Smith, Suzanne Phyllis (née Swan)30 January 1946 – 25 October 2025 In Loving MemorySuzanne Phyllis Smith passed away peacefully, surrounded by love. Her life was a quiet testament to warmth, humour, and enduring strength.Suzanne was the devoted wife of Athol, a loving sister to Roger, David, Judith and the late Michael, a proud and loving…
Gleeson, Bevan Patrick – 28.01.1974 – 22.10.2025 Suddenly at Waikato Hospital. Beloved father of Jaden, Ethan, and April, their respective partners, and his five beautiful grandchildren. Dearly missed and loved by all his family and friends. In accordance with Bevan’s wishes, a private service was held on Wednesday 29th October in The Village Chapel, Masterton,…
Russell, Peter Charles. Passed away suddenly on Thursday, 9 October 2025. Adored and much-loved husband of Nadine. Beloved father of Kaitlin, Morgan, Nicholas, and Elliott. Cherished brother of Bernie, and his much-loved sister Alison, sisters-in-law Ange and Diana, and brother-in-law Bernard. Proud grandfather of Tiaki, Keanu, and Kayce, and loving uncle to Gigi. He will…
A LONG LIFE WELL LIVED Marion Rosamond Ahearn (nee Bakewell) Born 26.10.1926, Kati Kati – Died 30.09.25, Kandahar Home, Masterton Alumni: Elam School of Fine Arts, Auckland; Kati Kati High School Artist, gardener, outdoorswoman, all-night dancer, raconteur, booklover, guardian of secrets and chocolates, progenitor extraordinaire, descendant of pioneers, adventurers, educators, authors, and a South Sea…
Nielsen, Murray Desmond – Peacefully with Alwyn by his side at Glenwood Masonic Hospital, Masterton on 26th September 2025 aged 97 years. Beloved husband and best fishing mate of Alwyn. Former husband of the late Jean. Dearly loved father and father-in-law of Tricia and Bob, Susan and Roy, Karen and Eugene, Julie and Bryce and…
Brice, Roma Florence – at Glenwood Masonic Hospital, Masterton on 24th September 2025 in her 99th year. Dearly loved wife of the late Bob. Loved mother and mother-in-law of Jeffrey & Robyn, Mary & Reg, Robert (Deceased), Peter (Deceased). Loved Grandma of Jo-anna, Ben & Tash, Rachael, and the late Michael and of her Great…
Foreman, Tara Anne 8.11.1990 – 23.9.2025 Much loved daughter of Karen and Robert, and Steve and Ya. Loved sister of Ben, loved granddaughter of the late Alic and Margaret Foreman, and Sylvia and Trevor Dixon. Loved niece of Robyn Williams, and loved by all her cousins. Special friend of the late Lynette Lett. Tara is…
Stringfellow, Elva Marie On 22nd September at Wairarapa Village, peacefully. Dearly loved daughter of the late Les and Rita Neighbours. Loved wife of Raymond for 50 years. Much loved mother and mother-in-law of Graeme(dec) and Lynie, Paul and Pauline, Clinton, and Cindy. Much loved grandmother of Luke, Andrew, Shaun, Carl, Matthew, Nathan, Emma and Rebecca….
Corlett, Lesley Thelma – On 18 September, peacefully at Lansdowne Park, with her beloved Brian and family by her side. Dearly loved wife of the late Brian Corlett. Adored mother of Lance, Julie and Johnny, and Michelle. Much loved Nan of Michael, Andrew, Liam and Ida, Jackson, Hannah, Shane and Steven. Great Nan to Evie,…
Smith, Roger Robert 11 October 1940 – 15 September 2025 Of Masterton, aged 84, previously of Dannevirke and Eketahuna. Dearly loved husband of Mary for 60 years. Loved Dad and father-in-law of Wendy and Doug Morrison (Masterton), Terry and Tanya (Outram), Grant and Glenda (Townsville), David and Sharon (Tīraumea). Grandad of Renee, William, Kimberley, James,…
