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Gary Robert Lory
24 Mar 1954 – 7 Oct 2020, aged 66
Passed away after a short battle with cancer in Rotorua on October 7, 2020. Beloved husband of Sharon. Adored father of Natasha, Lisa and Amanda. Cherished grandfather to Kayden, Paris, Bre
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
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
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
Robin Alison Stonehouse (nee Wild)
20 Mar 1931 – 29 Oct 2020, aged 89
Passed away at her home, surrounded by family on October 29, 2020. In her 90th year. Much loved wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother and sister. A private family service has been held for Robi
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
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
Ani Rolfe (QSM)
10 Nov 1937 – 19 Feb 2021, aged 83
Passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family. She will be resting at home until her service at St Faiths Church, Ohinemutu at 12:30pm, Monday 22 February 2021. Much loved mum to Moos
BRENNAN, Anita Mary Jean
14 Apr 1930 – 10 Sept 2021, aged 91
14 April 1930 - 10 September 2021 (91 years) Loved wife of Cormac (deceased) Loved mother of Karen, Matthew, Tom, Philip and Luke and mother-in-law of Larry, Ruth, Maureen, Yvonne and Lorra
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
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
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
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
Karen Margaret Fisken
24 Oct 1946 – 25 Mar 2021, aged 74
Passed away suddenly at home on 25 March 2021. Much love wife of Bob. Cherished mother and mother in law of Mathew and Nikola, and Paul. Adored Nana of Lucy and Emma. In accordance wit
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
David George Ellen
9 Jul 1935 – 24 Mar 2021, aged 85
On 24th March 2021 aged 85 years. Passed away at home after a courageous battle with cancer. Dearly loved husband of Laurel. Loved and admired father, father-in-law, grandfather and great
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
Dean Kenneth Gerald Gold
21 Jan 1966 – 18 Jun 2021, aged 55
Passed away suddenly at home in Rotorua. Much loved father of Elyse Duncan Gold. Cherished son of Sonia, and the late Geoff. Step-son of Colin Bunn. Brother of the late Terry, the late Geoff,
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
Kathleen Agnes McHugh (Kath)
19 Jan 1928 – 17 Jul 2021, aged 93
Loved Mum, Nan and KathPeacefully on the 17th of July 2021. Aged 93 Years.Beloved wife of the late Paddy.Loved by John, Rowena, the late Trish, Mark and David McHugh and family, Denis, Ali, Adam, Ki
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.
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
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
Gladys Mona Martin (nee Rogers)
5 Jun 2021 – 23 Jun 2021
05/03/1926-23/06/2021 Gladys passed away peacefully, with her daughters beside her at The Gardens Resthome. Dearly beloved wife of the late Frank Martin and an amazing mum to Frances, Lesley, S
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
Betty Collings
9 Nov 1930 – 27 Aug 2020, aged 89
Passed away peacefully in Rotorua on 27 August 2020. Beloved wife of the late Frank. Loving mother to Suzanne, Ken, Kelvin, Michael, Phillip (Dec.), Gary and Robert. Loved Nanny Betty to al
LAWSON, Bill SNR
19 Dec 1938 – 12 Sept 2020, aged 81
19/12/38 to 12/9/20 Passed away peacefully with his family around him on the 12th September 2020. Beloved husband of Lil, loved father and father-in-law of Diane, Bill JNR and Cate. Lov
Thomas Gerard Vincent
25 Apr 1941 – 30 Aug 2020, aged 79
Passed away 30th August, 2020 at home with family. Loved husband of Alison, loved father and father in law of Pete, Andrea and Graham, Greg and Yvonne, Dave and Toni, and Grandad of Tobin and Florence
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
COOKE, Donald Lewis (Cookie)
29 Mar 1931 – 9 Jun 2021, aged 90
Peacefully on 9 June, 2021 with family by his side at Rotorua Hospital, aged 90 years. Beloved husband and soul mate of Maggie for 66 years. Cherished father and father-in-law of Patsy and Geoff
Heather Miriam Radford
24 Jul 1935 – 22 Jul 2020, aged 84
Radford: Heather Miriam (nee Hingston) Peacefully passed away at home on 22 July 2020. Loving wife of the late Leslie Radford (Nook) and mother of Neville and Cathy, Garry and Paula, Michelle a
June Stewart
15 Jun 1941 – 25 Jun 2020, aged 79
On 25th June 2020, after a short illness with Neville by her side, in her 80th year. Much loved wife and soulmate of Neville. Much loved mother of Ian (Germany). A private service will be held
Elaine Mary Willacy
10 Jul 1949 – 30 Oct 2020, aged 71
Passed away at home on 30 October 2020. Beloved wife of the late Evan. Loved mother of Graeme, Karen and Lisa. Cherished Nana of her seven grand children and Great Nana to be. Adored s
Ian Baker Hay
23 Apr 1948 – 16 Jul 2021, aged 73
HAY, Ian Baker. Suddenly at his home in Reporoa on July 16, 2021. Loved brother of Richard and Gary (both deceased) and Penny, brother in law of Lorraine, uncle of Allan and Candice, and Phillip
MORRIS, Barry Raymond
17 Mar 1936 – 31 Aug 2021, aged 85
17.3.1936 - 31.8.2021 Beloved father of Wayne, Ray, Paul, Jane, Louella, Julie, Craig and their partners. Beloved to all his grandchildren and great grandchildren. Due to covid restrictions B
Thomas Edwin Cook
19 Jan 1942 – 30 Sept 2021, aged 79
Passed away peacefully at home on 30 September 2021, after a long and brave battle. Dearly loved husband of Avis for 55 years. Loved father and father in law of Donald, Andrew and Rebecca.
Judith Rosemary Armstrong (Judy)
22 May 1938 – 14 Jul 2021, aged 83
Peacefully in Rotorua Hospital on the 14th of July 2021. Aged 83 Years. Beloved wife of the late Graham. Loved mum of Maree and Sheryl, and sister of David, Jill, Adrienne and the late Mike. The Serv
Rex Stanley Windelborn
24 Nov 1939 – 11 Dec 2020, aged 81
Passed away peacefully, surrounded by family in Rotorua Hospital on 11 December 2020. Dearly loved husband of Lyn for 60 years. Cherished father and father in law of Mark and Natasha, Kevin, a
Judith Eleneore Darlington
10 Apr 1944 – 10 Dec 2020, aged 76
Dearly loved wife and soul mate of Kevin. Loved sister of Maurice and Ruth, and Trevor and Nessie (Aus). Cherished aunt and great aunt. The funeral for Judith will be held at 2pm, Monday 1
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
Tere John Lawson
15 Mar 1963 – 26 Mar 2021, aged 58
Passed away suddenly on 26 March, 2021. Dearly loved husband of Louise (nee Pakinga). Loved father of Mikayla, Saffron, and Jesse. Dearly loved eldest son of John ‘Lichie’ Lawson and Margarette Rawhi
Harold Stewart Edward
14 Sept 1950 – 27 Oct 2019, aged 69
Passed away in Waikato Hospital on Sunday 27th October.Dearly loved husband of Sue. Cherished father of Chris, Julia, Jeremy and their partners; Sophie, Armin and Molly. The funeral to celebrate Harry
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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