Past Funeral Notices

GILTRAP, Colin John KNZM. Cherished husband, father, grandfather and brother passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family, leaving a void filled with fond memories and enduring love. As a family man and a great figure in the automotive world his life was characterized by a deep commitment to his industry and community. His philanthropic spirit an...

NELSON: Peter Robert Thurlow.

Born September 12, 1947. Passed away peacefully on April 11, 2024.

Much loved husband of Ali. Loyal father and father in law to Georgie, Livi and Rory.

A service will be held at Holy Trinity Cathedral, Parnell on Monday 22nd April 2024, 10.00am.

In lieu of flowers Peter would appreciate donation...

YEATMAN, Paula Jane.
Left us on 12April 2024.Loved partner of Terry, mother of Anna and Matt, sister of Stuart and Pip, daughter of Peggy and Bill, darling friend
to so many. We will be forever grateful to the team at Rawhiti Estate who cared for her so beautifully and made these last months very
special. A service will be held at the...

HUGHES, Brian Irwin

On 7 April 2024, peacefully in ICU at Christchurch Hospital, aged 69 years.
Beloved son of Joyce and the late Geoffrey.
Dearly loved husband of Jeni.
Loved father and father-inlaw of Emily and Jordan, Natalie and Brenton. Much loved grandfather of Zoe and Henry and loved brother and
brother-in-law of D...

ORAM, Roderick Sinclair Ashwood (Rod).

We acknowledge the death of Rod on 19 March 2024, surrounded by his loving family. Beloved and admired husband of Lynn, father of Celeste, father-in-law of Keir. Brother of Kate, Sarah, James and Emma and their families. Active for justice, lover of kindness, who walked humbly with his God. We won’t d...

TAYLOR, John Stuart – (MNZM).
Born November 10, 1941.
Passed away on 28th March 2024, following short illness. Beloved husband of Sarah for 58 wonderful years. Adored father of Lucy Hall, Sophie Moloney and the late Simon Taylor.
Admired father-in-law to Ed Hall and William Moloney and treasured grandfather to Georgia,
Ang...

Passed away on Tuesday 12 March 2024, surrounded by love and after a courageous battle with cancer fought with stoicism and grace.
Much loved eldest brother. Adored by his partner Hilary. An adventure loving father to Amanda, Charlette and Emma, step-father to Natalie
and Louis. An indulgent Grandy to Freida and Remy.
Special thanks t...

Paul passed away suddenly from a medical event on 25 February 2024.
Dearly loved husband and best friend of Helen and adored father of Cameron and Emerson. Cherished and much loved son of Ken and
Helen and brother of Ross. Loved brother-in-law and uncle to Janice, Tony and Nikki, Aleisha, Holly, Ryan and Hayley.
Paul had a massive imp...

7 August 1937 – 6 February 2024.
Pharmacist, sportsman, but more than that – Judy’s soulmate, Cara, Rory and Meryls’ strength and everloving, proud father.
Respected and loved fatherin-law of Grant, Alice and Kieran. Beloved Poppa of Sian, Kenzie, Lachlan, Charlotte, Florian, Mishka,
Finlay and Jackson. He was ...

Passed away on 10 February 2024 aged 88 years at Grace Joel Retirement Village.
Beloved husband of Pamela (deceased), father of Geoffrey(deceased), Roger and Sandra and father-in-law of Cathy, Leanne and Grant.
Grandfather to Jason and Lauren, Sarah, Sam and Zach and great grandfather to Hernan.
Special thanks to all the staff at Loga...

Passed away peacefully 3 February 2024. Beloved husband of the late Libby Smith, step-dad to Paul and Sarah and James, Gramps to Jasper and Poppy.
Keen sailor, walker and cruciverbalist.
A memorial service to celebrate Derek’s life will be held on Tuesday 13 February at Five Knots at Tamaki Yacht Club, 30 Tamaki Drive,
Mission B...

Passed away after a short illness on 5 February 2024, aged 67. Husband of Keren, Dad of James, Joseph and Juliet, Poppa Jon to Elsa and Cassie.

“Gone to the best fishing rivers”

A service for Jon will be held at St Michael’s Catholic Church, Beatrice Ave, Remuera on Tuesday 13 February at 1.30pm.

For the livestrea...

Peacefully at Rawhiti Estate on 30 January 2024, aged 86.
Dearly loved wife of the late Tony, adored and much loved mother of Diana, David and Martin and eldest sister of Gaile. Granny and Ginga of
Sophie, Chloe, Abigail, Luna, Viva, Truman and Lorenzo.
A service to celebrate Pam’s life will be held on Saturday 10 February at St...

We are heartbroken to announce the sudden loss of our beautiful, precious daughter, sister, niece, granddaughter, cousin and dear friend Georgia Kate Holden on 23 January 2024.
You never failed to do your best, your heart was true and tender, you simply lived for those you loved, and those you loved remember.
A service will be held for Geor...