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

Donna Patricia Lilley

28 Jun 1959 – 16 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

Joyce (Joy) McDougall nee Wilmer

16 Feb 1927 – 17 Oct 2021, aged 94

James (Jim) Kempthorne

7 Jun 1936 – 14 Oct 2021, aged 85

With Love, We Remember James (Jim) William Kempthorne

Paul Paora Tapara

16 Feb 1936 – 12 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

Meremaihi Marion (Bimbo) Williams

21 Dec 1953 – 13 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

Ivy Paekitawhiti Merito

27 Dec 1940 – 15 Oct 2021, aged 80

Iraia Turori Salmon

2 Jan 1980 – 9 Oct 2021, aged 41

Clement John Anderson

6 Dec 1939 – 11 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

Durrick Frayne Walker

5 Jul 1975 – 7 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

KayKay Reece Morrison

1 May 1980 – 20 Aug 2021, aged 41

Joyce Ihimaera Smiler

15 Dec 1943 – 9 Sept 2021, aged 77

Matekino Marsden Walters

26 Oct 1958 – 9 Sept 2021, aged 62

Mary Letticia Lomax

24 May 1941 – 2 Sept 2021, aged 80

Jane Claire Norridge

12 Jul 1958 – 11 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

Gilbert John Plumridge

8 Mar 1933 – 24 Dec 2020, aged 87

1933 - 2020 Passed peacefully on Christmas Eve, surrounded by his family as he wished. Dearly loved husband of Janette (Jan) for 60 years. Loved father and father-in-law of Jean and John, Mi

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

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

Robert Newton McNab (Bob)

27 Jan 1938 – 18 Jul 2021, aged 83

Beloved husband of the late Correen. Loved father of Karleen and Nigel, Stephen and Kylee, Grandad of Lachie, Wyatt, Sterling, Brendon and Thomas, and brother of Katherine and Alan. A celebration o

HAY,Elsie Jean

30 Dec 1921 – 5 Jul 2021, aged 99

30th December 1914 - 5th July 2021 A Long Life At An End. Loving Wife of the late Cyril Gordon, Cherished Mother to Yvonne, Winston, Kevin (dec), Lindsay and Geoff. Will be missed by all h

CHERRINGTON, Yvonne Mary

30 Dec 1967 – 9 Jul 2020, aged 52

Peacefully on Thursday, 9 July 2020, at home with family.  Loved wife of the late Henare. Beloved mother of Michael, and Ashleigh. Cherished Grandmother of her three grandchildren. The Fun

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.

TOBIN, Arthur James Leonard (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 (decease

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

Kerry Abishai Paul MCMAHON

24 Apr 1992 – 19 Jul 2021, aged 29

With heavy hearts the McMahon and Macpherson families wish to let you know that our beautiful sweet boy, Kerry McMahon, passed away suddenly on Monday 19th July 2021 in Rotorua. Great grandson of Robe

Allister Laing

17 Aug 1933 – 12 Jul 2021, aged 87

Slipped quietly from us, surrounded by family on Monday 12 July 2021, in his 88th year. A memorial service to celebrate and remember Allister will be held at 2pm, Saturday 25 September, at Osborne

Eileen Mary Hay

25 Feb 1926 – 12 Sept 2021, aged 95

Nee Huxford. Passed away peacefully at Fergusson Home, Rotorua. Beloved wife of Paul for 71 years. Treasured mother and mother in law of Steve (deceased) and Jane, Pete, Karen and Craig, Jim

Una Maletina Reid

30 Jan 1928 – 5 Sept 2020, aged 92

Loved wife of Ron (deceased). Loved mother and mother in law of Larry and Paula, Jennifer and John (deceased), Ron and June, Geoff and Gayle, and Catherine (deceased). Beloved Nana of her many grandch

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

Patrick Francis Ryan QSO

22 Oct 1931 – 15 Apr 2021, aged 89

Peacefully on April 15th 2021 surrounded by his loving family in Rotorua. Beloved husband of the late June Ryan. Much loved Father and Father-in-law of Sue Bewley, Jenny Ryan, Brendan and Karen Ryan.

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

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

Allan Hamiora Skipwith

14 Sept 1950 – 5 Feb 2021, aged 70

Dearly loved husband of Janice, beloved father of Jonathan and Melanie, and David, adored grandad of Sophie and Emily, son of the late Sam and Patricia Skipwith, passed away peacefully on February 5.

Govind (Jimmy) MAKAN

5 Apr 1932 – 7 Sept 2021, aged 89

Born 5 April 1932 and passed away peacefully 7 September 2021. Very much loved husband of Jamna and father to Jayesh, Ranjna, and Ranjit. Rest in peace Dad. Thanks to the Rotorua Hospital team at the

NASH, Hazel Winifred

23 Mar 1930 – 2 Jul 2021, aged 91

Born March 23 1930 in Feilding. Passed away peacefully at The Gardens Rest home, Rotorua. Eldest daughter of Laurie and Winnie Turner, sister of Elva and Noeline. Beloved wife of Gordon (deceased).

Timothy Paul Karl

6 Dec 1960 – 6 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,

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

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

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

James Simeon Heighway (Skip)

21 Jun 1931 – 20 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

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

KEAN, Robert William (Bob)

18 Oct 1941 – 1 Oct 2020, aged 78

  Peacefully on Thursday, 1 October 2020, at Rotorua Hospital. Loved husband of Therese. Cherished father, grandfather and great grandfather. A service to celebrate the life of Bob will be

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

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

Florence Shirley Els

9 Mar 1946 – 7 Aug 2020, aged 74

Passed away peacefully in Rotorua on August 7th, surrounded by family. Devoted wife of Roland. Loving mother and mother in law of Penny, and Llewellyn and Emma. Proud and Devoted Ouma to Co

David Flavell

10 Jul 1943 – 22 May 2021, aged 77

 Born 10 July 1943, sadly passed away on Saturday 22 May 2021, aged 77 years.  He leaves behind his devoted wife and soulmate, Sally Anne. Cherished father of Doug and Peter. Much loved father in l

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

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

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

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

FLAHERTY, Noeline Theresa

6 Jan 1934 – 10 Nov 2020, aged 86

Died peacefully at home, surrounded by family, 10 November 2020, aged 86 years. Devoted wife (65 years) of Pat Flaherty.  Beloved mother and mother-in-law of Michael & Frances, Chris & the late

HERBERT, Pamela May

9 Apr 1952 – 28 Feb 2021, aged 68

On Sunday 28 February, 2021, surrounded by her loving family. Much loved mum of Shane, Dion, Karen, Rachael, and Tony. Loved sister, grandma, and great grandma. A service to celebrate the lif

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.

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

Beryl Mary Branch

13 Oct 1925 – 22 Jul 2020, aged 94

Branch: Beryl Mary (nee Graham) Passed away peacefully on  22 July surrounded with family aged 94. Dearly loved wife of Ken. Loved mother, mother in law of John and Yvonne Branch, Julie and Alan Ry

Leslie John Lowrie

18 Aug 1934 – 10 Feb 2021, aged 86

Passed away peacefully on 10 February 2021, aged 86. Husband and dearly loved soulmate of the late Noeline. Adored father and father in law of Dean, Daryl and Dianne, Clinton and Sandy. Be

Tony Lars HANSEN (Anker)

21 Nov 1968 – 3 Apr 2021, aged 52

Tragically taken from us. Sunrise on the 21/11/68 Sunset on the 3/4/21 Loving partner of Justine and father of Anker and Barachois. Loved by all his Whānau. Tony will lay at rest at his hom

Brian Westcott

26 Mar 1956 – 25 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

Ted Hart

11 Nov 1934 – 7 Sept 2020, aged 85

On Monday, 7 September, 2020 in Rotorua, aged 85 years. Cherished husband of the late Gay for 59 years. Loved father and father-in-law of Darryll and Fiona, and Adrian. Grandfather of Ashleig

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