Tributes
Giving tribute to those who have passed.
Doris Reeve
Date of Death: 23rd June 2021
Date of Service: 29th June 2021
Doris Ruth Reeve (Radburnd) In her 89th year of life, on the 23/06/21 passed away peacefully At home. Dearly loved wife of Owen for 66 1/2 years, loved mother and mother in law of David, Anne and the late Joe, Graeme, Jenny and the late Anne, much loved nana of 8 grand children and 21 great grand children. Service to be held a... Read more...
Parbati
Date of Death: 17th June 2021
Date of Service: 23rd June 2021
15th August 1948 - 17th June 2021. Passed away suddenly at home in Tuakau. Much loved mother of Moreen, and all her family in Fiji. Parbati's service was held at Grahams Chapel in Tuakau on Wednesday 23rd June followed by cremation. Read more...
Andri and Petro van Blerk
Date of Death: 16th June 2021
Date of Service: 24th June 2021
On June 16, 2021, tragically at Pukekohe. Dearly beloved parents of Johan, Dries, and Jacqui. Cherished Oupa and Ouma of Abigail, Arielle, Benjamin, Melissa, and Sam. A Service for Andri and Petro will be held at the Chapel of Grahams Funeral Home, West St, Pukekohe on Thursday June 24, 2021 at 9.30am, to be followed by a private cremation.... Read more...
Carol Dianne Britnell
Date of Death: 7th June 2021
Date of Service: 20th June 2021
Aged 71 years passed away peacefully on 7th June 2021 at Pukekohe Hospital. Much loved mum to Jackie, Michael and Chris, and Mother in Law to Stephen, Lucy and Ashley. Treasured Nana to Sarah, Nathan, Mackenzie, Christian and Nicholas. Youwill be truly missed. A memorial was held at her home on Sunday 20th June Read more...
John William Bradford
Date of Death: 19th June 2021
Date of Service: 30th June 2021 at 11am
Passed away peacefully at Middlemore Hospital on the 19th of June 2021. Loving husband of Marlene. John will be sadly missed by all who knew him, and Lucy and Lulu. A service for John will be held at Grahams Chapel, 31 West Street, Pukekohe on Wednesday 30th June at 11am. In lieu of flowers, donations made to St. John Ambulance are greatly appreciated. www.stjohn.org.nz Read more...
William Graham Taylor
Date of Death: 10th June 2021
June 10th 2021, at Pukekohe Hospital, aged 80, after a shortillness. Much loved son of the late Thomas and Eileen Taylor; beloved husband of the late Glenys; favourite father of Carol, Julie and Kathleen (Ian Smith); brother of Phyllis Smith, Rosemary Cannon, Eileen Stanimeroff and Anna Moore (Neil Trainer); brother -in-law of Barbara (and the late Tom) White, the late Christine Ch... Read more...
Phillip Francis Anderson
Date of Death: 12th June 2021
Date of Service: 17th June 2021
Passed away peacefully at Selwyn Oaks Village Papakura, on Saturday 12 June 2021, surrounded by family, aged 82. Loving Father of Jeffery and Tina and Grandad of Taylor and Jay. Brother of Max (Papakura), Rob (St Heliers) , Trish Verryt (Papakura) and the late Dave (Papakura). Surrogate Grandad of Baily andZak. A funeral service for Phil will be held at Grahams Funeral Chapel, 37 Ki... Read more...
Helen Frances Ganley
Date of Death: 13 June 2021
Date of Service: Private
Dearly loved mother and mother in law of Robin and Robin, Terry (deceased), Glenn, Allan and Annie, and Fiona and Paul. Greatly adored by her 13 grandchildren and 23 great grandchildren. She will always be in our hearts with lots of special memories. Many thanks to the wonderful caring staff at Possum Bourne (Pukekohe). A celebration of mum's life will be held on the 27th June from 11am a... Read more...
John Arthur Allport
Date of Death: 8th June 2021
Date of Service: Tuesday 15th June 2021
18th May 1934 to 8th June 2021. Loving husband of 66 years to Molly and much loved father and father in law to Alan and Heather, Neil, Len and Jeanie, Gaylene and Shane. Cherished Gramps to Jason and Bex, Melissa and Nathan, Richard and Katherine, Anna and George, Rachel and Shaun, Andrew and Anna, Josh, Grace, William and Jade. Great grand children Paige, Ashleigh, George, Lu... Read more...
William Robert (Bill) Callaghan
Date of Death: Monday 7th June 2021
Date of Service: Wednesday 16th June 2021 at 11am
Passed away peacefully at home on 7 June 2021 surrounded by family. Dearly loved husband of Gaylene. Loving Dad of Bronwyn and Ray, Ricky and Dee, Brenda and Peter and Darryl and Elisa. Much loved Grandad of 13 and GreatGrandad of 5. 'He makes me to lie down in green pastures, he leads me beside still waters' Psalm 23:2. A service to celebrate Bill's life will be held at the Frankli... Read more...
Robert Row Morgan (Bob)
Date of Death: Friday 4th June 2021
Date of Service: Friday 11th June at 2pm
Peacefully at his residence, 4 June 2021, in his 90th year. Dearly loved husband of Bev. Loved father and father-inlaw of Ian and Raewyn, Richard and Karen, Chris, Andrew and Donna. Much loved granddad of Carl, Mary, Daniel, Jack, Brooke, Casey and Leah. A memorial service for Bob will be held in the Pukekohe RSA, 17 Edinburgh Street, Pukekohe on Friday 11 June at 2pm. Read more...
Florence Mary Ball
Date of Death: 2/6/21
Date of Service: 8/6/21
Passed away peacefully at Possum Bourne Village, Pukekohe, surrounded by her family, aged 95. Dearly loved wife of the late Ken for 69 years. Loved Mum of Karen and Athol Kerr, Mangamuka, Gavin and Jan Ball, Pukekawa, Jenny and John Smith, Winton, and Jim and Maureen Ball, Pukekohe. Special grandma of 11 grandchildren and great grandma of 19 great grandchildren. A service to celebrate M... Read more...
Walter John Moir (Moir) Bulloch
Date of Death: Saturday 29th May 2021
Date of Service: Thursday 3rd June at 11:30am
Passed away peacefully at Possum Bourne, Pukekohe, on Saturday 29th May 2021 aged 83. Son of the late Edie and Andrew (of Rotowaro). Much loved father of Sharyn, Linda, and Andrew; adored Poppa of Maddy and Charlie; loved brother of Beth, Keith, and the late Brian. A huge thank you to the staff at Possum Bourne for their loving care of dad. A service for Walter will be held at Grah... Read more...
Ian Hamilton Graham (Poppa G)
Date of Death: 30th May 2021
Date of Service: Thursday 3rd June 2021 at 1pm
On 30thMay 2021 (peacefully) at home. Dearly loved Husband of Carol.Much loved Father and Father in law of Aaron, Andrew and Daneka, Anna and Stu, Jane and Matt, Sarah and Damian. Very much loved Poppa of Liam, Ewan, Penny, Charlotte, Emily, Monte and Lucy. A Service for Ian will be held at the Waiuku Cosmopolitan Club, 4 Victoria Ave, Waiuku on Thursday June 3rd at 1pm followed by... Read more...
Eunice Mary Russell
Date of Death:
Passed away peacefully after a long illness. Aged 81 years. Dearly loved wife of Ray, mother of Mitchell and the late David. Special friend of Julie who cared for Eunice in her latter years, always there for her. Many thanks to the staff at Possum Bourne Special Unit for their care of Eunice. A private cremation has been held. A memorial get together to share memories will be advised ... Read more...
Nancy Marion Caddy (nee Lee)
Date of Death: 15th May 2021
Date of Service: Friday 21st May
Passed away on 15th May, 2021, peacefully at the Palms Hospital Pukekohe. Dearly loved wife of the late Gordon Caddy (late of Paerata). Loved mother and mother in law of Lance and Sandra, and Heather and Mark. Loved Granny of Shaun and Amanda, and Glen (Perth), Lisa, Mitchell, Kendra, Nikhil, and Ondrea; and Great Grandmother of Matilda and Liam (Perth).Loved daughter of the late Wil... Read more...
Hermien (Hermina) Siemelink
Date of Death: May 22nd 2021
Date of Service: Wednesday May 26th, 11am
Passed away at home surrounded by her loving family, on May 22nd 2021, aged 87 years. Beloved wife of John for 63 years. Loved Mum of John and Kelpie, Linda and Nigel, Andrew and Jackie, Yvonne and Simon, Mike, Sheree. Dear Oma of 15 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren. Hermina is at home, friends are welcome. A service will be held at St Patrick's Catholic Church, Seddon ... Read more...
Graham Ian (Boots) Oliver
Date of Death: 12th May 2021
Date of Service: Monday 17th May 2021 at 1pm
Peacefully at home on 12th May 2021. Aged 88 years. Dearly loved husband of Deane. Much loved father of Karen, Philip, Christine and the late Gillian. Loved poppa of Samh, Ashton, Kalle and Courtenay. Loved old poppa of his 7 great grandchildren. A service to celebrate Graham's life was held on Monday 17th May 2021, 1pm at the Grahams Chapel, 31 West Street, Pukekohe, followe... Read more...
Barry Keith Brungar
Date of Death: 12th May 2021
Date of Service: Wednesday 19th May 2021 at 1pm
Passed peacefully 12 May 2021, of Tuakau. Dearly loved husband of Jennifer. Treasured father and father in-law of Carole and Dennis, Stewart, Arlene and Brent. Loved Poppa of Traci, Carl, Cody, Charlotte and Carson. A service for Barry will be held in the Grahams Funeral Chapel, West Street, Tuakau on Wednesday 19 May at 1.00pm Read more...
Tony Patrick Kerr
Date of Death: 17th May 2021
Date of Service: Monday 24th May at 2pm
Passed away at the Palms Resthome and Hospital, Pukekohe, on Monday 17th May 2021, after a courageous fight. Beloved husband of Gayle Brocas-Kerr, father of Teresa and Rebecca, and proud Papa of Lucas and Max. A service to farewell Tony will be held at Grahams Chapel, West Street in Tuakau, on Monday 24th May at 2pm. Read more...
Alison Dawn Stichbury (Dawn) (nee Harvey)
Date of Death: 11th May 2021
Date of Service: Monday 17th May 2021 at 11am
Passed away peacefully at Possum Bourne Retirement Village, Pukekohe on 11th May 2021 aged 90. Much loved soulmate of Allan; dearly loved mother and mother in law of Brian and Jean, Peter and Hayley, and Pauline and Kevin Drew. Cherished Grandma of 12 grandchildren, and adored great Grandma of 15. Dawn was much treasured and dearly loved by all who knew her. A farewell service will b... Read more...
Stuart Kingsford McPherson
Date of Death: 9th May 2021
Date of Service: Thursday 13th May at 1:30pm
Peacefully at Middlemore Hospital on 9th May 2021, in his 93rd year. Loved husband of the late Rita. Adored Dad of Helen and Colin Shaw. Poppa to Holly and Simon, and Callum. Big Poppa to Arlowe Daisy. A celebration of Stuart's life will be held at Grahams Funeral Chapel, 31 West St, Pukekohe, on Thursday 13th May at 1.30 pm, followed by private cremation. Communications to P O Box ... Read more...
Evelyn Livinia Reed
Date of Death: 7th May 2021
Date of Service: Saturday 15th May 2021 at 11am
20th Dec 1917 - 7th May 2021 Evelyn has passed away peacefully at The Palms Resthome Pukekohe aged 103. Dearly loved mother of Des and Jenny (Thames) and family, Joe and Dianne (Waerenga), Noelene and the late Brian and family (Gold Coast Australia), Gladys and Brian and family (Papamoa). Awonderfulwife,mother and Great Great Grandmother and friend of many. Not quite making Mot... Read more...
Nancy Hazel Crawford
Date of Death: 11th may 2021
Date of Service: Tuesday 18th May 2021
Passed away peacefully at Possum Bourne Village, Pukekohe, on 11th May 2021, aged 97 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Hugh. Greatly loved Mum of Mary and Jim, Paul & Lynette, and Roger and Bronwyn. Dear Nana to Daniel and Kezia, Grace and Johan, Faith and Aude, Mikayla and Craig, Jeremy and Jessica, Andrew and Caitlan, Mark and Amy and Quinn and Reegan. Great Nana Nancy to Noah and L... Read more...
Rev Ian Donald MacGregor
Date of Death: 6th May 2021
Date of Service: Thursday 13th May 2021 at 10:30am
Regtl. No .421490 RNZAF WW2 Passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loving family, at Middlemore Hospital, on May 6th 2021. Aged 100 years and 4 months. Very dearly loved husbamd of Prue. Much loved Dad of David and Elisabeth, Andrew (deceased), Mary and Greg Soole, and Rachel. Adored Poppa to Jessica, Logan, Josh, Simon and Charlotte, Ben and Anna Grace, Josh and Eva, and Anna. Cher... Read more...
