PORTEGYS, Pam
Much loved little sister of Ruth and John Baltus and loving Aunty of Adrienne, Sharon, Joanne, Megan and Bronwyn. Loved cousin/sister of Andrea Skipper.
Life will never be
quite the same
PUKLOWSKI-DRAPER, Yvonne Jean (Bonnie)
Passed away peacefully on Sunday, April 2, 2023 at Murchison, surrounded by family. Aged 83 years. Dearly loved wife of Allan Puklowski (deceased), and Hughie Draper. Loved mother and mother-in-law of Grant and Laurel, Angela and Jim, and Sharmain. A treasured grandmother and great-grandmother to all her grandchildren and families. A service to celebrate Bonnie’s life will be held at Waimea Richmond Funeral Home, Today (Wednesday), April 5, 2023 at 11.00am. Messages to Puklowski-Draper family, C/- 24 Champion Road, Richmond 7020.
PORTEGYS, Pamela Joy (Pam) (nee Williams)
Passed away fighting on 3 April 2023, after a brief illness, with family by her side. Loved wife of Piet and mother of Frank and Wendy, Peter and Ally, Sandra and Trevor. Grandmother to Ashleigh, Nicolaas, Keeley, Jack, Mandi, Kaley and Alex. A celebration, planned by Pam, will be held at Morrinsville RSA on Saturday, 8 April 2023 at 1.00pm, followed by burial at Piako Cemetery, Seales Road, Morrinsville. Please wear bright colours. All communications to the Portegys family C/- 358 Thames Street, Morrinsville 3300.
BANKS, Howard McMillan
From Featherston. Aged 78 years. Passed away peacefully at Ultimate Care Palliser House, Greytown, on 3rd April 2023. Much loved and adored husband of Jean. Loving father of David & Suzie; Debbie & Ta; Tony & Kerrie. Loved and respected grandad and Poppa of all his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Loved brother, brother-in-law, uncle, and friend to many. A service to celebrate Howard’s life will be held at Featherston Rugby Clubrooms, 60 Johnston St, Featherston, on Thursday 6th April 2023 at 2.00pm, followed by a burial at the Featherston Cemetery. Messages to the Banks family, c/- Duckett Funerals, 56 Fitzherbert St, Featherston. Alternatively, you can leave a message on Howard’s tribute page at www.tributes.co.nz...
MILLER, Robert John(also known as Bob Miller and Butch the Bushwhacker)
Passed away on April 2, 2023 at Good Samaritan Hospital, L.A. after a medical event. Much loved husband of Helen Miller and loving Dad to Sharon Owen-Miller and partner David Pinnock and loving Dad to Kirstin Richards and husband Mark Richards. ’Crazy Pop Miller’ to Leah Owen, Callum Owen, Lily Richards and Finn Miller Richards. Also Stepfather to Natalie and Tristin Deihl and Pop to their daughter Jamie. Stepfather to Adrian, Michael and Ash Cameron and Pop to their children Kaiahn, Storm and Forrest. Thank you to Dad’s lifelong wrestling partner ’cousin Luke Williams’ who
was with him to the end and to all the Doctors and Nurses
who looked after him so exceptionally well at Good Samaritan Hospital in Los Angeles. A celebration of Bob’s life will be confirmed once he is home where he can Rest in Peace.
"Don’t worry - be happy."
LOMAS, Ian Herbert (Toby)
On April 4, 2023, peacefully at his home with family at his side, in his 81st year. Adored and loved partner of Judy Young. Respected father of Leslie (Perth), Darren (Blenheim), and Vanessa Bullen (Greymouth). A loved grandfather, great-grandfather and a loved brother of the Billington families. Fondly remembered by Judy’s family from Auckland, Japan and Singapore. Messages to 69 George Street, Blenheim 7201 or www.cloudybayfunerals.co.nz... In lieu of flowers, donations to Toby’s chosen charities would be appreciated. A Graveside service for Toby will be held at the Omaka No. 2 Cemetery on Tuesday, April 11 at 11.00am. At Toby’s request, please wear happy colourful clothing.
HARVEY, Tony Stephen
Passed away peacefully at Nelson Hospital, surrounded by family, on March 31, 2023. Treasured son of Monica and the late Stephen. Much loved brother of Debbie and Julie. Fun loving uncle to all of his nieces and nephews and their families. A Service to celebrate Tony’s life will be held at Church of Christ Richmond, Corner Croucher and Darcy Streets, Richmond, on Thursday, April 6 at 1.00pm. Messages to Simplicity Funerals, 69 Haven Road, Nelson 7010, nelson@simplicity.co.nz
HAMILTON, Michael JosephMcNeill (Mike)
It is with broken hearts that the love of my life, Mike, passed away at home with his family by his bedside, on March 29, 2023. Mike was at peace knowing that God’s loving arms were waiting for him. A wonderful Husband, Father, Grandfather, Poppy, Brother, and friend. Life will never be the same without you, we miss you and will hold you forever in our hearts. Rest in peace, my love, until we meet again.
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In accordance with Mike’s wishes, a private ceremony will be held. If you would like to pay your respects, in lieu of flowers, please donate to the Heart Foundation or the Leukaemia and Blood Cancer Organisation.
McKENZIE, Helen Richmond
On 1 April 2023 peacefully, at home aged 70 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Keith. Loved and respected mother and mother-in-law of Denise, Erin, Graeme and Geoff. Much loved nana of Lucas, Jayden, Ethan, Hayley, Nathan and Dylan. Loved sister and sister-in-law of Anthony and Ruth, Nick, Geraldine and Richard, Mary and Denis, Jon and Dianne and Marilyn and John. Loved by all her nieces and nephews. Special thanks to all the hospice staff who helped us over the last few weeks. In lieu of flowers, donations to Mary Potter Hospice or Wellington Free Ambulance would be appreciated and
may be done online at
www.marypotter.org.nz... and www.wfa.org.nz... respectfully. Messages to the McKenzie family may be left in Helen’s tribute book at or posted c/- 4 Moorefield Road, Johnsonville, Wellington 6037. A service to celebrate the life of Helen will be held at St John’s Anglican Church, 18 Bassett Road, Johnsonville on Saturday 8 April at 10.00am, thereafter private cremation.
GILMORE, Donald William
Passed away at Waikato Hospital on March 30, 2023, aged 88 years. Dearly loved husband of Dawn, loved father to Donna and Anne-Marie, and grandfather to Xanthe. A private service for Don has been held and a memorial service to be announced at a later date. All communications to the Gilmore family, C/- PO Box 5523, Frankton, Hamilton 3242.
CAMPBELL, MargaretCarol
Passed away on Sunday, April 2, 2023, aged 65.
“Now at peace”
Dearly loved wife of Neil. Much loved mother and mother-in-law of Dean and Kate, Julie and Stephen. Loved Grandma to Fletcher, Archie and Harriet. Messages for Margaret’s family may be posted to the Campbell family, C/- 186 Talbot Street, Geraldine. The Service to Celebrate Margaret’s life will be held in the Denfield Geraldine Golf Club, 10 Orari Back Road, Geraldine, on Tuesday, April 11, at 2.00pm.
MOORE, Gerald Thomas (Ged)
On 3 April 2023 at Stokeswood Rest Home. Dearly loved husband of Kay. Loved father of Hayley-Ellen and Jason, and Grandad of Grace, Ben, Jonathan, Jessica, Matthew and Emily. In lieu of flowers, donations to Wellington Free Ambulance would be greatly appreciated and may be left at the service. A service for Ged will be held in the Stokes Valley Memorial RSA, 21 Hawthorn Crescent, Stokes Valley, on Tuesday 11 April at 1.00pm. All messages to ‘The Moore Family’, C/- PO Box 30-127, Lower Hutt 5040.
HAMILTON, Michael Joseph McNeill (Mike)
A mighty Totara has fallen. Our Brother, our friend. Until we meet again.
Love Jane, Eileen and Kathleen
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LEIGHTON-JONES, Lucy Aylmer (nee Wynn Williams)
WRNZNS no.249. Born 26 December 1921, died in Marton 29 March 2023, aged 101 years. Loved wife of the late Gerald (d.1983). Loved Mother of Raewyn, Geraldine (Gendie) and Elizabeth. Loved Mother-in-law of Richard Mildon and Richard Davison. Beloved Granny of Dean Taiaroa, Rebecca Waho, Robert Mildon, Elizabeth Mildon, Kate Pearce, Annabel Price, and Philippa Cotching. Great-Granny to Lee, Mikayla, and Veronica; Regan and Kees; Nico; Zoe, Max, and Oscar; Ella, Charlie, and Tommy; Sam, Ross, and Jessica. A family service has been held.
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JONES, David Hywel Daryl (Daryl)
On April 4, 2023, passed away peacefully to be with his Lord. Loving sweetheart of Pam. Adored father and father-in-law of Bronwyn and Graham, Sean and Trudie, and Darren and Cazz. Adored grandad of Olivia and George, Amanda, Michael, Ethan and Jasiah. Loved great-grandad of Mya, Sophia and Mila. Loved brother and brother-in-law of Megan and Ian Anderson. Messages to 39 Hutcheson Street, Blenheim 7201 or www.cloudybayfunerals.co.nz... In lieu of flowers, a donation to the Marlborough Hospice (Acc. No. 03 1369 036520700 Ref
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