Tributes
Giving tribute to those who have passed.
Mervyn Leonard Hair
Date of Death: 22nd May 2020
Date of Service: Private
NZ Army WW11 618868. Passed away suddenly on 22nd May 2020 at CHT Waiuku, aged 98 years. Loved husband of the late Phyllis and the late Jean and much loved father of Marilyn and Robert, Alan and Debbie, Glenda and Colin and step father of Beryl and Pam. Loved Poppy, Poppa of 10 Grandchildren and 23 Great Grandchildren. Thank you to the staff of CHT for their care of Merv. A private funera... Read more...
Margaret Mary (Peggy) Kearney
Date of Death: 22nd May 2020
Passed away peacefully on 22ndMay 2020. Loving wife of the late Maurice Bernard Kearney (Maurie). Very much loved mother of Maree, Frances and Bernard;Mother -in-law to Glenn and Grant. Loving Nana to Johannah, Thomas, Hillary, Richard, Maurice, Sandi, Jonathon and Hannah, Christopher, Margaret and Jack; and treasured Great Nana to Triston and Charlotte. A huge thank you to the... Read more...
Donald James Stevenson
Date of Death: 12th May 2020
Passed away on Tuesday 12th May 2020. Loved husband of Joy; father of Bryce and Susan, Blair and Jen, Dale, Meegan and Murray. Loved grandfather to his grandchildren and great grandchildren. At Don's request, a private cremation service has been held. Read more...
George Graeme Land
Date of Death: 13th May 2020
17th August 1932 - 13th May 2020. On 13th May 2020, in his 87th year. Dearly loved husband and soulmate of Jocelyn (Joce) for 64 years. Passed away peacefully at Summerset Karaka. Loved father and father in law of Trevor and Megan, Susan and Neil. Much treasured Grandad of Peter, Nicholas and Michael. Grandad of the late Jake, Nena and Troy. Great-Grandad of Joss and Tessa We are t... Read more...
Maryan Foster (nee Ngawaka)
Date of Death: 16th May 2020
Date of Service: Wednesday 20th May
Born 15th November 1950 passed away at home peacefully on 16th May 2020. Dearly loved wife of Ian (Pano) Foster, Mother of Geoff, Richard and Jo, Brendon and Hayley, Kepa. Treasured Nana of all her Mokopuna who will miss her dearly and her mean kai. Service being held Wednesday 20th May. Inquiries to Hayley 021 909546 or Jo 021 442581. Read more...
Shane Nicholas Toto
Date of Death: 10th May 2020
Peacefully but unexpectedly, at his home in Waiuku, on 10th May 2020, aged 52. Dearly loved Dad of Latoya and Shaun, Desiree and Rosie; Koro to Lillie, Hunter, Arienna and Eden-Rose. A loved brother, uncle and friend. You will be sadly missed by us all. "Cheers and Tables." Read more...
Isabella Campbell Dysart
Date of Death: 7th May 2020
Passed away suddenly at Middlemore Hospital on 7th May 2020. Dearly loved wife of the late Ken, beloved Mum of Wayne and Nancy, cherished sister of Maria and Millie. In accordance with Isabella's wishes a private cremation has been held. Read more...
Roy John Alexander Green
Date of Death: 10th May 2020
Date of Service: TBC
Passed away suddenly on 10th May 2020, aged 38 years. Much loved husband of Amanda, and awesome Dad of Leah and Coby. Loved son of Joy Neilson and the late Phillip Green, loved stepson of Ian Neilson. Loved brother of Rachel and James, Russel and Rhonda. Loved uncle to many nieces and nephews. You will be always missed and never forgotten. Arohonui. Details to follow.... Read more...
Rosalind Maes
Date of Death: 8th may 2020
Passed away at home on the 8th May 2020, aged 71. Much loved wife of the late Frank, and loving mother of Natalie. Ros will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved her. A private cremation will take place. Please direct all communication to Grahams Funerals, West Street, Tuakau, 2121. 09 236 8919. Read more...
Ula Mabel Madill
Date of Death: 9th May 2020
Date of Service: Private
Born 29.06.1924 - Passed away 09.05.2020 at Franklin Memorial Hospital, Waiuku. Dearly loved wife of the late Jock. Loving mother and mother in law of Phil and Sharlene, and Sue and Neville. Loved grandma of Frazer, Rebecca, Dean and Corey. Great grandma of her 10 great grandchildren. Privately cremated and a celebration of Ula's life will be held at a later date. Any communications to Sue Jamie... Read more...
Margaret Dianne Kriletich (nee Farrell)
Date of Death: 3rd May 2020
Peacefully passed away at home on 3rd May 2020 surrounded by her loving husband and five beautiful children. The most amazing wife, mother, sister, aunty, great aunty, friend and coach we could have ever asked for. Darling princess, you have inspired us with your energy, love, passion and loyalty. Our loving memories will be cherished forever, your faith will lead us all. Rest in pe... Read more...
Alfred James McKendrick Patel
Date of Death: 29.4.2020
Date of Service: 4th May 2020
PATEL Alf Service Number 922200 RSA Franklin Welfare Officer. A special and much loved man. Passed away peacefully at Lakeside Rest Home Pukekohe, on 29th April 2020, aged 88 years. Dearly loved husband of Ada (deceased), loved and treasured father of Greg, Glenn (deceased), David, Martyn and Mary (deceased) and father-in-law to Cherie, Carol, Rahna and Andrea. Devoted Gran... Read more...
David John (Davey) McNamara
Date of Death: 17th April 2020
Our much loved son left us on Friday 17th April 2020, aged 37 years. Youngest son of John and Julie, loved brother of Martin, Heather and Anne. Brother-in-law of Cin-Dee and Brett. Cherished Uncle of Danielle and Zoey, Sam and Hannah. Count not his life, By the years he lived, But by the love he gave, And the things he did. For his was a soul full of... Read more...
Jean Marguerita Lunny (nee Hayter)
Date of Death: 24th April 2020
Passed away peacefully on 24th April 2020, aged 85. Late of Clevedon. Dearly loved wife of the late Bill Lunny, and beloved mother to Marco Lunny and Anna Ryall. Cherished grandmother of Freya, Rene and Ricky. Due to current restrictions a family service will be held. Read more...
Lawrence Karl Schicker
Date of Death: 1st May 2020
Date of Service: Private
Passed away peacefully on Friday the 1st of May 2020 surrounded by his beautiful family. His enthusiasm for life inspired us to live our lives to the fullest and make the most of everyday. Loving husband to Kirsten, adored Father to Rose and Grace. Stepdad to Ned, Isaac and the late Ruby-Jean. God will guide you throughout your life if you seek ... Read more...
David Hugh Thompson
Date of Death: 28th April 2020
Date of Service: 1st May 2020
Gordon Lawrence Hargraves
Date of Death: 27th April 2020
RNZAF NZ431911 On 27th April 2020 at Franklin Village Rest Home, Pukekohe, after a good innings, aged 95 years. Dearly loved husband of the late Kathleen for 53 years, and also the late Gwendoline. Much loved Dad of the late Peter; loved and respected father and father in law of Brian and Dorothy, Keith and Jeanette. Loved and treasured Grandad and Great Grandad. A kind and loving g... Read more...
Jonti (Jonathan Rex) Haines
Date of Death: 24th April 2020
Left us suddenly on Friday 24th April, 2020. Much loved "favourite" husband and soulmate of Monique; proud dad of Zak and Justine, Jordan, and Hook. Cherished son of Joan and the late Rex; loved younger brother of Andrew and C.A, and Rich; and favourite uncle to many. Jonti will leave a huge gap in the lives of his Fonterra family, and the Port Waikato community. As per Jonti's ... Read more...
Rosalind Valmai Bull (nee McFeat)
Date of Death: 22nd April 2020
Passed away peacefully at Estuary Village Waiuku on 22 April 2020. Loved mother of Robert, Michael, and David and Rosalie. Loved sister of Juanita (Jewel). Cherished grandmother of Zane, Roxane and Gabrielle, and great grandson Braxton. Our sincere thanks to the staff of Ward 10 Middlemore Hospital, and Estuary Village. Due to current circumstances a private burial will be held. Read more...
Everard George Otto
Date of Death: 21st April 2020
Date of Service: TBA
NZ Army WWII 435539 Passed away peacefully on 21st April 2020 at the Possum Bourne Retirement Village Pukekohe Much loved husband of the late Josie. Loving father and father-in law of Michael and the late Carolyn, Ann, Tricia and Peter, Chris and Eddie, Kathy and Danny, Rosemary and Stephen and Sharlene and Jack. Loving grandfather of Leanne and David, Kirsten and Aaron, R... Read more...
Wayne Alfred Bennett
Date of Death: 16th April 2020
Date of Service: To be confirmed
Wayne Alfred Bennett, loving husband of Lynne, father of Darrin, Katrina and Robin, father-in-law of Lizzie and Joanne, grandfather of Amelia, Daisy and Henry, and good mate of Max. Passed away peacefully at home on April 16th, 2020. Due to Covid19 restrictions no funeral will be held, but an after-match function will be arranged at a later date. ... Read more...
Brian Charles (Middy) Middleton
Date of Death: 16th April 2020
Date of Service: TBA
Regt No. 463632 Sgt 1st Battalion 1st RNZIR (late of Papakura and Paeroa). On 16 April 2020, at Thames Hospital after a long illness. Aged 84 years. Dearly loved husband of Gaylene. Much loved Dad of Desiree and Brian, and Tracy. Brian will be interred at Tuakau Cemetery. Details to follow Read more...
Devi Bhikha
Date of Death: 18th April 2020
Date of Service: Tbc
Devi passed awa y suddenly on Saturday 18th April 2020. Loved wife of Wallabh (Wally), Mum of Bhavna, Anita & Ashley, Jaya & Chris, Arji of Sharmeena, Kailesh, Nalisha and Frasier. She will be greatly missed and forever in our hearts.] Any messages to the family can be sent to marissa@grahamsfunerals.co.nz ... Read more...
Colin Eric Hamilton
Date of Death: 12th April 2020
Date of Service: to be confirmed
Passed away at home in Waiuku, on Sunday 12th April 2020, aged 94 years. Dearly loved husband of Joyce for almost 70 years. Loved and respected father and father in law of John and Pauline, Terry and Gill, Peter, Robert and Kaye, and Col and Claire. Cherished grandfather to 17 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren. Will be sadly missed. A service will be held on a date to be advised.... Read more...
Dorothy Mavis Raine
Date of Death: 11th April 2020
Date of Service: 15th April 2020
