FUNERALS & TRIBUTES

(nee Ford) Passed away peacefully on 23 April 2026 at home, aged 85 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Ken Downs. Loved mother and mother in law of Sharon and Stephen, and Gary and Ginny. Loved grandmother of Gabrielle, Isabelle, Peter, Anna, Esther, and Marcie. Will be forever missed, but always in our hearts. A service for Jean will be held at Mahurangi Hope Church, 22 Mansel Drive, Warkworth on Friday 1 May 2026, at 11.00am. In lieu of flowers donations to Harbour Hospice would be greatly appreciated at Harbour Hospice - Donate  To leave a tribute please click on the Tribute Wall and sign in with your email as a Guest.

(Jan) (nee Spouse) Passed away unexpectedly on 12th April 2026, aged 78. Loved wife for 50 years of Peter. Loved mother of Kent and Ewen, and Nana to Billy. You will be sadly missed but forever in our hearts. A celebration of Jan's life will be held at besoul Funerals, 12 Gumfield Drive, Warkworth on Monday 20th April 2026 at 1.30pm. To view the livestream and to leave a tribute please click on the Tribute Wall and sign in with your email as a Guest.

It is with heartfelt sadness we announce the passing of Mervyn Roy Howlett (born 28 May1946) on Saturday 11 April 2026. Best husband a lady could ask for, and the best Dad/poppa in the world, Marvelous Merv of Algies Bay. Loved son of the late Roy and Edith, much adored husband of 58 years of Jenny, father of Brett, Grant, and Mark. Father in law of Hayley, and Poppa to Corbin, Mila ,Georgia, Brittany, Maria, and Sean. A service to celebrate Merv’s life will be held at besoul Funerals, 12 Gumfield Drive, Warkworth on Friday 17 April 2026 at 11.00am. To view the livestream and to leave a tribute please on the Tribute Wall and sign in with your email as a Guest.

Passed away peacefully on 7th April 2026, at Harbour Hospice, aged 42 years. Loved daughter of Harley and Mary. Loved wife of Tino, and loved mother of Amia Milan. Loved sister of Cade, Harley, and Jordan. She will be forever loved and always in our hearts. A celebration of Carmen’s life will be held at besoul Funerals, 12 Gumfield Drive, Warkworth on Saturday 11th April 2026 at 1.00pm. The service will be livestreamed (click read more), and to leave a tribute to Carmen or her family please click on the Tribute Wall and sign in with your email as a Guest.

Passed away at home on 28 March 2026. Dearly missed husband to Jennie, of 57 years. Father to Nick, Chris, Mark, and Charlie. Grandfather and great Grandfather to many. A celebration of life will be held at besoul Funerals, 12 Gumfield Drive, Warkworth on Thursday 2nd April 2026 at 1.30pm. All communications to besoul Funerals.

(nee Hawkings) 8 March 1931 - 23 March 2026 Passed away peacefully at Warkworth Hospital on 23 March 2026. Loved mother of Di and Mac, Bruce and Sharon, the late Phillip, Rowie and Pete, Craig and Sue. Loved Nanna, great Nanna, and great great Nanna of many. A celebration of life for Fay will be held at Ranfurly Hall, 903 Kaipara Flats Road, Warkworth on Tuesday 21 March 2026 at 1.00pm. A livestream is available to view here, and to leave a tribute please click on the Tribute Wall and sign in with your email as a guest.

Passed away peacefully on 21 March 2026. A celebration of Rick's life will be held at St Andrews Church, Matakana on Monday 30 March 2026 at 2.00pm.

(nee Poppelwell) Passed away on 18th March 2026, aged 83 years. Beloved wife of Murray for 48 years. Loved sister of Robin and Ian. Much loved by her children and daughter in law, Terry and Jodee, Traycee, and Debbie. Loved Poppy to nine grandchildren Stephanie, Georgia, Shannon, Lily, Tyler, Charlotte, Caitlin, Jack, and Lachlan. Loved Poppy to two great grandchildren Bohdi and Lucia. A private cremation has been held. A Memorial Service to celebrate Sue's life will be held at besoul Funerals, 12 Gumfield Drive, Warkworth on Saturday 28th March 2026 at 11.00am. A livestream will be available to view. To leave a tribute to Sue or the family please click on the Tribute Wall and sign in with your email as a Guest.

Sandra Allison Garman (nee Harper). Passed away peacefully on Monday 9th March 2026, aged 73, surrounded by her loving family. Dearly loved wife of Peter for 50 years. Loved Mum of James and Lis. Also loved by her grandchildren Mayzie, Ava, and Larry. A celebration of Sandy's life will be held at besoul Funerals, 12 Gumfield Drive, Warkworth on Sunday 22nd March 2026 at 2.00pm. Bright colours are welcome. A livestream will be available here. To leave a tribute to Sandy please click on the Tribute Wall and sign in with your email as a Guest.

Passed away on Sunday 8th March 2026 at Summerset Falls Warkworth, aged 93, after a brave battle. Dearly loved husband of Heather for 69 years. Much loved father and father in law to Carol and Peter, Diane and Ross, and Robyn and Phil. Poppa to 8 granchildren and partners, and Great Poppa of 11. He will be sadly missed and forever remembered with love. A private family celebration of his life will be held. To leave a tribute for Bob or the family please click on the Tribute Wall and sign in with your email as a Guest.