RICKARD, Grant Leonard
On 13th April 2023 peacefully at home surrounded by his family after a short battle with leukemia. Aged 71 years. Very loved husband of Erica for 51 years. Dearly loved father and father-in-law of Tania, Mark and Erica, Daryl (deceased) and Melissa, Helen, Leanne and Tom, Sarah and Carl, and Katie and Corey. Loved grandad of Lilly, Noah, Anna-May, Mackenzie, Aiden, Chole, Kayden, Coen, and Maliah. A service to celebrate Grant’s life will be held at Waihi Baptist Church, corner of Kenny Street and Gilmour Street, Waihi, on Friday 21st April at 1.00pm, followed by private cremation. In lieu of flowers, donations to Waipuna Hospice would be appreciated and may be left at the service. Communications to the Rickard family, C/- PO Box 108, Waihi 3641.
McNEILL, Donald (Don)
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MARTINS, Maureen Anne
Maureen passed peacefully on her 78th birthday, Tuesday 12th April 2023. Beloved wife of Bram. Cherished Mother of Craig, and Andrea, and mother-in-law of Craig Dingle, and Liz. Adored Nana of Harrison, and Leah; Ariana, and Lopez. In lieu of flowers, family would appreciate living Roses as these will become a memorial garden for Maureen. A service of celebration and love will be held as St Barnabas’ Anglican Church, Tasman Street Opunake, on Tuesday 18th April 2023 commencing at 11.00am. Followed by a private cremation.
LANE, Margaret Isabella
Formerly of Palmerston. Peacefully at Ripponburn Hospital and Home, Cromwell, aged 98 years. Dearly loved wife of Les*, loved and cherished mother and mother-in-law of Noel*, Lex and Karen, Jan and Chris Morris, Robert and Dianne, and adored Nan of all her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Our grateful thanks to all the amazing staff at Ripponburn. In accordance with Margaret’s wishes, a private service has been held. Messages to 11 Carnmuir Crescent, Cromwell 9310.
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WILLIAMS, Dan
Born on 15 May 1940 at Te Awamutu; died at home in Plimmerton on 14 April 2023. Beloved son of June and Meyric, and loving husband of Tessa. Much loved father of Camilla, Oliver, Thomas, Christian and Charlotte. Loving grandfather to his 9 grandchildren. Brother of Warwick, Cynthia and Megan. Funeral details to follow. In lieu of flowers we would appreciate donations to the Malaghan Institute of Medical Research https
CONNER, Alan Mervyn
Alan passed away peacefully in the loving care of Hospice Southland on Friday, March 31, 2023. Dearly loved husband of June for 58 years. Much loved father of Joanne and David, grandad of Andrew and Chloe, and Victoria and Lee, and great-grandfather of McKenzie, Lachie, and Elsie. According to Alan’s wishes, a private family service has been held. Messages to 185 Bainfield Road, Waikiwi, Invercargill 9810.
CORKE, Dorothy Ann (Dot)
On Thursday, 13 April 2023, at Southland Hospital; aged 70 years. Dearly loved wife of Simon. Funeral details to be advised. Messages to 33 Balaclava Street, Wyndham.
HAUMU, Michele Felicity(nee Bolton)
Passed away peacefully at Elloughton Gardens, Timaru, on Thursday, April 13, 2023; aged 70. Dearly loved mum (Jack) of Dominic and Karlee, Ben and Dale. The best nan of Tia and Ben, Levi and Michaela, Tyron and Letesha, Shayle and Chloe. G-nan of Wirihana, Katareia, Malakai, Isaiah, and Willow. A service to celebrate Michele’s life will be held at Aoraki Funeral Services Chapel, 160 Mountain View Road, Timaru, on Friday, April 21, 2023 at 2.00pm. A livestream of the service is available, please email - office@aoraki.kiwi.nz or call on 6862148. Messages to
STOCKMAN, John David Hosking
Passed away peacefully at Lower Hutt Hospital, on Thursday, 13 April 2023, aged 91. Much loved husband of Nola (dec), and mother of Mark and Jimmi, Pete and Chris (dec), Kathy, Sue and Nigel. Loved grandfather of Tim and Will. The family would like to thank all of the staff at Bob Scott Retirement Village who cared for John. He sincerely appreciated your care and support and often told us how lucky he felt to be there. We would also like to thank the staff at Lower Hutt Hospital who cared for him during his last days. In lieu of flowers donations to The Wellington Free Ambulance would be appreciated and may be done online at www.wfa.org.nz.... Messages to the Stockman family may be left in John’s tribute book at www.tributes.co.nz... or posted to 4 Moorefield Road, Johnsonville 6037. John will be sadly missed and lovingly remembered by all of his family and friends. A service to celebrate the life of John will be held at the Whenua Tapu Crematorium Chapel, Airlie Rd, Porirua, on Wednesday 19 April 2023 at 11.00am, followed by a private cremation.
PAPP, Miklós
Born on 21 November 1937 in Székesfehérvár, Hungary. On 13 April 2023 peacefully at Hutt Hospital with his family at his side, aged 85 years. Dearly beloved husband of Deanna for 63 years. Beloved father of Miklós (Nick), Karl and Christina. Poppa to Alex, Anna, Kristopher, Maria, Gary, Angel, Dayna, Mitchell and Dylan. Great-Poppa to Lukah, Rocco, Gracie and TJ. A funeral service for Miklós will be held in Cornwall Manor, corner Knights Road and Cornwall Street, Lower Hutt on Monday, 17 April 2023 at 10.30am, thereafter private cremation at Akatarawa. All messages to the “Papp family”, c/- PO Box 30-127 Lower Hutt 5040.
HARPER, Magdalene (nee Lurajud)
Passed away peacefully in Rangiora on Wednesday, April 12, 2023; aged 95 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Norman (WWII 390419). Loving mum and mother-in-law of Marilyn and Terry Read, Paul and Kerry, Christine and Donald Jackson, Norm and Lisa, and the late Lynda Hodgetts. Adored grandma of Gareth, Kieran, and Mark; Kirsty, David, Daniel, and Jasmine; Natasha, Thomas, and Abigail; Nicole, and Ruby, and great-grandmother to Owen, Margot, Angus, Elle, Eden, Reuben, Daphne, Theodore, Isaac, Ella, Riley, Isabelle, Hunter, Kadyn, Archie, Lexi, Frank, Sadie, and Elba. A service celebrating Magdalene’s life will be held at Aoraki Funeral Services Chapel, 160 Mountain View Road, Timaru, on Wednesday, April 19, 2023 at 1.30pm. A livestream of the service is available, please email- office@aoraki.kiwi.nz or call on 6862148. Messages to
REECE, Susan (Sue)(nee Dawson)
Passed away on Thursday, April 13, 2023, at Nurse Maude Hospice after a short battle with cancer, aged 54 years. Loved wife of Shane, loving mum of Jack and Sam. Loved sister of Julie. Sue was a much loved daughter-in-law, sister-in-law, Aunt, and friend. Treasured daughter of the late Dorothy and Donald Dawson. The family would like to acknowledge the wonderful staff at Nurse Maude Hospice for the wonderful care and love they showed to Sue and her family. In lieu of flowers, donations to Nurse Maude Hospice would be appreciated and can made by visiting www.nursemaude.org.nz... in Sue’s memory. Messages to the family of Sue Reece, C/- 19 London Street, Christchurch 8013. A celebration of Sue’s life will be held in the John Rhind Chapel, entry from London and Whitmore Streets, Richmond, Christchurch, on Wednesday, April 19, 2023, at 1.00pm.
CHALMERS, Terrence Alfred (Terry)
On April 12, 2023, passed peacefully at Kaiapoi Lodge. Dearly loved husband of the late Yvonne. Much loved father of Sharon and Tracey. Brother to Karen and Stephanie. Specially loved and supported by sister-in-law Helen and husband Alan. We cannot thank the staff at Kaiapoi Lodge enough, for their warmth and care. Special thanks to Gemma. Memorial date to come.
TAIT, Betty Lillias (nee Winmill)
Died peacefully on Wednesday, April 12, 2023, in her 99th year. A private cremation has taken place as Betty instructed. Betty’s ashes will be interred at the Kaikoura Cemetery, along side her husband Bill. Messages of sympathy may be send to Tait Family, c/- Dorothy Tait, 12 Godley Place, Timaru 7910.
ELDER, Anthony John (Tony)
Perth W.A., Good Friday, April 6, 2023. Unexpected and suddenly of cardiac arrest at his home in Perth. Loved husband of Frankie. Father of Nathan (QLD), Jason (UK) and Bridget (QLD). Loved son of Jack* and Win Elder*. Loved brother of Barbara*, Denys (QLD), David (Invc) and Stephen (Vancouver). Loved brother-in-law of Robyn, Barbara and Christine. Loved uncle of his eleven nephews and nieces. Funeral service to be held in Perth on Friday, April 21, at 2.00pm NZ time. Service will be live-streamed. Link available from David 021-315855 on Friday morning. Messages to
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