Death Notices

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

Recent Notices in New Zealand

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FIFE, Maureen

There is a sacredness in our tears
So many wonderful memories over the years
The best Grandma any child could ever wish for.
Gone to be with Grandad,
no pain any more.
We so love you Gran, forever in our hearts and memories.
Debbie, Pearce and Kalea xxx

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DEWHIRST, Roger Graham

On April 21, 2023 at North Shore Hospital, aged 93 years. Dearly loved husband of Ann. Much loved father of Michael, Paul, Christine, Mark and their families. A service will be held at the Warkworth Anglican Christ Church, Church Hill, Warkworth on Friday, May 5 at 11.00am, followed by interment at Te Kapa Cemetery. For further details see www.jasonmorrison.co.nz...

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MULHOLLAND, Michael David (Jimmy)

Passed away at Balclutha Hospital on Thursday, April 20, 2023, aged 67. Beloved father to Jasmine and Kyle, former partner of Lee, and brother to Wendy, John and Allen. Jimmy came from Invercargill and more recently from Kaitangata, he will be deeply missed by his family and friends. A special thanks to the staff at Balclutha Hospital for their care and support of Michael in his final hours. As per Jimmy’s wishes, a private family service has been held.

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MacDONALD, Shaun (Michael Shaun)

Suddenly at home on Wednesday 19 April 2023,
58 years young. Beloved husband of Julie. Loved father and father-in-law of Teri
and Paddy, and Bryce and Jayne. Cherished Grandfather of Roman, Saxon, Ardy; Austin, Briar, and Zander. Son of the late Rita and Neil Macdonald. In preference to flowers, please consider a donation to St Johns Ambulance

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CAMERON, Mary Patricia

Passed away on Thursday 20 April 2023 at Wellington Hospital, aged 80 years. Much loved mother and mother-in-law of Sarah and Brendon. Adored Grandma (Gma) of Ben and Alex. Mary’s Requiem Mass will be celebrated in the Church of St Joseph, Brougham Street, Mt Victoria, Wellington, on Friday 28 April at 11.00am, followed by burial at Makara Cemetery. Please feel free to dress in colourful clothes for Mary. Messages for the family may be sent to “The Family of Mary Cameron” c/- PO Box 50-347, Porirua 5240.
Funeral arrangements have been made by Larry Greco.

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THAWLEY, John Robert

04.08.1945 — 22.04.2023
Passed away peacefully in his sleep. Loved by all that knew him but especially his wife, the late Judi, Children Carolyn, and Andrew, and son-in-law Gregory, grandchildren; Taylah, Tiana, Brodie and Skye. Loved brother of Alan (Scotland). Loved brother-in-law of Ann, and Carol and loved uncle to all his nieces and nephews. Loved cousin of the ‘Nelson Thawleys’. Messages my be addressed to ‘The Thawley Family’ C/- 19 London Street, Christchurch 8013. Flowers respectfully declined but donations to Parkinsons New Zealand would be appreciated and may be made at https

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BUCHANAN, Brenda Anne

Taken from us suddenly at Wellington Hospital on Saturday 22nd April 2023, aged 52 years. Beloved mother of Payton and Max. All messages to ’The Buchanan Family’ c/- PO Box 4016, New Plymouth 4340, or online at wabraham.co.nz/notices In lieu of flowers, donations to Tutaki Youth Inc. would be appreciated and may be left at the service. A service for Brenda will be held at the Stratford War Memorial Hall, Miranda Street, Stratford on Friday 28th April 2023 at 10.00am, followed by a private cremation.
A friend to all. The biggest heart you will ever find.

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MORGAN, James Anzac (Jim)

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Our darling Jim has gone to the great fishing spot in the sky. Dad was just two days away from celebrating his 83rd birthday on Anzac Day when he passed peacefully at home with us by his side, on Sunday 23 April 2023. Dearly loved husband and soulmate of Aroha, treasured daddio of Scot (Laura) and Tracie (Fred), and most beloved and cherished Koro, uncle, brother, friend, and general all round superstar of so many.
“Kua hinga te totara o te wao nui a Tane”
(A great totara tree of the Forest of Tane has fallen).
All messages to the Morgan family, c/- 167 John F Kennedy Drive, Palmerston North. In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to Arohahui Hospice or Lavender Blue. The service for Jim will be held in Beauchamp Crematorium Chapel, 167 John F Kennedy Drive, Milson, Palmerston North, on Tuesday 2 May 2023 at 2.00pm.

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SANDERS, (Emily) Lucille(nee Latimer)

Passed away after a short illness on 22 April 2023 at Waikato Hospital, Hamilton, aged 102 years. Loved wife of Mervyn, and loving and much loved mother of Verity, Jennifer and John (deceased). Loving Grandmother of her 8 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren, and her step-granddaughter and 2 step-great-grandsons. A funeral service will be held on Thursday 27th April at 11.00am at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 91 Tuhikaramea Road, Dinsdale, Hamilton, followed by an internment at Newstead Park Cemetery. All communications to the Sanders family, C/- PO Box 5523, Frankton, Hamilton 3242.

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MORTIMER, Sarah Robyn

Passed away Sunday 23rd April 2023. A dearly loved wife of Tim. Loved daughter of Leo and Helen Mortimer and loved daughter-in-law of Nick and Enid. Cherished by her daughters-in-law, cousins and friends. A service for Sarah will be held at Cedarwood, 17 Parata Street, Waikanae, on Saturday 29th April 2023 at 2.00pm, followed by a private cremation. Messages of condolence may be sent to the Waikanae Funeral Home, PO Box 300, Waikanae 5250. For those who can’t attend Sarah’s service will be live streamed. Please go to this link https

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BULLOT, Donald Selwyn

18th May 1930 —
23rd April 2023
Peacefully passed away. Cherished partner of Molly. Loving husband to the late Maureen Bullot. Loving father and father-in-law to Jennifer and Mata Wikeeta, Lynette Chitham, Debra and Mike (and George Kohi), Diane and Graeme Williams (Australia), Graham and Hope Bullot. Special Pop and Great-Pop to all his beautiful grandchildren. The service for Don will be held on Wednesday 26th April at 2.00pm, Newstead Cemetery Chapel, followed by burial. All communications to Debra Kohi, 272 Te Kawa Road, RD 3, Te Awamutu, phone 027 254 9658.

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REEVE, Graham (Kenneth Graham)

Passed away peacefully at home in Gisborne, surrounded by his family, on Wednesday, April 19, 2023, aged 91 years. Loved and respected husband of Lor na for 67 years. Much loved father of Pip and John (Levy), Christine and Wayne (Barnett), and grandfather of Henry and Lydia.

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LEEMING, Margaret (nee Shaw)

After a long illness, Margaret passed away peacefully as she slept, at home, on April 22, 2023. Dearly loved wife of Brian (Ralph), mother and mother-in-law of Garry and Robyn, Leslee and Roger, Shane and Megan. Much loved Grandmother of Tim, Ben, Sam, Allan, Patricia, Tayler, Jamie, Jacob, and Great-Grandmother of Dean, and Sage. As per Margaret’s wishes a private memorial service will be held on Wednesday, April 26, 2.00pm at her home.
Finally at rest.

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BROWN, Alan William (Bill)

Passed away peacefully on 20th April 2023, after a short illness. Dearly loving husband of the late Joan. Loving partner of Maureen. Much loved father of the late Murray. Cherished father-in-law to Sandy and loving father to Delwyn. Proud Grandad and Great Grandad to Emma, Isabella and Julia; Nick, Doleena and Ruby; Dale, Simone, Darcy and Conrad; Lisa and Bryce; Kelly, Kurt, Arla and Iver. Bill will be sadly missed by all his family and many friends. Service to be held at 1.00pm, on Wednesday 26th April, at Charlemagne Lodge, 2 Loop Road, Te Puna. Messages may be sent to the Brown family, c/- Hope Family Funerals, 4 Keenan Road, RD 3, Tauranga 3173.

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KING, Patricia Margaret

On Friday 14 April 2023 at Hutt Hospital, aged 91. Dearly loved partner of Colin Heath, wife of the late Colin (Tom) King, much loved Mum of Gloria & Ed, Philip (deceased), Bruce (Bert) & Teri, and their families. Many thanks to the wonderful staff at Hutt Hospital for their care of Mum. A private memorial service has been held.

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