Death Notices

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Recent Notices in New Zealand

Death

EAST, Robyn Leslie(previously Bell) (nee Fox)

On 15 April 2023 peacefully in Wellington, aged 77 years. Dearly loved mother of Pamela Bell and James (Jimmy) Bell, and mother-in-law of Rachel Campbell. Much loved nana to Sophie, Tessa, Lucas and Amelia. In lieu of flowers, donations to Dementia Wellington, PO Box 39393, Wellington Mail Centre, Lower Hutt 5045. Special thanks to Dr Jill Shepherd, Dementia Wellington, and the caring staff at Rita Angus. Messages welcome to hello@pamelabell.nz or 021972635. A gathering will be held at S506 / 326 Evans Bay Parade, Hataitai, at 11.00am-1.00pm on Sunday 30 April 2023.

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AVERY, Adrienne Felicity

16 August, 1952 —
11 April, 2023
Adrienne passed peacefully with her family at home on the evening of Tuesday, April 11, 2023. She was the favourite daughter of the late Harry & June Avery; treasured sister and sister-in-law of Stephen & Joanne, Roger & Francis, Mark & Ian and Justin & Paula; Magnificent mother of Alexander & Andrew and mother-in-law of Eve, Tracey & Danielle; Adored Nana of Atticus, Waitaiki, Iris, Atai and Maddox; and cherished friend and family member of many others. In lieu of flowers please consider a donation to either Mary Potter Hospice or Te Omanga Hospice, as they enabled us to give Adrienne the final moments and days she had hoped for. These may be made at www.marypotter.org.nz... and www.teomanga.org.nz.... Messages to the family may be left in Adrienne’s tribute book at www.tributes.co.nz.... A public service will be held at
St Mary’s of the Angels, Boulcott Street, Wellington, at 2.00pm on Wednesday, April 19, 2023. A private cremation will follow.

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DUNGEY, David Gerard (Dave)

On April 14, 2023, peacefully at Christchurch Hospital, surrounded by his family, aged 59 years. Dearly loved husband of Katrina. Much loved father and father-in-law of Paul, Tyler and Katie, Jenae and Laiken, Kaitlyn, and Jamal and Kassey. Loved ‘Koko’ of Ellie, Lucas, Opal, and Holly. Loved son of Lester and the late Barbara. Loved brother of Pete and Ann, and uncle of his nieces and nephews. Messages to the Dungey family, PO Box 472, Ashburton, 7740. In lieu of flowers, donations to Westpac Helicopter Rescue would be appreciated and may be left at the service. A service to celebrate Dave’s life will be held at Our Chapel, cnr East & Cox Streets, Ashburton, on Thursday, April 20, commencing at 2.00pm, followed by private cremation at the Ashburton Crematorium.

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BATES, Ethel May (nee Hotter)

On Friday 14th April 2023 as the result of an accident, aged 93 years. Dearly beloved wife of the late Douglas. Loved mother and mother-in-law of Suzanne and Alistair Lewis, and John and Philippa Bates. Loved Nana Bates of David and Lauren, Sarah; Megan, Tristan and Charlotte, and Callum. Great-Nana of Austin, Emma, Hunter, and Ryder. Dear friend of Christine Taplin.
“On our farm I worked each day and this is where I wished to stay.”
Family and friends are invited to a memorial service to celebrate both Ethel’s and Doug’s lives together at Tairoa Lodge, Hawera, on Monday 24th April 2023, commencing at 1.00pm.

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BERGIN, Martin Brian (Marty)

On 15th April 2023 peacefully surrounded by Whanau in his 63rd year. Dearly loved husband of Trevor. Much loved brother, brother-in-law and uncle of the Bergin and Easton families. Adored friend of many, with special thanks to Anne and Jonathan for their care and support. Also missed by Rupert and Ivy. A celebration of Marty’s life will be held in the All Saints Chapel, Purewa Crematorium, 100 St Johns Road, Meadowbank, on Thursday 20th April 2023 at 2.00pm.
Ensom Funeral Services
15 East Street
Papakura, Auckland
(09) 299 6646

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FENWICK, John Norman Jnr

Passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 15, 2023, after receiving wonderful care at Lister Home, Waimate, surrounded by family. Aged 92 years. Beloved husband of the late Jean Fenwick. Cherished father and father-in-law of Barbara and Ashley Harper, Jenni and Peter O’Connell, and Christine and Steve Tuite. Much loved grandfather of Jeff, David, Cam, Nick, Liv, Matthew, Victoria, Pat, and their spouses and partners - Kate, Mary, Emma, Tracey, Andy, Gemma, and Derrick. Adored great grandfather of Stella, Winston, Coen, Archer, Matilda, Bree, and Waiatahia Jean. Adored brother of Bob, the late Helen Don, Bruce, Ian, Keith and brother-in-law of the late Isabel Toms, and Edna and Donald Worthington. The Service celebrating John’s life will be held at Knox Presbyterian Church, 59 Shearman Street, Waimate, on Thursday, April 20, 2023 at 11.00am. A livestream of the service is available, please email - office@aoraki.kiwi.nz or call on 6862148. Messages to

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GUILD, Lindsay John

It is with much sadness that we announce the unexpected passing of Lindsay on Thursday, April 13, 2023, in Dunedin Hospital, aged 69 years. Dearly loved husband of Jane, loved father and father-in-law of Nicky and Josh Berga, Katie and Ty Cunningham, and Chris and Hayley. Much loved poppa of Bodhi, Olivia, Mackenzie, Matilda, Charlie and Gracie. A true friend to many. A celebration of Lindsay’s life will be held on Thursday, April 20 at 1.00pm, in Gillions Chapel, 407 Hillside Road, Dunedin. Lindsay’s service will be livestreamed on www.gillions.co.nz....
Gillions Funeral Services
FDANZ / NZIFH

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HANLON, Rona Mavis (nee Johnson)

Of Wainuiomata, peacefully on Friday, April 14, 2023 surrounded by family, in her 88th year. Much loved wife of Stewart (Dec). Loved and treasured mother of Susan, Andrew and Erica. Loved Nana of Lisa, Mark and Shanaid, Rebecca, Marshall, and Cameron. Cherished Great-Nana of Theodore. Special thanks to the caring staff at CCU Hutt Hospital. In lieu of flowers donations to Wellington Free Ambulance can be left at the service. A service for Rona will be held in Cornwall Manor cnr Knights Rd & Cornwall St, Lower Hutt on Tuesday, April 18, at 10.30am.

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GRANT, Charles Iraia (Charlie)

Of Gladstone. On 15th April 2023 suddenly at his home. Aged 61 years. Dearly loved husband and best friend of Cindy. Loved father and father-in-law of Clayton and Meg, Lucas and Gemma, and Harrison. Loved Papa of Ischia, Cooper, Manaia, Chelsea, Lucia, and Charlie. Loved son of the late Bill and Matua Grant, loved son-in-law of Wendy and the late Barry Hunter. Loved brother, brother-in-law, uncle, nephew, cousin and friend to many. Funeral arrangements to be confirmed, please visit Charlie’s tribute page at www.tributes.co.nz... for details.

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SMITH, Wayne

Passed away peacefully on Friday 14th April 2023. Loving fiancee of Tina Robinson. Loved father of Aaron and Travis Smith. Adored grandfather of Jai, Kacee; Luka and Leo. Loved by his extended family. A much loved son, brother, brother in law, uncle, father-in-law, and friend to many. Friends are invited to a service to farewell Wayne at the Feilding Funeral Chapel, 282 Kimbolton Road, Feilding, on Wednesday 19th April 2023, at 2.00pm.
NZIFH

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NOONAN, Diane Daphne (nee Munro)

Passed away suddenly on April 14, 2023, aged 73 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Mike Noonan. Loved mother and mother-in-law of Jeanie, Sandra and John, Lisa and Shane, Donavin and Lisa. Beloved grandmother. Loved daughter of Louisa and sister of Bob (deceased), Bev (deceased), Trev (deceased), Des, Merv (deceased), Jenni and Rose. As she wished, Diane has already been cremated. A memorial gathering to celebrate her life will be held at the Papanui Club, 310 Sawyers Arms Road, Papanui, Christchurch, at 2.00pm, Friday, April 21, 2023. All welcome.
Rest in peace Diana.

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COLEMAN, Bernadette Mary Therese

Dearly loved daughter of Shirley and the late Peter Coleman. Treasured "best" sister and sister-in-law of John and Brenda, Helen (Dec), Jackie and the late David, Trisha, Kathy and Deane Surridge, Anne-Marie and Patrick Nolan,Terry and Nic. Special auntie of Tarnica and the late Teresa, Peter and Libby, Andrew, Sarah, Christopher, and Bridget, Shannon, Madison, and Breanna. Great-auntie to Isaac, Naomi, Jemmiah, and Hayley, Phoebe and Alex.
’So loving and loved’
A service to celebrate Bernadette’s life will be held at St Francis of Assisi, 204 Songer Street, Stoke, on Wednesday, April 19, 2023 at 11.00am. Flowers or donations to the Special Olympics Association are appreciated and can be made at the service. Messages to the Coleman Family, C/- 41 Nile Street, Nelson 7010.

Death

COLEMAN, Bernadette

To my best sister,
Love you,
Always have,
Always will.
Kathy (best, best sister), Deane, Shannon, Madison and Breanna.

Death

IRWIN, Jennifer Anne(nee Leitch)

Formerly of Wyndham.
Jennifer passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loving family, on Saturday, April 15, 2023. Deeply loved and cherished wife of Ian for 62 wonderful years. A much loved and treasured mum to Iona and Doug, and Barbara and Diana. Absolutely adored Granny to Amy, Dave, Mila and Teddy; Jenna and Shane; Breanna, Jesse, and Nikau. Funeral details to follow. Messages to 136 Oreti Road, Otatara, 9RD, Invercargill 9879.

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MOORFIELD, Warren Robert

4.2.1949 — 16.4.2023
It is with deep sorrow and much love that we mourn the passing of Warren, who passed away peacefully surrounded by family at home in Te Kauwhata, after his battle with cancer at the age of 74 years. Warren will be dearly remembered by his loving wife Sue (Susanne), his children and their partners, Jason and Tarina, Richard and Rochelle, Scott, Craig, Paula and Mike, and his 10 Grandchildren and 1 Great-Grandchild. Warren was a well respected member of the Te Kauwhata Community. A celebration of Warren’s life will be held at the Te Kauwhata Rugby Club, Mahi Rd, Te Kauwhata, on Saturday 22nd April at 11.00am, which will be followed later by an interment at the Rangiriri Cemetery, Te Wheoro Rd, Rangiriri. The family would like to send a special thank you to all those who have supported Warren with their care and compassion. In lieu of flowers, donations in Warren’s memory may be made to the Te Kauwhata Emergency Services Trust Board. All communications to the Moorfield Family, C/- PO Box 147, Huntly 3740.

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