WALKHAM, Jill Beatrice
On April 24, 2023, peacefully at Ashburton Hospital, aged 87 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Murray. Much loved mother and mother-in-law of Stuart and Carolyn, Joanne Howard, Kerry and the late Richard France, Ross, Ronda and Phil Chamberlain, and Neroli and Blair Sanson. Loving Nana of all her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Loved sister and sister-in-law. Messages to the Walkham family, PO Box 472 Ashburton 7740. A service to celebrate Jill’s life will be held at St David’s Union Church, Allens Road, Ashburton, on Friday, April 28, commencing at 11.00am, followed by private cremation at the Ashburton Crematorium.
COSTER, Troy Jayden
Tragically taken due to a medical event on 17th April 2023, aged 25. Loving son of Wendy, cherished brother of Iesha, and devoted dad to Kylen.
Loved by many, missed by all. Love you son, fly high.
— Wendy
NELSON, Jill Alexandra (nee Pickering)
Passed away on 25th April, 2023, in her 84th year. Cherished soulmate of the late Trevor, amazing loving mother to Bruce, Craig, Fiona and Alastair. Loved and respected mother-in-law of Jo and Stacey. Adored Nana Jill of Sam, Kate, Hunter, Riley and Maia. Loved sister of Ann (deceased), Clare (deceased) and Mary. A Requiem Mass to celebrate Jill’s life will be held at St Patrick’s Church, Queen Street, Masterton, on Friday, 28th April at 11.00am. Followed by private cremation. The Rosary will be recited in the Church on Thursday, 27th April at 5.00pm.
THOMPSON, June Patricia
Peacefully after a courageous 3 year battle, surrounded family and friends at Hospice South Canterbury on Monday, April 24, 2023. Aged 75. Dearly loved wife and soulmate of Michael. Loved mother and mother-in-law of Shawn and Jocasta, Karl and Shona. Adored nana of Jody, and Emily, and loved by Joachim, and Judson. Heartfelt thanks to the staff of Hospice S.C, Dr Creegan and ChCh specialist Blake Hsu. The Service celebrating June’s life will be held at St Patrick’s Catholic Basilica, Waimate, 3 Timaru Road, Waimate, on Friday, April 28, 2023, at 1.00pm. In lieu of flowers donations to Hospice South Canterbury would be appreciated and can be left at the service. Messages to
ANDERSON, Michael James (Mike)
Peacefully at home after a short illness, on April 24, 2023, aged 52 years. Dearly loved father of Holly and Gemma, a much loved son of Dick and Janet, and an awesome brother of Kerry.
‘Kua hinga he totara i te wao nui a Tane’
Many thanks to the Nursing staff at Christchurch Hospital, Ward A3 and the staff from Health Care Services for their care of Mike. Messages may be addressed to The Family of Mike Anderson, c/- PO Box 39001, Christchurch 8545. In lieu of flowers, donations to Westpac Helicopters would be appreciated and may be made online at airrescue.co.nz/chopper-appeal/. The Funeral Service to Celebrate Mike’s life will be held in the La Vida Centre, 34A Hansons Lane, Upper Riccarton, on May 2, at 1.30pm. Private cremation thereafter.
KELLY, Joy Lorraine Francis
On April 20, 2023, suddenly but peacefully at Ashburton Hospital, aged 86 years. Dearly loved wife of Jim. Much loved mother and mother-in-law of Peter and Elaine (Aus), and Tony and Ellayne. Treasured Nana of Tara and Pete, and Jak and Jess; Hayley and Hamish, and Reece and Karolina, and loved Great-Nana of her 8
great-grandchildren. Messages to the Kelly family, PO Box 472, Ashburton 7740. A private service for Joy has been held.
MUIRSON, James Ronald
Passed away peacefully on April 21, 2023, in the Chatham Islands. Loved husband of Sally. Loved father of Ben and partner Jane, Lyndsey (dec), Stuart and Crissa. Dearly loved grandfather of Leila.
He will be sadly missed.
LOCKE, Jeanie Renfrew Whitelaw
Peacefully in Te Kuiti, in her 83rd year. Loved wife of Graham. Dear mother to Linda and the late Danny Van Selm, Brian and Christine Kenny, Fiona (dec), and step-mother to Malcolm and Warwick. Adored grandmother to Reuben, Georgina, Kyle, Emma, Jamie and Greer. A Service for Jeanie will be held at V J Williams and Sons Chapel on Thursday, 27th April 2023 at 2.00pm, followed by a private cremation. All communications to Locke Family, c/- PO Box 241, Te Kuiti 3941.
In the care of
V J Williams & Sons
Funeral Directors Association of NZ
BARKER-DRAKE, Jean Alison (nee Cameron)
Died on Saturday 22nd April 2023, in her 98th year. Beloved wife of the late Ted Drake and the late Don Barker. Loved mother and mother-in-law of Alan Drake, Brian and Kathy Drake, Dean and Chris Drake, and Alison and Malcolm Thompson. Stepmother and mother-in-law of Andrew Barker, Peter Barker and Ian and Carolyn Barker. Treasured Nana Jean to her 12 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren. A service celebrating a life well lived, will be held for Jean at Elliotts Chapel, 414 Cameron Road, Tauranga, on Friday 28th April 2023 at 1.00pm. Livestream link available at www.elliottsfunerals.co.nz...
BELL Tracey Lynn
29.7.1974 — 14.4.2023
Passed away suddenly at home. Dearly loved Daughter of Ron and Lynn. Loved sister and sister-in-law of Calleigh & Bart Baker. Special Aunty of Dillon, Courtenay and Shaun. A private family service will be held. All communications to the Bell Family, 119 Te Tomo St, Te Awamutu.
Te Awamutu Funeral Services, FDANZ.
BEATTIE, John Stuart
Died at peace, surrounded by his family, on 22 April 2023. Much loved father of Angus, Harriet and George; husband of Anne; grandfather of Addie, Margot and Lucy. Son of Sir David and Lady Beattie; brother of Sarah, Matthew, Bridget, Margie, Libby and Simon. We will be celebrating John’s life in Wellington at Old St Paul’s, 34 Mulgrave Street, on Friday 5 May at 2.30pm. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Malaghan Institute would be appreciated. Messages for the family can be sent care of Lychgate Funerals, 306 Willis Street, Aro Valley, Wellington 6011.
Lychgate Funerals
FDANZ 385 0745
www.lychgate.co.nz...
WHITCOMBE, Erola Mary
Died at Summerset, Paraparaumu, on 18 April 2023. A celebration of Erola’s amazing life will be held at St Peter’s Hall, Paekakariki, on Thursday 27 April at 2.00pm. Please wear something yellow to honour Erola.
WAKEFIELD, Timothy David
27.08.1946 — 23.04.2023
Tim passed away quickly but peacefully, in ICU at Timaru Hospital, aged 76 years. He is a greatly loved dad, grandfather and best friend, and is so deeply missed by his family; Kim, Jamie, Madison, Alex, and Lewis Sugrue (Timaru); Penny, Steve, Ben, and Cassie Compton (Timaru); Andy, Juliana, and Gabriel Wakefield (Adelaide); and Jo Wakefield (Timaru). Tim was the eldest son of Harry and Natalie Wakefield (both dec, from Picton), and dearly loved brother of Judy Frazer (Picton), Andrew Wakefield (dec) and Jeremy Wakefield (Nelson). He was a much loved brother-in-law, and uncle of his nieces and nephews. Dad was a proud Perano, an avid fisherman, a teacher, a drinker of flat whites in a tulip cup with one sugar, and an enthusiastic reader of books while taking an afternoon ‘zizz’ on the couch. Dad enjoyed living out at Rangitata Huts, and will be missed by his friend Kathy and his fishing mates.
Requiescat in pace Dad - Rest in Peace.
A funeral service for Tim will be held at Sacred Heart Basilica, Craigie Avenue, Timaru, on Friday, April 28, at 1.00pm, thereafter private cremation. Tim was passionate about his work with the McKinnon’s Creek Salmon Hatchery, donations to this organisation would be appreciated and may be left at the service. Messages to 148c Morgans Road, Timaru 7910.
LAW, David Malcolm
At age 64, passed away peacefully at dawn on April 22nd, 2023, with his wife and three children by his side. He was a loving husband to Susanne (Sue), an amazing dad to Nicholas, Gena and Stacey. Father-in-law to Rachel, Phil Wild and John Cameron. Poppa to Zoe and Robin.
A true visionary
and remarkable man,
taken too soon.
We would like to invite family and friends to celebrate his life at Northgate Community Church, 14A Haynes Place, Rototuna, Hamilton - 1.30pm on Thursday, April 27th.
SCHIJNS, Johanna (Anneke)
Peacefully at home on April 23, 2023 surrounded by family - Joe, Robert, Ingrid, James, Fernanda, Jack, Santiago, Luisa and Alex and in the thoughts of Marlies, Luc, Tim and Isabella in Amsterdam. Anneke and family would like to give a special thanks to Dr. Dunphy, Dr. Turnbull, the amazing staff of Malvina Major and everyone who provided care and support during her illness. In lieu of flowers, any donations to Parkinson’s Association of New Zealand. A mass to celebrate Anneke’s life will be held at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church, 37 Doctor Taylor Terrace, Johnsonville on Thursday, April 27 at 11.00am.
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