Funeral Notices
Beatrice Louise Letitia Batchelor
On February 20th 2012, peacefully at Allen Bryant Lifecare, Hokitika. Aged 75 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Jim. Much loved mother and mother-in-law of Michael and Jacinda (Bell Hill) and Robert and Kim (Harihari). Loved nanny of Tyler, Brienna, McKenzie, Kaesyn and Brody; Josh and Lydia and Olivia and her great-grandson Noah. Loved sister and sister-in-law of the Rochford and Batchelor families and a loved aunty of all her nieces and nephews. R.I.P. Messages C/- The Batchelor family, PO Box 53, Main Road Harihari. A Requiem Mass for Beatrice will be celebrated at St Marys Catholic Church, Sewell Street, Hokitika, tomorrow (Thursday) commencing at 1.00pm. Following the Service Beatrice will be laid to rest with her husband Jim at the Hokitika Cemetery. Recitation of the Rosary will be held at the Church this afternoon at 5.30pm.
Ruth Georgina McKenzie
On February 9th 2012, passed away peacefully at the Kahurangi Unit, Greymouth Hospital, aged 81 years. Dearly loved wife of Keith, much loved mother and mother in law of Ross and Rosemary, Ian and Linda (all of Greymouth), Helen and John Fuller (Three Mile, Hokitika), Colin Poultney (deceased) and Robert and Tenny (Harihari). Loved Gran of Wayne (deceased), Duncan and Sarah, Laura and Andrew, Hayley, Kimberley and Adam, Reg, Jason, Elle-May and Nikcola. Loved sister and sister in law of Elsie and Eddie Bennett and the late Catherine and Gordon Margon. Messages to Mr K. McKenzie C/- Allen Bryant Lifecare, PO Box 219, Hokitika 7842. A Service to celebrate Ruth’s life will be held at the Church of St. James and St. John, Harihari, on Monday February 13 commencing at 2.00pm. Private cremation to follow.
On February 9th 2012, passed away peacefully at the Kahurangi Unit, Greymouth Hospital, aged 81 years. Dearly loved wife of Keith, much loved mother and mother in law of Ross and Rosemary, Ian and Linda (all of Greymouth), Helen and John Fuller (Three Mile, Hokitika), Colin Poultney (deceased) and Robert and Tenny (Harihari). Loved Gran of Wayne (deceased), Duncan and Sarah, Laura and Andrew, Hayley, Kimberley and Adam, Reg, Jason, Elle-May and Nikcola. Loved sister and sister in law of Elsie and Eddie Bennett and the late Catherine and Gordon Margon. Messages to Mr K. McKenzie C/- Allen Bryant Lifecare, PO Box 219, Hokitika 7842. A Service to celebrate Ruth’s life will be held at the Church of St. James and St. John, Harihari, on Monday February 13 commencing at 2.00pm. Private cremation to follow.
John Stuart Mead
Passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday February 8 2012, aged 60 years. Loved son of the late Garth and Joan, loved brother of Jan and Richard, uncle of Donna, Stacey and Amy, special friend of all his flat mates & all Pact West Coast support staff past and present at his Woodstock home who have supported him over the years. John will be sadly missed by all. A service to celebrate John’s life will be held at his home 161 Woodstock/Rimu Road Monday February 13, commencing at 10.30am.
Private cremation to follow.
Barry George McCausland
(Ex NZ Railways)
On February 4th 2012, passed away at Ross, South Westland, in his 69th year.
Dearly loved husband and soul mate of Heather, much loved father and father in law of Carolyn and John Vasta (Kaikoura), Stephen, (Christchurch), Janine and Steve Butcher, Angela and Robert McHerron (all of Kaikoura). Loved grandad of Renee, Carrie, Kyle, Nakita, Carl, Hamish, Gina, Claudia and Jaden. Loved brother and brother in law of Brian and April and his sister Marie. Baz was a rock and foundation of support to all his children and will be sadly missed. Messages to 13 Whitby Place, Kaikoura 7300.
At Barry’s request a private burial service has been held.
(Ex NZ Railways)
On February 4th 2012, passed away at Ross, South Westland, in his 69th year.
Dearly loved husband and soul mate of Heather, much loved father and father in law of Carolyn and John Vasta (Kaikoura), Stephen, (Christchurch), Janine and Steve Butcher, Angela and Robert McHerron (all of Kaikoura). Loved grandad of Renee, Carrie, Kyle, Nakita, Carl, Hamish, Gina, Claudia and Jaden. Loved brother and brother in law of Brian and April and his sister Marie. Baz was a rock and foundation of support to all his children and will be sadly missed. Messages to 13 Whitby Place, Kaikoura 7300.
At Barry’s request a private burial service has been held.
Elizabeth Janet Johnson
On February 3rd 2012 at Hokitika. Daughter of the late James and Elizabeth Johnson, loved sister of the late Alistair and the late Claire and Bill Dwan. Loved aunt of Ann and Lindsay Jones (Rangiora). A special thank you to all the staff at Allen Bryant Lifecare, Hokitika. Messages to, 64 Northbrook Villas, 3 Reeves Road, Rangiora 7410. A private service was held yesterday.
On February 3rd 2012 at Hokitika. Daughter of the late James and Elizabeth Johnson, loved sister of the late Alistair and the late Claire and Bill Dwan. Loved aunt of Ann and Lindsay Jones (Rangiora). A special thank you to all the staff at Allen Bryant Lifecare, Hokitika. Messages to, 64 Northbrook Villas, 3 Reeves Road, Rangiora 7410. A private service was held yesterday.
__ Ivan Wilfrid Richards
On January 31st 2012, in his 89th year. Ivan passed away peacefully after a short illness at Greymouth Hospital, holding Margaret’s hand and in the presence of Robert and Ann. Ivan was the much loved and loving husband, friend and sweetheart of Margaret for almost 60 years, much loved Dad and mate of Robert, dearly loved and loving caring Dad of Catriona. He was the loved and respected father-in-law of Ann and a loved and loving Grand-dad of Amy and respected by Amy’s fiancé, Errol. Messages to the Richards Family, 143 Davie Street, Hokitika 7810. A service to celebrate Ivan’s life will be held at St. Andrews United Church, Fitzherbert Street, Hokitika on Monday February 6, commencing at 11.00am. Private cremation to follow.
Members of the Hokitika –Westland RSA are requested to attend the funeral of Ivan Wilfrid Richards No. 451270 L/Cpl Nelson, Marlborough , West Coast Regiment. The service will be held at St. Andrews United Church , Fitzherbert Street , Hokitika on Monday February 6, commencing at 11.00am . Private cremation to follow.
On January 31st 2012, in his 89th year. Ivan passed away peacefully after a short illness at Greymouth Hospital, holding Margaret’s hand and in the presence of Robert and Ann. Ivan was the much loved and loving husband, friend and sweetheart of Margaret for almost 60 years, much loved Dad and mate of Robert, dearly loved and loving caring Dad of Catriona. He was the loved and respected father-in-law of Ann and a loved and loving Grand-dad of Amy and respected by Amy’s fiancé, Errol. Messages to the Richards Family, 143 Davie Street, Hokitika 7810. A service to celebrate Ivan’s life will be held at St. Andrews United Church, Fitzherbert Street, Hokitika on Monday February 6, commencing at 11.00am. Private cremation to follow.
Members of the Hokitika –Westland RSA are requested to attend the funeral of Ivan Wilfrid Richards No. 451270 L/Cpl Nelson, Marlborough , West Coast Regiment. The service will be held at St. Andrews United Church , Fitzherbert Street , Hokitika on Monday February 6, commencing at 11.00am . Private cremation to follow.
