Death Notices

A place to remember and celebrate the lives of those no longer with us

Recent Notices in New Zealand

Death

GLEESON, Maurice Ormond

Of Pahiatua (Gleeson Transport). It is with love and sadness that Ann, and Patrick and David, wish to share that Maurice passed away peacefully at home on Sunday 11 June 2023. A service celebrating Maurice’s life has been held at the Mangatainoka Cemetery. Our special thanks goes to Paul and Kay, Rona and Bruce, Colleen and Scott, Ivy Mary, and the extended Gleeson family; Chris and Bruce, David and Lanie, Ian, Alan, Louise, and the extended Petersen family. To our friends, Wyn Davidson, the girls from HealthCare NZ, The Pahiatua Volunteer Fire Brigade, St John, the two Pahiatua Lions’ Clubs and the wider community for all you did for Maurice. To our dear friend Bernice whose love and support has been invaluable over these last few days - Thank you.
Monarch Funeral Home
Pahiatua (06) 3766662

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SEARLE, Alfred George (Alf)

12.6.1932 — 18.6.2023
Passed away unexpectedly but peacefully at Longview Rest Home, Tawa, aged 91 years. Dearly loved husband, best friend and sweetheart of Ngaire (nee Hook). Wonderful loving Dad of Karen, and Jenny and Graham. Amazing and much loved Grandad of Rikki & Belinda, Shaun and Samantha. Funny and loving Great-Grandad of Ruby, Dakota; Riley, Baylee and Connor. Messages for the Family of Alf Searle may be sent c/- PO Box 50-347, Porirua 5240.
We love you Alfie baby.
Keep on trucking.
A private cremation has been held and a memorial service will be held at a later date to be advised.

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WOOLLONS, Anne Felicity(nee Ferguson)

Peacefully at Anthony Wilding Retirement Village on June 19, 2023, aged 82 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Richard, much loved mother of Andrew (Brisbane), and Jenny (England), loved grandmother of Jamie, Max; and Oscar, and Felix, loved sister and sister-in-law of Nigel and Nicky, and Mary and Ken. Messages may be addressed to The Family of the late Anne Woollons, c/- PO Box 39001, Christchurch 8545. A private family memorial service to be held.

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MULLEN, Maureen Violet

Passed away peacefully after a brave and painful battle at the Hospice Sth Canterbury on Wednesday, June 21, 2023, surrounded by her loving family. A best friend and wife of Reg and a caring and loving mother and mother-in-law of Stephanie and David, Leanne and Nathan, and Sonya and Karl. An extra special nana to her 9 grandchildren
“Gone to be with her Lord”
Messages to 33 Hopkins Street, Timaru 7910. A celebration and Memorial Service for Maureen will be held in the Wilson Street Baptist Church, 17 Wilson Street, on Wednesday, June 28 at 1.30pm.

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JAMES, Pauline May (nee Haussmann)

On June 16, 2023 at Bupa Parklands Rest Home, Christchurch. Dearly loved wife of Ken (dec). Mother of Adrienne Foster. Sister of Arthur and Helen (dec), Malcolm (dec) and Thelma, Kerry (dec) and Barbara, Val and Pat (dec). Loved Aunt of her nieces and nephews. Pauline’s family wish to thank the staff at Bupa Ballarat, Rangiora, and Bupa Parklands, Christchurch, for their care of Pauline. At Pauline’s request a private service has been held. Messages to the family C/- 3/108 Edward Avenue, Edgeware, Christchurch 8013.

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GOW, Jennifer Mary

Passed away suddenly on 15th June 2023. Loved daughter of Vera and William Gow, and loved sister of Marilyn and Peter, favorite aunty of many. In accordance with Jennie’s wishes, a private cremation has been held. Messages can be sent to Marilyn Crosbie, 38B Church Street, Feilding.

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STONE, Graham Dudley

Passed away suddenly on 18 June 2023. Aged 85 years. Loving husband of the late Joan. Loved father and father-in-law to Vicki, Brent and Anna, and Daryl. Cherished Poppa to Nicole, Sarah; Rachael, Michelle; Sharnea, Brittany (dec), and Jesseca. Much loved Great-Poppa to Nevaeh. A very special man to us all.
‘‘Fly High Dad’’.
In accordance with Graham’s wishes, a private service has taken place. Messages to the Stone family, C/- PO Box 1014, Palmerston North 4440.

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PETT, Noel William

On June 20, 2023 at Masonic Court. Dearly loved husband of Yvette. Loved father and father-in-law to Toni and Peter, Samantha and Pete, and Emma and Craig. Much loved Grandfather to his 7 grandchildren. Dearly loved son of Phyllis and the late Walter (Ranfurly). Loved brother and brother-in-law of Helen and Ken (Oturehua), Colin (Gimmerburn), and FayeAnn and Kelvin (Gimmerburn). Loved uncle of his nieces and nephews. All messages to the Pett family, C/- 167 John F Kennedy Drive, Palmerston North. A service for Noel will be held at the Beauchamp Crematorium Chapel, 167 John F Kennedy Drive, Palmerston North, on Monday 26 June 2023 at 2.30pm.
NZIFH

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GALL, Audrey Mary

Passed away peacefully in Christchurch on June 21, 2023, aged 95 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Sandy. Loved mother and mother-in-law of Ian and Heather, Doug and Esther, and loved Nana to her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Sincere thanks to staff at Rose Court Rest Home and previously at Cashmere View Retirement Village, for your wonderful care shown to Audrey over the past years. Messages may be addressed to the family of the late Audrey Gall, c/- Hope Funerals Christchurch, 27 Amyes Road, Hornby, Christchurch 8042. At Audrey’s request, a private cremation has been held.

Death

SUKHA, Thakor

Passed away suddenly on 1st June 2023 at Wellington Hospital. He was aged 90 years, he was a father, grandfather and great-grandfather, he will be greatly missed by his family.
Rest in peace Dad.

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WEBSTER, Robin John (Flab)

Peacefully in New Plymouth on Wednesday 21 June 2023, aged 81. Loved son of Edward and Phyllis (both deceased). Brother of Ian and Margaret, and Donald and Nina. Will be missed by all his family and friends. A private cremation has been held.

Death

MEDLEY, May

Suddenly at Taranaki Base Hospital on Tuesday, 20 June 2023. Beloved mother and mother-in-law of Jody and Eoin. Loved Nana of Megan, and Oscar. Cherished Aunt and friend. Messages to May’s family may be left on her tribute page at www.eagars.co.nz... A service to celebrate Mays’ life will be held at Eagars Te Henui Chapel, 174 Lemon Street, New Plymouth, on Tuesday 27 June 2023 at 10.30am. For those unable to attend, May’s funeral will be livestreamed via her tribute page.

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DALE, Kevin

On May 17, 2023, Kevin passed away peacefully at Rosebank Rest Home, Ashburton, in his 93rd year. Dearly loved husband of Janice, loved father and father-in-law of Brett (dec), Joanne (Melbourne) and Tim and Sharyn, grandad to Emma and Brad, Jared and Nicole, Aimee and Dann, Katrina and Chris and Elliott and Ayla, and loved great-grandad to Lincoln, Will, Ollie, Darcy, Flynn, Charlie, Maddie and Ruby. Our family would like to thank Rosebank Rest Home staff for their kind care of Kevin. Messages may be addressed to The Dale Family, 4 Oakville Close, Rangiora 7400. As per Kevin’s wishes a private cremation has taken place.

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KINGSTON-SMITH, Owen John

On June 16, 2023, suddenly in his own home, aged 82 years. Devoted husband to Shirley, beloved father and father-in-law to Angela and Tim, and Jonathan and Pepe. Dad was our confidant, our mentor, our hero.
He will be greatly missed.
Messages may be addressed to The Family of the late Owen Kingston-Smith, c/- PO Box 39001, Christchurch 8545. According to Owen’s wishes, a private service has been held.

Death

SMITH, Hamish John

Suddenly at Southland Hospital, Invercargill, on Wednesday, June 21, 2023. Aged 43 years. Dearly loved son of Valerie and the late John Smith. Loved brother and brother-in-law of Cameron and Rachel (Christchurch). Loved uncle of Caitlyn and Zoe. A celebration of Hamish’s life will be held in J Fraser and Sons Chapel, cnr Esk and Doon Streets, Invercargill, at 1.30pm, on Tuesday, June 27, 2023. Private thereafter. Messages to 169 Inglewood Road, Invercargill 9810 and tributes may be left on Hamish’s tribute page at frasersfunerals.co.nz/tributes where a livestream of the service will also be available.

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