FUNERALS & TRIBUTES

Dianne passed away peacefully with her beloved husband by her side on 13th January 2025, aged 84 years. Dianne was dearly loved and will be deeply missed by her loving family and friends. A service will take place on Monday 20th January 2025, to be followed by private cremation. To leave a tribute for the family and to view the livestream of her service, please click below. "Those we love don't go away, they walk behind us every day, unseen, unheard, but always near, still loved, still missed and very dear."

Passed away peacefully on 11th January 2025, at home in Pakiri surrounded by family. A family led service has been held at home, and a private cremation has taken place. To leave a tribute please click below.

It is with deep grief and sadness to announce the passing of our treasured and much loved husband, father, father-in-law, koro, son, brother, brother-in-law, uncle, best mate, friend and all round bloody good fulla Derek Te Iwi Kau Studd who was tragically taken from us on the 24th December 2024. Derek will be laying at home from Sunday 29th December until Tuesday 31st December at 371 Pah Hill Road, Wharehine, Wellsford. Derek will leave home at 11.30am in his Dodge Ram to ‘The Rok Bar’ (387 Underwood Road, Wharehine, 0973) where his service will be held from 12pm sharp. "A great Totara has fallen in the Kaipara". Derek was larger than life in all ways, and he will leave a massive hole in our hearts. Thank you for all the love, support and help through this very tough time. With heavy hearts and aroha, Brenda (Brena), Shaila (Nando), Jack (Haki), Blake (Chum), Shanee (Naenae), Tiana (Shortness), Wesley (Wessa), Theodore (Little Moko), and his 4 legged kids Dixie, Gus, Manu and...

Sadly passed away on 23rd December 2024, surrounded by her loving family, at Hibiscus Hospice, aged 48 years. Dearly loved partner of Mark, and cherished Mother of Chanelle. Loved daughter of Barry and the late Alma Swanerton, and loved step daughter of Helen. Loved and treasured by all her family and friends. A service to celebrate Nikki's life will be held in the Magnolia Room of besoul Funerals on Friday 27th December 2024, at 1.00pm, to be followed by private cremation. To leave a tribute and to view the livestream please click below.

Born January 05, 1929. Beloved Mother of Nicholas and Timothy, adored Aunt of Angela and Gabrielle. Nan lived a full and wonderful life, spending more time caring for others than herself. We are comforted in the knowledge that she has joined her darling husband and treasured brother and sister in heaven. Her farewell service will be held at the Mahurangi Hope Centre, Warkworth this Saturday at 11.00am. To leave a tribute please click below.

Died peacefully at home surrounded by family and friends on Sunday 15th December 2024, aged 74 years. Adored, loved, and treasured by all who knew him. Soulmate to Rae. Beloved father of Vikki and Johnnie, father of Debbie and Brett, father to Natalie and Caleb. Proud Poppa of Rico, Magnus, Hugo, Briley, Missy, Joey, Meyah, and Jayden. A celebration of Lynn's life will take place at Wellsford Community Centre, Matheson Road, Wellsford on Friday 20th December 2024 at 1.00pm, to be followed by interment at Wellsford Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations to Warkworth Hospice at harbourhospice.org.nz/donate would be greatly appreciated. To leave a tribute and to view the livestream please click below.

Died suddenly in Wellington on 1st December 2024. Treasured husband, life-long partner, and best friend to Lesley. Much loved father and special mate to Tom and Laurie, dear father in law to Georgie, and adored Grandad (Stu) to baby Al (Allister). Cherished brother to Malcolm and Christine, and brother in law to Bill. Much loved brother in law and friend to Vicki. Loved uncle and friend to his nieces, nephews, and their partners. Recently retired as an orthopaedic surgeon, he was the all-round good doctor, a great mentor and colleague, and an excellent clinician who provided unwavering support to his many patients. We will farewell Stuart by the sea at the Akarana Event Centre, 8/10 Tamaki Drive, Orakei (Hyundai Marine Sports Centre), Auckland at 2.00pm on Monday 9th December. Dress code smart casual. Plenty of free parking available. In lieu of flowers donations to the Matakana Voluntary Fire Brigade would be appreciated. The account number is: 03 0481 0000668 01. To leave a tribute...

(nee Dacre) Passed away peacefully after a short illness on 2nd December 2024, aged 79. Dearly loved wife of Rod. Loved mother and mother-in-law of Justin and Naomi, Philippa and Steve, and Cam and Carina. Loved grandmother of Molly, Georgia, Ted, Lui, and Oscar. Always in our hearts. A celebration of Tessa's life will be held at Christ Church (Anglican), 43 Percy Street, Warkworth on Tuesday 10th December 2024 at 2.00pm. All communications to hello@besoul.co.nz and to leave a tribute please click below.

Passed away peacefully on 28th November 2024 at Warkworth Hospital, aged 79. Dearly loved husband of Denise. Loved father of Luke. At the family's request a private cremation has been held.

Sadly passed away as the result of a car accident on 28th November 2024, aged 28. Darling daughter of David and Gay. Cherished "middle child" and loved sister of Hannah and Ra, Liam and Paula, Devon and Annmarie, and Noah. Loved Aunty of Tawhai and Rea. Grace will be lying at home on Tuesday 3rd December 2024. A Requiem Mass for Grace will be held at St Mary's Catholic Church, Matheson Road, Wellsford on Wednesday 4th December 2024 at 11.00am. Grace will leave St Mary's Church for private cremation. Following the service all are welcome to join the family at Wellsford RSA, 1 Olympus Road for continued sharing of memories. With thanks to the Wellsford Fire Brigade, St John's, and in lieu of flowers donations to Westpac Rescue Helicopter at https://donate.rescuehelicopter.org.nz/ would be appreciated.  To leave a tribute to Grace please click below.