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SAUNDERS, Harold Blakewell:
Passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 16, 2025, in his 88th year. Dearly loved husband of Janice. Much loved father and father-in-law of Vanessa and Rex, Annette, Lloyd and Michele, Robin, Belinda and Ross. Adored Grandad and Greatgrandad of his 11 grandchildren and 9 great grandchildren. Loved by his brothers and...
LISSAMAN, Robert Bligh (Rob):
Passed away peacefully on Friday 15 August, 2025.
Much loved son of Ivo and Dorothy, loved husband
of Helen, father & father-in-law of Ben, Louise and
Rachel, brother of Jane and Jim, grandpop of Isabella
and Harry, great grandpop of Archie, and uncle,
cousin, ...
RUTHERFORD, Wilma Mary “Billie” (née Spencer): Passed away on Monday, August 18, 2025, at Wairau Hospital. Aged 87 years.
Loved wife of the late Allan, mother of Craig and Cheree, and grandmother of Nicole, Dylan, Alice, Joshua, and James.
Special thanks to Access, Wairau Hospital and St John Ambulance for their care and...
PHILLIPS, Maureen Val (née Dobias): Passed away on Tuesday, August 12, 2025, at Hospice Marlborough. Aged 75 years, a gypsy free spirit.
Much loved daughter of the late Ngaio and Wally Dobias and sister of Diane and Marty Dobias; beloved mother of Nastassia Burke, Marcus and Sean Phillips and grandmother of Sophia, Nile and Lili; adored companion...
LEWIS, Gloria June (née Huston)
8th November 1937 – 4th August 2025
Passed away peacefully in her 88th year, surrounded by her loving family.
Dearly loved wife of John for 65 years.
Cherished mother of the late Michael & Racquel, and Gail.
Adored grandmother of Liz & Scott, Hami...
MAPP, Valerie Lois, “Val” (née McKenzie): Late of Pine Valley. August 7, 1950 – July 31, 2025. Died peacefully at home with her family near.
Much loved wife of Lloyd; mother of Roland, Vanessa, and the late Hayden; Nana of Jaimee, Ben, Sarah, Lincoln, and Nelson.
Well known and respected member of the community, founder of Pine Valley Ou...
Sadly passed away on Monday, August 4, 2025, with her beloved husband Terry holding her hand. He will be without the love of his life. Much loved step mum to Michelle, Natalie and Teresa and Darren. She will be deeply missed by family and friends. At her request a cremation has taken place and a private service will be held. We wish to thank the staff ...
FENN, John Richard
Passed away peacefully after a short illness, at the Marlborough Hospice on Thursday 31st July 2025, in his 90th Year. Loved and cherished Dad and Father-in-law of Adele and Ian, Andy and Leanne, Sara and Terry, Liz and Doug, Mark and Fiona.
Adored Grandad of Samuel, Kaitlyn, Jack, Harry, Rachel, J...
BRIDGMAN, Brian Edward: Passed away on Tuesday, July 29, 2025, at Maxwell Lifecare. Aged 83 years.
Dearly loved husband for 57 years of the late Margaret.
Loved son of the late William and Dorena (Dunedin).
Loving father and father-in-law of
POWELL: Avis Maureen (née Cairns): Passed away on July 26th, 2025 at Bethsaida Rest Home, in her 98th year.
Loved and cherished mother of Jennifer (deceased) Ian and Susan, Jane, Andrew and Therese, Craig and Liz. Much loved Gran and Great Gran. Dearly beloved daughter of the late Edward (Ted) and Grace Cairns. Loved sister...
JONES, Lauraine Mary
Passed away peacefully at Marlborough Hospice on Saturday 19th July 2025, surrounded by her 13 children; grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Reunited with her late children; Wayne and Michelle.
Beloved wife of the late Colin. The family would like to thank the team at Marlborough Hospice for their kindne...
KERR, Lloyd Galbraith: Died in Blenheim on Monday, July 14, 2025. Aged 88years.
Born Waikouaiti, August 3, 1936, son of the late Lance and Charlotte Kerr, brother of the late Birtles, Wilfred and Garth Kerr, and brother-in-law of the late Merle, Georgina and Betty Kerr.
Uncle and good friend of Ross, Murray and Robyn Kerr, Bruce ...
TUMOHE, Phillip
Born 14 October 1947 – Sunset 9 July 2025
Our beloved Phillip passed away peacefully, wrapped in a korowai of love and surrounded by his whānau at Marlborough Hospice, Blenheim.
A treasured son, brother, partner, koro, uncle and Pops — deeply loved and deeply missed.
He travelled home with his whānau to Tainui...
Maureen passed away peacefully at Bethsaida Retirement Village on Sunday, July 6, 2025. Aged 96 years. Dearly loved wife of the late George Richard Sumby. Much loved mother of Linda, Edward, Neville, Yvonne, Chrissy, Denise and families, including 15 grandchildren and 24 great grandchildren. Special thanks to Bethsaida Retirement Village for the compas...
GEORGE, Louise Agnes “Lou” (née Rennie): Passed away peacefully on Thursday, July 3, 2025, at Wairau Hospital, surrounded by her loving family, aged 88 years.
Dearly loved wife of the late Ray. Loved Mum and Mother-in-law of Trish and Ross, Yvonne (Eve), Cathy and Craig, Max and Rhonda.
Loved Nan of Tom and Sarah, Libby, Gracie a...
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...
HAMBLIN, Raymond Francis “Ray”: Passed away on Sunday, June 22, 2025, at Aberleigh Village in his 86th year.
Loved husband, best friend, and work partner of Diana (née Tige Aubrey). Much loved father of Rick Hamblin and Louise Large and father-in-law of Jemaal Large. Loved by granddaughters Holly and Zara Large. Eldest son of Frank and ...
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 ...
TASKER, Darryl Ormande Edwin: Passed away unexpectedly at his home in Renwick Monday, June 23, 2025, aged 49 years.
Much loved partner of Adriana, loving caring father of Te Ana and Ayla, loved big brother of twins Tasha and Jo. Loved nephew, uncle, cousin and moko of his whānau.
A service for Darryl was held at Sowman’s Mayfield Chapel, on...
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...
SLOANE, Megan (nee Boyes)
Passed away at home after a courageous and hard fought journey with family by her side on Sunday 22 June 2025.
Dearly loved Wife of Glenn, Mum to Brooke and Troy, Nicole, Hayley and Jayden, Nannie to Kobe and Eden. Daughter of Bob and Junella, Sister to Simon and Family – Western Australia. Beloved Aunty, Daughter-...
WALKER, Shirley June (née Mears): Passed away on Monday, June 23, 2025, at Bethsaida Retirement Village, surrounded by family, at the age of 90 years.
Dearly loved wife of the late Ross.
Much loved Mum and Mum-in-law of Tina and Geoff Noad, and Leigh Walker.
Adored Nana of Carrie and the late George, Mark and Nikita, Kate ...
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