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NOLAN, Colleen Frances

Passed away peacefully on Tuesday 6th May 2025, at Bupa Winara Care Home, Waikanae. Dearly loved wife of the late Kevin. Loved mother and mother-in-law of Anthony & Jo, and Chris & Helen. Beloved Grandma of Alex, Guy, Amelia and Louisa. In keeping with Colleen’s wishes, a private family service will be held. ...

ANSCOMBE, John William

Passed away peacefully at Waikanae, on Saturday 20th April 2025, aged 86. Dearly loved husband of Denise, loved brother of Vivienne and Beverley. Loved father of Michael, Russell and Rachel. Granddad to Bronte, Clara, Louise, Nathaniel and Trinity. Father-in-law of Yvette, Emma, Darren (no pressure) and the late Matt. Brother-in-law to Heather and Ross. Fly fisherman and book collector, born in Pahiatua and worked for the Bank of New South Wales/Westpac for many years. The family would like to extend their thanks to the staff at Charles Fleming special care unit, with special thanks to Joanne who treated John as she would a family member. Particular acknowledgement of Dr Kolitha De Silva who was a doctor and friend to John over many years. ...

PEARSON, Gloria Elaine

A service to celebrate Gloria’s life will be held at Cedarwood, 17 Parata Street Waikanae on Friday 9 May 2025 at 1pm followed by private cremation. The livestream link is https://shorturl.at/yArEX ...

HAYNES, Maggie

A service to remember Maggie will be held at Cedarwood, 17 Parata Street, Waikanae, on Monday 28th April at 11:00am. The service will be livestreamed at https://tinyurl.com/49nmt6ad ...

CROWTHER, Margaret

CROWTHER, Margaret: Passed on Sunday, 16th March 2025. A funeral service will be held at Our Lady Of Kapiti Catholic Church, Paraparaumu, on Tuesday, 22nd April 2025. The service will be livestreamed and can be viewed here. ...

HALL, Dr David Sidney

Died very peacefully on Friday 4th April 2025, at home in Waikanae Beach. There will be a celebration of David’s life at Cedarwood, 17 Parata St, Waikanae on Friday 11th April 2025 at 2.00pm. ...

SOLOMON, Christine

Christine Robin Solomon Passed peacefully on Friday 3 April 2025 aged 73. ...

TULLY, Wendy Margaret (née Sturm)

A service to celebrate Wendy’s life will be held at Cedarwood, 17 Parata Street, Waikanae, on Thursday 10th April at 1:00pm, followed by a private cremation. Special thanks to Wellington Hospital and Mary Potter Hospice staff. Messages and flowers to the Tully and Sturm family c/- PO Box 300, Waikanae, 5250. ...

BLIGHT, Margaret Irene (née Furness)

A service for Margaret will be held at Cedarwood, 17 Parata Street, Waikanae on Thursday, 27th March, at 11:00am. The service will be livestreamed at rb.gy/m267os ...

SHANNON, Patricia Ann

A private cremation has taken place, and a Memorial will be advised of soon. ...