Past Funeral Notices

KING, Judith Ruth (Judy) (née Lochhead) Passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by family, on Thursday 26 June 2025, aged 74 years.

Cherished wife of Tom, and much-loved mother of Malcolm, Brendon, Alaistair and Kathryn. Adored grandmother of Alex, Sam, Jacob, Cleo, Lydia, Ashleigh, Flynn, Riley and Eleanor.

A passionate gardener, Judy...

BARRETT Helen (née Robson): Passed away on Wednesday, June 18, 2025, at Hospice Marlborough. Aged 85 years. Loved mother of Jim, Lorraine, Ally, Clare, and the late Carol. Messages may be sent to the Barrett family at 2200 Awhitu Road, Waiuku 2684.
In accordance with Helen’s wishes, a private cremation has taken place, to be followed by a family ...

Dave passed away unexpectedly after a brief illness on June 14, 2025. He was the beloved partner of Mary Livingston. He was also the loving father of his daughters Kym and Shannon and their partner’s Mark and Rob. Dave was the proud grandfather of Payton, Chloe and Jackson. Surviving Dave are his siblings Susan, Keith and Robert.

A celebration o...

Passed away peacefully at Ashwood Park Rest Home, on 14 May 2025,
aged 80 years.Treasured partner of Kim Green (Picton), much loved by
her boys Cameron, Liam and Oliver Burgess. Loved Grandad and Dad
of his children and grandchildren: Brendon, Jodie and Charlotte
Clark (Hong Kong), Leanne and Owen Miller (Ashburton), Taylor and<...

BLACK, Kathleen Cowen

Passed away peacefully 10^th June 2025, aged 87 years.

Finally at peace.

Much loved mother and mother-in-law of Bruce and Yvonne, Ian and Kathryn, Stewart, David and Armae, Sheila and Nathan, and Heather. Much loved Gran, Granny and Great Gran by all her grandchildren and great grandchildren...

JONES, Belinda Girlie “Mama” (née Ward):

Passed away peacefully surrounded by her whanau on Monday June 2, 2025, at Hospice Marlborough. Aged 72 years.

Beloved partner of Peter Hart. Loved Mama to Thomas, Mason, Theresa, Nikora, Meleana & Te Atatu.

Loved mother-in-law to Leeanne, Wiki, Jason, Rima & Devlin. Adored Nanny to ...

TAN, Pamela May (Pam, née Holland), Dublin, Bantry, Ireland, Wellington and Marlborough, New Zealand.

Pam passed away peacefully in her beloved Ngakuta Bay, Marlborough Sounds. She was surrounded by all she held most dear, her sons, Huan, Liong and Li, and her most precious grandchildren, Marco, Crista and Stella. She will be greatly missed by h...

PRUDEN, Shirley Acland

Dearly loved wife of the late Alan, Mother and Mother-in-law of Cheryl, the late Caroline, Veronica and Newton, the late Deborah, Tony, Shona and Andy. Cherished Nana Chook and Great-Nana. Shirley passed peacefully at Marlborough Hospice on Sunday 8^th June, in her 90^th year. As per her wishes, Shirley...

TRILFORD, Arthur McKay (Mac)

Passed away peacefully, surrounded by family at Wairau Hospital on 4^th June 2025, aged 87 years. Loved and cherished Dad and father-in-law of Megan, Chris and Melissa, Cameron and Julie. Brother and brother-in-law of Sam and Judith. ‘Grandy Mac’ to Tyler, Connie, Tiana, and Aliah. Great-grandad to Kora.</p...

We announce the passing of David Greville Rawson, aged 75, at his home  in Kaipapa Bay, Picton. Born in Invercargill, raised in Christchurch, he was the son of the late Brian and June Rawson. He is survived by his sister Deb, and his children Nigel, Pip and Mike.

Writer, traveller, music lover- he was a man of humour, eloquence and great imagina...

Passed away peacefully on 20th April 2025 in her 97th year. Loved and cherished wife of the late Raymond William for 76 years. Loved mother and mother in law (and best friend) of Darren and Lisa, and the late Laurice. Dearly loved Nan to Kell, Bek and George, Jen and Keith, and Lauren and Paddy. Much loved Great Nan to Cole and Fox. A very special lady...

Passed away peacefully in Picton on Tuesday 9^th April 2025 aged 66 years.

Loved eldest son of Bob and Marge Gibb. Loved brother and brother-in-law of Cherrie and Kevin (Oamaru), Mandy and Ali (Timaru), Tony and Judith (Temuka), Brian and Estelle (Auckland).

Special uncle to Christopher, Natasha, Ashlea and Ava.

Dear frie...

Passed away peacefully on Sunday March 16, 2025, at Springlands Lifestyle Village, Blenheim. Aged 85 years. Loved husband of Trish and the late Carol. Loved father of Hiram, Stephen and Rachel, stepfather of Jason and Rachel. Grandfather and great-grandfather of Katie and Phil, Tash and Ryan, Harriet, Florence, Frank, Maggie, Charlie, Ben, Abby, and La...

Passed away on Sunday, February 23, 2025 at Aberleigh Village. Loved wife of the late Fabian (Eddie). Loved mother of Graeme, Kevin, Geoffry, Brian, and the late Edward (Ted). Special thanks to the Staff at Aberleigh Village for their care. Messages may be sent to the Sperry Family, 36 York Street, Picton, 7220. In accordance with Doreen’s wishes, a pr...

Passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday February 12, 2025. Aged 84 years. Treasured friend of Murray, loved mother and mother-in-law of Michael and Ursula, Barry and Julie, Darryl, Jenny and Kevin. Loved Nana of her many grandchildren and great-grandchildren. In lieu of flowers, a donation to the Cancer Society would be appreciated and may be made ...

Passed away in Wellington Hospital on Wednesday February 12, 2025. Aged 76 years. Much-loved wife of the late Alan. Loved mother and mother-in-law of Michael, Tracey, and the late Jayson. Loved Nana of Riley and Jayden. Sister and sister-in-law of Keith and Marjorie. Dearly loved by her friends and family. Messages may be sent to 23 Rowan Place, Wither...

On Sunday January 26, 2025, at Hospice Marlborough after a short illness, with family at her side. Aged 77 years. Loved wife of the late Michael. Loved mother and mother-in-law of Caroline and Anthony Bowron, Olly and Catt, Annabel and Warren Jones, and Guy and Carolina. Loved Granny of Elizabeth, Ned and Matilda, Lavinia and Cordelia, Franco and Carme...

Passed away unexpectedly at home, on Friday January 17, 2025. Aged 53 years. Soulmate and much loved wife of Mike. Loved by her friends and family. Messages may be sent to 8 Old Renwick Road, Mayfield, Blenheim 7201. In accordance with Kimbalee’s wishes, a private cremation has taken place.

Passed away peacefully at Wairau Hospital on Saturday December 28, 2024, with her husband by her side. Aged 79 years. Loved wife of Brian for 53 years, loved mother and mother-in-law of Darren and Nicky, Kelly and Richard, Tessa and Vince. Loved Grandma of Liv, Lachlan, Petra, Patterson and Ash. Cherished sister of Stefan and Donna, loved sister-in-law...

Passed away on Friday, December 13, 2024, at Kaikoura Hospital. Aged 67 years. Treasured eldest son of Turia and Haromi Taylor. Adored brother of Moki, Darcia, the late Wayne, Mark, Pania, Ari, Hauiti, Amelia and Sharon. Loved father and Koko of Tania, his nine grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. The whanau wish to extend their heartfelt thank...

Passed away on Monday December 9, 2024. Much loved father of Mark, Bart, Tania and the late Kiri. Loved granddad of Joshua, Jack, Blake, Billy, Fred, Finnlee and Joey. Will be sadly missed by the extended Mehrtens and Lindsay families. Messages may be sent to 12 Glentui Place, Picton 7220. Family and friends who would like to say goodbye to Lindsay are...

Passed away peacefully at home surrounded by loving family, on Thursday December 5, 2024. Aged 73 years. Much-loved husband of Evelyn, adored father and father-in-law of Jodie and Justin. Devoted ‘Poppa Jim’ of Patrick and Ryan, loved brother of Josey Watt and Stewart Campbell. Messages may be sent to the Campbell Family, c/- P O Box 110, Blenheim 7240...

Passed away at Wairau Hospital, on Monday November 25, 2024. Aged 70 years. Loved father of Morgan. Loved son of John and Patricia England, loved brother of Philip, Martyn, and Jill Farley. A loved uncle of his nieces and nephews. Messages may be sent to the England Family, c/- P O Box 110, Blenheim 7240. At Stephen’s request, a private cremation has t...

Passed away on Monday December 2, 2024 at Wairau Hospital. Aged 86 years. Bruce was an avid plant lover and gardener who was fiercely independent/preferred a quiet life but was always there for his family. Bruce will be lovingly remembered by his remaining family: his sister Sally; cousins; nieces and nephews; great-nieces and nephews. ‘Your long j...