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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
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
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
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,
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
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
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
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
Jean-Philippe Jacquet
15 Feb 1950 – 2 Feb 2020, aged 69
Passed away tragically on 2nd February 2020. Loving husband of Esther. Adored father and father-in-law of Jean-Christophe and Lucy, Marc-Antoine, and Marie-Hélène . The funeral for Jean-Philippe will
Jane Ann Wood
15 Sept 1967 – 1 Feb 2020, aged 52
Passed away peacefully at home on Saturday 1st February, surrounded by loved ones. Loved wife of the late Gary. Cherished daughter of Allen and the late Barbara Cartwright. Loved sister and sister-in-
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
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
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
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
Graeme Gordon McCarrison
Amrutlal Maganlal Patel
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.
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
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
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
Wayne Leslie Abbott
14 Dec 1964 – 29 Nov 2019, aged 54
After a brief illness, at home, surrounded by family on November 29, 2019. Dearly loved youngest son of Pam and Les. Loving father of Sharelle, Xavier and Antonio. Loved brother of Lynette and Dean, a
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
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
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
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
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,
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
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
Harold Stewart Edward
14 Sept 1950 – 27 Oct 2019, aged 69
Passed away in Waikato Hospital on Sunday 27th October.Dearly loved husband of Sue. Cherished father of Chris, Julia, Jeremy and their partners; Sophie, Armin and Molly. The funeral to celebrate Harry
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
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
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.
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,
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 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
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
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
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
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
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
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,
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Rosemary Frances Groot (nee Meier)
17 Oct 1940 – 19 Aug 2021, aged 80
Rosemary transitioned peacefully at home, surrounded by her family, in her 81st year, on Thursday 19 August 2021. Loved wife of Tony, much loved and cherished Mother and Mother-in-law of Lea Groot, Fi
Rae Gary Mitchell
13 Nov 1931 – 9 Sept 2021, aged 89
Peacefully at Taranaki Base Hospital on Thursday 9th September 2021 aged 89 years. Dearly loved husband of the late Maureen. Loved father and father-in-law of Gary and Margaret, Anne and Bruce Roberts
Janet "Annette" June Ryburn
14 Jun 1922 – 10 Oct 2021, aged 99
Winanda (Winnie) Maria Cornelia Adriana Foster
13 Jun 1953 – 3 Oct 2021, aged 68
FOSTER, Winanda Maria Cornelia Adriana (van Uden): After a courageous battle at home on Sunday, 3 October 2021 aged 68. Dearly loved wife of Robin. Cherished mother of Craig, Kris & Treacy. Stepmothe
Marjorie Vera Honeyfield
25 Feb 1925 – 8 Oct 2021, aged 96
HONEYFIELD Marjorie Vera (Nee Lupton): On Friday 8th October 2021 and in her 97th year. Marj passed away peacefully surrounded by family at Te Mahana Patea. Loved wife of the late Geoff. Mother and Mo
Bryan Anthony Richards
7 Jun 1933 – 9 Oct 2021, aged 88
RICHARDS, Bryan Anthony: On Saturday 9 October 2021 our beautiful Bryan slipped away into the waiting arms of his beloved Coral. Bryan was a treasured Dad to Matthew, Priscilla, Paul, and John; a love
Cynthia Bentley
20 Jun 1941 – 10 Oct 2021, aged 80
Cynthia passed away peacefully at Waikato Hospital on 10th October 2021 aged 80 years. Loved wife to Noel; Loving Mother to Jane and David. Cherished sister to Sue and Dianne. In accordance with Cynth
Debbie Colquhoun
8 May 1962 – 6 Oct 2021, aged 59
Debra Colquhoun Aged 59 years Passed peacefully with family at her side after a six-month battle. Living on in the hearts of all who knew her and resting in peace. A beloved mother to Elizabeth and S
Hilda Georgina Anania
26 Jan 1932 – 17 Sept 2021, aged 89
Patrick Pahewa Fairlie
21 Feb 1967 – 5 Oct 2021, aged 54
HE AITUA Kua hinga a PATRICK PAHEWA FAIRLIE 20.02.1967 - 05.10.2021 Cousin Patrick passed away suddenly at work in Tauranga. His tīpuna were there to receive him, and transition him to a place of no
Tama Ote-Haahi-Ratana Morehu
24 Nov 1948 – 2 Oct 2021, aged 72
Tama Morehu (Ian Bradly) It is with sadness that we announce the passing of our dear Poppa, Tama (Ian) Morehu, who passed peacefully surrounded by his family and friends on Saturday 2nd October 2021.
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