Death and Funeral Notices

Russek, Judith Ann (Jiggs). Passed away 20 March 2025 at Masterton, aged 83 years. Dearly loved sister and sister- in-law to Sherry and John Carter and loved aunty to Michael, Todd, and Dean. A private farewell has been held. RIP.

Finucane, Michael Roderick 19 April 1954 – 15 March 2025 It is with great sadness that we share that Michael died on Saturday 15 March, after a long illness. He wasn’t in any pain and had family around him. Beloved husband of Roz, Dad of Jess and Lexi, father-in-law of Sam and Robert, and adored…

Atkinson, Glenn Roger – At Wellington Hospital on 14th March 2025 with his family at his side. Loved husband of Irene and loved father and father-in-law of Reneé & Casey, Sean & Alanna. Loved Grumpy of Snow, and Poppa to Charlie and Phoenix. Friends are invited to attend a celebration of Glenn’s life in the…

Newport, Morris William (Mike), W01 (Rtd) RNZAOC 161 Bty (Att) On 10th March 2025, aged 82. Loved Dad of Gavin & Megan, Danny (Brendon) & Skye, and Janine & Marty Gunn. Husband of Beryl for 26 years. Loved by his grandchildren Ashlyn, Annya, Xavier and Noah; Hollie, Levi, and their mother Marysia; Logan, Zoe and…

Palmer, Barbara Lynn, suddenly at home, aged 77.  Loved mother of Angus (UK) and Edwina (Australia), and treasured grandmother of Addison. A celebration of Barbara’s life will be held in her garden on Monday 3rd March at 2pm.

Phillips, Linda. Beloved mother of Michael. Daughter of Gerald and Colleen David (both deceased) and sister of Grant. Lin was born (on 11 January 1953) and grew up in Auckland, where she still has many friends. She spent the last 15 plus years living in Whareama near Masterton and working for much of that time…

Ell, Lois Margaret – Peacefully at Glenwood Masonic Hospital, Masterton on January 19th 2025. Dearly loved wife of the late Kere. Former wife of Gordon. Loved mother and mother-in-law of Vicki and Garth, Marilyn, Ian and Joseph. Cherished grandmother and great grandmother. Much loved sister, sister-in-law, aunty and friend to many. Thanks to Glenwood Masonic…

McGahan, Robert Fagan on 19.01.2025 aged 81, peacefully at Wairarapa Hospital surrounded by his family. Much loved husband of Philippa and treasured Dad of Sonia Innes, Mark, David and Emma, Patrick and Meghan, and Daniel. A special Grandad. Friends are invited to a funeral service for Robert to be held in the Tinui Hall, 3…

Walker, Judith Anne (Judy) of Masterton, on 9.1.2025 aged 75. Much loved partner of Bryan Wallace, mother and mother-in-law of Michelle and Alan Viles, and Jason Walker and Angela. Cherished Nana to all her grandchildren. The family wish to thank Wairarapa Retirement Village for their supportive care. In lieu of flowers donations to the Cancer…

Karaitiana, Joseph Hoera (Joe) – On the 4th of January 2025 in his 73rd year.  Much loved father and father-in-law of Jason & Ange, Rachel and Jeremy. Loved brother and brother-in-law of Gael & the late Lennie, Eddie & Deb, Honey, Steven & the late Selwyn.  Cherished Koro of Jordon (dec), Hana, Katia, Jayden and…