FUNERALS & TRIBUTES

Passed away at North Shore Hospital on 21st July 2023, aged 83. Dearly loved husband, father, grandfather and friend. A wonderful teacher and musician, he will be dearly missed. A celebration of Bob's life will be held at the Magnolia Room of besoul Funerals, 12 Gumfield Drive, Warkworth on Thursday 27th July 2023 at 1.00pm. To view the livestream of the service, or to leave a tribute click below.

Born December 30, 1946. Passed away on July 19, 2023. Murray James Spearman MNZM CStJ, was the dearly loved husband of Sandra - "we have walked side by side for 54 years, go in peace" - adored Dad of Craig and Andrea; father-in-law of Rochelle; loved Poppy of Tilly, Luca and Jake. In Murray's words "life has been a wonderful journey with so many great times with family and friends". At Murray's request there will be a private cremation and no funeral service. In lieu of flowers a donation to Harbour Hospice Warkworth would be appreciated. To leave a tribute click below.

Passed away peacefully after a short illness on 14th July 2023, at North Shore Hospital, aged 83. Loved husband of Penny for 58 years. Loved father of Michelle (deceased), Gary and Steve, and father in law of Grant and Margaret. Loved Poppa of Kristen, Jessica, India, Shelby and Glen. You will be sadly missed but forever in our hearts. A service to celebrate Brian's life will be held at the Magnolia Room of Besoul Funerals, 12 Gumfield Drive, Warkworth on Thursday 20th July 2023 at 1pm. In lieu of flowers donations to Harbour Hospice Warkworth would be greatly appreciated at harbourhospice.org.nz/donate  To view the livestream or to leave a tribute click below.

Passed away suddenly in Singapore on 12th June 2023. Cherished husband of Jude. Much loved father and grandfather, brother, and friend. A celebration of Mark's life will be held at the Magnolia Room of Besoul Funerals, 12 Gumfield Drive, Warkworth on Saturday 24th June 2023 at 1.00pm.  Please send communications to:  hello@besoul.co.nz or click below to leave a tribute and view the livestream.  

Passed away suddenly at home on 6th June 2023, aged 62. Loved daughter of Arthur Geoffrey Pickstone. Loved sister of Simon (deceased), Mark, and Sarah. A service to celebrate Deborah's life wil be held at the Magnolia Room of Besoul Funerals on Tuesday 13th June 2023 at 12.00pm. To leave a tribute click below.

Passed away at home surrounded by love, on 4th June 2023, aged 69, after a courageous battle. Much loved husband of Genette. Son of the late Ada and Lloyd, and son-in-law of Leonie and Brian (deceased). Loved father and father-in-law of Kelly and Linda, and Kristi and Brendan, and Poppa to Laura and Jamie. Adored brother and brother-in-law of Jeanie and Neil, Doreen and Rodger, Richard and Diane, Glennis and Jim, Lorraine and Les, Aileen and Keith, Derek (deceased) and Margaret, Sheryl and Graham, Greg and Theresa, Neil (deceased), Kevin and Terry. Loved brother-in-law of Terry and Cheryl, Dino and Jacqui, Robert and Deb, and Cody and Lauren, and loved uncle to his many nieces and nephews. A service to celebrate Warren's life will be held at the Magnolia Room of Besoul Funerals, 12 Gumfield Drive, Warkworth on Saturday 10th June 2023 at 1.00pm. In lieu of flowers donations to harbourhospice.org.nz would be greatly appreciated. To view the livestream and to leave a tribute click below.

Toni Maxine Wilson (nee Katavich). Passed away peacefully on 29th May 2023, aged 75. Dearly loved wife of Richard. Loved sister of Patrick, Michael, Jannine, Kathryn and Mark. Cherished mother of Kim and Megan, and loved Nan of Brook, Holly, Shanika, Jasmine and Lucas. Now at peace and will be forever remembered with love. A celebration of Toni's life will be held at the Magnolia Room, Besoul Funerals, 12 Gumfield Drive, Warkworth on Friday 2nd June at 1.00pm. To leave a tribute or to view the livestream of the service, click Read More below.

NANA DUCK. (nee Tabuteau) Passed away peacefully at home, aged 80. Loved wife of the late Gordon. Loved mum of Tracey, Kelly, and Warren, and mother-in-law of Richard and Rhett. Awesome Nana of Ella, Clark, Milly and Claudia. With special thanks to her incredible Whangateau community who have been such a support to her over many years. A celebration of Annette's life will be held at the Magnolia Room of Besoul Funerals, 12 Gumfield Drive, Warkworth on Tuesday 16th May, 2023 at 11.30am. The family advise no gifts or flowers are required at Annette's service, only your presence. All communications to: hello@besoul.co.nz

After doing all there is to do in the world, Richard ‘Rick’ Hamblin has sadly left us behind on his next travels. Rick is on the road somewhere enjoying life’s guilty pleasures, dancing on tables and entertaining everyone with his stories. Loved by many far and wide, he leaves as great a legacy as one could want, with his tales of mischief continuing to bring joy and laughter. Rick and Bronwyn’s ‘darling dorta’ Anja is lucky to have enough love and good times to last a lifetime and will do her best to fill his shoes as the life and soul of the party until they meet again. Rick’s family kindly request their wishes for a private funeral service are honoured but invite you to join them in celebration of his life at Bridge House Lodge, 16 Elizabeth Street, Warkworth on Friday 12 May, 2023 at 12.30pm. Communications to hello@besoul.co.nz

Passed away peacefully on 5th May 2023 at North Shore Hospital, aged 92. Loved by his son Mark, daughter-in-law Sarah and his grandchildren, and extended family and friends. He will be forever in our hearts. A service for Robert will be held at Warkworth Anglican Christ Church, Church Hill, Warkworth on Friday 12th May 2023, at 2pm followed by private cremation. Communications to hello@besoul.co.nz