John will be held in our Westpark Chapel, 467 Wairakei Road, Burnside, on Friday, May 5, at 2.00pm, private cremation thereafter. Interment to follow at a later date at Belfast Cemetery.
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