RITCHIE, Michael Duthie (Mike)
On Sunday 26th March 2023 whilst out riding his bike. Adored husband and father of Rach (Olsen), Olly, and Charlie. Loving son of Denese and the late Russ, fabulous brother and brother-in-law of Chris and Lisa, Nicki and Dave, Tim and Sue. Son-in-law of Liz and the late Peter, special brother-in-law of Caroline and Jonty, Andrew and Leanne. Loved uncle of Caitlin, Bella, James, Emma, Sam, Sophie, Tom, Kate, George, Charlotte, Harriet, George, Elliot, and Braedyn.
Mike will be missed beyond measure.
We have all lost the most generous, fun, loving man.
A celebration of Mike’s life will be held at the Sydney Flying Squadron in Kirribilli, Sydney, on Thursday 13th April 2023 at 3.00pm. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to Heart Research Institute.
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ANDERSON, Gwilym Burns
Loved brother and brother-in-law of *Margaret and *Tommy Church, *Rob and *Ray Anderson, *Olwyn and *Arthur Moffat, Dawn and *Bill Roy, *Hazel and *Frank Shaw, *Enfys and *Malcolm Anderson, *Fiona and *Bob Coulter, Jenkin, Alex and *Myrna Anderson, *Lachlan and *Marlene, and *Elspeth and *Colin.
(*denotes deceased)
SAXTON, Judith Constance(Judy)(nee Lowry)
Formerly of Upper Hutt. Passed peacefully at Eldon Lodge, Paraparaumu, on April 1, 2023, in her 92nd year. Dearly loved wife of the late Norm for 63 years. Much loved mother of John & Julie, Graeme (dec), Tony & Sue, Ken & Anita, Raymond & Pia, and Judith & Ken. Adored Grandmother of Anita, Nick, Alice (dec), Adam, Rebecca, Megan, Tristan, Sam, Rochelle, Peter, Christine, Adele, and her 12 great-grandchildren. A special thank you to the teams at Eldon Hospital and Kapiti Rest Home for their continued support and loving care. A service to celebrate Judy’s life will be held in the Kapiti Coast Funeral Home Chapel, 9-11 Hinemoa Street, Paraparaumu, on Wednesday, April 5, at 2.00pm, to be followed by a private cremation. Messages to 44 College Drive, Paraparaumu.
MACKENZIE, Robert Bruce
NZP1938 (Rtd). Peacefully at Annie Brydon Lifecare, on Thursday 30th March 2023. Dearly loved husband of Audrey. Loved father and father in-law of Colin and Heather, Scott and Kim, and Lynne and Ian. Much loved grandfather of 7 and great-grandfather of 4. A celebration of Bruce’s life will be held at the Hawera RSA, Princes Street, Hawera, on Wednesday 5th March at 2.00pm, after which a private cremation will be held. A live-stream of Bruce’s service will be available on his tribute page at www.hardingsfunerals.co.nz...
DOUGLAS, Lynette Jean (Lynne)
Passed away peacefully on Friday, March 31, 2023, at Springlands Lifestyle Village. Aged 65 years. Very much loved daughter of Shirley and the late Bill Douglas. Loved sister and sister-in-law of Leslie and Pauline Douglas, Sheryl and Eddie Johnsen, and Jenny Gillespie. Loved aunt and great-aunt of her nieces and nephews, and their families. Messages may be sent to Les Douglas, 385 Wakamarina Road, Canvastown RD 1, Havelock 7178. Relatives and friends are invited to attend a service for Lynne at The Mayfield Chapel, cnr Hutcheson and Parker Streets, at 11.00am, on Wednesday, April 5, followed by interment at Havelock Cemetery.
MATHESON, Lennard Duncan (Len)
26.1.1938 — 1.4.2023
Loving husband of the late Joan. Loving and loved father of Gordon, Debra, Keith, and Bruce, and loved stepfather of Carol, Sheryl, David, and Peter. Proud grandad and great-grandad of all his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Loved and respected brother to Ron, Marjorie, Gael, Des, and the late Kay.
Make your way back to the green, green grass of home.
All messages to the Matheson Family, c/- PO Box 4449, Hamilton 3247. In preference to flowers, a donation may be made to Dementia Waikato in memory of Len. Family and friends are invited to a celebration of Len’s life to be held at the White Rose Chapel, 75 Cook Street, Hamilton East, on Thursday 6 April 2023 at 1.00pm.
HOEBERS, Willem (Bill)Theodoor Leonard
16.6.1938 — 1.4.2023
Passed away suddenly at Waikato Hospital, husband of Maria (Ria), father of Sonja & Stephen, Michael & Jane, Roger, Deborah, Marion, Christy & Craig, Opa of Marnix & Lily, Micah & Tabitha, Olivia, Michaela & Matt, Liam, Jacques, Ariel, Jude, Lexi and Great-Opa to 7 wonderful great-grandchildren. Brother to his siblings in the Netherlands. Requiem Mass will be held on Tuesday 4 April at St Peter’s Catholic Church, 21 Anzac Street, Cambridge at 11.00am. Garden flowers would be lovely and donations to St John Ambulance would be appreciated.
RAVEN, Peter David (Pete)
Peacefully at Taranaki Base Hospital on Friday, March 31, 2023, aged 62. Dearly loved partner and best friend of Deb. Proud Dad of Juliana. Doting Grandad of Brooklyn, and Bryn. Loved son of Evan and Gwen, and the light of his aunts, uncles, and cousins. Cherished brother of Trish, and Grant. Messages can be left on Pete’s tribute page at eagars.co.nz/pete where his service will also be live- streamed. Join us to celebrate Pete’s life at the farm, 544 Mohakatino Road, Mokau, on Wednesday, April 5, at 2.00pm, followed by a cuppa and a beer.
KRAUS, Marie Susanna (Sr. Mary Susanna)
On Friday 31st March 2023. Peacefully at Aroha Care Centre, Taita. Dearly loved sister of Nga Whaea Atawhai o Aotearoa, Sisters of Mercy New Zealand. A much loved daughter of the late Wilhelm (Bill) and Ellie, sister of the late Bill Jr, Helen and Patricia (DOLC). A special aunt to her nephews and their extended families. Requiem Mass will be celebrated at Our Lady of Grace Church, 5 Palmer Cres. Heretaunga, on Tuesday 4th April, at 11.00am, followed by interment at Akatarawa Cemetery.
FARRELL, Paul Mervyn
Peacefully at Te Rangimarie Hospice on Friday 31 March 2023, aged 71. Dearly loved husband of Rachael for 40 years. Loving Dad of Lee and Whitney, Brooke and Finn, and Jack. Cherished Pops of Lachlan; Ted, and Esme. Messages to the Farrell family may be left on Paul’s tribute page at eagars.co.nz/paul, where the service will also be livestreamed. In preference to flowers, please consider a donation to Hospice Taranaki. A service to celebrate Paul’s life will be held at Eagars Te Henui Chapel, 174 Lemon Street, New Plymouth, on Thursday 6 April 2023 at 2.00pm, followed by a private cremation.
COOK, Grace Catherine
23.4.1928 — 31.3.2023
Passed away peacefully at Ultimate Life Care Rose Court; aged 94 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Maurice and dearly loved mother and mother-in-law of Bill and Gill, Richard, Ann and Brian, and the late Lee. Loved sister to the late Margaret, Jack and Billy. Grandma to Angela and Keith, Craig and Christine, Sara and Justin, Persia and Kaleb, and Sian. Great-Grandma to Grace and Jackson, Ollie, Issac and Jacob, Max and Quinn, Charlie, Rosie-Lee and Bella. Loved aunt and great-aunt. Messages may be addressed to the family of the late Grace Cook, c/- 19 London Street, Richmond, Christchurch 8013. Many thanks to the wonderful care from the staff at Ultimate Care Rose Court. A service for Grace will be held in the John Rhind Chapel, entry from London and Whitmore Streets, Richmond, on Wednesday, April 5, at 10.00am.
SHAW, Hugh Winfield
Born 13 March 1930, and died peacefully Friday 31st March 2023 at St Andrews Village, aged 93. Funeral details to be advised.
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SYME, Valerie Kay (Kay)
Died peacefully surrounded by her loving family at Tuarangi Rest Home, Ashburton, on Friday, March 31, 2023. Dearly cherished wife of Des Syme. Much loved mother and mother-in-law of Fiona and Richard Maw, Nigel Syme, and Sharon and Karl Viney. Loved grandmother to George and Emily, Ava and Jack. Loved sister and sister-in-law of Shirley and Joe Alexander (Christchurch), Margaret Hotene (Porirua), John and Daphne Syme (Staveley), Errol and Jocelyn Syme, Ivan and Annette Syme, and loved aunty to all her nieces and nephews. The family wish to thank the staff at Tuarangi Rest Home for their wonderful care given to Kay over the past two years. Messages to the Syme family, PO Box 472, Ashburton 7740. At the family’s request, a private cremation will be held beforehand. A Celebration of Kay’s life will be held in Our Chapel, cnr East and Cox Streets, Ashburton, on Wednesday, April 5, commencing at 2.00pm.
WOODGATE, Grant Gordon (Woody)
Passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family, on Friday, March 31, 2023 at Nurse Maude Hospice, aged 79 years. Loved husband of Fay. Much loved father, father-in-law, grandfather, and loved by his nieces and nephews. Respected life member of the Hornby Rugby League Club. Special thanks to the amazing Nurse Maude Hospice and Amyes Road Medical Centre staff who cared for Grant over the last month. The Funeral Service for Grant will be held at the Hornby Rugby League Rooms, Lesley Park, Hornby, on Wednesday, April 5, at 2.30pm. Messages to be addressed to the family of late Grant Woodgate, c/- Hope Funerals, 27 Amyes Road, Hornby, Christchurch 8042.
O’CARROLL, Edith Mary (nee Guthrie)
On March 31, 2023, at Waikari Hospital, in her 99th year. Dearly loved wife and best friend of the late John. Dearly loved mother and mother-in-law of Julia and Brian O’Sullivan, Lawrie and Jenny, Tom and Pam, Peter, Lorna, Bob and Karren, Paul and Karen. Wonderful and much loved nana of her 13 grandchildren and 23 great-grandchildren. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the Friends of Waikari Hospital. A special thanks to the staff, nurses and carers at Waikari Hospital for the wonderful care they have given to Edith. Messages to the O’Carroll family, c/- PO Box 35, Rangiora 7440. A Requiem Mass will be held at St Raphael Catholic Church, 22 O’Carrolls Road, Hawarden, on Wednesday, April 5, at 11.00am. Interment at Horsley Down Cemetery to follow the service.
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