Death and Funeral Notices

  • Hammond, Maria

    Hammond, Maria Josephine18/11/1951 – 28/04/2026 It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Maria Josephine Hammond, who died on the 28th of April 2026 at Wairarapa Hospital peacefully. Beloved Wife of the late Kevin Hammond.Much loved Mother of Bridget, Dominic, Peter, and Amanda.Cherished Grandma of Christopher, Nicholas, Ashleigh, Sarah, Michael, Laura, Joshua, Poppy, Isaac, Isabella, Isla, Emma and Noah. And Great Grandmother to Heidi, Brodie and Pippa….

  • Field, Pat

    Field, Patricia “Pat” 24/05/1941 – 28/04/2026 Peacefully at Glenwood Masonic Hospital. Beloved wife of Rod. Loved mother of Paul (deceased), and Lisa and Bob Scott. Loved grandmother of Renee, Ryan, Lauren, and Briar. Sincerest thanks to the doctors, nurses, and caregivers at Glenwood Hospital. A service to celebrate Pat’s life will be held in the…

  • Haab, Robin

    Haab, Robin Otto Georg – Suddenly at Mataikona on 27th April 2026 aged 60 years. Beloved husband and soulmate of Astrid. Adored and dearly loved father of Chiara, Carlo, Lorena and Gianna. Treasured loved son of Otto and the late Ingeborg, and son-in-law of Marianna and Arnold. Cherished brother of Birgitta and extended family. Loved…

  • Hendry, Colin

    HENDRY: Colin Charles     19.8.1933 – 24.4.2026 Peacefully at Lansdowne Court, Masterton after a long battle against cancer. Loved husband of Ann. Loved father and father-in-law of Andrew, Deborah & Simon Bachler and Simon. Loved grandfather of Amelia and Oliver Bachler and William Hendry. Loved eldest son of Alick and Constance Hendry (dec). Brother and brother-in-law…

  • Shute, Christine

    Shute, Christine Edith, on 16th April 2026 aged 68, peacefully at home surrounded by her family, after a long battle with cancer. Loved wife of John, beloved Mum of Chris, Amanda and Rossy, and Megan and Alden, and treasured Nana of Evie and Georgie. A special sister, sister-in-law, colleague, and friend to many. Heartfelt thanks…

  • Macdonald, Jane

    Macdonald, Jane Marie. On the 6th of April 2026 peacefully at home surrounded by her family, after a courageous battle with cancer. Loving wife to Dave, the best mother to Hannah and Sophie, mother-in-law to Widgy, and a very special Nana to Mac, Frankie, and Thomas. A passionate New Entrant teacher at Douglas Park and…

  • Coventry, Audrey

    Coventry, Audrey Ethel – Peacefully at Lansdowne Park Masterton on the 31st March aged 102. Loved wife of the late Fred and cherished mother and mother-in-law of Warren and Jenny, Paul and Viv, Jan and Kenny and her eight grandchildren and fifteen great grandchildren A huge thank you to all the amazing staff at Lansdowne…

  • 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…