Past Funeral Notices

– Passed away peacefully at The Wood Retirement Village on Monday 16 December 2024, aged 83. Much loved father of Nichola, Julienne and Crispin. Opa to Jamie, Oz, Molly, Felix and Phoebe. Great Opa of Brooks and Ada. Beloved by Rose and her family. In the 60’s and 70’s Henk was a dedicated surf lifesaver. In the 80’s he opened his own electronic rep...

On 10th December 2024 after a brief illness, surrounded by her loving family.

Beloved mother, grandmother, sister, and friend. A memorial service for Jenny will be held at Beachside Conference and Events Centre, 70 Beach Road, Tahunanui, Nelson at 10am on Friday 13th December.

Messages may be placed on the Simplicity website or sent to P ...

Our son died on Monday 2^nd December 2024.

Erika and Andy would like to invite his friends to come to their place 2377 Motueka Valley Highway, Woodstock, Motueka on Saturday 14^th December 2024 from 1pm onwards, to say goodbye to Stephan and spend some time with his family and friends.

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KEANE, Warren Francis (Keano).

Passed away unexpectedly but peacefully at home.

Loved Dad of Timothy (deceased), Nikki, Daniel, Jessica, Tania, and Sarsha. Proud Grandad of his 8 grandchildren.

He will be greatly missed by his family, friends, and wider community.

A farewell for Keano will be held at 335 Pre...

 

-Passed away peacefully at home on the Saturday 16^th November 2024.

Loved father of Chris and Karen, Gdad to Raileigh, Gdawg to Cheyenne, Granddad to Danny.

You will be sadly missed, especially your sense of humour.

As per Errol’s wishes a private cremation has taken place.

A memorial is being held a...

 

•  Peacefully on November 17 2024 after a short illness, at Ernest Rutherford Retirement Village, Stoke, with family at her side; in her 87th year. Loved by her late husband John (Tud) Badcock, daughters Gabrielle Badcock and Kathryn Mason, step-children Andrew Badcock, Elspeth McLean and Josephine Sim, and a cherished grandmother, gr...

Passed away unexpectedly on the 8^th of November 2024. Chris has slipped his anchor cable and sailed into the unknown, fairwinds & following seas. Treasured husband of Tina. Loving father of Kacey (and partner Alice) and Holly. Son of Ken and Pauline (Deceased) Helen & Claire. Grandson of Chief and Gran, both deceased. Twin brother of...

– On Monday 14 October 2024 suddenly at his home in Nelson.  Aged 48.

Cherished husband and soulmate of Helen.

Beloved son of the late Mieke, Dave and Martina. Best friend and twin brother of the late Susan (Ireland).

Treasured son-in-law of Ruth and Ross Mainland (Wellington).

Brother-in-law of Fiona and Paul Cameron,...

 

On October 13, 2024 peacefully at Nelson Hospital surrounded by her family and friends, aged 73 years.

Loved mother of Pete and Jason, and mother-in-law of Ana and Veronika. Adored Lolli of Rupert.

Loved by many of her friends and cats.

A service to celebrate Lorraine’s life will be held in the Wakapuaka Crematorium C...

– we are sad to announce the passing of Elaine.

Elaine died peacefully at Green Gables on Thursday 10^th October 2024, 5 months after the diagnosis of a totally unexpected and very aggressive brain cancer.

Beloved wife of Nick Short, daughter of Lily and Ronald ( deceased ), sister to Craig and Paul and the late Ian, stepm...

– 3 August 1935 – 7 October 2024.
Passed away peacefully at Nelson Public Hospital with his family around him. Aged 89 years.
Dearly loved husband of Helen.

Much loved father and father-in-law of Chris, Richard, David, Celia, and Hamish.

Loved grandfather of Tristan, Sarah, Rebecca, Jonathan, Flynn, and Leo, and gr...

– Passed peacefully on Thursday 3^rd October 2024 at The Wood Retirement Village.

Beloved wife of the late Jim Black.

Cherished mum of Jim, Paul, and the late Margaret.

Loved mother-in-law of John, and all her grand children and great grandchildren.

As per Margaret’s wishes a private cremation will be h...

It is with a heavy heart that we share the news of Rex Robert Hogarth’s peaceful passing on 2^nd October 2024, surrounded by his family at home in Nelson.

A Cherished father to Tracy-Lee, Royden, Karl, and Marina.

Devoted grandad to Rose and Laurie. Rex was a loving partner to Margaret Pisani, a loved son of Lorna Jean Humby and...

12.3.47 – 2.10.24
– Loving wife of Bob (Dec). Loved sister of Elvena & Ken. Mumma to Nicky, Paul & Debbie.

Much loved Nana to Kahn, Lexie, Jayden & Lara. Great Nana to Archer Rose.

Our colourful Mumma’s time in this world came to an end & she left us, peacefully, on 2.10.24.💔💔

It is a very sa...

– passed away suddenly on Sunday 29^th September in Richmond, Nelson, aged 83.

Mum will be resting peacefully at last.

Please contact daughter Sandra Davis on 021 2704 129 for any more information.

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GIBBONS Marcia ( nee Diserens ) Aged 83 years.

Passed peacefully with family at Woodlands Rest Home on Tuesday October 1^st, 2024, after a long battle with dementia.

Dearly beloved friend and wife of the late Jim.

Dearly loved and very proud mother and mother-in-law of David and Fleur, Sharon, Jenny and Gino.

Cheri...

– on 14^th September 2024 at Murchison, aged 88 years.  Dearly loved wife of the late Murray.  Much loved mother and mother in law of Kelvin and Sandra; Karen and Grant; (the late Maureen) and Bruce, and the late Dave Frazer, Diane and Corey, Brian and Deslie.  Much loved Nana of her many grandchildren and great grandchildren.  Thanks to the ...

– Died peacefully at Ernest Rutherford Retirement Village on Thursday, 19 September 2024 aged 98 years.

Dearly loved wife of the late Victor (Vic). Much loved mother of Peter (Nancy), Jill (Geoff) and Derek (Kate).

Loved grandmother of Melody, Willow, Dylan, Hamish, Kirsten, Lorna, Hannah, Kesia and Ben, and loved great grandmother ...

John WESTALL ( Papa Smurf ) Passed away peacefully at Nelson Hospital on Tuesday 10^th September 2024.

Dearly loved husband of Pauline, for 52 years.

Loved father of Simon and Lauren, grandfather of Patrick.

A celebration of John’s life will be held at a later date.

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PICKERING Ronette  – died on Thursday 25^th July 2024. Over her 82 years she was a beloved first child, an older sister, a wife, a proud parent of three children, a passionate teacher, artist, and wonderful friend with a knack for sharing her curiosity and caring. Ronette always marvelled at her luck at ‘being here at all’ and died cont...

ZINDEL, Margaret Delia (  nee Morris ) – died suddenly at home on Sunday 1^st September 2024 aged 67. Dearly loved wife of Niels, mother to Shannon Morris and Nicholas Zindel. Loved sister to Jenny, Brian and Gabbie, loved niece to great aunty Shirley. Loved by the Morris and Zindel families.

A funeral service will be held at St ...

LAMOND Ngaire Jane – On August 29^th 2024 aged 84 years, passed peacefully at home surrounded by family. Loved wife of the late Ian and loved mother and mother-in-law of the late Brian and Camille, Roger and Naoko, Karen and Laurie, Susan and Richard. Loved nana to Celeste, Josh, Jess, Elle, Henry, Jerry, Kaito and Michi. Loved great na...

MORICE Nancy Vaughan – Passed away peacefully at home on the 1st September 2024 aged 95.

Adored mother of Dale ( deceased ) and Julie, Julie and John, Shane and Bernadette.

Beloved nan of Tracey, Renee, Aaron and Caeden, and great nan to 6 great grandchildren.

Time and date of a memorial service to be advised.

No flowe...

BRICE Jarvis Hamilton, Codger to his friends and family.

Passed away peacefully at home on Monday 26^th August 2024 aged 86.

Much loved husband, brother, father, stepfather, grandfather, and uncle.

Will be sadly missed by all who knew him.

According to Codgers wishes a private cremation has taken place.

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FLEMING John Martin, 18.01.1941 – 28.08.2024

Loving husband of Jenny for 63 years.

Proud father, father-in-law to Michelle and John, Donna and Brent, Aaron and Jo, and Poppa to 8 grandchildren and 3 great grand children.

In respect of John’s wishes no funeral will be held.

Jenny and the family also wish to thank the wonderfu...

MORRISON Marie Jeanette – passed peacefully on Wednesday 14^th August 2024 aged 86, at Oakwoods Retirement Village. Dearly loved wife of the late Bill, mother of Colleen Kerrison(Tasmania), Judy Plum and Debbie Struthers (Westport). Loved grandmother and great grandmother. As per Marie’s request there will be no funeral service.

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POWNALL Bronwyn – peacefully at home on 3^rd August 2024, aged 71.  Dearly loved Mum to Nikki, and Mitch.  Loved gran to Dante and Asija; and Vaun.  Loved sister to Darryl.  A graveside service for Bronwyn will be held at Marsden Valley Cemetery, Marsden Valley Road, Stoke, Nelson on Monday 12th August 2024 at 12.00pm.

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EASTON James Robert ( Jim ) passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family on Monday 5^th August 2024 aged 78 after a short illness. Dearly loved husband of Heather of 56 years. Cherished father and father-in-law of Paula and Tony ( Welsh ), Mark and Lisa, Suzanne and Ian, and grandfather of four. Will be sadly missed. A private crem...

CALLAGHAN Andrea – passed away at Nelson Tasman Hospice on Sunday 21^st July 2024 surrounded by her loving family.

A loved mother, grandmother, sister and friend.

As per Andrea’s wishes a private service has been held.

Friends and family are welcome to celebrate Andy’s life on Thursday 25^th July 2024, at ...

KILGOUR Patricia Muriel – passed peacefully away in the early morning of Friday 12^th July 2024, following a brief illness. A dearly loved mother of Campbell, mother-in-law of Karen, and grandmother of Caitlin, Niamh, and Imogen. A treasured wife of the late Gordon. In accordance with Patricia’s wishes a memorial will be held for family...

KING-TURNER Desmond Patrick – Died peacefully on Tuesday 2nd July 2024, after a long illness. Loved husband of Julie. Much loved father and father-in-law of Darren, Missy, and the late Angi, Lisa and Ernie, Kymberly and Nick. Proud pop of Tyla, Liam, Claudia, Charlotte, Caroline, Vianne, Jules, and Élodie. Our heartfelt thanks for the loving care...

McGINN David – Aged 85, loved father, grand-father, uncle and brother.

Passed away peacefully surrounded by family on the Thursday 4th July 2024 at 10.45am

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Margaret Huia Pamela CUNINGHAM –  Passed peacefully away on Saturday the  6^th July at Oakwood’s Rest Home, Richmond, Tasman. Loved wife of the late William ( Bill) Cuningham. Loved by all her niece’s and nephew’s. According to Margaret’s wishes’ a private cremation has been held and a family memorial will be held in Christchurch at a d...

KING Margaret Anne – passed peacefully on Wednesday 3^rd July 2024. Dearly loved daughter of the late Roger and Valerie King. Loved sister of Carolyn and Errol Shirtliff. Much loved aunty of Tegan and great aunt to Oliver, Erin and Liliana. As per Margaret’s wishes a private cremation has been held and a private memorial service w...

MAITLAND John Alexander – 08.04.1939 – 14.04.2024

It is with sadness we announce that John passed away on Friday 14th June 2024, with family by his side.  Now at peace after a life well lived, but deeply missed by all.

Much loved father & father-in-law of Andrew & Jacqui, Kirk & Doris, Fiona & Tim, and granddad to Ho...

GUARD Allan – 100 years old, passed away at Green Gables, Nelson on Monday 10^th June 2024. Dearly loved husband of the late Pamela. Loved father of the late Shirley, loved father-in-law of Fred and loved grandfather of Tania, Craig, Dion, Blair and Hamish. Also, great grandfather and great great grandfather of many more. Allan will be ...

HARGREAVES, Barbara – 13.05.1939 – 04.06.2024

It is with great sadness we acknowledge the passing of Barbara.

Loved wife of Michael, cherished mother and mother-in-law of Felicity and Aaron (Waihi), Bridget and Peter (UK), Emily and Mark (Picton), Kirsty and Serge (Belgium) and deceased son Tim. Proud grandmother of Sam, Caitl...

SANDERS Joan – peacefully at her home after a short illness surrounded by her family, aged 96 years.  Dearly loved wife of the late Fred.  Loved mother and mother-in-law of Peter and Marion, Barry and Pam, David and Sherrill, Philip and Leone Clements.  Adored Gran to her 12 grandchildren and GG to her 19 great grandchildren.  In lieu of flowers,...

MILLER William John ( John ) – On May 25, at Tasman Rest Home, after a long illness, aged 63. Loved son of the late George Miller and brother of the late Corrina Miller. 

TAYLOR Avis – died peacefully in Nelson surrounded by family on 19^th May 2024, aged 91.  Wife of the late Rusty.  Mother and mother in law of Lee and Gary, Gay and Rocky, Bruce, Jan and Steve.  Nana of Craig, Kylee, Brent, Scott, Smith, Lawson, AJ, Tayla, Leah, Meg and partners.  Great-Nana to 8.  A private farewell has been held. ‘Cheers to...

BRON Jean Patricia  – Passed away peacefully on Sunday 12^th May 2024.

Daughter of the late Jim and Beulah Sixtus.

Loved Mother and Mother-in-law to Steph and Christian Le Gros, Andrew and Tara Bron.

Sister of Nellie and George Reid (deceased), Margaret and Michael Hunt, Eileen and Edwin Heatherbell (deceased), Dona...

1.11.1955 – 12.05.2024.

PHIPPS Stephen Desmond ” Steve” – Eldest son of the late Des and Dawn Phipps.

Loved brother and brother-in-law of Lyn and Wayne Thorne, Donna and Kevin Freeman, Warren and Kris Phipps, Steve and Carol Dolan, Jackie Dolan and Trevor Mowat, Geoff Dolan.

Son-in-law to Pauline Dolan

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11.11.1955 – 12.05.2024.

Much loved husband and friend of Sue.

Loving Dad to Nathaniel and Amanda Phipps. Candice and Shane Warman, Karina Rako, Jason Rako and Myo Thein.

Treasured Pop to all of his Grandkids.

Steve’s celebration of life is being held on Thursday 16th May 2024 2pm, at The Waimea Old Boys Rugby Cl...

MEAD Neville Ernest – left the world peacefully on Saturday 4th May 2024 watching his beloved Crusaders. Loved husband of the late Moira. Loved dad of Kevin, Raewynne and Bryce. Father-in-law of the late Yvonne. Grandad of Rachel, Jamie, Katie, Ross and David, and the late Terry, Poppa of Shane, Hayley and Jack. Loved by all his extended family. ...

 

PRENDERGAST Barry James – On Monday, 6th May 2024, at The Wood, Nelson. Beloved youngest son of the late John & Jean.  Much loved brother of Linda & Graham (Australia) & the late John.  Loved uncle and great uncle of his nieces & nephews.  Aged 64 years

Special thanks to the staff in CCW wing at The Wood for y...

We are sad to announce the passing of James Calvin Bates III of Nelson. He died aged 75 on Thursday 2^nd May 2024. James passed away supported by family and close friends after a battle with cancer. There will be a closed and private service on Sunday 5^Th May 2024.

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Euan Young – Sunday April 28th 2024 at Nelson Public Hospital. Loved husband of Pamela, father of Amanda and Thomas, father-in-law of Susan and Peter, grandfather to Daniel, Benjamin, Kate and Tom. Private cremation to take place this week.

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TAIT Nola – Died peacefully on Saturday 27th April 2024 aged 88 years old. From Harley Road, Tasman. Her funeral will be at Hills Community Church, 122 Aranui Road, Mapua on Wednesday 1st May 2024 at 2pm. All friends and family are welcome to join us celebrating her well lived life.

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CLARK Norma Mae – passed away peacefully at Nelson Hospital on 23^rd December 2023, in her 85^th year.  Dearly loved wife of the late Neville George.  Much loved Mum and mother in law of Deborah and Keen Yee; Stephen and Vikki Adam; Dee Sabatini and Glen Hodgson.  A treasured Nana to Aaron and Kathryn, Mikayla and Michael; Christoph...

BURBIDGE Keith – suddenly at home on 21^st November 2023, in his 97^th year.

Loving husband, father, father-in-law, grandfather and great grandfather of the late Melva; Linda and Owen Feary, Tony and Yvonne, Graeme and Maretta, Murray and Judy, and his grandchildren and great grandchildren.

Messages c/- 6 Kingi P...

INGLESON Vivienne – on November 23^rd 2023. Surrounded by her family. Dearly Loved wife of Charles.

Much loved mother of Claire and the late Brendan. Grandmother of Ashleigh and Fraser. Great Grandmother of Sophie, Harry and Lucy.

A private cremation has taken place.

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JELLYMAN Pauline – on November 15,  2023 in her 86^th year.  Died peacefully at Nelson Hospital surrounded by her family.  Loved and cherished wife and companion of Barry for over 50 years . Dearly loved mother and mother-in-law of Victoria; Phillip and Oh (Thailand).  Loved grandmother of Jasmine.  At Pauline’s request a private cremat...

HILL Karen – suddenly at home on 2^nd November 2023, aged 56 years.  Much loved daughter, mother, sister and friend.  A Memorial Gathering for family and friends will be held at Zatori, 2321 Takaka-Collingwood Highway, Collingwood on Wednesday 8^th November 2023. You are welcome to arrive from 1pm, and speeches will begin at 2pm. Al...

KELLY Rory Patrick – died 31^st October suddenly but peacefully at Nelson Hospital after a short battle with cancer, aged 69.  Always loved husband of Teena.  Stepfather of Stephen and Rebecca.  Furdaddy of his adored Ruby and Gracie.  Beloved elder son of Pat Kelly (dec) and Kathleen Kelly (dec).  Sadly missed brother of Sean (dec), Shona, T...

CURRIE, William Allan – On September 29th, 2023, at home in his 93rd year.

Loving husband and soulmate to the Late Orma.

Much loved father and father-in-law of Michael (Deceased) and Francine, Kevin and Jenny, Graeme and Wendy, and Richard.

Treasured Grandfather to his 8 grandchildren and their partners, and 9 great-grandchil...