Death and Funeral Notices

  • Russell, Peter

    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…

  • Ahearn, Marion

    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

    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

    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

    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

    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

    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

    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,…

  • Mahupuku, Marjory

    Mahupuku, Marjory Dulcie, suddenly at home on 12 September 2025 aged 83. Adored wife of George for 62 years. Loving mother of Ruth, Lynne, Judy, Todd and Scott. Treasured Grandma and Great Grandma. A farewell for Marjory will be held in The Village Chapel, 4-6 High Street, Kuripuni, Masterton on Wednesday 17th September at 2pm.

  • Pillar, Ivan

    Pillar, Ivan Robert of Carterton, 84 years of age, passed away peacefully on 9th September 2025 at Wairarapa Hospital surrounded by his immediate family.  Retired Dairy Farmer from “Devon” Farm, Western Lake Road, Featherston.  Son of Rex & Mavis (deceased).  Ivan will be missed dearly by his loving wife Lyn of 60 years, along with…