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Janet Priscilla Murray
18 Sept 1939 – 25 Feb 2020, aged 80
MURRAY, Janet Priscilla (nee Thorne): Peacefully at Sunhaven Rest Home on Tuesday, 25 February 2020 aged 80. Dearly loved wife of the late Ian. Cherished mother and mother-in-law of Bob, Craig & Marn
Roy Leonard Williams
19 Nov 1938 – 19 Feb 2020, aged 81
WILLIAMS, Roy Leonard Peacefully at Chalmers Rest Home on Wednesday 19 February 2020. Dearly loved husband and soulmate of Anne for 49 wonderful years. Devoted and loving father of Alan, Lance and Ma
Annelise Beck
7 Jun 1957 – 14 Feb 2020, aged 62
Beck Annelise 7.6.1957 – 14.2.2020 Most dearly loved mother and mother-in-law of Mat and Joanne Quinn, Alex and Anna Quinn, Taryn and William Berry, John and Sarah Quinn. Cherished Grandma of Liam,
Mandy Maree Coupe
7 Jan 1971 – 6 Feb 2020, aged 49
COUPE Mandy Maree 7 Jan 1971 – 6 Feb 2020 after a hard-fought battle. Precious most dearly loved youngest daughter of Patricia and Bill, special sister of Sonia and Brad Miles, Dawson and Donna, Ann
Diana Jane Reynolds
5 Feb 1942 – 5 Feb 2020, aged 78
REYNOLDS Diana Jane Peacefully at home on Sunday 2 February 2020, aged 77. Dearly loved wife and soul mate of Godfrey. Beloved Mum of Sam, and Gareth. Cherished Nana of Ara, Corrigan, Bree, Seamus
Shirley May Butler
26 May 1928 – 29 Jan 2020, aged 91
BUTLER Shirley May (nee Larking) Peacefully at Taranaki Base Hospital on Wednesday 29 January 2020, aged 91. Dearly loved wife of Ken (deceased). Loved and respected Mum of Tom and Anne, Neil (dece
Alice Mary Cunningham (Marie)
18 Jun 1920 – 27 Jan 2020, aged 99
CUNNINGHAM Alice Mary (Marie) Formerly from Napier, Marie died peacefully at Coronation Lodge, New Plymouth on Monday 27 January 2020 in her 100th year. Dearly loved wife of Fred (deceased) Loving
Colin Michael McPeake
2 Aug 1943 – 21 Jan 2020, aged 76
McPEAKE Colin Michael Peacefully at home on Tuesday 21 January 2020, aged 76. Dearly loved soul mate of Helen. Loved Dad of Alison and Jeff (deceased), Wendy and Trevor, and Linda. Special stepdad
Peter David Martin
27 Jan 1935 – 20 Jan 2020, aged 84
MARTIN Peter David Peacefully at Jean Sandel Retirement Village on Monday 20 January 2020, aged 84. Dearly loved husband and best friend of Betty for 57 years. Loved Pop of Gerard and Orfhlaith, Cl
Rex Chapman Taylor
21 Dec 1938 – 20 Jan 2020, aged 81
TAYLOR Rex Chapman Passed away aged 81 years on Monday 20 January 2020. Loving husband of Christine, loved father and father-in-law of Karyn and Steven, Karl and Janet, Glen and Vanessa. Adored gra
Paul Brian Harvey
30 Dec 1975 – 18 Jan 2020, aged 44
HARVEY, Paul Brian: Sadly at home in New Plymouth on Saturday 18 January 2020, aged 44.Cherished youngest son of Brian and Kay.Loving Dad of Carter.Loved brother of Dean and Rachael, and Nicola (dece
David Ormonde Wood
8 Jul 1933 – 20 Jan 2020, aged 86
WOOD David Ormonde: Peacefully at Taranaki Base Hospital on Monday 20 January 2020, aged 86. Dearly loved husband of Nora (deceased). Loved Dad of Helen, Angus and Maxine, Vaughan and Kath, and Gre
Jean Lilian Wheatley
2 May 1931 – 16 Jan 2020, aged 88
WHEATLEY, Jean Lilian: Peacefully at Taranaki Base Hospital on Thursday 16 January. Loving wife of Dennis for 59 treasured years. Devoted mother of Alan and Noeline. Messages to the Wheatley family
Herbert Andrew Marshall
10 May 1931 – 16 Jan 2020, aged 88
MARSHALL, Herbert Andrew: On the 16th January aged 88. Herb departed from us peacefully at Taranaki Base Hospital. Loved husband of the late Kathleen. Much loved and respected father and father-in
Peter John Anderson
8 Nov 1946 – 12 Jan 2020, aged 73
ANDERSON, Peter John: At home as he so wished with family by his side, on Sunday, 12 January 2020 aged 73. Dearly loved husband of Andy. Cherished father and father-in-law of Kris & Leonie, and Toni
Hugh Seymour Furze
15 Dec 1934 – 5 Feb 2020, aged 85
FURZE, Hugh Seymour: Peacefully passed on Sunday 5 January 2020, aged 85. Loving husband of Valda Maria. Cherished father of Nicholas, Graeme, Hazelann, Thomas (deceased), Jonathan, Alison, and Niska
Shirley Frances Mcloughlin
7 Jul 1928 – 4 Jan 2020, aged 91
MCLOUGHLIN, Shirley Frances: Peacefully at Trinity Rest Home on Friday, 4 January 2020 aged 91. Dearly loved wife of Mac and the late Bernard Searle. Loved Mum of Patricia, the late Paul, and Marilyn
Evelyn May Harris
27 May 1961 – 4 Jan 2020, aged 58
HARRIS, Evelyn May (Previously Crudis) Tragically taken from us on Saturday 4 January in a farm accident doing what she loved. Beloved mother of Chris & Pam, Robert, Steven & Koha, and Lyle. Loved g
Monica Winifred Boland
1 Apr 1927 – 2 Jan 2020, aged 92
BOLAND, Monica Winifred (nee Robinson): Peacefully at Tainui Rest Home on Thursday, 2 January 2020 aged 92. Dearly loved wife of the late Bryan. Cherished mother of Susan Dobson. Loved Gran of Bryan
Rodney Michael Johns
23 May 1962 – 2 Jan 2020, aged 57
JOHNS, Rodney Michael: On 2.1.2020 we tragically lost a special man. He dies surrounded by his 3 favourite girls – Wife Toia and daughters Ashley and Elle. Dearly loved youngest son of Coleen & Leo (
Molly Ellen George
2 Oct 1926 – 2 Jan 2020, aged 93
GEORGE, Molly Ellen (nee Hooker): We lost our dear mum and matriarch after a short illness at Taranaki Base Hospital on Thursday, 2 January 2020 aged 93. Dearly loved wife of the late Rex. Cherished
Yongshun Zhou
30 Jul 1954 – 23 Dec 2019, aged 65
ZHOU Yongshun: Decendant of the Kings of the Zhou Dynasty, went to sleep peacefully at Hospice with his family at his side on Monday 23 December 2019. Dearly loved husband of Meng Li Hua (deceased)
Joan Ellen Paton
19 Dec 1931 – 18 Dec 2019, aged 87
PATON, Joan Ellen (nee Farquhar): Peacefully at Te Rangimarie Hospice early hours of Wednesday morning on the eve of her 88th birthday, 18 December 2019. Dearly loved wife of Owen. Cherished mum and
Kevin Iden Biesiek
21 Feb 1948 – 15 Dec 2019, aged 71
BIESIEK Kevin Iden: Went to be with his Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ suddenly on Sunday evening, 15 December 2019 while sitting in his armchair. Precious and deeply loved husband of Carolyn (nee Hi
Brian Leo Muller (Jazz)
MULLER, Brian Leo (Jazz): Peacefully at Telford Lifecare & Village on Thursday 12 December 2019 aged 77. Loved son of Michael and Mary Clara (both deceased). Much loved brother of Anne, Tony, Ida, Al
Paula Michelle Coutts
9 Apr 1982 – 10 Dec 2019, aged 37
COUTTS, Paula Michelle (nee Goston): Suddenly at home on Tuesday, 10 December 2019 aged 37. Adored soul mate of Adrian. Doting and cherished mum of Baxter, Audrey, and Marlow. Donations to the Wome
Pamela Vivienne Whittington
10 Sept 1942 – 28 Nov 2019, aged 77
WHITTINGTON, Pamela Vivienne (Formerly Berry): Peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family on Thursday, 28 November 2019 aged 77. Loved wife of Maurice. Much loved mum of Brenden & Mandy, R
Andrew Perry
3 Feb 1964 – 21 Nov 2019, aged 55
PERRY Andrew (Andy) Suddenly at home in Ashburton on Thursday 21 November 2019. Dearly loved son of the late Jack and Thora. Much loved brother of Jonathan and Raewyn, Daniel, Oliver, Keren and Greg
Peter Fahey Gaines
20 Nov 1933 – 26 Nov 2019, aged 86
GAINES Peter Fahey: Peacefully at Jean Sandel Retirement Village on Tuesday 26 November 2019, aged 86. Loved husband of Joan and father of Phillipa and Barbara, Catherine and Alastair, Simon and Kat
Sydney Arthur Baker
2 Oct 1954 – 22 Nov 2019, aged 65
Sydney Arthur Baker (Syd) Peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family on Friday 22 November 2019 aged 65. Adored soulmate of Jenny for 47 years. Adored and treasured Dad of Dawn and Glen, Kim
Brian John Hockings (Hank)
HOCKINGS Brian John (Hank) Suddenly on the farm on Friday 15 November 2019, aged 77. Cherished husband of Beth Pottinger-Hockings. Dearly loved Dad of Liam, Lucy and Jason, Kate and Marc, Wills and
Brooke Harry Nelson Wolfe
18 Mar 1974 – 5 Nov 2019, aged 45
Wolfe Brooke Harry Nelson Sadly, on Tuesday, 5 November in Lucie’s arms Brooke took his last breath. He is the most awesome Dad of Millie and Oscar. Dearly loved youngest son of Raewyn and Neil. M
Robert Kelvin Crabtree (Rob)
27 Feb 1945 – 30 Oct 2019, aged 74
CRABTREE, Robert Kelvin (Rob): Peacefully, surrounded by his family on Wednesday, 30 October 2019, in his 75th year. Dearly loved husband of the late Christine. Loved and loving father and father-in-
Jo-Anne Mary Morris
26 Nov 1966 – 4 Nov 2019, aged 52
MORRIS, Jo-Anne Mary: Peacefully with friends and family at Te Rangimarie Hospice, 4 November 2019 aged 52. Best friend and soul mate of Steve Walton. Cherished mother of Nick, and Liam. In prefere
Joy Ina Pickering (Ina)
29 Jan 1929 – 1 Nov 2019, aged 90
PICKERING Joy Ina (Ina) Peacefully at Jean Sandel Retirement Village on Friday 1 November 2019, aged 90. Dearly loved wife of Peter (deceased). Loved Mum of Roger and Lan Anh, Noel and Mary-Sue, Ma
Gerbrandus Jan Jansonius (Jeff)
30 Jun 1961 – 21 Oct 2019, aged 58
JANSONIUS, Gerbrandus Jan (Jeff): Surrounded by his loving family at Taranaki Base Hospital, Monday, 21 October 2019 aged 58. Dearly loved wife and best friend of Monique. Cherished Papa of Felicity,
Ian Arthur Noel Loveridge
26 Dec 1954 – 16 Oct 2019, aged 64
LOVERIDGE Ian Arthur Noel (Lovey) Peacefully in the arms of his family on Wednesday 16 October 2019, aged 64. Cherished son of Jessie and the late Walter. Dearly loved Dad of Walter. Loved brother
Maida Helen Gannaway
GANNAWAY Maida Helen Peacefully at Kohatu Rest Home on Friday 18 October 2019, aged 91. Dearly loved wife and best friend (and ears!) of Albert for 71 years. Cherished Mum of Colleen and Dave Thomp
Dirry Lina
6 Dec 1926 – 4 Oct 2019, aged 92
LINA Dirry Peacefully on Friday 4 October 2019, aged 92. Dearly loved wife of Max (deceased). Much loved and respected Mum of Max and Jenny, Liesje and Kevin, Roland and Linda. Adored Oma of Moniq
Averil Lesley Turner
TURNER, Averil Lesley: Peacefully at Home surrounded by her loving family on Sunday, 13 October 2019 aged 77. Dearly loved wife of Bob. Cherished mother and mother in law of Karl and Katrina, Leigh &
Rex Bernard Lawrence
14 Mar 1934 – 10 Oct 2019, aged 85
Lawrence Rex Bernard (Frog) Peacefully at Taranaki Base Hospital with family by his side on Thursday 10 October 2019 aged 85 years. Loving husband of Shona, loved father and father-in-law of Michell
Bubby O'Neill
15 Apr 1932 – 8 Oct 2019, aged 87
O’Neill Bubby (Dorothy Joyce) It is with sadness and regret that Bubby has weeded her last garden, folded and ironed the clothes, washed and dried the dishes, vacuumed and dusted the house, cooked he
Leo Francis Crummey
1 Sept 1938 – 7 Oct 2019, aged 81
CRUMMEY, Leo Francis: Suddenly passed away 7 October 2019 surrounded by his loving family, aged 81. Loving and treasured husband of Joyce. Dearly loved Dad of Sean & Deb (Perth), Helen, Brenda, Sarah
Mary Mcllwraith Bovey
14 Dec 1934 – 7 Oct 2019, aged 84
BOVEY, Mary Mcllwraith: Peacefully at Elizabeth R in the early hours of Monday morning, 7 October 2019 in her 85th year. Dearly loved wife of the late Leonard. Cherished mother and mother-in-law of
Derek Alan Jones
24 Dec 1947 – 2 Oct 2019, aged 71
JONES Derek Alan Peacefully at Te Rangimarie Hospice on Wednesday 2 October 2019, aged 71. Dearly loved husband of Diane. Father of Craig and Emma, and Andrea and Jarrod Gray. Step-father of Vaugh
John Hunter Fitzpatrick
3 Aug 1949 – 23 Sept 2019, aged 70
FITZPATRICK, John Hunter: After a courageous battle John passed away in Taranaki Base Hospital on Monday, 23 September 2019, aged 70. Dearly loved husband and soul mate of Eileen. Much loved father a
Maria Erkes
10 May 1929 – 22 Sept 2019, aged 90
ERKES, Maria Wilhelmina: Peacefully with Sonja by her side, on Sunday, 22 September 2019 in her 91st year. Dearly loved wife of the late John. Loved mother and mother-in-law of Peter (deceased) & Lea
Colin Harry Hunt
9 May 1946 – 21 Sept 2019, aged 73
HUNT Colin Harry It is with much sadness that Beryl, Deborah, Fiona, and Lisa announce the passing of Colin, aged 73, at Taranaki Base Hospital on Saturday 21 September at 10.42pm with Beryl and Debo
Edith Joan Strachan
16 Apr 1926 – 18 Sept 2019, aged 93
STRACHAN Edith Joan: Peacefully at Maida Vale Retirement Home on Wednesday 18 September 2019, aged 93. Dearly loved wife of Alexander William (Alex, deceased) Loved Mother of Gaewyn and Winston Chu
Maureen Broad
29 Nov 1938 – 14 Sept 2019, aged 80
BROAD, Maureen May (nee Siddells) Peacefully at Te Rangimarie Hospice on Saturday, 14 September 2019 in her 81st year. Dearly loved wife of the late Thomas. Adored mother and mother-in-law of Douglas
Gudjon Johannes Gudjonsson (Gutti)
GUDJONSSON Gudjon Johannes (Gutti) Peacefully at home with his loving family following a courageous fight on Friday 13 September 2019, aged 62. Much loved husband and soulmate of Vivienne Iveson. L
Joseph Anthony Potroz
23 Mar 1936 – 10 Sept 2019, aged 83
POTROZ, Joseph Anthony (Joe): Peacefully with his loving family on Tuesday, 10 September 2019 aged 83. Dearly loved husband and soul mate of Rosalinda. Cherished father and father-in-law of Peter & A
Valerie Joy Rapley
13 Nov 1950 – 9 Sept 2019, aged 68
RAPLEY Valerie Joy (née Henderson) After a long battle, Valerie passed away at home in Onemana 9th September aged 68. Much loved partner of Neville, loved mother and mother-in-law of Paul Burton, Stev
Alma Jean Bishop
BISHOP, Alma Jean (nee Harwood): Suddenly at home on Sunday, 8 September 2019 in her 87th year. Dearly loved wife of the late Joe. Loved and cherished mother and mother-in-law of Ben & Shirley, Loyd
Anita Agnes Swafford
14 Jan 1937 – 9 Sept 2019, aged 82
SWAFFORD, Anita Agnes (Eichstaedt): Peacefully at Taranaki Base Hospital on Monday, 9 September 2019, aged 82. Dearly loved wife of Bill for 53 years. Loved mother and mother-in-law of John & Dave, Lo
Patricia Muriel Nolly
25 May 1931 – 5 Sept 2019, aged 88
NOLLY, Patricia Muriel Passed peacefully at Middlemore Hospital on Thursday 5 September 2019 aged 88 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Frank. Loving mother of Keith, Christine, Sharon, Ross, Dav
Brian John Chard
1 Aug 1947 – 4 Sept 2019, aged 72
CHARD Brian John Chardy’s family are extremely saddened by his sudden death, aged 72 years. Much loved Chardy of Carol. Treasured Dad and Poppa of Tania, Geoff, Blake, Caine, and Grace; Scott, Megan
Russell John Ceclil Bublitz (John)
21 Aug 1931 – 3 Sept 2019, aged 88
BUBLITZ Russell John Cecil (John) On Tuesday 3 September 2019, 88 years young! Loved soulmate of Jo, for 58 years. Beloved King of his Pride: Karena & Keith, Sophie & Caleb. Tanya & Greg, Matt & J
Ruth June Kingsley-Jones (June)
14 Jun 1928 – 30 Aug 2019, aged 91
KINGSLEY-JONES Ruth June (June) Peacefully at Woodrow Grove Hospital on Friday 30 August, aged 91. Dearly loved wife of Cliff (deceased) Loved Mum of Jim, Nick (deceased), and Mark, and mother-in-l
Margaret Joyce Austin
4 Mar 1934 – 28 Aug 2019, aged 85
AUSTIN, Margaret Joyce: Peacefully with her loving family in the early hours of Wednesday 28 August 2019, aged 85. Dearly loved wife of the late Rae. Loving mother and mother-in-law of Raewynne and
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