Death and Funeral Notices

  • Turnbull, Margaret

    Turnbull, Margaret Frances, peacefully at Wairarapa Hospital after a brief illness, while surrounded by her family, on 29th August 2025, aged 81. Adored Mum of Bevan and Stacey (Aus), Raewyn and Mike Proudfoot, and Sean and Verna (Aus). Treasured Nana of Aimee, Emily and Callum, and sister of Rose and Ann. A private farewell for…

  • Hunt, Judith

    Hunt, Judith Frances – Peacefully after a long illness at Lyndale Manor, Masterton on 26th August 2025 aged 69 years. Dearly loved wife of Martin and loved mother and mother-in-law of James & Damien, Michael & Claire and loved Nan of Emma, and Sophie. In accordance with Judith’s wishes a private family farewell will be…

  • Mckenzie, Rae

    Mckenzie, Rae Susan 8 February 1945 – 23 August 2025 (80 years) Our mighty matriarch, most loyal supporter, fabulously inappropriate and incredibly loved wife, Mum, Nanny, and friend found her peace and reunited with her Mum and siblings Peter, Val, Dot, and Heather. Loving wife and best mate of Peter for 58 years, loved Mum,…

  • Thom, Ewan

    Thom, Ewan Fraser – at Wellington Hospital surrounded by family on 22nd August 2025 aged 79 years. Much loved husband of the late Carole Thom. Dearly loved father, father-in-law and Poppa of Christine and Alistair, Holly and Luke; Denise and Phil, Jack and Phoebe. Loved son of the late William and Ruth Thom. Dearly loved…

  • Osborne, Albie

    Osborne, Albert Leonard (Albie) – Suddenly but peacefully surrounded by family on 15th August 2025 aged 90 years. Beloved husband of Sylvia for 67 years. Cherished father and father-in-law of Julie & Neville, David & Karen, Richard & Heidi, Sharee & Des, Philip (Deceased) & Leanne, Jason & Heidi and a very much-loved Granddad of…

  • Procter, John

    1.7.1935 – 10.8.2025 Late of Kapiti and Martinborough. Much loved husband of Dawn, brother of Jill and Tony, father to Sarah (dec 2016), Vicki (dec 2025), and Simon, and grandfather to Jonathan, Fraser, Harry, Sid, Josée and Maggie. A private family cremation will be held. Messages online or to Simon and Dawn.

  • Crudis, Neil

    Crudis, Neil Robert 20-5-1948 – 23-7-2025. Much loved son of the late Daisy and Frank. Cherished Dad of Chris and Pam, Robert, Steven and Koha, Lyle and Haley and a beloved Grandad of 10. On Friday 1st August Neil’s ashes will be laid with his Mum and Dad at Kopuatama Cemetery, Stratford at 11.00am. All…

  • Bishop, Bruce

    Bishop, Bruce Sydney, peacefully at home after a long struggle, on 20th July 2025, aged 71. Dearly loved husband of Lyn, father of Kirsty, grandfather of Taylor and Max, and great grandfather of Wolf and Wilder. A celebration of Bruce’s life will be held in The Village Chapel, 4-6 High Street, Kuripuni, Masterton on Wednesday…