Past Funeral Notices

CHRISTIANSEN, Brett William

Passed away on April 14 2024, surrounded by his family, aged 66 years.

Soulmate of the late Janice.  Much loved Dad of Lisa and Paul, Amy and Blair, David and Jessie-Leigh. Treasured Grandpa of Jordan, Jessica, Erin, Kate, Kendyl and Blair.  Beloved brother-in-law of Karen and the late Nick.  T...

LIEFTING, Andrea Marie

Passed away at Princess Alexandra Care Home on Wednesday, April 10 aged 80 years.  Much loved wife of Eddie for 57 years. Dearly loved Mum of Mark and Sarah, Derek and Lucia, and Brendan. A much-loved Grandmother.  Special thanks to the caring staff of Princess Alexandra.  In lieu of flowers, donations to ...

LE COMTE, Annette Esther.

Passed away peacefully on April 9, 2024, aged 77 years. Loving wife of Alan. Loved mother and mother-in-law of Kelvin and Tracey, Phillip, Viv and Andy. Loving Nanny Annette to Logan and Sally, Thomas and Rhiannon, Hamish and Natalie, Taylor, and Pippa, and great Grandma of Liam, Sophie, and Billie. Lov...

NEWTON, Ronald Harry (Ron)
Peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family. Loved husband of the late Lynette. Adored father and father-in-law of Llesley and Fred, Bronwyn and Kevin, and Jonathan. Dearly loved Da to all his grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

A service for Ron will be held in the Beth Shan Chapel, 15...

PYKE, Dennis Raymond (Denny)

Passed away peacefully at Atawhai Rest Home, on Tuesday 5^th March 2024, aged 78 years.

Loved brother, uncle and friend. (Uncle Ding-Dong).

Family and friends are invited to a celebration of Denny’s life in the Beth Shan Chapel, 157 Georges Drive, Nap...

SMITH, John Clive.

Died suddenly aged 80 on Friday, February 23, 2024.

Truth seeker, freedom lover and political agitator. Father to Rebecca (dec), Shanan, Marea, James (dec), Angela and stepson Liam.

Family and friends are invited to a memorial funeral service for John which will be held in the Beth ...

OCKEY, Gilbert (Gil).

25.10.1935 – 18.02.2024

Passed away peacefully at Hawke’s Bay Regional Hospital, aged 88 years. Treasured husband of the late Joan. Much loved Dad of Peter and Angela, Glen, and Richard. Loved brother of David, Jack, Tom and Sylvia. Adored grandfather of Melissa, Sarah, Denise, Leigh and Steven, and ...

BOYD, Ronald Charles (Ron).

Passed away at Hawke’s Bay Regional Hospital on February 14, 2024. Loved son of the late Arthur and Pat. Dearly loved husband of Sue. Loved Dad of Elizabeth and David. Cherished Grandad to his grandchildren. Much loved brother and friend to many.

A celebration of Ron’s life will be held in the ...

NICHOLS, Pamela Jill (nee Johnston)

Passed away peacefully on February 2 2024 at 9.40pm, at Bryant House Hospital, Taradale, Napier.  Much-loved wife of Denys; and family Andrew, Michelle, and Mika; Matthew and Debbie.  Sister to Prue, and much-loved aunty to Hamish (Melbourne), and Dougal (New York). ...

RAMSDEN, Graham Frank

Died peacefully at home, aged 92 years, on 26 January 2024. Husband of Sally, father of Andy, Jeremy and Hamish, father–in–law of Nicky and Mands, grandfather of Tessa, Henry and Kristina, Jacqueline, and Jonty. Son of Alfred and Shirley, brother of Roger, Gillian and Dan, brother–in–law of Peter and Barbar...

ABEL, Glenn Leslie.

Passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, January 21, 2024 at Hawke’s Bay Hospital, aged 70 years. Much loved partner and best friend of Jan. Loved father of Nathan and Kiki, Rebecca and Christopher. Loved step-dad to Jade and Kelly.  Amazing grandfather (Grumps) to Bronte, Josh, Laura, Ben, Kathryn, Rosie, Kenny, ...

BUTLER, Margaret Anne (Margi)

Passed away suddenly on Thursday, January 18 2024 aged 69 years.  Much loved wife of Steve.  Adored Mum of Steff, and Kahl and Johanna. Treasured Nanz of Stella, Arnika, Quinn, and John.  Much-loved Step-Mum of Glenn, Tina, Aaron, Dayna and Stevie.  Loved Step-Nanz to Chase, Conna, Eli, Nyah, Kai an...

ROBINSON, Audrey Hilda.

Passed away peacefully at Hampton Court Rest Home on January 13, 2024, in her 101^st year. Loved wife of the late Robbie. Much loved and treasured Mum of Ward and Jenny, Heather and the late Kevin, Lynair and Johnny, Craig and Gill. Loved by all her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

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ZHANG, Professor JiaQi (Charlie)

Passed away peacefully on 3 January 2024 at Bupa Retirement Village, aged 91 years.

Dearly loved husband to MengQi (Angela) of 64 years.  Cherished by Mei, Stuart, Emily, Arela and his family in China.  The family express their appreciation to the medical professionals and nursing staff f...

JARVIS, Dorothy Thereisa (Dot)

Passed away on January 4 2024, aged 70 years.  Wife and soulmate of Tony.  Devoted mother and mother-in-law of Ian and Amy, Tracie and Paul.  Loved Grandma of 7 and Great-Grandma of 1.  Loving daughter of Rose and the late Claude Thompson, and sister of 8 siblings.

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WILLIAMS, Lynda Ellen (nee Burrell).

On January 1, 2024, aged 72 years, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family following her long, brave battle. Adored wife and best friend of Rod. Cherished and loved mother and mother-in-law of Donna and Dave, Lisa and Brett, and Scott and Lindy. Treasured Nan of Dan and Phillipa, ...

ELLIOTT Wyn (Winton).

9.12.1938 – 26.12.2023

Passed away peacefully at Hawkes Bay Fallen Soldiers Memorial Hospital. Loved husband of Barbara, father of Sue and Brendon, Chris and Mike, and Phil. Much loved Old Da to Gracie, Emma, Tayla, Keira, Jordie, Molly, Leah, Paddy, Jack, and Tom. Good mate to many. Cheers Dad. A fu...

RICHARDS, Letha Ellen.

Passed away 25 December, 2023 aged 90 years. Dearly loved Mum of Vicki and Gerard, Cameron, Phillip, and Neville; and wife of the late Ray. Cherished Grandma, great-grandma and a loved sister and Aunty.

“Mum, Grandma, Aunty Letha, Grandma Letha, ‘Mrs R’ and Letha”.