LOVERIDGE, Joanne Mary (Neru)
Sadly on June 14, 2023, our beloved Mum passed away after a short battle with cancer, in the company of her loving partner Warren and her family. Mum’s funeral will be held at St Theresa’s Church, Plimmerton, on Tuesday, June 20, 2023 at 11.00am. In lieu of flowers, donations to Arohanui Hospice, St John Ambulance or Westpac Rescue Helicopter are welcome. Messages for the family can be sent c/- 284 Oxford Street, Levin 5510.
STANWAY, Shirley Ann
Of Paraparaumu. Passed away peacefully at Wellington Hospital on Wednesday, 14 June 2023, aged 81 years. Dearly loved wife of Barry. Loved mother of Karen and David, mother-in-law of Melissa and Tim Pratt. A service to celebrate Shirley’s life will be held in St Paul’s Anglican Church, 1 Langdale Avenue, Paraparaumu, on Tuesday, 20 June at 1.30pm, followed by private interment. All messages to the Stanway Family may be sent C/- PO Box 119, Paraparaumu 5254.
CLARKE, Donald Ross (Ross)
Passed peacefully at Rhapsody Rest Home on Wednesday 14th June 2023, aged 93 years. Dearly loved partner of Jean. Dearly loved Dad of Susan and Brian, Cheryl and Ross, Sarndra and Gus. Much loved Grandad of Joshua and Ange, Leighton, Leanne and Andrew, Abby and James, and great-granddad of Lachlan, Kinsey, Georgie, and Maddi. Respected friend of Pauline and Noel. Thanks to staff at Rhapsody Rest Home for their care. All messages to the Clarke family, c/- PO Box 4016 New Plymouth 4340, or online at wabraham.co.nz/notices. A family gathering will be held.
BUSCH, Kevin Frederick
13.1.1938 — 14.6.2023
Passed peacefully at Kaiapoi Lodge. Loving husband to the late June, Father to Ross, David and Fee, Euan, Mark and Michelle, Shane, and a loved Grandfather.
At Rest
A special thanks to St John Ambulance. A farewell to Kevin will be held in the Balcairn Cemetery on Monday, June 19, 2023, at 11.00am.
McNAUGHTON, Margaret Prudence (nee Styles)
Passed away peacefully on June 14, 2023, Surrounded by her family, in her 98th year. Dearly loved wife of the late Albert (Albie). Greatly loved and respected mother and mother-in-law of Irene and William Ward (Rangiora), Graeme and Lyn (deceased), Neville and Gaye. Loving Nana of Alastair and Suzie, Jason, Tracy and Gavin, Aaron and Danielle, Sarah and Richard, and Rachel. Loving Great-Nana of Kimberlee, Haylee, Emily, Bailey, Zoe, Jack, Lee, Andre, Kayla, Nataliah and Savannah. Special thanks to the staff at Wensley House and Ernest Rutherford for their care. At Margaret’s request a private service has been held. Messages to the McNaughton Family, c/- 7 Phoebe Place, Richmond 7020.
DA VANZO, Avril Belford
On 14 June 2023 Avril passed peacefully at Wellington Hospital. She was the beloved wife of Rex for 56 years, cherished mother of her children, Peter, David, Mark and their spouses, Amla, Fiona and Heather, and her grandchildren, Cody, Matene, Tom, James and Briar. Her funeral will be held at the Khandallah Presbyterian Church, 33 Ganges Road, Khandallah, on Tuesday 20 June at 1.00pm, followed by burial at Makara Cemetery. Flowers respectfully declined. The family wishes to gratefully acknowledge the Wellington Free Ambulance and the doctors and nursing staff of Ward 5 South Wellington Hospital for their exceptional care of Avril in her last days. Messages may be sent to “The Family of Avril Da Vanzo”, c/- PO Box 50-347, Porirua 5240.
A gentle soul at rest.
“Until the 12th of Never”
Funeral arrangements have been made by Larry Greco.
STOKES, Gillian Briar
Our beautiful and brave Gillian left us on June 15, 2023, at the age of 72, after living with cancer for 7 years. A loving and loved wife and mother to Roger, Melissa and Olivia. The best ever GG to Hugo, Freddie, Charlotte and Beatrix. A non-meddling mother-in-law and great friend to Dave and Simon.
We will miss her so much.
Gill hated a fuss and in accordance with her wishes there’ll be no formal service. Heartfelt thanks to Richard and his team at Canopy Cancer Care, for giving us extra years with Gill and many happy memories to look back on. Our immense gratitude to Dr Peter Cunningham for looking after Gill in her final days. You are welcome to leave a message in memory of Gill by going to https
WHITEMAN, David Percy (Dave)
Passed away peacefully at his home at Waihi Beach on 12 June 2023, aged 82 years. Much loved husband and companion of Florence (Flo). Loved dad and grandad of Tony, Bruce, Robbie, Paul, Jenny, and their families. Thanks to the emergency services for their assistance. In accordance with Dave’s wishes, a private family farewell will take place. Notice of a get together to celebrate Dave’s life will be notified at a later date. Donations in Dave’s memory to the IHC would be much appreciated, online at www.ihc.org.nz.... All communications to the Whiteman Family, C/- PO Box 147, Huntly 3740.
HUGHES, Jackson Francis (Jack)
Resident of Awatere Care Suites, Berescourt, Hamilton. Jack passed away peacefully on 13 June 2023, at home in his sleep on the eve of his 93rd birthday. Dearly loved husband of Pat (R.I.P.) for almost 60 years. Father and father-in law of Derek and Diana, David (R.I.P.) and Barbara, John, Elizabeth, Gerard and Jo, and Sue O’Driscoll. Loving grandad of Nicholas and Caitlin, Mitchell and Lauren, Holly and Daisy, Bolly and Patrick, Christiane and Nic, Alex and Jonathan, Georgie and Guy, and Sophie. Great-grandfather of Raffie, Violet, Nixon, Lola, Cooper and Jagger. Other beloved families in Jack’s life, the Hanleys (Ireland), the Fitzmaurices, the Newtons, and Rowan and her family. He will be missed by everyone who knew him. The family makes a special acknowledgement of the aroha and care Jack received from Awatere staff during his time with them. Jack’s funeral will be at 11.30am, on Monday 19 June at The Cottage at Auckland Memorial Gardens, 2163 East Coast Bays Rd, Silverdale. Any correspondence to
GIMBLETT, Basil John
Passed away in Palmerston North on Wednesday 14th June 2023, aged 97 years. Dearly loved husband of the late Iris. Cherished father and father-in-law of Barbara and Jim Laws (dec), Murray and Robyn, Neville and Deborah, Shirley and Bruno Petrenas. Treasured Grandpa of 10 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren. A service for Basil will be held at the Terracehaven Chapel, 697 Main Street, Palmerston North, on Monday 19th June 2023, at 1.30pm.
INGLIS, Thomas Elger(Tom)
Passed away peacefully at his home, June 5, 2023. Dearly loved brother of Jill Smith (deceased), Anne Jones-Shaw, Jack Inglis, Beth Inglis. A special brother-in-law and uncle to his nieces and nephews. A private family funeral has taken place.
RIP
TUCKER, Rob (Robert John)
MNZM
Peacefully in the safe care
of Hospice Taranaki, New Plymouth, Rob ended his long battle with cancer. Beloved husband and soulmate of Bonnie. Dearly loved father and father-in-law of Mikee and Stephanie, Jaclyn and Ash and the late Philly. Cherished grandad of Theo and Vinnie; and Charli, Cate and Harry. Dearly loved brother and brother-in-law of Jim and Lin Tucker and loved uncle of Kirk Tucker and Debbie Sinclair. In preference to flowers, please consider a donation to Hospice Taranaki. Messages to the Tucker Family may be left on Rob’s tribute page at eagars.co.nz/rob. A service to celebrate Rob’s life will be held at Eagars Te Henui Chapel, 174 Lemon Street, New Plymouth on Monday 19 June 2023 at 2.00pm. For those unable to attend, Rob’s funeral will be livestreamed via his tribute page.
MURFITT, Pat
Passed away June 14, 2023. Loved sister-in-law of Margaret and the late Allan Petrie, loved Auntie of Garry, Michael, Maree and the late John, and families.
Rest in Peace
TE PUIA, Wilson Wirihana Tamati
Passed away surrounded by whanau at home on Thursday 15th June 2023, aged 67 years. Dearly loved husband of the late Margaret. Much loved Dad to Kerry and Stacey, Lucas and Ebonie, Whare (dec), Sharyna and Rob, Philip and Leigh. Cherished Uncle and Koro to his many Moko’s. Wilson will be laying in state at home in Stokes Valley until Sunday morning, before making his way to Mourea. He will then be laying in state at Te Takinga Marae, Rotorua, from 3.00pm Sunday, followed by the Tangi on Tuesday 20th June at 11.00am. The whanau would like to thank Wellington Free Ambulance and Hutt Hospital for their care of Dad over the last 8 weeks.
Haven Falls Funeral Home
Wellington
0800 428 365
PALMER, Paul
We are sad to say that Paul Palmer passed away on Sunday 11 June 2023, peacefully, with his daughters by his side. A loving father, Union Delegate, Football Coach and Player, Ten Pin Bowling, and Kapi Mana Darts Representative. Paul’s life will be celebrated at a Memorial Service at the Porirua Club, on 4 July, at 5.30pm. Subsequently, Paul’s ashes will join his late wife Naureen, at the whanau urupa in Taupo, on 9 July 2023, at 10.30am. All are welcome, for more info mfeek01@gmail.com 0277406181 In lieu of flowers please donate to SPCA, Wellington Free Ambulance, or Mary Potter Hospice.
Nga mihi mahana, Maree and Tiffany
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