Howard & Gannon Funerals
230 Gloucester Street, Taradale, Napier, Hawke's Bay 4112, Napier, Hawke's Bay, 4112
Recent notices
Lionel. BOOKER
2026 · Hawke's Bay
BOOKER, Lionel. Passed peacefully on 2nd August 2026, at Princess Alexandra Retirement Village, aged 87 years. Loved husband of the late Margaret. Father of Richard, Jacqui, Nicola, Craig, and Stephen. Grandfather of Jacob, Millie, Hamish, Daisy, Brodie, Dyllan, Kyle, Tynesha, and Cody. Now at peace. Special thanks to the staff at Princess Alexandra for their ongoing support and care of Lionel. In accordance with the family's wishes, a private service has taken place. Messages to the 'Booker Family' C/- PO Box 7001, Taradale, Napier 4141.
William MACRAE
2026 · Hawke's Bay
MACRAE, William James Bruce, (Bill). Passed away peacefully in the arms of his family at home on Monday 20 July 2026. Loved and cherished husband and soulmate of Donna. Beloved father, grandad, and friend to many. Bill's service will be private, but a livestream link to watch the service will be available from Howard & Gannon Funerals on request by emailing office@ hgfunerals.co.nz Messages to the 'MacRae Family' C/- PO Box 7001, Taradale, Napier 4141.
Janet SOPER
1944 – 2026 · Hawke's Bay
SOPER, Janet Audrey "Jan". 12 April 1944 - 8 July 2026 Passed peacefully at Atawhai Care Village surrounded by loved ones. Eldest daughter of Audrey and Rowden Soper. Proud Mum to Emma. Loved sister to Fred, Herbert, Pauline (dec), Pam and John Wuts, Linda (dec) and Jeff Treadwell, and Chris and Gladys. Beloved Aunty. Big thanks to all the staff at Atawahai. A service to celebrate Jan's life will be held at the Sugar Loaf Chapel of Howard & Gannon Funerals, cnr Lee Rd & Gloucester St, Taradale, Napier, on Saturday 11 July 2026, at 11am. Messages to the 'Soper Family' C/- PO Box 7001, Taradale, Napier 4141.
Walter DRAYTON
2026 · Hawke's Bay
DRAYTON, Walter John, "Wal". Passed peacefully at home surrounded by love on Monday 6 July 2026. Aged 84. Much loved husband of Alison. Cherished Dad to Jenny, Ian, Diane, and Philippa. A service to celebrate Wal's life will be held at the Sugar Loaf Chapel of Howard & Gannon Funerals, cnr Lee Rd & Gloucester St, Taradale, Napier on Thursday 9 July 2026, at 1pm. Messages to the 'Drayton Family' C/- PO Box 7001, Taradale, Napier 4141.