Death and Funeral Notices

Keene, Hillary Ann Beloved mother, sister, aunt, and friend. Forever in our thoughts In accordance with Hillary’s wishes, a private service has been held.  

Balfour; Ian Frank – At Lansdowne Park, Masterton on 22nd August 2024 aged 86 years. Dearly loved partner of the late Betty Bowering and good friend of Gary, Lynn and Paul Bowering. In accordance with Ian’s wishes a private cremation has been held.

Atkinson, Elaine of Mauriceville West.  Peacefully with family by her side, at Wairarapa Hospital on 16th August 2024, aged 90. A celebration of Elaine’s life will be held in the Eketahuna Community Centre, 4 Haswell Street, Eketahuna, on Thursday 22nd August at 2pm.

Tomlin, Colin Jack 10.04.46 – 15.07.24 Dearly loved husband and soulmate of Karen. Much loved father and father-in-law of Anna and Aaron, Sarah and Steve. Treasured Poppa of Danielle, Shayne, Melissa, Matthew, Emma, Laura, and Jack. We would like to thank Doctor Tim Matthews and the staff in the DPU for their support and everything…

Irain-Patterson, Sonia (Formerly Leitch; de Gres; Patterson) Passed away surrounded by family on Monday 01 July 2024 at Wairarapa Regional Hospital, aged 88. Daughter of the late Frank and Jessie Irain (Wellington). Wife of the late David Patterson. Loving sister to Stella, John, Milton, Donna (all deceased), and Ronwen and Don Bowker. Cherished companion to…

Dewar; Murray, gone too soon. Sadly, but peacefully, on 10th June 2024, aged 77. Devoted husband and soulmate of Robyn for 56 years. Loving and caring father of Kristina and Jon, Paul and Jo, Craig and Mel; and grandfather and great grandfather. We will all treasure our memories of you forever. In accordance with Murray’s…

Redfern, Ronald Warnock (Ron) peacefully on 28th May 2024 at Wairarapa Hospital, aged 92 years. Dearly loved and loving husband of the late Noeline Redfern. Loved and treasured father of Sue, Karyn (deceased), Tracey, Justine, Brendan, and Darlya. A much-loved Poppa and Great Grand Poppa. An amazing renowned photographer. A positive, kind, fair, loving man….

Jordan, Daphne Mary – On 27th May 2024, her 93rd birthday, peacefully at Lansdowne Court, Masterton, with her three children present. Dearly loved wife for 61 wonderful years of the late Lindsay Jordan. Loved & treasured Mum of Larry Jordan & Anna Prussing, Vicki & Miles Jackson, Diane Jordan & Rob Brown. Adored Nana of…

Waring, Peter – of Eketahuna, on 22 May 2024 at Palmerston North Hospital. Loved second son of Harold and Edith, Kent, England. Dearly loved brother of Jim, John, and the late Pamela and Patricia. Cherished husband of the late Julie. Adored Dad of Penny and Sally, respected father-in-law of Pete. Treasured and teased Gpa of…

Campbell, Peter Wybourne – Passed away peacefully at home in Edith’s arms, on 22nd May 2024 aged 91. Dearly beloved husband of Edith for 67 years. Loved and respected father and father-in-law of Bruce and Evelyn, Gary and Georgina, Ricky and Susan, Wendy and David. Adored Grandad and Great Grandad. Sincere thanks to Wellington Free…