Betts Funeral Services
33 North Street, Timaru, Canterbury 7910, Timaru, Canterbury, 7910
Recent notices
Robert McCULLY
2026 · Canterbury
Peacefully with family at his side, after a short illness, at Hospice South Canterbury on Sunday, September 27, 2026, aged 89 years. Dearly loved husband of the late Winnie, adored father and father-in-law of Jo and Mark, Pip and Pete, Paul and Lisa. Adored Granddad of Emily and George, Harriet, Abi and Josh, Rachel and Kelvin, Ben and Siobhan, Cameron and Nancy, Billy and Liv, and Great-Granddad of Frankie and Jack, Leilah, Olivia, Eva, Aria and Hunter, Beau and Elsie, and Louie. Loved older brother of John, Andrew, Don and David (all dec). Much loved by his nieces and nephews, and his friends. Bruce's life will be celebrated at Betts Funeral Services, 33 North Street, Timaru, on Saturday, October 3 at 11.00am, thereafter interment later in the day at Temuka Cemetery. A livestream of the service is available via the following link https://video.ibm.com/channel/9mbseN2AvCj In lieu of flowers, donations to Hospice South Canterbury would be appreciated and may be left at the service. Messages to McCully family, c/- PO Box 772, Timaru 7940.
Gary CLARKE
2026 · Canterbury
Passed away peacefully on Wednesday, September 16, 2026, aged 80 years. Much loved father of Petra, Kristen and Garry, father-in-law of Nathan and Julian, cherished grandfather of Roscoe, Ezra, Abigail and Jasper, and dearly loved brother of Pam. Special thanks to the staff at Highfield Lifecare for their care and support of Gary over the past two years. Gary will be deeply missed and lovingly remembered by his family and all who knew him. As per Gary's wishes, a private service will be held, but his family would love to hear some stories you may have of Gary and invite you to send an email with these stories, and these will be read at his service (gary.clarke1646@gmail.com) All messages to Gary's family, C/- PO Box 772, Timaru 7940.
Douglas WALL
2026 · Canterbury
Died peacefully at home on Friday, September 18, 2026, aged 71. Loved husband of the late Shani. Loved father and father-in-law of Shale, and Melodie and Jarrod Bool. Adored grandad of Sophie, Jazmin, and Lucy. A loved brother, uncle and friend. A funeral service for Doug will be held at Betts Funeral Services, on Thursday, September 24 at 1.00pm, followed by a burial at the Timaru Cemetery. Messages to the Wall family, C/- PO Box 772, Timaru 7940.
Maree McKENZIE
2026 · Canterbury
Passed away peacefully on Wednesday, September 16, 2026, aged 76 years. Dearly loved daughter of the late Anna and Laurie, much loved sister of Colin, Josephine, and Philip. Loved sister-in-law to Virginia, Fiona and the late Don. Cherished aunt of Catriona, Melissa, Elinor, Alan and the late Diane. Great-aunt to Michael, Alex, Bella, Emily and Dakota. A special thanks to the staff at Highfield Lifecare for their love and care and to Sally and Anne for their constant love and companionship. A Requiem Mass for Maree will be held at St Thomas' Church, 12 Mountain View Road Timaru, on Tuesday, September 22, at 11.00am, thereafter an interment at Timaru Cemetery. A Rosary will be held at the church on Monday, September 21, at 5.30pm. All messages to the McKenzie family, c/- PO Box 772, Timaru 7940.
Richard de JOUX
2026 · Canterbury
Peacefully surrounded by his loving family, at South Canterbury Hospice on Friday, September 11, 2026, aged 79 years. Dearly loved husband of Kathy, much loved father and father-in-law of Andrew and Alex, Michael and Janelle, Neil and Rachel and adored Poppa of Ava, Harry, Isaac, Frankie, and Nancy. Our deepest thanks to the staff at the South Canterbury Hospice for their loving care of Richard. In keeping with Richard's wishes a private family service has been held. Messages to the de Joux family, C/- PO Box 772, Timaru 7940.
Craig HAYMAN
2026 · Canterbury
Peacefully, surrounded by family at Glenwood Rest Home, on Monday, September 7, 2026, aged 66 years. Loved son of the late Maureen and Gordon Hayman, much loved brother and brother-in-law of Karyn and Doug Whitelock, Greg and Donette, Laurence and Roz, Dean, Ingrid Hayman and Gary Manson, Gina and Graeme Wilkins, Vaughan and Anita, Aaron and Carol. Loved uncle of all his nephews and nieces. A service for Craig will be held at Betts Funeral Services, 33 North Street, Timaru, on Monday, September 14 at 1.00pm, thereafter interment at the Timaru Cemetery. Messages c/- 25 Huxley Street, Timaru 7940.