BECKETT, Donald Ian (Ian)
After a courageous battle, Ian passed away peacefully at home, on Friday, June 9, 2023, aged 70 years. Much loved father and father-in-law of Graeme and Melissa, grandad of Oakley. Son of the late Albert (Cecil) and Alice. Loved brother and brother-in-law of Beverley, Margaret, Warren, Maureen and Donald, Tommy and the late Annette, Peter, Pat, Ross, Robyn, Susan, Roger, the late Cathy, and the late Grant. A fondly remembered uncle. A dear friend to Ross, Al and Denise, Liz, Mark and Vanya, Sally, Bill, Jack, Phil, Ronnie, Johnny, Jim, Tony, and the late Janet, among others, and beloved dog dad of Speights. In accordance with Ian’s wishes, a private cremation has been held, and a celebration of his life and the scattering of his ashes will be held at his Tinkertown home from 2.00pm on Saturday, July 15, 2023. All welcome. Sincere thanks to Hospice Southland and the District Nurses for their care of Ian over the past two years. Special thanks to Ross for his unwavering support of Ian, and for taking on his beloved dog. May his will to live, even in his final weeks, serve as a reminder to us all to never give up. Messages C/- G. Beckett, PO Box 34, Greymouth 7805 or to Ian’s tribute page at frasersfunerals.co.nz/tribute
LUSBY, Stanley Richard
Aged 82. Born London, England, October 2, 1940, died Moeraki May 30, 2023. International Hydrographic and Land Surveyor. Dearly loved father of Galina, Benedict (dec.), and Adam. A service will be held to commemorate Stan’s life on July 8, 2023, at 2.00pm, at St Alban’s, Pleasant Point, South Canterbury. A celebration of Stan’s life will be held in Moeraki, January 6, 2024. Messages of condolence can be sent c/- Whitestone Funerals, 54 Weston Road, Oamaru, 9401 Otago. In lieu of flowers please consider a donation to the SPCA.
SLAUGHTER, Ernest Colin (Colin)
Passed away peacefully at Whanganui Hospital on Tuesday 13th June 2023, aged 80 years. Much loved Husband and Soulmate of Colleen. Precious Dad of Lyndon and Kris, Jacinda, and Bradley and Evelyn. Much loved Pops of Mikayla, Leighton, and Sara and Mark. Special thanks to the staff of the Medical and Surgical Wards at Whanganui Hospital & the Oncology Ward at Palmerston North Hospital. Friends are invited to a celebration of Colin’s life in the Forrest Lawn Chapel, 208 Guyton Street, Whanganui, at 1.00pm on Monday 19 June, 2023, to be followed by a private interment.
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ROBINSON, Janet Barbara
Passed away peacefully after illness 6 June 2023, aged 82 years. Dearly loved widow of Brian and Loved mother of Mike, Simon and Annie. Mother-in-law of Sally, Yacine and Ed. Nanny to Amanda and Tom. Sister-in-law of Richard and Margie, and Aunt of Andrew, Chris and Melissa. In lieu of flowers, donations to Wellington Free Ambulance would be appreciated.
"Even as we say goodbye, you will remain a part
of us forever"
In accordance with Janet’s wishes a private family service has been held.
HOEBERGEN, Marius Joseph Henricus Maria (Harry)
Aged 81 years. Passed away peacefully and reunited with his beloved Val on June 13, 2023. Cherished father to Nick, Michael, Maria and Dean. Loved father-in-law to Ema, Bianka, Tony and Belinda. Adored Poppa to Michael, Harrison, Carlos, Valerie and Madison. In accordance with Harry’s wishes, a private Requiem Mass was held at the St Mary’s Chapel, 47 Clyde St, Hamilton. Any correspondence to be sent to M Hoebergen, PO Box 36, Tirau 3442.
PRICE, Beatrice Helen
(formerly of Invercargill). On June 12, 2023, at Dunedin Hospital, with family by her side; aged 85 years. Loved daughter of the late Frederick (Jack) and Dorothy (Invercargill), loved sister and sister-in-law of Roger and Helen (Winton), Anne (Australia), Margaret and Tony Gilbert, Neale and Joyce (Christchurch), loved Aunty of all her nieces and nephews. A private farewell has been held. Messages to 4/72 Purchas Street, St Albans, Christchurch 8014.
MULLAN, James Patrick
Peacefully after a short illness at Taranaki Base Hospital on Sunday 11 June 2023, aged 75 years. Dearly loved son of the late Pat and Dolly Mullan (formerly of Oaonui). Loved brother and brother-in-law of the late Rosemary, Patsy and the late Norm, Danny and Margaret, Francis and the late Jennifer, Kerry and Wendy, Anthony and Wendy, Christine and Ian Raven, Philip and Irene, Robert and John. Respected uncle of his many nieces and nephews. All messages to ‘The Mullan Family’, c/- PO Box 4016, New Plymouth 4340, or online at wabraham.co.nz/notices
A private family service has been held.
RASMUSSEN, Paul
Paul left us peacefully after a short illness on Tuesday, June 6, 2023, aged 91, at Christchurch Hospital. Loving husband of the late Margaret Fay, and loved Dad to their daughters Margaret, Paulette, Nancy, Yvonne, and all their families. Special thanks to the nursing staff who took special care of Dad. As per Paul’s wishes, a private cremation has already taken place.
MATTHEWS, Richard James
25.3.1947—13.6.2023
Died peacefully at home, in his 76th year. Son of Sir Russell and Lady Matthews (deceased), dearly loved partner of Seng Cheah, much loved brother and brother-in-law of Elizabeth (Matthews) and Dave (deceased), Benney (Boston, USA), Jill (deceased) (Matthews), and John Caughey (Wanaka), and John and Lynda Matthews (New Plymouth), and much loved uncle and great-uncle to his many nephews and nieces. In line with Richard’s wishes no funeral will take place and a private cremation has already occurred.
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CARTER, Dorothy Jean
Passed peacefully after a courageous but short battle at home, surrounded by family, on June 1, 2023, aged 78 years. Loved wife of Graeme. Adored Mum and mother-in-law to Kylie and Dave, Carol and Jim and Shane (deceased). Cherished sister of Margaret, Alberta, Janice, George (deceased) and Struan (deceased). Treasured Nana to her 5 grandchildren. Special thanks to Dr Katey Yeowart and the staff at Travis Medical, and Nurse Maude for their care of Dorothy. A private family memorial service and cremation has been held.
THORNTON, Ann Patricia (Ann)
Ann died peacefully at Russley Village on Friday, June 2, 2023, after a short illness. Ann was lovingly cared for by her family members and the staff at Russley. Deeply loved wife of Jim (dec) of sixty years, their children and partners, Steve and Dita, Rachel and Steffen, Mark and Dianne, and Pete and Shell. Dearly loved oma of her grandchildren and partners
REED, Brian Leonard
Passed away peacefully at Maryann Residential Care Home and Hospital, on Sunday, June 4, 2023, aged 88 years. Beloved Son of the late Leonard and Margaret Reed. Much loved Dad of Mark, Grant, and Jason. Treasured Grandad of Brian, Charlotte, Matthew, Rachel, Jordan, Samuel, Emma, Hayden, Rebekah, Eric, Marina, Jade, and Danilo. Loved Brother of Noel, Shirley, and Allan. The family of Brian would like to thank the staff at Maryann for their love and care of Brian over many years. Messages for Brian’s family may be left on his tribute page at www.eagars.co.nz... As Brian wished, a private family gathering has been held.
SMITH, Alan K
Beloved husband of Jan. Loved father, father-in-law and Pop of Mick, Emily Wood, Jasper and Ollie Smith; Claire, Richard and Honor Hutchinson. A private family service has been held.
ROBERTS, Caroline Daisy (Daisy)
On June 12, 2023, at Christchurch Hospital, aged 42 years. Much loved wife of Nick, loved daughter of Jean and the late Barry, loved sister and sister-in-law of Adam and Karen, Edward and Jacqueline, and Patrick and Holly, loved daughter-in-law of Eric and Leonie, loved sister-in-law of Courtenay and Oliver, loved aunt of Mya, Khole, Eva, Lilly, William, and Thomas.
‘Courageous to the end’
Special thanks to the dialysis nurses, Diabetes team and ICU staff for all the love and care given to Daisy over the last year. Messages may be addressed to The Family of the late Daisy Roberts, c/- PO Box 39001, Christchurch 8545. A Celebration of Daisy’s life will be held in our Westpark Chapel, 467 Wairakei Road, Burnside, on Wednesday, June 21, at 10.00am, private cremation thereafter.
JONES, Alfred Freeman (Alf)
Peacefully on June 13, 2023, aged 74. Beloved husband of the late Val. Loved by his many nieces and nephews. A service for Alf will be held at the Te Aroha Club, 42 Centennial Drive on Wednesday, 21st June, at 1.00pm, followed by interment in the Te Aroha Cemetery. Messages to the Jones family C/- Broadway Funeral Home, 10 Short St, Matamata 340.
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