Past Funeral Notices

A celebration of Jamie and Brayden’s lives will be held at the Port Marlborough Pavilion, Endeavour Park, 181 Waikawa Road, Picton at 10am on Monday October 14. In lieu of flowers a donation to the Nelson Marlborough Rescue Helicopter Trust would be greatly appreciated and may be made at the service or online to a/c 03-1354-04...

Passed away peacefully on Friday October 4, 2024 at Springlands Lifestyle Village. Aged 97 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Gerald, treasured mother and mother-in-law of Sue and the late Bill (Blenheim), Margaret and Mark, Robert and Therese (all of Australia). Adored Nana Betty of her grandchildren and great-grandchildren Karla, Julian (Ashburton)...

Passed away on Tuesday, October 1, 2024, at home with Annie nearby. Aged 75 years. Loved husband of Annie, loved father of Paul and the late Steven. Highly regarded member of the Kaikoura community. Special thanks to Kaikoura New Life Church for all their support. Messages may be sent to the Cox family, 159 South Bay Parade, South Bay, Kaikoura 7300. A...

Passed away peacefully on Saturday September 28, 2024, after a short illness. Dearly loved wife and soulmate of Neil. Much loved and treasured Mum of Nicky and Joseph, and Christine; adored Nana of Damian. Forever in our hearts and memories. Heartfelt thanks to the teams at Wairau Hospital and Hospice Marlborough for their care and support of Lyn and o...

Passed away on Wednesday September 25, 2024, at Aberleigh Village. Aged 78 years. Loved husband of Katherine, father of five, grandad to many grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Loved brother and uncle. Special thanks to staff at Aberleigh for their care of Des in his last few months. In accordance with Des’s wishes, a private cremation has taken pl...

Passed away, peacefully, at Ashwood Park Retirement Village on Thursday September 19, 2024. Aged 95 years. A dearly loved husband, and treasured Dad of Grant Patchett, and Glenda and Colin Simpson, and ‘Old Pop’ of Heath, Jen and Mark, Leanne and Mike, Caitlin, Sarah and Dara, and Caleb. Messages may be sent to 14 Fell Street, Grovetown, Blenheim 7202....

On Saturday September 14, 2024, peacefully in her sleep at Springlands Lifestyle Village, Blenheim. Aged 88 years. Loving wife of the late Don, loved mother and mother-in-law of Trevor and Susan (Dunedin), Susan and John (Blenheim), David and Sharon (Christchurch), Peter and Tracey (Dunedin), and Karen and Chris (Blenheim). A much loved nana and great-...

Passed away suddenly on Wednesday September 4, 2024, at her home in Picton. Aged 49 years. Dearly loved wife of Kevin – spanning 27 years – and mother of Tahlia, Sean and Hallie. Much-loved daughter of Rhonda and Joe Dumicich and sister of Kerry and Adam. Messages may be sent to 29 Scotland Street, Picton 7220. A celebration of Corinna’s li...

Passed away on Wednesday, September 11, 2024 at home with Valerie by his side. In his 70th year. Loved husband of Valerie. Loved Dad of Zane, Dodi, Maryellen, and Johnnie. Loved Poppa of all his grandchildren. Messages may be sent to the Robinson family, 43 Girling Avenue, Mayfield, Blenheim 7201. In lieu of flowers a donation to Life Flight would be a...

Passed away peacefully on Tuesday September 3, 2024 at Seaview Home, Picton. Aged 88 years. Dearly loved wife of Gordon, loved Mum of Chris and Neta, Shona, the late Brendan, Gordon and Lynley, Kathryn, Adrian and Tracy, and Steve and Sheila. Loved Nana of her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Special thanks to Seaview Home staff, and Debs. Messag...

Passed away on Thursday, September 5, 2024, at Hospice Marlborough. Aged 83 years. Loved husband of Vera, loved Dad of Catherine, Yvonne, Peter, Lucky, and Teressa and loved Granddad of all his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Special thanks for all the support, messages, calls and aroha. Dad was so well looked after by so many loving and caring ...

Passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 31, 2024. Aged 96 years. Loved husband of the late Diana and father to Simon, Lelia, and Nicholas. Grandfather to Elite and Casey and great grandfather to Arjun. Anchors Away. Messages may be sent to 5 Suffolk Street, Picton 7220. A Requiem Mass for Desmond will be celebrated at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, 5...

Passed away peacefully with her daughters at her side, Thursday, August 22, 2024, aged 87 years. Loved wife of Geoff (deceased), and longtime partner of John (deceased). Much loved and cherished mother and mother-in-law to Johnny, Susan, Wendy and Steve. Very special nana to Mark and Minnie, Lisa (deceased), Amanda and Brendan, Kelly and Aaron, and Kry...

Passed away on Monday August 19, 2024 at Maxwell Lifecare. Aged 83 years. Beloved wife of the late Donald Cyril Leov, much loved mother and grandmother of Michael and Fiona, Craig and Kellie, Anna and Bill; Phoebe and Sam, Henry and William, Shinae and Alex. Great grandmother of Maci. Messages may be sent to 14D Burden Street, Blenheim 7201. As per Yvo...

MbChB Distinguished Fellow of RNZCGP: Dr Peter GRANT Johnston passed away peacefully, after a short battle with pancreatic cancer, on Monday August 5, 2024. Aged 74 years. Loved husband of Lis, father of Shelley and Olivia, father-in-law of Rob and Kurt. Brother of Dale and Carey. Boom of Finn, Ella, Luka and Tate. Thank you to Springlands Health, Wair...

Passed away on Monday August 5, 2024 at Bethsaida Retirement Village. Loved wife of Terry. Loved mother of Jonel and Ivan, and Joanne and Murray. So-loved Nan of Rebecca, Kate, Fraser, and the late Jenna. Sister of the late Valda and Neil. Messages may be sent to 20 Thornycroft Street, Fendalton, Christchurch 8052. In lieu of flowers, a donation to the...

Passed away on Monday July 29, 2024 at Bethsaida Retirement Village, Blenheim. In her 90th year. Loved wife of the late Manny, loved mother of Leonie, the late Caralyn, and Richard. Respected mother-in-law of Arie Verhey and Brent Morrison. Loved grandmother and great-grandmother. Dearly loved daughter of the late Howard and Ethel Butzbach. Loved siste...

Passed away suddenly at home on Saturday July 27, 2024. Aged 59 years. Loved and adored husband and best friend of Jo. Loved brother, brother-in-law, uncle, great uncle and son-in-law. Ian’s presence will be deeply missed. Messages may be sent to the Morris Family, c/- P O Box 110, Blenheim 7240. Heartfelt thanks to St John and the Wairau Valley Volunt...

On Wednesday July 17, 2024 at Nelson. Aged 81 years. Dearly loved partner of Don Newport, loved mother and mother in-law of Aileen and Trevor Allen (Richmond), Barry and Evelyn Holmwood (Blenheim), Tamara Neale and Sam Gray (Christchurch). Loved Nana of Sarah and Chris, Holly and Anna, Felix and Rowan. Messages may be sent to the Neale Family, c/- PO B...

Passed away on Sunday July 21, 2024 at Aberleigh Village, Blenheim. Aged 88 years. Beloved wife of the late Welly, loved mother and mother-in-law of Michael and Janet, Peter and Kim and loved grandmother of her grandchildren. Loved sister of Robyn. Specials thanks and love to Jacquelene and Inner Wheel fraternity. Messages may be sent to the Munro Fami...

Passed away on Sunday, July 21, 2024, at Maxwell Lifecare. Aged 81 years. Dearly loved and cherished husband of Elizabeth for 55 years. Loved father of Nicky and Greg and father-in-law of Anna and Sharon. Treasured Pa of Taylor (deceased), Zeck, Thom, Arwen and Hayley. Cherished brother, brother-in-law, and uncle. A very special friend, mentor and ‘Bos...

Sunrise 28.3.1936, Sunset 18.7.2024. Aged 88 years. Loved husband of the late Helen, loved ‘old man’ of Gary, Ray, Brian, Barb, Wayne and their partners; loved ‘grumpy grandad’ of all the grandies. Dad passed peacefully surrounded by family on Thursday July 18, 2024 at 11.09am. In lieu of flowers, a donation would be appreciated to either Picton Rowing...

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Lee on Sunday July 14, 2024, peacefully in Blenheim. Loved and missed by partner Emilie, and children Reuben, Dominic, Olivia and Avery, together with their families. Grandad to Ryder and Te Oho Mauri, brother-in-law of Nat. Beloved brother and brother-in-law of Sue and Philip Sue. Uncle of Geoffr...

Passed away on Saturday, July 6, 2024, at Waterlea Lifecare, Blenheim. Aged 90 years. Beloved wife of Alan. Loved mother of Simon and Nick, grandmother of Lucie, James and Samantha and great-grandmother of Armanhi and Saige. Special thanks to management and staff at Waterlea Lifecare, Blenheim. Messages may be sent to the Depree Family, c/- PO Box 110,...

On Sunday July 7, 2024 at Wairau Hospital, Blenheim with family at her side, following her brief battle with cancer. Aged 41 years. Adored Mum of Izzy, Marley and Asher, and former partner of Tama. Big sister to Johnathan and aunty to Conrad, Tyreece, Lennix and Alexsa. Much-loved daughter of Dave and Raewyn Tepania, and her extended whānau whānui. Jes...

Passed away on Tuesday, July 2, 2024 at home. Aged 72 years. Beloved father and father-in-law of Jillian and Sean, and Lauren Cooper, granddad to Emily, Triston and Zane. Respected ex-partner of Susan (all of Texas, USA). Partner of Ying (Blenheim). Beloved brother and brother-in-law of Lynnette and Ross, Kathryn and Craig, Robert and Adrianne, Brian, ...

Passed away on Thursday, June 27, 2024, at Hospice Marlborough
In his 80th year. Loved husband of the late Jan and the late Gwynne
Special Father/Dad of Robyn, Trudi, and Linda. Loved Grand-Pop of Anthony, Renee, Blair, Cameron, Haylee, Jake, June, and his great-grandchildren.
Special thanks to Hospice Marlborough staff
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1950 – 2024: It is with great sadness that we say goodbye to Leigh, who passed on Saturday June 29, 2024. Aged 74 years. Dearly loved brother of Cheryl and uncle of his nieces. He will forever be in our hearts.

You left without warning
Gone so fast
Now all we have are memories