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Colin Story
29 Dec 1947 – 3 Nov 2020, aged 72
"Colin John Story A service for Colin will be held at the North Harbour Chapel of Dil's Funeral Services, 185 Schnapper Rock Road, Albany on Monday 9 November at 3.30pm"
Graham Thiele
27 Mar 1937 – 20 Jan 2021, aged 83
"THIELE, Graham Allistair, on 20 January 2021 unexpectedly at North Shore Hospital, aged 83 years. Loved Husband of Jan. Loved Father and Father-in Law of Michael and Jane, Jill and David, Andy and M
Brett Appleyard
27 Oct 1960 – 22 Jul 2020, aged 59
"Passed away peacefully on July 22nd after a very determined battle with cancer. Much loved husband to Claire, and father to Olivia and Tom; Dearly loved son of Joyce and the late Jack Appley
Sheilah Baker
8 Dec 1929 – 13 Aug 2021, aged 91
"BAKER Sheilha Patricia. On 13 August 2021 at the Orchids Retirement Village, aged 91 years. Dearly loved wife of John. Loved mother and mother in law of Paul and the late Sheryl, David and Jai, Chris
Christopher Davis
29 Oct 1953 – 27 Feb 2022, aged 68
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Richard Mitri
24 Jan 1943 – 20 Apr 2019, aged 76
"Richard Mitri Born 24 January 1943. Sadly passed away on 20 April 2019 surrounded by his family. Beloved husband, father and grandfather. He will always be cherished and missed by his loved ones.
Betsy Kell
25 Jul 1919 – 19 Mar 2022, aged 102
"KELL, Betsy (Betty) On 19 March 2022, at Rosedale Village aged 102 years. Loved Wife of the late Dawson and previously to the late Holger Jensen. A loved Mother of Graham, Lynette, Brian and the lat
Jennifer Temple
21 Oct 1950 – 4 Aug 2018, aged 67
"Passed away peacefully after a short illness on 4 August 2018. Loved Wife of the late Paul. Dearly loved mother of Nicola, Annette, Joanna, Natasha and Melissa. Beloved sister to Chris and Carol
Helen Butler
2 Nov 1925 – 7 Aug 2018, aged 92
"Passed away peacefully at Elmwood Rest Home, in her 93rd year. Dearly loved wife of the Late Jack. Cherished mum of 14 children and their partners, adored nana of 41 grandchildren and 49 great-gra
Ailsa Mearns
5 Jan 1937 – 29 Dec 2018, aged 81
"MEARNS, Ailsa Miro (formerly Moore, nee Baker). Died peacefully on 29 December 2018. Loved Mother of Jennifer and Russell and a beloved friend and family member to many. A service will be held at the
Andrew Crann
26 Nov 1966 – 23 Jul 2018, aged 51
"Andrew CRANN Passed away on 23 July 2018 after a short illness. Beloved son of Colin and Yvonne, devoted husband to Yupawan, loving father to Logan, Nawar and Namo and brother to Judith. A servic
Dan Auji Auxtero
19 Oct 1999 – 27 Feb 2019, aged 19
"Auji Auxtero A service for Auji will be held at the North Harbour Chapel of Dil's Funeral Services, 185 Schnapper Rock Road, Albany on Tuesday 5 March at 3pm followed by a private cremation."
Roger Dick
8 Oct 1939 – 20 Mar 2022, aged 82
"DICK Roger Leslie, Warrant Officer RNZN 15578. On 20 March 2022 at Forrest Hill Hospital aged 82 years. Dearly loved Husband of Isobel and loved father of Carolyne and Cameron. A service for Roger wi
Kinnear Hill
10 Dec 1948 – 6 Sept 2018, aged 69
"Hill Kinnear William Ken/Hairs On September 6th, 2018 (peacefully) at North Shore Hospital. Dearly loved son of the late Ken and Thelma. Loved friend of Nola Smith and cousins Jennifer, Graeme, Shir
Mark Tansley
27 Apr 1939 – 19 Mar 2021, aged 81
A service to celebrate Mark's life will be held in The North Harbour Chapel of Dil's Funeral Services on Thursday 25 March at 3.30 pm.
John Coulston
26 Oct 1934 – 8 Sept 2018, aged 83
"John Coulston Born 26 October 1934 Liverpool. Died 8 September 2018 Auckland, aged 83 years. Dearly loved husband (60 years) of Joyce. Wonderful Dad loved by Chris and Mark. Loved Granddad of
Charlie O'Dwyer
6 Feb 1966 – 19 Mar 2021, aged 55
A service to celebrate Charlie's life will be held in The North Harbour Chapel of Dil's Funeral Services on Wednesday 24 March 2021
Brian Smith
23 Apr 1934 – 1 Apr 2021, aged 86
"SMITH, Brian Cecil (Bill) 161 Batt NZ Army and RNZN 818861. Passed away peacefully on 1 April 2021 at North Shore Hospital. Much loved husband of the late Janet. Loved father of Bill and Lynette; K
William Gilchrist
4 Aug 1926 – 5 Apr 2021, aged 94
"On 5 April 2021, passed away suddenly. Much loved father of Ged and Dave. Cherished grandad of Dom, Chloe, Elise and Anna. A celebration of Bill's life will be held at The North Harbour Chapel of
Lesley Bailey
24 Oct 1938 – 10 Apr 2021, aged 82
"BAILEY, Lesley Born October 24, 1938 - Passed away on Saturday 10 April 2021. Wife of the late Lynton Bailey. Much loved Mum of Rosalind, Christopher, Kathryn and Nicholas. Loving Nan to Jackson
Patricia Habgood
3 Aug 1930 – 21 Apr 2021, aged 90
"Habgood Pat Born 3 August 1930 Dearly loved wife of Mike for 66 years. Passed away peacefully on 21 April 2021 aged 90 years. Beloved Mum of Gail and Marc. Much loved by her grandchildren and gr
Shirley Copeland
21 Feb 1916 – 10 Jul 2018, aged 102
"Shirley Copeland On 10th July at Lady Allum Resthome Milford in her 103rd year. Loved wife for 65 years of Ray (deceased), mother of Adrienne, Lorraine and David, and Ron and Michele. Grandmother
Nathan Elder
13 Jun 1981 – 19 Nov 2018, aged 37
"ELDER, Nathan Richard. Passed away suddenly as a result of a medical event on Monday 19 November 2018, aged 37 years. Dearly loved father of Amethyst, and Jazlyn. Treasured son of Ingrid and
Lillian Weatherup
26 Jan 1928 – 26 Jun 2018, aged 90
"Joy, Sadly passed away on 26 June 2018 aged 90. Dearly loved wife of the late Bill. Cherished Mum of William, Lindsay (deceased), Lynn, Odette and Helen, and mother in law of Lorna. Beloved Grandma o
Christopher Turner
14 Feb 1993 – 8 Mar 2020, aged 27
"Turner Christopher James (Chris) Tragically at home on 8th March 2020, aged 27. Much loved son of Val and Pete (deceased), step son of Ron and step brother of Petra. Loving father of Aurora and C
David Garrett
24 Mar 1946 – 8 Jun 2018, aged 72
"Garrett, David Robert (Dave) On Friday June 8, 2018, passed away peacefully after a brief struggle with cancer, aged 72 years. Loving husband for 47 years of Christina. Much loved father and father i
Raewyn Mowday
8 Oct 1949 – 19 Nov 2018, aged 69
" Passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Monday 19 November 2018. Much loved Mum to Philip. Mother in law to Natasha. Grandma to Aidan. Loving Sister (Sis) to Stuart, Winston and the la
Ineke Waardenburg
24 Sept 1934 – 3 Nov 2018, aged 84
"WAARDENBURG Ineke. Passed away peacefully at Rosedale Hospital on 3 November 2018 aged 84. Much loved mother of Helen, Robert, Eric and Paul; mother in law of Simon and Norny, Oma to Mark, Matthew,
Brian Neal
25 Oct 1930 – 12 Nov 2018, aged 88
"Passed away peacefully. "A life well lived". Much loved husband of the late Olive. Father to Monte and the late Stephen, father-in-law to Angelene. Grandad "Tag" to Amelia, Isabel, and Audrey.
Bartley Housden
6 Apr 1941 – 4 Jul 2020, aged 79
"Keith Housden Passed away after a long illness on Saturday 4 July 2020. Much loved husband of Frances. Loved Dad of John and Owen. Father in law of Angela and treasured Grandad to Tyler, Georgia,
Cameron Smorenburg
12 Sept 1990 – 10 May 2018, aged 27
"SMORENBURG Cameron A celebration of Cam's life will be held on Wednesday 6 June 2018 at 3pm at The North Harbour Chapel of Dil's Funeral Services, 185 Schnapper Rock Road, Albany."
Doreen Sunde
10 Jun 1930 – 15 May 2018, aged 87
"Died peacefully at Aria Gardens, Albany on 15 May 2018, in her 88th year. Loved wife of the late Hedley Samuel Sunde. Wonderful mother and mother-in-law to Vicki and Stewart, Pam and the late Russel
Maureen Brown
17 Jul 1928 – 3 May 2018, aged 89
"Brown, Maureen On May 3, 2018 peacefully at her daughter's home, North Shore, surrounded by her family. In her 90th year. Loved wife of the late Jim, loved mother and mother in law of Robyn and Phili
Rory O'Dea
3 Oct 1978 – 5 May 2018, aged 39
"O'DEA Rory Thomas Passed away suddenly at his home on May 5th 2018 aged 39. Dearly loved son of Bridget and the late Brendan. Beloved brother of Triona, brother-in-law of Adrian and adoring uncl
Gladys Soutar
8 May 1923 – 25 Dec 2017, aged 94
"Peacefully at Northbridge, on 25th December, 2017; in her 95th year. Dearly loved wife of the late Reg, much loved mother and mother-in-law of Dianne and Russell, Gaye and Wayne, Martin, and the late
John Lillis
19 Jun 1940 – 31 Oct 2018, aged 78
"Passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Wednesday 31 October 2018. Much loved husband of Raewin. Great Dad to Brett, Craig and Liane; Trent and Daniella. Wonderful Grandpa to Tyler and Luiz.
Joy Fransham
23 Sept 1924 – 9 Apr 2022, aged 97
"I Feel The Winds of God Today I feel the winds of God today; today my sail I lift, though heavy oft with drenching spray and torn with many a rift; if hope would light the water’s crest,and Chri
Ross McCarron
19 May 1948 – 14 Jan 2018, aged 69
"Peacefully at CHT Onewa Home and Hospital, North Shore, on Sunday 14th January, 2018, aged 69 years. Dearly loved and treasured husband of Katie, loved father and father-in-law of Kristin and Graham.
Barbara Boocock
14 Jul 1926 – 3 Jun 2018, aged 91
"Boocock Barbara On June 3, 2018 (late of Glenfield) Aged 91 years. Loved Nan of Laura, Adam, Stephanie, Paul and Ayesha, loved Great Nan of Jackson and Finn and loved long time friend of Barbara.
Ian Martin
16 Jul 1931 – 10 Jul 2018, aged 86
"Martin Ian Passed away peacefully on 10 July 2018 at Evelyn Page Retirement Home in his 87th year. Much loved husband of Clementine. Loving father of Alan and Kathleen, father-in-law of Treena. Cher
Stephen Sullivan
28 Nov 1962 – 31 May 2019, aged 56
"Stephen Mark Sullivan Died peacefully surrounded by his family after a short illness on Friday 31 May 2019. Adored husband of Toni. Wonderful Dad of Elyse and James, and Hadleigh. Loving Grandad
Colleen Langstone
1 Jan 1940 – 1 Dec 2018, aged 78
"Passed away on 1 December 2018, at North Shore Hospital, age 78 years. Loved wife of John, mother of Craig and Jillian (deceased), and mother-in-law to Kate. Grandmother to Grace and Ash, James and
Keith Hurman
18 Feb 1947 – 11 Jan 1969, aged 21
"RANK: Private 43349 ARM OF SERVICE: The Royal New Zealand Infantry Regiment New Zealand Army OPERATIONAL SERVICE: Vietnam War MEDALS AWARDED: Vietnam Medal Vietnamese Campaign
Bruce Bray
26 Oct 1961 – 15 Sept 2018, aged 56
"Bray, Bruce George Edwyn 26 Oct 1961 - 15 Sept 2018 Dearly loved by his family and friends. A man with a heart of gold. A service will be held at the Birkenhead Baptist Church, 25 Birkdale Rd,
Elaine Smales
30 Jun 1945 – 16 May 2018, aged 72
"SMALES, Elaine Mary. Passed away on Wednesday 16th May 2018, aged 72. Dearly loved wife to Peter and mother to Hudson and Emma. Loved sister of Bette and Brian. Mother in law to Allysa and cherished
Marion Sarjeant
20 Nov 1937 – 13 May 2018, aged 80
"Passed away peacefully on Sunday 13 May 2018 at Pinehaven Cottage with her family by her side, aged 80 years. Dearly loved mother of Robyn, Bronwyn, Judy, Melissa, and late Jennie. Much loved sister
Gaynor McEnaney
22 Jan 1962 – 13 Oct 2018, aged 56
"McEnaney Gaynor Joy Our beautiful Mummy, gorgeous Mum, best friend and Nana G, passed away peacefully October 13 2018, surrounded by her loving family. Forever in our hearts, we love you to the moo
Clementine Martin
3 Jul 1933 – 1 Apr 2020, aged 86
"MARTIN Clementine Passed away peacefully on 1 April 2020 at Evelyn Page Retirement Village in her 87th year. Much loved wife of the late Ian. Loving mother of Alan and Kathleen, mother-in-law of Tre
Charles Storie
3 Jul 1926 – 30 Sept 2018, aged 92
"Storie, Charles Aynslie (Charlie/Chad/Chas) On 30 September 2018 at Northaven Hospital, aged 92 years. Loved husband of the late Sheneagh, dearly loved father and father in law of David, Annie and S
Athalie Knock
19 Mar 1928 – 26 Sept 2018, aged 90
"On 26 September 2018, age 90, surrounded by her girls. Loving wife of the late Ron, adored mother of Sharon and Cheryl, mother-in-law of the late Alan. Treasured nana of Kirsten, Hayley and Kylie a
Gary Robinson
20 Oct 1964 – 28 Sept 2018, aged 53
"Gary Robinson Passed away suddenly on Friday 28 September 2018. Loved husband to Tracy. Much loved Dad to Samyson and Siobhan. Son of Pat and Kevin, and brother of Paul and Stephen. "You will f
Michael Russell
23 Oct 1961 – 14 Feb 2019, aged 57
Rest in Peace
Pauline Wales
12 Feb 1942 – 24 Sept 2018, aged 76
"Pauline Wales Passed away surrounded by her loved ones. Loved Mum of Barry and Sharon and mother-in-law of Nikki. Devoted grandmother to Darcy and Ashley. A loyal friend to many. Pauline showed m
Charles Earwaker
7 Mar 1925 – 13 Feb 2019, aged 93
"Charlie Earwaker Passed away peacefully at Rosedale Village on Wednesday 13 February 2019, aged 93 years. Dearly loved husband of Dalice and father of Louise, Murray, Colleen, Steven and Lynnet
Ronald Keam
2 Feb 1932 – 6 Feb 2019, aged 87
"Keam Ronald Frank (Ron) On 6 February 2019, unexpectedly at home. Will be sadly missed by daughter Glenda, son Nigel, grandson Francis, Son-in-law Jim, daughter-in-law Erin, grand daughter-in-law Er
Marinus Daane
8 Apr 1928 – 25 Sept 2018, aged 90
"It is with great sadness that we say farewell to our father, opa and friend, who passed away after a short illness on 25th September 2018. We will greatly miss his infectious sense of humour, story t
Joan Robertson
25 Oct 1929 – 14 Aug 2018, aged 88
"Robertson Joan Passed away peacefully on 14 August 2018, aged 88. Dearly loved wife of the late Bruce. Much loved mother and mother-in-law of Judith and Phil, Lesley and John, Paul and Joanne. Grann
John Mackay
5 May 1937 – 1 Jul 2019, aged 82
"Dearly loved husband of Gwen (nee Lawrence) Loved father and father-in-law to Fiona and Cameron, Neil and Fiona. Papa to Amy, Phoebe, Ben and Will. A special thanks to all the amazing staff at
Cynthia Tischendorf
29 Aug 1927 – 4 Sept 2017, aged 90
"TISCHENDORF Cynthia A service for Cynthia will be held at the New Apostolic Church, 71 Willerton Avenue, New Lynn on Monday 11 September at 11AM followed by private cremation. "
Wana Hale
25 May 1978 – 25 Sept 2017, aged 39
"Passed away peacefully at North Shore Hospice on Monday 25 September 2017. Dearly loved wife of Ben, mother of Kayden and Xavier. With love from her sisters Ari and Nina, and from all her nieces and
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