Howard & Gannon Funerals
230 Gloucester Street, Taradale, Napier, Hawke's Bay 4112, Napier, Hawke's Bay, 4112
Recent notices
Grace TAYLOR
2026 · Hawke's Bay
TAYLOR, Grace, (nee Price). Passed away 12th September 2026 in her 100th year. Much loved wife of the late Keith, Mum of Bruce, and Graeme. Loved grandmother of Scott, Trisha, Nicola, and Anthea. Much loved by her great and great- great grandchildren. Sister of Doug (deceased), May (deceased), Patricia, and Tui. She will be sadly missed by all. A service to celebrate Grace's life will be held in the Sugar Loaf Chapel, at Howard & Gannon Funerals, cnr of Lee Road and Gloucester Street, Taradale, Napier on Thursday 17 September 2026 at 2pm. Messages to the 'Taylor Family' C/- PO Box 7001, Taradale, Napier 4141.
Beth POSTLEWAIGHT
2026 · Hawke's Bay
POSTLEWAIGHT, Beth Margaret. Passed away after a courageous battle with cancer on Thursday 10 September 2026 at Princess Alexandra, Napier. Aged 67 years. Beloved partner of Nigel. Much loved sister of Russell (dec), Ian, Neil (dec), Derek, and Gillian. Honorary sister of Deborah and Nigel, Vicki, and Nadine. Cherished Aunty and Great Aunty to nephews, nieces, great nephews and, nieces. Beloved by many. We would like to thank all the staff at Cranford Hospice, Princess Alexandra and the Stitch & Bitch crew for their love and support. A service to celebrate Beth's life will be held in the Sugar Loaf Chapel, at Howard & Gannon Funerals, cnr of Lee Road and Gloucester Street, Taradale, Napier on Saturday 19 September at 1.00pm.
Jillian BLATCHFORD
2026 · Hawke's Bay
BLATCHFORD, Jillian Anne. Passed peacefully on Wednesday 2nd September 2026, at Summerset in the Palms, aged 85 years. Dearly loved wife of Walter. Cherished Mum and mother-in- law of Craig and Brenda, Jeanine and Philip, and Andrew and Marise. Much loved Nana Jill of her 10 grandchildren and nine great-grandies. A service to celebrate Jill's life will be held at the Suagar Loaf Chapel of Howard & Gannon Funerals, cnr Lee Road and Gloucester Street, Taradale, Napier, on Tuesday 8th September at 10.30am. Messages to the 'Blatchford Family' C/- PO Box 7001, Taradale, Napier 4141.
Winifred BICKERSTAFF
Hawke's Bay
BICKERSTAFF, Winifred Norah QSM (nee Bent). Former violin teacher of Napier and dearly loved wife of the late Roslee Reedman Bickerstaff, died peacefully on Friday August 14 at Taradale Masonic Rest Home & Hospital, aged 101 years. Much loved mother and mother-in- law of Paul and Lois, Stewart and Sharon, Margaret, David and Jo and cherished grandmother of Euan, Craig, James, Preston, Brooke, Luke and Kurt. Her family would like to thank all staff at Masonic for their exceptional care and empathy. A funeral service to celebrate Win's life will be held at St Paul's Presbyterian Church, 89 Tennyson Street Napier at 11 am on Friday 21st August, followed by a burial at Park Island cemetery. The funeral will be livestreamed at streams. thinkdirectorlive.nz/ Win??"Bickerstaff/ Funeral.html. Messages to the Bickerstaff Family, c/- PO Box 7001, Taradale, Napier 4141.
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.