Osbornes Funeral Directors
197 Old Taupo Road, Rotorua, Bay of Plenty 3015, Rotorua, Bay of Plenty, 3015
Recent notices
Anna MARRINER
Bay of Plenty
MARRINER, Anna Teresa (nee van der Sanden). Passed away peacefully at Rotorua Hospital in her 76 year. Loved Wife of Dan, Daughter to Doreen and Gerardus (dec), sister to Lorraine. At rest, forever in our hearts. A funeral service will be held at Osbornes Funeral Directors Chapel, 197 Old Taupo Rd, on Wednesday 19 August 2026 at 1:30 pm followed by private cremation. For tribute details www.osbornes. co.nz/tribute
Katherine CROSS
2026 · Bay of Plenty
CROSS, Katherine. In her 53rd Year. Passed away in Auckland Hospital on Saturday, 8th August 2026, surrounded by her loving family and close friend, after a long and courageous battle. Dearly loved wife of John, loving mother of Brianna and Myah. Katherine is deeply loved and forever remembered by all who had the privilege of knowing her. A service to celebrate Katherine's life will be held on Friday, 14th August 2026, at 1.00pm at Rydges Hotel, 10 Tryon St, Rotorua. All who knew and loved Katherine are warmly invited to join her family in remembering and celebrating her life. For live stream and tribute details www. osbornes.co.nz/ tribute. All communications to Osbornes Funeral Directors , PO Box 926, Rotorua.
Mary PEARSON
2026 · Auckland
PEARSON, Mary Megan (nee Dittmer). Passed away peacefully on 8th August 2026 aged 95 years. Much loved wife of Tom (deceased) and mother to Cherryl, Barbara, Ngaire, Thomas, Lynn, Jill, Jennifer and Helen. Cherished Nana to 25 grandchildren and 28 great- grandchildren. Details of Megan's funeral service can be obtained from the family directly or Osbornes Funeral Directors. For live stream details www. osbornes.co.nz/tribute All communications to Osbornes Funeral Directors PO Box 926, Rotorua
Noel HILL
1937 – 2026 · Bay of Plenty
HILL, Noel. 07/07/1937 - 31/07/2026 Passed away peacefully on Friday, the 31st of July 2026 with family by his side. Dearly loved husband to Alice, father and father in law to Michael and Sue, Steven and Angela, Bryan and Kelly, and Belinda (dec) and Ross. Adored grandfather to 7 and great grandfather to 2. Forever in our hearts and thoughts. Following Noels wishes a private family ceremony has taken place. A Memorial service to celebrate Noel's life will be held at the Rotorua Club, 274-278 Fenton Street, this Thursday the 6 August at 1pm. For tribute details www.osbornes.co.nz/ tribute.
Rosine HAVERKAMP
2026 · Wellington
Passed away in Rotorua on 22nd July 2026, aged 91 years, after a short illness. Born in Napier on 11 October 1934 and later lived in Palmerston North, Wellington, Auckland and Rotorua. Loved wife of Derk (Dick) Jan Haverkamp (d. 1996), mother and mother-in-law of Karen Knight, Richard Haverkamp and Ingrid Snyman and their partners, grandmother of Tui, Sacha, Jenny, and Jacob (d. 2026) and partners, step-grandmother of Wynand and Ruan and partners, great-grandmother of Addie. An intelligent, kind and generous person. A private funeral service was held on 27th July at Osbornes Funeral Directors in Rotorua. Sympathy cards or tributes can be sent to PO Box 20016, Summerhill, Palmerston North 4448, or posted on https://osbornes.co.nz/tributes/?funeral=K4mBZ
Linda PALMER
2026 · Bay of Plenty
PALMER, Linda Maude. Peacefully at Brooklands Rest Home on Sunday, 5 July 2026, aged 82. A supportive and dedicated mother, Nana and friend to many. Cherished mother of Lisa, Richard and Brigitte. Loved Nana of Emma and Tasha, Harris and Mitchell, Chiara and Luca. A memorial service to celebrate Linda's life will be held at Osbornes Funeral Directors Chapel, on 9th July 2026 at 1pm. For tribute and live stream details www. osbornes.co.nz/tribute