SAUNDERS, Rita Martha
On Thursday, April 20, 2023, peacefully at Essie Summers Retirement Home, aged 94 years. Loved wife of the late Allan, mother and mother-in-law of Fred and Lynda, Susan and Barry, Lorraine and Bryan, Barry, Helen and Judith. Grandmother to her 6 grandchildren and 9 great-grandchildren. Our grateful thanks and appreciation go to the Dementia and Hospital Wards at Essie Summers Retirement Home for looking after Rita over the past 5 years. Messages to the family of the late Rita Saunders, C/- 29 Cowes Street, Avondale, Christchurch 8061. At Rita’s request, a private family gathering is to be held.
McCARTHY, Simon James
After a short illness, on Friday, April 21, 2023, aged 66. Former husband of Kathryn. Loved father of Benjamin and David. Loved brother of Jane, Jonathan, Jeremy, Sarah, Adam, and Kate. Son of the late Mary and James (Jim).
“Hi, looks like I’m dead this time. I would sincerely like to thank you all for being a part of my life and for everything you’ve done for me. My grateful thanks,
Simon McCarthy.
PS
KIRIKINO, Guy (Henry)
Of The Village Palms, formerly of Doyleston. On Friday, April 21, 2023, at Christchurch Hospital. Aged 66 years. Much loved special friend of Diane, cherished second dad of Kris, and devoted second Grandad to Ellen and Riley. Father of Billie Jean and Mira, special brother of Boyso, and loved by nieces, nephews, whanau, and many muso friends.
“You can now rest in peace. We all love you Guy.”
A special thank you to Lakewood Rest Home and The Village Palms. We will farewell Guy at Canterbury Crematorium Chapel, corner of Linwood Ave and Keighleys Road, Bromley, Christchurch, at 11.00am, on Wednesday, April 26.
MILNE, Yvonne Joy
On Thursday, April 20, 2023, at Cashmere View Hospital, aged 86 years. Loved wife of the late Arthur. Mother of Karen; Nana of Brett, Micheal, and Samantha; and great-grandmother of Kahu, Ayla, Zade, Alexis, Logan, and Ryder. Special thanks to the staff at Cashmere View Hospital for their wonderful care of Yvonne. Messages to the Milne family, c/- PO Box 10345, Christchurch 8145. For those wishing to pay their last respects to Yvonne, she will be available for viewing at Bell, Lamb & Trotter until 3.30pm today (Monday). Please phone the funeral home for an appointment. As per Yvonne’s wishes, a private family service will be held.
WRIGHT, Wendy Jane
Passed away tragically in an accident on Friday, April 21, 2023, aged 49 years. Loved daughter of Gail & the late Bruce Mackenzie. Loved, cherished and irreplaceable wife of Danny. Loving mummy of Penelope, Pixie-Rose & Jordan & her beloved fur babies, Grammie of Hunter. Sister of Helen, Wesley & the late Daniel.
A wonderful friend to many.
A celebration of Wendy’s life will be held at 12 Lucien Place, Whitikahu on Thursday, April 27, at 1.00pm. The family recommend wearing gumboots. Wendy will be laying at home from Monday, April 24, all visitors are welcome.
COURNANE, Mary Eileen
On April 20, 2023, at Marne Street Hospital, Dunedin. Loved wife of the late Thomas (Tom) Jeremiah Cournane. A loved mother, mother-in-law, nana and great-nana of family in New Zealand and Australia. Special thanks to the management and Staff of Marne Street Hospital for their care and support of Mary. A private cremation will be held.
“We wont forget you
Mum and Dad”
DAVIS, Alma Mary
On Friday, April 21, 2023, after a short illness and a courageous battle, at South Canterbury Hospice with loving family at her side. Dearly loved wife of Alister. Loved mum and mother-in-law of Sharolyn and Lenard Smythe (Timaru), and Carl Rathbone and Jess Mountford (Australia). Loved step-mother of Linda and Pete Knowles, Rebecca Davis and Michael Cant. Cherished Nana of Flynn, and Lucy Smythe; River, and Bowie Rathbone; Bradley and Casey, and Callum Sim. Treasured great-grandmother of Colton, and Isla Sim. Loved sister and sister-in-law of Alan Win (deceased), David and Wendy Win, Philip and Ana Win, Stephanie McHaffie, Lorraine and David Doyle, Valerie and Murray Biggs, Brian and Gaynor Davis. Loved aunty to all her neices and nephews. Special friend of Karline, Bonnie, Fraser, Noeline and Nev, Jason and Kelly, and so many more. A service to celebrate Alma’s life will be held at Aoraki Funeral Services Chapel Waimate, 11 John Street, Waimate, on Thursday, April 27, 2023, at 2.00pm, followed by a private cremation. In lieu of flowers, donations to SC Hospice would be greatly appreciated and may be left at the service. Messages to the Davis Family, c/- Aoraki Funeral Services, PO Box 4091, Highfield, Timaru 7942.
WARD, Edward John (Ted)
Peacefully and unexpectedly at Christchurch Hospital, on April 19, 2023, in his 87th year. Dearly loved husband, friend and soulmate of Elaine for 70 years. Much loved dad of Greg and Sarah, Debbie and Geoff Donald, and Brendan. Dearly loved and adored ‘Ga’ of Aleisha and Carl, Jeremy, and Lily; Kylie and AB, Shannon and Kathryn, and Jayden, and a dearly loved great-grandad of his six great-grandchildren. Messages may be addressed to The Family of the late Ted Ward, c/- PO Box 39001, Christchurch 8545. A Service to celebrate Ted’s life will be held in our Westpark Chapel, 467 Wairakei Road, Burnside, on Thursday, April 27, at 2.00pm. A private cremation thereafter.
TURQUET, Andrew William
On April 11, 2023, aged 80. Died peacefully in Wellington, New Zealand. Beloved Papa to Charlotte, Hugo, Benedict and Francesca. Grandfather to nine grandchildren. Stepfather to David and James. Cremation to take place in Wellington, and then a final flight home to the UK. Go well. Messages for the family can be sent care of Lychgate Funerals, 306 Willis Street, Aro Valley, Wellington 6011.
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ESCUDERO, Jose Maria
Passed away April 2, 2023, aged 89, at Hutt Hospital. Born in Palencia, Spain, he came to New Zealand in 1965 and settled in Petone. A longtime stalwart member of the Petone Bowling Club, Petone Rugby Club and Petone Working Men’s Club, and a keen gardener, he will be remembered with affection by many. At his request no funeral was held, and he was cremated privately.
Adios compadre!
HENDERSON, Beverley
Trustees and Volunteers of Everybody’s Theatre Opunake wish to express our deepest sympathy to Bev’s Family, Bev was a devoted member and Patron of our theatre.
Kim Gatenby, President
SIBSON, Robyn Dale(formerly Mehrtens)(nee Mills)
Aged 80 years. Robyn passed away peacefully on Monday 17 April 2023 at North Shore Hospital after a short illness. Beloved wife of Jack (deceased). Mother of Tracey Howarth (nee Mehrtens), and Megan Mehrtens (formerly Taff). Nana of Joshua and Isabella Howarth, and Jacob and Curtis Taff. Mother-in-law of Gary. A celebration of Robyn’s life will be held at H Morris Romaleigh Chapel, 31 Ocean View Road, Northcote, at 11.00am on Wednesday 26 April.
McLAY, David John
Passed away peacefully on 17 April 2023 at Atawhai, Napier. Loved husband of Pauline Mary McLay. Adored father of Brigid Mary and Andrew John Kilpatrick McLay. Grandfather to Alexandra, Patrick, Thomas and Flynn McLay and Great-Grandfather to Lola.
Now at peace with his maker.
A Requiem Mass to celebrate David’s life will be held in St Teresa’s Church in Karori, at 11am on Friday 28 April. For the livestream link, contact Lychgate Funerals. Messages for the family can be sent care of Lychgate Funerals, 306 Willis Street, Aro Valley, Wellington 6011.
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BURGESSLynette Robyn (Lyn)(née Teale)
Suddenly, and unexpectedly, at Christchurch Hospital, on Friday, April 21, 2023, aged 69. Dearly loved wife of Paul for 47 wonderful years. Adored mother of Stephen, Tim and Angela and mother-in-law of Rebecca, Rachelle and Troy. Precious and endlessly loved Nana of Quinn, Emily, Lucy, Kenzie, and Peyton, and Great-Nana to Nikau. Messages to the Burgess family, c/- PO Box 10345, Christchurch 8145. A celebration of Lyn’s life will be held privately. Private cremation thereafter.
LEAF, Edward (Eddie)
Passed away peacefully at Awatere Care Suites, on 20 April 2023, aged 101 years. RAF Squadron 90. Devoted husband of the late Barbara, and dearly loved father of Christine Teesdale, and Roger and Robyn Leaf. A loved and admired Grandad of Hayden, Blair and the late Elizabeth Teesdale, Michael and Sarah Leaf and families. A dearly loved great-grandfather of 9.
"A life well lived."
A funeral service to celebrate Eddie’s life will be held at St Peter’s Cathedral, 51 Victoria Street South, Hamilton, on Thursday, 27 April 2023 at 12.30pm. All communications to the Leaf family, C/- PO Box 5523, Frankton, Hamilton 3242.
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