SKILLING, Sharon Marie
Passed away peacefully on Sunday, April 16, 2023 at Radius Care St Helenas, aged 62 years. Dearly loved wife of Garry, and loved mother of Craig. A private farewell for Sharon will be held.
HOUGHTON, Katrina Suzanne (née van de Molen)
Aged 32, tragically passed away on the 13th April 2023. A beautiful & dearly loved wife to Tom; mum to Theo & Quinn; daughter to Ron & Sue; daughter-in-law to Ian & Denise; sister to Chris, Tim, Geoff, Trudi; sister-in-law to Emma, Hilary, Sheree, Cam, David & Brad; aunty, niece & cousin to many. All are welcome to join us in a celebration of Katrina’s life at the Te Awamutu Bible Chapel, Chapel Drive, Te Awamutu on Friday, 21st April at 1.00pm, followed by private cremation.
All communications to the Houghton family, PO Box 137, Te Awamutu 3840.
Te Awamutu Funeral Services, FDANZ.
SCOBIE, Brian Russell
After a short illness at Essie Summers on Friday, April 14, 2023. Treasured father of Jonny, Matthew and Megan, Robbie and Jimmy, Grandpa to Theo and Evie, son of the late Myrtle and Russell, and loved brother of Peter and Faye, David and Robyn, Jill Hill and Sharon Fisher, and loved uncle to all his nieces and nephews. Thanks to all Brian’s friends for their love and support. The family wish to thank the staff at Essie Summers for their care of Brian in his final days. At Brian’s request, family and close friends will celebrate his life in private.
TOFIELD, Dean Francis
1970 — 2022
Formerly of Tawa. Suddenly in London, United Kingdom, aged 51 years. Loved son of the late Tony and Dawn. Beloved brother and brother-in-law of Sara and Mark. Loved uncle of Lucas and Liam. A Memorial Service for Dean will be held at the Whenua Tapu Chapel, Airlie Road, Pukerua Bay on Friday 21 April, commencing at 11.00am.
ELLIS, Albert James (Jim)
On April 2, 2023, at home in Waikanae, aged 93 years. Much loved husband of the late Dawn, father of Karen, Leith (dec), Andrea, Sonya, and Dora (his beloved cat); grandad of James, Robert, Kathryn, Christopher, Phoebe; great-grandad of Joshua, Jack, Michael, Eva and Frank; father-in-law to Dave, Louise and Ken. A family celebration of Jim’s life was held earlier this week. Condolences and messages can be sent to the ‘Ellis family’ c/- PO Box 119, Paraparaumu 5254.
FLUTEY, Brent Murray
On April 4, 2023, peacefully at George Manning Lifecare, aged 62 years. Loved Godfather of Danielle, Isaac, Corey, and Kyle. A special thanks to the George Manning staff for their care. A private cremation has been held.
THOMAS, Judith Ann
Died on February 19, 2023, at home, aged 81. Loved daughter of Thelma and Harold Thomas (dec). Sister and sister-in-law of Robert and Jill (Plymouth, USA) (dec) and aunt of Lynne, Simon, Mark and their children and grandchildren. In accordance with Judith’s wishes, no funeral service was held.
GRIFFIN, Yvonne Muriel May (formerly Stachurski)(nee Harvey)
Passed peacefully on Thursday, 6th April 2023, at Woodrow Grove Hospital after a short illness. Loved wife of the late John (Jack) Stachurski (dec 1994) and Harold Griffin (dec 2021).Much loved and adored Mum of Boyd Stachurski & Michelle Hight (Bell Block). Mother & Mother-in-law of Michael (dec), Shane & Lorraine Stachurski, Jacqui & Steve Black. Adored Nana of Joseph & Madison, Caleb, Ben, Sam, Brittney. Nana to Dylan, Tyler, Liam, Megan, Hayden.
Gone off to garden
in Heaven Forever.
Special thank you to those who have cared for Mum over the last few years. As per Mums wishes, a private service has been held. All messages to
WHITTEN, Mervyn William John (Merv)
16.4.1941 — 5.4.2023
Passed away surrounded by family at Palmerston North Hospital. Much loved husband to Raema. Loved Dad to Shane and Trudy, Andrew and Debs, Bernard and Jess, and Grant. Adored Grandad to Jeremy, Gareth, Jonathan and Veralynn. In accordance with Merv’s wishes, a private cremation has taken place. Messages can be sent to the Whitten family, c/- PO Box 1014, Palmerston North.
POTTS, Valmai Helen
On Monday 10 April 2023 at Wellington Hospital. Much loved wife and best friend of Dave. Loved mother of Catherine and Matthew and her extended family.
“Many thanks to all my sports friends whose company I have enjoyed over many years, who have made me so much richer for knowing you.”
In accordance with Valmai’s wishes a private family service has been held. Messages can be sent to “The Family of Valmai Potts”, c/- PO Box 50-347, Porirua 5240.
SUTTON, Doug
Passed away April 10, 2023 after a sudden illness. Loved husband of Marion (deceased) and loved father and grandfather. Aged 92. A private cremation has been held in accordance with Doug’s wishes. Sincere thanks to the staff at Summerset Richmond Ranges, Nelson Hospital and St John’s Ambulance.
DAVISON, Gary John
On 9 April 2023, peacefully at Hutt Hospital; aged 83 years. Most cherished husband of Jeanette. Much loved father of Mark, Jennifer and Paul, father-in-law of Carrie, Ian and Belinda. Loving Grandad of Steven, Aaron, Alexander, Thomas and Cameron. Loved by his 5 great-grandchildren. Beloved brother of Pauline. In lieu of flowers donations to the Wellington Free Ambulance would be appreciated and may be left at the service or made online www.wfa.org.nz.... Special thanks to Ward 5 Hutt Hospital staff for all their wonderful care. In accordance with family wishes, a private service has been held. All messages to “the Davison family”, c/- P.O. Box 30-127, Lower Hutt.
SCHULER, Harry F
On April 6, 2023 in Christchurch Hospital, after a brief illness. Harry was the beloved husband of Christine for 56 years, and loved Dad of Harry, and Tina and Euan, and adored Grandad of Iona. A private family service has been held.
HOWARD, Leslie Glanville (Les)
QSM
Peacefully at Elloughton Gardens on Tuesday, April 4, 2023, aged 93 years. Dearly loved husband of Ann. Loved father and father-in-law of Chris, Penny and Mike, Lesley and Alistair. Also loved grandfather of Alison, Andrew, Sean and Vanessa and great-grandfather of his 8 great-grandchildren. A private service has been held. All messages to the Howard Family, C/- PO Box 772, Timaru.
KEMBER, Shirley June (nee Balloch)
At Admatha Lodge on Thursday, April 6, 2023, aged 74 years. Loved wife of John. Loved mother and mother-in-law of Andrew and Mary-Ellen Foster, Geoffrey Foster and Deborah Banks, Nicolas Foster, and the late Simon Foster. Grandmother to Braeden Foster and Aviva van den Heever, Flynn Foster, Liam Foster, and her great-grandaughter Amèlie Foster. Messages to the Kember/Foster Family, C\- PO Box 31300, Christchurch 8444. Donations to Dementia Canterbury may be made on line via their website. The Funeral Service for Shirley will be held at St Michael’s Anglican Church, 249 Durham Street, on Monday, April 17, at 10.30am.
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