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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
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
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
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........
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Trevor Clifford Welch
23 Aug 1943 – 7 Sept 2020, aged 77
Treasured husband of 58 years to Taringa Welch (nee Rakei). Love father, Koko, Brother and Uncle to many. To be buried at Sala Street cemetery with great grandson Aiden Rakei Giusseppe Thompson by his
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.
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
Dawn Violet Reesby
9 Dec 1930 – 7 Nov 2020, aged 89
Passed away peacefully after a long illness. Loved wife of the late Ernie (Ernest). Much loved and respected mother of David and Yvonne, Judith and John Mycroft, Diane and Rod Flight. Special gra
Kathleen Erica Greene
5 Mar 1947 – 1 Jan 2021, aged 73
5.3.1947 - 1.1.2021 Peacefully at home surrounded by loved ones. Loved wife of the late Bill, mother and mother in law of William and Teresa, Steven (dec), Ross and Lisa, Nana of Kerryanne, Jacob a
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
BLOOMFIELD, Raymond (Ray) Alexander (Reverend, Q.S.M. J.P.)
1 May 1951 – 6 Apr 2021, aged 69
Passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family on Tuesday 6th April 2021, following a brave journey with Cancer. Dearly loved Husband of Pat, Brother of David (deceased) and Melanie. Fathe
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Shaun Tihini Fraser
18 Apr 1976 – 17 Aug 2020, aged 44
E kore e taka te aroha i o matou manawa mohou e ShaunHaere koe i runga i te ara kuiti ki a ratou ma kua mene atu ki te po ki a ratou katoa o Ngati Te Ngakau Ngati Tura me nga Ngati Whakaue nui tonu.
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
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
Francis Ellen (nee Robinson) GARDNER
24 Nov 1924 – 10 Aug 2021, aged 96
Passed away peacefully on Tuesday 10 August, 2021 at Cantabria, Rotorua, aged 96. Dearly loved wife of the late David Ian. Loving mother of Andrea and Judy. Loving grandmother (Fran) of Hanna, Ti
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
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.
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
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
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
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
HINDLE, Beverley (Bev)
19 Apr 1941 – 15 Nov 2020, aged 79
On Sunday 15 November, 2020 in Rotorua, aged 79 years. Dearly loved wife of David. Much loved mother and mother-in-law of Shelly and David Sinclair, Ben and Rebecca Hindle. Cherished Nana 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
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
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.
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).
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
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
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
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
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.
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
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
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
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
PIHERA, Karel ‘Charles’
4 Apr 1930 – 28 May 2020, aged 90
04.04.1930 - 28.05.2020 In Rotorua. Beloved husband of the late Lynn. Much loved father and father-in-law of Peter and Robyn, Karel and Hai Qing, Tony and Philippa, Katerina and Marcus. Ch
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
Laurence Fairclough Green (Laurie)
24 Jul 1936 – 20 Mar 2021, aged 84
On Saturday 20 March, 2021 at his home in Lake Tarawera. Loved partner of Caroline. Cherished father and father-in-law of Craig and Leisha, Karyn, Glenn and grandfather of Thomas, Jack, and Jess
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
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.
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
Elaine Margaret Campbell
4 Jul 1946 – 28 Jun 2021, aged 74
Suddenly but peacefully without pain at Rotorua Hospital at 9.25pm. Very much loved wife of Doug for 50 years, and by their close family Bridget, Claire, Anna and Geoffrey; and their husbands and p
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
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
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