WINETI, Carl (Bimbo)
Suddenly passed away, aged 61. He is part of a large whanau with many brothers and sisters. He leaves behind his son Trevor, daughter-in-law Nell, and his 4 grandchildren Mason, Maddox, Maverick and Zoe.
He will be missed by all who knew him.
STRINGER, Norman Leslie
1.12.1935 — 4.4.2023
Loved husband of the late Margaret Rose (Blenheim). Loved father of the late Wayne (Oamaru), Glenn and Mary (Pukerau), Sara (Blenheim). Loved Granddad and Great-Granddad of Evan, Emma-Lee, Elise, Esmee and Etta (Invercargill), Dylan and Bec, Olivia and Isabella (Invercargill), Laura (Blenheim). It is with sadness that we wish to inform you that Norm (Smokey)- the last of ‘The Plainsmen’ has died. Messages to Stringer Family, C/- 1170 Waipahi Highway, R D 1, Gore 9771 or www.cloudybayfunerals.co.nz... A private cremation has been held.
WALSH, James Cameron (Jim)
Passed away peacefully at Christchurch Hospital, with loving family by his side, on April 12, 2023, aged 84. Dearly loved husband and best friend of Bev, deeply loved dad and father-in-law of Donna and James Gillman, Shane and Kim, and Lindie, devoted grandad of Tamarah and Jared, and Arthur, loved son of the late Bonnie and Jim, loved brother and brother-in-law of Noel and the late Jill, the late Norm and Lynette, and Ronnie, loved son-in-law of the late Alice and Arthur Gray, loved brother-in-law of Shirley and the late Barney Fahey, and Janice and Michael Coleman, a loved uncle, cousin, and a friend of many. Donations to St John would be appreciated and can be made online at
stjohn.org.nz or at the Service. Messages to the Walsh family, C/- PO Box 417, Greymouth 7840. A Funeral Service to Celebrate Jim’s life will be held in the William Sampson Memorial Chapel, Tainui Street, Greymouth, on Monday at 1.00pm, followed by cremation on the Coast at the Westland Crematorium.
BOEKEL, Theodorus Adrianus (Theo)
On April 7, 2023, passed away peacefully at home, aged 76 years. Dearly loved partner of Raymond, sadly missed by extended family, André, Mireille and Delyth Boekel. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Darfield District Nursing via www.darfielddn.nz.... The Memorial Service for Theo will be held in the Netherlands Society Hall, Everglades Golf Course, 637 Marshlands Road, on Wednesday, April 19, at 1.00pm.
FOX, Nga Morehu Tipuna Marbo
Peacefully on Friday, April 7, 2023. Aged 72 years. Loved brother, uncle and brother in arms. Messages to the Fox family, c/- PO Box 10345, Christchurch 8145. A service to celebrate Nga’s life will be held in the Ferry Park Chapel, 297 Ferry Road, This Day (Friday), April 14, 2023, at 10.00am. Private cremation thereafter.
GRAY, Kerry Cyril
Suddenly at home on Tuesday 11 April 2023, aged 66 years. Much loved son of the late Trevor and Helen. Loved brother and brother-in-law of Mervin Davis, Yvonne Taylor and Bob, Trevor and Debbie, Colleen Pease, Tim and Jenny, Alen, and the late Bill. Loved uncle of all his nieces and nephews. Friends are invited to attend a celebration of Kerry’s life in the Forrest Lawn Chapel, 208 Guyton Street, Whanganui, on Monday 17 April 2023 at 1.30pm, to be followed by a private interment.
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DAVIS, Pamela Lillian Phyllis (Pam) (nee Welch)
Passed away peacefully on 13 April 2023 at Wellington Hospital. Loved wife to the late Tom Davis. Devoted mother to Tony Barratt (dec) and Neville Barratt, mother-in-law to Sue Barratt. Only daughter to the late Mona and Eric Welch of Makara. Much loved and cherished Nanny to Warwick and Maree Barratt and Simon Barratt. Special Great-Nanny to Bonnie, Wolf, Brodie and Roczen. Loving sister and sister-in-law to George and Jennifer Welch. Loving Aunty to Mandy, Chris and Dez. Great-Aunt to Michaela and Matthew. Step-mother to Judy-Ann, Rodney, Denise and Stephanie. Loving Nan to Megan, Emily, Andrew and Anna. Details of a service to celebrate Pam’s life will be published once available. In lieu of flowers, donations are invited to Wellington Free Ambulance. Messages for the family can be sent c/- Lychgate Funerals, 306 Willis Street, Aro Valley, Wellington 6011.
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HOLMES, Frank
Late of Manunui, passed peacefully at the Taumarunui Hospital 4th April in his 93rd year. Dear friend of Marcia, Peter and Jennie and “Dad” to his fur babies. Thank you to Gemma for her years of care, Carolyn Tidman for her friendship and support and Frank’s caring neighbours. Sincere thanks to St John Ambulance staff and Taumarunui Hospital for their wonderful care. According to Frank’s wishes a private cremation has been held.
One of life’s gentlemen,
rest in peace Frank.
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GAZE, Christopher Franklin (Frank)
12 November 1933 –
10 April 2023
Well my friends, the day arrived. As of Monday 10th April 2023, this mortal coil has been shuffled off… some of you wondered if it would ever actually happen! My beautiful wife Margie found me – all peaceful on our couch in the early dawn light. She will miss me deeply I know, as will my children Terry and Karen, Judy (deceased), Matthew and Evelyn, Julia and Andrew; siblings Olwyn and Stuart, grandchildren Nina, Rowan, Penny, Carys, Spencer, Sophie and Avery, and great-grandson Hugo. A celebration of all I hold dear will take place in the Blue Room at City West Church, Poplar Grove, New Plymouth, Monday 17th April at 10.30am, with refreshments starting from 10.00am. Thank you for your love towards my family at this time.
BROWN, Margaret Ellen
Died peacefully on April 12, 2023, at Hospice Marlborough, in her 91st year. Loved wife
of the late Alan Brown. Treasured mum and mum-in-law of Ginni and Andrew Denmead, and mother of Nicholas (dec), Louise and Dominic. A proud grandmother and great-grandmother of many. Messages to 49B Park Terrace, Blenheim 7201 or www.cloudybay... funerals.co.nz In lieu of flowers a donation to Hospice Marlborough, (account no. 03 1369 036520700 ref. M. Brown) would be appreciated or may be made at the service. A funeral service for Margaret will be held on Sunday, April 16, 2023, at the Springlands Chapel, Cloudy Bay Funeral Services, 15 Boyce Street, Blenheim, at 3.00pm, followed by private cremation.
GIBBS, Colin Ogilvie
Born February 25, 1930, passed away on April 12, 2023. Passed away peacefully in the presence of his loving family at home. Dearly loved husband and very best mate of Maureen. Treasured Dad to Christine, Michael and Jacqui. Loved and respected father-in-law to Eddie, Emma and Chris. Adored Grandfather to his grandchildren Sahita and Tom, Alea, Matt and Imogen, Nic and Ashley, Jules and Shannen, Johan, Zoe, Eliza and Rafe, and Phoebe and Sam. Adored Great-Grandfather to Thea, Frankie and Bobby. Loved brother of Alan, and uncle to a close extended family. He touched many with his genuine care and interest and will be sadly missed. With a life lived so fully there is much to celebrate. A private cremation will be held, followed by a memorial service at St John’s Church, Upper Hutt, on May 19, followed by gathering at RWGC Golf Club. Communications to the Gibbs family, C/- PO Box 2070, Whakatane 3159, or online at willettsfuneralservices.co.nz.
McCOLL, Colin Gordon Nelson
Passed away at Ripponburn Hospital and Home, Cromwell, on Wednesday, April, 12, 2023, aged 85 years. Dearly loved husband and soulmate of Jill, loved and respected father and father-in-law of Hamish and Sazzy, Keir and Zoe, much loved Grandad of Eliza; Evelyn, and Abigail (all of Brisbane); loved brother-in-law of Ruth and Lance Shaw (Manapouri), loved Uncle of all his nieces and nephews.
“Grief is the price
we pay for love”
A service to celebrate Colin’s life will be held in Central Otago Funeral Chapel, 16 Ennis Street, Alexandra, on Tuesday, April 18, at 11.30am, private interment to follow. Livestream link available at www.centralotagofunerals.co.nz... Messages to 20 Monaghan Street, Cromwell, 9310 or email cottagegardenscromwell@gmail.com.
OGILVY, William Stanley(Willie)
Passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 8, 2023, surrounded by family, aged 65. Loved husband of Jan,loved father of late daughter, Stephanie, sons Nicholas and Jardon. Father-in-law to Alina and Sam and Grandfather to Cate and Max. Loved brother of Stuart, Donald, Gordon and Heather. In lieu of flowers, the family have requested a donation to be made to the Nurse Maude hospice in Christchurch.
ROHAN, John Theodore (Hog)
Passed at Southland Hospital, after a brief illness, on Tuesday, April 11, 2023, aged 79 years. Dearly loved husband of Margaret (Stotty). Loved son of the late Anthony and Delia Rohan, and son-in-law of the late Roland and Maureen Stott. Loved brother and brother-in-law of Lawrence and Nicki, Dave and Helen, and Kevin. Loved uncle of Mathew and Debbie, Jamie and Alex. Loved great-uncle of Ella. Loved brother-in-law of John* and Mary Stott (Christchurch), Brian Stott, Barbara Saward (Tauranga), Paul and Cheryl Stott (Newcastle), Terry and Fay Stott (Gore), Kathy and Kerry Burke (Tauranga), Rose Barnes (Mapua). Loved uncle and great-uncle of Margaret’s family. Beloved founding and life member of his SMD Family.
Rest In Peace
A requiem mass to celebrate Hog’s life will be held in the St Mary’s Basilica, Tyne Street, Invercargill, on Saturday,
April 15 at 10.30am. If you wish to view the service via livestream, please go the Avenal Park website, obituaries page and click on the link on Hog’s page. Messages to 26 Eden Cres, Glengarry, Invercargill 9810.
(*denotes deceased)
OAKLY, Richard George (Dick)
(Serv. No. 675080, RNZ ASC, Korea). Unexpectedly, and peacefully at home on 11th April 2023; aged 91 years. Dearly loved husband of Sylvia for 64 years. Loved father of Diane and Rob (Brisbane), and Gail (Adelaide). Loved grandfather of Grace and Kelsey. At Dick’s request, a private service has been held.
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