Tributes
Giving tribute to those who have passed.
Tom Laffey
Date of Death: 13th September 2019
Date of Service: 20th September 2019
Jim Cochrane
Date of Death: 12th September
Date of Service: 17th September 2019
Passed away peacefully on 12th September 2019, aged 78 years. Much loved father and father-in-law of John and Suzie, and Mark and Joanne. Grandad to Jamie, Jorja, Jai, Kaleb and Ethan. A service for Jim will be held at Grahams Funeral Home Chapel, West Street, Tuakau on Tuesday 17th September, at 1:00pm, followed by private cremation. Read more...
Margaret Lynette (Lyn) Watson
Date of Death: 14th September 2019
Date of Service: Thursday 19th September at 10am
Passed away peacefully at The Palms Resthome in Pukekohe on Saturday 14th September 2019. A loving mother, sister and grandmother; will be very sadly missed. A farewell service for Lyn will be held at Grahams Chapel, 31 West Street, Pukekohe, on Thursday 19th September at 10am. All communications to debra@grahamsfunerals.co.nz ... Read more...
John Leslie Sullivan
Date of Death: Wednesday 11th September 2019
Date of Service: Tuesday 17th September at 2pm
Found peace after battling a long illness, surrounded by loved ones on Wednesday 11th September, 2019. Much loved husband of Tuliana, and the late Mary. Loved father of Rosemary and Mike, Andrea and Glen, Helen and Darryn, Mila, and Leslie. Loved Grandad of Karl, Natasha, Zoe, Brodie, Ella, Chloe, Tessa, Meg, Jack, Pippa, Bru, Joziahs, Jayliana, and Eli. We'll miss you, dad... Read more...
Myrtle Tomlinson
Date of Death: 7th September 2019
Date of Service: Private Family Service
On 7th September 2019, peacefully at Palms Hospital, Pukekohe, aged 93 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Geoff Tomlinson and loved partner of the late Wally Brown, adored mother of Trevor and Shirley (TeAroha) and Lynne and William Cooper(Tuakau). Much loved Nan of Ilesha, Erena and Blair and her 7 great grandchildren. At Myrtle's request a private cremation has been held. All communica... Read more...
Ann Gardner
Date of Death: 7th September 2019
Date of Service: Wednesday 11th september at 10 am
Oke Ann (Ann). Passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family on Saturday 7th September 2019 in her 81st year. Dearly loved wife of Norman, loving mum of Julie (late), Nigel and Lisa, and loved sister of Ngaire Barlow. "Don't grieve for me, I have had a good life" In memory of Ann, donations to the St John Ambulance Fund, PO Box 703, Pukekohe, would be... Read more...
Gary Frank Shapleski
Date of Death: Tuesday 3rd September 2019
Date of Service: Saturday 7th September at 12 noon
Passed away peacefully in his 80th year at CHT Resthome in Waiuku on Tuesday 3rd of September 2019. Much loved husband of the late Sandra; dad to Marc and Cherie, and fantastic grandad to Jinelle and Jared.
Christine Beck
Date of Death: 31st August 2019
Date of Service: 5th September
Chrissie passed away on 31st August 2019, aged 57 years.
Rosemary Carthew Schwed
Date of Death: 1st September 2019
Date of Service: Saturday 7th September at 11.30 am
(nee Phillips). Passed away peacefully on the 1st September 2019 at Palms Hospital, Pukekohe, in her 94th year. Cherished wife of the late Stefan, beloved mother and mother-in-law of Janusz and Eva (Warsaw), Caroline and Graham Williams, Nicky and Ron Gordon, John and Keri, Michael and Lynell, and Sarah and Pa... Read more...
Lorna Liefting
Date of Death: 30th August 2019
Date of Service: to be confirmed
Passed away on 30th August 2019, aged 86 years. Loved wife of Frank. Loved mother of Robert, Christine, the late Howard, Sheridan and Rosalie. Grandmother to Alice, Jed, Zane, Roxane, Gabrielle, Leah and Scott.
Colin John (John) Powell
Date of Death: Sunday 25th August 2019
Date of Service: Thursday 29th August 2019 at 10am
Passed away on Sunday 25th August 2019 at Middlemore Hospital, aged 77. Loved husband of Rae. Father of Maren and the late Richard, Grandfather of Donovan.
Alan Walter McGough
Date of Death: 21st July 2019
Date of Service: Tuakau on 30th August at 11.00 am
Passed away on 21st July 2019 at Possum Bourne Retirement Village, Pukekohe, aged 86 years. Loved husband of the late Elva, Dad of Malcolm, Stuart, Ian and Grant, Granddad of eight grandchildren and five great grandchildren. A Memorial Service to celebrate Alan's life will be held at Grahams Funeral Home Chapel, West St, Tuakau on 30th August at 11.00 am. The family wish to rec... Read more...
Glenys Joy Bennett
Date of Death: 22nd August 2019
Date of Service: 29th August 2019
Passed away suddenly on the 22nd August 2019, aged 55 years. Loved wife of the late Royden, and daughter of the late Ann and Stan Stockley. Loved mum of Natalia and the late Sean. Loved Grandma to Caitlin, Damian and Alyssa. A service for Glenys will be held at Grahams Funeral Home Chapel on Thursday 29th August, at 9:00am.
Nancy Wilson
Date of Death: 21st August 2019
Date of Service: 27th August 2019
Passed away on 21 August 2019, aged 96 years. Much loved wife of the late Arthur. Loved mother of John and Garry. Mother-in-law of the late Donna, and Karon, and mother-in-law to be of Barbara. Loved Grandma to her 8 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. Special thanks to the Ward 2 staff at Middlemore Hospital. A service is to be held at Grahams Funeral Home Chapel, West ... Read more...
Paul Samuel Te Tukaha Anaru
Date of Death: Thursday 22nd August 2019
Date of Service: Wednesday 28th August at 10am
Taken tragically as a result of a car accident in Tuakau on Thursday 22nd August. Much loved husband of Angela (Fluffy); proud father of Jeremy, Toby, Adrian, Grace and Chloe; best mate of Mason; and loved by Granny and Gramps. A service to farewell Paul will be held at Grahams Chapel, West St, Tuakau, on Wednesday 28th August at 10am. Paul will be returned home w... Read more...
Sidney Robert Owen
Date of Death: 21st August 2019
Date of Service: 24th August 2019
Of Waiau Pa, on 21 August 2019. Much loved husband of the late Pat, Dad of Barry, Raewyn and Alan Copsey, David and May, Grandad to Tayler and Selina. Funeral to be held at the Waiau Pa Hall, cnr Waiau Pa and McKenzie Roads on Saturday 24 August at 1.00pm followed by burial at Waiau Pa Cemetery, cnr Seagrove and McKenzie Roads. Rest in Peace Dad. ... Read more...
Lorna Grace Tilsley (nee Lipsham and Trembath).
Date of Death: Sunday 18th August 2019
Date of Service: Saturday 24th August 2019 at 2pm
Born January 20, 1937. Passed away suddenly at home on Sunday 18th August 2019. Beloved mother of Virginia, Debbie, Rodney, Paul, and Angelea; and beloved mother in law of Phillip, Jill, Grace and Darrin. Nana to Allyson, Shelleyann, Bryce, Melissa, Jeremy, Luke, Leighton, David, Matthew, Kyle, Axel, Holley, Hannah, and Jemma. Also a loving Great Grandmother and Great Great Gr... Read more...
Annie Campbell Watt
Date of Death: 10th August 2019
Date of Service: Friday, 16th August 2019 at 11.00 am.
Annie Campbell (nee Kidd). Formerly Charles. Passed away peacefully on the 10th August 2019 aged 99 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Ernie Charles and Bill Watt. Much loved mother and mother-in-law of Ben (deceased), Richard and Lisa, Clive and Philippa and grandmother of Pete and Krissy, Nicki and Tim, Mike and Charley, Mark and Helen, Andrew and Linda, Olivia and Travis and "old... Read more...
Colleen Elizabeth Cathro
Date of Death: 9th August 2019
Date of Service: 26th August 2019
13 July 1936 to 9 August 2019 Passed away peacefully on 9 August 2019. Beloved wife of the late Peter and loved sister of Dennis, the late Peter, and Terence. Cherished aunt of Pauline and Peter, Grant and Leonora, Bridget, Dianne and Paul, Kevin and Dale, and David and Jennifer. Relatives and friends are invited to attend the funeral which will be held on Friday 16 Aug... Read more...
Marie Fleming
Date of Death: 10th August 2019
Date of Service: to be confirmed
Passed away on the 10th August 2019, aged 68 years.
Frances Elaine Keys
Date of Death: 6th August 2019
Date of Service: Monday 12th August 2019 at 11.00 am
KEYS, Frances Elaine (nee Hall). 6th August 2019 at Lansdowne Hospital, Howick, Fran passed away in the presence of family and friends. Muched loved mother of Peter, and twins Russell (late) and Neil, loving Gran to her four grandchildren. "Mum, you were greatly loved and cherished, may your spirit soar forever free". Please wear bright colours. Dearly loved by your brothers and sist... Read more...
Gay Duursma
Date of Death: Sunday 4th August 2019
Date of Service: Tuesday 13th August at 1.00 pm
DUURSMA, Geertje (Gay) (nee Schuite). Passed away on Sunday 4th August 2019 with her daughter by her side, at Possum Bourne Village, Pukekohe, aged 87 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Albert, cherished Mum of Rita and George Parker, and the late John, adored Oma of Diane, Rebecca, Lance and Gary and great Oma of 6 great grandchildren. A service for Gay will be held at Grahams F... Read more...
Wendy Robinson
Date of Death: 5th August 2019
Date of Service: Monday 12th August at 1.00pm
ROBINSON, Gwendoline Anne (Wendy) (nee Burney). Went to be with her Lord, in her 80th year, on Monday 5th August, 2019, surrounded by her loving family. Dearly loved wife of Tommy. Loving mother of Margaret, Thomas, Barry and Wenda. Devoted grandmother and great grandmother. Daughter of James (late) and Norah (late) McBurney. Sister of Valerie (late) and Samuel (late) McBurney. Sister i... Read more...
Bernard Fisher
Date of Death: 6th August 2019
Date of Service: Monday 12th August 2019
Fisher Bernard (Bernie) Unexpectedly at Middlemore Hospital, after a short illness, on August 6th 2019, aged 86. Loved husband of Margaret. Loved father of Maureen and the late David, Michael and Tracy, and Sharon. Dear Poppa of eleven grandchildren and nearly nineteen great grandchildren. A service for Bernie will be held at St Anthony's Catholic Church, Kent St, Waiuku, on Monday 12th August at... Read more...
Yvonne Cornelie Winckel
Date of Death: 2nd August 2019
Passed away peacefully on 2nd August 2019 at Possum Bourne Village, Pukekohe. Dearly loved wife of the late Gus, very much loved mother of Shayne, Jean-Paul and Michael. A special thanks to the carers at Possum Bourne. As per Yvonne's wishes a private family farewell has been held.
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