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Paula Claire Thomas
Passed away peacefully surrounded by family. Aged 65.
Dearly loved wife and best mate of Chris. Loving mum of Simon and Manon, and Kelly and Tim. Proud Nana of Elsie.
Dearly loved daughter of Marie (Dec) and Pat Sullivan.
Sister to Kerry and Alan, John (dec), Anette and Steve, and Jane and Adrian. Much loved aunty to all her nieces and nephews.
Loved step-mum to Fraser and Amy. Nana to Sophie, Liam and Jacob.
A service to celebrate Paula’s life will be held at the Napier Old Boys Marist Rugby Clubrooms, Clyde Jeffery Drive on Tuesday 18 th March, 2025 at 1pm. Followed by a private cremation.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Cranford Hospice at www.cranfordhospice.org.nz or placed in the donation box at the door.
All tributes or messages to The Thomas Family may be left at www.dunstalls.co.nz or posted C/o PO Box 1055, Napier, 4140
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Service was held on
18 Mar 2025 at 01:00 PM.
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Paula Claire Thomas
Passed away peacefully surrounded by family. Aged 65.
Dearly loved wife and best mate of Chris. Loving mum of Simon and Manon, and Kelly and Tim. Proud Nana of Elsie.
Dearly loved daughter of Marie (Dec) and Pat Sullivan.
Sister to Kerry and Alan, John (dec), Anette and Steve, and Jane and Adrian. Much loved aunty to all her nieces and nephews.
Loved step-mum to Fraser and Amy. Nana to Sophie, Liam and Jacob.
A service to celebrate Paula’s life will be held at the Napier Old Boys Marist Rugby Clubrooms, Clyde Jeffery Drive on Tuesday 18 th March, 2025 at 1pm. Followed by a private cremation.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Cranford Hospice at www.cranfordhospice.org.nz or placed in the donation box at the door.
All tributes or messages to The Thomas Family may be left at www.dunstalls.co.nz or posted C/o PO Box 1055, Napier, 4140
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Service was held on
18 Mar 2025 at 01:00 PM.
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Paula Claire Thomas
Ina Williamson
01.04.35 Aberdeen, Scotland - 08.02.25 Napier, New Zealand. Absolutely adored by her loving family, Sandy(deceased)Shona, Sandy Jnr. (deceased), Laura and Rob, and Lindsey (deceased). Devoted and loved Grannie to Emma, Ryan and Luke. Kind friend to all, always ready to listen, advise and always positive. Words cannot express how much we will miss you. Beloved Daughter of Edward Flinn Reid and Margaret Tough Kirton Reid. Much loved Sister and Sister in law to Edward and Doreen Reid(deceased) Margaret and Alan Wyeth ( deceased)Lorna and Derek Cormack ( deceased) and John Connell (deceased.) Survived by youngest sister Aileen Connell. Aunt to her many nieces and nephews in New Zealand and Scotland.
A private cremation was held on February 13th in Hastings, New Zealand with her immediate family.
"Till a' the seas gang dry my dear, And the rocks melt wi' the sun"
Enquiries or messages for the Williamson Family can be posted C/o Dunstall’s Funeral Services PO Box 1055, Napier 4140.
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Service was held on
13 Mar 2025 at 10:30 AM.
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Ina Williamson
01.04.35 Aberdeen, Scotland - 08.02.25 Napier, New Zealand. Absolutely adored by her loving family, Sandy(deceased)Shona, Sandy Jnr. (deceased), Laura and Rob, and Lindsey (deceased). Devoted and loved Grannie to Emma, Ryan and Luke. Kind friend to all, always ready to listen, advise and always positive. Words cannot express how much we will miss you. Beloved Daughter of Edward Flinn Reid and Margaret Tough Kirton Reid. Much loved Sister and Sister in law to Edward and Doreen Reid(deceased) Margaret and Alan Wyeth ( deceased)Lorna and Derek Cormack ( deceased) and John Connell (deceased.) Survived by youngest sister Aileen Connell. Aunt to her many nieces and nephews in New Zealand and Scotland.
A private cremation was held on February 13th in Hastings, New Zealand with her immediate family.
"Till a' the seas gang dry my dear, And the rocks melt wi' the sun"
Enquiries or messages for the Williamson Family can be posted C/o Dunstall’s Funeral Services PO Box 1055, Napier 4140.
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Service was held on
13 Mar 2025 at 10:30 AM.
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Ina Williamson
Nowell Alvin Wagg
Nowell passed away peacefully at Atawhai Rest Home 10 March 2025.
Loving husband and best friend of Stella (deceased).
Loved brother of Lorraine and Graeme (deceased)
Most supportive and loving Dad to Rodney and Shiella, Stephen and Vicki, Brian and Tracy, and David (deceased).
Special Grandad to Graeme and Rachael, Lisa, Luke, Dion and Kynneta, Taylor, Jamie and Jack, and Dylan.
Adored Great Grandad to Makenzie, Kaitlyn, Ashlee, Eliza, Macy, Ellis and Aria.
To those that loved Nowell
“Make everyday a good day”
In accordance with Nowell’s wishes a private cremation was held 11 March 2025.
All tributes or messages to The Wagg Family may be left at www.dunstalls.co.nz or posted C/o PO Box 1055, Napier, 4140
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11 Mar 2025 at 01:00 PM.
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Nowell Alvin Wagg
Nowell passed away peacefully at Atawhai Rest Home 10 March 2025.
Loving husband and best friend of Stella (deceased).
Loved brother of Lorraine and Graeme (deceased)
Most supportive and loving Dad to Rodney and Shiella, Stephen and Vicki, Brian and Tracy, and David (deceased).
Special Grandad to Graeme and Rachael, Lisa, Luke, Dion and Kynneta, Taylor, Jamie and Jack, and Dylan.
Adored Great Grandad to Makenzie, Kaitlyn, Ashlee, Eliza, Macy, Ellis and Aria.
To those that loved Nowell
“Make everyday a good day”
In accordance with Nowell’s wishes a private cremation was held 11 March 2025.
All tributes or messages to The Wagg Family may be left at www.dunstalls.co.nz or posted C/o PO Box 1055, Napier, 4140
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11 Mar 2025 at 01:00 PM.
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Nowell Alvin Wagg
Pamela Hester McCulloch
In loving memory of Pam McCulloch, who peacefully passed away on 7 March 2025 at the age of 90 at the Gracelands Retirement Home in Hastings. Pam was a cherished great grandmother, grandmother and mother, and beloved wife to her late husband, Bill. She leaves behind her loving children – Wendy, Christine, Stewart and Brian who will forever hold her memory close to their hearts.
Pam was a proud grandmother to Rachael, Natasha, Eleanor, Carleton, Kemp, Lochiel, William and Isabella. Her legacy continues through her great-grandchildren - Sophie, Cooper, Aila, and Emer, who brought immeasurable joy to her life.
Pam will be remembered for her warmth, kindness, and the love she shared with her family. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made in her honour to the Chaplaincy Service of the Hawke’s Bay Fallen Soldiers’ Memorial Hospital.
Forever in our hearts, Pam will be deeply missed. According to Pam’s wishes, a private family service has been held.
Service
Service was held on
11 Mar 2025 at 10:40 AM.
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Pamela Hester McCulloch
In loving memory of Pam McCulloch, who peacefully passed away on 7 March 2025 at the age of 90 at the Gracelands Retirement Home in Hastings. Pam was a cherished great grandmother, grandmother and mother, and beloved wife to her late husband, Bill. She leaves behind her loving children – Wendy, Christine, Stewart and Brian who will forever hold her memory close to their hearts.
Pam was a proud grandmother to Rachael, Natasha, Eleanor, Carleton, Kemp, Lochiel, William and Isabella. Her legacy continues through her great-grandchildren - Sophie, Cooper, Aila, and Emer, who brought immeasurable joy to her life.
Pam will be remembered for her warmth, kindness, and the love she shared with her family. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made in her honour to the Chaplaincy Service of the Hawke’s Bay Fallen Soldiers’ Memorial Hospital.
Forever in our hearts, Pam will be deeply missed. According to Pam’s wishes, a private family service has been held.
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11 Mar 2025 at 10:40 AM.
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Pamela Hester McCulloch
Peter John Hall
. Beloved youngest son of Pat and Harry Hall (dec), deeply loved youngest brother of Anne & Lloyd (dec), Gerald (dec), Gordon, Bernadette, Dudley and Maree. Adored uncle of Tracy and Jessica, and great uncle of Katelyn, Harry and Ruby. According to Peter’s wishes a private family service has been held.
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Service was held on
10 Mar 2025 at 10:00 AM.
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Peter John Hall
. Beloved youngest son of Pat and Harry Hall (dec), deeply loved youngest brother of Anne & Lloyd (dec), Gerald (dec), Gordon, Bernadette, Dudley and Maree. Adored uncle of Tracy and Jessica, and great uncle of Katelyn, Harry and Ruby. According to Peter’s wishes a private family service has been held.
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Service was held on
10 Mar 2025 at 10:00 AM.
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Peter John Hall
Valarie Anne Sunnex
Val (Valerie Anne) Sunnex, née Wise
A life filled with Love & Laughter, Family & Friends
Passed away unexpectedly but peacefully on the 1 March 2025.
A much-loved Wife of David Sunnex, Mother, Grandmother and Great Grandmother. Val was the heart and soul of her Family and the life of every gathering.
Val will be at home Wednesday 5 and Thursday the 6 of March, welcoming anyone who wishes to pay their respects and say goodbye. A farewell service will be held at the Taradale R.S.A at 11am on 7 March.
A livestream will be available through Dunstalls. In lieu of flowers, Val's preference was donations to support Cranford Hospice. As a family we would like to extend our heartfelt appreciation for the excellent care and support she received from all at the Hastings Hospital.
"You're so wonderful to think of but so hard to be without"
All tributes or messages to The Sunnex Family may be left at www.dunstalls.co.nz or can be posted to Dunstall’s Funeral Services C/o PO Box 1055, Napier, 4140
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Service was held on
07 Mar 2025 at 11:00 AM.
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NZ Invictus Games Team 25 10 Mar 2025
On behalf of the team, we wish to express our deepest condolences to David and the rest of the family. Losing a loved one is never easy, and our hearts go out to you all during this difficult time.
Thank you Val, for your support and comments via social media during the recent games.
Our thoughts are now with your family.
Dale Judd 07 Mar 2025
I was lucky enough to be introduced to both Val and Dave at the Taradale Rsa 4 or 5 years ago.
I would often join Val for a chat and a laugh over a glass of wine.
From time to time both Owen and I would join them also at the country Music clubs in both Napier and Hastings.
I will miss our Texts Val.
You will be sadly missed by many.
Dale and Owen
Linda & Chris Mortensen and Leon Magnussen 07 Mar 2025
You have lost the Matriach of your family and a friend to many but the memories you shall all have of her will live on forever through you all.
Val we shall miss you enthusiasm and spark but rest in peace you have left your mark on us all.
Cheers ????
Valarie Anne Sunnex
Val (Valerie Anne) Sunnex, née Wise
A life filled with Love & Laughter, Family & Friends
Passed away unexpectedly but peacefully on the 1 March 2025.
A much-loved Wife of David Sunnex, Mother, Grandmother and Great Grandmother. Val was the heart and soul of her Family and the life of every gathering.
Val will be at home Wednesday 5 and Thursday the 6 of March, welcoming anyone who wishes to pay their respects and say goodbye. A farewell service will be held at the Taradale R.S.A at 11am on 7 March.
A livestream will be available through Dunstalls. In lieu of flowers, Val's preference was donations to support Cranford Hospice. As a family we would like to extend our heartfelt appreciation for the excellent care and support she received from all at the Hastings Hospital.
"You're so wonderful to think of but so hard to be without"
All tributes or messages to The Sunnex Family may be left at www.dunstalls.co.nz or can be posted to Dunstall’s Funeral Services C/o PO Box 1055, Napier, 4140
Service
Service was held on
07 Mar 2025 at 11:00 AM.
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NZ Invictus Games Team 25 10 Mar 2025
On behalf of the team, we wish to express our deepest condolences to David and the rest of the family. Losing a loved one is never easy, and our hearts go out to you all during this difficult time.
Thank you Val, for your support and comments via social media during the recent games.
Our thoughts are now with your family.
Dale Judd 07 Mar 2025
I was lucky enough to be introduced to both Val and Dave at the Taradale Rsa 4 or 5 years ago.
I would often join Val for a chat and a laugh over a glass of wine.
From time to time both Owen and I would join them also at the country Music clubs in both Napier and Hastings.
I will miss our Texts Val.
You will be sadly missed by many.
Dale and Owen
Linda & Chris Mortensen and Leon Magnussen 07 Mar 2025
You have lost the Matriach of your family and a friend to many but the memories you shall all have of her will live on forever through you all.
Val we shall miss you enthusiasm and spark but rest in peace you have left your mark on us all.
Cheers ????
Valarie Anne Sunnex
Margaret Norene Matheson
Passed away peacefully on March 5 th 2025 aged 93.
Much loved mum to Sandra, Peter and Jan. Nana to Melody.
The family wishes to acknowledge the amazing support and are mum received from all the staff at Elmwood House and Hospital, Napier.
As per mum’s wishes, a private service has been held.
All tributes or messages to The Matheson Family may be left at www.dunstalls.co.nz or posted C/o PO Box 1055, Napier, 4140
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Service was held on
07 Mar 2025 at 09:30 AM.
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Margaret Norene Matheson
Passed away peacefully on March 5 th 2025 aged 93.
Much loved mum to Sandra, Peter and Jan. Nana to Melody.
The family wishes to acknowledge the amazing support and are mum received from all the staff at Elmwood House and Hospital, Napier.
As per mum’s wishes, a private service has been held.
All tributes or messages to The Matheson Family may be left at www.dunstalls.co.nz or posted C/o PO Box 1055, Napier, 4140
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Service was held on
07 Mar 2025 at 09:30 AM.
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Margaret Norene Matheson
Richard John Bertram
Ex Vietnam W3 – V5
Passed away on the 4 th March 2025, loved partner of Rita for 25 Years, and loving father of Johari, Suzanne, Roseanne, Alec, Carine and Estelle. Loved Grandad of Kayden, Isabella, Ella and Hugo. According to Richards wishes, a private cremation has been held.
Messages regarding Richard to the Bertram family. C/o PO Box 1055, Napier, 4140.
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Service was held on
05 Mar 2025 at 11:00 AM.
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Richard John Bertram
Ex Vietnam W3 – V5
Passed away on the 4 th March 2025, loved partner of Rita for 25 Years, and loving father of Johari, Suzanne, Roseanne, Alec, Carine and Estelle. Loved Grandad of Kayden, Isabella, Ella and Hugo. According to Richards wishes, a private cremation has been held.
Messages regarding Richard to the Bertram family. C/o PO Box 1055, Napier, 4140.
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Service was held on
05 Mar 2025 at 11:00 AM.
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