Obituaries

Neville (RED) James DAWSON

25/11/2024
On November 25, 2024, peacefully at home, aged 63 years. Much loved husband and best friend of Kathleen, loved and adored father and father-in-law of Sarah and Willy, Caroline and Freddie, the best Grandad ever of Kees and Bryn; and Lottie and Cormac...
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Evelyn Rahi SCHWASS

29/11/2024
On Friday, November 29, 2024, our beloved Ev passed away peacefully at home in the arms of her loving family. Daughter of Mahirini Wiari Poni Paul Kiki Kahukura and Jesse Panatahi Wanahi Wallace, sister to eight siblings, including Joyce who has been...
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Geoffrey Arthur 'Geoff' WARREN

30/11/2024
On November 30, 2024, passed away peacefully at Ellesmere Hospital, in his 82nd year.  Dearly loved husband of the late Shirley, much loved father and father-in-law of Nicki and Craig, and the late John, adored Pop of Catie, Rebecca and Shea, and lo...
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Patricia Margaret “Pat” PENROSE

20/11/2024
Died peacefully, following a short illness, on November 20, 2024, aged 82 years, with family at her side. Dearly loved wife of the late Ivan, loved mother and mother-in-law of David and Tracey Penrose, and Diane and Steve Mackle, cherished Nana to La...
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Lynley Edith YOUNG

26/11/2024
On November 26, 2024, with her family present when she died, aged 91 years. Wife of the late Simon, Mum of Sarah, Jim, Bill, Eleanor, and Tom, Grandma of Eleanor, and James; Max, and Arthur; Sam, and Emma. Thank you to the staff of Chatswood Retireme...
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Rylvia Margaret POLLARD

26/11/2024
On Tuesday November 26, 2024, passed away peacefully in Christchurch, aged 87 years. Dearly loved wife of Jon. Much loved mother and mother-in-law of Ross, Geoff and Louise, Karen and Michael, and Andrew. Beloved Grandma to Ben and Sam, Alex and Elea...
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Gloria Dawn HANSEN

28/11/2024
Passed away at her home on Thursday, November 28, 2024, aged 91 years. Adored wife of Neill, dearly loved Mum and mother-in-law of Glenn and Musique, Pamela and Allan, and Kim and Paul, and much loved Grandma of Matt, Jordan, and Josiah; Emma, and Ca...
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Rodrigo Sabalza AVILA

22/11/2024
On November 22, 2024, surrounded by his loving family, peacefully at Christchurch Hospital after a short battle with cancer, aged 75 years. Dearly loved husband of Yolanda, much loved and adored father and father-in-law of Roland and Sue, Rona and Ta...
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Brian Robert HAYMAN

25/11/2024
It is with great sorrow we announce the passing of our much loved Brian on November 25, 2024, aged 84 years. Husband of Judie Hayman (nee Josland), father and father-in-law of Laetitia and John, Warren and Yayong, Stephanie and Brett, Grandad of Jess...
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Julian “Jay” THORPE

15/11/2024
Passed away at Summerset at Avonhead, on November 15, 2024, aged 88 years. Loved husband of Anne, father of Peter (deceased), and Nicola, Poppa Jay of Chloe and Olivia. Stepfather of Andrew and Wendy, Hamish, Megan and Craig, and Poppa Jay of Zoe and...
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Gerald ‘Gerry’ Anton DAVIS

21/11/2024
09/03/1973 -21/11/2024 Kia hiwa rā, kia hiwa rā! Kua taki te koukou o te ruru. Kua riro atu rā tētahi i te rika kaha aituā. E te uri o Te Takutai o te Tītī Moe mai, okioki mai rā. Gerry passed suddenly in his sleep, at his h...
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Beverley Hazel REID

24/11/2024
On Sunday, November 24, peacefully at Lady Wigram, two days before her 87th birthday, with her daughters by her side. Loved Mum and mother-in-law of Susan and Rex, Philippa and Hamish, and Sally and Nigel, adored Grandma of Rupert, Max, Annabel, Jere...
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Vicki Lillian TAYLOR

22/11/2024
On Friday, November 22, 2024, at home, after a short illness, aged 61 years. Loved daughter of Berrice and the late David, loved sister and sister-in-law of Warren and Jenny (Perth), and Judy and Russell, loved aunt and great-aunt of Laura, Nicole, M...
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John Alfred BERRY

24/11/2024
On November 24, 2024, Dad, aged 70 years, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his five children Melissa, Tania, Karin, Dani, and Joey.  Much loved father, grandfather and great-grandfather.  A friend to many.  Gone now, to catch up with Nana and...
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Derek Craig RIVE

23/11/2024
On November 23, 2024, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his close family, aged 52 years. Much loved Dad of Matthew, and Katie Rive, beloved son of Ian Rive and Sheryl Miller, loved brother of Phil Rive, Robyn Miller, and Trudy Miller. A specia...
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Ngaire Helen WILSON

23/11/2024
Passed away on Saturday, November 23, 2024, at Summerset at Avonhead. Loved wife and best friend of Alex, for 70 years, loving mother and mother-in-law of Shona and Philip, Jo and the late John, Andrew and Brenda, Simon and Jane, and Al and Rachel. P...
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Nigel PATTON

19/11/2024
On November 19, 2024, after a brave fight, at home with his family, aged 69 years. Much loved husband of Viv, father of Mark, Ben, and Jenny, Grandpa to Floyd, Roma, and Nikau, and brother of Mike. Many thanks to his supportive colleagues at the Haem...
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Gerard Austin LYSAGHT

24/11/2024
On November 24, 2024, died peacefully at Nurse Maude, Merivale, aged 75 years. Dearly loved and cherished husband of Marie, loved and deeply respected father and father-in-law of Mark and Nikki, Christopher and Jocelyn, much loved grandfather of Kaiy...
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Ivy Elvina ELLIS

19/11/2024
On Tuesday 19th November our dear Mum, having been so strong for so long, slipped gently away to join Dad in time for their 72nd wedding anniversary. She (our Mum Ivy) was the beloved wife of Dad, the late Stan for nearly 70 years. Much loved, and de...
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David Ross WYNN

19/11/2024
On November 19, 2024, at Christchurch Hospital, with his family by his side. Adored husband of Kay, dearly loved father of Deborah, and Robert, much loved father-in-law of Jackie, cherished Da of Olivia, Kate, Brianna, Benjamin, Emily, Hannah, Ella, ...
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