Sibuns Funeral Directors & Advisors
582 Remuera Road, Remuera, Auckland 1050, Auckland, Auckland, 1050
Recent notices
Graham MORTIMER
2026 · Southland
Passed away peacefully on August 9, 2026, aged 93 years. Dearly loved husband of the late Clare (nee McCone). Much loved father and father-in-law of Debbie and Chris Waalkens, Nicki Mortimer and partner Julia Mitchell, Sally and Mark Simmonds, and Andrew and Penny Mortimer. Devoted granddad to his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. A distinguished paediatrician, former Dean of the Dunedin School of Medicine, and dedicated teacher who touched many lives. He will be deeply missed by his family, colleagues, and the medical community. A service to celebrate Graham's life will be held at the All Saints Chapel, Purewa crematorium, St Johns, Auckland, on Wednesday, August 19, at 2.00pm. The livestreaming link is available on Graham's tribute page at www.sibuns.co.nz/funeral-notice/mortimer-73836/ The family wishes to thank the staff of Oceania retirement village, for their wonderful care for Graham over the past nearly three years. In lieu of flowers, donations made in Graham's name to Blind Low Vision NZ would be appreciated.
Professor Graham MORTIMER
2026 · Auckland
MORTIMER, Emeritus Professor John Graham. Passed away peacefully on 9 August 2026 aged 93 years. Dearly loved husband of the late Clare (nee McCone). Much loved father and father-in-law of Debbie and Chris Waalkens, Nicki Mortimer and partner Julia Mitchell, Sally and Mark Simmonds, and Andrew and Penny Mortimer. Devoted granddad to his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. A distinguished paediatrician, former Dean of the Dunedin School of Medicine, and dedicated teacher who touched many lives. He will be deeply missed by his family, colleagues, and the medical community. A service to celebrate Graham's life will be held at the All Saints Chapel, Purewa Crematorium, St Johns, Auckland on Wednesday 19 August at 2pm. The livestreaming link is available on Graham's tribute page at https://sibuns.co.nz/funeral-notice/mortimer-73836/ The family wishes to thank the staff of Oceania retirement village, for their wonderful care for Graham over the past nearly three years. In lieu of flowers, donations made in Graham's name to Blind Low Vision NZ would be appreciated.
Ian PARTON
1938 – 2026 · Auckland
PARTON, Ian David (Ian). 11 April 1938 - 9 August 2026 The King of the kiln, Master of Gowing Drive and one of the last men to successfully rock a pair of stubbies, our Dave has gone on to his next adventure. Beloved husband of Judy for 65 short years, tolerant Dad to Glenn, Bruce, Ross and his favourite Debs, and Gpa/ Poppa to Jamie, Ash, Dan, Lily, Harriet, Sam and Synneve. A celebration of Dave's life will be held at the All Saints Chapel, Purewa Crematorium, 100 St Johns Road, Meadowbank, Auckland on Thursday 20th August at 4pm. The event can be live streamed at www. sibuns.co.nz/funeral-notice/ parton-73840/. In lieu of flowers please give generously in Dave's honour to Alzheimers NZ www. alzheimers.org.nz/get- involved/
Jennifer MASON
Auckland
MASON, Jennifer Anne (nee Opperman). Thursday 6th August in Auckland, in her 92nd year. Loved wife of Archie Mason, mother and mother-in-law of SallyAnne, Roz, Joanna and Robert, and Guy. Granna to seven and Great Granna to three. Daughter of Mollie and John Opperman, sister of Stephanie Till. Aunt, Great Aunt, and friend to many. A private cremation has taken place, and we invite family and friends to attend a gathering to celebrate Jenny's life on Saturday 22nd August between 2pm & 5pm, at 1B Reiputa Lane, Mt Wellington. Please contact the family or Sibuns Funeral Directors for access and parking details. We request no flowers be sent, however donations to Women's Refuge in Jenny's name would be appreciated.
John MORTIMER
2026 · Auckland
MORTIMER, Emeritus Professor John Graham. Passed away peacefully on 9 August 2026 aged 93 years. Dearly loved husband of the late Clare (nee McCone). Much loved father and father-in-law of Debbie and Chris Waalkens, Nicki Mortimer and partner Julia Mitchell, Sally and Mark Simmonds, and Andrew and Penny Mortimer. Devoted granddad to his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. A distinguished paediatrician, former Dean of the Dunedin School of Medicine, and dedicated teacher who touched many lives. He will be deeply missed by his family, colleagues, and the medical community. A service to celebrate Graham's life will be held at the All Saints Chapel, Purewa Crematorium, St Johns, Auckland on Wednesday 19 August at 2pm. The livestreaming link is available on Graham's tribute page at www.sibuns.co.nz/ funeral-notice/mortimer- 73836/ In lieu of flowers, donations made in Graham's name to Blind Low Vision NZ would be appreciated.
Michael DUDMAN
2026 · Canterbury
Brig (Rtd) LVO, OBE Died after a short stay in Auckland Hospital, on July 27, 2026, aged 89 years. Beloved husband of Margaret for 60 years. Much loved father and father-in-law of Sandra and the late Grant Close and Katherine and David Freeman-Greene. Cherished grandfather of Jessica, Emily and Edward Close and Daniel and Thomas Freeman-Greene. Grandfather-in-law to Rob Webb, Richard Mulvey and Olivier Thomson. Proud great-grandfather to Wilfred, Margaret and Barbara Mulvey and Francis and Julian Webb. A service to celebrate Michael's life will be held at St Mary's in Holy Trinity Cathedral, 446 Parnell Road, Parnell, on Monday, August 3, at 1.00pm. Livestream: www.sibuns.co.nz