Death and Funeral Notices

  • 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…

  • Osborne, Darryn

    Osborne, Darryn Leslie, 15.8.1978 – 16.7.2025 Much loved son of Robyn and Graeme. Cherished father of Annaliese, and Maddox and Kingston. Treasured grandson of Janice and Ben, and the late John. Very much loved by Kim, his brothers, his sister, and all his friends. A celebration of Darryn’s life will be held in The Village…

  • Norman, Paddy

    Norman, Patricia May (Paddy), unexpectedly at Wairarapa Hospital on 7th July 2025, aged 66. Loved Mum of Kimberlee, and Anita (deceased); Nan of Angel (deceased), Clevelyn (deceased), Dane, Nicolas, Marshall and Lourdeś; and Great Nan of Allanah and Capri. Loved by all her brothers and sisters, nieces and nephews, and friends. A celebration of Paddy’s…

  • Sankey, Mary

    Sankey, Mary Catherine, (previously Petrie), at home after a brief battle with cancer on 28th June 2025, aged 59. Cherished wife of Robert, and much-loved mother of Hannah and Bridgette. A celebration of Mary’s life and love will be held in St Luke’s Church, 135 Main Street, Greytown, on Thursday 3rd July at 12 noon….

  • Grantham, George

    Grantham, Norman William (George) at Lyndale Manor on 30 May 2025. Much loved husband of the late Nancy, father of Bruce and Bert, Alan and Lynn-Marie, and Claire and Brian; grandfather of Shalem, Jesse, Rhett, and Vinny; brother of Warren, brother-in-law, uncle, and friend to many. Friends and family are invited to the funeral service…