Tributes
Giving tribute to those who have passed.
Janis Elizabeth Kingham
Date of Death: 23rd February 2021
Date of Service: 1st March 2021
Passed away peacefully at Franklin Village, Pukekohe, on 23rd February 2021 aged 71. Treasured wife of Graham for 50 years. Much loved mum of Wayne and Sarah, Cheryl and Richard. Adoring Grandmother of Emma, David, James, Lucy and Dean, Jayden and Kazia. A funeral service will be held at Pukekohe Reformed Church, 2 Victoria Street, Pukekohe, on Monday 1st March at 1... Read more...
Joseph Dalton Ashmore
Date of Death: 16th February 2021
Date of Service: Monday 22nd February 2021
Regt. No. 438612 WWII Infantry Private Passed away peacefully on 16th February 2021 at Franklin Memorial Hospital, Waiuku, aged 98 years. Dearly loved husband of the late Muriel, loved Dad of Joanne and Danae, loved father-in-law of Richard, Doug and the late Henry, and Step-dad of Graeme, Jim (late), Ken, Brian (late), and father-in-law of Kay, Jenny, Ann, Pip and a cherished Pop... Read more...
Mabel Muriel (Vicky) MacDougall
Date of Death: 17 February 2021
Date of Service: 22 February 2021
Born November 14, 1926. Passed away on February 17, 2021, aged 94. Daughter of George and Eva Running and sister to George, Eric, Rex, Sam, Maud, Jean, Ellie, Betty, Harry and Gordon, all passed. Much loved Aunty to her many nieces and nephews and their families. Devoted wife of the late George. A very special, kind hearted, cheerful lady who will be in our hearts forever. Grateful thanks to... Read more...
Kevin George Flynn
Date of Death: 11th February 2021
Date of Service: Family service Saturday 20th February
Passed away 11th February 2021. Cherished oldest son of the late Barry and Joan Flynn; brother to the late Terry and Gregory. The last of his line. Cousin and great friend for the lifetimes of Lex, Gary, and Glenda, and wonderful company to Anne, Karen and Peter. That special uncle and mate to Sarah, Robert, Arna, Thomas, and Joseph. So much fun, laughter, memories, and happy times to remember, ... Read more...
Mike Salmons
Date of Death: 10th February 2021
Date of Service: TBC
PLEASE NOTE DUE TO COVID LOCKDOWN THE SERVICE FOR MIKE HAS BEEN POSTPONED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE. Thank you Passed away at home after a short illness, surrounded by his family on 10th February 2021. Loved husband of Katrina; loved father of Debbie and Steve, Tony and Kristina, Sarah and Zac, and h... Read more...
Elsie Gloria Mill
Date of Death: 10th February 2021
Date of Service: 13th February 2021
Elsie Gloria Mill
Roger Terence Margan
Date of Death: 6th February 2021
Date of Service: Thursday 11th February
Passed away peacefully on 6th February 2021 after a short illness, aged75years. Dearly beloved son of the late Patsy and Dudley Margan, treasured special brother of Julie and the late Brian, loved and adored Uncle of his nieces, Christine, Susan, Wendy and families. A service for Roger will be held at St Andrews Anglican C... Read more...
Gwen Isabel Melville
Date of Death: 5th February 2021
On 5 February, 2021 at Franklin Village, Pukekohe. Aged 90 yrs old. Dearly loved wife of the late Neil. Loved mother of Lyall (deceased), Kay, Bryan (UK), Lynne (Melbourne). Nana G to her grandchildren and great grandchildren. The many photos we have of " 'smile, stand up straight, chest out" will keep our memories alive. Gwen lived a long and full life, but was ready to go in... Read more...
Mary Theresa Lawrence (nee Mullan)
Date of Death: 4th February 2021
Date of Service: Wednesday 10th February 2021 at 1:30pm
Passed away peacefully on 4th February 2021, aged 92 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Jack, cherished Mum of Kathy and Peter Scott, John and Monica, Ann and Ashley McIlmoyle, Bernard and Marie, Kevin and Sean, and a much loved nana of 9 and great nana of 5. A service for Mary will be held at St Anthony's Catholic Church, Kent St, Waiuku on Wednesday 10th... Read more...
Glyn Tunley
Date of Death: 5th February 2021
Date of Service: 10th February 2021
Passed away peacefully at Franklin Memorial Hospital, Waiuku on 5th February 2021. Dearly loved husband of Margaret. Much loved dad of Glenn and Andrew. Loved father-in-law of Alison and Helen. Treasured Granch of Steven, Kevin, Sam, Rhys and Sabrina, and great Grangi of Sophie, Jacob, Zoe and Skyla. A service for Glyn will be held at St Andrews Anglican Church, cnr Queen and Wesley Streets, P... Read more...
George Mathieson Taylor
Date of Death: 3rd February 2021
Date of Service: 12th February 2021
439268, RNZAF, Pilot Officer Passed away peacefully in his sleep, at his home on 3rd February 2021, aged 95 years. Dearly loved husband of the late Ngaire. Loved father, father-in-law and grandad of Ross and Alison, Jason and Rebecca, Andrea and Jamie; Trevor and Robin, Lisa and Antony, Katrina and Amir; Pauline and John, Chase, and Jessica; Gary and Carylin, James and Shaelee, Kristy and Jimmy... Read more...
Nola Patricia Bingham (nee Billinghurst)
Date of Death: 30th January 2021
Date of Service: Friday 5th February 2021 at 11am
Passed away peacefully on 30th January 2021 aged 95. Devoted wife of the late Trev, and much loved mum of Chris and Bill, and Kerry and Lindy. Loving nana of Robert, Deirdre, Trudy, Claire, Charlotte, and Thomas; great nana to Toni, Todd, Ryan, the late Ricky, Aimee, Blake, Kara, Shaun, Tayla, Jacob, Sophie, Amber, and Piper; and great great nana of five. Many thanks to the dedi... Read more...
Ruby Madeline Elliott (née Foley)
Date of Death: 29th January 2021
Date of Service: Wednesday 3rd February 2021 at 1pm
Passed away on 29th January 2021, aged 73. Loving mother and mother in law to Damian and Karina, Meike and Justin. Most devoted fan of her beloved grandchildren, Macsen, Aiden, Nina, Jones, Savannah, Duke and Maisie. Her smile will be forever missed. We would like to thank all the doctors, nurses and staff at Middlemore hospital and CHT Waiuku wh... Read more...
Helen Stewart Gray
Date of Death: 27th January 2021
Date of Service: 2nd February 2021
Passed away suddenly on 27th January 2021, aged 72 years. Loved partner of Selwyn for 40 years. Will be missed by Mark, Anthony, Claire, Daniel and families. A private viewing and farewell will be held on Tuesday 2nd February. Read more...
Isabella McFarlane Hessell
Date of Death: 27 January2021
Date of Service: 3 February 2021
Passed away peacefully on 27th January 2021, aged 84. Beloved mother of Fiona and David, Ian and Caroline, Gran to Jordan, Julia and Hamish. Sister of Sophia and The Late Margaret. A service to remember Isabella's life will be held at Grahams Pukekohe Chapel, 31 West Street, Pukekohe, on Wednesday 3rd February at 12.00pm followed by private cremation. In lieu of flowers, donations ... Read more...
Helen Marion Taylor (nee Jourdain)
Date of Death: 24th January 2021
Date of Service: TBA
Passed away peacefully at Middlemore Hospital on Sunday 24th January 2021 aged 95 years. Devoted wife of the late Gilbert;much loved mum of Jim and Cora, Ruth and Warren, Glenis and Stephen, and Shona; Grandma of nine grandchildren and of her many great grandchildren. "In the hand of God." A private cremation has been held, and a memorial service will be held in Te Awamutu at a la... Read more...
Ann Olivia Linacre
Date of Death: 19th January 2021
Date of Service: 27th January 2021
Brent Albert Heaslip
Date of Death: 19th January 2021
Date of Service: Monday 25th January
HEASLIP, Brent Albert (Jube). Passed away surrounded by his loving family after a short illness, aged 66 years. Darling husband of Karen, and proud Dad of 6 children and 19 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren. In lieu of flowers donations for the Franklin Hospice Charitable Trust would be appreciated and may be left at the service. A service for Brent will be held at the Pukekoh... Read more...
Dennis Frederick Williams
Date of Death: 17th January 2021
Date of Service: Friday 22nd January
Passed away peacefully after a valiant battle with heart disease, bowel cancer and lymphoma at Franklin Memorial Hospital on 17th January 2021, aged 79 years. Dearly loved husband of Myrtle, cherished Dad of Marjory, Ailsa and Kevin, James, Andrew and Keri, Peter and Kim, adored Grumps of Kurt, Samantha, Casey, Nathan, Haylee, Zane and Charlotte. And loved brother of Keith. A servic... Read more...
David Martin Armstrong
Date of Death: 18/1/2021
Date of Service: 22/2/2021
Died peacefully at Middlemore Hospital on 18th January 2021. Aged 84 years. Beloved husband and best friend of the late Carol for 60 years. Dearly loved Dad of Martin and Malinda, Kelvin and Karyn. Dear Grandad to Kate, Josh, Nicole and Jordan and Grandpa to James, Lauren and Claire. Forever in our hearts. A service to celebrate Dave's life will be held at Grahams Chapel, West St, ... Read more...
Christopher (Chris) Edward Frith
Date of Death: 11th January 2021
Date of Service: 15th January 2021
Suddenly passed away on 11th January 2021 surrounded by his family, aged 78 years. Much loved husband to Yvonne. Loved father to Graham, Andrea, Jayne and Brett. Beloved grandfather to Vanessa, Anthony and Kreed, and great grandfather to Kayson and Roman. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Cancer Society would be appreciated. A celebration of Chris' life will be held at Grahams Waiuku C... Read more...
Bradley Alexander Chainey
Date of Death: 8th January 2021
Date of Service: 16th January 2021
Of Auckland passed away unexpectedly on the 8th of January 2021 with family and loved ones at his side. Dearly loved and only son of Miriam and Paul Chainey, life partner Karen Randal and Brother and Uncle to the Charlton Family Jo and Graham and daughters Jhordaine , Laura and Great Uncle to Theo. And guardian to all creatures large and small.&nb... Read more...
Ross Harold Vickery
Date of Death: 9th January 2021
Date of Service: Wednesday 13th January
Peacefully passed away after a heroic battle with cancer at his home in Waiuku, loving husband of Susan and forever cherished by kids, Justin and Tara, Craig and Darlene, David and Olivia and Sandra. Forever loved and will be sadly missed by all his grandkids. In memory of Ross donations for the Franklin Hospice Charitable Trust would be appreciated and may be left at the service. ... Read more...
Robert League Grey
Date of Death: 7 January 2021
Date of Service: 14 January 2021
(85yrs), 1935-2021, passed away quickly and peacefully at home on Thursday evening, 7th Jan, surrounded by his family. Much loved son of the late Harry & Lilian Grey. Cherished & loving Husband & best friend of Helen (married almost 52yrs), much loved brother of John, the late Anne Ridgley & David Grey. Loved & adored Father of Felicity (Flee), Cameron, the late Ric... Read more...
Gary Raymond Lendrum MNZM
Date of Death: 30tn December 2020
Date of Service: Tuesday 12th January 2021
Passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on 30th December 2020, aged 62 years. Dearly loved husband of Lynette, adored dad of Mark and Sarah, father-in-law of Kim and Jono, and treasured granddad of Lachlan, Charlotte, Summer and Connor. "Foreverin our hearts" In lieu of flowers and in memory of Gary donations for Angel Flight (angelflightnz.co.nz)would be app... Read more...
