Vospers Funeral Directors
257 Devon Street East, New Plymouth, Taranaki 4310, New Plymouth, Taranaki, 4310
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William LOFROTH
Taranaki
Aged 86. Peacefully at home. Loved son of the late Dick and Vesta Lofroth. Brother of Jeff and Kath. Messages to Bill's family may be sent C/- Vospers Funeral Service, 257 Devon Street East, New Plymouth.
Patricia GALL
2026 · Taranaki
Peacefully with her family by her side at Jean Sandel Rest Home on Wednesday, 9 September 2026, aged 97 years, 10 months, 27 days and almost 11 hours. Much loved wife of the late Bill. Cherished Mother and mother-in-law of John & Annette, Margaret & Suboos Bhimbhai, Bruce & Hine, David, and Robert & Jenny. Loving Gran of Matthew, Naleni, Cameron, Alistair, William, Mackenzie and her 12 great-grandchildren. In preference to flowers, please consider a donation to the Taranaki Cathedral Fund or the Taranaki Retreat. Messages to the Gall family may be left on Patricia's tribute page at vospers.co.nz/upcoming-funerals/. In accordance with Patricia's wishes, a private service will be held on Tuesday, 15 September 2026. If you would like to join the family, please reach out to Margaret on 0061 410 501 929.
Phyllis WAY
2026 · Taranaki
It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of our much loved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and friend Phyllis May Way, who peacefully passed away in her sleep on 2nd September 2026 at 90 years old. She is fondly remembered and dearly missed by her children Jean, Robert, and Pat (deceased); her grandchildren Tommy, Daniel (deceased), Matthew, Natasha and Aiden; her many great-grandchildren; and by the memory of her late husband Donald Way. The family also asks that in lieu of flowers, donations are directed towards Taranaki Hospice 15-3948-0365008-080 or Taranaki Cancer Centre 15-3942-0837510-00, the family thanks you all for your kindness and care near the end of Phyllis' journey. A service to celebrate Phyllis' life will be held at Vosper's Chapel, 257 Devon Street East, New Plymouth, on Tuesday 8th September, at 10.30am, followed by a private family burial.
Bruce VICKERS
2026 · Taranaki
Peacefully at Taranaki Base Hospital after a short illness on Thursday 27th August 2026, aged 90. Married for 66 years to his devoted wife Annette. Father of Nicola, Tony and Andrea; father-in-law of Greg 1, Greg 2 and Fiona. Grandad to his 9 grandchildren and great-granddad to his 13 great-grandchildren. Messages to the Vickers family may be left on Bruce's tribute page at vospers.co.nz/upcoming-funerals/. A private service to celebrate Bruce's life will be held.
Heather OXLEY
1943 – 2026 · Taranaki
22 July 1943 - 21 August 2026 It is with immense sadness that our family announce that Heather passed away at home, as she wanted, surrounded by all her family. She was the beloved wife and best friend of David for over 62 years, the best mum ever of Linda and Pete Kendall, Malcolm and Jeanie, Raymond and Rachael, and much-loved Nanny of Blair Rookes and Alarna, Jannica Rookes, and Tiffany and Phil Harris, she was also a treasured Nanny of Everly, Kylan and Liam. Doggy mum to Higgins and Toby. Born in Lakemba, Sydney, Australia, she made New Zealand her home and has had the most wonderful life here but always made sure we were connected with our Aussie Seatter family with love, laughter and visits with our dear Grandparents, Aunties, Uncles, and cousins. Along with Dave, they created Okato Bus Lines and Okato Travel Club and served Okato, New Plymouth and Taranaki for many years, making so many lifelong friends with their staff along the way. They loved to travel and have seen wondrous places and met fabulous people from around the world and have been travel blessed. A very special thank you goes to the staff at Taranaki Base Hospital, Oakura Medical Centre, Vivian Pharmacy, Hospice and our angel Milly from Cherish Respite and her beautiful team, we could not have cared for her at home without all this love and support. To Vospers Funeral Services who have made miracles happen for us in such a short time, we will be forever grateful. Thank you to everyone who has messaged, phoned, visited and sent flowers and food. This has been so appreciated by all of us. It was a privilege for her Aussie family, sister Isabelle, and nieces, Kim, Leanne and Stacy to spend time to say their farewells. "Rest peacefully with the angels my darling Sister and our Aunty" A small family gathering has already been held, as per Heather's wishes. Those of you wanting to visit Dave or the family are more than welcome to come for a cuppa or just ring and have a chat. The ones that love us, never really leave us
Nita RICHARDSON
2026 · Manawatū-Whanganui
Peacefully, surrounded by her loving family, at Chalmers Rest Home on Wednesday 26 August 2026, aged 86. Beloved and treasured wife of the late John. Adored and much-loved Mum & mother-in-law to Julie & Stuart, Brenda & Michael, Sue & Matt, Lynda & Tony. Precious Narnie/Nanna to all her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. A cherished sister and aunty, and a valued friend to many. Messages and memories you would like to share with her family may be left on Nita's tribute page at vospers.co.nz/upcoming-funerals/. A service to celebrate Nita's life will be held at Knox Presbyterian Church, 524 Devon Street East, New Plymouth, on Tuesday 1 September 2026 at 11.00am, followed by burial at the Awanui Cemetery.