Past Funeral Notices

SMITH, Jess Vernon In Loving Memory of Jess Vernon Smith. Son of the late Ivan and Noeline, brother to Glenda. Passed away peacefully on the 6th of September 2025 aged 65 years old. Rest In Peace

MIKKELSEN Neal Lawrence, passed away peacefully on the 28th of August 2025 in Tauranga, surrounded by his family. Loving father of Narelle, Ian, Aimee and Joshua. A service for Neal will be held on Thursday the 4th of September 2025 at the St Peters Anglican Church in Katikati at 12.30pm.

DALBETH , Raewyn Joy (Nee Walton) Passed away peacefully on Sunday the 24th of August 2025 in Tauranga, surrounded by her family and friends. She will be deeply missed by her family and friends. A private cremation will be held as these were Raewyn’s wishes.

BURGESS Trevor Alfred Francis Passed away peacefully at Waipuna Hospice in Tauranga, surrounded by his loving family on Saturday the 16th of August 2025, aged 91 years. Trevor is the much loved husband of Jenni, and is dearly loved and missed by Helen, Guy, Kelley, and Mike, and their respective families. A Memorial Service for Trevor…

Janet Bernadette McDermott, Passed away peacefully on the 16th of August 2025. Loved wife of the late John McDermott and loved mother of Mark and Veronica. Grandmother of 5 and great grandmother to 1. A service for Janet will be held at  St Mary Immaculate on Thursday the 21st of August 2025 at 1pm,  followed…

Born 23 March 1946 died peacefully on 9th August 2025. He was deeply loved and will be greatly missed by all his family and friends.  In lieu of flowers Richard has requested donations to Caritas Charity.

NECKLEN, Janet Lorna ‘ Jan’ Passed away peacefully on the 31st of July 2025 surrounded by her family. Loved wife of the Late Evan John Necklen. Mother and mother-in-law of Karena and Grant, Brett and Chie, Andrea and Aaron. Grandmother to 9 and great grandmother to 7. A service for Jan will be held on Tuesday…

It is with heavy hearts that the family announces the sudden death of Shirley Ann Hayward on Wednesday 16th July, at her home. Adored wife to Ray, mother to Jo, Phillip and Janine. A Nana who very much loved her grandchildren Liam, Jules, Zac and Ruby. A celebration of Shirley’s life will be held at…

BUTLER Stephen Walter. (Wal). Passed away peacefully at home on 30th July 2025 surrounded by family. Husband and soul mate of Judith. Much loved Dad of Jamie and Kayle, and Ben and Hannah. Special poppa of Lucky and Hadley. Loved brother, brother in law, uncle and friend to many. The family would like to thank…

BIBBY Richard Malcolm. Reg. U44385 Rank: Captain RNZIR Passed away 22nd July aged 71. Beloved eldest son of the late Dick and Dawn Bibby. Much loved brother of Wendy, Joanne, Gayle (deceased) and Stephen. Father and Grandfather of Ashley and Cassidy. Rest in Peace. Thank you to the staff at the Lodge, Pyes Pa. A…

TURNBULL Sidney Douglas. Aged 84, died peacefully at home on Friday, 11th July 2025. Beloved husband, father, and poppa to Tessa, Darren & Shelley, Simon & Lizzie, Catherine, Jacob, Ollie, and Eve. Sid’s last field day will be at 2pm, 90 Tanners Point Rd, Katikati, on Wednesday 16th July. All communications to Turnbull Family, c/-…

HERD Keith Randal. A tribute to Keith Randal Herd. 15 January 1947 – 27 June 2025 (78 Years). Today we bid farewell to an extraordinary man, Keith Randal Herd, who passed away peacefully on 27 June 2025, surrounded by the unwavering love of his family and close friends. Keith lived a life full of energy…