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Notice for Rev. James Robert Payne

Rev. James Robert Payne

5 Nov 193817 Oct 2021, aged 82

PAYNE, Rev. James Robert (Jim) Passed away at Cantabria Resthome, Rotorua on Sunday October 17, 2021. Dearly loved and treasured husband for 59 years of Beverly Jean. Loved father of Paul, Tim and Jo

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Notice for Beverley Anne Hetherington

Beverley Anne Hetherington

5 Oct 193718 Oct 2021, aged 84

HETHERINGTON, Beverley Anne Passed peacefully at Glenbrae Estate, Rotorua on Monday 18 October, 2021 after a long illness, with her family by her side. Beloved wife of the late Bob. Cherished mother a

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Notice for Patricia Valentine Timms

Patricia Valentine Timms

18 Sept 193814 Sept 2021, aged 82

TIMMS nee Carlisle Patricia Valentine (Pat) 18.09.1947 - 14.09.2021 Passed away at home unexpectedly Daughter of the late Ivan and Marjorie Carlisle. Adored mother of Jason and much loved Nana to Ada

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Samuel David (Sam) Mayes

Sam Mayes. Passed away suddenly at Wellsford, aged 69 years. Loved son of the late Ernest and Millie Mayes. Loved brother and brother-in-law of Victor and Hisako (Japan); and Richard and Regina (Auckl

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Notice for Donna Patricia Lilley

Donna Patricia Lilley

28 Jun 195916 Oct 2021, aged 62

LILLEY, Donna Patricia Passed away peacefully at home, with family aged 62 years. Dearly beloved wife and soulmate of John, (42 years). Devoted and loving Mum and Mother-in-law to Nadine & Mike McPhed

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Notice for Joyce (Joy) McDougall nee Wilmer

Joyce (Joy) McDougall nee Wilmer

16 Feb 192717 Oct 2021, aged 94

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Notice for James (Jim) Kempthorne

James (Jim) Kempthorne

7 Jun 193614 Oct 2021, aged 85

With Love, We Remember James (Jim) William Kempthorne

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Notice for Paul Paora Tapara

Paul Paora Tapara

16 Feb 193612 Oct 2021, aged 85

***Video of the service will be available here in a few hours*** "Moe mai ra e te rangatira Hoki atu koe, ki te waiora a Tane Ki te pu o te toitangata Ki te pu motomoto o Ranginui Kua riro katoa koe

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Notice for Meremaihi Marion (Bimbo) Williams

Meremaihi Marion (Bimbo) Williams

21 Dec 195313 Oct 2021, aged 67

Mrs Williams will lay in state at Toroa Marae, Whakatane, for then she will travel to Motiti Island to lay at Hihitaua Marae from Saturday the 16th of October, Bimbo's service will be held on Monday t

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Ivy Paekitawhiti Merito

27 Dec 194015 Oct 2021, aged 80

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Iraia Turori Salmon

2 Jan 19809 Oct 2021, aged 41

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Notice for Clement John Anderson

Clement John Anderson

6 Dec 193911 Sept 2021, aged 81

ANDERSON, Clement John (Andy) - 929484 - Passed away peacefully on Saturday the 11th of September 2021 in his 82nd year. Loved Husband of Raewyn and Dad to Darryl and Damian. A Service for Andy will

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Notice for Durrick Frayne Walker

Durrick Frayne Walker

5 Jul 19757 Oct 2021, aged 46

Fantastic fellow passed peacefully on Thursday 7 October. Beloved son of Murray and Ayleen Walker, Brother to Derrell, Patricia (late) and Suzanne, brother-in-law to Andrew & Mick. Loved uncle of Jes

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Notice for KayKay Reece Morrison

KayKay Reece Morrison

1 May 198020 Aug 2021, aged 41

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Joyce Ihimaera Smiler

15 Dec 19439 Sept 2021, aged 77

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Notice for Matekino Marsden Walters

Matekino Marsden Walters

26 Oct 19589 Sept 2021, aged 62

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Notice for Mary Letticia Lomax

Mary Letticia Lomax

24 May 19412 Sept 2021, aged 80

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Notice for Jane Claire Norridge

Jane Claire Norridge

12 Jul 195811 Oct 2021, aged 63

Jane sadly passed away in Hamilton on the 11th of October 2021 with her Daughters by her side. Due to COVID Restrictions, a private cremation has taken place and a memorial service will be held at a l

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Notice for Anne Jane Larkin

Anne Jane Larkin

23 Mar 194226 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

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Notice for Ian Douglas McNab (Nabba)

Ian Douglas McNab (Nabba)

22 May 194110 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

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Notice for Mary Josephine Gibson Collings

Mary Josephine Gibson Collings

19 Mar 19354 May 2021, aged 86

Passed away peacefully at Gardens Care Home Rotorua with her family around her aged 86 years on Tuesday 4 May, 2021.  Dearly loved wife of the late John Damien Keenan and the late Neil Leslie Colli

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Notice for Timothy Paul Karl

Timothy Paul Karl

6 Dec 19606 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,

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Aylett: Terry Ralph

1 Jul 195019 Jun 2020, aged 69

Passed away peacefully at Bupa Redwoods on 19 June 2020. Loving partner of the late Maureen Mansfield. Stepfather to Gary and Wendy, and Raewyn. Stepgrandfather to 7 grandchildren and 14 great gran

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Notice for OAKLEY-HUDSON, Jane Junior

OAKLEY-HUDSON, Jane Junior

10 Dec 20091 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

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Notice for Ruth Elizabeth Burrows

Ruth Elizabeth Burrows

8 Jun 19474 Nov 2020, aged 73

Passed away after a battle with cancer aged 73. loving wife of 54 years to Roy. Mother to Stephen (deceased), Simon and Chris. Sister to Beatrice, Dorcas (deceased), Hilda, Sydney, Monica and Francis.

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Notice for Jean Ina Rowe

Jean Ina Rowe

2 Sept 192925 May 2021, aged 91

Formerly Peters, nee Lambert Died at Glenbrae Rest Home and Hospital, Rotorua on 25 May 2021 aged 91 years. Loved wife of the late George Peters and the late Don Rowe. Loving mother of the la

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Notice for Gavin Goodwin

Gavin Goodwin

6 Mar 195916 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

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Notice for GARROOD, Gwen

GARROOD, Gwen

1 May 192222 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

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Notice for PHELAN, Kelvin (Brian)

PHELAN, Kelvin (Brian)

23 Sept 193120 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

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Notice for Ailsa Jewel Jones

Ailsa Jewel Jones

22 Apr 192420 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,

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Notice for Betty Ethel Foster

Betty Ethel Foster

30 Sept 193011 Mar 2021, aged 90

Passed away surrounded by her girls at home. "There is only one happiness in this life, to love and be loved"

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Notice for Barry Oliver Bonnington

Barry Oliver Bonnington

15 Nov 19281 Nov 2020, aged 91

Passed away peacefully on 1st November 2020. Dearly beloved husband of the late Mary Anne (Biddy). Loving father to William, Tirita and Len, Georgina (dec.), Cherry (dec.), John (dec.), Petrin

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Notice for Stuart Neil Leonard Macdougall

Stuart Neil Leonard Macdougall

30 Sept 19517 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

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Notice for Queenie Hurapo Stanley

Queenie Hurapo Stanley

28 Aug 193827 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,

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Notice for Brian Westcott

Brian Westcott

26 Mar 195625 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

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Notice for Dawn Violet Reesby

Dawn Violet Reesby

9 Dec 19307 Nov 2020, aged 89

Passed away peacefully after a long illness. Loved wife of the late Ernie (Ernest). Much loved and respected mother of David and Yvonne, Judith and John Mycroft, Diane and Rod Flight. Special gra

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Notice for Michael Joseph Conroy

Michael Joseph Conroy

16 May 193816 Dec 2020, aged 82

Passed away surrounded by whanāu on Wednesday 16 December 2020 aged 82. Michael will be resting at home until his funeral service at Makahae Marae on Saturday 19 December 2020. Followed by burial at M

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Notice for Catherina Maria Spykerbos

Catherina Maria Spykerbos

4 May 193621 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

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Notice for COPPARD, Edward Stephen (Ted)

COPPARD, Edward Stephen (Ted)

25 Oct 194824 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

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Notice for Evelyn Edna Hohneck

Evelyn Edna Hohneck

19 Jun 192918 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

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Notice for FOWLER, Walter Albert,

FOWLER, Walter Albert,

26 Apr 193013 Nov 2020, aged 90

On Friday, 13 November 2020 at Cantabria aged 90 years.  Dearly loved husband of Annette. Loved father and father in law of Ian and Heather, Ross and Debbie. Grandfather to Georgia. A serv

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Notice for KESSELS, Johanna (Annie) Gertruda Henrica.

KESSELS, Johanna (Annie) Gertruda Henrica.

20 May 194116 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. 

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TOBIN, Arthur James Leonard (Len)

31 Mar 193312 Nov 2020, aged 87

On Thursday, 12 November, 2020 in Rotorua aged 87 years. Dearly loved husband of Frances for 64 years. Loved father and father-in-law of Bill and Marian, Jenny and Graham, Bruce, Graeme (decease

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Notice for Janet Mary Crabtree

Janet Mary Crabtree

1 Feb 194113 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

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Notice for BRENNAN, Anita Mary Jean

BRENNAN, Anita Mary Jean

14 Apr 193010 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

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Notice for TEMM, Jonathan Paul Q.C.

TEMM, Jonathan Paul Q.C.

16 Jun 19623 Mar 2021, aged 58

16 June 1962 - 3 March 2021 Passed peacefully with his wife and 3 daughters at his side following a courageous fight.  Cherished and loved husband of Lynnelle, proud and dearly loved Dad of Dani

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Notice for Eric William Wallace

Eric William Wallace

6 Jul 193327 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

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Notice for James Simeon Heighway (Skip)

James Simeon Heighway (Skip)

21 Jun 193120 Mar 2021, aged 89

Passed away at home surrounded by his family at 89 years old. Loved husband of Gloria, loved father and father-in-law of Trevor and Pam (dec), Tina and Chris, Wendy and Perron, Fay and Jeff. Loved

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Notice for HUNTER, Alistair James

HUNTER, Alistair James

1 Jul 19439 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

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Notice for Tamihana Turupa Winiata

Tamihana Turupa Winiata

31 May 194214 Oct 2020, aged 78

Tom passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, October 14, 2020 surrounded by his family. In his 79th year. Much loved husband of the late Judy. Loving father and father-in-law of Wiremu and Len

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Notice for Hala Stephanie Bates

Hala Stephanie Bates

26 Jul 19647 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

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Notice for Trevor Clifford Welch

Trevor Clifford Welch

23 Aug 19437 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

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Notice for Isabel Robyn Berryman

Isabel Robyn Berryman

8 May 19254 Aug 2021, aged 96

On Wednesday, the 4th of August 2021 at Radius Althorp, Tauranga. Aged 96. Wife of the late Frank. Much loved by family and friends. A Service for Isobel will be held at Osbornes Funeral D

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Notice for Garry James Cooper

Garry James Cooper

13 Feb 19534 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,

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Notice for Selwyn Leslie Francis

Selwyn Leslie Francis

5 Jan 19454 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,

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Notice for May Neldaleen Karl

May Neldaleen Karl

28 Jun 192425 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

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Notice for Bryan Allan Walker

Bryan Allan Walker

3 Dec 195215 May 2021, aged 68

Passed peacefully surrounded by family on Saturday 15th May 2021 Devoted and loyal husband to Mei.Treasured brother to Judith, Pauline, Lynette, Graham, Trevor and Gary.Adored Father to Moana, Rick

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Notice for Alexander Lawrence Smith

Alexander Lawrence Smith

19 Apr 193331 Jul 2021, aged 88

On 31st July at his home surrounded by his family, in his 89th year. Dearly beloved husband of June for 64 years. Loved father of Ross (Aus) and Darrell. Treasured “Pop” of Stacey, Becky,

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Notice for Richard Victor Thame

Richard Victor Thame

20 Apr 194622 Aug 2021, aged 75

Regtl No 39764, Warrant Officer Class 2, RNZIR, ex Vietnam, Victor 5, May 1970 – 1971 A soldier proud to have served his country.  Aged 75.  Passed away suddenly Sunday 22 August 2021 after a sh

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TAYLOR, (nee Gray) Bella Judith (Jingle Bells)

2 Aug 193823 Aug 2020, aged 82

Died surrounded by her family after a short illness. Battled fiercely at Cantabria Hospital Resthome in Rotorua on 23 August 2020 in her 82nd year. Dearly loved wife of the late Brian Sydney Taylor

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