Death and Funeral Notices

  • Smith, Glenis

    Smith, Glenis Joy On 29th May 2025 aged 80, at Arohanui Hospice while surrounded by her family. Adored wife and soulmate of Murray for 60 years. Treasured Mum and mother-in -law of Bronwyn, Wendy and John, Vicky and Stu, and Karen and Dave. Loved Nan of her 10 grandchildren and Great Nan of her 11…

  • Miller, Pat

    Miller, Patricia ‘Pat, Pattie ‘ – Peacefully on Sunday 25th of May 2025 in Masterton aged 81.  Adored long term partner of Charlie, loved wife of the late Barry Miller. Cherished mother of Michael, Cathy, Chris and Victoria. Treasured Nana of Jade, Jess, Chloe, Emma, Indigo, Lily and Monty. The family would like to sincerely…

  • Radd, Judy

    Radd, Judith (Judy/Jude) on 18th May 2025 aged 90, peacefully at home surrounded by her family. Adored wife of Stephen, mother of Les and Sus Morris, Su and Bob Bell, Wendy and Nick Lowe, and Maureen and Steve Armstrong, and their families. Dearly loved grandmother and great grandmother. A colourful celebration of Judy’s life will…

  • Watt, Jenny

    Watt, Jeanette (Jenny) – 7.7.39 – 28.4.25. Passed away at home, surrounded by her loving husband and family after a brief and sudden illness. Treasured wife and partner of John. Our family matriarch and a loving mother, mother-in-law, sister, Nana, NanNan and Aunty.  “Will be sorely missed”. A huge thanks to Masterton Medical, Masterton Hospital…

  • Sansom, Phyllis

    Sansom, Phyllis Hope – aged 87, passed away peacefully on 26th April at Glenwood Masonic Hospital, Masterton. Loved mother, mother-in-law and grandmother of Bernadine, Nick, Sean and Sarah McGruddy; Michaela Sansom and Yusuf Omar (Canada).  A huge thank you to all the staff at Glenwood Masonic Hospital for their care and support.  In accordance with…

  • MacKenzie, Donald

    MacKenzie, Donald Hector – peacefully at home on 21 April 2025, aged 85. Cherished husband of Diane. Dearly loved father of Kenneth, and Fiona and Nigel. Poppa of Ryan and Alana. As per Donald’s wishes a private cremation has been held; details for a celebration of Donald’s life will be advised. Messages for the family…

  • Lee, Jean

    Lee, Jeanette Marion (Jean), peacefully at Lansdowne Park on 20th April 2025 aged 95, while surrounded by her family. Cherished wife of the late Len. Devoted mother of Ben and Sharon, Dave and Monica, and Jason and Brenda. Loved Nana of Alex and Sam; Jade; Cameron and Peyton. A celebration of Jean’s life will be…

  • Herrick, Barbara

    Herrick, Barbara (née Rodger) – peacefully at Lyndale Villa on 16th April 2025. Dearly loved wife and best friend of Kevin. Much loved mother and mother-in-law of Garry and Nicolle Eckersley (Carterton). Loved Gran of Cody, Charlee, Stella and Alice, and Great Gran of Austin. Barbara was a loving and loved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother….

  • Andrews, Bill

    Andrews, William James “Bill“ – 1935 – 2025 At Lansdowne Park, Masterton on 13th April 2025. Dearly loved and loving partner of Elaine Cole. Loved and respected father of Paul and Geoff. A much loved Grandfather of Aleece and James Andrews, and Grandad Bill to Emma and Sophie Bassett and Zena Cole. A Dear friend to…

  • King, Shirley

    King, Shirley – Passed away peacefully and surrounded by her family on 4 April 2025 in Masterton aged 88 years.  Dearly loved wife of Blyth.Much loved mother of Andrew, Peter, David, and Phillipa.Loved mother-in-law of Jane, Kathy, and Libby.Adored grandmother of Alex, Bella, Frankie, Matthew, Alistair, Campbell, Thomas, George, and Lochie 🐾 A treasured friend…