Death Notices

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

Recent Notices in New Zealand

Death

WILKES, Samuel (Sammy)

On Tuesday 25 April 2023 passed away suddenly at Waikato Hospital, aged 20 years. Deeply loved son of Sharon. Cherished grandson of the late Bob and Fay Lye; Hilary and Derek Wilkes (UK). Also loved by all of his extended family and friends.
‘No words can express
our sadness.’
A service to celebrate Sammy’s beautiful soul will be held at Woolertons’ Funeral
Home Chapel, 8 Railside Place, Hamilton, on Tuesday 2nd May at 1.00pm. Correspondence to the Wilkes family, C/- PO Box 276, Hamilton 3240.

Death

ROSS, Tornella Richmond (Torrie) (nee Sturgess)

Beloved wee Aunty of Vicki, Chris, Hayden and Courtney Finlayson (Mossburn); Alan Thomas, Amy, and Nora Sturgess (Auckland), and the late twins Sandra and Sharon Sturgess (Invercargill).
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.

Death

GOODIN, Peter William (Pete)

Passed peacefully and quickly at Taranaki Base Hospital on Monday 17 April 2023, aged 93 years. Dearly loved husband of Gay (deceased) and Isabel. Loved Dad and father-in-law of Sue Jones and Brett, and Karen. Grandfather of Cameron and Narelle. Loved step-father of Peter and Raewyn, Colin and Yvonne, Cheryl and Graham, Roger and Judy, and Janene. All messages to ‘The Goodin Family’, c/- PO Box 4016, New Plymouth 4340, or online at wabraham.co.nz/notices In accordance with Pete’s wishes, a private service has been held.

Death

LINDSAY, Andrew Bruce (Andy)

Passed away suddenly at home on Monday, 17th April 2023. Aged 49 Years. Very devoted husband to Yvette. Adored and loving father to Grace and Holly. A private family farewell has taken place. All communications to The Lindsay Family, c/- 262 Ohaupo Road, Te Awamutu 3800.

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PARKES, Gail Maria

On Tuesday, 18th April 2023 at Waikato Hospital. Much loved wife of Leo. Cherished mother of Trevor, Eric and Colin. Adored Nana to seven grandchildren and two great-gandchildren. A private service has been held for Gail, followed by cremation. All communications to Parkes Family c/- PO Box 241, Te Kuiti 3941.
VJ Williams & Sons, Funeral Directors Association of NZ

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MACDONALD, Michael Shaun (Shaun)

Beloved youngest son of the late Neil and Rita Macdonald, loved brother and brother-in-law of Heather and Allan White, Denise and Noel Bishop, Eon and Chrissie Macdonald.
Taken suddenly - never had a chance to say goodbye, will be missed by us all.

Death

SCOTT, Constance Dorothy (Connie)

Passed away peacefully on Saturday 22 April 23, aged 96 years at Molly Ryan Rest Home. Loved sister of Dulcie (Brunton), Edna (Neilson), Corrie, and Don. Valued wife of Don Scott, the Ngaere Butcher. Mum to Jenny and Lyn, and Nan to Patrick and Eric. And a faithful friend to many throughout her life. Connie’s passing leaves an irreplaceable gap in all our lives. A private farewell and cremation has been held for Connie on the 26 April 2023.
a simple cremation
& burials

Ph 0800 236 236

Death

WADE (CHAPMAN), Mary Hamilton

C.A. Scotland. Born Netherton, Wishaw, Scotland, 18th June 1927. Passed away 21st April 2023 in Masterton N.Z. Much loved and respected Mum of older daughter, Jennifer and Tony, (Featherston), Charles and Ann, (York, England). Very much adored and loved Granny of Claire, Meghan, Beth and Dan and Alice. Much loved Grandma of Jamie and Deanna, and Alastair. Proud Great-Grandma of Bonnie and Angus. Much loved sister of John and Beryl and the late May Chapman, (Wishaw, Scotland). Special Aunt Mary of Deirdre; Jamie and Susan, Julia and Honor. Mum taught us all the love of reading, giving time to your children and others and hard work make a good person. In accordance with Mary’s wishes a private service has been held. Mary will return to her beloved Wishaw at a later date. Messages to C/- Jennifer Roberts, PO Box 185, Carterton 5743, or visit www.tributes.co.nz...

Death

BULLOT, Don

To my beloved partner, and dearest sweetheart,
Just a few words to say just before I start.
You lay tall, proud and smartly dressed,
As handsome as the day we met.
A poppy dawned upon your lapel,
That extra touch for your final farewell.
Although it’s the spirit that leaves this place,
It’s the body that bears your smiling face.
Huge hands that once held me with a warm embrace,
My darling sweetheart who kept me safe.
With a tear down my cheek I will stop writing now,
My broken heart needs to heal somehow.

Rest in Peace my sweetheart with all my love
in the arms of our saviour and the good Lord above.
Love you forever, Molly.

Death

HIDDLESTONE, David Jeffrey

On April 21, 2023, passed peacefully at home, with his family by his side. Loving husband of Ruth; Dearly loved father and father-in-law to Juliarna and Niven, Adam and Alyssa, and Dylan and Sandra; Proud Grandfather to Kaitlyn, Jaxon, Lily and Carlin; Son of Sylvia (deceased), and brother of Kevin and Grant (deceased).
Loved and remembered always.

Death

FLAHERTY, Patrick (Pat)

On 23 April 2023. Born Inis Mór, County Galway, Ireland. Loved husband and best friend of the late Betty. Cherished father and father-in-law of Shirley and Russell, and Karen and Andrew. Adored Grandad of Michelle and Ryan. At Pat’s request, a private funeral service will be held. Messages for the family can be sent by email to flahertyfamilynz@gmail.com or left in Pat’s tribute book at www.tributes.co.nz.... In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Wellington Free Ambulance at www.wfa.org.nz....
Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam.

Death

FARIA, Savio

Peacefully passed away on 24 April 2023, aged 69 years. Dearly loved husband of Julie. Loving father and father-in-law of Mikhail and Laura, Keagen and Holly. Cherished grandad f Felix and Quinn. The viewing will be on Saturday 29 April 2023 at the Faria residence from 9.30am to 1.00pm, followed by the service for Savio at St Pius X Catholic Church, 59 Pine Ave, Melville, Hamilton, at 2.00pm. Private cremation.

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MOLENAAR, Jacqueline Iris Maura

Passed away peacefully in Hamilton on 24 April 2023, aged 87 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Adam. Much loved mother and mother-in-law of Adrian & Christine, Vaughn, Maria, Simone & Kelly, Antonia & Darin. Cherished nana of Petra & Chris, Simon, Xavier, Saskia, Scarlet, Annabelle, and Janneke, and great-nana of Oliver & Blake. Requiem Mass will be celebrated at St Mary’s Catholic Church, Seddon Street, Rotorua, tomorrow, Friday 28 April, at 1.00pm, followed by burial in the Sala Street Cemetery.

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GILDAY, Sharon Patricia

Passed away peacefully at Taranaki Base Hospital on Friday 21st April 2023, aged 76 years. Cherished mum of Darrin and adopted mum of Terry and Neil. Treasured sister of Jared, Danny, and Craig.

A service to celebrate the life of Sharon will be held in The Wave Church, 64 Domett Street, Opunake, on Friday 28th April at 12.00 noon, followed by a private cremation. All communications addressed to the family of Sharon Gilday, C/- PO Box 183, Hawera 4640.

Death

LATTIMORE, Murray George

On April 25, 2023, peacefully at Radius Millstream, Ashburton, aged 92 years. Dearly loved husband of the late Gertrude. Much loved father of Kate Holmes, and the late Ian. Loved Grandad of Maire, and Sarah. Messages to the Lattimore family, PO Box 472, Ashburton 7740. In lieu of flowers donations to the Ashburton RSA would be appreciated and may be left at the service. A service for Murray will be held at St John’s Presbyterian Church, Jackson Street, Methven, on Tuesday May 2, commencing at 1.30pm, followed by interment at the Methven Cemetery.

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