FUNERALS & TRIBUTES
DESMOND FRANK WOODCOCK
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.
AARON JAMES HARRIS
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.
ROBYN LYNETTE HEIGHWAY
(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.
ANNE MARY BECKETT
(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.
JOHN LEON HARRISON
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.
PATTI COLLEEN YOUNG
(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.
JOHN STEPHEN
Passed away peacefully at Harbour Hospice on 15th July 2024, aged 79. Loved husband of Maureen, father of Sarah and David, and brother of Chris. Respected member of the Warkworth Community. A service to celebrate John's life will be held at the Magnolia Room of besoul Funerals, 12 Gumfield Drive, Warkworth on Monday 22nd July 2024 at 2.30pm. In lieu of flowers, donations to Harbour Hospice would be greatly appreciated vis this link: harbourhospice.org.nz/appreciation-of-care To leave a tribute please click below.
VICKIE KAY MONTGOMERIE
(nee Foster) Passed away at home on 13th July 2024, aged 66. Cherished wife of John. Loved daughter of the late Dick and Joy. Loved sister of Michael (deceased). Friend to many, and forever in our hearts. A service to celebrate Vickie's life will be held at the Magnolia Room of besoul Funerals, 12 Gumfield Drive, Warkworth on Monday 22nd July 2024 at 10.00am to be followed by private cremation. If you wish to leave a tribute please click below.
LEWIS STANLEY LATHROPE
Passed away peacefully at home in the arms of his family on Thursday 20th June 2024, in his 95th year. Former husband of Joy, beloved father of Christine and Peter, Philip and Sue, Gary and Lesley, Sandra and Bob. Loved by his 8 grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren. Will be sadly missed but in our hearts forever. A funeral to celebrate Lew's life will be held at 45B Black Swamp Road (Windsor Way), Mangawhai on Thursday 27th June 2024 at 11.00am, to be followed by private cremation. To leave a tribute please click below.
MARGARET JANE EARLE
Passed away peacefully on 11th June 2024, in Warkworth, aged 89 years. Dearly loved sister of Richard. A private cremation has taken place.