Peacefully passed away surrounded by family on Thursday July 29, 2010 at Tauranga Hospital.  Beloved wife of the late Ivan.  Loved mother of Darran, Dean and Colleen, Kyle and Andrea.  Devoted Nana to Teri and Lee, partner of Peter and sister and sister in law to Joe, Shirley and family.  A Service for Kathey will be held at the Pyes Pa Memorial Park Chapel, 403 Pyes Pa Rd Tauranga on Monday 2nd August at 11am.  Communications to the Ormsby family C/- PO Box 650 Tauranga 3140.

Service No: 432265 RNZAF, W.W.2 On July 27, 2010 peacefully at his home in Pukehina.  Aged 86 years.  Dearly loved husband of the late Joyce.  Loved father and father in law of Jason and Andrea, Wayne and Emma, Donella and his much loved grandchildren, Christleigh, Jessie, Toby, Tahlia, Levi and Cody.  A 'Gilbo-style' beach service and BBQ will be held at his home in Pukehina at 11am tomorrow Saturday 31st July followed by a private cremation.  All messages to the Cobb family C/- PO Box 650, Tauranga, 3140.

On July 29, 2010 peacefully at Tauranga Hospital, aged 91 years. Dearly loved wife of Buster for 62 years. Loved sister of Mary, Dorothy, and Margery (all deceased). Very special, loved and loving mother of Bruce and Susan, Grant and Lynda, Margaret and Colin Devcich, and Philip. Loving gran to her eight grandchildren and three great grandchildren. "Her life was full with friends and family, she will be greatly missed." A service for Jessie will be held at St John the Baptist Anglican Church, Jocelyn St, Te Puke tomorrow, Saturday 31st July at 1.00 pm followed by a private cremation. All communications to the Walter family, 39 Oxford St, Te Puke.

Service No: 81858 K.E.V. WWII On July 28, 2010 peacefully at Tauranga Hospital.  Aged 90 years.  Dearly loved husband of Zelma for 62 years.  Loved brother of Owen, Roly and Doug (all deceased).  Loved and treasured uncle and great uncle to all his nieces and nephews.  A Service for Neil will be held at the Mount Harbour Chapel, cnr Matai St and Maunganui Rd, Mount Maunganui on Saturday at 2pm, followed by a private cremation.  In lieu of flowers, donations to Waipuna Hospice, PO Box 1156 Tauranga would be appreciated and may be left at the service.  All messages to the Probert family C/- PO Box 650 Tauranga 3140.

On Wednesday July 28th 2010 at 1.30am, at Fraser Manor Rest Home, Jack slipped peacefully into Glory to be with his Lord; in his 98th year. Loved husband of the late Margaret, and father and father in law of June and Jack Jones, Dawn and David Clist, and Dad of Denis. Grandad of Vicky, Jillene, Craig, Susan, Jonathon; 7 great-grandchildren, and 3 great-great-grandchildren. A service for Jack will be held at Fourteenth Avenue Gospel Centre, corner of 14th Avenue and Burrows Street Tauranga, on Saturday July 31st at 1pm, followed by a graveside service at Pyes Pa Cemetery. Special thanks to all who cared for Jack at Fraser Manor in the past 2 years. You were great. In lieu of flowers donations may be left at the service for The Gideons.

WW2. Service no. 8146 20th Battalion (infantry). Passed away at Tauranga Hospital on 27th July 2010. Much loved husband of Jean, the late Margaret and the late Eileen. Loved father of the late Graeme. John was deeply loved and will be sadly missed by all of his children, step- children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. Now at home with his Lord.  A service for John will be held at St. Andrews Presbyterian Church, Dee Street, Mount Maunganui, on Friday 30th July 2010 at 11.30am followed by a graveside service. Donations to St. John Ambulance P.O. Box 2050 Tauranga would be greatly appreciated or can be left at John’s service

On July 26, 2010 peacefully at Te Puke Country Lodge.  Aged 95 years.  Dearly loved wife of the late Claude.  Loved mother of Barbara Hammond (Putaruru), Josephine Woodward (Te Puke).  Loved nana of Karen, Brian, Douglas, Sheryl, Craig, Robyn, Sandra and Jody and their partners.  Loved great nana of all her great grandchildren.  A private family service will be held on Thursday.  Many thanks for the loving care from the staff at Te Puke Country Lodge.  All messages to the Chittenden family C/- PO Box 650 Tauranga 3140.

Peacefully with family, at home in Mt Maunganui, on 22 July 2010, in her 88th year. Cherished wife of Eric. Beloved mother of John and partner Lyn, and Annie and husband Alan. Treasured nana of her six grandchildren and 20 great grandchildren. A service for Jean will be held at St Thomas More Catholic Church, 17 Gloucester Rd Mt Maunganui on Wednesday 28 July at 11am, Followed by private cremation.  Communication to the Aroa Family c/o P.O Box 8139 Tauranga.

On July 22nd 2010, in his 85th year. Loved husband of Beryl (formerly Dally) and former husband of Elizabeth. Loved Dad of Peter and Suzan, Ian and Jan, Wendy and Mark, and the late Wayne. Loving Grandad of Hayley, Natalie, Scott; Logan, Hannah: Monique, Rosanne, and Joshua. Loved also by Beryl's family, Lester and Kim, Kevin and Anne, Jenny and Ross, and families. Dear brother of Agnes. A celebration of Mac's life will be held at Elliotts' Rosebank Chapel, 25 Ninth Avenue Tauranga on Thursday July 29th at 1pm followed by a burial. In lieu of flowers donations may be left at the service for the Salvation Army.

Passed away at Hodgson House on 24 July 2010, aged 79 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Colin. Loved and cherished mother and mother-in-law of Barbara and Bill Faulkner, and Steve and Delwyn Nicol. Very special nana of Mark, Brendan,
Roxanne, Lief and Chad. Super nana of Amiee, Jessie and Samara. "After a long and courageous fight, you are now at peace. No more pain mum. Forever in our hearts. Till we meet again". A service for Daphne will be held at Olive Tree Cottage, 247 Joyce Road, Tauranga on Wednesday 28th July at 1pm followed by a private cremation. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to Waipuna Hospice PO Box 1156, Tauranga 3140 or may be left at the service. All communications to the Nicol family C/- PO Box 650, Tauranga 3140.

On 22 July 2010, peacefully at Tauranga Hospital. Dearly beloved wife of for Dermot for 51 years, beloved mum of Susan, Brett, Kim, Tracey, Joanne and Dion, very special nana of 16 grandchildren and two great grandchildren. A service for Colleth will be held at Tauranga Park 383 Pyes Pa Rd Tauranga, on Wednesday 27July at 1 pm, followed by private cremation. In lieu of flowers, donations preferred to Eastern Bay of Plenty Hospice, P.O. Box 275 Whakatane. Communication to the Hickisey Family, c/o P.O. Box 8139 Tauranga 3145.

(nee Ducker, Shanks, Hunt) Peacefully in Tauranga Hospital, 22 July 2010, aged 70 years. Dearly loved mother of Rick and Sally Shanks (Torbay) and Cathy and Steve Wedgwood (Tianjin, China). Devoted nana of Logan, Mandy, David, Genevieve, Brieanna-Joie, Josiah and Emanoelle, also Aaron who has gone on before. Elder sister of Brian and the late Betty Ducker (Tauranga) and Lee and Paul Farrow (Katikati). ‘Mum you touched many lives in many countries. Now you are safe in the arms of Jesus. We’ll see you there’. A celebration of Lois’s life will be held at St.Peters Presbyterian Church, Cnr Spring St and Cameron Rd, Tauranga on Monday 26 July at 1pm followed by private cremation. In lieu of flowers, donations preferred to World Vision PO Box 92078 Auckland. Communication to the Mills family c/o P.O Box 8139 Tauranga.

L.ACW 2050078, WAAF.  On 22 July 2010 in her 91st year.  Wife of the late William. Loved mother of Jenna and Richard Shore.  Much loved Nana of Jonathan and Debbie, Greer and Buddy, Jared and Kelly; and Great Nana of Samara, Amali, Jackson and Zoe.  “Remembered always with love”.  A celebration of Annie’s life will be held at Elliotts Rosebank Chapel, 25 Ninth Avenue Tauranga on Monday 26 July 2010 at 1pm.  Sincere thanks to the staff a Cedar Manor for your dedicated care and support over the last two years.   Communications to Blain family,  C/- 25 Ninth Avenue Tauranga.

Passed away peacefully on Wednesday July 14th, 2010. Dearly loved wife of the late Robert Apps. Beloved mother of Graeme and Meike, Richard and Jeannie, and Christine and Brian Sage. Treasured grandma of her grandaughters and great grandaughters. Our heartfelt thanks to the staff in ward 3 A at Tauranga Hospital for their love and care of our Mum. In accordance with Merle’s wishes a private family service had been held. All communication to the ‘Apps Family’ C/- 243 Waihi Road, Tauranga 3110.

On July 3rd 2010 at Tauranga Hospital. Dearly loved husband and friend for 33 years of Deirdre and much loved and adored dad of Kirsten. Dearly loved father and father in law of Kerrie and Steve Cox, Stephen and Debbie Robertson and Sharon Robertson. Loved poppa of Daniel, Jordan, Ryan, Liam and Jorjah. At Lances request, a private service was held in Tauranga today. A graveside service will be held at Springston Cemetery, Christchurch on Thursday July 8th at 1pm.

Passed away peacefully on Monday July 19th, 2010 at Cedar Manor. In accordance with Garth’s wishes no service will be held.

Passed away peacefully on Monday July 19th, 2010 surrounded by his family. Loved husband of the late Ruth-Marie and Merl. Dearly loved partner of Audrey Campbell. Cherished father of Kevin and Gerry, and Carole and Jeff. Treasured Pop Pop of Hannah and Sarah-Jayne. Great grandad of Ella. The family wish to thank Waipuna Hospice for their love and care of Eric. The service to celebrate Eric’s life will be held at Carmel Country Estate Community Centre, 11 Hollister Lane, Ohauiti, on Friday July 23rd, at 1.30pm, followed by a private cremation. In lieu of flower donation to Waipuna Hospice would be appreciated and may be left at the service. All communications to the ‘Bradley Family’ or ‘Audrey Campbell’ C/- 39 Waihi Road, Tauranga 3110.

On 17 July 2010, (suddenly) at home aged 26 years. Loved son of Fabian and Christine, brother of Casey, Gabrielle, Justin, Zion and Lionel, loved uncle of his many nieces and nephews. A  dearly loved grandson, nephew and cousin. Cameron will be taken to Tangata Marae, Okauia, Matamata, on 20 July, followed by a service on 21 July at 11am. Communication to the Ryder Family c/o P.O Box 8139 Tauranga.

On 19 July 2010 at Waipuna Hospice. Treasured husband and soul mate of Doreen, adored dad of Michael and Jo, Holly and Blair, Emma and Anthony, step dad of Jarrad and Brendon, and Daniel, loved poppa of Eva, Sebastian and Imogen. Loved eldest son of the late Nao and Sid, brother of Peter. A service for Allan will be held at the City Church, 252 Otumoetai Rd Tauranga, on Friday 23 July at 2pm, followed by private cremation. In lieu of flowers, donations preferred to Waipuna Hospice, P.O. Box 1156 Tauranga. Communication to the Snape Family c/o P.O. Box 8139 Tauranga 3145.

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Dearly loved son-in-law of Trevor and Mary Lyon, loved nephew of Jane, loved brother-in-law of Christine (Australia), Karen (deceased), Joanne and Brian. Adored Aree of Katie and Blake, Ali, Sam and Hayden. “Forever in our hearts, will be sadly missed”.

 On 19 July 2010 peacefully at Waipuna Hospice aged 76 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Des Saunders and the late Joe Culloty. Much loved mother of Eugene, Myles and Angela Culloty. A service for Yvonne will be held Tauranga Park, 383 Pyes Pa Road, Tauranga on Monday 26t July at 1.00pm followed by a burial at Pyes Pa Cemetery. In lieu of flowers donations preferred to the Cancer Society,  PO Box 1081, Tauranga. Communication to the Saunders family, C/- PO Box 8139, Tauranga.