Death and Funeral Notices

  • Marsh, David

    Marsh, Allen “David” – 15 April 1946 – 20 November 2024, peacefully at home in Masterton surrounded by family. Loving husband and best friend of Lesley for 53 years. Loved father and father-in-law of Andrew Marsh and Rachael Walkington, James, Sarah and Gregor Robertson, and Phil and Jo Marsh. Loved Pop to Struan, William, Isabel,…

  • O’Connell, Colin

    O’Connell, Colin John – at home in Masterton, surrounded by his loving family, on 16th November 2024 aged 74 years. Loving husband and friend of Judy. Cherished Dad of Michelle, Kelly, Jolene (deceased) and Sharlene; Loving Father-in-Law to Nick, Simon and Kurt; And much-loved Pops/Poppa of Caleb, Joel, Bailey, Christopher, Jayden, Sophie, Michael, Lily-Maree and…

  • Sladden, Bernie

    Sladden, Bernard James (Bernie) – Peacefully at Glenwood Masonic Hospital, Masterton, on the 7th November 2024, aged 79 years. In accordance with Bernie’s wishes, a private cremation has been held. Special thanks to Dr John Gordon and the team at Glenwood for their exceptional care, and to everyone who spent time visiting Bernie in the…

  • Simpson, Eric

    Simpson, Eric William McDonald – Peacefully at Wairarapa Village on the 4th of November 2024. Loved father of Cliff. Treasured Grandad of Cheyne and Gibson. Special companion of Leah Bryant. “My Saviour. Love you Dad.” In accordance with Eric’s wishes, a private cremation will be held and a further farewell is to take place at…

  • Bunning, Barry

    Bunning, Barry Ronald – at Palliser Home, Greytown, on 15th October 2024, aged 82. Loved husband, and then special friend of Sheryl and her husband Ray. Treasured Dad of Esther and Terry, Nerida and Peter, Maresa and David, and Olivia and Paul. Beloved Grandad of Theodore; Poppy and Baxter; Jackson and Blake.  ‘Dad, your hand…

  • Silk, Val

    Silk, Valerie Grace – peacefully with family on Sunday 6th October 2024, aged 91 years.  Beloved wife of the late Alf (Peter).  Much loved mum of Cathy, Sharon, Mark, Denise and Kevin. Dearly loved Nana and Great Nana.  Val will be sadly missed.  A heartfelt thanks to all the staff at Lansdowne Park for their love…

  • Goldie, Winnie-May

    Goldie, Winnie-May – so peacefully and with her usual dignity at BUPA Whitby on 23 September 2024.  Heartfelt thanks to all her friends, helpers, carers, and staff over so many years; great friendships made, and mutual affections shared. A high tea in Win’s honour will be held.  Messages for the family may be sent c/o…

  • Barker, Shirley

    Barker, Shirley Katherine – At home, on 21st September 2024 aged 78 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Peter. Loved mother and mother-in-law of Katherine and Michael Oakly, Shane, Corey and Emma, and loved Nanna of her grandchildren and great grandchildren. Messages to the family may be sent C/- PO Box 2035 Kuripuni, Masterton…

  • Jansen, Bev

    Jansen, Beverley, friends and Wairarapa College school mates of Yvonne and Beverley Jansen are invited to a Remembrance Service for Bev who died in Tauranga on 14th June 2024. The service will be held in The Village Chapel, 4-6 High Street, Kuripuni, Masterton, on Saturday 28th September at 11am. Original Death Notice BECK, Beverley Laurence…

  • Waipuka, Beverley

    Waipuka, Beverley, Loving wife of Tāmati (Boy) Waipuka. Beloved mother of Missy & Allan, Tee & Nick, Sonny Boy, Phillipa & Phil, Camie, Brendon, Ritchie, Roberta & Rex, Tania, Jodi Lee & Jamie, Felicity & Pete, Stuart & Dushka. Beloved “Grandma” to all her mokos. Beverley will be lying in state at Mirinoa Marae, Waahi…