Tributes
Giving tribute to those who have passed.
Fay Lever (nee Nicholson)
Date of Death: 3rd April 2020
Born 15 September 1933. Passed away surrounded by family on 3 April 2020. Wife of Robert Edward (Ted).Mother to Ray and Graeme. Grandmother to Amanda and Tim.
Valerie Ruth Dickinson (nee Wells)
Date of Death: 31st March 2020
On March 31, 2020 at home. Loved wife of Arthur. Adored mother of Rachel and Tracey. Adored Gran of Kieran, Aiden, and Emma. A private cremation will be held. Memorial service to be advised. Read more...
Walter (Wally) Flatz
Date of Death: 26th March 2020
Passed away suddenly on 26th March 2020, aged 88 years. Much loved husband of the late Joy and loved father and father-in-law of Roger, Ken and Jo, Wallace and Michelle,Hayley and Wallace, and adored grandfather of Brigette and Sam, James, Fleur, Hunter, Kelly, Hayley and Lydia and great grandfather of Jack. Gone but not forgotten. Due to current government restrictions Walter will b... Read more...
Doris Edna Curnow (nee Wilson)
Date of Death: 30th March 2020
27 January 1930 - 30 March 2020. Dearly loved wife of the late Stanley; loved mum of Trevor and Marilyn, Glenys and Gary, and Peter and Julie, and their families. Finally at peace with dad. A private cremation will be held. All communications to 350c Great South Road, Papakura, 2113. Read more...
Sonny Maxwell Robert Williams
Date of Death: Friday 27th March 2020
Much loved husband, father, father-in-law and Grampsy of Bev; Todd, Pip, and Nate; Blair, Nicali, Anna and Oliver. Passed peacefully on 27th March 2020 at Palms Hospital, Pukekohe. You can rest in peace now Paw, you have earned it. We all miss you so much, we will have a beer at the Franklin Club soon enough. Details for a memorial service to follow once current situation is over. ... Read more...
Dr Tom Ernest George Dominikovich
Date of Death: Thursday 26th March 2020
Passed away peacefully, joining his sons on 26th March 2020, at the age of 87, after a long battle. much loved father, father-in-law, Grandfather and Great Grandfather, he will be greatly missed and always remembered for his amazing wit, sense of fun, love of rugby and his extraordinary medical gift. Forever in our hearts. All communications to PO Box 180, Myponga, South Australia 52... Read more...
Helena Joan Fleet
Date of Death: 25th March 2020
Helena passed away at Takanini Lodge on Wednesday 25th March. Wife of the late Jim Fleet, and Aunty to Alex and Sarah. A private cremation will take place. Read more...
Donald Edward (Don) James
Date of Death: Saturday 21st March 2020
Passed away peacefully at home in Waiuku, surrounded by family, on 21st March 2020, aged 77. Dearly loved husband of Marjorie. Special Dad of Donna and Walter, Joanne and David, Darren and Karen, Lisa and Daniel.
Audrey May Packer (nee Chapman)
Date of Death: 19th March 2020
Passed away peacefully on 19th March 2020 at Franklin Memorial Hospital, Waiuku, in her 90th year. Dearly loved wife of the late Des, cherished Mum of Judith, Margaret (late) and Darrell, Brian and Carol, Linda and Merv (late), Kevin(late), and loved Nana of 10 and great Nana of 12. A special thank you to Dr Richard Potman and the staff at Franklin Memorial for their amazi... Read more...
Garry Allan Dalgety
Date of Death: 16th March 2020
Date of Service: Friday 20th March
Passed away suddenly on 16th March 2020, aged 64 years. Dearly loved husband of Gayle, loved Dad of Kylie and Jason, Tanya (late), Daniel, Kelly and Shaun, adored Koro (Woo) of 10 mokos.
Lorraine Mead
Date of Death: 17th March 2020
Date of Service: Saturday 21st March 2020
Passed away peacefully at Possum Bourne Village on Tuesday 17th March 2020, aged 83 years. Much loved wife of the late Bryan, cherished Mum of Gary and Linda Halton; Fiona and Scott Dennis; and John and Debbie Halton. Loved Nana of Thomas and Sami, Philippa, Samantha; Kelly, Sarah; Noah, Ethan; and great Grandmother of Tayla. Loved Step-mum of Kay, Ali, Grant and Glennis, Jen, Ni... Read more...
Jason Wayne Monteith
Date of Death: 16th March 2020
Date of Service: Saturday 21st March 2020
Tragically passed away 16th March 2020. Dearly loved son and best friend of Anne Maree and Wayne, loving father of Kyson and Jack, loved brother and brother in law of Zane and Ness, Derek and Colette and Uncle Jase to Bella, Ruby, Daniel and Aiden. R.I.P. A celebration of Jason's life will be held at the home farm, 259 Matakawau Rd, Awhitu, on Saturday 21st March at 1.00 pm. Thereaft... Read more...
Robert Arthur Armstrong
Date of Death: 15th March 2020
Date of Service: 19th March 2020
Passed away at home on 15th March 2020. Much loved partner of Rose. Much loved father and grandfather of Ange and Chris, Archie, Harriet and Vinnie, Jason and Aurelie, Tom and Aloise, Mark, Hayley and Max. A service to celebrate Bob's life will be held at Manukau Memorial Gardens Chapel and Crematorium, 361 Puhinui Road, Papatoetoe on Thursday 19th March, at 2:00pm. Read more...
Marina (Joy) Haskell (nee Pettett)
Date of Death: 14th March 2020
Date of Service: 18th March 2020 at 12 noon
Passed away suddenly at Middlemore Hospital on the morning of 14th March 2020. Dearly loved Mother of Michael, Graham, Lynda and Brent, loving sister of the late Graham Pettett, treasured Grandma, Nana and Aunty. Your life was a blessing, your memory to treasure, you are loved beyond words and will be missed beyond measure. Love you Mum. A service for Joy will be held at Graham... Read more...
Nicky Holland
Date of Death: 12th March 2020
Date of Service: Sunday 15th March 2020
Terrylene Taraua (Nicky) HOLLAND At home in Port Waikato on Thursday 12 March 2020, surrounded by her whanau, after a short illness. Aged 62. Dearly loved wife of Denis. Loving mother of Rahera, Ramai, Tai and Mercedes, and her many mokopuna. Nicky is lying at Te Kotahitanga Marae, Te Kohanga. Service will be on Sunday 15 March at 1.00pm, preceded by kai hakari. ... Read more...
Donald Lester Harte
Date of Death: 7th March 2020
Date of Service: No service
Passed away peacefully at Middlemore Hospital on 7th March 2020, aged 85years. Dearly loved husband of the late Freda, loved Dad of Michael and Davis, Richard and Liz, and loved Granddad of Jessica, Emma, Torin and Freya. A private family service will be held at a later date.
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Owen Reginald Gillanders
Date of Death: 10th March 2020
Date of Service: Monday 16th March at 11.00 am
Passed away as a result of an accident on 10th March 2020, aged 51 years. Dearly loved son of Dot(late) and Garth, loved brother of Terry and Frances, Bryan (late), and Wendy and Rob. In lieu of flowers donations to the SPCA, PO Box 43-221, Mangere would be appreciated and may be left at the service. A service for Owen will be held at Grahams Funeral Home Chapel, West St, Tuakau on Monday 16... Read more...
Joy Margaret Stormont
Date of Death: 2nd March 2020
Date of Service: Monday 9th March at 11.30 am
Passed away at Summerset Karaka on 2nd March 2020, aged 95 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Jim, loving and loved Mother and mother-in-law of John (late) and Shirley, Carolyn and Rey Bertling, Christine (late) and Rob Hill, Michael and Sue, Liz and Rex George, Mark and Margaret, and James. Cherished Nana Joy of 16 grandchildren and 24 great grandchildren. A s... Read more...
Susan Elaine Cale
Date of Death: 1st March 2020
Date of Service: Thursday 5th March 2020
Susan Elaine Cale (nee Berry) On 1st Mach 2020, Aged 78 years After a long and bravely fought battle, Sue has died peacefully at the Franklin Memorial Hospital in Waiuku, surrounded by her family. She knew she was loved until the very end. She was wife to John (deceased) and mother to Andrew, Maddy, Jacqui, Lisa and Sara, b... Read more...
Elizabeth Mary Merrick (Mary).
Date of Death: Friday 28th February 2020
Date of Service: Wednesday 4th March at 1pm
Passed away peacefully in her sleep, on Friday 28 February 2020, at CHT Waiuku, aged 88 years. Devoted wife of Ken for 69 years. Much loved mum of Grant, Paul and Sharron. Loved and respected mother in-law of: Lynne, Katalina and Lynn. Nanna of: Dale and Tessa; Kenneth, Christopher and Andrew; and great grandma of Rehutai and Kiwa; Orion andMiller. Thank you to all the staff at CHT... Read more...
David John Fuller
Date of Death: 1st March 2020
Date of Service: Friday 6th March at 11am
Peacefully at Middlemore Hospital on 1st March 2020, aged 83. Beloved husband of Rosalind (Ros) for 60 years. Loved Dad of Alasdair and Julia, Malcolm and Dianne, Joanna (Jo) and Peter, David, James (Jim) and Rebecca. Dear Poppa to his 10 grandchildren. A celebration of David's life will be held at Grahams Funeral Home Chapel, West St, Tu... Read more...
Colleen Dawn Wallace (nee Williams).
Date of Death: 28th February 2020
Date of Service: Thursday 5th March at 11am
Passed away at Palms Hospital, Pukekohe on 28th February 2020. Loved wife of the late Arthur Wallace, cherished mother of Glennis, Christine, Colin and Bob; much loved Nana of 14 grandchildren and many great grandchildren. A service for Colleen will be held at St. Patrick's Catholic Church, Seddon Street, Pukekohe, on Thursday 5th March at 11am, followed by interment at H... Read more...
Norman James Smeed
Date of Death: 25th February 2020
Date of Service: Thursday 5th March at 11am
Passed away peacefully at The Palms Hospital in Pukekohe on Tuesday the 25th of February, 2020. Much loved husband of the late Jean, father and father in law of Cate and Barry, Richard, John and Teresa; loved Grandpa of Liz, Pat, Jaxon, Greer, Eryn, Mitchell, Ellen, and Tom; and Great Grandpa to Max and Andy. Our grateful thanks to the staff at The ... Read more...
Pauline Armstrong
Date of Death: 27th February 2020
Date of Service: 3rd March 2020
26.01.1950 - 27.02.2020 After an unexpected, sudden illness, Pauline passed away surrounded by her family. Much loved wife of Trevor, loved mum of Debbie, loved sister of Pat and the late Janice, loved nana and great-grandma, and aunty to her nieces and nephews. Daughter-in-law to Maureen. A service for Pauline will be held at the Franklin Baptist Church, Victoria Street West, Pukek... Read more...
Francis William (Bill) Hale
Date of Death: 22nd February 2020
Date of Service: Friday 28th February 2020 at 2pm
Formerly of Maramarua, passed away peacefully at Possum Bourne Retirement Village on Saturday 22nd February surrounded by his family, aged 90. Dearly loved husband of the late Edna, much loved father and father in law to Mark and Hayley and the late Debbie, Sally and Darryl, adored Popa of Rick and Peter. Special thanks from the family to staff at Level 3, Ryman Possum Bourne Village f... Read more...
