FREEAR, Jeanette Ann (nee Henderson)
Passed away peacefully on Sunday, April 9, 2023, at Christchurch Hospital surrounded by her family aged 82. Beloved wife and soulmate to Barry, sister to Patricia, sister-in-law, aunty and friend to many. A special thanks to Nurse Maude and Park Lane Life Care for all their care shown towards Jen and her family. Messages c/- the Freear family to 78 Brisbane Street, Waltham, Christchurch 8023.
‘‘Jeanette will long be remembered for her wicked sense of humour and kindness. She will be dearly missed by all that knew her’’.
A private service has been held in remembrance.
HODGE, Peter Broomfield
Peacefully at Te Omanga Hospice on 12th April 2023, surrounded by family. Cherished and adored husband of Alison. Beloved Dad of Caroline, David and Fiona, and father-in-law of Bart and Phil. Devoted Grandad of Ivy, Ada and Pia. Loved and respected brother of Brian and Martin. Dearly missed by all. Our heartfelt thanks to the amazing staff at Te Omanga Hospice who cared for him so lovingly in his final days. In lieu of flowers, donations to Te Omanga Hospice would be appreciated. A celebration of Peter’s life will be held in St James Church, 71 Woburn Road, Lower Hutt, on Monday 17th April 2023 at 10.00am, followed by private cremation.
SECCOMBE, Kenneth Geoffrey
26 May 1943 - 12 April 2023
We are sad to advise that our beloved Ken died very peacefully at home, with his family by his side, early Wednesday morning. He has greatly enjoyed these last weeks in the shared care of family with lots of love, conversations, celebrations, laughter, and country music. Deeply loved and loving husband of Judy (nee Fairbrother); gentle, proud and loving father of Karen and Ang, and Linda; adored and admired Poppa of Seth and Jess, Page, Louisa and Ath, Briar and Callum, Joe, and Indy, and super Poppa of Ruby and Toby. Loved son of the late Hilda and Geoff Seccombe. Greatly loved brother of Gaye and Erle, Joan, and the late Lurline and the late Noeline (all in Queensland). Loved by all
his nieces and nephews, especially Michael and Beth, and Nancey. Loved brother-in-law of Graeme and Lenore, the late Roger, Coral, Owen and Brenda, and Yvonne, and their families. Special mate of John and Diane Peters. Ken moved to NZ from Australia at age 18 working in various occupations. He was a Govt. deer culler, a MAF trainer, a businessman, and also an avid golfer. As per his request Ken was privately cremated on Friday morning.
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WILLIAMS, Edward John
A private family gathering was held on 11 March 2023 to celebrate the life of John Williams, who passed away peacefully on 2 March 2023 at Hilda Ross Retirement Village in Hamilton. Beloved husband of the late Vera, cherished dad of Yvonne, Gary and Dianne, a much loved Fafa to all his grand and great-grandchildren. A treasured friend to all who knew and loved him.
“Somewhere ages and ages hence
BEER, Peter Arthur
On Easter Monday, April 10, 2023 at CHT St Johns Private Hospital, Epsom, Auckland, Peter passed away at the age of 95 years. Cherished eldest son of Arthur and Beryl Beer (late of Paponga, Northland), and beloved brother to the late Paul, Mark and Michael.
Dearly loved husband to the late Mary Jane Beer, and much-loved father of Nigel, Adrian, Roger and Christopher. Grandfather of Samantha, Annabel, Madeline, Lauren, Elyse, Rachael, Janae, Sarah, Julia and Josephine, and Great-Grandfather of Frederica, Jemima and Kingsley.
Forever in our hearts
A funeral service for Peter will be held Saturday 29 April at 12.00pm, in All Saints Chapel, Purewa Cemetery, St Johns Road, Meadowbank.
Please direct all communication c/o Sibuns Funeral Directors.
HILL, Larry Desmond
Age 92 years, passed away peacefully on Thursday 13th April 2023, in Hawera. Devoted and much-loved husband of the late Freda for 66 years. Cherished Dad and father-in-law to Beverley & Bob (Florida), Janene (dec) & Terry (Whangaparaoa), Bryan & Heather (Waitarere Beach), Gavin & Lisa (NSW) and Michelle (dec), Shelley & Dave (Kapiti). Adored ‘Shooting Grandad” and “Grandad Scooby” to Roisin, Michael, Danielle, Tristan, Jacinta, Johnny, Monique, Zach, Nicki & Sean, and 12 great-grandchildren. Special thanks to Annie Brydon’s team for their love and care of our Dad. A celebration of Larry’s life will be held on Thursday 20th April 2023 at 11am at Tairoa Lodge Church Hall, 3 Puawai Street, Hawera. Larry’s service will be livestreamed via his tribute page at
www.hardingsfunerals.co.nz.... Any messages can be sent c/- PO Box 605, Hawera.
JOHNSTONE, Thomas William Edward(Tom)
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It is with sadness that our beloved Uncle Tom passed away on Sunday, April 9, 2023, in his 105th year. Loved and respected brother of Francis (Eddie)* and Bell, Catherine (Cis)* Taylor, Allan, Bob* and Myra. Cherished uncle of Ian and Margaret, Noelene and Allan Stirling, Colin and Judy, Ray and Sharon*, Beverley and Bob Cole, Joyce* and Neville Walsh, Robert* and Audrey Taylor, and Bill Taylor, and great-uncle to five generations of nieces and nephews, and devoted friend of Esther. A service to celebrate Tom’s life will be held in the Winton Presbyterian Church, Meldrum Street, on Wednesday, April 19, 2023 at 10.30am, followed by an interment at the Calcium Cemetery, Isla Bank.
‘Held in the highest regard by many’
Messages to 24 Prince Street, Winton 9720, or on Tom’s tribute page at frasersfunerals.co.nz where a livestream link can be found.
(*denotes deceased)
DYSON, Judith Mirabel Ann
Passed peacefully on April 10, 2023, aged 80. Loved mother and mother-in-law of Andrea and Ken Anderson, Bruce Dyson and Yvonne Dyson. Beloved nana of Troy Anderson and Echo Williams (Alex). Many thanks to staff of Brookhaven Retirement Village and Christchurch hospital. Messages may be addressed to family of the late Judith Dyson, c/- Hope Funerals, 27 Amyes Rd, Hornby, Christchurch 8042. Funeral will be held at Hope Funerals premises.
JONES, Richard William (Dick)
Unexpectedly at his home on April 12, 2023. Aged 79 years. Dearly loved husband of Janet. Loved father and father-in-law of Jim and Sam, Diana and Garth, Nicola and Mac, and the late Andrew. Loved grandfather to Sophie, Penelope, Danielle, Ben, Olivia, Emily, and Eddie.
‘Master Builder at Rest’
The friends of Dick are respectfully informed that his Funeral Service will be held at Marsden House Funeral Home, 41 Nile Street East, Nelson, on Tuesday, April 18, 2023, at 10.30am followed by a private interment.
WRIGHT, Michael (Mike)
Passed peacefully at Gold Coast University Hospital in the early hours of Saturday 8th April 2023. Much loved Dad of Jason, Hollie, Paige and Nick. Adored Nonno/Grandad of GianMarco and Ted. Former owner of City Meats, Lambton Square. A celebration of life for Dad is to be held on Thursday 20 April on the Gold Coast.
STONEHOUSE, Joyce Mildred
On Wednesday, April 12, 2023, passed peacefully with family, in her 93rd year. Much loved wife of the late Roy, treasured mum of Pete and Wai, Sherryn and Gary, Jan and Chris, devoted Nana of Brett, Tom and Hannah, Lochlain, Campbell and Jacob, great-nana of Charlie and Dexter. Messages to the Stonehouse Family, c/- PO Box 111-01, Christchurch 8443. The Funeral Service for Joyce will be held in the Academy Funeral Services Chapel, 65 Main South Road, Upper Riccarton, on Tuesday, April 18, at 10.00am. Interment thereafter at Springston Cemetery.
STONELEY, Thomas James (Tom)
Of Feilding. Passed away peacefully at Woodfall Home and Hospital on Tuesday 11th April 2023, aged 93 years. Much loved husband of Gwen for 69 years. Father and father-in-law of Brian, and Gary and Beverley. Loved Granddad of Daniel & Tanya, Bronwyn, Craig & Maddy, Mathew & Annie, Catherine & Cameron, Amanda & Chad, and Justine. Loving Poppa to Jackson & Annabella, Cloe & Izac, & Lucas, Norah-Jane & Ryan, Eddie & Boston. Friend to Jo-ann, Pieter, Maria & Craig.
Old truckers never die, they just fade away. At Rest.
Special thanks to all those who have cared for Tom in the last 2 years; Dr Bruce Stewart, District Nurses, Lavender Blue carers, St John Ambulance, and finally the staff at Woodfall Home & Hospital for the last 15 months. Our family is extremely grateful to your staff, we will be forever grateful for all your care of Tom and our family. In lieu of flowers donations to Feilding St John Ambulance Shuttle would be appreciated or may be left in the chapel foyer. A celebration of Tom’s life is to be held at the Feilding Funeral Chapel, 282 Kimbolton Road, Feilding, on Saturday 22nd April 2023 at 2.00pm.
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CHIPPINDALE, June Rosemary
10 July 1933 — 9 April 2023
Daughter of Bill and Pat Spackman (dec), childhood sweetheart of Ron (dec), sister to Jan (dec), mother of Tony and Maria, Susan and Tony, Dennis and Sahra, and Gael (dec). Nana to Toni-Leigh, Hans, Kimberly, Chelsea, Celeita, Emily, Jason, Hannah, Christopher, Zach, Jerrica, Kelly and Sophie. A proud Gran-Nan to 17 great-grandchildren. Died peacefully at home, surrounded by family. A private service has been held at June’s request. Many thanks to Mary Potter Hospice for their outstanding care. In lieu of flowers, donations to Mary Potter Hospice would be appreciated.
ZHU, Yu Lian
On April 10, 2023, passed peacefully at Parkstone
Care home, aged 78 years. Dearly loved wife of Wei Zhuang Chen, loved mother, mother-in-law, sister-in-law, grandmother, aunt and grand-aunt. Messages may be addressed to The Family of the late Yu Lian Zhu, c/- PO Box 39001, Christchurch 8545. A Celebration of Yu Lian’s life will be held in our Westpark Chapel, 467 Wairakei Road, Burnside, on Tuesday, April 18, at 10.00am, followed by burial at Yaldhurst Cemetery.
KEMPTON, David Andrew (Dave)
On Monday, April 10, 2023, after a tragic accident; aged 48 years. Loved husband of Nic, devoted father of Liv and Shaun and his best friend Jess. Much loved son of Maureen and the late Maurice; and stepson of Mark Gill. Loved brother and brother-in-law of Barry and Vanessa, Roger and Shelley (Invercargill). Loved uncle of Mitchell, Payton, Sam, and Emily. Messages to the Kempton family, c/- P.O. Box 111-01, Christchurch 8443. A private cremation will take place. A memorial service and celebration of Dave’s life will be held on Friday, April 21 at 2.00pm, at the Rolleston College Auditorium, 631 Springston Rolleston Road, Rolleston. The celebrations will continue at the Rolleston Rugby Club, Foster Park, Dynes Road.
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