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Recent notices

Tane Riki Wharepapa

1955 – 2026 · Hamilton

Suddenly at Waikato Hospital. Beloved father and koro. Haere atu rā e te rangatira. Service details to follow.

Died 16 June 2026

Margaret Anne Wilson

Margaret Anne Wilson

1942 – 2026 · Christchurch

Peacefully at home surrounded by her family. Dearly loved wife of the late John, treasured mother and grandmother. A service will be held at St Paul's, Christchurch.

Died 16 June 2026

Robert James Sinclair

1938 – 2026 · Invercargill

After a life well lived, surrounded by loved ones. A proud Southlander and lifelong farmer. Donations to the Heart Foundation appreciated.

Died 15 June 2026

Joan Mary Patterson

1949 – 2026 · Palmerston North

Loved mother of three and devoted grandmother. A celebration of her life will be held at Kelvin Grove.

Died 14 June 2026

David Andrew Thompson

1960 – 2026 · Lower Hutt

Passed away peacefully. Adored husband of Susan and father of two. A keen tramper and member of the Hutt Valley Tramping Club.

Died 13 June 2026

Aroha Ngaire Solomon

1971 – 2026 · Rotorua

Taken too soon. Cherished daughter, sister and aunty. Moe mai rā. Tangihanga at the marae, all welcome.

Died 12 June 2026

William Henry Carter

1933 – 2026 · New Plymouth

At Taranaki Base Hospital, aged 92. A returned serviceman and a gentleman to all who knew him. Lest we forget.

Died 10 June 2026

Patricia Lorraine Hughes

1947 – 2026 · Napier

Suddenly but peacefully. Loved wife, mum and nana. A long-serving volunteer at the Napier SPCA.

Died 8 June 2026

George Edward Mitchell

1951 – 2026 · North Shore

Peacefully at North Shore Hospital. Loving husband of Carol. A talented woodworker and devoted Warriors supporter.

Died 5 June 2026

Ngaire Elizabeth Brown

1944 – 2026 · Dunedin

At Mercy Hospital, Dunedin. Beloved mother and grandmother. A retired schoolteacher who touched many lives.

Died 31 May 2026

Hemi Pita Nathan

1968 – 2026 · Whangārei

Surrounded by whānau. Loved husband, father and uncle. A proud son of the North.

Died 26 May 2026

Elsie Maud Fraser

1929 – 2026 · Blenheim

Peacefully in her 96th year. Predeceased by her husband Alec. A wonderful gardener and friend to many in Blenheim.

Died 20 May 2026