Thompson Funeral Directors
86 Gibson Quay, Hokitika, West Coast 7810, Hokitika, West Coast, 7810
Recent notices
Mary TAPP
2026 · Canterbury
Passed away peacefully surrounded in love, at home, on August 8, 2026, in her 90th year. Best friend and wife for 66 years of Sam, loved and adored Mum and mother-in-law of Teeny and Robert, Ray, Deb, and Joe and Diane, cherished Nana of Jason and Amber, Nikcola and Eddie, Bre, Mitch and Janae, Bernadette and Cole, Sarah and Robert, Craig, Tanya, Sonya, and Chris, adored Nana Mary of her great-grandchildren Lochy, Aliyah, Asher, Benji, Fletch, Charlee, Milo, Sophia, Jack, George, Eddie, and Vinny, cherished sister, cousin, aunty, and friend to many. Mary will be home for anyone wanting to visit between Thursday and Sunday. Messages to the Tapp Family, 181 Jollie Street, Hokitika 7810, or may be left on Mary's tribute page at www.thompsonfd.co.nz. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Hokitika Volunteer Fire Fighters would be appreciated, these may be left at the service. A Requiem Mass will be celebrated for Mary in St Patrick's Catholic Church, Ross, on Tuesday, August 18, at 1.00pm. Following the Mass, Mary will be laid to rest in the Ross Cemetery.
George KAZAKOS
2026 · Canterbury
Passed away peacefully on August 2, 2026, after a short illness, surrounded by the love of his family, aged 86 years. Dearly loved husband of Niki, cherished father and father-in-law of Noula and Wayne, and Eleni and Matt, treasured Papou of Ruby, Holly, Mya, and Toby, loved son of the late Leonidas and Lambrini Kazakos, a much-loved uncle, brother and friend who will be deeply missed by all who knew him. The family sincerely thanks the wonderful staff at Allen Bryant Care Home for the exceptional care, kindness, and compassion shown to George during his final days. Messages to PO Box 13, Hari Hari 7863, or can be left on George's tribute page at www.thompsonfd.co.nz. A service to celebrate George's life will be held in the Hari Hari Community Hall, on Thursday, August 6, commencing at 11.30am. Following the Service, George will be laid to rest in the Hari Hari Cemetery. Livestream link can be found on his tribute page.
Paul OLSEN
2026 · Wellington
On Sunday, July 19, 2026, passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by his family, aged 83 years. Dearly loved father, brother, and friend of many. Messages may be left on Paul's tribute page at www.thompsonfd.co.nz. In accordance with Paul's wishes, a private cremation has taken place.
Allen CHINN
2026
Very sadly passed away on June 24, 2026. Aged 76 years. Really loved partner of Rita. A cherished father and father-in-law to Brent and Casey, Khane and Laura. A wonderful Poppa to Luca, Charli and Olive, and a very close friend of Richie and Jiab. A special brother to Doug and Gail, Colin and Cheryl and the late Ngarie. Sadly missed by all his nieces and nephews, Paul and Leah, Andrew and Debbie, Grant and Stephanie, Creek and Sian, Gemma and Ian, Kylie and Kosta. A treasured friend and kind person to many. May you be at peace. A celebration of Allen's life will be held at All Saints Anglican Church, 57 Bealey St, Hokitika, on Friday, July 3, 2026, commencing at 1.00pm. A live-stream of the service will be available from his tribute page at Thompsonfd.co.nz
Murray JORDAN
2026
Passed away after a lengthy battle, "because you can't kill weeds that easy," on Thursday, June 18, 2026, aged 68. Dearly loved husband of Sharon (nee Brown), cherished father of Hayley, Brent, and Reece, and grandfather of 6, loved son of the late Don and Ngaire, loved brother of Bevan, Sheryl (deceased), Eric, and Sharon. "Goodbyes are not forever, goodbyes are not the end, they simply mean we'll miss you, until we meet again." Messages to 8 Greyhound Road, RD2, Hokitika 7882, or can be left on Murray's tribute page at www.thompsonfd.co.nz. A service to celebrate Murray's life will be held in the Hokitika RSA, Sewell Street, Hokitika, on Wednesday, June 24, commencing at 1.30pm. Private cremation to follow.