The Press Obituaries

BLACKWELL, David Hugh: Peacefully at home, on Sunday, September 15, 2019. In his 94th year. Dearly loved husband of the late Jean. Beloved father and father-in-law of Rosemary and Brian Whyte, Sara Blackwell, Andrew and Mary Blackwell, Elizabeth and John Wallace, Michael...

COLLINS, Albert Roy (Roy): Passed away September 15, 2019, in his 94th year. Loving husband of the late Betty. Much loved father and father-in-law of Lynette and Michael, Sharyn, Robert, Russell and Cheree, Ross, and Lisa and Steve, and loved by all his grandchildren and...

McDONALD, Stella Florence: In loving memory of our very treasured mother, nana, and great-grandmother, who left us 21 years ago. Not a day passes by Mum that you don't cross my mind Not all of you departed when you left this earth behind For in my heart there is a place that...

STEWART, Roger Neville (Mud): On September 16, 2019, suddenly at his home. Dearly loved husband, best friend, and soulmate of Mandy, loved father and our biggest inspiration of Shanan and Emma, and Blair and Nargis. Loved and idolized Jo Jo of Sara, Anya, Noah, Adeleine,...

BUXTON, Irene: Formerly of New Brighton. Passed away peacefully at Windsorcare on September 12, 2019, aged 93 years. Loved wife of the late Vern Buxton, mother and mother-in-law of Sheryl and Murray, Geoffrey, Roselyn (deceased) and John and Emma, Grandma of Marc, Cameron and...

COLLIE, Lynette Fay: After a long, courageous battle, Lynette passed away on Saturday, September 14, 2019, in the comfort of loved ones; aged 68 years. Dearly loved wife and best friend of Fergus, deeply loved and cherished mother and Nana/Nettie of Gareth and Anna, Scarlett;...

COTTERELL, Anthony Ambrose (Tony): #656106 J Force. On Sunday, September 15, 2019, peacefully surrounded by his family, in his 94th year. Dearly loved husband and best friend of the late Betty (who passed on August 19, 2019) for nearly 68 years, and dearly loved and special...

COULTER, Betty Margaret Louisa (nee Crichton): Peacefully at Glenwood Home on Wednesday, September 11, 2019, in her 95th year. Much loved wife of the late Bob, loved mum and mother-in-law of Jenny and Wayne Vollmer, Sandra Coulter, Paul and Irene Coulter, and Pierre Coulter,...

HAVILL, Leon Selwyn: Died peacefully at Christchurch Hospital, on Sunday, September 15, 2019, aged 79 years. Dearly loved husband of Gay, father and father-in-law of Vicki and Simon, David (deceased) and Fiona, Charlotte and Darren. Deeply loved and respected Grandfather of...

HAWKE, Murray Charles (Muzz): on Sunday, September 15, 2019, at Dunedin Hospital, surrounded by family, aged 62. Dearly loved son and son-in-law of Margaret and the late Wells, Jim and Rata Robb. A much loved husband and soulmate of Karen, loving father and father-in-law of...

KEER-KEER, Frank Robert (Robin): On September 13, 2019, at Chatswood Retirement Village, aged 81 years. Dearly beloved life-long friend and husband of Jessica for 60 years, loved father of Graeme, Stuart, Hamish, and Angus and their families. Thanks to Jocelyn and the nursing...

KNIGHT, Peter Lisle (Farmer) (previously Woodlands): Died suddenly at his Otatara property doing what he enjoyed most – attending to his animals, on Thursday, September 12, 2019, aged 82 years. Loved second son of the late Mabel and Alec Knight (Woodlands). Loved brother...

MILLAR, Frances (Brenda) (nee Richardson): The Funeral Service for Brenda will be held in the Academy Funeral Services Chapel, 65 Main South Road, Upper Riccarton, Tomorrow (Thursday), at 10.30am, followed by a private cremation.

MOAKE, Larry Ray (USN): (Formerly of Johnson City, Illinois, USA.) On September 14, 2019, after a long illness in Burwood Hospital, Christchurch, New Zealand. Aged 75 years. Beloved husband of the late Suzanne Moake. Loved father and father-in-law of Andrew and Lee, Jon and...

PORTA, Bartholomew (Bart): Peacefully on Friday, September 13, 2019, after a long illness. Dearly loved husband of 57 years of Maria-Teresa, loved father and father-in-law of Ingrid, Sergi and Trisha. The family would like to thank all their friends for their wonderful support...

PRICE, Peter Selwyn: Peacefully at Nurse Maude Hospital, on September 15, 2019, in his 92nd year. Loved and loving husband of Dawn. Loved and respected father and father-in-law of Malcolm and Gaye, Vivienne and Graeme, Karen-Anne and Mark, grandad and great-grandad. In lieu of...