Death and Funeral Notices

  • Ward, Pam

    Ward, Pamela Rosalie (Pam) Went to be with the Lord on 18th March 2026, peacefully at Wairarapa Village, aged 92 years. Beloved wife of the late Harvey Ward and the late Jack Peacock. Deeply loved and respected mother and mother-in-law of Irene and John McKinstry, Catherine Pullar (deceased), John (deceased) and Jan Peacock. Cherished Grandma/Nana…

  • Blithe, Gus

    Blithe, Graham William (Gus) – peacefully at home, at Riversdale Beach on 13th March 2026 Gus fell off his perch aged 87. Loved husband of the late Cec, father of David and Donna, Allan and Karen, Darren and Renee, and grandfather of Phoenix and Max. Gus will be lying at home, 132 Orui – Riversdale…

  • Morris, Anne

    Morris, Anne Kathleen, on 11th March 2026 at Lansdowne Park, aged 91. Dearly loved wife of the late Lin. Much adored and loved Mum of Shona and Trevor Joines, Janice and Ian Dagg, Brent (deceased), and Craig and Susan. Grandmother of Blair, Lynda; Adam, Rowan, Jarrod; Lindsay, Ryan and Bree, and of her 9 great…

  • Jackson, Dionne

    Jackson, Dionne Rochelle née Sharpe, on 7th February 2026 aged 54, peacefully at home with Glen at her side after a courageous battle. Loved daughter of Dianne and the late Ernest (Tom) Sharpe; adored wife of Glen, treasured Mum of Kyall and Ava, and cherished Grandma of Evie. Friends and family are invited to a…

  • Olsen, Shirley

    Olsen, Shirley Evelyn, (previously Juno, Knapp). Peacefully at Wairarapa Village. Loving Mum to Jimmy Juno (deceased), Lynette Juno, Vicki Brooks and their partners. Loved Nana, Great Nana, and Great-Great Nana. As per Shirley’s wishes a private family farewell has taken place, and she rests in peace with her parents at Greytown Cemetery. Messages for her…

  • Armstrong, Graeme

    Armstrong, Graeme George: On the 9th January 2026 at Wairarapa Hospital, Masterton, in his 84th year. Dearly loved son of the late George and the late Irene Armstrong. Husband of the late Dawn. Much loved Father and Father-in-law of Wayne and the late Melanie (Lower Hutt), Katrina (Lower Hutt), and the late Tracey. Much loved…

  • Clark, Bev

    Clark, Beverley Joan (Bev) – It is with sadness that we inform you that our family matriarch passed away on Sunday 4th January 2026 in her 87th year after a brief holiday to the Hospital.  Cherished wife of the late Nelson and a good Mum to Priscilla (Fyona) and Grant (London) and Jenny and Tora….

  • Holmes, Mick

    Holmes, Edward Michael Carleton (Mick). Died on the 29th December 2025 at Wellington Hospital aged 91 years. Dearly loved husband of Melita (Biddie) and much loved father and father-in-law of Russell, James (Dec), Julia and Adam, and Natasha. Treasured grandfather of Liam, Ethan, Tyla, Milly, Leevi, Jack, Beatrice and Mia. According to Mick’s wishes, a…

  • Monaghan, Dot

    Monaghan, Dorothy Marie – With deep sadness, we share that Dot passed away peacefully though unexpectedly on Thursday 18th December, age 70. Dearly loved wife of Brian, devoted mum of Annette & Duncan, Jacqui & Tyrone, Megan & Richard, Renee & Dave.   Adored Nana of Finn, Henry & Libby; Lyric, Tane & Eden; Zara &…