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It is with much sadness we announce Johns passing on Friday 1 November 2024 aged 80 years old. Soul mate to Rita, loved Dad to Ina, Heidy, Herbert, Riejanne and Jimmy. A loved son, brother, brother in-law and uncle. A proud Opa of Renee, Jake, Luke, Alex, Yvonne, Rosalie(D) Herbert, Anneke, Grace, Vinny, Cody, Charlie and great opa to Johnny, Herbert and Lenny. Until we meet again our love. All messages to the van Eikenhorst family can be sent C/- P O Box 218 Stratford 4352. A Service for John will be held at the Mary Alice Chapel, 119 Regan Street, Stratford on Wednesday, the 6th of November 2024 at 11:00 AM followed by a private cremation. For those unable to attend the service you may watch the live stream at www.briandarthfunerals.co.nz

Passed away peacefully at Rapsody Rest Home with family by her side on Tuesday 22nd October 2024. Beloved wife of the late Neal for 50 years. Loved mother and mother-in-law of Marilyn Hinz, Leonie and Mick Alexander(Brisbane), Denise Nielsen, Susan Herlihy, Ronald and Fiona Nielsen-Vold, (Australia), Maree and Kieran Perrett, David and Fiona Nielsen-Vold. Loved nana Hazel of her 20 grandchildren and her 30 great grandchildren. All messages to Hazel’s family can be sent to C/- P O Box 218 Stratford, 4352. A service for Hazel will be held at the Mary Alice Chapel, 119 Regan Street Stratford, on Tuesday 29th October 2024 at 11.00AM. For those unable to attend the service you may watch the live stream on wwwbriandarthfunerals.co.nz

Marlene is now at rest following a long illness. She passed surrounded by family at her home on Sunday 6 October 2024, in her 75th year. Dearly loved wife of the late Kevin. Much loved mother of Karen and Chris, Raelene and Paul, and Shaun and Jasmin. Proud Nana/Grandma to Connor, Ryan, Sinead; Cian, Heath, and Caileigh. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Taranaki Hospice Trust would be appreciated and may be left at the service or direct to bank A/C 15 3948 0365008 80 (Ref O’Brien). All messages to the O'Brien Family may be sent C/- P O Box 218 Stratford 4352. We invite all family and friends to attend a funeral service for Marlene at the Mary Alice Chapel, 119 Regan Street, Stratford on Friday 11 October 2024 at 1:00pm, followed by a private cremation. Mum is now at home at 1 Elizabeth Grove, Stratford – all are welcome to share one last cup of tea with Marlene. “You brought joy and love to our lives”

​Angela passed away suddenly at home on Monday afternoon at the age of 66. Dearly loved mother of Simon and Letitia , Carla and Warwick and Stacey and Morgan. Grandmother of Courtney, Jordon, Dakoda, Tennesse and James. Great grandmother to Alex. Loved sister and friend of many. A service to celebrate Angela’s life will be at Stratford Memorial Hall on Tuesday 24 September 2024 at 11am.

​Passed away Suddenly on Saturday 24th August 2024. Loving Partner of Rod. Cherished Mum of Tania and Chris, Karen and Allen, Nathan (deceased) and Angie and Jessica and Brett. Loved Nana Di of Joshua, Addison, Kaitlyn, Xavier, Jemma, Callum, Logan, Luke, Mitchell and Carter. Loving Di-Nan of Xaviar, Indie, Sawyer and Carter. All messages to the Haigh family can be sent to C/-P O Box 218 Stratford, 4352. A service for Dianne will be held at the Sinclair Events Centre 156 Tasman Street, Opunake on Saturday, the 31st of August 2024 at 10:00 AM followed by the burial at Rahotu Cemetery. Rosary will be prayed at 853 Frankley Road, New Plymouth on Friday 30th August 2024 at 3-30pm. For those unable to attend the service you may watch the livestream at wwwbriandarthfunerals.co.nz.

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To all the family, our sincere condolences. Will remember Dianne in my prayers, she was a wonderful person 🙏. Claudia Lino and Miriam

Condolences to the Haigh family. I have fond memories of Dianne when playing for the Rahotu mid week ladies tennis team. Dianne was always a fun person and a hard worker! I remember her coming to tennis one Monday and her tennis shoes were various shades of pink. She had been spraying ragwort and the dye had coloured her shoes! Thanks for the fun times, Dianne. Rest in Peace. Bev and David Billing

Passed away peacefully in New Plymouth 22.08.24. Much loved husband of Joy; treasured father of Mark and Lieke, Tania and Nathan; precious Poppa of Elliotte and McCoy.

Forever in our hearts.

All messages to the Hillman family can be sent C/- P O Box 218 Stratford 4352. A celebration of Dave’s life will be held at 1pm at Equippers Church, 94 Hurlstone Drive, New Plymouth on Friday 30 August. For those unable to attend, Dave’s service will be live streamed at www.briandarthfunerals.co.nz. In lieu of flowers, donations to Neurological Foundation would be appreciated and may be left at the service or bank A/C 06 0287 0133301 07 (ref Hillman)

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For Dave For Joy And Tania and her family And for Mark ...and especially Lieke We love you. We hold you in our hearts in this devastating time. There are no words but know that you are deeply loved and held close and upheld in prayer these next few months...years...however long it takes ❤. Thankyou for the privilege of being able to watch Daves service from Afar....it is so much appreciated and such an honest, true, and funny reflection of the man he was, to so many people. But most of all, I remember, from way back in those Wellsford days, how very much he loved you Joy and how much he loved his family....your family is an inspiration to others and I feel blessed to have been part of your large circle of friends. Take care my dear friend. Love always...and we'll see you soon. Christine and Ivan

Karrissa is loved by all.

Peacefully at Maida Vale Bell Block on Tuesday 6th August 2024, surrounded by Whanau. Aged 83 Years. Partner in crime to the late Blanche. Legendary Dad of Charlie Boy and Trisha: Morretta and Kere: Gary and Nina: Peter and Jessica: Jackie: Vickie and Brian: Thomas Paul: Cleo and Kayl. Adored Grandad/Koro to his Moko and MokoMoko. All messages to the McAlister family can be sent to C/- P O BOx 218 Stratford, 4352. Charlie will be laying in state at Mururaupatu Marae from the 7th August 2024. A service will be held at St. Josephs Catholic Church, Nelson Street, Waitara on Friday 9th August 2024 at 11.00AM . Followed by his burial at the Waitara Cemetery. For those unable to attend the service you can watch the live-Stream on Charlie’s Tribute page at www.briandarthfunerals.co.nz

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Da Duke of Lavender ..,too much Uncle give Aunty Blanche a big hug for us ..,and holla a huge “KIA ORA “ to the RIFF RAFF ..DANNY BOY …

Daniel Waiwiri

Peacefully, surrounded by family on Thursday 25th July 2024, in her 90th year. Loved wife of the late Fons (Frank). Much loved mum, mother-in- law and Granma of Gerard (dec); Lynette and Jim, Andrew and Douglas Galloway (Hawkes Bay); Stephen and Michelle, Ben, Jessica and Tommy, Jacob and Emily (NSW); Andrew and Vicki, Emma and Abbey (Eltham); Joanne and Kevin Vanner, Mathew, Adam and Sophie (Southland). A Rosary will be said for Helen on Thursday 1st August at the Stratford Catholic Church, Miranda St at 6-00PM. Family and friends are invited to Helen’s Requiem Mass at the Stratford Catholic Church on Friday 2nd August at 10-30AM. Helen will then be laid to rest with Fons at the Awanui Cemetry, New Plymouth. In lieu of flowers a donation to the Stratford Diabetes Society, at account number 15 3947 0419641 00 would be appreciated. For those unable to attend, Helen’s service will be live Streamed at www.briandarthfunerals.co.nz

Peacefully at Taranaki Base Hospital on Wednesday 24th July 2024, surrounded by family, in her 91st year. Loved wife of the late Tim Johns. Caring Mum of Garry and Therese, the late Lois and Denis Collins, Karen and Tom O’Hanlon and the late Kerry. Nana Rita to her grandchildren, great and great-great grandchildren. A service will be held at the Opunake Co-Operating Church, Havelock Street, Opunake on Thursday 1st August 2024 at 1:00pm. All messages to Rita’s family can be sent to C/- PO Box 218, Stratford 4352. In lieu of flowers donations to Salvation Army are appreciated. For anyone unable to attend Rita’s service you can view the livestream at www.briandarthfunerals.co.nz.

Peacefully at home surrounded by whanau on Sunday, 21st July 2024. Aged 80 years. Much loved husband to Alison. Treasured dad to his 5 children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. All messages to Dave’s family can be sent to C/- PO Box 218, Stratford 4352. For those wishing to visit Dave, he will be at the Whakaahurangi Marae from today until his service. Whanau and friends are invited to attend a service for Dave at the St Andrew’s Presbyterian Church, Regan Street, Stratford on Wednesday, 24th July 2024 at 10am, followed by interment at the Kopuatama Cemetery, Stratford.

Passed away at Taranaki Base Hospital with loving family by his side on Friday, 14th June 2024, aged 75 years. Beloved husband of Shirley. Loved Dad of Kay and Murray. Cherished grandad of Katelyn; Cara; Gemma; Bonnie; Tamara and Maddy. Great-grandfather of Theo. Loved twin brother of Ross (deceased); loved brother of Neil and Pam; Linda and Ruth. All messages to the Turner family can be sent to C/- PO Box 218, Stratford 4352. A service for Robin will be held at the Mary Alice Chapel, 119 Regan Street, Stratford on Tuesday, 18th June 2024 at 12:00 (midday), followed by a private cremation. For those unable to attend the service you may view the livestream at www.briandarthfunerals.co.nz.

peacefully surrounded by family at Hawera Hospital on Sunday, 9th June 2024. Aged 86 Years. Loving wife of the late Noel, loved mother and mother-in-law of Trevor and Valerie, Stephen, Allister and Elaine, loved grandma to her 9 grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren. In preference to flowers a donation to Stratford community food bank would be appreciated and may be left at the service or direct credit A/C 153947-0242559-00 Ref Elva Thomas. All messages to the Thomas family can be sent to C/- P O Box 218 Stratford 4352. A Service for Elva will be held at The Holy Trinity Anglican Church, Cnr Regan & Juliet Streets, Stratford on Monday, the 17th of June 2024 at 11:00 AM followed by a private cremation. For those who are unable to attend you may view the live stream at www.briandarthfunerals.co.nz

peacefully in his sleep after a short illness at Maryann Rest Home Stratford on Sunday, 26th May 2024. Aged 95 Years. Loving husband of the late Elvine and the late Lucia, much loved father and father-in-law of Graeme and Shorty (deceased), Judy and Rob, Robyn, loving grandad to all his grandchildren and great grandchildren. All messages to the Bishop family can be sent C/- P O Box 218 Stratford 4352. In preference to flowers a donation to the Taranaki Rescue Helicopter Trust would be appreciated and may be left at the service or direct credit to Taranaki Rescue Helicopter 15-3956-0586572-00 ref BISHOP. Family and friends are invited to attend a service for George at the Mary Alice Chapel, 119 Regan Street, Stratford on Tuesday, 4th June at 11am, followed by private cremation.

Keith passed away after a very unexpected battle with cancer. Cherished father to Daniel and Angela, Travis and Karissa, Anna and Andrew. Beloved Poppa to Amber, Noah, Kate, Emma, Flynn, Ashton, Ryan and Lucas. Son of the late Bob and Mavis Young (Oeo), Older brother to Ronnie, Karen, Arlene and Lynne, Thanks go out to Hospice and the Taranaki hospital team for their support over the past few weeks. ‘The cowboy is now headed to his log cabin in the sky” A celebration to remember Keith’s life will be held at the Taranaki Crematorium 629 Junction Road, New Plymouth on Monday 27th May at 11.00AM. In lieu of flowers, a donation to Taranaki Hospice would be greatly appreciated,on bank Account 15- 3948-0365008-80 All messages to the Young family can be sent to 1 Fairbank Avenue, Stratford 4332 or emailed to danyoung35@hotmail.com

Passed away peacefully at Maryann Rest Home Stratford on Monday 20th May 2024. Aged 86 years. Beloved wife of the late Samuel. Loved mum of Vivienne: Peter (dec): Margaret: Rosemerrie and Jason and their partners. Loved Grandma of her many grandchildren, great grandchildren and great great grandchildren. All messages to June’s family can be sent to C/- P O BOx 218, Stratford,4352. A service for June will be held at the Mary Alice Chapel 119 Regan Street Stratford, on Friday 24th May at 11.00AM followed by her burial at the Kopuatama cemetery.

Suddenly at home on Friday, 17th May 2024. Aged 84 Years. Wife of the late Leo, loved mother and mother-in-law of Phillip and Catherine, David, Marlene, Sandra and Barney, loved nan of all her grandchildren and great grandchildren. All messages to the Bielawski family can be sent C/- P O Box 218 Stratford 4352. A Service for Shirley will be held at the Mary Alice Chapel, 119 Regan Street, Stratford on Thursday, the 23rd of May 2024 at 11:00 AM followed by the burial at The Kopuatama Cemetery, Stratford.

Passed away peacefully at home with family by his side, aged 62 years. Much loved husband of 30 years of Kathy. Much loved father and father-in-law of Dylan and Malessa: Samantha and Gary and Liam. Much loved Grandad of Olivia and Mason, Shannara and Treigh. All messages to the Ryan family can be sent to C/-P O Box 218 Stratford, 4352. A service for Kerry will be held at the Mary Alice Chapel 119 Regan Street Stratford on Friday 19th April 2024 at 11.00AM followed by his private cremation.

Passed away suddenly on Tuesday 9th April 2024. Dearly loved wife of the late Roy. Mother and Mother-in-law of Marilyn and Terry: Ewan and Marion-Jean: Diane: Neil and Cathy. Loved Nana of Alice and Stuart: David: Alex: Erin: Sarah and Dan: and Zac. Sister of the late Bryce and Graeme Espin. All messages to Merle’s family can be sent C/- PO Box 218 Stratford, 4352. A service for Merle will be held at the Mary Alice Chapel 119 Regan Street, Stratford on Thursday 18th April 2024 at 1.00PM followed by a private cremation.

​It is with great sadness to announce the sudden passing of Sylvia Lynette Flesher on 6 April 2024 in Perth, Australia. Daughter of Carol and Richard Toopi. Adored mumma to Konrad, Tay and Jamie. Treasured G-MA to her beautiful moko, Cass. Much loved sister to Francis, Riki (deceased), Shane, Murray, Greame, Dawn, Greg and Barbara. Loving Aunty to her nephews and nieces. And a cherished friend to many. Kua haere ia ki tōna moenga roa. Sylvia’s tangi details will be updated soon.

Peacefully at home after a short battle with cancer on Saturday, 6th April 2024. Cherished wife of Michael. Loved mother of Sam Stuart and Georgina Stuart. Lovingly remembered by all her brothers, sisters, nieces, nephews and cousins in New Zealand and Canada. All messages to the Cowley family can be sent to C/- PO Box 218, Stratford 4352. In preference to flowers, a donation to Hospice Taranaki would be appreciated and may be left at the service or direct credit to 15-3948-0365008-80 Ref COWLEY. Family and friends are invited to attend a service for Cathy at the Mary Alice Chapel, 119 Regan Street, Stratford on Tuesday, 9th April at 11am. Followed by interment at the Kopuatama Cemetery. For those unable to attend, you may view the livestream at www.briandarthfunerals.co.nz. Cathy’s wishes were that everyone bring a flower from their own garden.

​Suddenly taken on Thursday 7th March 2024. Aged 61. Soulmate and 2IC to Graeme Legendary Mum to Daniel and Erin, Sam and Felicity and Chrissie. Treasured 1 in a million Nana to Ayla, Henry, Cassidy, Heidi, Toby and Brooke. Loved daughter to Bob and Mavis(Dec) Trainer. Special sister to Michael(Dec), Sandra and Robyn. Loyal, honest friend to many. A service will be held at the War Memorial Centre, Miranda Street, Stratford on Tuesday 12th March 2024 at 11:00am. Followed by a private cremation. For those unable to attend you can watch the livestream at www.briandarthfunerals.co.nz

​Peacefully at Woodrow Grove Hospital on Tuesday, 13th February 2024. Aged 93 years. Loved wife of the late David. Cherished Mum of Vicki, Shona and Bruce and Mark and Sue. Adored Nana of Renee and Mike, Josh and Cass, Jamie, Ashleigh and Dean, Eliza and Jackson, Matt and Bree. Treasured Other Nana of Chloe, Sophie, Rhylee, Harvey, Casey, Isla, Koen, Amara, Khai and Kalani. All communications to Brian Darth Funeral Services, P O Box 218, Stratford 4352. According to Shirley’s wishes a private service will be held.

peacefully surrounded by his loving family at Taranaki Base Hospital, New Plymouth on Sunday, 28th January 2024. Aged 70 Years. Loved father and father-in-law of Cameron and Kirsty, Reuben and Amelia, Jacob, loved opa of Mackenzie and Boston, loved brother of Janey and Andrea. All messages to the Lett family may be sent C/- P O Box 218 Stratford 4352. In preference to flowers a donation to Hospice Taranaki would be appreciated and may be left at the service or via bank A/C 15-3948-0365008-80 (Ref Lett). A Service for Harvey will be held at the Mary Alice Chapel, 119 Regan Street, Stratford on Thursday, the 1st of February 2024 at 11:00 AM followed by a private cremation. For those unable to attend Harvey’s service will be live streamed at www.briandarthfunerals.co.nz.