Death Notices

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

Recent Notices in New Zealand

Death

GLOVER, Alan Maxwell

On 18 April 2023 at Tauranga Hospital, aged 89. Dearly loved brother and brother-in-law of Hugh and Beverley (Tauranga), Cynthia and the late Trevor Andrews (Hamilton), Valerie and the late Barry Taylor (Hamilton), and loved uncle of his nieces and nephews.
Happy sailing, Alan.

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NEEDHAM, Jan

Of Paraparaumu. Peacefully at Kenepuru Hospital on Monday 17 April 2023. Aged 96 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Harry. Loved mother and mother-in-law of Peter & Alison, and John & Philippa. Special and adored Nana of Bianca, Kirsty, Sophie, Harry and Felix, and her great-grandchildren, Amalie, Deanna, Ava, Isabelle, Jesse, Heidi, and Lucy. A service to celebrate Jan’s life will be held at the Funeral Home Chapel, 9-11 Hinemoa Street, Paraparaumu, on Wednesday 26 April 2023 at 1.00pm, to be followed by burial at Awa Tapu Cemetery, Valley Road, Paraparaumu.

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JAMES, Jeanette (nee Mitchell)

On Wednesday, April 19, 2023, at Westport, aged 85 years. Loved wife of the late Roy, loved mother and mother-in-law of Trevor and the late Erica, Veronica and the late Tony, Colleen and Wayne, Gary and Sylvia, and Nowell, loved sister of Joy and the late Bill, and a loved nana, aunt, and friend. Passed peacefully. Our thanks to Dr Vaughan Leigh and staff of the O’Conor Home. Messages to 21 Bentham Street, Westport 7825. In lieu of flowers, donations to O’Conor Home are appreciated.
Loved by many. Missed by all.

The Funeral Service for Jeanette will be held at St John’s Anglican Church, Lyndhurst Street, Westport, on Saturday, April 22, at 11.00am, followed by interment at the Orowaiti Cemetery. A livestream of the service will be available at www.hagedorns.co.nz...
Hagedorns Buller Funeral Services, Funeral Directors Association of NZ.

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CLARK, Erica Jennie

Late of Wanaka. Passed away at Aspiring Enliven Care Centre on Monday, April 17, 2023; aged 81 years. Dearly loved wife of Gary Clark, and a much loved mother of Barbara Annese, Nick Clark, and Chris Clark. Loved grandmother of Sam Clark, Sophie Clark, Josh Begbie, and Alex Begbie. Loved sister of Otto Alder, Steve Alder and Kristine Johnson*. Heartfelt thanks to all the staff at Aspiring Enliven for the wonderful care Erica received there. A private family cremation will be held with a memorial service to follow at a later date, to be advised. Messages to 36 Rodeo Drive, Wanaka 9305.
(*denotes deceased)

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BENSON, Elizabeth Ann

Passed away peacefully on 18th April 2023. For 66 years the much-loved wife of Russell. Beloved mum to Karen, Craig, and Leanne; mother-in-law to Bill and Andrew. Grandma of Justine, Fraser, Hilary and Harry, and great-grandma to Cooper and Emelia. Service at Old St John’s Church, Arawata Street, Te Awamutu, at 11.00am on 22nd April. In lieu of flowers, donations to Leprosy Mission New Zealand. Messages to Rosetown Funeral Home, 262 Ohaupo Road, Te Awamutu.

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SINCLAIR, Maureen Rose (nee Cass)

Died on Monday 17 April 2023 at Wellington Hospital, aged 88 years. Beloved wife of the late Norman Sinclair and beloved mother of the late Martin Sinclair. Much loved step-mother of Clive and Mark Sinclair. A private cremation has already been held. A memorial service will be held at Summerset Village Aotea, 15 Aotea Dr, Aotea, Porirua, on Friday 21 April at 1.30pm. Messages to Sinclair family at villacambria@xtra.co.nz
Private Cremations Limited
www.privatecremations.co.nz...

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JONES, Harold Leslie

(Formerly from Hokitika). Peacefully on April 18, 2023, at Christchurch. Loved husband of the late Gwen. Much loved father and father-in-law of Ken, Aileen and Geoff Hore, Stephen and Rose, Christine, Richard, and Lilith. Loved Grandy of his 16 grandchildren and his great-grandchildren. A service to celebrate his life will be held on Friday, April 21, at 11.00am, at St David’s Church, 831 Main North Road, Belfast, Christchurch. Messages to Unit 3, 243 Blenheim Road, Christchurch.

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RODLER, Paul Frank

Taken tragically as the result of an accident on 17 April 2023. Aged 57. Deeply loved husband and best friend of Karen. Much loved dad to Daniel, Bradley and Twila. Loved son of Helen and the late Erich. Brother and brother-in-law of Eric and Robyn, Mike and Lois, Caroline, Mark and Maria, Angela and Andrew. A loved uncle who will be missed by all of his nieces and nephews. Much loved son-in-law of Nev and Val Persson. A celebration of Paul’s life will be held at Curate Church, 37 Newton Street, Mt Maunganui, on Saturday 22 April 2023 at 11.00am, followed by private cremation.

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CLARK, Pamela Anne (Guthrie)

Aged 84 years. Promoted April 17, 2023 at Christchurch Hospital. Loved wife of the late Paul (Tim) Clark. Loved mother to Joanne, Philip, Fiona, and Dave. 4 grandchildren

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USSHER, Simon Walter

29.09.1956 — 16.04.2023
Passed away suddenly at his care home, Poneke House. Much loved son of Walter Percival Ussher (deceased) and Patricia Somers Ussher (deceased). Loved brother to Julie, brother-in-law to Paul and uncle to Jarrod, Alistair and Bradley. Now at Peace. A Memorial Service for Simon will be held at a later date.
Lychgate Funerals
FDANZ 385 0745
www.lychgate.co.nz...

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WOODS, Malcolm John

Formerly of McCormacks Bay. On April 18, 2023, peacefully at Diana Isaac Rest Home. Aged 86 years. Cherished husband of Barbara, and much loved father and father-in-law of Arlene and Kent, Stephen, and Douglas and Lynda. Beloved Grandad of Conrad and Jo, Mitchell and Henry, Tyler and Tiahla, Ben and Rebecca, and great-grandad to Jack. Loved brother of Margaret, and brother-in-law of John. Messages for the Woods Family may be sent c/- 19 London Street, Richmond, Christchurch 8013. A service to celebrate Malcolm’s life will be held in the John Rhind Chapel, entry from London and Whitmore Streets, Richmond, Christchurch, at 1.00pm on Monday, April 24, 2023, followed by a private cremation.

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KITCHEN, Noel Charles

29.12.1939 — 17.4.2023.
“You fought the good fight old man”...
Loving husband of Bobbie. Loving father of Grant, Nigel and Claire, father-in-law to Amanda, Keiran and Rachael, and loving grandfather of Matua, Jack, Cara, Aiden, Arianna and Annika. Brother of Doris and the late Joyce, Joan, Sonny and Raymond. Son of the late Stanley and Edith. A service for Noel will be held at the Feilding Civic Centre, Church Street, Feilding, on Monday 24 April 2023 at 1.00pm, followed by interment at the Feilding Cemetery. Messages for the Kitchen family may be left in Noel’s Tribute page

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TUPUHI, Trina Anne

On Tuesday, April 18, 2023, peacefully at Nurse Maude Hospice, aged 54. Beloved daughter of Margaret and the late Colin. Loved mother of Shaunita and Jordaine, Loved sister of Jason. Beloved cousin and Aunty to many. Very dear friend to Nicola and Kiwa.
Trina lived a very eventful life full of laughs and tears. She will be dearly missed by all.
In lieu of flowers please send any donations to the wonderful team at Nurse Maude who made Trina’s final days comfortable and peaceful. Messages to the Tupuhi family, c/- PO Box 10345, Christchurch 8145.
A celebration of Trina’s life
will be held in the Ferry
Park Chapel, 297 Ferry Road, on Saturday, April 22, at 11.00am.

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LANGTRY, Lorraine Lesley(nee Burling)

Passed away unexpectedly and peacefully on Tuesday 18th April 2023, aged 77 years. Loved wife of the late Mike. Much loved mother and mother-in-law of Antoni (deceased) and Heidi, Kasey and Hamish, and Mathew and Anne. Cherished Grandma of Jessica, Hannah, Benjamin, Mitchell and Emelie; James (deceased), Nickolas, Angus and Sophie. The family are extremely grateful of the exceptional support and care provided by Dr Young and the medical teams of Ward 29 and ICU at Palmerston North Hospital. Messages can be sent to the Langtry Family, C/- 280 Kimbolton Road, Feilding 4702. A service for Lorraine will be held at Feilding Funeral Chapel, 282 Kimbolton Road, Feilding, on Wednesday 26th April 2023 at 2.00pm. For those unable to attend, the livestream of Lorraine’s service can be viewed at www.beauchamp.co.nz...
NZIFH

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CLEAVER, Margaret Rose (nee Scobie)

Loved daughter of James* (Jim) and Patricia* (Pat) Scobie. Loved sister and sister-in-law of Jim* and Cath Scobie, Olive* Scobie, Russell and Betty Scobie. Daughter-in-law of John* (Jack) and Jeanette* (Molly) Cleaver. Sister-in-law of Lorraine* and Lindsay MacIntosh, Raymond*, Billy*, and Owen. Loved aunty to her nieces and nephews.

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