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Diane Clare Hills
Service
Service was held on
20 Apr 2026 at 11:00 AM.
Tributes
Alex Hills 20 Apr 2026
Dianne. You were such a wonderful person. Our beautiful memories of you will live on. Hills Whanau
Annette Jackson 19 Apr 2026
Our thoughts are with you Dave and family with the sudden passing if Diane. We understsnd the feeling of loss and disbelief but your wonderful memories of happy times will be a comfort.
Regards
Annette, Lynn and the Jackson family
Diane Clare Hills
Service
Service was held on
20 Apr 2026 at 11:00 AM.
Tributes
Alex Hills 20 Apr 2026
Dianne. You were such a wonderful person. Our beautiful memories of you will live on. Hills Whanau
Annette Jackson 19 Apr 2026
Our thoughts are with you Dave and family with the sudden passing if Diane. We understsnd the feeling of loss and disbelief but your wonderful memories of happy times will be a comfort.
Regards
Annette, Lynn and the Jackson family
Diane Clare Hills
Sylvia Pearl Frame
MNZM.
Passed away peacefully on Thursday April 2,2026 at Princess Alexandra Retirement Village.
Loved daughter of the late Bill & Agnes Frame. Sister of Joseph & Jack (both dec) and Gloria
Manning. Aunt to Janet, Carol, Gordon, Catherine, Maree and their families.
“A loved and devoted service to nursing”
Grateful thanks to Dr. Kirsty Andrews and all the wonderful staff at the special care unit at Princess
Alexandra.
A service to celebrate Sylvia’s life will be at St Columbas Church, 176 Gloucester Street, Taradale,
Napier on Wednesday April 8, 2026, at 11:00am.
All tributes or messages to The Frame Family may be left online or posted C/o PO Box 1055,
Napier, 4140
Service
Service was held on
08 Apr 2026 at 11:00 AM.
Tributes
Merlene Tichborne 08 Apr 2026
Very fond memories of Miss Frame when she was Matron of the Hastings Memorial Hospital when I was there during late 1970's and most of 1980's. She was always approachable, and was very supportive of Enrolled Nurses.
Sylvia Pearl Frame
MNZM.
Passed away peacefully on Thursday April 2,2026 at Princess Alexandra Retirement Village.
Loved daughter of the late Bill & Agnes Frame. Sister of Joseph & Jack (both dec) and Gloria
Manning. Aunt to Janet, Carol, Gordon, Catherine, Maree and their families.
“A loved and devoted service to nursing”
Grateful thanks to Dr. Kirsty Andrews and all the wonderful staff at the special care unit at Princess
Alexandra.
A service to celebrate Sylvia’s life will be at St Columbas Church, 176 Gloucester Street, Taradale,
Napier on Wednesday April 8, 2026, at 11:00am.
All tributes or messages to The Frame Family may be left online or posted C/o PO Box 1055,
Napier, 4140
Service
Service was held on
08 Apr 2026 at 11:00 AM.
Tributes
Merlene Tichborne 08 Apr 2026
Very fond memories of Miss Frame when she was Matron of the Hastings Memorial Hospital when I was there during late 1970's and most of 1980's. She was always approachable, and was very supportive of Enrolled Nurses.
Sylvia Pearl Frame
Vaughn Gareth Phillipson
Service
Service was held on
01 Apr 2026 at 11:00 AM.
Tributes
Vicki Butterworth & Stephen Sheard 01 Apr 2026
Our deepest condolences to Vaughan's family and friends. Will treasure the memories, a great rider, bike mechanic and all round good guy, RIP. I have photos of him at MTB and Cx events if the family would like any. A moving service and tribute to Vaughan, love and hugs
Kam Theobald 01 Apr 2026
Vaughn, I know we haven’t spoken in a long long time, you were always a gorgeous wee boy, I spent a lot of time with you in your younger days, and was really sad to hear what happened. You will be truely missed - huge hugs, travel safe my friend Big love and hugs to Gareth, Viv, Evan, Lorraine and her partner (and any other family you had)
Yvonne Moorcock 01 Apr 2026
The loss of a child no matter how old they are, is every parents worst nightmare. We are thinking of you at this heartbreaking time and send our love and hugs to you all.
Maree Astridge 31 Mar 2026
Thinking of you Gareth Viv and family, sending my love and condolences at this sad time.
Maree
Cathy 31 Mar 2026
My heart aches for your unspeakable loss...with deepest sympathy
Valerie Milner 31 Mar 2026
A thousand why's
A million tears
A precious life
Too short by years
Love and thoughts to all who loved Vaughn.
Tony Law 31 Mar 2026
Very sad and shock to learn this. Vaughn was a good man and very fit. My thoughts is with him and his family
Lyn Harris 31 Mar 2026
To Angela and Esmae. Also Gareth, Viv and Roma. Lorraine and Darren. Evan, Marieke, Lane and Toby. Trista and Lincoln. Words are so difficult. We share in your sorrow as you celebrate Vaughn's life and love and hope that you can find comfort and peace as you hold the memories of Vaughn deep in your heart. With our love and prayers. Lyn, Graham and Rachel.
James Smith 31 Mar 2026
On behalf of Archgola, we express our condolences and sadness at the loss of Vaughn. Our thoughts are with Angela, Esmae and your family, at this difficult time.
Vaughn Gareth Phillipson
Service
Service was held on
01 Apr 2026 at 11:00 AM.
Tributes
Vicki Butterworth & Stephen Sheard 01 Apr 2026
Our deepest condolences to Vaughan's family and friends. Will treasure the memories, a great rider, bike mechanic and all round good guy, RIP. I have photos of him at MTB and Cx events if the family would like any. A moving service and tribute to Vaughan, love and hugs
Kam Theobald 01 Apr 2026
Vaughn, I know we haven’t spoken in a long long time, you were always a gorgeous wee boy, I spent a lot of time with you in your younger days, and was really sad to hear what happened. You will be truely missed - huge hugs, travel safe my friend Big love and hugs to Gareth, Viv, Evan, Lorraine and her partner (and any other family you had)
Yvonne Moorcock 01 Apr 2026
The loss of a child no matter how old they are, is every parents worst nightmare. We are thinking of you at this heartbreaking time and send our love and hugs to you all.
Maree Astridge 31 Mar 2026
Thinking of you Gareth Viv and family, sending my love and condolences at this sad time.
Maree
Cathy 31 Mar 2026
My heart aches for your unspeakable loss...with deepest sympathy
Valerie Milner 31 Mar 2026
A thousand why's
A million tears
A precious life
Too short by years
Love and thoughts to all who loved Vaughn.
Tony Law 31 Mar 2026
Very sad and shock to learn this. Vaughn was a good man and very fit. My thoughts is with him and his family
Lyn Harris 31 Mar 2026
To Angela and Esmae. Also Gareth, Viv and Roma. Lorraine and Darren. Evan, Marieke, Lane and Toby. Trista and Lincoln. Words are so difficult. We share in your sorrow as you celebrate Vaughn's life and love and hope that you can find comfort and peace as you hold the memories of Vaughn deep in your heart. With our love and prayers. Lyn, Graham and Rachel.
James Smith 31 Mar 2026
On behalf of Archgola, we express our condolences and sadness at the loss of Vaughn. Our thoughts are with Angela, Esmae and your family, at this difficult time.
Vaughn Gareth Phillipson
Philip Henry Dear
Passed away peacefully on Sunday 29 March 2026 at the Taradale Masonic Rest Home, aged 96.
Dearly loved husband of the late Pauline. Father and Father-in-law to Chris (dec) & Vicky, Rod (dec) & Karen, Mandy & Sam (UK).
Granddad, Great Granddad and Great Great Granddad.
As per Philis wishes, a private cremation has been held.
All tributes or messages to The Dear Family may be left at www.dunstalls.co.nz or posted C/o PO Box 1055, Napier, 4140
Service
Service was held on
01 Apr 2026 at 11:00 AM.
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Philip Henry Dear
Passed away peacefully on Sunday 29 March 2026 at the Taradale Masonic Rest Home, aged 96.
Dearly loved husband of the late Pauline. Father and Father-in-law to Chris (dec) & Vicky, Rod (dec) & Karen, Mandy & Sam (UK).
Granddad, Great Granddad and Great Great Granddad.
As per Philis wishes, a private cremation has been held.
All tributes or messages to The Dear Family may be left at www.dunstalls.co.nz or posted C/o PO Box 1055, Napier, 4140
Service
Service was held on
01 Apr 2026 at 11:00 AM.
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Philip Henry Dear
Ruth Mary Ellen Toohey
Passed away peacefully at Murray Halberg Village, Auckland, on 19 March 2026. Aged 94 years. Loving wife of Cornelius (Con). Loved mother of Michael, Stephen and Paul. Mother-in-law of Lisa and Sharon. Grandmother of Cameron, Frances, Matthew, James, and Gene. A Requiem Mass will be celebrated at St Mary's Catholic Church, Osier Road, Taradale, on Tuesday, 24 March, at 11.00am.
Service
Service was held on
24 Mar 2026 at 11:00 AM.
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Ruth Mary Ellen Toohey
Passed away peacefully at Murray Halberg Village, Auckland, on 19 March 2026. Aged 94 years. Loving wife of Cornelius (Con). Loved mother of Michael, Stephen and Paul. Mother-in-law of Lisa and Sharon. Grandmother of Cameron, Frances, Matthew, James, and Gene. A Requiem Mass will be celebrated at St Mary's Catholic Church, Osier Road, Taradale, on Tuesday, 24 March, at 11.00am.
Service
Service was held on
24 Mar 2026 at 11:00 AM.
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Ruth Mary Ellen Toohey
Ronald Dickinson
Passed peacefully on 17 March 2026, aged 92.
A true people person, cake lover, and always the wittiest in the room, he brought joy to those around him and will be dearly missed.
Loved husband of the late Marie and Ina, much loved father and father-in-law of Kevin and Sarah, Murray and Stephanie, Alan and Maree, and Warren and AJ, and a proud and treasured Grandad of Andrea, Daniel, Crystal, Katie, Ben, Mikayla and Jorja, and great-grandad to his great-grandchildren.
Service
Service was held on
21 Mar 2026 at 01:00 PM.
Tributes
Harley Benton 07 Apr 2026
Alan and Marie, sad news to read of Ron's passing. Condolences to you and family.
Many great times had a t the Kaiwaka Hall with table tennis
Harley Benton
Julie Carolyn Caldwell 21 Mar 2026
Ron was a kind and compassionate man who loved all his boys and his grandchildren.I have many fond memories of Ron when he was married to my sister Marie and later to Ina be it holidays at Riversdale, Paraparam with Marie, or Lake Rotoiti in the later years with Ina.He was so lucky to have had the love of two beautiful ladies and all his boys and grandchildren. Oh What a lucky man he was.
He will be sadly missed by all
Ronald Dickinson
Passed peacefully on 17 March 2026, aged 92.
A true people person, cake lover, and always the wittiest in the room, he brought joy to those around him and will be dearly missed.
Loved husband of the late Marie and Ina, much loved father and father-in-law of Kevin and Sarah, Murray and Stephanie, Alan and Maree, and Warren and AJ, and a proud and treasured Grandad of Andrea, Daniel, Crystal, Katie, Ben, Mikayla and Jorja, and great-grandad to his great-grandchildren.
Service
Service was held on
21 Mar 2026 at 01:00 PM.
Tributes
Harley Benton 07 Apr 2026
Alan and Marie, sad news to read of Ron's passing. Condolences to you and family.
Many great times had a t the Kaiwaka Hall with table tennis
Harley Benton
Julie Carolyn Caldwell 21 Mar 2026
Ron was a kind and compassionate man who loved all his boys and his grandchildren.I have many fond memories of Ron when he was married to my sister Marie and later to Ina be it holidays at Riversdale, Paraparam with Marie, or Lake Rotoiti in the later years with Ina.He was so lucky to have had the love of two beautiful ladies and all his boys and grandchildren. Oh What a lucky man he was.
He will be sadly missed by all