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Elaine Olive Speirs
18 Aug 1933 – 19 May 2021, aged 87
Suddenly at home on Wednesday, 19 May 2021 aged 87. Dearly loved wife of the late Malcolm. Loving Mum of Colleen & David Hurd, Barry & Caroline, and Dianne. Adored Gran of all her grandchildren and gr
Tu Kingi Tawa
12 May 1947 – 24 May 2021, aged 74
Gloria Thelma Ward
28 Feb 1940 – 19 May 2021, aged 81
Peacefully at Summerset Mountain View on Wednesday 19 May 2021, aged 81. Dearly loved wife of Don (deceased). Loved Mum of Glenys and Peter Grant, Carol and Michael Bakker, Bruce (deceased) and Bren
Mary Okeroa Edwards
9 May 2021 – 19 May 2021
Edwards: Mary Okeroa Passed away on Wednesday the 19th of May 2021 at home in Opotiki surrounded by her loving family. Mary will be laying in Wairoa until her funeral service which will take place at
Gary Leonard Wilks
12 Mar 1948 – 17 May 2021, aged 73
Peacefully with his family by his side on Monday 17 May 2021 at Te Rangimarie Hospice, aged 73. Dearly loved husband and soul mate of Glenyss. Loved father and father-in-law of Aaron and Lisa, Bianc
Brian Claude Collins
6 Oct 1953 – 12 May 2021, aged 67
Passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family on Wednesday 12th May 2021. Aged 67 years. Loved soulmate, fishing buddy, best friend, and husband for 48 years of Lynette (Lyn), and
Graeme Ernest Dobson
12 Dec 1940 – 9 May 2021, aged 80
Peacefully at Summerset Rest Home, New Plymouth, on Sunday, 9th May 2021, aged 80 years. Dearly loved husband of Mary and father and father in law of Melissa and Lyndon; Elizabeth and Paul; and Paul a
Shirley Ann Orr
6 May 1935 – 6 May 2021, aged 86
ORR, Shirley Ann (nee Johnston): Peacefully at Waikato Hospital on Thursday, 6 May 2021 aged 86. Dearly loved wife of the late Warren. Cherished mother and mother-in-law of Darryl & Trevor Hucker. Ad
Ian Blackstock
24 Aug 1938 – 29 Apr 2021, aged 82
BLACKSTOCK Ian Suddenly but peacefully at home in New Plymouth on Thursday 29 April 2021, aged 82. Dearly loved husband of Marina for 61 years. Much loved Dad of Sharon and Trevor Brown (Auckland),
William George Loader (Bill)
16 Mar 1928 – 29 Apr 2021, aged 93
LOADER William George (Bill) J Force, SN 818322 Peacefully at Tainui Rest Home in New Plymouth on Thursday 29 April 2021, aged 93. Dearly loved husband of Joan for 71 years. Much loved Dad of Pau
Ruth Frances Sim
19 Dec 1930 – 30 Apr 2021, aged 90
SIM Ruth Frances (nee McLaughlin) Peacefully at Taranaki Base Hospital on Friday 30 April 2021, aged 90. Dearly loved wife of John (deceased). Much loved Mum of Brian and Marie, Patsy, Alan and Jan
Johanna Katarina Van der Poel (Jo)
6 Jul 1931 – 23 Apr 2021, aged 89
Van der Poel, Johanna Katarina: Peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family on Friday, 23 April 2021 aged 89. Dearly loved wife of the late Koos (Jim). Cherished mother and mother-in-law of M
John Dallas Carter
3 Jul 1938 – 19 Apr 2021, aged 82
CARTER, John Dallas: Peacefully at Marinoto Rest Home on Monday, 19 April 2021 aged 82. Loved partner of the late Pam Cameron. Family friend of Jeff, Jess, Jorja and Greg. Uncle of Kelvin, Carla and
Patricia Keitha Shaw (Trish)
3 May 1960 – 13 Apr 2021, aged 60
SHAW Patricia Keitha (Trish) Unexpectedly at Taranaki Base Hospital on Tuesday 13 April 2021, aged 60. Dearly loved daughter of Keith and Patsy (both deceased). Much loved sister of Bev and Andrew,
Pauline French-Wright
27 May 1951 – 10 Apr 2021, aged 69
FRENCH-WRIGHT Pauline Unexpectedly at Wellington Hospital on Saturday 10 April 2021, aged 69. Loving wife and best friend of Lyal for 55 years. Adored Mum of Guy, and Lucy and Daryl (son-in-law).
Rodney Seymour Roberts Greensill
5 Sept 1936 – 7 Apr 2021, aged 84
GREENSILL, Rodney Seymour Roberts ‘Rod’ read his last sheet of music on April the 7th, 2021 surrounded by his best friend, soulmate and loving wife of 63 years Annette, his three children, Rhys, Layne
George Albert Marchant
5 Oct 1957 – 27 Mar 2021, aged 63
Died gracefully at Waikato Hospital on Saturday, 27 March 2021. Dearly loved husband of the late Annemarie. Proud father of Henry and Lewis. Special friend of Sheryl. Much loved brother and brother-in
Edward Ian Neale (Ted)
22 Jan 1940 – 22 Mar 2021, aged 81
NEALE Edward Ian (Ted) Peacefully at Tainui Village on Monday 22 March 2021, aged 81. Dearly loved husband of Fran for 59 years. Very much-loved Dad of Karen and John, Lloyd and Deb (Timaru), and J
Desmond Stockman (Des)
2 Aug 1938 – 24 Mar 2021, aged 82
STOCKMAN Desmond (Des) Peacefully in New Plymouth on Wednesday 24 March 2021, aged 82. Loved husband of Audrey. Dearly loved father of Jan, Darren, and the late Layne. Adored Pop of Danielle, and
Joseph Ronald Dravitzki (Ron)
18 Aug 1933 – 12 Mar 2021, aged 87
Peacefully at Marinoto Rest Home, Inglewood on Friday 12 March 2021, aged 87. Dearly loved husband of Verna for 63 years. Loved father and father-in-law of Martin and Trish, Paul and Julie, Gillian,
Fay Patricia Murphy
26 Mar 1929 – 18 Mar 2021, aged 91
MURPHY, Fay Patricia (nee Corbett): Peacefully, surrounded by her loving family at Taranaki Base Hospital on Thursday, 18 March 2021 aged 91. Dearly loved wife and workmate of the late Bernard. Cheri
Dr Doris Gordon - Foundation of a Legacy
INVITATION TO THE COMMUNITY to hear the Doris Gordon Memorial Trust Lecture presented by Dr. Ronald W Jones “Doris Gordon - Foundation of a Legacy” on Tuesday 23 March 2021 at 5.30pm to 6.30pm. Tea
Neil McDonald Paterson
6 Oct 1938 – 14 Mar 2021, aged 82
Peacefully at home with his family on Sunday 14 March 2021, aged 82. Dearly loved husband and best friend of Jocelyn, and the late Janice. Loved father and father-in-law of Denise, Wayne and Marie,
Patricia Mary Walsh (Trish)
20 May 1940 – 18 Mar 2021, aged 80
WALSH, Patricia Mary (nee Braggins) (Trish): Peacefully at Jean Sandel Retirement Village on Thursday, 18 March 2021 aged 80. Dearly loved wife of the late Leo. Cherished mother and mother-in-law of
Malcolm Thomas Edgar
11 Aug 1939 – 15 Mar 2021, aged 81
EDGAR Malcolm Thomas Peacefully at Taranaki Base Hospital on Monday 15 March 2021, aged 81. Cherished husband of Thelma. Dearly loved Dad of Kristine and Dwane Taplin, John and Tracey, and Megan an
Phyllis Merle Macdonald
25 Jan 1933 – 13 Mar 2021, aged 88
Macdonald, Phyllis Merle (nee Donald) Peacefully surrounded by her loving family at Taranaki Base Hospital on Saturday, 13 March 2021 aged 88. Dearly loved wife of the late Colin. Cherished mother an
Nicholas William Holloway (Nick)
21 Sept 1961 – 10 Mar 2021, aged 59
HOLLOWAY Nicholas William (Nick) Suddenly at home in Hamilton on Wednesday 10 March 2021, aged 59. Adored soul mate, husband and true love of Vanessa. Much loved Dad of Ashly. Loved and respected
Mrs Margaret Jean Walshaw
17 Dec 1949 – 13 Mar 2021, aged 71
WALSHAW Margaret Jean (nee Wade) Peacefully with her family while in the loving care of Te Rangimarie Hospice on Saturday 13 March 2021, aged 71. Beloved wife of Trevor (Mokau). Dedicated, lovin
Shirley Merrill Martin (nee Fawcett)
23 Oct 1936 – 5 Mar 2021, aged 84
Peacefully on Friday 5 March 2021 at Maryann, Stratford. Loving wife of the late Warwick. Dearly loved Mum of Leith and Fiona, Lynnda, and Alister. Cherished Gran and Great Gran of Elizabeth, and Susa
Dennis Gerald Wheatley
18 Oct 1932 – 3 Mar 2021, aged 88
WHEATLEY Dennis Gerald Peacefully at Somerset Retirement Village on Wednesday 3 March 2021 aged 88 years. Loving husband of the late Jean. Devoted father of Alan and Noeline. A service to farewell
Graeme Leslie Phillips
9 Jun 1941 – 2 Mar 2021, aged 79
The world has lost a hero. It is with a heavy heart and great sadness that we share the news of the passing of Graeme Phillips. Peacefully, surrounded by his loving family on Tuesday 2nd March 2021, a
Peter Henry Coward
14 Jul 1929 – 2 Mar 2021, aged 91
COWARD Peter Henry Peacefully surrounded by his family on Tuesday 2 March 2021, in his 92nd year. Dearly loved husband of Nita for 55 years. Much loved Dad of Neil (deceased), Paul and Julie (Hamil
Margaret Mary Muir
17 Feb 1942 – 16 Feb 2021, aged 78
MUIR, Margaret Mary (nee Dudley): Peacefully at Summerset Rest Home on Tuesday, 16 February 2021, aged 78. Dearly loved wife of the late Fred. Cherished mother and mother-in-law of Gerard & Davina, P
Gwendolen Margaret Brewster
7 Aug 1925 – 10 Feb 2021, aged 95
BREWSTER, Gwendolen Margaret (nee Archbold) On 10th February 2021, at Jean Sandel Village, in her 96th year. Dearly loved mother of Stephen (Dunedin), Fran (NSW), Barney (Nelson), Helen (New Plymouth
Perrie Rosina Craig
17 Sept 1945 – 6 Feb 2021, aged 75
CRAIG, Perrie Rosina (nee Murch): Peacefully at Sunhaven on Saturday, 6 February 2021 aged 75. Dearly loved wife of Gordon. Cherished mother and mother-in-law of Dean & Sandy MacMillan, Amanda MacMi
Richard Frederick Pigott
10 Jul 1961 – 1 Feb 2021, aged 59
Peacefully surrounded by his family at Te Rangimarie Hospice on Monday 1 February 2021, aged 59 years. Most dearly loved husband of Linda, fun loving Dad of Casie and Blair, Samantha, Madeline and Ka
Monty Mogul George
28 Apr 1937 – 28 Jan 2021, aged 83
Passed away peacefully on Thursday 28th at the Te Rangimarie Hospice. Loved husband of Mary, father & father-in-law of Annette & Kevin (Perth) Barbara & Owen and Peter & Angela, also special poppa of
Maria Doherty
11 Oct 1935 – 26 Jan 2021, aged 85
DOHERTY, Maria (nee Kruk): Peacefully at Taranaki Hospice on Tuesday, 26 January 2021, aged 85. Beloved wife of John for 61 years. Loving Mum of Paul, Michael and Peter and their partners. Adored Bab
Jean Phyllis Gush
7 Jan 1928 – 27 Jan 2021, aged 93
GUSH Jean Phyllis Peacefully at Riverside Lifecare on Wednesday 27 January 2021, aged 93. Wife of Tom (deceased) Dearly loved Mum of Larry and Janette, Diane, Sandra, Vicki and Ian, and Deborah and
Norris Milton Baker
5 Nov 1932 – 25 Jan 2021, aged 88
BAKER, DR. Norris Milton: Peacefully at home with his loving family by his side on Monday, 25 January 2021 aged 88. Dearly loved husband of Maureen. Loved father of Jonathan & Jenn, and Timothy & Cel
Marie Anne Wellington (nee Uhlenberg)
12 Dec 1941 – 23 Jan 2021, aged 79
Peacefully at home with her family on Saturday 23 January 2021 aged 79 years. Dearly loved wife of the late John. Loved and cherished mother and mother-in-law of Michael, the late Angela, Therese an
Morris Robert Loft
16 Jul 1932 – 13 Jan 2021, aged 88
Peacefully at Jean Sandel Retirement Village on Wednesday, 13 January 2021 in his 89th year. Dearly loved husband of the late Anne and the late Maureen. Loved and respected Dad of Richard & Helen, Chr
Anthony James Dravitzki (Tony)
10 Apr 1941 – 10 Jan 2021, aged 79
Peacefully on 10 January 2021 at Taranaki Base Hospital. Loving husband of the late Stephanie. Cherished father and father-in-law of Matthew, Kelly and Hamish Palmer, and Jonathan and Clarissa. Number
Trevor Gerard Biesiek
4 Aug 1953 – 7 Feb 2021, aged 67
BIESIEK Trevor Gerard Without warning on Thursday 7 January 2021, Trevor made his final logbook entry. Dearly loved husband of Janine (deceased). Loved Dad of Daniel (Darwin), Amy and Thomas, Racha
Robyn Mary Tait
30 Sept 1953 – 7 Jan 2021, aged 67
TAIT Robyn Mary Unexpectedly on Thursday 7 January 2021, aged 67. Dearly loved wife of Kevin. Loved Mum of Glen and Kelly (Perth), Rachel and Geoff McIntosh (Dunedin), Kristian and Trudi (Perth), a
Dale Walsh (Dubby)
16 Aug 1929 – 2 Jan 2021, aged 91
WALSH Dale (Dubby) (nee Parkes) Peacefully at Maryann Rest Home on Saturday 2 January 2021 aged 91 years. Loved wife of the late George. Much loved mother and grandmother of Ron, Bev and Mesina; Ra
Dianne Margaret Batley
18 Feb 1948 – 3 Jan 2021, aged 72
BATLEY, Dianne Margaret (nee Clarke): Peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family on Monday 3 January 2021, aged 72. Loving wife of the late Tony. Beloved Mum of Kelly and Wayne, and Anthony a
Steven William Barnes
19 Dec 1989 – 31 Dec 2020, aged 31
BARNES, Steven William: Peacefully at Hospice Taranaki just four hours before 2020 ended, Steven left with his close friends and family beside him. Much loved youngest son of Errol and Suzy. Player 2
Colin Charles Lister
20 Feb 1959 – 24 Dec 2020, aged 61
LISTER, Colin Charles: Our very much loved and cherished husband, father, son. Brother, Grandad…..and keyboard warrior passed away suddenly on 24 December 2020 aged 61. Husband to Sue, father and fat
Terence Raymond Agate (Terry)
8 Aug 1943 – 29 Dec 2020, aged 77
AGATE, Terence Raymond (Terry): Peacefully at Jean Sandel Retirement Village on Tuesday 29 December 2020, aged 77. Dearly beloved husband of Loraine (Tiny). Loved Dad of Duane, Trina and Wayne Murray
Frances Willetts
19 Nov 1918 – 26 Dec 2020, aged 102
WILLETTS, Frances (nee Lamplough): 19.11.1918 – 26.12.2020 Peacefully at Molly Ryan Rest Home, in her 103rd year. Dearly loved wife of the late Stan. Cherished mother and mother-in-law of Barry & Be
Audrey Frances Mary Paterson
27 Apr 1930 – 22 Dec 2020, aged 90
PATERSON, Audrey Frances Mary: Peacefully at Jean Sandel Retirement Village on Tuesday, 22 December 2020 aged 90. Dearly loved wife of the late Hugh (Boy). Cherished mother and mother-in-law of the
Raymond John Markham (Ray)
27 Nov 1948 – 22 Dec 2020, aged 72
MARKHAM Ray (Raymond John): Peacefully at Te Rangimarie Hospice on 22nd December 2020 aged 72. Dearly loved husband of Sue. Cherished father and father-in-law of Hayden & Sharna, Kirsty & Craig, Kimb
Dale Christine Quickfall
4 Feb 1951 – 16 Dec 2020, aged 69
QUICKFALL, Dale Christine Passed away 16th December 2020 aged 69 years. Daughter of Gerald (Inglewood) and Bernice (deceased). Sister and sister-in-law of Denis and Helen (Wanganui), and Lorraine (
Lorna Francis Martin
29 Apr 1936 – 21 Dec 2020, aged 84
MARTIN, Lorna Francis (nee Edgcombe): Suddenly but peacefully at her Waitara home on Monday 21 December 2020, in her 85th year. Dearly loved wife of the late Les. Treasured Mother of Kenneth (decease
Audrey Florence McCallum
13 Nov 1933 – 20 Dec 2020, aged 87
McCALLUM, Audrey Florence: Peacefully at Tainui Rest Home on Sunday, 20 December 2020, aged 87. Dearly loved wife of Don (deceased). Cherished mother and mother-in-law of Malcolm (deceased) and Elean
Bradley Walter
23 Nov 1937 – 18 Dec 2020, aged 83
WALTER, Bradley: After a courageous battle, at Telford Rest Home on Friday, 18 December 2020 aged 83. Husband and friend of Marie. Much loved Dad of Mark & Tracey, Jonathan, and Andrea & Emil Dediu.
Victor Henry Morgan
29 Aug 1935 – 11 Dec 2020, aged 85
MORGAN, Victor Henry: Vic passed away peacefully in New Plymouth surrounded by family on Friday 11 December 2020, aged 85. Loving husband of Elsie for 46 happy years. Beloved Dad of Philip and Tracey
Anne Stewart
22 Mar 1957 – 6 Dec 2020, aged 63
STEWART Anne Suddenly and peacefully at home on 6 December 2020 Anne was reunited with her dearly loved husband Peter. She will be sadly missed by her loving family Mark and Alex, Dean and Alisha, a
Janet May Ryan
20 Nov 1939 – 4 Dec 2020, aged 81
RYAN, Janet May (nee Sextus): Peacefully at Taranaki Base Hospital on Friday, 4 December 2020 aged 81. Much loved mother of Geoffrey and Paula, Annette, Karen and Chris. Dearly loved Nana of Greer
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