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Current Funerals
PARKER, James Joseph (Jim) -
on February 1, 2012 at Wairarapa Hospital in the presence of his family. Aged 74. Dearly loved husband of Barbara. Loved father and father-in-law of Teresa and Peter Murray (Masterton), Donna and Brendon Parsons (Masterton), Shaun and Janice Parker (Raumati South), Mary-Anne and Hans van Adrichem (Sydney) and the late Patricia. Loved Grandad of Rebecca, Jessica, Daya, Stephanie and Daniel; Taylor, Liam and the late Emily; Jeremy, Brooke and Aidan; Cooper and Eva. Loved by his 7 great-grandchildren. Loved son of the late Arthur and Teresa Parker and beloved step-son of Lillian Parker. Requiem Mass will be celebrated at St Patrick's Church, Queen Street Masterton on Saturday February 4 at 11.00am followed by interment at Riverside Cemetery. Messages to 75 Kuripuni Street, Masterton. MONK, Brenda - QSM, Dame of Grace in the Order of St John; (of Featherston, previously Wellington). On the 30th January 2012, peacefully at Wairarapa Hospital, Masterton. Dearly loved wife of Geoff. Loved mother and mother-in-law of Peter and Shelley of Featherston and loved mother of Celia of Christchurch. Dear "Nain" to grandkids AJ, Stevie and Zoe. 'Grandmother' to so many St John Youth. A service to celebrate and give thanks for Brenda's life will be held at Old St Paul’s, Mulgrave St, Wellington on Friday 3 February, at 10:00am, followed by private cremation. In lieu of flowers, donations to St John Youth may be left at the service or sent to PO Box 47044, Trentham, Upper Hutt 5018. Messages to 7 Kereru Grove, Featherston 5710, or email: mail@petemonk.com. HOHUA, Aubrey - On January 24, 2012 at home in Masterton with his family around him, aged 70. Dearly loved husband of Caroline (Maori Girl). Cherished Dad of Briar, Luana, Cardine, Hylton and Liz, Quinta and Ants, Narelle and Milan, Meagan and Aito. Much loved Koro of Alaina, Jeremy, Rhys, Kahari, Che-Dylan, Leighan, Kaden, and Aito. Loved son of the late Eretini and Kataraina Hohua. Aubrey will be at Te Ore Ore Marae, Bideford Road Masterton, where his service will be held on Friday January 27 at 11.00am followed by private cremation. In lieu of flowers, donations to Kahukura Palliative Care Service, P O Box 96, Masterton would be appreciated. VAN DOORN, Frank William James - Of Masterton. On January 19th 2012 in Wellington Hospital's ICU, aged 57, following a motorbike accident on January 11th 2012 in the Hawkes Bay. Loving husband of Bale for 31 years and devoted father of Rachel, Brian, David, Leo and Selina. Son of the late Frank and Mya, and brother of Robert, Helen, Juliet and the late Janet. A requiem mass will be celebrated at St Patricks Church, Queen Street, Masterton on Thursday, January 26th at 2pm followed by cremation. In lieu of flowers a donation can be made to Wellington Intensive Care Unit, Level 3, Wellington Hospital. Messages may be left on Frank's tribute page at www.tributes.co.nz PUHARA, Alfred Tairawhiti - On Wednesday January 18 2012 suddenly at his home surrounded by his family, the day before his 60th birthday. Dearly loved husband of Anne. Loved father and father-in-law of Alfred, Robert (deceased), Josephine, Kylie, Weeana, Kimberly and Vance, Nicky, Rangi and Damian. Beloved Koro, Dad and Grandad to Sheridan, Jayden(deceased), Jemma, Tairawhiti, Te Pere, Mananui, Cameron, Melakai, Jahvis, Tyrese, Stiva, Quinita, Kayla, Jahziah, Tyrone, Tuarima, Joey. Beloved brother and brother-in-law of John, Butch and Marie, Tony and Lovey, Honk and Dale, Paula and loved brother-in-law to the Thorby whanau. Alfred is at Te Ore Ore Marae. His funeral will be held on Saturday January 21 at 11.00am at Te Ore Ore Marae, Bideford Road, Masterton. The burial will be at Homewood Urupa. SHIPGOOD, Eric Stanley (Shippy) - Reg No. 344910, Merchant Navy WWII. Reg No. 204690, K Force 16th Field Regiment, NZEF WWII – on January 18,, 2012 at Wairarapa Hospital. Aged 82. Beloved partner of 40 years to Edna (deceased). Much loved brother to Dennis and the late Wikitoria Shipgood. Treasured uncle and grand uncle to his many nephews and nieces. Much loved by the Pura/Wilton whanau, Malta, Mike, Cheryl, Peter, Paddy, Karen, Wally (deceased) and his many other dear friends. A service for Shippy will be held at the Wairarapa Services and Citizens Club, cnr of Essex and Chapel Streets, Masterton at 10.30am on Friday 20, 2012 followed by private cremation. MANLEY, Gordon Clemens - On Tuesday, January 17, 2012, suddenly but peacefully surrounded by his family at Wairarapa Hospital, in his 80th year. Dearly loved husband of Margaret. Beloved father and father-in-law of Kaye and the late Nigel Breakey (Perth), and Lyn and Doug Aplin (Masterton). Treasured Grandpa-Gordon to Alice, Rupert and Hugo and treasured Grandad of Bradley, Jade and Daniel. Special thanks to the staff at Wairarapa Hospital HDU especially Dr Barnard. A service to celebrate Gordon's life will be held at The Church of the Epiphany, High Street, Masterton on Saturday January 21 at 2.30pm followed by cremation. Messages to the Manley family C/- PO Box 2055 Masterton. BEVERIDGE, Rita Josephine (of Martinborough)- On January 15 2012 at Wairarapa Hospital, in her 82nd year. Dearly loved wife of Barry. Loved mother and mother-in-law of John and Felicity (Mangaweka), Michael (Martinborough), Simon and Liz (Martinborough), Jane Gisler (Te Awamutu), David and Nathan (Lower Hutt), Clare and Geoff Allanson, and the late Robert and Andrew. A Loved Nana and great Nana. Requiem Mass will be celebrated at St Anthony's Catholic Church, cnr Princess and Kitchener Sts Martinborough on Thursday 19th January at 11.00am followed by interment at Martinborough Cemetery. Messages to 146 Regent St Martinborough. TOMBS, Gordon Charles - Peacefully on January 14, 2012 at Kandahar Home, aged 94. Dearly loved husband of the late Margaret. Much loved father of Ruth and Ross Eggers, Anne and Frank Darby, the late Clare and Ron Jensen, Philip and Phillipa Tombs, Merle and Lewis Stronge. Adored Grandfather and Great-grandfather. Grateful thanks to the staff at Kandahar Home for their special care of Gordon. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Life Flight Trust, (P O Box 14448 Kilbirnie, Wellington 6214) would be appreciated and may be left at the service. A Service for Gordon will be held at 1.30pm on Tuesday, January 17, at Rosewood, 415 Queen Street, Masterton followed by burial at Greytown Cemetery. NOOROA, Ani Tepua (Annie) (nee Strickland) - On 15th January 2012 suddenly but peacefully at Wairarapa Hospital, aged 87. Treasured wife of the late Mataio. Loving daughter of the late Mama Taito and Papa Mataokore. Dearly loved mum and mum-in-law of Nara and Gary Allan, Utu (deceased), Ginger, Mii, Matthew and Nina, Mata, Sharon and Johnny, Bubs and Cheryl, Te Kura and Maingi, Metua and Mere, Tangi and Liz, Ngatokorua (deceased), and Charlie. Loving grandmother to her grandchildren, great grandchildren and great great grandchildren. Loved sister of Mata Strickland. Loved by all her nieces and nephews in New Zealand, Cook Islands and Australia. A family service will be held at 21 Fleet Street, Masterton on Wednesday January 18 at 6.00pm. All Welcome. A funeral service for Ani will be held at St James Church, High Street Masterton on Thursday January 19 at 2.00pm followed by cremation. BATH, Joycelyn (Joy) (nee Neale) - 0n Friday, January 13th, 2012 at Kandahar Home, Masterton, in her 90th year. Dearly loved wife of the late Col. Frederick Betton (Fred) Bath. Much loved mother and mother-in-law of John & Margaret Bath (Martinborough), Douglas & Cherie Bath (Christchurch), Bob & Maggie Bath (Lower Hutt), and Jenny & the late Nelson Bradley (Masterton). Much loved Gran of Andrew & Jo Dougan-Bath (Melbourne), Richard & Anna Bath (London), Cameron Bath & Lydia Fraser (Wellington), Nigel Bath & Jenny Mortimer (Singapore/UK), Jared & Kelly Bath (Melbourne), Howard Bath (Christchurch), Sean Bath (New Plymouth), John Bath & Jo Collins (Noosa), David Bath (Upper Hutt), Megan & Grant O'Toole (Lower Hutt), Simon & Karen Bradley (Masterton), Michael & Olivia Bradley (Masterton), and Donna Bradley (Melbourne). Great-Gran of Josh & Matthew Dougan-Bath, Lucy & Molly O'Toole, Max & Ben Bradley. A Service to celebrate Joy's life will be held TODAY Monday 16th January at 11.00am at St Matthew's Chapel, Church St Masterton followed by private cremation. Messages to 139 Cockburn St Masterton. HARROWFIELD, Mary Elizabeth (Betty) née Salmon – On Friday January 13, 2012 at Kandahar Home, Masterton, aged 92 years. Much loved wife of the late Leonard Dixon Harrowfield. Dearly loved mother and mother-in-law of Elizabeth (deceased) and David Meldrum (Sydney), and Ian and Rosie (Masterton). Cherished Nana of Monika, Michelle; Kirstin and Allan, Sam and Ruth, Emily and James, Charlene, and Ben and Sarah. Loved ‘Great-Nana Betty’ of Lucy and Evie; Orlando, Miley and the late Hope. Much loved ‘Aunty Betty’ of all her extended family. A celebration of Betty's life will be held at the Lansdowne Presbyterian Church, Totara Street, Masterton on Tuesday January 17th at 11.00am followed by a private cremation. In lieu of flowers, donations in memory of Betty to Kandahar Home, 8 Roberts Road, Masterton would be appreciated and may be left at the service. Messages to the Harrowfield family c/- P O Box 111 Masterton MAXWELL, Peter Joseph - Passed away peacefully on 11th January, 2012 surrounded by family, aged 84 years. Dearly loved husband of Olive for 57 years. Loved father and father-in-law of Peter and Marama; Lyn and Terry Field; Maree and Wayne Loader. Loved grandfather of Donna, Melissa, Shaun, Kristin, Brent, Nick, Adrienne and Ryleigh. Loved great-grandfather of Logan and Jessica. In keeping with Peter’s wish, a private service has been held. ROWE, Allan Newton - on January 8 2012, peacefully at Glenwood, Masterton, aged 90. Loved husband of the late Doris. Loved father and father-in-law of Murray (Masterton), Keith and Bonnie (Melbourne), Kevin (deceased) and Lorraine (Toowoomba). Loved Grandfather of Campbell, Nicholas, Tamara, Amy, and James. A private service was held yesterday. DEAN, Desmond Athol, aged 70, DEAN Ann Lynette (née Davies), aged 65. Devoted husband and wife. On 7th January 2012 as the result of tragic balloon accident at Carterton. Adored Mum and Dad of Bronwyn and Grant Brewster (Masterton), Deborah Gray and Paul Sinclair (Masterton), Fiona and Simon Rouse (Warkworth). Treasured Gran and Poppa of Aimee and Michael, Dean and Sarah, Mollie and Samuel. A service to celebrate the lives of Des and Ann will be held at the Wairarapa College Hall, 83 Pownall Street, Masterton on Friday 20th January at 2.00pm. In lieu of flowers, donations to St John, P O Box 515, Masterton would be appreciated and may be left at the service. Messages to the family may be left on Des and Ann’s tribute page at www.tributes.co.nz or sent c/- P O Box 2055 Masterton. MORRIS, Dion Carol John - On January 4, 2012 at Wairarapa Hospital. Our beautiful Mum, rest in peace. You’re finally on your way to the highest Kingdom, your journey Mum is finally over, free from pain and at peace. We love you Mum. There are no words that can describe how privileged, how grateful, how honoured, how proud we were to have such a loving devoted caring mum and the best Nan to all your Mokos. Your time has come, but you’re a saviour Mum, 9 years you fought and never gave up, our "Soljah Girl" for life. Thank you Mum, for all the endless love, growlings, laughter, whacks, spoons lol, more so for just being you. Until we meet again love you and God bless always, your loving Whanau; Dad (Trevor), Shannon, Hilda, Jamie, Jasmine and Nikau. Your hearts, your Mokos; Shannon, Pani, Pauly, Jessy, Tevita, Hinemataamua-Oterangi, Dion jr, Pauline(Chubz), Jasmine jr, and your newest moko Ofeina. A service for Dion will be held at Nga Tau E Waru, Te Ore Ore Marae, Biderford Road, Masterton on Monday January 9, 2012 at 11.00am followed by burial at Riverside Cemetery River Road Masterton. SHARP Ellise - At Masterton Hospital on January 1 2012, aged 82. Dearly loved wife of Peter for 62 years. Much loved mother and mother-in-law of Darrell and Sandy, and Wayne and Penny all of Melbourne Australia. Proud grandmother of her 7 grandchildren. Loved by all her extended family and friends. In keeping with Ellise's wishes a private service will be held. Messages to the Sharp family can be sent c/- P O Box 2055 Masterton. MERWOOD Maureen Doris - On December 31, 2011 aged 74 years. Dearly loved wife of Keith. Cherished mother and mother-in-law of Gary and Tania; Paul and Mandy; Daryl and Toni; and the late Michelle. Adored Grandma of Yasmin, Reuven; and Sharn and Anthea, and great Grandma of Ryan. A celebration of Maureen's life will be held at Rosewood, 415 Queen Street, Masterton on Wednesday January 4, 2012 at 2.00pm, followed by a private cremation. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Kahukura- Wairarapa Pallative Care Services P O Box 96 Masterton, or can be left at the service. Messages to the Merwood family can be sent C/- P O Box 2055 Masterton. JESSON, Robyn - Passed away 29th December 2011 at Masterton, aged 67. Loved mother of Sandra, Martin and Tracy. Loved grandmother of Jamie, Jasmine, Natalia, Savannah, Bradley, and special Nan-Nan of Rhys. Loved sister and sister-in-law of Trish and Gary Sloan. A service to celebrate Robyn's life will be held at Rosewood, 415 Queen Street, Masterton on Saturday 31st December at 1.00pm, followed by private cremation. Messages to Robyn's family can be sent to 433 Belvedere Road Carterton.
MEREDITH, John Clarence (Of Orui) - JENNINGS, Terence Leonard (Tup) - Reg No. 28470, Sapper/Engineer 20th Field Engineers, NZ Army, WWII - on December 22, 2011 at Wairarapa Hospital, aged 93. Dearly loved husband of the late Kay. Loved father and father-in-law of Donald and Genette (Whakatane), Earlline (Masterton), James and Jan (Pukekohe). Loved Tuppa of Justin and Blair; Matthew and Hannah. A private service was held on December 24, 2011. “Weighing out for the last time”
PAKU, Andrew Pahoro - DAVISON, Francis Charles (Frank) – Peacefully at Lyndale Villa on December 12, 2011 in his 80th year. Loved husband of the late Kathleen, and special friend of Doreen. Much loved father and father-in-law of Jenny and Greg Brown (Ashhurst), Fay and Lawrie Jones (Ashhurst), David and Carol (Masterton) and Peter and Rose (Masterton). Loved Grandad of Jarrod, and Callum Brown, Natasha and Pete Taylor; Adam and Lisa Jones, Matthew and Leanne Jones; Aaron and Ruth Davison, Rebecca and David Maas; Karl and Bonnie, Emma, and Sam Davison. Loving Great Grandad of Shania, Emma and Joshua; Lucas; Eva and Hugh; and Lilly. Special thanks to Viv and her staff of Lyndale Villa for their loving care of Frank during his stay. In lieu of flowers, donations to Alzheimers – Wairarapa P O Box 865 Masterton would be appreciated and may be left at the service. A celebration of Frank’s life will be held at Rosewood, 415 Queen Street, Masterton on Saturday December 17th at 11.00am followed by private cremation. HOLLINGSWORTH, Hetty Doris (Babs) – On December 13, 2011 peacefully at Wairarapa Hospital aged 88. Loved wife of the late Peter. Much loved mother of James and mother-in-law of Karen. Special Nan of Matthew, Ben and Areta. Great Nan of Oscar. “If there is a Heaven, you’ll be there dancing with dad, and you’ll always be in our hearts”. Thanks to the staff on the Medical Surgical ward at Wairarapa Hospital for their wonderful care of Babs. A time of farewell will be held at the ANZAC Hall, 62 Bell Street Featherston , tomorrow, Thursday 15, December 2011 at 2.00pm followed by a private cremation.
BROWN, Joan Lorraine (nee Patten) - REEVES, Lloyd McKenzie - On December 2, 2011 peacefully at home. Deeply loved and cherished by his wife, Margaret. Loved Father of Gail and Leslie, Phillip, Matthew, and Tim. Cherished Dad of Karen and Murray Brown, Gav Fielding, and Greg and Yasmin Key. Loved Grandad of Becka, Jesse, Danny, Nikki and Tessa. A service for Lloyd was held at in Masterton on December 5, 2011 Messages to the Reeves family c/o P O Box 2055 Masterton |
