Funeral Notices

UTTING, Barry John

Aged 91, passed away peacefully at home in Te Puke early on 11 August 2026. He will be lovingly remembered for his faith in Jesus, his wit and humour, wisdom,... Read More

KNAPTON, Dr Michael John Maj(Ret), NZ Army

On 11 August 2026, passed away at Bupa Cedar Manor Care Home, Tauranga, aged 85 years. Loving husband of the late Molly. Dearly loved father and father-in-law... Read More

HILDITCH, Noeline

Peacefully at Bupa Te Puke Care Home on Sunday, August 9, 2026. Loved and respected daughter of the late Sydney and Mavis. Sister of Brenda (deceased) and Clive.... Read More

LUBBOCK, Blanche Beatrice

(formerly Gifford, nee Phillips). Aged 85 years, passed peacefully surrounded by loved ones on the 7th August 2026 at Bob Owens Rest Home, Tauranga. She is survived... Read More

KILGOUR Brian

Passed away peacefully on 9 August 2026 at home with Nathan and Denise, loved teenage sweetheart and devoted husband of Denise (Horace), his one true love. Best... Read More

ELSTONE, Patricia Valerie

(nee Redwood) (aka Pat, Bubby) Beloved wife of the late Gerald Elstone. Eldest daughter of Tom and Valerie Redwood. Older sister to late Athol Redwood, Gabrielle... Read More

BRIGHTWELL, Malcolm

Aged 86, passed away peacefully on 6 August 2026. He will be lovingly remembered for his kindness, wisdom, and the lasting impact he made on everyone who knew... Read More

JONES, Stanley Edward (Stan)

1947 - 2026 Passed away at home surrounded by loved ones on the 1st August 2026. Son of the late Marjorie and Samuel Jones. Brother to Norman (dec) and sister... Read More

SYMES, Lindsay Alfred

Born February 9, 1930. Passed away on August 6th 2026. Loved Husband of Robin and the late Anne. Father, Father in law and step Father of Vicki and Donald, Geoffrey... Read More

Buckley, Alan George (Buck)

Passed away at Tauranga Hospital on Friday 7 August 2026. Dearly loved husband of the late Pat, loving dad of Mark, Michelle and Rachael, and grandad of Hannah... Read More

ANDERSEN, Kevin Hilviard Daniel

On 8th August 2026 peacefully in Tauranga aged 88 years. Dearly loved husband of Nancy, awesome dad of Karl, Darren, Kelly, Hayley, and partners. Loving... Read More

North, Dale (née Donna Lodge)

5 August 1947 - 4 August 2026 Much loved twin sister of Josette and sister-in-law of Frank Alefounder. Treasured mother of Renee, Clayton and the late... Read More