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

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

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

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

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........

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

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

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

Keith Talbot

8 Apr 1930 – 31 Oct 2020, aged 90

Passed away at Rotorua Hospital on October 31, 2020. Loved husband of the late Dixie, father and father in law of Steve and Ali, and Wayne and Maria, Poppa of Chrissy and Amy, and  Helen and Biddy. Th

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

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

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

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 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

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

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

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

LECKEY, John ‘Gordon’

7 May 1952 – 3 Oct 2020, aged 68

Peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Saturday 3 October, 2020, at his home in Rotorua. Loved husband of Barbara. Much loved father and father-in-law of Kim and Shane, Jayd, Ryan and Rob

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

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

Kimiora Vero

19 Aug 1932 – 11 May 2021, aged 88

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

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

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

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

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

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

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-

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,

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

Shane William Bowden

27 Mar 1991 – 27 Nov 2019, aged 28

Bowden, Shane William. Passed away on 27 November 2019, aged 28. Dearly loved son of Roger and Britta, and brother of Dion. Much loved, and loving partner of Kellyn, and buddy to Jaylyn and Jaclyn. In

Norma Jean Tait

26 Apr 1927 – 28 May 2020, aged 93

TAIT, Norma Jean. Passed away peacefully at Glenbrae Resthome, Rotorua on May 28, 2020, aged 93 years, surrounded by her family. Loved wife of the late Harold, loved mother and mother-in-law of Ric

Joan McDonald

23 Oct 1926 – 16 Oct 2019, aged 92

Passed away peacefully, surrounded by family in Rotorua on 16 October 2019, in her 93rd year. Loved wife of the late Alex. Loved mother and mother-in-law of James (Jim) and Sue. Loved Nana of Bronwyn

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

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,

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

CAMPBELL, Phillip, (Phil) QSM

30 Jan 1948 – 25 Mar 2020, aged 72

Passed away unexpectedly on 25/3/2020.  Loving and much-loved husband, father, and father-in-law to Lesley, Rebekah and Daniel.  A private cremation has taken place, and further details regardin

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

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

Myrtle Ivy Fleet

17 Sept 1929 – 15 Oct 2019, aged 90

Passed away on 15th October 2019, aged 90 years. Loved wife of Roy (deceased). Mother of Steve and Genevieve, Murray and Sharon. Gran of Naideen, Thomas, Christina, Michael, Terry, Wayne, Veronica and

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

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

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

Margaret Elizabeth Clouston

10 May 1933 – 26 Nov 2019, aged 86

CLOUSTON, Margaret Elizabeth. Passed away peacefully on Tuesday 26 November, 2019 in Rotorua, aged 86 years. Loving Mother to sons Chris and the late Richard, and god daughters Dianne and Shirley. Lov

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

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

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

Brenda Christine Currie

4 Jan 1969 – 1 Nov 2019, aged 50

Currie: Brenda Christine 4 January 1969  -  1 November 2019 In loving memory of Brenda Currie who passed away early morning on Friday the 1st of November. She was a loving mother of Jenna, Rache

Graeme Blair Campbell

28 Sept 1945 – 7 Oct 2019, aged 74

On Monday, 7 October, 2019 in Rotorua, aged 74 years. Second son of the late Mac and Thora Campbell. Loved father of Jennifer (deceased). Cherished grandfather and great grandfather. Brother, brother

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

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,

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

Shirley Ida Saville

15 Dec 1927 – 12 Oct 2019, aged 91

1927-2019 Passed away peacefully in Rotorua on Saturday 12 October 2019, aged 91 yea

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

Marlene Faith Baker

31 Jul 1936 – 15 May 2020, aged 83

Marlene passed away peacefully on May 15th 2020 with Tony at her side. Dearly loved wife of Tony for 58 years. Loved sister of Joyce and the late Pat and Estelle. Sister-in-law of Ross and Bev B

Pamela Christina Murrell

9 Dec 1937 – 15 May 2020, aged 82

09.12.1937 - 15.05.2020 Passed away peacefully in her sleep at home. Much loved wife of the late Len. Loving mother of Gary, Steve and Sue. Loved and will be greatly missed by her six gran

James Dajee Gunesh

16 Jul 1980 – 20 May 2020, aged 39

What is faith, but maybe Hope? or Knowledge? But then it's not faith It is knowledge so faith is hope. James D. Gunesh 2020

William Raymond Lean

6 Feb 1929 – 21 May 2020, aged 91

Passed away peacefully with beloved wife and treasured friend Sammy (Mary) by his side on 21st May aged 91. Dearly loved father of Susan and Mike Martin (Australia), Gregory (deceased), Briar and Rob.

FAIRLEY, Elston Innes (Barney)

30 Mar 1922 – 9 May 2020, aged 98

  Royal NZ Navy, Service No. NZ4701 Passed away peacefully at his home in Rotorua on Saturday 9 May 2020, aged 98 years. Beloved husband of the late Stella. Much loved father of Rob. Gr

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