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Gary Tianara Minhinnick
Passed away peacefully at Hawke’s Bay Memorial Hospital.
Loved son of the late David and Harriet.
Loved brother of Allie (deceased), Missy and Mike, Junior and Trish, Angel and Lagi, Emma and Sid, Black and Mihi, Patrick, Puti (deceased), Morgan and Vinnie, Paula, Anthony and Boom.
Loved father of Justin, Cara, Alana, Desmond, and Daniel.
Loved Papa to all his moko and nieces and nephews.
A special thank you to all the staff at Hawkes Bay Regional Hospital for their care of Gary.
Service
Service was held on
26 Mar 2020 at 10:00 AM.
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Gary Tianara Minhinnick
Passed away peacefully at Hawke’s Bay Memorial Hospital.
Loved son of the late David and Harriet.
Loved brother of Allie (deceased), Missy and Mike, Junior and Trish, Angel and Lagi, Emma and Sid, Black and Mihi, Patrick, Puti (deceased), Morgan and Vinnie, Paula, Anthony and Boom.
Loved father of Justin, Cara, Alana, Desmond, and Daniel.
Loved Papa to all his moko and nieces and nephews.
A special thank you to all the staff at Hawkes Bay Regional Hospital for their care of Gary.
Service
Service was held on
26 Mar 2020 at 10:00 AM.
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Gary Tianara Minhinnick
Neville Chittenden
Passed peacefully at Atawhai Rest Home on March 24, 2020 aged 92 years. Beloved husband of the late Val. Loving father and father-in-law of John and Colleen, Michael and Daniela, Kevin (deceased) and Yvonne, David and Jan, Michele and John McCarthy. Dearest Grandpa and Poppa to his twelve grandchildren and ten great grandchildren.
A heartfelt thanks to all the Atawhai and Taradale Medical Centre staff who have cared for Neville.
A family service for Neville was streamed at 3.45.pm , Wednesday, March 25, 2020, on www.dunstalls.co.nz and is now available on the website.
A tribute to Neville or messages to his family can be left on the website or c/- PO Box 1055, Napier 4140.
Service
Service was held on
25 Mar 2020 at 03:40 PM.
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Gary Macdonald 26 Mar 2020
Our thoughts are with all the family. Neville has missed some hard times right now but will remember the good ones, and plenty of those. Very happy memories of Neville's cheerfulness and a good few beers at, first Napier High School Old Boys Rugby and then Napier Old Boys Marist. Kia kaha from The Macdonald whanau, including the late Reg who knew Neville well.
Phil Ryan 25 Mar 2020
Thinking of you all and remembering some special times and lifetime memories with Groove at this time. Thanks to Nev and Val for the Red Cross parcels while we were in Palmy.
Tonyandyvonneferguson 25 Mar 2020
To all the family deepest sympathy. On behalf of the ferguson and cross families in clive.
From tony and Yvonne Ferguson
Lifetime friend of tony.
Neville Chittenden
Passed peacefully at Atawhai Rest Home on March 24, 2020 aged 92 years. Beloved husband of the late Val. Loving father and father-in-law of John and Colleen, Michael and Daniela, Kevin (deceased) and Yvonne, David and Jan, Michele and John McCarthy. Dearest Grandpa and Poppa to his twelve grandchildren and ten great grandchildren.
A heartfelt thanks to all the Atawhai and Taradale Medical Centre staff who have cared for Neville.
A family service for Neville was streamed at 3.45.pm , Wednesday, March 25, 2020, on www.dunstalls.co.nz and is now available on the website.
A tribute to Neville or messages to his family can be left on the website or c/- PO Box 1055, Napier 4140.
Service
Service was held on
25 Mar 2020 at 03:40 PM.
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Gary Macdonald 26 Mar 2020
Our thoughts are with all the family. Neville has missed some hard times right now but will remember the good ones, and plenty of those. Very happy memories of Neville's cheerfulness and a good few beers at, first Napier High School Old Boys Rugby and then Napier Old Boys Marist. Kia kaha from The Macdonald whanau, including the late Reg who knew Neville well.
Phil Ryan 25 Mar 2020
Thinking of you all and remembering some special times and lifetime memories with Groove at this time. Thanks to Nev and Val for the Red Cross parcels while we were in Palmy.
Tonyandyvonneferguson 25 Mar 2020
To all the family deepest sympathy. On behalf of the ferguson and cross families in clive.
From tony and Yvonne Ferguson
Lifetime friend of tony.
Neville Chittenden
Derek Gordon Laws (Rev.)
Passed away on 22 March 2020 in his 95th year.
Dearly loved husband of the late Yvonne.
Loved father of Bruce and Janine; David and Lynne; Joanne and Dennis Lean.
Treasured Poppa of Emma and Kirk, Jillian and Blair, Simon and Kayla; Catherine and Phillip, Aleisha and Tana; Matthew and Niki, Victoria and Chris; and Great Poppa to 13 Great Grandchildren.
Much loved brother of Russell (deceased),Jeanette and Peter Barker. Will be sadly missed by all.
A private family service has taken place. Memorial service to be held at a later date.
All messages to the family can be left at www.dunstalls.co.nz
Service
Service was held on
24 Mar 2020 at 01:00 PM.
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Wallace Woodley 27 Mar 2020
To the family of the late Rev Derek Laws:
The members of the Durham Street Methodist Church, Christchurch, wish to convey their deep sympathy with you all at this sad time. We hope that the knowledge that others care will be some comfort to you as you say farewell to Derek, a much loved father, grandfather and great-grandfather, who will be greatly missed.
Nicola Brown 27 Mar 2020
I am the office manager of the Hawkes Bay Multiple Sclerosis Society. Derek very kindly donated his time for many years to collect for our Society, we were very grateful for his help and I was saddened to read of his passing. Please accept our condolences. Stay safe Laws family xx
Judith Craigie 25 Mar 2020
The members of the Napier Boys' High School Old Boys' Association committee would like to offer their sincere condolences to the family of Derek Laws who was a very valued member of our committee for a number of years. Although Derek had been away from the area for many years his memories and input about his time at NBHS were of huge importance and interest to our Association, especially our Archivist.
Please keep us informed about the date of the Memorial Service as I know there are a number of our committee who would like to attend.
Our thoughts are with Derek's family.
Kind Regards
Judith Craigie - Secretary
Derek Gordon Laws (Rev.)
Passed away on 22 March 2020 in his 95th year.
Dearly loved husband of the late Yvonne.
Loved father of Bruce and Janine; David and Lynne; Joanne and Dennis Lean.
Treasured Poppa of Emma and Kirk, Jillian and Blair, Simon and Kayla; Catherine and Phillip, Aleisha and Tana; Matthew and Niki, Victoria and Chris; and Great Poppa to 13 Great Grandchildren.
Much loved brother of Russell (deceased),Jeanette and Peter Barker. Will be sadly missed by all.
A private family service has taken place. Memorial service to be held at a later date.
All messages to the family can be left at www.dunstalls.co.nz
Service
Service was held on
24 Mar 2020 at 01:00 PM.
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Wallace Woodley 27 Mar 2020
To the family of the late Rev Derek Laws:
The members of the Durham Street Methodist Church, Christchurch, wish to convey their deep sympathy with you all at this sad time. We hope that the knowledge that others care will be some comfort to you as you say farewell to Derek, a much loved father, grandfather and great-grandfather, who will be greatly missed.
Nicola Brown 27 Mar 2020
I am the office manager of the Hawkes Bay Multiple Sclerosis Society. Derek very kindly donated his time for many years to collect for our Society, we were very grateful for his help and I was saddened to read of his passing. Please accept our condolences. Stay safe Laws family xx
Judith Craigie 25 Mar 2020
The members of the Napier Boys' High School Old Boys' Association committee would like to offer their sincere condolences to the family of Derek Laws who was a very valued member of our committee for a number of years. Although Derek had been away from the area for many years his memories and input about his time at NBHS were of huge importance and interest to our Association, especially our Archivist.
Please keep us informed about the date of the Memorial Service as I know there are a number of our committee who would like to attend.
Our thoughts are with Derek's family.
Kind Regards
Judith Craigie - Secretary
Derek Gordon Laws (Rev.)
Wendy Throp
Wendy (Vivien Joyce)
25-11-1919 – 20-3-2020
Died peacefully at home.
Loving wife of the late Bill.
Loving and respected mother of Pam and Jim (deceased) Bruce, Graham and Sally Throp, Sue and Rodney Waterworth and Jane and Bill Johnson.
Grandmother “Wendy of her 13 grandchildren and Great Grandmother of 23.
Wendy’s 100 th birthday party was a true celebration of her life therefore a private family service has been held.
Special thanks to all the staff of Cranford Hospice and Dr Matt White.
Messages to Throp Family C/- PO Box 1055, Napier 4140
Service
Service was held on
23 Mar 2020 at 03:00 PM.
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Wendy Throp
Wendy (Vivien Joyce)
25-11-1919 – 20-3-2020
Died peacefully at home.
Loving wife of the late Bill.
Loving and respected mother of Pam and Jim (deceased) Bruce, Graham and Sally Throp, Sue and Rodney Waterworth and Jane and Bill Johnson.
Grandmother “Wendy of her 13 grandchildren and Great Grandmother of 23.
Wendy’s 100 th birthday party was a true celebration of her life therefore a private family service has been held.
Special thanks to all the staff of Cranford Hospice and Dr Matt White.
Messages to Throp Family C/- PO Box 1055, Napier 4140
Service
Service was held on
23 Mar 2020 at 03:00 PM.
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Wendy Throp
St. Paul’s Presbyterian Church
Service
Service was held on
22 Mar 2020 at 10:30 AM.
St. Paul’s Presbyterian Church
Service
Service was held on
22 Mar 2020 at 10:30 AM.
St. Paul’s Presbyterian Church
Peter John Fletcher
12.06.1937 – 15.03.2020
Beloved husband of Lesley.
Father of Shaun, Anne-Marie, Aaron and Teresa, and Helen and Rob.
Treasured grandfather of Damien and Stacey, Dallan, Cara and Braydon, Lenna, Jordon, Spencer, R.J. and Stevie and the late Stacey.
Great grandfather of Hope Stacey.
Loved brother of Catherine, Jackie, the late Paul (twin) and their families.
A celebration of Peter’s life will be held in The Dunstall Memorial Chapel, Edwardes Street, Napier on Thursday March 19, 2020 at 2pm. Followed by a private cremation.
All messages to the Fletcher Family C/o PO Box 1055, Napier, 4140.
Service
Service was held on
19 Mar 2020 at 02:00 PM.
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Peter John Fletcher
12.06.1937 – 15.03.2020
Beloved husband of Lesley.
Father of Shaun, Anne-Marie, Aaron and Teresa, and Helen and Rob.
Treasured grandfather of Damien and Stacey, Dallan, Cara and Braydon, Lenna, Jordon, Spencer, R.J. and Stevie and the late Stacey.
Great grandfather of Hope Stacey.
Loved brother of Catherine, Jackie, the late Paul (twin) and their families.
A celebration of Peter’s life will be held in The Dunstall Memorial Chapel, Edwardes Street, Napier on Thursday March 19, 2020 at 2pm. Followed by a private cremation.
All messages to the Fletcher Family C/o PO Box 1055, Napier, 4140.
Service
Service was held on
19 Mar 2020 at 02:00 PM.
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Peter John Fletcher
Isabel Morgan
( Katie Isabel ) (nee McClymont). MNZM.
Peacefully on March 11, 2020 with family by her side.
Much loved and respected mother of Helen.
Loved by her many nieces and nephews.
A mighty Kauri has fallen.
A Memorial Service honouring Isabel’s life was held at St. Paul’s Presbyterian Church, Tennyson Street, Napier on Wednesday, March 18, 2020 at 11.30am.
A tribute to Isabel or messages for her family can be left via www.dunstalls.co.nz or C/o PO Box 1055, Napier, 4140.
Service
Service was held on
18 Mar 2020 at 11:30 AM.
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Kevin Hackwell 18 Mar 2020
It was with great sadness that I have just learnt of Isabel's death.
In the 1970's, when I was involved in similar work with the Friends of Nelson Haven and Tasman Bay, I first became aware of (and started admiring from a distance) Isabel's environmental activism to protect the Ahuriri estuary.
When I finally met Isabel she more than lived up to my expectations. What a wonderful, friendly, passionate, feisty, focused and fun woman! She has truly made a great contribution to conservation, not only in her Hawkes Bay community, but also to the country as a whole.
Isabel really made a difference - and will be sorely missed.
My heartfelt best wishes go out to Isabel's family and many friends.
Kia kaha
Kevin Hackwell
Susan Wylie 18 Mar 2020
I had a high respect for Isabel, her commitment to the environment and her energy for making sure things happened!. We often had lively chats when she phoned the Regional Council on business - it was early days for Councils getting up to speed on what environmental care might involve and she was ahead of them in so many ways! But she always put her case with a positive perspective and was appreciated for her kindness and firmness. She was a true future thinker.
Kevin Wagg 18 Mar 2020
Mrs Morgan was a wonderful teacher from my days at Onekawa Primary School, she had a no nonsense approach as my standard 3 teacher in the 70's. It was only a few years ago i knocked on her door while walking down Vigor Brown Street, when she answered the door i said "Mrs Morgan do you remember me?" Mrs Morgan looks me in the eye for about 10 seconds and "YES you were a skellywag ......... Kevin Wagg! That made my day. RIP Mrs Morgan.
Helen St. George 17 Mar 2020
Mrs Morgan was a wonderful, inspirational teacher at Onekawa School, who taught me and 4 siblings in the 1970s. I joined Forest and Bird in Standard 3 and went on many fantastic trips with Mrs Morgan.I have had a life-long love of native bush and birds since, as have the rest of my family. Love to you Helen, thinking of you at this time.Helen St. George,Betty,Donald, Linda, David and Peter
Jo McGlashan 17 Mar 2020
I have always held Isabel in high esteem. Her passion and commitment provide a model for us all. A mighty Kauri has indeed fallen. Her life is worthy of rest.
Jo McGlashan.
Helen McClymont (Morgan) 14 Mar 2020
Mother, Thank you for choosing me to be your daughter. You were the most wonderful Mother a daughter could ever wish for. You were selfless to the very end.It was a real honour to be your daughter. You were a mentor, teacher, friend to so many. You are now with your beloved Lord. Loved you so much! Helen xxxx
Isabel Morgan
( Katie Isabel ) (nee McClymont). MNZM.
Peacefully on March 11, 2020 with family by her side.
Much loved and respected mother of Helen.
Loved by her many nieces and nephews.
A mighty Kauri has fallen.
A Memorial Service honouring Isabel’s life was held at St. Paul’s Presbyterian Church, Tennyson Street, Napier on Wednesday, March 18, 2020 at 11.30am.
A tribute to Isabel or messages for her family can be left via www.dunstalls.co.nz or C/o PO Box 1055, Napier, 4140.
Service
Service was held on
18 Mar 2020 at 11:30 AM.
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Kevin Hackwell 18 Mar 2020
It was with great sadness that I have just learnt of Isabel's death.
In the 1970's, when I was involved in similar work with the Friends of Nelson Haven and Tasman Bay, I first became aware of (and started admiring from a distance) Isabel's environmental activism to protect the Ahuriri estuary.
When I finally met Isabel she more than lived up to my expectations. What a wonderful, friendly, passionate, feisty, focused and fun woman! She has truly made a great contribution to conservation, not only in her Hawkes Bay community, but also to the country as a whole.
Isabel really made a difference - and will be sorely missed.
My heartfelt best wishes go out to Isabel's family and many friends.
Kia kaha
Kevin Hackwell
Susan Wylie 18 Mar 2020
I had a high respect for Isabel, her commitment to the environment and her energy for making sure things happened!. We often had lively chats when she phoned the Regional Council on business - it was early days for Councils getting up to speed on what environmental care might involve and she was ahead of them in so many ways! But she always put her case with a positive perspective and was appreciated for her kindness and firmness. She was a true future thinker.
Kevin Wagg 18 Mar 2020
Mrs Morgan was a wonderful teacher from my days at Onekawa Primary School, she had a no nonsense approach as my standard 3 teacher in the 70's. It was only a few years ago i knocked on her door while walking down Vigor Brown Street, when she answered the door i said "Mrs Morgan do you remember me?" Mrs Morgan looks me in the eye for about 10 seconds and "YES you were a skellywag ......... Kevin Wagg! That made my day. RIP Mrs Morgan.
Helen St. George 17 Mar 2020
Mrs Morgan was a wonderful, inspirational teacher at Onekawa School, who taught me and 4 siblings in the 1970s. I joined Forest and Bird in Standard 3 and went on many fantastic trips with Mrs Morgan.I have had a life-long love of native bush and birds since, as have the rest of my family. Love to you Helen, thinking of you at this time.Helen St. George,Betty,Donald, Linda, David and Peter
Jo McGlashan 17 Mar 2020
I have always held Isabel in high esteem. Her passion and commitment provide a model for us all. A mighty Kauri has indeed fallen. Her life is worthy of rest.
Jo McGlashan.
Helen McClymont (Morgan) 14 Mar 2020
Mother, Thank you for choosing me to be your daughter. You were the most wonderful Mother a daughter could ever wish for. You were selfless to the very end.It was a real honour to be your daughter. You were a mentor, teacher, friend to so many. You are now with your beloved Lord. Loved you so much! Helen xxxx
Isabel Morgan
Meta Marion McRae
Peacefully on 29 th February, 2020, at Summerset Care Centre, Greenmeadows. Aged 94 years.
Beloved wife of the late Ian. Much loved sister of Boyd (dec) and Janey Wilson; Audrey and Guy (dec) Smythe. Dearly loved and cherished aunt of Karen and Andy Bush; David Wilson; Tina Wilson; Gael and Tim Forbes; Brett Smythe and Chris; and David Smythe. Adored by her great-nieces and nephews: Sam, Charlie, and Sarah Bush; Emma and Hughie Forbes; Campbell and Laura Smythe (and her great, great nephew, Bertie); and Harriet Smythe.
A lovely lady, now gone to be with her beloved Ian.
Meta’s funeral service was held on Wednesday, 11 March 2020 at 11:30am, at St Columba’s Presbyterian Church, Gloucester Street, Taradale, followed by her interment at Eskdale Cemetery. To celebrate Meta’s lifelong love of gardening, flowers were welcomed.
All tributes to Meta or messages for her family can be left via www.dunstalls.co.nz or sent to the McRae Family C/- PO Box 1055, Napier 4140.
Service
Service was held on
11 Mar 2020 at 11:30 AM.
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Meta Marion McRae
Peacefully on 29 th February, 2020, at Summerset Care Centre, Greenmeadows. Aged 94 years.
Beloved wife of the late Ian. Much loved sister of Boyd (dec) and Janey Wilson; Audrey and Guy (dec) Smythe. Dearly loved and cherished aunt of Karen and Andy Bush; David Wilson; Tina Wilson; Gael and Tim Forbes; Brett Smythe and Chris; and David Smythe. Adored by her great-nieces and nephews: Sam, Charlie, and Sarah Bush; Emma and Hughie Forbes; Campbell and Laura Smythe (and her great, great nephew, Bertie); and Harriet Smythe.
A lovely lady, now gone to be with her beloved Ian.
Meta’s funeral service was held on Wednesday, 11 March 2020 at 11:30am, at St Columba’s Presbyterian Church, Gloucester Street, Taradale, followed by her interment at Eskdale Cemetery. To celebrate Meta’s lifelong love of gardening, flowers were welcomed.
All tributes to Meta or messages for her family can be left via www.dunstalls.co.nz or sent to the McRae Family C/- PO Box 1055, Napier 4140.
Service
Service was held on
11 Mar 2020 at 11:30 AM.
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