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YOUNG, Noel Harry
2 Mar 1934 – 8 Mar 2020, aged 86
2 May 1934 - 8 March 2020 Devoted husband of the late Shirley, loving Dad to Stephen, Kenneth, and Bronwen. Dear father-in-law to Margaret, Julie, and Richard. Grandpa of Barnabas, Josiah, Michael
CAMPBELL, Phillip, (Phil) QSM
30 Jan 1948 – 25 Mar 2020, aged 72
Passed away unexpectedly on 25/3/2020. Loving and much-loved husband, father, and father-in-law to Lesley, Rebekah and Daniel. A private cremation has taken place, and further details regardin
Marlene Faith Baker
31 Jul 1936 – 15 May 2020, aged 83
Marlene passed away peacefully on May 15th 2020 with Tony at her side. Dearly loved wife of Tony for 58 years. Loved sister of Joyce and the late Pat and Estelle. Sister-in-law of Ross and Bev B
Norma Jean Tait
26 Apr 1927 – 28 May 2020, aged 93
TAIT, Norma Jean. Passed away peacefully at Glenbrae Resthome, Rotorua on May 28, 2020, aged 93 years, surrounded by her family. Loved wife of the late Harold, loved mother and mother-in-law of Ric
Evan Willacy (Griz)
28 Sept 1950 – 17 May 2020, aged 69
Passed away at Rotorua Hospital on Sunday afternoon. Beloved husband of Elaine. Loving father of Graeme, Karen and Lisa. Cherished grandfather of seven. The service for Griz will be held on Friday, du
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
Wayne Marino
3 Apr 1953 – 21 Oct 2019, aged 66
Peacefully at home surrounded by whanau on October 21, 2019. Eldest son of June and the late Max. Loving partner of Josephine. Loved Dad of Aroha, Shane and Te Ana.
Trevor Newton Clayton
11 Nov 1939 – 16 Mar 2020, aged 80
Passed away peacefully in Rotorua on 16th March 2020. Beloved husband and best friend of Pauline. Loving father and father-in-law of Jonathan and Hapi, and Roger and Tracy. Treasured Poppa of Ava, Tyl
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Barry Owen Cronin
2 Feb 1936 – 2 Jun 2020, aged 84
Died peacefully on 2nd June 2020, aged 84 years. Loving husband to the late Irene Cronin. Much loved dad to Carlene, Shayne, Darren (late) and Anna. Adored by his many grandchildren and great
Thomas Edward Winks
28 Jul 1929 – 21 Sept 2019, aged 90
Passed away peacefully at his home in Rotorua on Saturday, 21 September 2019, aged 90 years. Father of Raewyn (deceased), and Caroline. Loved brother of Maureen (deceased), Pat, and Des (deceased). Lo
David Alan Field
10 Mar 1946 – 31 Oct 2019, aged 73
On Thursday, 31 October, 2019 at his home in Rotorua, aged 73 years. Much loved Husband of Carol for 44 years. Awesome Dad to Simon, Matthew, Hannah and their Partners. Wonderful Grandpa (Papa) to Kai
Ana Vaine Adlam
13 May 1969 – 3 May 2020, aged 50
13th May 1969 to 3rd May 2020 Peacefully passed away at home surrounded by her loving family. Treasured Wife and Soul mate of Raymond Adlam. Daughter of Terepo and Vaine John. Forever lo
BIDOIS, James Louis
10 Jun 1929 – 15 Apr 2020, aged 90
Passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday 15th April 2020. Dearly beloved husband of Girlie Waitangi Bidois nee Te Kakara, much loved father of Lorraine, Pauline, Hekenui, Evelyn, Richard, Jimmy
SHORTALL, Marie ‘Therese’
30 Mar 1933 – 24 Dec 2019, aged 86
Peacefully on Tuesday 24 December, 2019 in Rotorua aged 86 years. Beloved wife of the late Peter. Loved mother of Catherine and Gordon, Mark and Rawinia, Pauline and Paul, Chris and Diane, John
Dulcie Joyce Brosnahan
23 Dec 1941 – 26 Nov 2019, aged 77
BROSNAHAN, Dulcie Joyce. Suddenly on Tuesday 26 November, 2019 aged 77 years. Beloved wife of Courtney. Cherished mother of Sharon. A service to celebrate Dulcie’s life will be held at Osbornes Fune
Jim Hossack
Sadly passed away on Friday 11 October, 2019. Much loved husband of the late Beverley. Dearly loved father/father in law of Lionel & Shona, Delwyn & Jeff, Petula & Ian, Brendon & Shelley, Munroe & Ang
MARSHALL, Dudley Edwin John
26 Sept 1936 – 13 Feb 2020, aged 83
MARSHALL, Dudley Edwin John Passed away on Thursday 13th February 2020, in his 84th year. Dearly loved husband of Phillipa. Loving Dad of David and Shahna, Basil and Tina, Jocelyn and Dean
Robert Arthur Wilkinson
6 Jun 1934 – 23 Sept 2019, aged 85
GOODWIN, Liam John
19 Dec 1986 – 28 Jan 2020, aged 33
It is with a heavy heart that we announce the death of Liam Goodwin. On the evening of January 28th 2020 after a mammoth 4 year battle with cancer, Liam took his last breath whilst at home surround
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
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.
Brian Raymond Harris
29 Aug 1956 – 16 Jan 2020, aged 63
After a short illness, with family by his side, on January 16, 2020. Loving partner of Janette. Loved Dad and father in law of Sarah and Gareth, Blair and Jessica, Stepdad of Charlotte, and grandfathe
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
Barbara May Carr
3 Apr 1937 – 8 Apr 2020, aged 83
Passed away peacefully in Rotorua after a short battle with cancer, on 8th April 2020. Dearly loved wife of the late Wally. Loved Mum of Ian and Leigh; the late Leanne; and Merryn. Loved Gr
Shirley Laura Curtis
1 Mar 2019 – 15 Oct 2019
Passed away peacefully after a short illness on Tuesday 15th October 2019. Dearly loved wife of Rowe (dec.), and loving partner of Paul Callaway (dec.). Very special Mum of Tim (dec.) and Simon. Shirl
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
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
Colin William Richardson
7 Jan 1961 – 6 Jan 2020, aged 58
7.1.1961 - 6.1.2020 On the last day of his 58th year, at home in the care of family. Dearly loved husband of Jessica, and father of Ben and Kate, and Sam and Stacey. Adored grandad of Gabriella, Ro
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
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
Donald Gibson Gunn
8 Jul 1957 – 2 Feb 2020, aged 62
Peacefully at home, surrounded by loved ones on the 2nd of February 2020, at 62 years of age. Dearly loved husband of Sue, father of Rosanna and Evie, and father-in-law of Chris and Cameron. Loved son
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,
Marion Diane Lacey, Dii
14 Aug 1943 – 13 May 2020, aged 76
We sadly lost our Dii in Rotorua, after a short illness. Loving wife of the late Ken. Sister of Melva, Peter and Jan. Mother and Mother in law to Sara, John and Kris, and the late Kathy. She bat
UPRICHARD, John Mervyn Dr (Merv)
25 Feb 1930 – 12 May 2020, aged 90
Passed away peacefully aged 90 years on 12 May 2020 at Redwood Care Home, (previously at Fergusson Home), Rotorua. Loved Husband of the late Kathleen, and father, step father and father in law of
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
William Henry Owsley
3 May 1942 – 31 Jan 2020, aged 77
Passed away on 31st January 2020, aged 77, peacefully in his garden at home in Rotorua. Dearly loved son of the late Richard (Dick) and Doris (Dot). Much loved brother of Peter and Pauline, and brothe
James Frederick 'Tautaka' Kilgour
28 Jun 1944 – 19 Oct 2019, aged 75
Died on October 19, 2019, in Rotorua surrounded by loved ones. Known as Jim to most, a proud, loyal family man, well known in forestry. A keen hunter and fisherman. Jim is survived by his former partn
HAULTAIN, Julia Mary (Julie)
13 Oct 1938 – 7 May 2020, aged 81
On May 7th, 2020 peacefully at Rotorua Hospital. Loved daughter of Eric and Marie Haultain (dcd). Sister to Tony (dcd) and sister in law of Jane. A Special Aunt to Rob, Sally, Mark (dcd) and
David John Bloomfield
16 Nov 1949 – 22 Feb 2020, aged 70
Suddenly on February 22nd at Waikato Hospital, surrounded by family. Dearly loved husband of Vivienne. Loved father and father-in-law of Daniel and Rozanne, Reuben and Sarah, Darlene, Nathan, and Ingr
Janice Noelene van den Bemd
13 Oct 2019 – 9 Dec 2019
Born October 13, 1944. Passed away peacefully on December 9, 2019, surrounded by her family. Dearest, loving wife of the late Emmanuel. Much loved mother and mother in-law of Sonja and Jeroen, Jason,
Graeme Gordon McCarrison
Robert Joseph Young (Bob)
23 Mar 1927 – 3 May 2020, aged 93
Of Horohoro, aged 93, passed away peacefully at Fergusson Home on 3 May 2020. Dearly loved husband of Hepora Raharuhi. Much loved father and father in law of Robyn and Brian, Trish, Bill and Tania,
Ross Louis Allerby
11 Sept 1942 – 1 Feb 2020, aged 77
Loved husband of the late Dianne, Dad to Nick and Maree (Opotiki), Chris (Papamoa). Grandad to Daniel and Louise, Stacey and Scott, Nathan, Joel, and Jackson. Our service for Ross will be at Osbornes
Shane William Bowden
27 Mar 1991 – 27 Nov 2019, aged 28
Bowden, Shane William. Passed away on 27 November 2019, aged 28. Dearly loved son of Roger and Britta, and brother of Dion. Much loved, and loving partner of Kellyn, and buddy to Jaylyn and Jaclyn. In
HILL, Eva Marion (nee Porter; formally Wilkie)
2 Sept 1931 – 21 Dec 2019, aged 88
Sadly passed away at Cantabria Home and Hospital in Rotorua on 21 December 2019. Dearly loved by her three daughters Lorraine Tomas, Kaye Wilkie and Sue Wilkie and their families. Eve lived in Rotorua
Betty Jean Zein
30 Aug 1922 – 29 Jan 2020, aged 97
Passed away peacefully in Rotorua on 29th January 2020. Loved wife of the late Norman. Much loved mother of the late Cheryl, and Ken. Loved grand mother of Mark. Loved mother in law of Keith and Lyn.
Bruce Henry Rykers
3 Jan 1931 – 19 Mar 2020, aged 89
Peacefully in Rotorua Hospital on March 19, 2020. Dearly loved husband of the late Janice. Dearest father and father-in-law of Nicholas and Tamae, Emma and John. Wonderful Grandad of Thomas, James and
Peter Douglas Rippey
20 Jul 1948 – 18 Mar 2020, aged 71
Peacefully in Rotorua Hospital on Wednesday March 18, 2020. Dearly loved husband of Lillian. Much loved Dad of Bryan, Jared and Nadine, and Papa of Tylah-Fern and Bodhi. Will be sadly missed by all hi
Ford, Claire
24 Mar 1961 – 31 Mar 2020, aged 59
Sadly passed away after a brief battle with cancer at Cantabria on Tuesday 31 March 2020. As per her wishes she is to be cremated and there will be a memorial service for her friends and family once
Pamela Jessie McCarrison (Pam)
18 Aug 1942 – 22 Feb 2020, aged 77
(Formerly Lourie, nee Harris). Peacefully at home on February 22, 2020. Dearly loved wife and soulmate of Don. Loved mother of Vicki (dec) and Adam, stepmother of Simon, Amy and the late Richard, a
James Malon McKinley
6 Apr 1947 – 1 Nov 2019, aged 72
McKinley, James (Jim) Malon (BEM) Service No 23971849 Passed peacefully away after a short illness. Aged 72 years. Loved husband of Gwen, brother and brother-in-law of Michael and Debbie and Elizab
Alexander James Williamson (Alec or Alex)
16 Nov 1927 – 8 Nov 2019, aged 91
Passed away peacefully at Rotorua Hospital, Friday 8th November, aged 92. Dearly loved husband of the late Merrhis and the late Hazel. Much loved father and father in law to Neil and Anne, Yvonne an
David Papi Kautai
17 May 1942 – 30 May 2020, aged 78
'A life well lived’A life well lived is a precious giftOf hope and strength and grace,From someone who has made our worldA brighter, better placeIt’s filled with moments, sweet and sadWith smiles and s
Geoffrey James Miller
10 Jan 1933 – 2 Nov 2019, aged 86
Miller, Geoffrey James (Geoff) Died suddenly on Saturday 2 November, 2019 at his home in Rotorua, aged 86 years. Husband to Nan (nee Ackroyd). Loving father and father-in-law of Kate and Davi
Gary William Hofmann
30 Aug 1955 – 28 Apr 2020, aged 64
Born 30th August 1955. Passed away suddenly on 28th April 2020. Dearly beloved husband of Anne. Father of Jason, Bryn, Lynsey, Alissa, Krista, and Juliana. Grandfather of Karl, Caden, Liam,
Ehau Matthew Wiringi
17 Sept 1937 – 26 Apr 2020, aged 82
17.09.1937 - 26.04.2020 Passed away peacefully at Rotorua Hospital. Loved son of the late Paekitawhiti and Te Hira. Loving brother, cousin, father, and Koro. Cherished uncle of many. Due t
Ronald Keith Crabtree
10 Apr 1941 – 16 Apr 2020, aged 79
Peacefully at Glenbrae Resthome, Rotorua on April 16, 2020. Aged 79 years. Beloved husband of Janet Mary for 61 years. Loved father and father in law of David and Sheryl (WA), Mark and Barbara, Greig
Dulcie May Peters
11 May 1930 – 9 Oct 2021, aged 91
PETERS, Dulcie May (nee Rick): 91 incredible years have been lived, now she has gone to be with her soulmate. Adored wife of the late Ian. Loved only sister of the late Eileen. Special mother to Soni
Graham Rees Vinsen
1 Dec 1935 – 23 Aug 2021, aged 85
Suddenly at home in New Plymouth on Monday 22 August 2021, aged 85. Loved husband of Hazel. Special Dad to Joanne, and Mark and Christine. Adored Pop of Anna, Kate, Rees, and Rose. Messages to the
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