FUNERALS & TRIBUTES

Passed away peacefully on 18 August 2025, at Evelyn Page Retirement Home, aged 92. Loved wife of the late Richard Fort, and loved former wife of the late Ian MacKenzie. Dearly loved mother and mother in law of Grant and Lorraine, Anne and Tony, and Cherry. Dearly loved grandmother of Glenn and Amanda, Brooke and Hayden, Michael and Kristyn, Brendan and Hannah, Kristen, Sally and Alistair, Rhys and Sarah and great grandmother to Arlo, Tilly, Lincoln, Amelia, Otis, Juniper, and Reuben. Such a wonderful, caring, and loving Mum, Grandma and Great Grandma. Dear friend of Martha, and all the Fort family. Our heartfelt thanks to all the wonderful staff at Evelyn Page, Orewa for your loving care of Phyllis. Phyl will be sadly missed, but remains forever in our hearts. A memorial service to celebrate the life of Phyllis will be held at besoul Funerals, 12 Gumfield Drive, Warkworth on Monday 1 September 2025 at 11.00am.

In her 95th year, Jo passed away peacefully on 11 August 2025. Beloved mother and mother-in-law of Jenny and Mark, Bruce, Marion and Neil, and Bev and Garth. Reunited at last with her late husband Edgar. Loving Nana of 13 grandchildren and loving Great Nana of her 10 great grandchildren. Jo lived a full and wonderful life with lots of love, laughter, and countless treasured memories. Jo’s kindness, generosity, and quick wit will be missed by all. A service for Jo will be held at besoul Funerals, 12 Gumfield Drive, Warkworth on Saturday 16 August 2025 at 1pm. To view the livestream and to leave a tribute please click below and log in as a guest with your email

Passed away on 11 August 2025 after a short illness at North Shore Hospital, aged 85. Much loved mother of Jenny and mother in law of Guy. Loved sister of Cecily, and her late siblings Margaret, Frank, and Patricia. Loved grandmother Helen of Samantha and Nicholas, and best friend of "Patch". At Helen's request a private cremation has taken place. All communications to besoul Funerals, 12 Gumfield Drive, Warkworth or email to: hello@besoul.co.nz

To be held under the sun, looking out at the water. Whangateau Reserve, 24 July 2025, 1.30pm. All very welcome. Reception to follow at The Rodney Rams Clubrooms, please carpool. Dress very warm, in clothes you love and bring a picnic blanket. Donations to the Volunteer Fire Fighters instead of flowers. Matakana Fire Trust 12-3095-0202011-000 Ref: Silas To view the livestream click below, and to leave a tribute logon as a guest with your email.

Passed away suddenly on 18 July 2025, aged 79. Dearly loved husband and soulmate of Thelma. Loved brother of Judith, Janice (deceased), and Alistair (deceased). Dearly loved father and father-in-law of Ben and Anna, Susie, Tim and Alice, and Kirsten. Loved Pop of Joel, Heath, Xavier, Joaquim, and Camille. The measure of our love is the measure of our grief, and you were loved so much. Will be forever in our hearts. A service to celebrate Warren’s life will be held at besoul Funerals, 12 Gumfield Drive, Warkworth on Saturday 26 July 2025 at 1.00pm. To leave a tribute please logon as a Guest with your email.

Passed away peacefully after a short illness on 16 July 2025 at Maygrove Village Hospital, aged 73. Dearly loved wife of Leslie. Loved Mum of Angela and Tracey, and loved by Grant Hammond (deceased). Loved Nana of Kat. Forever in our hearts. A memorial service to celebrate Heather’s life will be held at The Salty Dog Inn, 242 Mahurangi East Road, Snells Beach on Saturday 26 July 2025 at 12.30pm. To leave a tribute please login as a guest with your email.

Passed away peacefully on 16 July 2025 at Amberlea Care Home, aged 86. Dearly loved Mum of Simon and Tracy. Loved sister of Gloria, and her late brothers Kenneth, Norman, and Alex. Loved Nana of Taylor and Vlajka, Trent and Brooklyn, and Sam, and Great Nana of Kira, Reyna, and Miro. Loved Aunty of Robert, Michelle, and Grace. Forever in our hearts. A memorial service to celebrate Beryl’s life will be held at besoul Funerals, 12 Gumfield Drive, Warkworth on Wednesday 23 July 2025 at 12.00pm. To leave a tribute please login as a guest with your email.

Passed peacefully in her sleep on 3 July 2025, aged 96. Beloved wife of the late Peter Froome, and the late Jack Cunningham. Loving mother and mother in law to Jason and Sharon, and Julie and Warren. Adored Nana and Great Nana to her four grandchildren and her five great grandchildren. May your gentle and loving spirit fly free, you will be forever missed.  A private family celebration of June’s life has taken place.

Born 19 April 1986. Peacefully passed away in her Algies Bay home, at 7.56am Wednesday 2 July 2025. Surrounded by all her loved ones. Narelle always had a way of making you feel so special when you were special to her. She was the definition of life. A Celebration of Life for Narelle will be held at besoul Funerals on Monday 7 July 2025 at 11.00am. Followed by Cremation at North Shore Memorial Park Crematorium.

Passed away peacefully on 24 June 2025 at home after a short illness, in his 78th year. Loving husband and friend of Marilyn for 55 years. Loved father and father in law of Nicoli and Andrew Schedewy (Waipu), and Dean and partner Shanti (Sydney). Poppa Tom to Cumorah, Jade, Zac, Lily, and Ruby-Rose (Australia). “I did it my way”. At Tom’s request a private family service has been held. To leave a tribute please sign in as a guest with your email address.