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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
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
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
Oscar Grant
9 Nov 1920 – 23 Jun 2021, aged 100
Much loved father and father-in-law of Jocelyn and Phil, Warren and Mary, Alan and Kirstin; grandfather of Karen, Kirsten, Russell, Linda, Matthew, Robin, Johanna, Tim, Hamish and Alex; great-grandfat
Norman John Markham Tew
4 Dec 1933 – 9 Oct 2020, aged 86
Aged 86. Entered peacefully into the presence of his Lord and Saviour on Friday, 9 October, 2020, at his home in Ngongotaha, Rotorua. Loved husband of the late Ann, and father to Ian (& Carol
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
John William Penman
28 Mar 1936 – 10 Jul 2021, aged 85
Dearly loved husband of Catherine. Father of Ken, Kris and Pam. Grandfather of Tamsyn and Nathaniel. The service for John will be held at 2pm, Wednesday 14 July, at Osbornes Funeral Direct
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
Marjorie Patricia de Carteret (Pat)
5 Aug 1930 – 7 Apr 2021, aged 90
On Wednesday 7 April 2021. Loved wife of the late John de Carteret; loved companion of the late Victor Bryan Smith. Loved sister of Charles Simmonds and aunt of David, Christopher and Fiona (Canada
Hugh Spencer Pocklington
17 Oct 1943 – 11 May 2021, aged 77
Husband to his loving beloved Margaret (deceased). Loved father of Bert and Amy, loved Uncle and Pop to his extended family. Poco to all his friends. At Hugh's request, in leu of flowers, donati
Howard Arthur Thomas Gaskin
21 May 1929 – 9 Apr 2021, aged 91
Peacefully in Rotorua on April 9, 2021. Beloved husband of the late Margaret Ann Gaskin, missed father of Keiron and Loren Gaskin, father- in -law of Alan Thomas. Treasured Grandad of Cydnee and S
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
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
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
Ian Douglas McNab (Nabba)
22 May 1941 – 10 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
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
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
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
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
Gavin Goodwin
6 Mar 1959 – 16 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
Evelyn Edna Hohneck
19 Jun 1929 – 18 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
PHELAN, Kelvin (Brian)
23 Sept 1931 – 20 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
Jean Ina Rowe
2 Sept 1929 – 25 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
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,
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,
Alexander Lawrence Smith
19 Apr 1933 – 31 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,
KESSELS, Johanna (Annie) Gertruda Henrica.
20 May 1941 – 16 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.
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,
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
Catherina Maria Spykerbos
4 May 1936 – 21 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
Margaret Achterstraat
1 Jul 1925 – 7 Mar 2021, aged 95
Achterstraat; Margaret (Grietje) Passed away peacefully in Rotorua on 7 March, in her 96th year. Much loved wife of the late Geurt. Cherished mother and mother in law of Anne and Stewart Ko
LAWSON, Ngaire May (nee Werner)
1 May 1951 – 11 Aug 2021, aged 70
01/05/1951 - 11/08/2021 Passed away at home surrounded by her family after a courageous battle. Cherished wife of Steve, loving mum of Loretta, Greg, Kathy, Shane, Jacqui and Shane. A very mu
Edward Charles Bretherton
4 Jun 1943 – 30 Mar 2021, aged 77
Known as Ted, Teddy , ZL1MG After a lengthy battle with cancer, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by immediate family on 30th March 2021 at age 77 years. Beloved Husband of Margaret, Dea
Ruth Elizabeth Burrows
8 Jun 1947 – 4 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.
Mary Josephine Gibson Collings
19 Mar 1935 – 4 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
Bruce Henderson
5 May 1932 – 7 Aug 2020, aged 88
At Rotorua. Only son of Ivan M, and Blanche Lilian Henderson, brother of Joy (Dec.). Father and father in law of Robert Henderson and Heather Sharplin, step father of Richard and Jill Allen.
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
Joyce Margaret Bines
17 Jul 1938 – 20 Oct 2020, aged 82
Passed away peacefully at home on 20 October after a long illness. Loved wife of the late Alan. Much loved by all her family. As per her wishes Joyce has been privately cremated. Joyce’s family in
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
Anne Jane Larkin
23 Mar 1942 – 26 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
Isabel Robyn Berryman
8 May 1925 – 4 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
SMITH, Keith Richard
20 Nov 1929 – 7 Dec 2020, aged 91
20.11.1929 - 7.12.2020 Beloved husband of Gladys. Much loved father and father-in-law of Elaine and Brent, Maree, Sheryl and Andrew, and Deb. Grandfather of Lauren, Jaryd, Sam and Min, and Kerri, a
COPPARD, Edward Stephen (Ted)
25 Oct 1948 – 24 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
Carol Ann Newcombe
29 May 1956 – 18 Dec 2020, aged 64
Loved wife of Paul, 47 years. Loved daughter of Bill (dec) and Dorothy Clouston. Mother and mother-in-law to Nicola and Dion, Shane and Robyne, Matthew, Bryan and Nikki. Loved Nana of Sharnye and Liam
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,
HUNTER, Alistair James
1 Jul 1943 – 9 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
Janet Mary Crabtree
1 Feb 1941 – 13 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
TAYLOR, (nee Gray) Bella Judith (Jingle Bells)
2 Aug 1938 – 23 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
May Neldaleen Karl
28 Jun 1924 – 25 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
Bryan Allan Walker
3 Dec 1952 – 15 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
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
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
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
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
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,
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
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
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
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
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