FUNERALS & TRIBUTES

(nee Cartwright) It is with utter sadness that Monique and I announce the sudden and unexpected passing of our mum, Beverley Aves on Saturday 7th September 2024, aged 68. Loved and adored mother and mother-in-law of Logan and Gabby, and Monique and Soren. Loved sister and sister-in-law, and cherished grandmother to six. You will be greatly missed. We love you Mum/Nana/Bev. Monique and I warmly invite those wanting to celebrate Mum’s life to attend her funeral service this Sunday 15th September at 10.45am at besoul Funerals, 12 Gumfield Drive, Warkworth. This will be followed by refreshments at 8Wired Barrelworks in Matakana from 12.15pm. For those unable to attend, we will be livestreaming the Service, so please click below to view. Any words that people would like to share, please contact our honorary minister Brian Ahern who will be conducting the proceedings on the day at: bahern@xtra.co.nz

(nee Mitcheson) Passed away peacefully on Sunday 8th September 2024, at Warkworth Hospital, aged 91. Loved wife of her late husband David, and family. At Shirley's request a private cremation has been held.

nee McKnight NZOM Passed away peacefully on 1st September 2024, in her 98th year. Much loved wife of the late David. Mother and Mother in law of Jonathan and Christine, the late Colin and Susie, Tim and Sue, and Bridget and Mike. Grandmother of Hannah, Henry, Zoe, Spencer, Anthony, Pauline, and Ayesha. Great grandmother of Louie. Sister of Essie, Bob, and Jim. Many thanks to the staff at Maygrove Lifecare Orewa who took wonderful care of her. A service will be held at Warkworth Anglican Christ Church, Church Hill, Warkworth on Saturday 7th September 2024 at 1.30pm, to be followed by burial at Warkworth Anglican Cemetery.  To leave a tribute please click below.

Passed away peacefully on 20th August 2024, aged 70. Loved mother of Julie and mother-in-law of Justin. Loved sister of Penny and Jane. Loving Aunty to Sam and Katrina, Jasmine and Cubby, Fred and Hannah, and Emanuel and Sophie. Great Aunty to her 8 nephews and nieces. A private interment will be held, to be followed by a Celebration for all of Sarah's family and friends on Friday 30th August at 2.00pm at the Matakana Village Pub, 11 Matakana Valley Road. Please send all communications to hello@besoul.co.nz and to leave a tribute please click below

Born 14th November 1941, and passed peacefully on 19th August 2024, aged 82. Loved husband of the late Budgie. Cherished son, brother, uncle, dad, grandad, great grandad, and great great grandad. Loved and missed by all. Dad will lie in state at Tomarata Hall from Wednesday afternoon 21st August 2024. A service will be held at Tomarata Hall on Friday 23rd August 2024 at 1.00pm, after which Dad will be taken to be privately cremated. Please send all communications to hello@besoul.co.nz and to leave a tribute click below.

Sadly and suddenly passed away on 17th August 2024 while visiting his whanau at Omaha Marae in Leigh.  Aaron has been returned to his whanau in Tokoroa and will be taken to his turangawaewae for burial alongside his whanau at a Murupara urupa on Thursday 22nd August 2024.

(nee Mason) Passed away peacefully on 17th August 2024, surrounded by her loving family at home, aged 78.  Beloved mother, mother-in-law, sister, and grandmother. Loved and missed by all. A private cremation has been held.

(nee Worthington) Sadly passed away on 16th August 2024, aged 85. Much loved mother to Debbie. Caring Aunty to Nick, Philip, and Mark. Loving grandmother to her extended family. Finally reunited with her big brother Edward and beloved husband John. A service to celebrate Anne's life will be held at besoul Funerals, 12 Gumfield Drive, Warkworth. Please contact hello@besoul.co.nz or phone: (09) 422 2534 for details if you wish to attend Anne's service. To leave a tribute please click below.

In memory of RNZN Lieutenant Commander John Leon Harrison, R.D., and Ship Master who has "crossed the bar", 17th July 1927 - 23rd July, 2024. Passed away peacefully at CHT Amberlea Rest Home, aged 97 years.  Beloved and cherished husband of Bet for 57 years. Loved father of Charmian (France). A private cremation has been held. Rest In Peace. Fair winds and calm seas.

(nee Dawson) Passed away peacefully on 16th July 2024 at North Haven Retirement Home, aged 95. Loved wife of the late Walter, and cherished mother of Scott (deceased) and Judith. Much loved and will be in our hearts forever. A private cremation has been held, to be followed by a memorial service at a later date, with details to be advised. If you wish to leave a tribute please click below.