Death and Funeral Notices

  • 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 &…

  • TRASS, Kirstin

    TRASS, Kirstin Margaret18/6/1989 – 15/12/2025 Passed away in Napier.Much loved daughter of Ewan and Raewyn Trass.Beloved partner of Dallas and a treasured part of Charlotte and Lennox’s lives.Adored sister and sister-in-law of Quintin and Dana, Amanda, Bryce and Jeronimo.Cherished aunty to Kevaan, Aasta, Nikita, Dakota and Alex. Reunited with her beloved boy, Throne. Friends are…

  • Bray, Trevor

    Bray, Trevor Francis, Reg. No. 676150 Peacefully at Wairarapa Village on 5th December 2025, aged 91. Loved husband of Barbara for 68 years. Loved father of Wayne and Leanne, Neil, David and Pam, and Diane. Loved Grandad of 8 and Great Grandad of 8. A service for Trevor will be held in The Village Chapel,…

  • Knowles, Dex

    Knowles, Dex George MNZM, Reg no 677241, peacefully at Wairarapa Village on 2nd December 2025, aged 87. Much loved husband for 62 years of the late Pam. Treasured Dad and father-in-law of Julie and Steve, John and Clare, Lynne and Mark, Lee and Terry. Loved Grandad of Meg; Olivia and Edward; and James and Sophie….

  • Simpson, Doug

    Simpson, Douglas Hannay – Born Scotland 2.9.1936. Passed away peacefully in his Masterton home surrounded by his family 29.11.2025. Loved husband of the late Anne (Nee Pickering). Loved father of Kevin & Annette, Philip (Deceased), Andrew & Tania, Karen & Gary. Loved Pop to many grand and great grandchildren. A private family cremation has been…

  • Shand, Bill

    Shand, William Fraser (Bill) – Service No. G724437 L/Cpl. Suddenly but peacefully at Wairarapa Hospital, Masterton on 18th November 2025 aged 81 years. Beloved husband and best friend of Helen. Loved father and father-in-law of Erroll & Rachel, and Rachael and loved Grandad to Anais, Saskia, and Marlo. Loved brother of Barbara Weavers and Philippa…

  • Nickelsen, Carolyn

    Nickelsen, Carolyn Joy On 6 November 2025 at Glenwood Masonic Hospital. Carolyn died peacefully with family by her side. Dearly loved wife of Bill and much loved mother of Jessica and Colette. Grandma of Leila. Carolyn’s family wish to thank the staff at Lyndale Manor and Glenwood Masonic Hospital for the care of Carolyn over…

  • CASELEY, Bruce

    CASELEY, Bruce Francis 3/11/1946 – 26/10/2025 At Masterton after a long struggle. Loved husband and friend of Helen for 35 years. Former husband of Andrea and loved father and father in law of Simon, Charmaine and Greg, Sara and Shayne. Special Grandad of Taylor and Bobbie, Callum and Jaz and soon to be Great Grandad…

  • Smith, Suzanne

    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…