Tributes
Giving tribute to those who have passed.
Robert Joseph McMiken (Bob)
Date of Death: 10th September 2020
Passed away on 10th September 2020 at Possum Bourne Village, Pukekohe, aged 83 years. Dearly loved husband of the late Joan, treasured Dad of Jayne, Rachael and Al, Maria and Wayne (late), Louise and Blair, and cherished Poppa of Lily-Rose, Devlin, Bella and Arna-Mae. A service for Bob will be held on Friday, due to COVID restrictions, please phone Jayne on 021 02761739 or Grahams Fu... Read more...
Shirley Hazel Hill
Date of Death: 16th September 2020
Date of Service: 19th September 2020
12.03.1933 - 16.09.2020 Passed away after a short illness, at Middlemore Hospital, on 16th September 2020. Much loved wife of the late Frank. Loved mother and mother in law of Bruce and Tracie Hill, Kathy and Graeme Edwards, Carolyn and Kevin Hawkins, and Valerie and Trevor Wilkie. Loved nana and great nana. Special thanks to the staff at Middlemore Hospital. A service to celebrate Shirley's li... Read more...
Constance Jean Wells (Connie) (nee Liddy)
Date of Death: 10th September 2020
Wife of the late Rex Orme Wells. On September 10th 2020. Loved mother and friend of Fred, Melva and Hilton, Jim and Shona. Rest in peace flower lady. There will not be a funeral. In lieu of flowers you could make a donation to Blind Low Vision New Zealand. Read more...
Shane Francis Tasker
Date of Death: 11th September 2020
Date of Service: By invitation only
Born October 04, 1959. Passed away on September 11, 2020. Left us after a courageous battle. Loved husband of Karen, loving father of Rachael, Mandy, Nicole and their partners. Grandad to 5 grandsons. Oldest son of Trevor and Joy. Due to current Covid restrictions, Shane's service is by invitation only. It will be recorded and live streamed for those unable to attend in person. For... Read more...
Kathryn Mahan
Date of Death: 4th September 2020
Date of Service: TBC
Karen Scott
Date of Death: 6th September 2020
Date of Service: Private
09.07.1958 - 06.09.2020 aged 62 years. Passed away peacefully after a 20 month battle, at home, surrounded by her loving husband and daughters. Loving wife of Brian, and loving mother and mother-in-law of Jess and Matt, and Hannah-Marie and Tom. Adored GG of India, Marleigh and Roman. Due to Covid restrictions a private service will take place and a memorial service to be held at a later date.&... Read more...
Richard Alfred Martin (Dick)
Date of Death: 5/9/2020
Date of Service: Private
Passed away unexpectedly at Waikato Hospital on September 5th 2020. Aged 84. Dearly loved husband of Joy. Loved dad of Leanne and Andrew, David, Larry and Amy. Loved poppy of Jaimee andAddisyn. A private family service will be held. A memorial service later as Covid restrictions ease. All communications to Mark at Grahams Funeral Services Read more...
David George Grainger
Date of Death: 4th September 2020
Date of Service: Private
Thomas Hodgson (Tom)
Date of Death: 2nd September 2020
Date of Service: Private
Dorothy Grace Hyland
Date of Death: 29th August 2020
Passed away peacefully on 29th August 2020, aged 92 years. Beloved wife of Bruce and much loved mother and mother-in-law of Mary and Michael, Fiona and Murray, Ian (deceased) and Debbie, and Joan. Nana Dot to Lyndon, Brendon, Hunter, Cole, Alex, and Ben. Due to Level 2 restrictions a private family service will be held. Thank you to the staff at Keringle Park for Dorothy's care ove... Read more...
Christine Helena Price (nee Cullen)
Date of Death: 26th August 20202
Date of Service: Private family service
Passed away suddenly at Auckland Hospital on the 26th of August, 2020, aged 57. Much loved wife of John, and beloved mother of Nicola and Michael. Loved sister of Julie and Gillian. Through her passion for early childhood teaching, Christine has touched the lives of many. Due to current circumstances, a private servicewill be held. "We love you, we adore you, and you will be missed s... Read more...
Mervyn Leslie Pyne
Date of Death: 29th August 2020
Date of Service: Private
Passed away on 29th August 2020, aged 86 years, at Pukekohe Hospital. Much loved husband of Joan. Loved father and father-in-law of Garry and Linda, the late Murray and Rose, Janice and the late Dave, Malcolm and Dawn, Susan and Shane, Catherine and John, Greg and Jo. Loved Poppa to all of his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Due to Covid restrictions a private service will be held. All comm... Read more...
Reilly Webber
Date of Death: 25th August 2020
Date of Service: Monday 31st August
WEBBER, Reilly Alexander Mills (Dannielle). Aged 22 years, sadly lost her battle to mental health issues, on Tuesday, 25 August. She was dearly loved by Abby, Geoff, Lily and Katie as well as family and friends worldwide. Reilly was a kind soul who took time to help others and touch lives in only the best of ways. Her passing will leave a huge hole in our hearts and her kindness, intelligence... Read more...
Stephen Hugh Morrow
Date of Death: 23rd August 2020
Date of Service: Thursday 3rd September 2020
Passed away on 23 August 2020, at Middlemore Hospital, with Bruce and Shona at his side. Aged 61. Loved son of June and the late Dawson, dearly loved brother of Bruce and Sessni, Shona and Mark. Dearly loved uncle of Matt and Rosie, Jayne and Pete, and Grant. Great uncle of Lucy. Stephen will be sorely missed by all his family. RIP. A service will be held on Thursday 3rd September 2020, a... Read more...
Caroline Lillian Elsie Armstrong
Date of Death: 24th August 2020
Date of Service: 2nd September 2020
Passed away at Possum Bourne Village, Pukekohe on August 24th 2020, in her 80th year. Beloved wife and best friend of Dave for 60 years. Dearly loved mum of Martin and Malinda, Kelvin and Karyn. Dear nana to Kate, Josh, Nicole and Jordan and Grandma to James, Lauren and Claire. Loved sister of Barb and Elder, Ian and Leslie, Bruce, Ro... Read more...
Bert Robertson
Date of Death: 18th August 2020
Date of Service: Private
Passed away peacefully on 18th August 2020, aged 80 years. Much loved husband of the late Erlene. Treasured father and father in law of Mark and Carol, and Dene and Francie. Devoted and loving Poppa of Drew and Mel, Trent and Sonya, Brooke and Bryce, Brady and Courtney, Sharn and Daniel, Sara, Liam, and Ronan. Great Poppa Bert to Jack. You've left us with unforgettable memories and your l... Read more...
Edna Wadsworth (nee Rogers)
Date of Death: Sunday 16th August 2020
Passed away peacefully on Sunday 16th August at CHT Waiuku, aged 92. Dearly loved wife of the late Clifford Charles (Cliffy). Loved mother of Bruce & Sandy, Derrel & John. Nana of Kate, Newton, Bradley, Jenny, Loren. And Nana Ed to all of her great grandchildren. Forever in our thoughts. At peace now. A private cremation to be held. A celebration of Edna's life wil... Read more...
Raymond Earl (Ray)
Date of Death: 16th August 2020
Aged 80. Died 16th August 2020 at Middlemore Hospital after a short illness with his family by his side. Much loved husband of 61 years to Joyce, father and father-in-law of Michael and Christine, Phillip and Irena, Deborah and Mark, Poppa of Brittany and Joshua, brother of Alan, and Denny (deceased at age five), Uncle of Christopher, Alison, Susan and Brian and their families. ... Read more...
David John Vincent
Date of Death: 11th August 2020
Date of Service: To be confirmed
Passed away suddenly on 11 August 2020. Aged 82 years. Beloved husband and soulmate of Rae for 59 years. Loving father and father in law of Bruce and Fiona, Dianne, Rey, Alison and Ian, Colin. Cherished grandfather of Melissa and Phil, Rhys, Holly, Joshua and Sarah, Thomas, Stephanie and Mark, Maria, Abigail, Sarah, Hannah. Funeral service to be advised due to Covid 19. All communications to A... Read more...
Stella Harley (nee Hawes)
Date of Death: 5th August 2020
Date of Service: Private family service
Passed away on 5th August 2020, aged 90. Loving wife of the late Arthur Harley, wonderful mother of David and Judy, Hilton and Elmerie, Beryl and David, and Paul and Nicky. Wafa and Gran Gran to ten grandchildren, and Great Grandmother of Eva. A life well lived; loved and respected by many. We were so privileged to have you in our lives. rest peacefully with Arthur. Read more...
Arthur Richard McMillan
Date of Death: 5th August 2020
Date of Service: 13th August 2020 at 2pm
Passed away peacefully at Waikato Hospital with loved ones by his side, on 5th August 2020. Much loved husband of Sylvie, and adored dad of Johnny and Sue, Susie, and Debbie. Treasured Grandad of Chris, Crystal, Aaron, Jessica, Shane, Samy, Chanelle, and Guy, and Great Grandfather of Declan and Finn. "Will be missed, love you heaps." A service for Arthur will be held at Grahams... Read more...
Alexander Charles (Alec) Coulthard
Date of Death: 30th July 2020
Date of Service: 5th August 2020
Passed away at home on 30th July 2020. Loving husband of the late Connie. Father of Gary, Mark, Roy, Alex, and the late Wayne and Anne Marie. "You will always be in our hearts and minds, now you can rest in peace." A farewell service for Alec will be held at Grahams Chapel, 37 Kitchener Road, Waiuku on Wednesday 5th August at 11am. Read more...
Grace Charlotte Lawrence
Date of Death: 2nd August 2020
Date of Service: 7th August 2020
Passed away peacefully 2 August 2020 at Lakeside Retirement Lodge, aged 92 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Arthur (Harty). Very much loved mother and mother in law of Lorraine and Graham Bell, and Larry and Noni. Devoted grandmother to Lance and Erin Bell, Megan and Fraser McComb, Greg and Megan Bell and Issac. Special great grand mother to Kyle, Aidan and Carly, Isla, Georgia and ... Read more...
Ian Henderson
Date of Death: 1st August 2020
Date of Service: 6th August 2020
1 October 1944 - 1 August 2020 Passed away peacefully at Franklin Village, Pukekohe. Much loved father of Glenn, Wayne and Ross. Much loved father-in-law, grandfather, great-grandfather, uncle and friend. A service to celebrate Ian's life will be held at Grahams Funeral Home Chapel, West Street, Tuakau on Thursday 6 August, at 1pm, followed by private cremation. ... Read more...
Margaret Lyons
Date of Death: 28/7/2020
Date of Service: 3/8/2020
Passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday 28 July 2020 in her 81st year. Loving wife and best friend of the late Bruce. A loving and caring mum to Sarah and Matt, Rob (deceased) and Louise. A service will be held at St Mary on the Hill, Avon Road Pokeno on Monday 12 noon, then leaving for Pokeno Cemetery. ... Read more...
