Stuff Obituaries

ANSELL, Dorothy Jean: Slipped peacefully away on 20 December 2018 in Martinborough, aged 94. Beloved husband of the late Viv, loved mother and mother-in-law of John & Iris and Murray & Shirley, loving Nana to Mike, Paul, Michael, Andrew and Mark, and a kind and generous...

FOSTER, William Henry (Bill): In his 95th year. On 19 December 2018 unexpectedly at Southland Hospital, dearly loved husband of Betty for 71 years, treasured dad of Evelyn, Ross and Helen, Raewyn and Alan, cherished grandad of Brett, Evette, Donna; Nicky, Clark, Rhys; Tineka,...

LOUIE, Heedang (Danny): Passed away unexpectedly on 20 December 2018, aged 82 years. Adored dad of Sylvia, Andrew, Ken, and Michael. Loved Granddad of all his grandchildren. A celebration of Danny's life will be held at Seddon Park Funeral Home Chapel, Cnr Seddon Road &...

LOUIE, Heedang (Danny): Passed away unexpectedly on 20 December 2018, aged 82 years. Adored dad of Sylvia, Andrew, Ken, and Michael. Loved Granddad of all his grandchildren. A celebration of Danny's life will be held at Seddon Park Funeral Home Chapel, Cnr Seddon Road &...

NOONAN, John Anthony Reverend Father: Loved and respected priest of the Diocese of Christchurch for 54 years. Passed away peacefully at Nazareth House, Christchurch, on Thursday, December 20, 2018. Requiescat in Pace Requiem Mass will be celebrated at St Mary's ProCathedral,...

REYNISH, David Alexander: On 20 December 2018, peacefully after a long courageous fight. Loving husband of Diana of 45 years. Loved Dad of Dimitrios (Jimmy) and Roz, Ekaterina (Katey) and Paul, Nectarios (Nick) and Anna. Cherished Papou of Nikki, Manoli, Jess and Sammy. A very...

VETHAAK, Jaap (Jacob): 11.01.1947 - 20.12.2018 No longer in our life to share, but in our hearts you're always there. Rest in Peace Jaap. Dearly loved husband of Janneke for 48 years. 'We walked hand-in-hand throughout our married life' The very best Dad to Sandra, Bert,...

WRATT, Neils Christian: Passed away peacefully on Thursday, December 13, 2018, aged 79 years. Loved dad, father-in-law and grandad of Neils, Mel, Tahlia, Kaed, Amayah, and Kiahn; Jason, Cushla, Jack, Luke and Mia. All messages to the Wratt family, C/- PO Box 4016, New...

ANDREWS, Margaret Rose (nee Higgins): Peacefully on Friday, December 21, 2018, at Timaru Public Hospital. Dearly loved wife of Bob for 56 years. Treasured mother and mother-in-law of Mark and Marissa (Wellington), and Paul and Linda. Loved Gran of Joseph, Sarah, Timothy,...

ARMSTRONG, John Gordon: QSO JP Helen and family wish to sincerely thank all those who supported us in every way during the loss of a very precious husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather. Thank you to all those who attended the funeral service and helped us...

BARRY, Martin Desmond (Snow): Passed away quietly on 16th December 2018 peacefully at home with family, aged 93. Loved husband to Ngaire of 68 years. Father to Lloyd & his wife Rose, and the late Alison, father to Belinda & partner Neil. Loving grandad to four and 10...

BELL, Joan Cecelia (nee Gaffaney): On December 20, 2018, died peacefully at home, aged 71 years. Beloved wife of John, loving mother of David, Maureen, Kevin, and Kathleen, and grandmother of Dominic, Joshua, Samantha, and Jessica. Messages may be addressed to The Family of...

BLUE, Ian Royal: Peacefully at Lister Home, Waimate, on Friday, December 21, 2018, aged 87 years. Loved husband of June for 66 years. A dearly loved father and father-in-law, grandfather and great-grandfather. A much loved brother and brother-in-law. Loved uncle of all his...

BLUE, Ian Royal: Peacefully at Lister Home, Waimate, on Friday, December 21, 2018, aged 87 years. Loved husband of June for 66 years. A dearly loved father and father-in-law, grandfather and great-grandfather. A much loved brother and brother-in-law. Loved uncle of all his...

BUCKLAR, Irene: Peacefully at Wairarapa Hospital on 20 December 2018, aged 86. Very much loved Mum of Ross and Christine, and Jason and Ashley. Cherished Nanna of John, Amy; Jesse, Jade and Sophie. Beloved sister to Daphne and John; Jim and Joan; Min, and Charles (England)....

BURGESS, Patricia Mavis (Pat): Passed away peacefully at Timaru Hospital on Thursday, December 20, 2018, in her 86th year. Dearly loved mother and mother-in-law of Barbara and John Dawson (Waimate), Alistair and Wendy Burgess (Loburn), Craig Burgess (Timaru), and the late...

CAMFIELD, Constance Mary (Con or Connie): On December 18, 2018, a month from her 105th birthday. Devoted wife of the late Eric for 69 years. Much loved mother and mother-in-law of Janet and Mel Tyson, and Graham and Ann Camfield, grandmother of Pauline and Bob, and Hazel and...

CAMFIELD, Constance Mary (Con, Connie): On 18 December 2018, a month from her 105th birthday. Devoted wife of the late Eric for 69 years. Much loved mother and mother-in-law of Janet and Mel Tyson, and Graham and Ann Camfield, grandmother of Pauline and Bob, and Hazel and...

CHINN, Trevor James Hill: Of Lake Hawea, passed peacefully at Dunstan Hospital, on December 20, 2018. Dearly loved husband of Barbara, loved father of Derek and Warren, father-in-law of Lisa and Joanne, loved grandad Trev of Sylvia, Georgia, Alexander. As per Trevor's wishes a...

COLE, Joy Margaret: Peacefully at Mary Potter Hospice on 20 December 2018, aged 73 years. Wife of Geoff, mother of Nicki and Mark & Sue, and grandson Max. The family would like to thank the staff of Ward 6 North, Wellington Hospital, and Mary Potter Hospice. Messages to the...

DENTON, Elizabeth Lucy (Betty): Of Levin. Peacefully on 16 December 2018, at Summerset Rest Home, Levin. Dearly loved wife of the late Hector. Loved mother and mother-in-law of Bruce (Christchurch), Adrienne and John (Nelson), Anne and Pete Tyree (Wanaka). Loved Nan Nan of...

DOHMEN-CLYDE, Gillian Mary: On December 20, 2018, peacefully at Christchurch Hospital, after a short illness; aged 90 years. Dearly loved wife of John (dec), cherished mother and mother-in-law of Joseph and Raewyn (Australia), and Richard and Marie. Special thanks to the...

EDER, Grant: Died two years ago on December 25, 2016. The day your heart stopped was when ours broke. Love you forever - Violet, Nicholas, Martin and Joshua.

EILKEN Lillian Pearl: Passed away on Tuesday, December 18, 2018, aged 85. Dearly loved wife of Conrad. Much loved Mum of Valerie, Daphne, Ian, and Brenda. Mother-in-law of Graeme, Peter, Deb, and John. Grandma of Luke and Libby, Holly, Esther and Ryan, Haylie and Calvin,...

FISHER, Alec Francis: Born December 8, 1970 - passed away December 20, 2018, after a long battle with Multiple Sclerosis. Treasured youngest son of Leo and Colleen Fisher. oved brother and brother-in-law to Chris and Rochelle, Brent and Denise. Special uncle to Lauren,...

FLAVELL, Charlotte Elizabeth: Charlotte passed away peacefully at Thornleigh Park Rest Home on 20th December 2018, aged 85 years. Dearly loved mother of Louise and Graeme, Nick, Andre, Jena & Christian. Much loved Nan of Ben (dec), Fran and Joy, Martina, Christie, Zacharie,...

FORSYTH, Alan Robert: Joyce, Mark, Shaun and Paul wish to express our sincere thanks to everyone for all the support and kindness received after Alan's passing - especially the visits, cards, food and hugs. A very big thank you to those who farewelled Alan, namely Rosie, and...

FOX, Marie (nee Conroy): 28.10.1928 - 18.12.2018 Passed peacefully in Christchurch after a long battle with ill health. She fought hard and strong to stay with us and continue to be everyone's solid. Their rock. Sadly she took her last breath early Tuesday morning. Dearly...

GILES, Eric Murray (Murray): Margaret, Douglas and Hamish, and families, wish to sincerely thank the many people who supported us through Murray's long illness and death. He did enjoy the chats about the old days, and farming practices and machinery; the visits by the Lions...

GREENWOOD, Allan George (Bubbles): Suddenly, on 20th December 2018. Aged 56 years. Dearly loved husband of Trish, and much loved dad of Toni-Anne and Riki, Karen, Mark, and Lance. Adored Grangee of Mason, Skylah, Brodie, Ashton and Sienna. Dearly loved son and son-in-law of...

GYDE, Pearl Violet: Passed away peacefully, in her 86th year, on 15th December 2018. Loving wife of Bob for 64 years. Loved Mum of Murray, Carolyn and Kelvin Litt. Loved Grandma of Aaron, Kate, Sarah and Matthew. Great-Grandma of Ariana, Louis, Gus, Beauden and Jax. A private...

HASSELL, Linda (Lynn): Suddenly taken from us on 19 December 2018. Dearly loved daughter of the late Len and Freda Hassell. Loved sister and sister-in-law of Fred and Jan (both dec), Val (dec) and Rob McPhail, Viv (dec) and Trevor Holcroft, Barb and Ian McCulloch. Adored...

HERRIDGE, Gavin Thomas: On December 12, 2018, peacefully at Dunedin Hospital, dearly loved husband of Raylene for 49 years, a much loved Gavin and father-in-law of Melissa and Glenn May, Darryl and Debbie, and loved grandad Gavin of Riley, Isabelle; Tessa, and Thomas. At...

HERRIDGE, Gavin Thomas: On December 12, 2018, peacefully at Dunedin Hospital, dearly loved husband of Raylene for 49 years, a much loved Gavin and father-in-law of Melissa and Glenn May, Darryl and Debbie, and loved grandad Gavin of Riley, Isabelle; Tessa, and Thomas. At...

HIRINI, Edward Te Whakaoranga (Ted): Of Levin. Passed away peacefully on Friday 21 December 2018, aged 70 years. Dearly loved Dad of Tina, and Paul & Claire. Loved son, brother, Koro and friend. A service for Ted will be held at Matau Marae, Clay Road, Levin, on Monday 24...

HODGSON, Bernadette Antonet Maria (nee Van Gisbergen): After a short illness, Bernadette passed away on 13 December 2018. Aged 64 years. Treasured wife of Robin. Beloved daughter of Cornelis and the late Maria. Loved sister of Karl & Miriam. A special aunt to all her nieces...

JONES, Barbara Georgine: Passed away peacefully on Thursday, December 20, 2018, in her 87th year, at Sir Edmund Hillary Retirement Village. Loved wife of the late Malcom Jones, loved mother and mother-in-law, grandmother and grandmother-in-law, and great-grandmother of Helen...

KOKSHOORN, Pauline Theresa: On December 18, 2018, peacefully at home. Loved and adored wife of the late Joe, devoted and treasured mum of John, and Bernadette, and treasured mother-in-law of Christina; dearly loved Oma of Lane, Anton, and Roseanna, and a Great-Oma of Archer;...

LAURENCE, Betty Margaret: Peacefully at Rhapsody Rest Home on Saturday 15th December 2018. Dearly loved wife of Ray for 72 years. Loved Mum of Shirley and Ron Miller, and Les and Brenda. Special nana to her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. In accordance with family...

MACKAY, Dorothy Catherine: On Wednesday, December 19, 2018, suddenly but peacefully, at Christchurch Hospital, aged 82 years. Dearly beloved wife of the late Jim, loved and treasured mother and mother-in-law of Mandy and Paul Burrows, Julie and Murray Hollings, Philip...

MARTYN, Elizabeth Anne (Betty): Betty's family wish to sincerely thank everyone for the great support sending flowers, baking, cards and letters, and visits, during the sad loss of a very special person, wife, mother, nana, great-nan, sister, and friend to many. Many thoughts...

MARTYN, Elizabeth Anne (Betty): Betty's family wish to sincerely thank everyone for the great support sending flowers, baking, cards and letters, and visiting during the sad loss of a very special person, wife, mother, nana, great-nan, sister, and friend to many. Many thoughts...

McALLISTER, Barry John: Pam, Justine, Louise, Bryce and Mabel wish to thank everyone for the love and support extended to us at the sad passing of Barry. Thanks for the beautiful flowers, cards, baking and many supportive visits. A special thank you to everyone who helped...

McGUCKIN, William Robert: Of Masterton. Peacefully on December 19, 2018, aged 81 years. Dearly loved husband of Lizette. Loved father and father-in-law of Dallas and Warwick, Kim, Mitch and Louise. Treasured Grandad of Erin, May, Isla, Mili-Rose, Aoife, Maedbh and Seán. 'G' of...

MICHELL, Avis Mary: Peacefully at her home in Taihape, surrounded by her loving family, on Thursday, 20 December 2018, aged 70 years. Loved wife of Tony. Loved mother of Gareth, Bridget, Louise, Derek, and Ian. Loved Grandma and Nan of her 8 grandchildren. "Now at peace after...

MILES, Mildred (Millie) (nee Newland): Passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 18, 2018, aged 94 years. Dearly loved wife and best friend of the late Dennis. Much loved and respected mum of Allan and Judi, Graham and Diane, Jeffrey and Julie, and the late Paul. Very well...

MITCHELL, Reverend Colin Arthur (Arthur): On December 20, 2018, at Christchurch Hospital, aged 91 years. Loved by his wife Jocelyn, much loved father and father-in-law of Prudence Crawley, Warwick and Catherine, Hamish and Sinead, loved grandad of Nicholas; Scott; Danielle,...

MOLONEY, Graham: Died in Auckland December 23, 2017. As we loved you, so we miss you. In our memory you are near. Loved, remembered, longed for always, bringing a silent tear. His loving wife Marion, Jacqui and Sean, Nicky and Chris, grandchildren Grace, Fintan, Eleanor,...

NOONAN, John Anthony Reverend Father: Loved and respected priest of the Diocese of Christchurch for 54 years. Passed away peacefully at Nazareth House, Christchurch, on Thursday, December 20, 2018. Requiescat in Pace Requiem Mass will be celebrated at St Marys ProCathedral,...

NORGATE, Clarence John (Clarry): 23.12.2015 Heavy are our hearts today, Memory brings you back once more, To the time when you were with us, To the happy days before. - Sadly missed by all his family