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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
Aylett: Terry Ralph
1 Jul 1950 – 19 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
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
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
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
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
BLOOMFIELD, Raymond (Ray) Alexander (Reverend, Q.S.M. J.P.)
1 May 1951 – 6 Apr 2021, aged 69
Passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family on Tuesday 6th April 2021, following a brave journey with Cancer. Dearly loved Husband of Pat, Brother of David (deceased) and Melanie. Fathe
Barry Oliver Bonnington
15 Nov 1928 – 1 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
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
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
Tamihana Turupa Winiata
31 May 1942 – 14 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
Barbara Yvonne Hedgman
31 Mar 1944 – 20 Jun 2021, aged 77
Passed away on Sunday, 20th June 2021, peacefully in her sleep at Cantabria Resthome, Rotorua. Dearly loved wife and soul mate of the late Ray Hedgman. Very loved and adored mother, mother-in-law,
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,
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,
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,
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
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,
George Henry Balm
10 Jul 1936 – 14 Jul 2021, aged 85
Passed away peacefully at Glenbrae Home and Hospital on Wednesday, the 14th of July 2021 aged 85.Heartfelt thanks to all of those who have cared for, and supported George in his later years.A Service
Thomas Edwin Cook
19 Jan 1942 – 30 Sept 2021, aged 79
Passed away peacefully at home on 30 September 2021, after a long and brave battle. Dearly loved husband of Avis for 55 years. Loved father and father in law of Donald, Andrew and Rebecca.
MORRIS, Barry Raymond
17 Mar 1936 – 31 Aug 2021, aged 85
17.3.1936 - 31.8.2021 Beloved father of Wayne, Ray, Paul, Jane, Louella, Julie, Craig and their partners. Beloved to all his grandchildren and great grandchildren. Due to covid restrictions B
Edwin Butler Harpur
16 Jun 1935 – 2 Aug 2021, aged 86
Loved husband of Julaine (Julie) Harpur. Loved father and father in law of, Wayne, Carol, Garry and Mary, Debbie, Daryl, Ian, Cherie and Lee, Tania and Ngaro, Dean and Tisha. Grandad to 20, grea
Dorothy Louise Stewart
24 Feb 1925 – 29 Aug 2021, aged 96
Passed away 29th August 2021 in Rotorua, aged 96 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Des, mother and mother in law of Don and Clare, Andrew and Trish, Anna and Bruce, and Jenny. Nana of 11 surv
Judith Rosemary Armstrong (Judy)
22 May 1938 – 14 Jul 2021, aged 83
Peacefully in Rotorua Hospital on the 14th of July 2021. Aged 83 Years. Beloved wife of the late Graham. Loved mum of Maree and Sheryl, and sister of David, Jill, Adrienne and the late Mike. The Serv
Ian Baker Hay
23 Apr 1948 – 16 Jul 2021, aged 73
HAY, Ian Baker. Suddenly at his home in Reporoa on July 16, 2021. Loved brother of Richard and Gary (both deceased) and Penny, brother in law of Lorraine, uncle of Allan and Candice, and Phillip
Kathleen Agnes McHugh (Kath)
19 Jan 1928 – 17 Jul 2021, aged 93
Loved Mum, Nan and KathPeacefully on the 17th of July 2021. Aged 93 Years.Beloved wife of the late Paddy.Loved by John, Rowena, the late Trish, Mark and David McHugh and family, Denis, Ali, Adam, Ki
Ngaire Elizabeth Pryce
28 Jun 1936 – 11 Jul 2021, aged 85
Passed away in Rotorua on 11 July 2021, aged 85. Dearly beloved wife of the late Max. Loved mother of Sandra and the late Budd, Roger, Maxine and Kim, and Hilary and Mike. Loved Granny and N
Amrutlal Maganlal Patel
3 Sept 1939 – 13 Jul 2021, aged 81
Passed away peacefully on Tuesday 13th July, 2021 at Waikato Hospital. Dearly loved husband of Laxmiben; loved Dad of Kishor (Atul), Rekha, Minaxi and Amita; loved father in law to Darshana, Sanjay, N
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
COOKE, Donald Lewis (Cookie)
29 Mar 1931 – 9 Jun 2021, aged 90
Peacefully on 9 June, 2021 with family by his side at Rotorua Hospital, aged 90 years. Beloved husband and soul mate of Maggie for 66 years. Cherished father and father-in-law of Patsy and Geoff
Dean Kenneth Gerald Gold
21 Jan 1966 – 18 Jun 2021, aged 55
Passed away suddenly at home in Rotorua. Much loved father of Elyse Duncan Gold. Cherished son of Sonia, and the late Geoff. Step-son of Colin Bunn. Brother of the late Terry, the late Geoff,
Elvie Eileen Caroline Burgess
14 May 1927 – 12 Apr 2021, aged 93
14 May 1927 - 12 April 2021 Passed away peacefully in her 93rd year at Bob Owens Retirement Village, Tauranga. Much loved aunt of Mark, Susan, Helen, Mary, Teresa, Karen, Diane, Debbie, and thei
Denis William Cooney
5 May 1939 – 22 May 2021, aged 82
05.05.1939 - 22.05.2021 Dearly loved husband of Val. Father of Gayle, Greg, Nic, and Amanda. Grandfather to his 8 grandchildren. ‘Finally at rest’ A memorial service to celebrate Denis
Jessie Frances Curry
5 Feb 1935 – 1 Jun 2021, aged 86
Peacefully at home on June 1, 2021. Loved wife of the late Brian. Mum of Denise, Sharon, Philip and Raewyn. The service will be held in Osbornes Funeral Directors Chapel, 197 Old Taupo Rd on Friday Ju
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
Gary Francis Spence
1 Aug 1940 – 15 Mar 2021, aged 80
Dearly loved husband of Brenda (nee Dalbeth) for 50 years. Loved and admired father, father-in-law and poppa of Jane, Grant and Spencer Fitzpatrick and Kate, Jason, Alice and Samuel Webber. A li
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
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
Stephen Albert Harvey (Steve)
23 Apr 1959 – 24 Jan 2021, aged 61
Passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by family, on Sunday 24 January. Very much loved husband of Deb. Devoted Dad of Melody, Christa, Daniel and April. Beloved Poppy to his seven grandchildr
Anthony Donald Barnes
27 Apr 1972 – 2 Jan 2021, aged 48
27.4.1972 -2.1.2021 Passed away suddenly at home in Rotorua, aged 48 years. Much loved soul mate of Cynthia and cherished son, brother, father, koro, and friend to many. Anthony is lying at Apum
Anne Grace Gephart
25 Aug 1931 – 18 Jan 2021, aged 89
1931-2021 Sadly passed away at Cantabria Home, Rotorua, on Monday 18 January, 2021. Loved wife of the late George. Will be missed by her sons and daughter-in-laws Greg and Rozel, Stephen and
Christel Gudren McNeely
7 Oct 1943 – 15 Mar 2021, aged 77
MCNEELY, Christel Gudrun At her home in Rotorua. Loved Mother of Andrew and Lars.A funeral to celebrate the life of Christel will be held at the Rotorua Crematorium Chapel, Sala Street, Rotorua,
Frederick Lyell Collins
29 Aug 1941 – 1 Feb 2021, aged 79
29/08/1941 - 01/02/2021 Passed away peacefully at Cantabria Rest Home aged 79. Dearly loved husband of Julie, father to Leigh and Chris. Loved Poppa to all our grandchildren. In lieu of flo
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
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
Peter Henry Hughson
18 Mar 1948 – 10 Oct 2020, aged 72
On October 10, 2020 in Tauranga Hospital, after a short illness, surrounded by family and supported by friends. Much loved husband of June. Loved Dad of Kyla and Hayden, Brent and Jess, Wayne and
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
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
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
Ronald Francis O'Connell
9 Feb 1931 – 5 Aug 2020, aged 89
Passed away peacefully on 5th August 2020. Much loved husband of the late Barbara. Loving father and father-in-law of Catherine and Brent, Louise and Chris, Jenny and Rodney, and Helena and Jason. Che
Lorraine Sloane
3 Feb 1932 – 6 Jul 2020, aged 88
Passed away, age 88, at Cantabria Resthome, Rotorua on 6 July, 2020. Much loved wife of the late Roy Sloane, loving mother and mother-in-law to Maria and Alan, Michelle and Angus, Lisa and Chris. Love
Ngaia Adi Monahan
6 Jul 1963 – 29 Aug 2020, aged 57
Passed away at Waikato Hospital on August 29, 2020. Loved mother of Anthony, Christopher, Andrew and Rachel. Partner of Kevin Davidson. The funeral for Ngaia will be held at 11am, Thursday
HODGSON, John Graham
14 Jan 1939 – 4 Aug 2020, aged 81
14.1.1939 - 4.8.2020 Dearly loved husband and best friend of Jan. Adored father of Stephen and Melissa. loved father-in-law of Jenni. Very special grandad of Holly. Forever in our hearts
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
Noeline Laura Lowrie
6 Jan 1935 – 14 Jun 2020, aged 85
Passed away peacefully at home with Les, aged 85 years. Wife and dearly loved soulmate of Les for 64 years. Adored mother and mother-in-law of Dean, Daryl and Dianne, Clinton and Sandy. Beloved Gran o
GILBERT, Mary Ellen
2 Aug 1943 – 27 May 2020, aged 76
Passed away peacefully Wednesday, 27 May 2020 in Rotorua. Loved wife of Keith. Cherished mother of Jane-Marie, Craig, Catherine, and Nick Thomsen. Loved Nana by all her Grandchildren.
Harry Selwyn Carlsen (Peter)
4 Jan 1924 – 24 Jun 2020, aged 96
Peacefully at home, surrounded by family, on June 24, 2020. Aged 96 Years. Husband and life partner of the late Bobbie. Dad of Anne, Stephen, Sue, Chris and Kurt, grandfather of 16 and great grandfath
Mary Josephine Leckey
21 Dec 1924 – 24 Jun 2020, aged 95
Passed away peacefully in Rotorua on June 24th, in her 96th year. Loved wife of the late John. Loving mother of Joan and Ron Irwin, Gordon and Barbara, and Robert and Averil. Loved Grandma to all of h
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
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