Tributes
Giving tribute to those who have passed.
Paul Judson
Date of Death: 17th February 2020
Date of Service: 24th February 2020
Paul passed away at home, on the 17th of February 2020, aged 66 years.
Reginald (Rex) William Jones
Date of Death: 16th february 2020
Date of Service: Thursday 20th February at 1.00 pm
Born 19th January 1936, passed away peacefully surrounded by family at Franklin Memorial Hospital, Waiuku on 16th February 2020, aged 84 years. Dearly beloved husband of Joan, father and father- in-law of Shirley and Jim, Kerry and Tania, Angela and Malcolm, Frances and Jason, and loved by all his grand children and 9 great grandchildren. Big thank you to Franklin Memorial Hospital staff and Dr ... Read more...
Robert Harry (Bob) Lupton
Date of Death: 8th February 2020
Date of Service: 27th March 2020 at 2.00 pm
22.08.1965~08.02.2020 Bob wishes to advise that he has died. Bob hated funerals so isn't having one. Bob's had an amazing life with a loving family. Dearly loved husband of Edna, cherished Dad of Abigail and Michael, Britney and Joel, Ronel, Queenie and Russell, and a wonderful Granddad of Cedrick and Eimma Mhaye. In lieu of flowers donations to the Franklin Hospice Charitable Trust, PO... Read more...
Naomi Louise McRae
Date of Death: 15th February 2020
Date of Service: 20th February 2020
Passed away Saturday 15 February 2020. Loved and treasured only daughter of Ewen and Angela. Incredible sister to Alex and sister in law to Brit. Very special niece of Deb and cousin of Anton. Tragically taken too soon. Will be immeasurably missed by everyone. In lieu of flowers, donations to victimsupport.org.nz would represent Naomi's values. All communications to G... Read more...
Wendy Rita Faulkner
Date of Death: Wednesday 12th February 2020
Date of Service: Monday 18th February 2020
Passed away peacefully surrounded by family on 12 February 2020. She will be at home to be visited from Saturday 15 February until the funeral. The Service will be held at home on Monday 17 February at 2pm. All welcome. Any enquiries to Kiri on 027-233-0440.... Read more...
Riet van Leeuwen
Date of Death: 9th February 2020
Date of Service: Thursday 13th February at 1.30 pm
Jacobina Maria nee Beekhuizen Born 7th August 1928. Our dear Mum and Oma has passed away peacefully on Sunday 9th February 2020 in her 92nd year. Very much loved mother of Richard (deceased), Anthony and Linda, Astrid and Bruce, Ingrid and Ian. Special Oma of Michael, Adam, Graeme, Janine, Antony, Yvette and James. Great Oma of Saskia, Tarras, Olivia, Logan, I... Read more...
Joyce Madeline Lee (nee Hart)
Date of Death: 8th February 2020
Date of Service: Thursday 13th February at 11am
Passed away peacefully on 8th February 2020, aged 94 years. Much loved wife of the late Gordon. Loved mother of David, Graeme, Carolyn and Colin. Loved nana to her grandchildren and greatgrandchildren. A service to celebrate Joyce's life will be held at Grahams Funeral Home Chapel, West Street, Tuakau on Thursday 13th February, at 11:00am. Followed by interment at Pukekohe Cemete... Read more...
Stephen Danes
Date of Death: 5th February 2020
Date of Service: 10th February 2020
DANES Steve Regtl. No.444076 Prvt. 21st Batt. WW2 Passed away peacefully at Pukekohe Hospital, on 5th February 2020, with family by his side. Aged 97 years. Loving husband of May. Loved father and father-in-law of Graham and Val, Robin and Trevor. Loving grandad to Tim and Julie, Matt and Karen, Jared and Reanna; Lisa and Antony, Katrina and Amir. Loved great grandad of Toby, ... Read more...
Yvonne Margaret Wilcox
Date of Death: 4th February 2020
Date of Service: 8th February 2020
Wilcox Peg On February 4th 2020, peacefully in her 94th year. Darling wife and devoted best friend of Alan for 72 years. Dearly loved mother and mother in law of of Robert ( deceased) and Chris, nana of Leigh and Chris Jewell, Brent and Juliana and adored great nana of Oliver, Freida, Jesse, Hayden and Brody. &nb... Read more...
Heidi Setchfield
Date of Death: 1st February 2020
Date of Service: Sunday, 9th February at 1 pm
Passed awawy peacefully on 1st February 2020, aged 72 years. Dearly loved wife of Roy, mum and mum-in-law of Tammy and Blackie, Greg and Sheila, Hayden and Julie, Glenn and Calie and the late Darren. Adored Nana of Sebastian, Stephanie, Corey, Boston, Chloe, Samuel, Jayden, Jessalyn, Kourtney, Cody and Troy. In lieu of a funeral service, an informal get-together will be held on Sunday ... Read more...
Winifred Mary Perry (Mary)
Date of Death: Saturday 1st February 2020
Date of Service: Wednesday 5th February 2020
Passed away in her 93rd year at CHT Resthome, Waiuku. Much loved wife of the late Peter, and cherished mum of Bill and Ann.
Sarah Ann Ammundsen
Date of Death: 29th January 2020
Date of Service: Tuesday 4th February at 2.00 pm
(nee Ewings) Born 24th November 1956 passed away on 29th January 2020. Passed away peacefully at her home in Te Kauwhata. Beloved sibling of David and Bronwen, mother of Rohan and Sam, mother-in-law of Tara and Charlotte, and devoted Nana of Jade, Isobel, Hayley and Max. She will be sorely missed and always loved. Sarah's life will be celebrated at Grahams funeral Home Ch... Read more...
Tui Mills
Date of Death: 28th January 2020
Date of Service: 3rd February 2020
Tui Ivy MILLS Passed away suddenly at Franklin Memorial Hospital, Waiuku on Tuesday 28th January 2020, aged 86. Dearly loved wife of the late Graham (Millsy), cherished Mum of Christine and John Billman, Grahame and the late Julie, Warrick and Linney, Janet, Grant and Frances, adored Nanny of her grandchildren and great grandchildren. ... Read more...
Margaret Anne James
Date of Death: 29th January 2020
Date of Service: 7th February 2020
Margaret Anne JAMES Peacefully at Tararu Resthome, Thames, on 29th January 2020, Aged 87 years. Late of Miranda. Dearly loved wife of Donnell (Don), loved mother of Lis and Doug, Sewlyn and Carmella, Chris and Jolene, and late Vivian. Loving Grandma of Melanie and Robert, Daniel, Allanah and Wairemana, Callum and Mathew, and Great Grandmother of Lara and Evie, ... Read more...
Noel Gibson Stevens
Date of Death: 28th January 2020
Date of Service: 3rd February 2020
Noel Gibson Stevens Born 25.12.1927 Passed peacefully in his sleep 28 January 2020 in his 93rd year. Second son of Norman and Gladys Stevens. Only brother and family of the late Dudley Stevens. Dearly loved husband of Jeanette. Loving father of Gregory and Rachael. Father of Gregory and Jillian (Stevens), Grandfather of Matthew and Emma. ... Read more...
Cheryl Dwyer
Date of Death: 21st January 2020
Date of Service: 1st February 2020
Of Tuakau, aged 63 years. Passed away peacefully on 21st January 2020. Loving wife of Cameron Rodda, mother of Adelle and Leigh Pearce and mother in law to Amanda and Ian. Cherished gran to Kaitlyn, Georgie, Liam, Charlie and Rose. Funeral to be held at Grahams Funeral Home Chapel, West St, Tuakau, on Saturday 1st February, at 12 noon. Death leaves a heartache that no-one can heal. Love... Read more...
David Blackburn
Date of Death: 25th January 2020
Date of Service: 30th January 2020
A service for Dave will be held at Grahams Funeral Home Chapel, West Street, Tuakau on Thursday 30th January, at 11am. Read more...
Anna Holwerda
Date of Death: 25th January 2020
Date of Service: 31st January 2020
14 November 1932 - 25 January 2020 Loved wife of the late Jan (John), and dearest mother and mother in-law to Peter and Kaye and the late Yoka , John and Milenka, Rex, Mark and Wendy . Wonderful and devoted Beppe to 12 Grandchildren and 9 and a 1/2 great grandchildren. Loved and missed by family around the world. Zo geliefd nooit vergeten ... Read more...
Tot Sutton
Date of Death: 20th January 2020
Date of Service: 25th January 2020
Passed away peacefully on 20th January 2020, aged 98 years. Loved wife of the late George. Much loved mother and mother-in-law of Ken and Morag, Don, Glenys and Harry, Jeff and Kim, and Judy and Gary. Loved Nana Tot to Joanne and Brenda, Rochelle, Sheresa and Nicholas, Ben, Luke and Georgia, Annaliese and Adam, and to her 7 great-grandchildren. A service to celebrate Tot's lon... Read more...
Kim Ruscoe
Date of Death: Saturday 18th January 202
Date of Service: Thursday 23rd January 2020
On Saturday 18th January, Kim lost her battle with cancer, and passed away peacefully, surrounded by friends and family. Much loved mum of Jamie and Peter, Christina and Cameron, and Michael; sister of Raewyn and Philip, loved partner of Bruce, and adored nana of Charlotte. A service for Kim will be held in Tuakau at Grahams Chapel on West Street, on Thursday 23rd of January, 2020, a... Read more...
Francis Reginald Hyland
Date of Death: 19th January 2020
HYLAND, Francis Reginald (Frank).
(late of Waiau Pa) OnSunday19th January 2020, at Franklin Memorial Hospital, Waiuku, aged 77 years. Eldest son of Coral and Reginald, brother of Rodger, Reginald, Lorraine, Ronald and Paul.
At Franks request a private cremation will be held.
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Isabel Meekins
Date of Death: 16th January 2020
Date of Service: Thursday 23rd January at 1.00 pm
MEEKINS, Shirley Isabel (Bella). Passed away on 16th January 2020, at CHT Waiuku, surrounded by her family. Much loved wife of Brian (Lofty). Loved mother of Helen, Carol and Warwick. Loved by her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Special thanks to the staff at CHT Waiuku for their great care and attention. In lieu of flowers, donations to Parkinsons Society would be ap... Read more...
Rev Raymond Gordon Wicks
Date of Death: 15th January 2020
Date of Service: Tuesday 21st January at 2.00 pm
WICKS, Raymond Gordon (Ray) (Reverend). Peacefully in his sleep, at Franklin Village, on 15 January 2020 in his 90th year. Dearly loved husband of the late Kay. Loving Dad of Maurice and Uuree, Karen and Niels, Jeff and Susan, David and Sharon, Lesley and Darren, and the late Andrew. Loved Grandad ... Read more...
Thomas George McCann (George)
Date of Death: Tuesday 14th January 2020
Date of Service: Friday 24th of January at 3pm
Former Barber of Waiuku, passed away at home on Tuesday 14th January 2020. Much loved husband of Jackie, and father of Tracy. A service for George will be held at Grahams Chapel, West Street, Tuakau on Friday 24th of January at 3pm. As this will be a cremation and scattering of ashes on his favourite beach, donations to the SPCA in lieu of flowers are greatly appreciated.&... Read more...
Kingsford David Thomson
Date of Death: 12th January 2020
Date of Service: Friday, 17th January 2020 at 1.30 pm
THOMSON, Kingsford David (King). Regtl.No.204509 Sgt K Force Passed away at Franklin Memorial Hospital, Waiuku on 12th January 2020, aged 91 years. Dearly loved husband of Jocelyn. Loved father and father in law of Phillip, Colin and Joan, Michael and LeeAnn, Brian (deceased), Sharon and Andy, Dianna and Dave. Loved Grumps of many. A service to celebrate King's life will be ... Read more...
