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Howard Arthur Thomas Gaskin
21 May 1929 – 9 Apr 2021, aged 91
Peacefully in Rotorua on April 9, 2021. Beloved husband of the late Margaret Ann Gaskin, missed father of Keiron and Loren Gaskin, father- in -law of Alan Thomas. Treasured Grandad of Cydnee and S
Patrick Francis Ryan QSO
22 Oct 1931 – 15 Apr 2021, aged 89
Peacefully on April 15th 2021 surrounded by his loving family in Rotorua. Beloved husband of the late June Ryan. Much loved Father and Father-in-law of Sue Bewley, Jenny Ryan, Brendan and Karen Ryan.
Ynys Joy Fraser
3 Aug 1917 – 11 Mar 2021, aged 103
FRASER Ynys Joy (nee Wallis) QSM Peacefully at home with family in her 104th year. Loved mother of Christine, Iain, Charlotte and David. Mother in law to Nick, Cathy, Euan (deceased) and Ma
James Campbell Park (Jim)
26 Jun 1946 – 25 Jan 2021, aged 74
Passed away peacefully in Rotorua on 25 January 2021. Much loved husband of Robyn, father of Chris and Granddad of Jacob. Brother and brother in law to Maria, Nick and Clare, Robert and Jill, K
Angela Mary Cameron (née Downey)
14 May 1939 – 2 Apr 2021, aged 81
In loving memory of Angela Mary Cameron. Dearly loved wife of the late Charlie. Much loved mother of Anna, Ruth, Fiona, Josephine, Kirsty, Hilary, and the late Andrew. Dearly loved grandmother of Bryo
Jacobus van der Waals
21 Jun 1929 – 15 Dec 2020, aged 91
Passed away peacefully at home on 15 December 2020. Dearly loved husband of the late Hedi. Cherished father and father in law of Eric and Glo, Jackie and the late Brian Westcott, and the late
David Clarke
4 May 1936 – 9 Jan 2021, aged 84
On January 9, 2021, aged 84 years, in Whakatane Hospital. Husband of the late Freda. Loved father and father in law of Gary and Laurel, Murray and Karen, Janine, Wayne and Tania, and Pop to his gra
Allan John Birtwistle
16 Aug 1937 – 4 Apr 2021, aged 83
Allan died aged 83 years in Rotorua Hospital after suffering an accident. He passed away surrounded by his loving family and friends. Loved husband of Winsome Birtwistle, father of Mark, Bruce and Sah
SISSONS – S Sylvia
29 Oct 1940 – 6 Dec 2020, aged 80
Peacefully slipped away at Rotorua Hospital on 6 December 2020, aged 80 years. Much loved wife of the late John (Gus), dearly loved mum and mum-in-law of Elaine and Billy Trembath, Carole Evans, and G
PIHERA, Karel ‘Charles’
4 Apr 1930 – 28 May 2020, aged 90
04.04.1930 - 28.05.2020 In Rotorua. Beloved husband of the late Lynn. Much loved father and father-in-law of Peter and Robyn, Karel and Hai Qing, Tony and Philippa, Katerina and Marcus. Ch
Kathleen Erica Greene
5 Mar 1947 – 1 Jan 2021, aged 73
5.3.1947 - 1.1.2021 Peacefully at home surrounded by loved ones. Loved wife of the late Bill, mother and mother in law of William and Teresa, Steven (dec), Ross and Lisa, Nana of Kerryanne, Jacob a
Mabel Emily CAULFIELD
31 Oct 1934 – 11 Apr 2021, aged 86
Peacefully at Cantabria Rest Home, Rotorua on Sunday 11 April, 2021. Loved wife of the late Gordon. Loved mother and mother-in-law of Gordon and the late Vicki, Cynthia, John and Sue, and Sandra. T
KEAN, Robert William (Bob)
18 Oct 1941 – 1 Oct 2020, aged 78
Peacefully on Thursday, 1 October 2020, at Rotorua Hospital. Loved husband of Therese. Cherished father, grandfather and great grandfather. A service to celebrate the life of Bob will be
Florence Shirley Els
9 Mar 1946 – 7 Aug 2020, aged 74
Passed away peacefully in Rotorua on August 7th, surrounded by family. Devoted wife of Roland. Loving mother and mother in law of Penny, and Llewellyn and Emma. Proud and Devoted Ouma to Co
Govind (Jimmy) MAKAN
5 Apr 1932 – 7 Sept 2021, aged 89
Born 5 April 1932 and passed away peacefully 7 September 2021. Very much loved husband of Jamna and father to Jayesh, Ranjna, and Ranjit. Rest in peace Dad. Thanks to the Rotorua Hospital team at the
Kerry Abishai Paul MCMAHON
24 Apr 1992 – 19 Jul 2021, aged 29
With heavy hearts the McMahon and Macpherson families wish to let you know that our beautiful sweet boy, Kerry McMahon, passed away suddenly on Monday 19th July 2021 in Rotorua. Great grandson of Robe
Allister Laing
17 Aug 1933 – 12 Jul 2021, aged 87
Slipped quietly from us, surrounded by family on Monday 12 July 2021, in his 88th year. A memorial service to celebrate and remember Allister will be held at 2pm, Saturday 25 September, at Osborne
LAWSON, Ngaire May (nee Werner)
1 May 1951 – 11 Aug 2021, aged 70
01/05/1951 - 11/08/2021 Passed away at home surrounded by her family after a courageous battle. Cherished wife of Steve, loving mum of Loretta, Greg, Kathy, Shane, Jacqui and Shane. A very mu
Agata Wiederkehr
14 Apr 1938 – 30 May 2020, aged 82
Passed away at home aged 82. Mother of Daniel Wiederkehr. A Memorial service to celebrate Agata’s life will be held at 10:00am on Friday 5th June, at Osbornes Funeral Directors Chapel, 197 Old Taupo R
Karen Margaret Fisken
24 Oct 1946 – 25 Mar 2021, aged 74
Passed away suddenly at home on 25 March 2021. Much love wife of Bob. Cherished mother and mother in law of Mathew and Nikola, and Paul. Adored Nana of Lucy and Emma. In accordance wit
Ian Alsop
28 Nov 1940 – 21 Jun 2020, aged 79
28 November 1940 – 20 June 2020 Treasured husband of the late Nancy. Loved Dad of David and Peter, and Grandad of Hugo, Sylvie, Max, Isabella, Zeb and Lexi. Remembered by many for his full life
Cedric Laurence Tanga
26 Jul 1950 – 27 Jul 2020, aged 70
Passed away in Rotorua, aged 70 years on Monday 27th July 2020. Loved father to Laurence, Sharlene, Jodi and Demelza. Cherished Grandad to all his grandchildren.
Edward Charles Bretherton
4 Jun 1943 – 30 Mar 2021, aged 77
Known as Ted, Teddy , ZL1MG After a lengthy battle with cancer, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by immediate family on 30th March 2021 at age 77 years. Beloved Husband of Margaret, Dea
Richard Humphrey de Lautour
29 Sept 1965 – 3 Aug 2020, aged 54
"There are no goodbyes for us. Wherever you are, you will always be in my heart". ~ Ghandi
Norman John Markham Tew
4 Dec 1933 – 9 Oct 2020, aged 86
Aged 86. Entered peacefully into the presence of his Lord and Saviour on Friday, 9 October, 2020, at his home in Ngongotaha, Rotorua. Loved husband of the late Ann, and father to Ian (& Carol
Judy Lorraine Robinson
30 Jul 1957 – 27 Sept 2020, aged 63
Judy passed away peacefully on Sunday 27th September 2020 with her loving husband Steve and close family at her side.
Queenie Hurapo Stanley
28 Aug 1938 – 27 Jul 2020, aged 81
Passed away peacefully at Rotorua Hospital on Monday 27 July, 2020, aged 82 years. Most loved and treasured wife for 55 years of Brian (Snow). Loving mother of Brent and Sue, Brian and Debbie, Shaun,
Robin Alison Stonehouse (nee Wild)
20 Mar 1931 – 29 Oct 2020, aged 89
Passed away at her home, surrounded by family on October 29, 2020. In her 90th year. Much loved wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother and sister. A private family service has been held for Robi
OAKLEY-HUDSON, Jane Junior
10 Dec 2009 – 1 Aug 2020, aged 10
“For the love of Jane” Found his angel wings on 1st August, 2020 surrounded by his loving, supportive family. Breathe easy, forever linked. xoxo Jane da chain xoxo
Brian Westcott
26 Mar 1956 – 25 Jul 2020, aged 64
26th March 1956 – 25th July 2020 Passed away at home with his loving wife Jackie (nee⸍ van der Waals) by his side. Loving father of Elise and Nadia. Grandfather to Manu. Always in our hearts
PHELAN, Kelvin (Brian)
23 Sept 1931 – 20 Aug 2020, aged 88
Peacefully passed on Thursday, 20th of August 2020 in Rotorua aged 88 years. Loving husband to the late Grace. Cherished father to his 8 children. Adored Grandfather to his 13 grandchildren a
Stuart Neil Leonard Macdougall
30 Sept 1951 – 7 Jun 2021, aged 69
Peacefully at home on 7 June, surrounded by family, aged 69. Son of the late Nan and Malcolm. Beloved partner of Bev. Adored father of Leona & Craig, Malcolm & Deanna and Jamie and fur-baby B
Anne Jane Larkin
23 Mar 1942 – 26 Mar 2021, aged 79
Passed away in Rotorua on 26 March, 2021. Dearly loved wife of the late Jim. Cherished mother of Lisa, Eugene, James, Nigel, Jessica and Paul. Adored Nana to her many grandchildren. A
Garry James Cooper
13 Feb 1953 – 4 Aug 2021, aged 68
Suddenly on Wednesday, the 4th of August. Aged 68 Years. Loved Father and Father In Law of Shawn, Michelle and Tony, Garry Jnr and Jamie-Lee. Grandfather to Don Jnr, Tyler, Xavier, Lilly,
Kevin Richard Hindrup
23 Dec 1942 – 17 Feb 2021, aged 78
Passed away peacefully at home. Much loved husband of Anne. Loved father and father in law of Paul, Carla and Stephen Oosten, Chris and Hannah, Phillip and Rachael, Kieran and Amy. Loved Grandpa of Ke
LECKEY, John ‘Gordon’
7 May 1952 – 3 Oct 2020, aged 68
Peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Saturday 3 October, 2020, at his home in Rotorua. Loved husband of Barbara. Much loved father and father-in-law of Kim and Shane, Jayd, Ryan and Rob
Bruce Henderson
5 May 1932 – 7 Aug 2020, aged 88
At Rotorua. Only son of Ivan M, and Blanche Lilian Henderson, brother of Joy (Dec.). Father and father in law of Robert Henderson and Heather Sharplin, step father of Richard and Jill Allen.
SMITH, Keith Richard
20 Nov 1929 – 7 Dec 2020, aged 91
20.11.1929 - 7.12.2020 Beloved husband of Gladys. Much loved father and father-in-law of Elaine and Brent, Maree, Sheryl and Andrew, and Deb. Grandfather of Lauren, Jaryd, Sam and Min, and Kerri, a
COPPARD, Edward Stephen (Ted)
25 Oct 1948 – 24 Sept 2021, aged 72
Passed away suddenly on 24 September, 2021. Much loved father of Alan & Christopher Coppard, cherished part of the extended Coppard family. A Celebration of Ted's life is to be held on Friday 1
Joyce Margaret Bines
17 Jul 1938 – 20 Oct 2020, aged 82
Passed away peacefully at home on 20 October after a long illness. Loved wife of the late Alan. Much loved by all her family. As per her wishes Joyce has been privately cremated. Joyce’s family in
Gavin Goodwin
6 Mar 1959 – 16 Jul 2021, aged 62
Passed away in Rotorua on 16 July 2021. Much loved son of Bill and Gloria. Loved brother of Craig and Grant; uncle to Ryan, Riley and Lawrence. A special thanks to Gavin’s carers for looking
Girlie Waitangi Bidois (nee) Haamu Te Kakara
2 Jul 1930 – 11 Jun 2020, aged 89
Passed away peacefully at home on Thursday 11th June 2020. Dearly beloved wife of James Louis Bidois (dec), much loved mother of Lorraine, Pauline, Hekenui, Evelyn, Richard, Jimmy, Eliza, Joseph, and
Catherina Maria Spykerbos
4 May 1936 – 21 May 2021, aged 85
SPYKERBOS, Cato (Catherina Jansen) 4.5.36 to 21.5.21 It is with a heavy heart we farewell a very special lady. Dearly loved wife of Theo and mother of Christine and Antoinette, Therese, A
Gabriel Te Maere Wills (Gabe)
27 Sept 1992 – 18 Mar 2021, aged 28
27/9/92 - 18/3/21 Gabe passed away at the age of 28 after battling a rare and aggressive form of cancer. He is the son of Glenda Wills and Reece Bristowe, the eldest grandson of Chris and Malco
Ian Douglas McNab (Nabba)
22 May 1941 – 10 Jan 2021, aged 79
Passed away peacefully 10th January 2021, at home surrounded by his loving family. Aged 79 years. Dearly loved husband of Pat (Trish). Much loved father and father in law of Tony and Denise, Gwen a
Gilbert John Plumridge
8 Mar 1933 – 24 Dec 2020, aged 87
1933 - 2020 Passed peacefully on Christmas Eve, surrounded by his family as he wished. Dearly loved husband of Janette (Jan) for 60 years. Loved father and father-in-law of Jean and John, Mi
Margaret Achterstraat
1 Jul 1925 – 7 Mar 2021, aged 95
Achterstraat; Margaret (Grietje) Passed away peacefully in Rotorua on 7 March, in her 96th year. Much loved wife of the late Geurt. Cherished mother and mother in law of Anne and Stewart Ko
Charles Ronald Lodge (Ron)
9 Sept 1928 – 8 Oct 2020, aged 92
Service No. 203786 NZ Army Passed away peacefully at Rotorua Hospital on 8th October 2020, aged 92. Loved husband of Edna. Cherished father of Grant, Brian and Lynette. Adored Granddad o
Ailsa Jewel Jones
22 Apr 1924 – 20 Jun 2021, aged 97
Passed away peacefully at the Bupa Te Puke Country Lodge on Sunday 20th June, 2021, in her 98th year. Wife of her late husband Idris Jones. Mother and mother in law of Warryn and Debbie Jones,
Beverley Mary Woods
25 Jul 1939 – 5 Jul 2021, aged 81
Nee White Passed away peacefully at Maygrove Hospital, Orewa on 5 July 2021 in her 82nd year. Loved wife of Eric. Loved mother of Russell and Susan. Loved and devoted granny to Sean and
Janet Mary Crabtree
1 Feb 1941 – 13 Jul 2021, aged 80
Suddenly at Glenbrae Resthome on Tuesday, the 13th of July 2021. Aged 80 years. Beloved Wife of the late Ronald, Loved mother and mother in law of David and Sheryl (WA), Mark and Barbara, G
HUNTER, Alistair James
1 Jul 1943 – 9 Feb 2021, aged 77
Passed peacefully on Tuesday, 9th February 2021, in Rotorua aged 77 years. Loving husband of the late Florence Makarita Hunter. Cherished brother, uncle and dear friend to many. Loving father
Sally Chew Lowe Ah Chan
8 Nov 1946 – 19 Sept 2021, aged 74
Passed away gracefully at home surrounded by family on 19 September 2021. Loved wife of Wesley. Treasured Mother and Mother-in-law of John and Vicky, Diane and William, Krystal and Daniel. Vivacio
GARROOD, Gwen
1 May 1922 – 22 Jul 2021, aged 99
Peacefully at Glenbrae in Rotorua on Thursday 22 July, 2021 in her 100th year. Much loved wife of the late Amyas. Loving mother and mother-in-law of Ray and Sue (deceased), Chris and Faye, Alici
Carol Ann Newcombe
29 May 1956 – 18 Dec 2020, aged 64
Loved wife of Paul, 47 years. Loved daughter of Bill (dec) and Dorothy Clouston. Mother and mother-in-law to Nicola and Dion, Shane and Robyne, Matthew, Bryan and Nikki. Loved Nana of Sharnye and Liam
Una Maletina Reid
30 Jan 1928 – 5 Sept 2020, aged 92
Loved wife of Ron (deceased). Loved mother and mother in law of Larry and Paula, Jennifer and John (deceased), Ron and June, Geoff and Gayle, and Catherine (deceased). Beloved Nana of her many grandch
Beryl Mary Branch
13 Oct 1925 – 22 Jul 2020, aged 94
Branch: Beryl Mary (nee Graham) Passed away peacefully on 22 July surrounded with family aged 94. Dearly loved wife of Ken. Loved mother, mother in law of John and Yvonne Branch, Julie and Alan Ry
Evelyn Edna Hohneck
19 Jun 1929 – 18 Aug 2021, aged 92
Sadly passed away August 18, 2021. Loved wife of many years to Thomas(deceased.); along with her loving sons, Dennis, Lewis, David, Steve and Lawrence; including grandchildren and great grandchild
Amy Rose Walter
29 Sept 1980 – 16 Jul 2020, aged 39
Passed away suddenly as a result of an accident on July 16, 2020. Much loved daughter of Danny Sycamore and Jane Walter. Beloved sister of Adele and Megan, and soon to be aunty to a little nie
Rosemary Melba Price (nee Beere)
18 Oct 1924 – 18 Jul 2021, aged 96
Passed away peacefully after a short illness on 18th July 2021 at BUPA Redwood Village, Rotorua in her 97th year. Wife of the late Leonard (Len) Price, much loved mum and mother-in- law to Lorraine an
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