FUNERALS & TRIBUTES

It is with great sadness we announce the loss of Stephen Martin Ryder on Thursday 30th November 2023 at North Shore Hospital. Beloved and proud father of Daniel, Rachel, William and Thomas, father in law to Janie, Blair, Deb, and Jess, brother of Adrian, grandfather to 13, and friend to many. He was so loved and will be greatly missed. A funeral service will be held at 1.00pm on Thursday 7th December 2023 at the Magnolia Room of besoul Funerals, 12 Gumfield Drive, Warkworth, with tea and refreshments to follow. Function at Paper Moon in Mairangi Bay from 4.00pm. Please join us to celebrate his life.

Passed away peacefully on 23 November 2023, aged 97 years. Much loved wife of the late Trevor, mother and mother-in-law of Malcolm, Janice and Brian, Denise and Robin, Jeanette and Henk, Richard and Debbie. Treasured Granma of Phillipa, Alice and Fred, Sean and Liam, Eva and Daniel, Daniel, Morgan and Kyran. And thrilled-to-be-Great Granma to Regan, Mariska, Carlos, Dominic and Mia, Hannah and Sarah, Luca and Vivienne, and Kaylin, Evie, Heidi, Hazel, Bodyn and Oakleigh. A special woman who participated fully in life and took great joy in all things family. A memorial service to celebrate Jessie's life will be held at the Ranfurly Hall, 903 Kaipara Flats Road, Warkworth on Friday 8 December 2023, at 2.00pm. The service will be recorded.  Please check here to view the service following the event.

Passed peacefully on Saturday 11th November 2023 at home after a very short illness. A service to celebrate Barry's life will be held on Friday 17th November 2023 at 11.00am at the Wellsford RSA, 1 Olympus Road, Wellsford, to be followed by burial at Wellsford Cemetery, School Road, Wellsford, then refreshments at Wellsford RSA. Rest in peace my darling man - your loving wife Gail.

Devoted husband to the love of his life Sylvia, father to Kate, Peter and Heidi. Passed away peacefully at home on 10th November 2023. A private memorial service is to be held for close family and invited friends at besoul Funerals on Thursday 16th November 2023. All communications to hello@besoul.co.nz or to leave a tribute click below.

Passed away at home on 4th November 2023, aged 45 years. Loved daughter of Jim and Jo-ann, loving mother of Sophie, and sister and sister in law of Callum and Derrin. It has been a wild ride but now at peace. A memorial service to celebrate Summer's life will be held at the Magnolia Room of besoul Funerals, 12 Gumfield Drive, Warkworth on Friday 10th November 2023 at 2.00pm. To leave a tribute click below.

10.02.1931 - 29.10.2023 It is with great sadness that we announce the peaceful passing of our beloved brother of Patricia (deceased), Nancy, and Uncle to Angela, Gabrielle, Nick, and Timothy. An inspiration to those that had the pleasure of knowing him and sharing in his creativity and love of life. A private family service has been held, however a celebration of his rich and wonderful life will be held on Tuesday 28 November 2023 in the Southgate Room, upstairs at the Warkworth Hotel at 11am.

Julie (nee Ormond). With deep sadness and joy we share with you the loss of a great princess and spiritual warrior Julie Calvert, alias Mumma Jules. Much loved wife of the late Mac Calvert, mother of 3, Dean, Lisa, and Greg, and their beloved partners. Grandmother to 18, great Grandmother to 3, and friend to many. Absent in body, now present with her saviour. A memorial service will be held with details to follow. Thanks to all who have loved and cared for Mum so dearly.

(nee Grove) Passed away on 14th October 2023, aged 79, peacefully in Warkworth. Beloved wife of the late Cyril. Loved sister of Ian. Dearly loved mother of Andrea (deceased) and Denise and the late Gary. Cherished Nana of Jessica, Ashlee, Tessa, Jake, Katelyn, Halen, Stevee, Daman, and her great grandchildren Harmony, Harley and Novaeah. Forever in our hearts until Jesus comes. A service to celebrate Pauline's life will be held at the Magnolia Room of besoul Funerals, 12 Gumfield Drive, Warkworth on Thursday 19th October 2023 at 10.00am, to be followed by private interment. To view the livestream or to leave a tribute please click below.

(Bonnie), (nee Richardson). Born May 20, 1942. Passed away on October 6, 2023 peacefully at home with her loving husband Bob by her side, aged 81 years. Loved mother of Michelle and the late Michael, David and Carol, Paula and Paul. Stepmother to Craig and Christine, Leonard and the late Donna. Proud Nannie to ten grandchildren and five great grandchildren. Forever in our hearts. A loving private family gathering has been held.

Passed away peacefully on 5th October 2023, aged 45 years. Cherished wife of Chris, and loving mother of Chontel-Rose and Jack. Loved daughter of Denise, and sister of Sherie and Kylie. Loved friend to many. Taken too soon but will forever be in our hearts. A service to celebrate Claire's life will be held at the Magnolia Room of besoul Funerals, 12 Gumfield Drive, Warkworth on Wednesday 11th October 2023 at 11.30am. To view the livestream and to leave a tribute click below.