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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
RYAN, June Mary (nee Walker)
10 Jul 1934 – 17 Jun 2020, aged 85
Peacefully on Wednesday 17 June 2020 surrounded by her loving family in Rotorua. Beloved wife of Pat. Much loved mother and mother-in-law of Sue Bewley, Jenny Ryan, Brendan and Karen Ryan. Ch
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
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
Lenard Charles Harris
23 Aug 1938 – 18 Aug 2021, aged 82
Len At Rotorua hospital, after a short illness in his 83rd year. Dearly loved husband of Jenny and the late Shirley. Loved father and father-in-law of Joanne (dec.), Michael, Nicola and Da
Barbara Jean Campbell
23 Dec 1939 – 8 Jul 2021, aged 81
Passed away peacefully on the 8th July 2021. Aged 81 years. Loved wife of the late Roger. Caring mum and mum in law to Gillian and Darren Ussher (Invercargill), Kaye and Mark Cockburn (Gisborn
Ian Frank Willis
4 Nov 1948 – 7 May 2021, aged 72
Passed away peacefully in Rotorua on 7th May 2021. Loved son of the late Lovina and Frank. Brother and brother in law of Brian and Miriam. Dearly loved father and father in law of Mark, Joa
James Campbell Park (Jim)
26 Jun 1946 – 25 Jan 2021, aged 74
Passed away peacefully in Rotorua on 25 January 2021. Much loved husband of Robyn, father of Chris and Granddad of Jacob. Brother and brother in law to Maria, Nick and Clare, Robert and Jill, K
Ynys Joy Fraser
3 Aug 1917 – 11 Mar 2021, aged 103
FRASER Ynys Joy (nee Wallis) QSM Peacefully at home with family in her 104th year. Loved mother of Christine, Iain, Charlotte and David. Mother in law to Nick, Cathy, Euan (deceased) and Ma
SISSONS – S Sylvia
29 Oct 1940 – 6 Dec 2020, aged 80
Peacefully slipped away at Rotorua Hospital on 6 December 2020, aged 80 years. Much loved wife of the late John (Gus), dearly loved mum and mum-in-law of Elaine and Billy Trembath, Carole Evans, and G
David Clarke
4 May 1936 – 9 Jan 2021, aged 84
On January 9, 2021, aged 84 years, in Whakatane Hospital. Husband of the late Freda. Loved father and father in law of Gary and Laurel, Murray and Karen, Janine, Wayne and Tania, and Pop to his gra
Angela Mary Cameron (née Downey)
14 May 1939 – 2 Apr 2021, aged 81
In loving memory of Angela Mary Cameron. Dearly loved wife of the late Charlie. Much loved mother of Anna, Ruth, Fiona, Josephine, Kirsty, Hilary, and the late Andrew. Dearly loved grandmother of Bryo
Roslyn Valerie Potter
2 Aug 1951 – 18 Oct 2020, aged 69
Roslyn passed away at home early Sunday morning. A private family committal service honouring Roslyn's life has taken place. Thoughts and prayers were shared by all, including her family in Austra
Leonardus Franciscus Boeijen
12 Apr 1927 – 1 Nov 2020, aged 93
Peacefully passed away on Sunday 1 November 2020, aged 93 Years. Beloved husband of Ina for 65 years. Precious Dad of Loes and Henk, Jenny and Brian, Liesbet and Phil, Nick and Raewyn, the late Ang
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
Ian Alsop
28 Nov 1940 – 21 Jun 2020, aged 79
28 November 1940 – 20 June 2020 Treasured husband of the late Nancy. Loved Dad of David and Peter, and Grandad of Hugo, Sylvie, Max, Isabella, Zeb and Lexi. Remembered by many for his full life
Cedric Laurence Tanga
26 Jul 1950 – 27 Jul 2020, aged 70
Passed away in Rotorua, aged 70 years on Monday 27th July 2020. Loved father to Laurence, Sharlene, Jodi and Demelza. Cherished Grandad to all his grandchildren.
Jacobus van der Waals
21 Jun 1929 – 15 Dec 2020, aged 91
Passed away peacefully at home on 15 December 2020. Dearly loved husband of the late Hedi. Cherished father and father in law of Eric and Glo, Jackie and the late Brian Westcott, and the late
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
John Curle Reid
19 Nov 1933 – 31 Jul 2021, aged 87
RNZN Service No.14063 Late of Auckland and Taupo, died in Rotorua Hospital, on Saturday 31st July 2021, aged 87. Cherished and devoted husband of Mary, father of Vicki and Jaqueline (Australia
Rosemary Melba Price (nee Beere)
18 Oct 1924 – 18 Jul 2021, aged 96
Passed away peacefully after a short illness on 18th July 2021 at BUPA Redwood Village, Rotorua in her 97th year. Wife of the late Leonard (Len) Price, much loved mum and mother-in- law to Lorraine an
Linda Muriel Bennett
28 Sept 1951 – 2 Feb 2021, aged 69
28 September 1951 - 2 February 2021 Passed away peacefully in her home surrounded by her loving Whānau. A loving caring wife, mother, nanny, aunty, cousin and cherished friend.The Whānau warmly inv
Gary Robert Lory
24 Mar 1954 – 7 Oct 2020, aged 66
Passed away after a short battle with cancer in Rotorua on October 7, 2020. Beloved husband of Sharon. Adored father of Natasha, Lisa and Amanda. Cherished grandfather to Kayden, Paris, Bre
Richard Humphrey de Lautour
29 Sept 1965 – 3 Aug 2020, aged 54
"There are no goodbyes for us. Wherever you are, you will always be in my heart". ~ Ghandi
Bessie Elizabeth Hingaia Chicoine
18 Dec 1940 – 2 Aug 2021, aged 80
Beloved wife of the late Leo Chicoine. Much loved mother of Willy, the late Mike, Liza, Urban, Jason and Justine. Treasured grandmother and great grandmother to all her mokopuna. Nehu (ser
Beverley Mary Woods
25 Jul 1939 – 5 Jul 2021, aged 81
Nee White Passed away peacefully at Maygrove Hospital, Orewa on 5 July 2021 in her 82nd year. Loved wife of Eric. Loved mother of Russell and Susan. Loved and devoted granny to Sean and
GEARY, Christopher Revell (Chris)
11 Oct 1946 – 22 Jul 2021, aged 74
On Thursday 22 July, 2021 Chris passed away peacefully at his home. Devoted son, cherised brother and loved uncle of his many nieces and nephews. A funeral service for Chris will be held at The Rotoru
Michael Carl Arnet
21 Mar 1947 – 21 Aug 2020, aged 73
Passed peacefully on 21 August aged 73. Dearly loved husband of Janet, father and father in law to Samuel and Sheree, Matthew and Becky.
Grant Lancaster
4 Sept 1950 – 31 Jul 2021, aged 70
Passed away in Rotorua Hospital at 10:45am on Saturday 31 July. Son of the late Pat and Harry. Brother of the late Gail. Father to Shanna, Hamish and Courtney. Grandfather to Elsie, Che
Sharyn Lee Cottle (nee Blackbourn)
16 Nov 1968 – 16 Apr 2020, aged 51
Loving wife of Roy Cottle. Much loved mother of Bailey and Jared. Cherished daughter of Bill and Josephine. Adored sister of Tania and Russell. Loved daughter-in-law of John (dec.) and Jean, sister-in
Rosemary Anne McMillin
29 Jul 1936 – 25 Nov 2020, aged 84
Passed away peacefully in Hamilton on the 25th November 2020, aged 84 years. Loved mother and mother in law of Sandra and Barry, Carol (dec) and Roger, and Robert and Annette. Cherished grandm
Anne Shirley Thrush
26 May 1952 – 13 Apr 2021, aged 68
On Tuesday 13 April, 2021 at Cantabria Rest Home, Rotorua aged 68 years. Loved Mother and Mother-in-law of Belinda and Grant, Michael and Blanche, and the late Ryan. Will be dearly missed by her 7 gra
Allan John Birtwistle
16 Aug 1937 – 4 Apr 2021, aged 83
Allan died aged 83 years in Rotorua Hospital after suffering an accident. He passed away surrounded by his loving family and friends. Loved husband of Winsome Birtwistle, father of Mark, Bruce and Sah
HAY, Ngaire
15 Jul 1946 – 5 Feb 2021, aged 74
Peacefully on Friday 5 February, 2021 at Rotorua Hospital surrounded by her family. Loved wife of Allan for 56 years. Cherished mother and mother-in-law of Jason and Mel, and Tracey and Stephen.
TERRY, Ged
17 Dec 1975 – 6 Dec 2020, aged 44
TERRY, Ged Passed away on Sunday 6 December 2020 at his home in Rotorua. Loved husband of Tarrin. Loving dad to George, and Henry. Son of Dave and Lynne Terry. A service to celebrate t
Mabel Emily CAULFIELD
31 Oct 1934 – 11 Apr 2021, aged 86
Peacefully at Cantabria Rest Home, Rotorua on Sunday 11 April, 2021. Loved wife of the late Gordon. Loved mother and mother-in-law of Gordon and the late Vicki, Cynthia, John and Sue, and Sandra. T
Elaine Mary Willacy
10 Jul 1949 – 30 Oct 2020, aged 71
Passed away at home on 30 October 2020. Beloved wife of the late Evan. Loved mother of Graeme, Karen and Lisa. Cherished Nana of her seven grand children and Great Nana to be. Adored s
Frank William James
28 Aug 1963 – 10 Jun 2020, aged 56
JAMES, Frank Williams Passed away peacefully at home on Thursday 10th June 2020 surrounded by his family. Beloved husband of Judith and father of Daniel, Dorian, Callum and Kesia. A service to cele
David Minchin Rudd
8 Nov 1924 – 28 Aug 2020, aged 95
David passed away on August 28 at The Gardens, aged 95. Loved father of Michael and Richard, brother of Beverly, Joy and Audrey, grandfather of Christopher and Elizabeth, and great grandfather of
Arthur James Leonard Tobin (Len)
31 Mar 1933 – 12 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 (deceased) and
Betty Adrien Hindmarsh (nee Harré)
20 Sept 1927 – 19 Sept 2020, aged 92
Unexpectedly and peacefully on September 19, 2020 in Rotorua Hospital on the eve of her 93rd birthday. Much loved wife of the late Ken. Cherished mother of Jennifer, Wendy, Anne-Marie and Snow (Henry)
Delme Woodham John Porter
12 Jul 1971 – 4 Oct 2020, aged 49
Peacefully, surrounded by whanau at Whakarewarewa on October 4, 2020. Precious husband of Sharon, and father of Nevaeh, Deleiyn (Meretitia) and Ricco. Beloved son of the late Thomas and Ani Porter.
Jennifer May Jacobs
10 May 1938 – 21 Sept 2020, aged 82
Peacefully in Cantabria Rest Home, Rotorua on September 21, 2020. Loved wife of the late Richard, mother of Connell, Hazel, Marion and Graeme, mother in law of Leanne, Graham, Reeyce and Barbara (part
Girlie Waitangi Bidois (nee) Haamu Te Kakara
2 Jul 1930 – 11 Jun 2020, aged 89
Passed away peacefully at home on Thursday 11th June 2020. Dearly beloved wife of James Louis Bidois (dec), much loved mother of Lorraine, Pauline, Hekenui, Evelyn, Richard, Jimmy, Eliza, Joseph, and
Tui Hingston (nee Tapsell)
31 Mar 1932 – 26 Jul 2020, aged 88
Passed away at home surrounded by family on July 26, 2020. Loved wife of the late John Barry Hingston. Cherished mother of Charles, Peter and Yoko, and animals. Much loved grandmother to John, Ben and
Agata Wiederkehr
14 Apr 1938 – 30 May 2020, aged 82
Passed away at home aged 82. Mother of Daniel Wiederkehr. A Memorial service to celebrate Agata’s life will be held at 10:00am on Friday 5th June, at Osbornes Funeral Directors Chapel, 197 Old Taupo R
Vimla Bala
5 Jun 1940 – 8 Jun 2020, aged 80
(Mamaku) Passed away peacefully at her son Ashoks home in Rotorua on the 8th of June 2020. Much loved wife of the late Magan Bala. Devoted mother of Dennish, Roshni, Ashok, Manjula, Kusum
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
Dennis Albert Hurst
19 Jul 1924 – 9 Sept 2020, aged 96
19/07/1924-09/09/2020 (aged 96 years) Passed away peacefully. Gone to be with his beloved wife Pat, and cherished daughter Rosalie Hallam. May they all rest in peace together. Father in law to Ru
Brett Bosley
9 Nov 1958 – 16 Nov 2020, aged 62
9-11-1958 to 16-11-2020 Passed away at home with the love of his life, Carolyn and his two favourite children Wade and Elise at his side. A celebration to honour Brett’s life will be held at 2 S
Ron Scanlan
24 Jun 1933 – 17 Nov 2020, aged 87
Sadly passed away at home on 17 November 2020. Beloved husband of Lynn for 62 years. Cherished father and father in law of Cheryl Goodson, Deb Lepper and Pete Leger. Adored Granddad to Pau
Beverley Mary Woods (nee White)
25 Jul 1939 – 5 Jul 2021, aged 81
Passed away peacefully at Maygrove Hospital, Orewa on 5 July 2021 in her 82nd year. Loved wife of Eric. Loved mother of Russell and Susan. Loved and devoted granny to Sean and Jason. A
Jean Clare Canning
22 Apr 1932 – 8 Sept 2020, aged 88
Died peacefully, surrounded by family, at her home in Rotorua on 8 September 2020 aged 88. Loved wife of the late James, mother and mother in law of Michael and Sandra, John and Lauren, Mark and the l
MITCHELL, Kenneth (Ken)
16 Oct 1935 – 2 Oct 2020, aged 84
Ken passed away peacefully on Friday, 2 October 2020 in Rotorua. Much loved husband of the late Dot and adored Dad of Jackie and Gary. Devoted Grandad to David and Justine Gainsford, and their p
Barbara Ellen Smaller
28 Aug 1936 – 5 Aug 2020, aged 83
Passed away peacefully in Rotorua on August 5th 2020. Loving wife of Jim for 61 years. Cherished mother and mother in law of Daryll, and Allan and Kay. Much loved grand mother of Jeremy, A
Pauline Winmill
3 Oct 1958 – 19 Dec 2020, aged 62
Slipped away peacefully after a brief illness on Saturday 19 December 2020. Daughter of the late Pam and Joe, and step daughter of Peter. Dearly loved special sister and sister in law of Kathy and And
Alan Timothy Rigney - Gonzo
5 May 1965 – 2 Oct 2021, aged 56
Passed away on 2 October 2021 at Rotorua Hospital. Loving husband of Christine. Beloved father of Melanie and Shaun, and Alan Jnr and Stevie. Loved Poppa of Blayne, Kullen and Zavia. L
Rex Daniel Richards
3 May 1946 – 15 Dec 2020, aged 74
Loving husband of Annie for 41 Years. Passed away suddenly at home on the 15 December 2020 with Annie by his side. You don't cross my mind, you live in it........
Richard Victor Thame
20 Apr 1946 – 22 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
ELERS, Mark Senior
18 Feb 1943 – 29 May 2020, aged 77
Unexpectedly on Friday 29 May, 2020. Loved husband and best mate of Margaret. Much loved father of Don and Jaci, Mark and Tracy, Lania and Mark Holt, and Rachel Koopu. Cherished grandfather o
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