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Gladys Mona Martin (nee Rogers)
5 Jun 2021 – 23 Jun 2021
05/03/1926-23/06/2021 Gladys passed away peacefully, with her daughters beside her at The Gardens Resthome. Dearly beloved wife of the late Frank Martin and an amazing mum to Frances, Lesley, S
Tere John Lawson
15 Mar 1963 – 26 Mar 2021, aged 58
Passed away suddenly on 26 March, 2021. Dearly loved husband of Louise (nee Pakinga). Loved father of Mikayla, Saffron, and Jesse. Dearly loved eldest son of John ‘Lichie’ Lawson and Margarette Rawhi
David George Ellen
9 Jul 1935 – 24 Mar 2021, aged 85
On 24th March 2021 aged 85 years. Passed away at home after a courageous battle with cancer. Dearly loved husband of Laurel. Loved and admired father, father-in-law, grandfather and great
Valerie Isobel Packham (nee Kimpton)
22 Aug 1941 – 11 Feb 2021, aged 79
22 August 1941- 11 February 2021 Aged 79 years. After a long stoic battle with illness, Valerie passed away peacefully. Richard, Christopher and their families wish to thank all those that su
Judith Eleneore Darlington
10 Apr 1944 – 10 Dec 2020, aged 76
Dearly loved wife and soul mate of Kevin. Loved sister of Maurice and Ruth, and Trevor and Nessie (Aus). Cherished aunt and great aunt. The funeral for Judith will be held at 2pm, Monday 1
Una Raewyn Mitchell (nee Berry)
22 Jul 1946 – 5 Nov 2020, aged 74
Passed away peacefully in her sleep aged 74. loved sister to Graeham (deceased) and Ian. Sister in law to June and Lyndsie. Aunt to Marise, Leanne, Lorraine and Raelene, will be missed by Jenny. A pri
Rex Stanley Windelborn
24 Nov 1939 – 11 Dec 2020, aged 81
Passed away peacefully, surrounded by family in Rotorua Hospital on 11 December 2020. Dearly loved husband of Lyn for 60 years. Cherished father and father in law of Mark and Natasha, Kevin, a
LAWSON, Bill SNR
19 Dec 1938 – 12 Sept 2020, aged 81
19/12/38 to 12/9/20 Passed away peacefully with his family around him on the 12th September 2020. Beloved husband of Lil, loved father and father-in-law of Diane, Bill JNR and Cate. Lov
Thomas Gerard Vincent
25 Apr 1941 – 30 Aug 2020, aged 79
Passed away 30th August, 2020 at home with family. Loved husband of Alison, loved father and father in law of Pete, Andrea and Graham, Greg and Yvonne, Dave and Toni, and Grandad of Tobin and Florence
Betty Collings
9 Nov 1930 – 27 Aug 2020, aged 89
Passed away peacefully in Rotorua on 27 August 2020. Beloved wife of the late Frank. Loving mother to Suzanne, Ken, Kelvin, Michael, Phillip (Dec.), Gary and Robert. Loved Nanny Betty to al
Heather Miriam Radford
24 Jul 1935 – 22 Jul 2020, aged 84
Radford: Heather Miriam (nee Hingston) Peacefully passed away at home on 22 July 2020. Loving wife of the late Leslie Radford (Nook) and mother of Neville and Cathy, Garry and Paula, Michelle a
June Stewart
15 Jun 1941 – 25 Jun 2020, aged 79
On 25th June 2020, after a short illness with Neville by her side, in her 80th year. Much loved wife and soulmate of Neville. Much loved mother of Ian (Germany). A private service will be held
Joan Irene Richards
25 Feb 1926 – 16 Jan 2021, aged 94
Passed away peacefully on Saturday, 16 January 2021 at Cantabria Lifecare, Rotorua, aged 94 years. Loved wife of the late Keith. Loved mother and mother-in-law of Anne and Martin Cooney, Llew an
BELL, Malcolm Grant (Dinga)
7 Dec 1949 – 5 Feb 2021, aged 71
S41991, WO2, 161BTY, RNZA (Vietnam Veteran) Peacefully with family by his side on Friday 5 February, 2021 at Rotorua Hospital aged 71 years. Dearly loved husband of Carol. Will be missed by h
Elaine Margaret Campbell
4 Jul 1946 – 28 Jun 2021, aged 74
Suddenly but peacefully without pain at Rotorua Hospital at 9.25pm. Very much loved wife of Doug for 50 years, and by their close family Bridget, Claire, Anna and Geoffrey; and their husbands and p
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,
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
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
HAY,Elsie Jean
30 Dec 1921 – 5 Jul 2021, aged 99
30th December 1914 - 5th July 2021 A Long Life At An End. Loving Wife of the late Cyril Gordon, Cherished Mother to Yvonne, Winston, Kevin (dec), Lindsay and Geoff. Will be missed by all h
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
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
KESSELS, Johanna (Annie) Gertruda Henrica.
20 May 1941 – 16 Mar 2021, aged 79
20 May 1941 to 16 March 2021, aged 79. Cherished and dearly loved wife of Ton Kessels. Treasured mum to Gerry and Helen, John and Helen, and Marcel. Adored Oma of Taio, Lochlan, Eva and Jessica.
Colleen Margaret Hartley
15 Jan 1924 – 16 Sept 2020, aged 96
Dearly loved wife of the late Vincent Paul Hartley. Loved mother and mother-in-law of Monica and Peter Shuttleworth (England), Martin and Julie Hartley (Ohakune), Guy and Caroline Hartley (Kaharoa
Trevor Clifford Welch
23 Aug 1943 – 7 Sept 2020, aged 77
Treasured husband of 58 years to Taringa Welch (nee Rakei). Love father, Koko, Brother and Uncle to many. To be buried at Sala Street cemetery with great grandson Aiden Rakei Giusseppe Thompson by his
Selwyn Leslie Francis
5 Jan 1945 – 4 Apr 2021, aged 76
Passed away suddenly but peacefully on 4 April. Loving partner of Ina. Cherished father of Michael, Wayne, Tania-Marie (deceased), Angela, Donna-Maree and Paul. Devoted Grandad to Dylan, Aaliyah,
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
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
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
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
May Neldaleen Karl
28 Jun 1924 – 25 May 2021, aged 96
Passed away 25 May 2021 in her 97th year. Loved wife of the late Vic Karl. Mother and mother in law of Ann and Greg Brimmer, Peter and Marileen Karl and Barbara Heard. Grandma to Yvonne an
Sheila Batchelar
22 Jan 1924 – 6 Mar 2021, aged 97
Sheila Janeeta Alexander Batchelar (nee Munro) Passed away peacefully on 6 March 2021, surrounded by her family, aged 97. Loved wife of the late Miles. Cherished mother and mother in law of
Timothy Paul Karl
6 Dec 1960 – 6 Jul 2021, aged 60
Passed away unexpectedly on 6 July 2021, aged 60. Beloved husband of Connie. Loved father of Brian, Michael (dec.), Katie and Sarah. Son of Lennard and Shirley. Brother to John, Steve,
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
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
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,
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
Eric William Wallace
6 Jul 1933 – 27 Jun 2021, aged 87
On Sunday 27th June, 2021 at Lake Okareka, surrounded by his family. Loving husband and soul mate of Jeanie, and loved father and father in law of Stuart and Gen, Maureen and Iain, and Barrie and
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
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
Hala Stephanie Bates
26 Jul 1964 – 7 Dec 2020, aged 56
Passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family at her home in Rotorua after a short illness, aged 56 years.Loved daughter of Bev and Neil Hansen, loving mother of Renee, Daniel, Dean. A bea
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
BRENNAN, Anita Mary Jean
14 Apr 1930 – 10 Sept 2021, aged 91
14 April 1930 - 10 September 2021 (91 years) Loved wife of Cormac (deceased) Loved mother of Karen, Matthew, Tom, Philip and Luke and mother-in-law of Larry, Ruth, Maureen, Yvonne and Lorra
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
Dalton, Colleen Mary
10 Jun 1929 – 23 Jan 2020, aged 90
10/6/1929 - 23/1/2020 One week after delivering a most eloquent eulogy to 200 people at Sophie O’Brien’s funeral, Colleen Mary - the wife, sister, daughter, mother, auntie, mother-in-law,
Leanne Mary Henson
28 Feb 1969 – 24 Sept 2019, aged 50
HENSON, Leanne Mary Passed peacefully at Ngongotaha on Tuesday, 24 September, 2019. Dearly beloved daughter of Ian and Judy. Beloved Mother of Benjamin and Braiden. Nanma to Amelia.
FAIRLEY, Elston Innes (Barney)
30 Mar 1922 – 9 May 2020, aged 98
Royal NZ Navy, Service No. NZ4701 Passed away peacefully at his home in Rotorua on Saturday 9 May 2020, aged 98 years. Beloved husband of the late Stella. Much loved father of Rob. Gr
John Neil Lyons-Montgomery
4 Oct 1937 – 3 Apr 2020, aged 82
Passed away peacefully at home in Ngakuru on April 3, 2020, after a long illness. Dearly loved husband and friend of Pam, father and father-in-law of Moira; Roger and Tony; Stephen; and Clare and Mat
Morreen Patricia Walls
11 Jan 1929 – 23 Sept 2019, aged 90
Passed away peacefully in Rotorua on 23rd September 2019 aged 90 years. Dearly loved wife of Bill (dec), precious mother of Diana (dec), John and Chris, Kath and Pete, Bill and Vicki, Bev and Keith an
George Michael McGoon
13 Nov 1936 – 19 Mar 2020, aged 83
Passed away peacefully on 19.03.2020, aged 83. George will be missed by all of his children; Theresa & Leslie, Tuihana & Dara, Ann & Tony, Aaron and Ferne, his 13 grandchildren and 24 great grandch
MACLEAN, Allison Lisle
8 Nov 1919 – 22 Dec 2019, aged 100
1919 - 2019 Formerly of Feilding. Our dear mother who could still touch her toes at 100. Allison passed away peacefully in late December 2019 at Lara Lodge Rest Home, Rotorua. Wife of the
Margaret Elizabeth Clouston
10 May 1933 – 26 Nov 2019, aged 86
CLOUSTON, Margaret Elizabeth. Passed away peacefully on Tuesday 26 November, 2019 in Rotorua, aged 86 years. Loving Mother to sons Chris and the late Richard, and god daughters Dianne and Shirley. Lov
DEVEREAUX, Culver Wallace (Tiddley)
24 Feb 1930 – 15 Feb 2020, aged 89
Born 24.02.1930, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family, on 15.02.2020 in Rotorua. Devoted husband of Joan (deceased), loving father and father-in-law of Alan and Lynda, Gail an
HUGHES, Leonard
29 Sept 1935 – 4 Jan 2020, aged 84
Died peacefully on Saturday 4th of January 2020 after a long illness aged 84 years. Len was surrounded by the family and music he loved at Glenbrae Home and Hospital, Rotorua. Dearly loved husband to
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