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2 Oct 1954 – 22 Nov 2019, aged 65
Sydney Arthur Baker (Syd) Peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family on Friday 22 November 2019 aged 65. Adored soulmate of Jenny for 47 years. Adored and treasured Dad of Dawn and Glen, Kim


HOCKINGS Brian John (Hank) Suddenly on the farm on Friday 15 November 2019, aged 77. Cherished husband of Beth Pottinger-Hockings. Dearly loved Dad of Liam, Lucy and Jason, Kate and Marc, Wills and


18 Mar 1974 – 5 Nov 2019, aged 45
Wolfe Brooke Harry Nelson Sadly, on Tuesday, 5 November in Lucie’s arms Brooke took his last breath. He is the most awesome Dad of Millie and Oscar. Dearly loved youngest son of Raewyn and Neil. M


27 Feb 1945 – 30 Oct 2019, aged 74
CRABTREE, Robert Kelvin (Rob): Peacefully, surrounded by his family on Wednesday, 30 October 2019, in his 75th year. Dearly loved husband of the late Christine. Loved and loving father and father-in-


26 Nov 1966 – 4 Nov 2019, aged 52
MORRIS, Jo-Anne Mary: Peacefully with friends and family at Te Rangimarie Hospice, 4 November 2019 aged 52. Best friend and soul mate of Steve Walton. Cherished mother of Nick, and Liam. In prefere


29 Jan 1929 – 1 Nov 2019, aged 90
PICKERING Joy Ina (Ina) Peacefully at Jean Sandel Retirement Village on Friday 1 November 2019, aged 90. Dearly loved wife of Peter (deceased). Loved Mum of Roger and Lan Anh, Noel and Mary-Sue, Ma


30 Jun 1961 – 21 Oct 2019, aged 58
JANSONIUS, Gerbrandus Jan (Jeff): Surrounded by his loving family at Taranaki Base Hospital, Monday, 21 October 2019 aged 58. Dearly loved wife and best friend of Monique. Cherished Papa of Felicity,


26 Dec 1954 – 16 Oct 2019, aged 64
LOVERIDGE Ian Arthur Noel (Lovey) Peacefully in the arms of his family on Wednesday 16 October 2019, aged 64. Cherished son of Jessie and the late Walter. Dearly loved Dad of Walter. Loved brother


GANNAWAY Maida Helen Peacefully at Kohatu Rest Home on Friday 18 October 2019, aged 91. Dearly loved wife and best friend (and ears!) of Albert for 71 years. Cherished Mum of Colleen and Dave Thomp


6 Dec 1926 – 4 Oct 2019, aged 92
LINA Dirry Peacefully on Friday 4 October 2019, aged 92. Dearly loved wife of Max (deceased). Much loved and respected Mum of Max and Jenny, Liesje and Kevin, Roland and Linda. Adored Oma of Moniq


TURNER, Averil Lesley: Peacefully at Home surrounded by her loving family on Sunday, 13 October 2019 aged 77. Dearly loved wife of Bob. Cherished mother and mother in law of Karl and Katrina, Leigh &


14 Mar 1934 – 10 Oct 2019, aged 85
Lawrence Rex Bernard (Frog) Peacefully at Taranaki Base Hospital with family by his side on Thursday 10 October 2019 aged 85 years. Loving husband of Shona, loved father and father-in-law of Michell


15 Apr 1932 – 8 Oct 2019, aged 87
O’Neill Bubby (Dorothy Joyce) It is with sadness and regret that Bubby has weeded her last garden, folded and ironed the clothes, washed and dried the dishes, vacuumed and dusted the house, cooked he


1 Sept 1938 – 7 Oct 2019, aged 81
CRUMMEY, Leo Francis: Suddenly passed away 7 October 2019 surrounded by his loving family, aged 81. Loving and treasured husband of Joyce. Dearly loved Dad of Sean & Deb (Perth), Helen, Brenda, Sarah


14 Dec 1934 – 7 Oct 2019, aged 84
BOVEY, Mary Mcllwraith: Peacefully at Elizabeth R in the early hours of Monday morning, 7 October 2019 in her 85th year. Dearly loved wife of the late Leonard. Cherished mother and mother-in-law of


24 Dec 1947 – 2 Oct 2019, aged 71
JONES Derek Alan Peacefully at Te Rangimarie Hospice on Wednesday 2 October 2019, aged 71. Dearly loved husband of Diane. Father of Craig and Emma, and Andrea and Jarrod Gray. Step-father of Vaugh


3 Aug 1949 – 23 Sept 2019, aged 70
FITZPATRICK, John Hunter: After a courageous battle John passed away in Taranaki Base Hospital on Monday, 23 September 2019, aged 70. Dearly loved husband and soul mate of Eileen. Much loved father a


10 May 1929 – 22 Sept 2019, aged 90
ERKES, Maria Wilhelmina: Peacefully with Sonja by her side, on Sunday, 22 September 2019 in her 91st year. Dearly loved wife of the late John. Loved mother and mother-in-law of Peter (deceased) & Lea


9 May 1946 – 21 Sept 2019, aged 73
HUNT Colin Harry It is with much sadness that Beryl, Deborah, Fiona, and Lisa announce the passing of Colin, aged 73, at Taranaki Base Hospital on Saturday 21 September at 10.42pm with Beryl and Debo


16 Apr 1926 – 18 Sept 2019, aged 93
STRACHAN Edith Joan: Peacefully at Maida Vale Retirement Home on Wednesday 18 September 2019, aged 93. Dearly loved wife of Alexander William (Alex, deceased) Loved Mother of Gaewyn and Winston Chu


29 Nov 1938 – 14 Sept 2019, aged 80
BROAD, Maureen May (nee Siddells) Peacefully at Te Rangimarie Hospice on Saturday, 14 September 2019 in her 81st year. Dearly loved wife of the late Thomas. Adored mother and mother-in-law of Douglas


GUDJONSSON Gudjon Johannes (Gutti) Peacefully at home with his loving family following a courageous fight on Friday 13 September 2019, aged 62. Much loved husband and soulmate of Vivienne Iveson. L


23 Mar 1936 – 10 Sept 2019, aged 83
POTROZ, Joseph Anthony (Joe): Peacefully with his loving family on Tuesday, 10 September 2019 aged 83. Dearly loved husband and soul mate of Rosalinda. Cherished father and father-in-law of Peter & A


13 Nov 1950 – 9 Sept 2019, aged 68
RAPLEY Valerie Joy (née Henderson) After a long battle, Valerie passed away at home in Onemana 9th September aged 68. Much loved partner of Neville, loved mother and mother-in-law of Paul Burton, Stev


BISHOP, Alma Jean (nee Harwood): Suddenly at home on Sunday, 8 September 2019 in her 87th year. Dearly loved wife of the late Joe. Loved and cherished mother and mother-in-law of Ben & Shirley, Loyd


14 Jan 1937 – 9 Sept 2019, aged 82
SWAFFORD, Anita Agnes (Eichstaedt): Peacefully at Taranaki Base Hospital on Monday, 9 September 2019, aged 82. Dearly loved wife of Bill for 53 years. Loved mother and mother-in-law of John & Dave, Lo


25 May 1931 – 5 Sept 2019, aged 88
NOLLY, Patricia Muriel Passed peacefully at Middlemore Hospital on Thursday 5 September 2019 aged 88 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Frank. Loving mother of Keith, Christine, Sharon, Ross, Dav


1 Aug 1947 – 4 Sept 2019, aged 72
CHARD Brian John Chardy’s family are extremely saddened by his sudden death, aged 72 years. Much loved Chardy of Carol. Treasured Dad and Poppa of Tania, Geoff, Blake, Caine, and Grace; Scott, Megan


21 Aug 1931 – 3 Sept 2019, aged 88
BUBLITZ Russell John Cecil (John) On Tuesday 3 September 2019, 88 years young! Loved soulmate of Jo, for 58 years. Beloved King of his Pride: Karena & Keith, Sophie & Caleb. Tanya & Greg, Matt & J


14 Jun 1928 – 30 Aug 2019, aged 91
KINGSLEY-JONES Ruth June (June) Peacefully at Woodrow Grove Hospital on Friday 30 August, aged 91. Dearly loved wife of Cliff (deceased) Loved Mum of Jim, Nick (deceased), and Mark, and mother-in-l


4 Mar 1934 – 28 Aug 2019, aged 85
AUSTIN, Margaret Joyce: Peacefully with her loving family in the early hours of Wednesday 28 August 2019, aged 85. Dearly loved wife of the late Rae. Loving mother and mother-in-law of Raewynne and


8 Oct 1941 – 29 Aug 2019, aged 77
O’SULLIVAN John Joseph Passed away peacefully at Te Rangimarie Hospice on Thursday 29 August 2019, aged 77 years. Dearly loved husband of Heather (nee McLeod) for 51 years. Loving father, father-in


11 Jul 1939 – 27 Aug 2019, aged 80
BURGESS Donald Walsham Peacefully with his family by his side at Taranaki Base Hospital on 27 August 2019, aged 80 years. Dearly loved husband of Shona for 56 years. Loved father of Craig, Tony, an


7 Oct 1922 – 24 Aug 2019, aged 96
SORENSEN, Alma Jean (nee Letts): Surrounded by family on Saturday 24 August 2019, in her 97th year. Dearly loved wife of the late Alec. Cherished mother and mother-in-law of Neil & Jennifer, Lloyd &


16 Aug 1949 – 21 Aug 2019, aged 70
BEVAN, Robert Edward: Surrounded by family on Wednesday, 21 August 2019, aged 70. Dearly loved husband of Kathleen for 48 years. Cherished Dad and father-in-law of the late Jason, Steve & Angela, and


1 May 1920 – 19 Aug 2019, aged 99
Salisbury, Beryl Mary (nee Wooldridge): Peacefully at Sunhaven Home & Hospital on Monday, 19 August 2019 in her 100th year. Dearly loved wife of the late Edgar. Beloved mother and mother-in-law of th


20 Dec 1970 – 15 Aug 2019, aged 48
CLARK, Simon Maxwell: Surrounded by family on Thursday 15 August 2019, aged 49. Dearly loved husband and soulmate of Belinda for 19 years. Proud father of Charlie, and George. Cherished son of Berry


6 Mar 1953 – 13 Aug 2019, aged 66
POOL Gary Max: Unexpectedly but peacefully, surrounded by his loving family on Tuesday 13 August 2019, aged 66. Dearly loved husband and best friend of Dalwyn. Treasured Poppa-Bear of Catherine (de


21 Feb 1978 – 8 Aug 2019, aged 41
DRAVITZKI Andrea Rose Peacefully at home surrounded by family and prayers after a courageous battle with cancer on Thursday 8 August 2019, aged 41. Cherished mother of Vincent, Dominic, & Xavier. Muc


1 May 1931 – 7 Aug 2019, aged 88
FRASER Pauline Ann (nee Kuklinski) Peacefully at Taranaki Base Hospital on Wednesday 7 August 2019. Dearly loved wife of Cam for 56 years. Loved Mum of Ann and Eddie Kingi, and Veronica and Craig V


2 Dec 1960 – 4 Aug 2019, aged 58
MARTIN, Christopher Leo Vincent (Chris) After a brief illness at Waikato Hospital, Chris passed away on Sunday 4 August 2019, aged 58. Loved son of the late Leo & Lillian. Brother of Catherine. Godso


14 May 1936 – 5 Aug 2019, aged 83
GREENHILL, Shirley May Passed away peacefully surrounded by her family at Marire Rest Home on Monday 5th August 2019. Aged 83 years. Cherished and adored wife of the late Peter, much loved mother


8 Apr 1936 – 30 Jul 2019, aged 83
McSeveny, Glenis Kathleen: Peacefully, surrounded by her loving family on Tuesday, 30 July 2019 aged 83 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Robert. Beloved mother and mother-in-law of Linda & Paul


19 Dec 1949 – 27 Jul 2019, aged 69
MURFITT Evelyn Dorothy (Dot) On 27 July 2019 at Auckland Hospital surrounded by family, aged 69. Dearly loved wife of Garry for 49 years. Loved Mum of Janine and Michael Schofield, Allison and Stev


25 Feb 1945 – 22 Jul 2019, aged 74
ANDREWS Kevin Howard: Peacefully at Te Rangimarie Hospice on Monday 22 July 2019, aged 74. Dearly loved husband and best friend of Shielah for 50 years. Loved Dad of Carey and Hiro, and Pip. Adore


16 May 1938 – 18 Jul 2019, aged 81
MORRIS Neville Ian 16 May 1939 - 18 July 2019. Peacefully at Tainui Rest Home after a short but courageous battle. Much loved husband of the late Mary. Treasured Dad of Chris & Jo Morris, Jo-Anne Morr


29 Jun 1926 – 11 Jul 2019, aged 93
HITCHCOCK Irene Margaret peacefully on Thursday 11 July 2019 in the outstanding and loving care of the staff at Chalmers Rest Home, aged 93 years. Loved mother and mother-in-law of Jan & Des Balsom,


11 May 1931 – 15 Jul 2019, aged 88
WELLS Sydney Edgar (Syd) at home on Monday 15 July 2019, aged 88 years. Dearly loved husband of the late Margaret and the late Stephanie. Much loved Dad of Sue (deceased) & Don White, Chris & Cynth


20 Jan 1930 – 14 Jul 2019, aged 89
DOBSON, Lloyd Noel (Dobbie): Peacefully surrounded by his family on Sunday, 14 July 2019 aged 89 years. Beloved Husband of Audrey for 64 years. Dearly loved father and father-in-law of Greg & Helen,


1 Jun 1931 – 5 Jul 2019, aged 88
Barr, James Thomas (Jim): Passed away peacefully at Arohanui Hospice, Palmerston North on 5th July surrounded by his family. Aged 88 years. Dearly loved husband of Gabrielle (deceased). Loved father


25 Nov 2010 – 6 Jul 2019, aged 8
ANDREWS Byron Anthony Peacefully at home with his family on Saturday 5 July 2019, aged 8. Loved son of Corridon and Lisa. Adored brother of Noah. A service to remember Byron will be held at Eagars

MANNEX Michael Joseph Peacefully at Taranaki Base Hospital on Saturday 6 July 2019, surrounded by his loving family in his 90th year. Happily reunited with his beloved Valerie. Much loved Dad and f


3 Aug 1928 – 5 Jul 2019, aged 90
AUSTIN Rae Selby Peacefully at Taranaki Base Hospital on Friday 5 July 2019 aged 90 years. Dearly loved husband of Margaret, loving father and father-in-law of Raewynne and Gary, Bob and Sheryl, Kev


20 Sept 1937 – 4 Jul 2019, aged 81
MacKENZIE Cheral Anne After a short illness, on Thursday 4 July 2019, we lost our dear Goy. Treasured wife of Mac for over 60 years. Dearly loved mother and mother-in-law to Christine, David and An


21 Mar 1946 – 3 Jul 2019, aged 73
ROGUSKI Joy Peacefully at Te Rangimarie Hospice, New Plymouth on Wednesday 3 July 2019, aged 73. Loved wife and best friend of David for 54 years. Mum of Gloria and Anthony, and Michael and Leonard


29 Jul 1939 – 3 Jul 2019, aged 79
BREBNER, Julie Jocelyn Claire: Peacefully at Heatherlea Rest Home, New Plymouth on Wednesday 3 July 2019, in her 80th year. Daughter of Max & Mary Yerex, sister of Brian, and Rob (all deceased). Dear


24 Jan 1929 – 1 Jul 2019, aged 90
HONEYFIELD Morris William (Bun) Peacefully in New Plymouth on Monday 1 July 2019, aged 90. Dearly loved husband and soulmate of Pat for 69 years. Loved and respected Dad of Caryll and Paul O’Neill,


3 Jun 1927 – 21 Jun 2019, aged 92
GARDINER Kenneth Albert (Ken) Peacefully with family at Chalmers Rest Home, New Plymouth on Friday 21 June 2019, aged 92. Dearly loved husband of Ngaire (deceased) Loved Dad of Alexis, Averil, Reij


24 Mar 1925 – 20 Jun 2019, aged 94
GYDE Raymond Victor (Ray) Peacefully at Taranaki Base Hospital on Thursday 20 June 2019, aged 94. Dearly loved husband of the late Lyn, father and father-in-law of Colin, Rodney and Pam, Donald and


16 Feb 1984 – 16 Jun 2019, aged 35
BALL, Reece Stephen (Pumba): Suddenly on, Sunday 16 June in his 35th year. Soul mate, best friend and husband of Regina. Awesome and happy dad of Ziella, and Samia. Loved son of Bruce and Trish. Dear


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