Recent Death Notices
CARMONT, Jo
CARMONT, Jo "Mama Bear". Sunrise 12/09/67. Sunset 19/06/25. Loving partner of Colin , Much loved mother of Ham, Lana, Sash, Channy & Liam. Very much loved Grandmother to all her Grandbabies. A service for Jo will be held at the Queen Street Gospel Chapel, 541 Queen Street East, Levin at 11am, followed by a burial in Shannon cemetery.
PRICE, Shirley
PRICE, Shirley, of Levin. 6th April 1931 – 17th June 2025, aged 94. Passed away peacefully and surrounded with love. With of the late Harry Price (dec). Loved mother of Cheryl, Diane, David (dec), Carolyn ‘Tootie’ (dec), Julie and Kim. Much loved Grandmother, Great Grandmother and Great Great Grandmother. A big thank you to the staff at Te Whanau rest home for their care of mum. A memorial service for Shirley will be held on Thursday 26th June, 1pm at the I. C. Mark Ltd Funeral home, 545 Queen Street East, Levin.
QUAYLE, Betty
QUAYLE, Betty who passed away in Levin on 12 June. Dearly loved and cherished wife of 65 years of John. Loving mother and mother-in-law of Debbie and Mark, Gary (passed away 2005) and Nikki, loved nanna of Jennifer, Melissa and Nathan, great grandmother of Kyle. Deeply missed after a lifelong friendship with cousin Graeme and Carol (England). Remembered with fondness by all who came to know her spirit, energy and kindness. Special thanks to the staff of the Masonic Village Care Home for their support of Betty in the last 3 months of her life. They showed compassion, dignity and good humour. We farewelled Betty on 18 June at a family funeral followed by private cremation.
LE PAGE, Mabel Kathleen
LE PAGE, Mabel Kathleen. Passed away peacefully at home, on Monday 9 June 2025 with family around, aged 85 years old. Much loved mother & mother-in-law of Christine and Paul, Robyn, Michelle and Russell, grandmother of Taryne, Olivia, Rhys, Kerri, Lara, Lisa, Amanda, Georgia and 18 great-grandchildren. Funeral to be held at The Funeral Home, 545 Queen Street, Levin on Friday June 13 at 2pm. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Arohanui Hospice at https://www.arohanuihospice.org.nz/donate-now/ . She will be sadly missed by all. The service will be streamed on https://video.ibm.com/channel/J6L5B2wTnDA.
BENSEMAN, Kenneth Royden (Ken)
BENSEMAN, Kenneth Royden (Ken). Passed away peacefully. Dearly loved son of the late Annette and Royden. Loved brother of Craig & Susan, Cheryl, Lisa & Dion, and Tony & Pratika. Uncle to Ashleigh, Sarah, Hanamarie and Izaak. In accordance with Ken's wishes a private cremation has been held.
MARTIN, Carol Lesley
MARTIN, Carol Lesley. Passed away peacefully on Thursday, 5th June 2025, aged 73 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Graeme. Loved mother of Trent, Renae and Gordon. Loved sister of Bryan and Angela. In accordance with Carol's wish a private cremation has been held.
CLELLAND, Susan Marjorie
CLELLAND, Susan Marjorie: 15.03.1945 – 4.06.2025. Of Levin. Passed away peacefully. Much loved wife of the late Bill. Loved Mother of Al and Jeff. Grandmother to William, Alexis and Hannah. Sister to Prue, Pat (dec), Gill, Viv and Mary. A memorial service for Sue will be held at The Funeral Home, 545 Queen Street, Levin, on 27th June 2025 at 11.00am.
ROLFE, Jeanette
ROLFE, Jeanette. Passed away peacefully on Saturday 31 May 2025, aged 83 years. Cherished wife of the late Des. Dearly loved Mum and Mother in law of Louise and Wayne, Stephen and Tracy. Treasured Nan and GG of her grandchildren and great grandchildren. Loved by her brothers, sister, sister in laws, nieces and nephews. Many thanks to the wonderful staff at Levin War Vets Home for the care and friendship. A service for Jeanette was held on 4 June 2025.
DENTON, Brian John
DENTON, Brian John, of Otaki, passed away peacefully at Madison Ultimate Care Home, Levin, 26 May 2025, aged 85. Dearly loved husband of Catherine (dec). Much loved and respected father and father in law of Susan and Steve, and Stephen and Karen. Loved Grandfather of Breanna and Julian, Caitlin and Greg, and Georgia, and Great Grandfather of Arlo. So many treasured memories A service for Brian will be held at The Funeral Home, 545 Queen Street, Levin, on Friday 30th May 2025 at 11.00am. Thereafter interment at Otaki Cemetery.
JUDD, Albert Stephen
JUDD, Albert Stephen passed away peacefully on 20 May 2025 at The Levin Home for War Veterans aged 96 years. Dearly loved husband of the late Daisy. Loved father of Nita and Hoko (dec), Stephen and Jenny, Graeme and Trish, Brian and Cathy, Alan, Chris and Sue, Wayne, Rick and Karen, and Cherie and Geoff and Grandad to all his grandchildren and great grandchildren. A family service for Bert has been held.
JONES, Tony (TJ Snr)
JONES, Tony (TJ Snr). Of Levin. Passed away suddenly at home on Saturday 26 April. Cherished son of Marjorie(UK) and brother of Alan and Sarah (UK). Beloved partner of Sheri. Loved father and father-in-law of Tony, Robert & Hoki. Step father of Neal and Catherine. Adored Pops to Tyla, Tyson, Ella, Trae, Sophia, Michael, Jaxson, Khodi, Kristina, Iley and Paige. A service to celebrate the life of our beautiful TJ, will be held at The Funeral Home, 545 Queen St, Levin on Tuesday 29 April at 2pm.
HARDING, Brian Paul
HARDING, Brian Paul. Passed away peacefully on Friday, 25 April 2025 at Te Whanau Rest Home, Levin, aged 90 Years. Dearly loved husband of Katy. Dearly loved father of Martin & father in law of Sue. Brother in law of Tina & Laurie and Uncle to Susie and Stephen. The celebration of Brian's life will be held at St Joseph's Catholic Church, 56 Weraroa Road, Levin on Wednesday 30 April 2025 at 2:00 PM followed by private cremation. In lieu of flowers donations to the Blind Foundation would be appreciated and may be left at the venue. Messages C/- 547 Queen Street, Levin 5510.
REID, Shane Stephen
REID, Shane Stephen 12 February 1969 - 16 April 2025, aged 56 years – It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Shane, who died peacefully at his home in Foxton, surrounded by his much loved whanau after a sudden and short illness.
Kia hora te marino, Kia whakapapa pounamu - te moana, kia tere te Kārohirohi I mua I tōu huarahi.
May the calm be widespread, May the ocean glisten as Greenstone, May the shimmer of light ever dance across your pathway.
Shane will be very much missed by his parents Marie & John Hailwood, his father Edward Reid, siblings, Tiana Jacqueline, Carmen, Robert & Paul. He will be especially missed by his nieces Eva & Keeley. A much love mokopuna of Teira Hemara (dec’d) & Oriwa Reihana (dec’d). Shane will lie in state at home 3 Johnston St Foxton,and will then be taken to The Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses 20 Brown St, Foxton. A Private Cremation will follow at the Avenue Crematorium, 39 Avenue North Road, Levin. The family would like to thank everyone who has supported and cared for Shane.
HEALY, Danny
HEALY, Danny. Passed away peacefully at Star 4 Levin, 16th April 2025. Loved husband, father, grandfather and friend. Now singing with the angels. Vigil prayers - 5:30pm Wednesday 23rd April @ St Joseph's Catholic Church. Funeral - 2pm Thursday 24th April @ St Joseph's Catholic Church.
WHITEHOUSE, Jocelyn Ann
WHITEHOUSE, (nee Gregory) Jocelyn Ann, QSM. On the 7th of April, Jocelyn passed away peacefully at Wellington Hospital surrounded by family, aged 97 years and 11 months. Dearly loved wife for 57 years of the late Noel Whitehouse. Loved Mother and mother-in-law of Keith & Paras (Bendigo, Vic) Helen & John (Paraparaumu), Paul and Marie (Wellington), Stephen & Marg (Auckland). Loved Grandmother (Kuia) of Dominique and Charlotte, Conrad and Matthew, Stephanie and James and Great grandmother of Elora. A Vigil for Jocelyn will be held on Friday 11th April at I. C. Mark Ltd Chapel, 545 Queen Street East, Levin at 5pm. A Requiem Mass will be celebrated at the St Joseph's Catholic Church, 56 Weraroa Road, Levin. on Saturday 12th April at 11:00am followed by interment at The Services Cemetery, The Avenue North Road, Levin. In lieu of flowers, donations to Save The Children Fund would be appreciated and may be left at the Church. Messages to C/- 547 Queen Street, Levin 5510 or jocelyn.whitehouse@xtra.co.nz Live Stream on https://craigbain.com/live2.html or https://vimeo.com/event/145704.
SMITH, Patricia (Pat)
SMITH, Patricia (Pat). Passed away 28th March 2025, peacefully at Horowhenua Masonic Rest Home, Levin, aged 87 years. Much loved wife of Terry. Beloved mum of Phil & Sue and Nana to Abbey & Rachel. Wonderful sister to Daphne and Paul (dec) in England. Many thanks to the staff at Unit 2 Masonic Rest Home for all your care and support. A celebration of Pat’s life will be held at IC Marks Funeral Home, 545 Queen Street, Levin on Tuesday 8th April 2025 at 11am. Any messages C/- 547 Queen Street, Levin.
WINIATA, Steven Pataka
WINIATA, Steven Pataka. Passed away suddenly on Wednesday 26 March 2025, aged 61 years. Dearly loved by all his Whanau and friends. A service will be held at 112 CD Farm Road on Saturday 29 March 2025 at 11.00AM.
MACGREGOR, Michelle Te Aroha
MACGREGOR, Michelle Te Aroha. Our beautiful songbird passed peacefully surrounded by whanau 25 March 2025. Daughter of Mike and Pat MacGregor. Absolutely adored sister of Robert (dec) and Mary, Manu and Janeen. Treasured sissy to Teresa and Jewelz. Darling Aunty to all my moko “mokomoko” and “mokomokomoko” Mokopuna ataahua o”41”. Totally loved by all her uncles, aunties and cousins. (Harris, Hanita and MacGregor Whanau). “Better for having had you in our lives. Miss – Love You to Eternity” A service for Michelle will be held at The Funeral Home, 545 Queen Street, Levin on Saturday 29 March 2025 at 1.00pm.
BULL, Lynda Mei
BULL, Lynda Mei (nee Burgess). Of Levin, born Christchurch (Ngai Tahu). Peacefully at Star 4 Unit, Levin on 18 March 2025 aged 61 years. Now with her Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. Dearly loved wife of Alan. Dearly loved mother of Jack and Lily. Loved daughter of Owen and Julie. Loved sister to Peter (dec), Sharon and Onawe. Loved niece of Phillip, Arnold, Grace Rosemary, Natalie, Lorraine and Caroline. Loved Aunt to Rebecca, Luke, Daniella, Jed, Ellie, Nina, Riza, Jake, Abbey, Daniel, Vincent, Asher and Christian. Loved sister-in-law to Christine & BJ, Robyn & Aaron, Kerry and Chris. A service of thanksgiving and celebration of Lynda's life will be held at Queen St. Chapel, Levin on Friday 21 March 2025 at 1PM.
GAPPER, Heather
GAPPER, Heather nee Shailer. Passed away peacefully on the 12 March 2025, after a short illness. Dearly loved wife of the late Colin, and mother Shane, Tracy and Karen, Robin and Karleen, Kim and Paul, including 9 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren. Laid to rest with a private family funeral on 19 March 2025.
LEE, Diane Patricia
LEE, Diane Patricia. On March 10th 2025 peacefully at Te Whanau, aged 82 years. Loved Wife of the late Donald Lee. Loved Mother and Mother in Law of Carl and Karilyn, Paul, Angela and Greg Smith. Loved Nana of Bryan, Natasha, Jordan, Paige, Amanda and Cassandra and their partners. Loved Great Nana of Zoey, Jaxson, Chloe, Fern, Eddie, Sophie, Mia, Bentley (dec), Shelby, Porsha, Chevy, Maya, Lucas and Sean. Loved Sister of Ernie Rasmussen (dec). Sincere thanks to Te Whanau Rest Home. In accordance with Diane’s wishes a private funeral has been held.
SUE, Ann
SUE, Ann (nee Yee). Passed away peacefully at home on the 3rd of March, 2025, aged 67. Dearly loved wife of Whelan. Treasured mother and mother-in-law of Brendan and Jessica, Christopher and Olivia, Aaron, Nicole and Corey. Much loved Maa Maa and Por Por (Porsie) of Hayden, Caleb, Catherine, Emily, Jett, Marceline, and Kitt. She will be dearly missed by her brother, sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nephews, nieces, and cousins. Many thanks to the staff of Arohanui Hospice for their loving care of Ann. Donations to Arohanui Hospice would be appreciated and may be left at the chapel. A service for Ann will be held at The Queen Street Gospel Chapel, 541 Queen Street East, Levin on Friday the 7th of March, 2025, at 1.30pm followed by burial at The Avenue Lawn Cemetery, Levin. A tribute in memory of Ann may be left on her page at tributes.co.nz
RYAN, Phillip Carl
RYAN, Phillip Carl – Unexpectedly. Passed on 25th February 2025. Dearly loved son of Peter Ryan and Marie Wallace. Stepson of Gael and Barry. Adored brother and brother-in-law of Jennifer (Jenny) and Colin. Uncle to Ashleigh and Shaun. Beloved pet parent of Freddie and Jim. A cheeky bugger with a big heart. A service for Phillip will be held at The Funeral Home, 545 Queen Street, Levin on Tuesday 4th March 2025 at 11.00am. In lieu of flowers donations to the SPCA would be appreciated and may be left at the service.
GILCHRIST Diane Averil
GILCHRIST Diane Averil (nee Wakeham) passed away suddenly and peacefully on 22nd February 2025 aged 75. Loved and cherished wife to John Duncan, Mother to Michael, Jason, Sheree. Grandmother to Alisha, Taylor, Jayden Ty and Kagan. Mother-in-law to Josephine and Nicola. A service for Diane will be held at The Funeral Home, 547 Queen Street East, Levin on Friday 28th February 2025 at 11am. A large thankyou to Arohanui Hospice for their amazing love and support of Diane. Any donations can be made out to Arohanui Hospice and may be left in the box in the foyer. Message please to c/- I C Mark Ltd, 545 Queen Street East, Levin.
FIELDES, Stuart Harry
FIELDES, Stuart Harry passed away on Saturday 22 February 2025 at Te Whanau Rest Home, Levin. Must loved husband and best friend of Muriel and the late Pat, cherished father of Gavin, Linda and Cheryl, beloved Pop of Ella & Matthew, Tosh & Olive, loved brother of Carl, Margaret, Marion & Brian and the late Shirley, Valda & Janet. Loved father-in-law of Angela and Ed and uncle to many nieces and nephews. A service for Stuart will be held at I.C. Mark Ltd, 545 Queen Street, Levin, on Saturday 1 March 2025 at 2.00pm. In lieu of flowers a donation to Arohanui Hospice Palmerston North can be made via their website arohanuihospice.org.nz. Messages may be addressed to Fieldes Family, 52/104 Liverpool Street, Levin 5510. Tributes can be sent to - meettheburaks@gmail.com. The family would like to sincerely thank the staff of Te Whanau Rest Home, Levin, for the care and compassion shown to Stuart during his time there.
BEERE, Wendy Anne
BEERE, Wendy Anne of Levin aged 74. Passed away peacefully after a long illness on 20th February 2025 at the Levin Masonic Village - care unit. Dearly loved daughter of the late Anthony and Annie Beere. Loved mother of Matthew and Peter. Cherished and much loved sister to Jennifer. Dearly loved aunty to Gregory, Tony and Andrea. Loved grandmother to all her grandchildren. Private cremation with an open invitation memorial service in the Masonic Village chapel, Queen St, Levin commencing 10am on Thursday the 6th of March 2025. Refreshments to follow at The Masonic Village Cafe. Live stream www.icmark.co.nz
BRIGGS, John Leonard
BRIGGS, John Leonard. Of Levin. Has now gone to be with his Lord and Saviour on Thursday 20 February 2025, aged 82 years. Dearly loved husband of Dawn. Cherished Father of Sandra, Caroll, Kerry and Paul and father-in-law Pete, Lili and Sina. Loved Grandad to his Grandchildren and Great Grandchildren. Many thanks for care and compassion shown to John and his family by the staff and nurses at Arohanui Hospice. Donations to Arohanui Hospice would be greatly appreciated and may be left at the service. A celebration of John's life will be held at Levin Life Church, Bledisloe Street, Levin on Monday 3 March 2025 at 1.30pm.
ADAMS, Rebecca Mary
ADAMS, Rebecca Mary of Levin, passed away suddenly at home on Wednesday 19th February. Dearly loved wife of Harley. Much loved Mum of Ashton, Makayla and step-mum to Paige and Charlie. Loved daughter of Lynda Timmer-Arends and Ron Valentine and step-daughter of John. Daughter-in-law of Kathy and Wayne Adams. A celebration of Rebecca’s life to be held at The Salvation Army, Durham Street, Levin on Thursday 27th February at 11am, thereafter private cremation at The Avenue Crematorium, Levin.
KEALL, Phyllis Anne
KEALL (nee Hounsell), Phyllis Anne. Of Levin, aged 94. Passed away peacefully on 10 February 2025, at home surrounded by family. Dearly loved wife of the late Barrie and mother of John and Anne, Andrew and Delamy, Myra, Kathy, Francie and Ian. Loved sister of the late David and Warrick, sister-in-law of Marion and Robert, and the late Bob and Nan. Loved grandmother of Josh and Hosanna, Debbie and Jonny, Naomi and Kofi, David and Sarah-Anne, Liz, Kris and Ben, Sam and Kristy, Elise and Shaun, Ellie, Mycah, and 11 great-grandchildren. A celebration of Phyllis’s life will be held on Saturday 15 February 1:00pm at Queen Street Gospel Chapel, 541 Queen Street East, Levin. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Hinemoa House (acct: Horowhenua Kids and Teens, 01-0666-0089662-000). At home with her heavenly Father.
JACOBSON, Mary Fleurette Mildred
JACOBSON, Mary Fleurette Mildred passed away peacefully at Te Whanau Rest Home, Levin on Sunday 9th February 2025 aged 87. Much loved wife of Warrick and dearly loved mother of Murray, Lynne (dec), Deborah and Trudy. Adored Nana to all her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Many thanks to the staff at Te Whanau Rest Home for their loving care of Mary. A service for Mary will be held at Levin Baptist Church, Rugby Street, Levin on Thursday 20th February 2025 at 1.30pm. In Lieu of flowers donations to Alzheimers Society Manawatu.
MASON, Teresa Unita
MASON, Teresa Unita. Of Levin. Passed away peacefully on Tuesday 4th February 2025. Aged 80 Years. Dearly loved wife of the late John. Loved Daughter, Sister, Mother, Grandmother, Great Grandmother, Aunt and friend to many. The Requiem Mass will be celebrated at St Josephs Catholic Church, 56 Weraroa Rd, Levin on Tuesday 11th February 2025 at 1:00 PM followed by cremation. In lieu, of flowers, donations to St Vincent de Paul to would be appreciated and may be left at the church. Messages C/- 547 Queen St., Levin 5510.
ROBERTSON, Peter Murray
ROBERTSON, Peter Murray. Passed away peacefully on Friday 17th January 2025 at Horowhenua Star 4, aged 73 years. Dearly loved husband of Helen. Loved father of Gordon, Dad to Chico and stepfather of Tania, Shane and Jessica. Adored Grandad to all his cherished grandchildren. A service for Peter will be held at The Avenue Crematorium Chapel, 39 Avenue North Road Levin on Wednesday 22nd January 2025. at 11am.
WATSON, Rosemary Lynn (Rose)
WATSON, Rosemary Lynn (Rose) (previously Thomas) (nee Anderson). Passed away unexpectedly but peacefully at Palmerston North hospital with family at her side on 8th January 2025. Loved daughter of Bill and Peggy Anderson (dec). Loved wife of the late Jim Watson and extended Family. Former wife of Warren Thomas (dec). Treasured Mother, Grandmother, and Great Grandmother. Dearly loved Sister, Aunty, Cousin and Friend. Treasured Mother and Mother in law to Christine and Barry, Paul and Cherith. Treasured Grandmother To Adam, Kevin, Amy, Kelsi, Renee, Hannah, Leah and Jesse. Beloved Great Grandmother to Ella, Aiden, Amelia, Osiris, Kiara, Rocky, Bradley and Kaia. Loved pet mum to Stella, Ninja, Puff and Sam. Dearly loved sister to Christopher, Warren and Maria, Murray and Kareen, Richard and Sandra, Russel and Christine, Kathleen and Ronnie (dec) and all her nieces and nephews. A service to celebrate Rose's life will be held on Tuesday 14th January 2025, at 11am in the Levin Memorial Hall, and will be live streamed at www.icmark.co.nz.
HOGG, Margaret (Peggy)
HOGG, Margaret (Peggy) of Levin, passed away peacefully on 4th January 2025, aged 99 years. Much loved wife of the late Andy (dec). Dearly loved mother of Andrea, Margaret (dec), Phillip, Ian and Bruce. Much loved Nanny Peggy to all her Grandchildren and Great Grandchildren. Messages to the family can be sent to c/- I. C. Mark Ltd, 547 Queen Street East, Levin.
MABEY, June Isobel
MABEY, June Isobel. Of Levin. Passed away peacefully on Wednesday 1 January 2025 at The Horowhenua Masonic Rest Home, Levin, aged 96 years.vDearly loved wife of the late Ray. Dearly loved mother of Yvonne, Judith & Stephen, and Bruce & Karen. Loved Grandmother and Great Grandmother. A celebration of June's life will be held at The Funeral Home, 545 Queen Street, Levin on Monday 6 January 2025 at 2pm. In Lieu of flowers donations to St John would be greatly appreciated. Messages C/- 547 Queen street, Levin 5510.
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