Current Funerals
HENDERSON, Colin William
On 11th August 2019 at Masterton, in his 80th year. Dearly loved husband of Pat, and step-father of Karl, Paul, Mark, and Chris Haustein. Loved father of Paul, Donna and Gavin Wilson, and Jason. A loved grandfather and great grandfather. Loved brother of Rona Simonsen, Max and Janice Henderson. A Loved uncle. A Service to give thanks for Colin’s life will be held at Rosewood, 415 Queen Street Masterton on Wednesday August 14 at 1:30pm, followed by private cremation. Messages to the family may be sent C/- P O Box 2055 Masterton.
HEMI, Ashley Jay
KENNEDY Gavin James
HARMAN, Alister John.
On 4 August 2019 peacefully at Wairarapa Hospital, aged 83. Cherished husband of Pamela. Loved and loving father of Paul (dec), Kristyn, and Kerry and beloved grandfather of Kassie, Rosie, Nicholas, Alyssa, and Anthony. Our deep gratitude to medical staff for Alister’s care over many years. Service to be held on Friday 9 August at 1:00pm at the Church of Epiphany, High Street, Masterton, followed by an afternoon tea then burial at Riverside Cemetery. In lieu of flowers donations to Kahukura Palliative Care, Wairarapa DHB may be left in the foyer or sent C/- Wairarapa Hospital, Private Bag Masterton. Messages C/ PO Box 2055 Masterton. Forever in our hearts.
LOCHORE, Sir Brian James (BJ), ONZ, KNZM, OBE.
FAULKNER Gwenith Margaret (Gwen) WRNZAF WW2 Reg No. W4722
WILTON, Phyllis Jane (nee Groves)
Hunt, Marjory -
Passed away peacefully on July 24 2019 at Selwyn Sprott House, Karori, Wellington, aged 89. Dearly loved wife of the late Gordon, treasured mother of Linden & Neil, John & Mary, Marilyn & Graeme and Nigel & Benita. Beloved Nana of Elliot, Alexander, Leo and Jethro. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations to Leprosy Mission NZ would be appreciated and may be left at the service. Messages to the Hunt family c/- Rosewood Funeral Home, P O Box 2055, Masterton. A service for Marjory will be held at St James Union Church, 116 High St, Masterton on Tuesday July 30 at 1pm, followed by private cremation.
Macdonald, Judith Frances (Judy)
KEMPTON, Judith Isobel (nee Hargreaves)
On July 11, 2019, at Wairarapa Hospital, aged 77. Loved wife of the late David. Loved mother of Shaun. Loved Nana of Joshua and loved great Nana of Aubree. Loved stepmother of Penny, Greg, Josie and Gabrielle and grandmother of Reuben. Loved by all her family. A private service has been held.
SOWRY, Merle
Passed away peacefully at Kandahar Home on 9th July 2019. Dearly loved wife of the late Ian. Much loved mother of Brent, Paul and Lee, Mark, and Neil. Grandmother to Jay and Tabitha, Gemma, Andrew, Jono, Emma, and Jack. Great Grandma to Alex and Edee.
Messages to the Sowry family may be posted to PO Box 2055, Masterton. In lieu of flowers donations to Alzheimers NZ, P.O Box 865 Masterton 5840 or left at the service. A celebration of Merle’s life will be held at Rosewood, 415 Queen Street, Masterton on Friday 12th July at 1.30pm followed by private cremation.
RUTENE, Cecilia Hiria (Gypsy)
24.6.1936 ~ 8.7.2019
Passed away peacefully with her whanau present. Beloved wife of Allen (Jim) for 61 years. Dearly loved mother of Russell (Gus) deceased, Lionel and Triny, Allan and Missy, Willy and Deb, Phillip and Susan, Sharon and Roly. Much loved Nan of her moko and great moko. Messages to the Rutene family may be posted PO Box 2055, Masterton 5842.Gypsy will lie at 35 Cody Crescent, Masterton until her service at Rosewood, 415 Queen Street, Masterton on Thursday 11July at 11.00am followed by burial at Hamuera Urupa, Te Whiti Road, Gladstone.
KING, Suzanne May (Sue)
Passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family,on 5 July 2019. Dearly loved wife of Peter. Loved mother and mother-in-law of Michelle and Nigel, Tony and Peggy, and Ricky. Treasured Nana to all her grandchildren. Messages to Sue’s family may be posted C/- PO Box 2055, Masterton 5842. In lieu of flowers donations to Hospice Wairarapa, 59 Renall Street Masterton 5810 would be appreciated. At Sue’s request a private service has been held.
DUNCAN, Kerry Anne (nee Duffin)
Suddenly on the 30th of May at Masterton Hospital aged 63. Loved wife and best mate to Rob for 37 years.
Adored mum to Kate and Tamati, Sam and Shona, Carl and Steph, Erin and Nick.
Sister and sister-in-law of Christine, Tony and Sue Duffin , Paul and Suzie Duffin.
Treasured Nana Kerry to Amber Rose, Hannah, Lachlan, Hamiora and Maisy.
Beloved "Mad" Aunty to many nieces and nephews.
Much loved member of many local sporting and school communities.
Messages to the Duncan family may be posted c/- PO Box 2055, Masterton 5842.
Kerry’s service will be held on Thursday 6 June at the Carterton Event Centre, 50 Holloway Street, Carterton, at 2.00pm followed by private cremation.
CHAMPION, Judith Anne
Passed away at Glenwood Masonic Hospital on 29 June 2019, aged 82 years. Dearly loved wife of Archer. Loved mother, nana, great nana of Sue and Dwayne, Penelope, Kylie and George, Nick and Shannon, Archie and Kai; Jeanette and Pehil, Liam and Sam, Tara and Courtney, and Petra; Alan and Michelle, Laura and Zac; Liz, Aimee and Michael, and Jessie. Messages to Judith’s family may be placed on Judith’s tribute page www.tributes.co.nz or posted to PO Box 2055, Masterton 5842. A celebration of Judith’s life will be held at Rosewood, 415 Queen Street, Masterton on Friday 5 July at 11.00am followed by private cremation.
WONG, Colin
FENWICK, Crispin George (Cris)
9.7.1942 ~ 21.6.2019
Passed away peacefully at Lansdowne Court surrounded by family. Husband of Marie, special life-long friend of Alison. Much loved father of Neale and Christine, loving grandfather and great grandfather . A private ceremony was held for Cris at Rosewood Chapel on Tuesday 25 June.
WHITEHOUSE, Renee
Passed away peacefully at Kandahar Rest Home on 19 June 2019, in her 76th year. Dearly beloved wife of the late Maxwell George Whitehouse. Beloved mother of Angela, Elizabeth, Steven and Deanna. Adored Gran of Belinda and Michael; Terry and Charlotte; Josh and Tayla; Blake and Chantelle and her great grandchildren, as well as a loved mother-in-law.The family would like to express their deep appreciation of Renee’s care at Kandahar Court. Messages to Renee’s family may be posted c/- PO Box 2055, Masterton, 5842. At Renee’s request a private cremation has taken place. A memorial service will be advised at a later date.