MANKS, Victoria Louise (Vicky)
Passed away peacefully at Hutt Hospital, on Saturday, March 25, 2023, aged 71 years. Loved mother of Richard and Jonathon (dec), and mother-in-law of Melissa, and step-grandmother of Ashleigh. Loved sister and sister-in-law of Jeremy and Marie (Waitarere), Vincent and Vivienne (Lower Hutt). A much loved aunty and friend. A private cremation has taken place and a memorial service will be held at Boulcott’s Farm Golf Club, 33 Military Road, Lower Hutt, at 2.30pm on Wednesday, April 5, 2023.
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SEAWARD, Murray Douglas
On March 18, 2023, peacefully at Rosewood Rest Home, aged 70 years. Dearly loved husband of Vicki, and much loved father of Mark. Proud son of the late George Seaward, Joy and Allan Garthwaite. Dearly loved brother and brother-in-law of Karen and Jeremy, and the late Janice. Much loved uncle of Connor, and Liam; Janene and Shanon, Rebecca and Anthony, great-uncle of Hayden, Jack, Ariana, Jaden, Astin, and Sakara. Much loved son-in-law of the late Bill and June Thin. Loved brother-in-law of Sandra and the late Roger. Special uncle of Stephanie and Aaron, James and Jo, great-uncle of Samantha, and Jasmine.
Farewell for now Dear.
Always in our Hearts.
Special thanks to the many people who supported and cared for Murray and the family over the past seven years. Messages may be addressed to The Family of the late Murray Seaward, c/- PO Box 39001, Christchurch 8545. A private Funeral Service has been held.
GOBLE, Margaret Joan
Passed peacefully, surrounded by loving family, on Sunday 26 March 2023, aged 92 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Neil. Loved Mum and mother-in-law of Lester (dec), Lyn and Dennis Frederickson, Keith and Sheryl Goble, and Nigel and Kathy Goble. Cherished Nana and Great-Nana of Tracy, Craig, Annaliese, Josh, Jess, Adam, Nicole, Claudia, Chloe, Kellie, Bodhi, Hunter, and Iyla. All messages to ’The Goble Family’, c/- PO Box 4016, New Plymouth 4340, or online at wabraham.co.nz/notices In accordance with Margaret’s wishes a private service has been held.
FOLSTER, Lyall John
Passed away peacefully at Palmerston North Hospital on Saturday, March 25, 2023, aged 85 years. Much loved husband of the late Judy for 65 years. Devoted Dad and father-in law of Guy and June, Michael and Julie, Paul and Louise, and Jane and Bernard Loader. Loved Grandad of Emma, Jessica, and Kyle; Tim, Hayley, and Kevin; Alice, Erin, and Claire, and his nine great-grandchildren. Missed by all his extended family. In accordance with Lyall’s wishes a private family service will be held.
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STEVENSON, Margaret Ann
Passed away peacefully on Tuesday, March 28, 2023, at Nurse Maude Hospital, aged 75 years. Dearly loved partner of Ron Sinclair. A much loved mother of Robert, John, Wendy, David, and Paul. A loved nana and great-grandmother. A loved friend to the Sinclair family. The family wish to express their sincere thanks to the staff at Nurse Maude Hospital for their care and support of Margaret. Messages to the family of Margaret can be sent to 405 Breezes Road, Aranui, Christchurch. A private cremation has been held.
FRANCIS, Kenneth John (Ken) (J.P. Retired)
Passed away peacefully, surrounded by family, at home on March 28, 2023. Loved husband of Noelene, father and father-in-law of Jon, and Lee and Dennis. Cherished “Grumps” to Finn, Anais and Evie. We will always cherish the memory of our beloved husband, dad, and grandad, in his happy place on the porch where he enjoyed his moments of relaxation with a cigarette in one hand and a cup of tea in the other. Though he has left us, his unique spirit and the wry humour he brought to our lives will never be forgotten. Our grateful thanks to Nurse Maude Palliative Care and Healthcare NZ. Messages may be addressed to The Family of the late Ken Francis, c/- Hope Funerals Christchurch, 27 Amyes Road, Hornby, Christchurch 8042. A private cremation has taken place.
MOORE, Kerry James
Peacefully on March 27, 2023 at North Shore Hospital, aged 83 years. Devoted husband and friend to Wendy for 60 years. Loving father of Susie, John and Stephen. Beloved Grandpa of Chris, Courtney, Siobhon, Connor, Stanley, Henry and Tilda. Brother of the late Brian and Marianne. A service to celebrate Kerry’s life will be held at Warkworth Town Hall, 2 Alnwick Street, Warkworth, on Thursday, April 6, at 1.00pm. In lieu of flowers donations to the Spirit of Adventure Trust would be appreciated.
GLENDINING, John Hember
Peacefully at home in Taupo on 29th March 2023. Loving and loved husband of Danna, father of Rachael and David. Son of Rupert and Barbara, and stepson of Tom Gaddum. Brother of Peter Gaddum of Gisborne. A celebration of John’s life will be held at The Founders Chapel of Remembrance, 117 Rickit Street, Taupo, at 11.30am on Friday 7th April. The funeral service will be livestreamed at live2u.co.nz In lieu of flowers, donations to the Greenlea Rescue Helicopter Trust would be appreciated. Communications to C/- PO Box 940, Taupo.
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FRETHEY, Robert Ernest (Bob)
On March 29, 2023, peacefully at home in Christchurch, aged 74 years. Loved Dad and father-in-law of Rachell and Jason, and Rebecca and Jamie; Poppy of Eden, Lily, and DJ, and Phoebe, and Georgia. Loved brother, and friend of many. A special thanks to Jeff and Margaret for their friendship and support. Messages may be addressed to The Family of the late Bob Frethey, PO Box 39001, Christchurch 8545. The Funeral Service for Bob will be held in our Christchurch Crematorium Chapel, 65 Vickerys Road, Wigram, on Monday, April 3, at 2.00pm, private cremation thereafter.
LOVETT, John Arthur
On March 27, 2023, aged 92 years, peacefully at Radius Millstream, Ashburton. Dearly loved husband of Jeanette, much loved Dad of Raewyn and Richard, Megan and Brian, Malcolm and Cindy. Loved and very proud grandfather of Matthew and Nicole, Lauren, and Tim, Paige and Wayne, Kent and Siân, Mitchell, and Alesha, Sarah and Shanan, and Victoria and Matt. Great-Grandad John to Joe, Tillie and Sienna, who he adored. Messages to the Lovett family, PO Box 472, Ashburton 7740. At John’s request, a private farewell has been held.
HOUSTON, Susanne Leonie
Passed away peacefully on 20 March 2023, at Arohanui Hospice, Palmerston North, in the presence of family, following a long & courageous battle with cancer, aged 57 years. Loving and devoted mother to Kayd, very much loved and treasured daughter of Dick and Jenny, cherished sister and sister-in-law of Glenda, Richard, Rex, and Marketa.
A special friend who will be dearly missed by many.
In accordance with Susanne’s wishes, a private celebration has been held.
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RIORDAN, Michael Kenneth (Mick)
Born 26.1.1945, died 26.3.2023, aged 78, as a result of an accident. Beloved husband of the late Margaret. Cherished and loved stepfather, brother, brother-in-law, uncle, grandad and great-grandad. A celebration of Mick’s life will be held at the Upper Takaka Country Club, on Saturday, April 8, 2023, at 2.00pm. Messages sent to 50C High Street, Motueka 7120.
WHITWELL, Deborah Lee (Debbie)
Passed away unexpectedly at home on March 27, 2023, aged 62 years. Cherished mother of Terri, Logan, and Troy. Loved grandmother of Lukarn, Maliya, and Kaya. Daughter of the late Meldon and Nancy Whitwell; sister of Greg, Denise, Colleen, Lindsay, and Rochelle, and a much loved Aunty. A service to celebrate Debbie’s life will be held at the Golden Bay Motueka Funeral Home, 8 Inglis Street, Motueka, on Tuesday, April 4, 2023, at 11.00am. For those unable to attend, the service will be livestreamed, please contact support@gbmfs.co.nz for the access details. Messages to the Whitwell Family, c/- 8 Inglis Street, Motueka 7120.
BROWN, Jean Alice
Peacefully at Cashmere View Retirement Village on Tuesday, March 28, 2023. Dearly loved wife of the late Ray Brown. Much loved mother and mother-in-law of Raewyn and Dougal Robertson, Craig and Stasia Brown, and Euan and Lee-Ann Brown. Loved grandmother and great-grandmother to all her grandchildren. Loved sister and sister-in-law of Eddie and Jenny Veal, and loved aunty to all her nieces and nephews. The family wish to thank the staff at Cashmere View for their care given to Jean over the past months. In accordance with Jean’s wishes a private cremation has been held. Messages may be addressed to the Brown Family, c/- PO Box 10345, Christchurch 8145.
CARRIE, Stuart David (Shorty)
Taken suddenly on 18 March 2023 in Motueka, aged 55 years. Much loved soulmate of Holly. Precious Dad and best mate of Hank. Loved son of Alex & Muriel. Brother and brother-in-law of Steve & Sharee, Neil, Alison & Julian Hutson. Hard-case uncle of his nieces and nephews. A private service has been held.
Rest easy Stu.
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