Current Funerals
BELCHER, Evelene Emily
On Friday, 7th February 2020 peacefully at home, Masterton. In her 101st year. Much loved mother, mother in law, nan and great nan of her extensive family. In lieu of flowers donations may be posted to Hospice Wairarapa 59 Renall St Masterton or may be left at the service. A celebration of Evelene’s life will be held at Rosewood 415 Queen St Masterton today, Monday January 10th at 1.00pm followed by private interment.
CALKIN, Michael Raymond (Mike)
MUTU, Joseph Mackereth (Joe)
On February 5 2020 peacefully at home in Masterton. dearly loved husband of Ann. Much loved father and father-in-law of Erena and John, Maraiana and Tim, Manaia and Fiona, Pania and the late Tony. Loved Grandad, Poppa, Koro, and Great Grandad of Jadeanne, Narisa, Alex, Jordan, Claydan, Devon, Nikau, Marcus, Quintin, Sionagh, Curtis, Amera and their families. Special Grandad of Natasha and Maurice. Loved brother of the late Theodore and Bunter. Joe will be at Te Ore Ore Marae, Bideford Rd Masterton from 4pm Sunday 9th February. His service will be held at the Marae on Monday 10th February at 11:00am followed by private cremation.
BLATHWAYT, John Keith Wynter (Jock)
On 4 February 2020. Barrister and Solicitor of Masterton, aged 79. Dearly loved husband of the late Sally. Much loved father and father-in-law of Julia and Nick (Paremata), Wynter and Bevan (London), and Robert (Blenheim). Loved Granman of Henry, Ben, and Wynter; Jordan, Lachlan, and Solomon. Loved brother and brother-in-law of Gerald and Sue, Gretchen and John Hunter, Judith Fyfe and Tony Hiles. Loved uncle to his nieces and nephews. A service to celebrate Jock’s life will be held at St Matthew’s Church, Church Street, Masterton on Friday 14th February at 2.00pm followed by private cremation. A Donation to Red Cross Wairarapa in Jock’s memory would be appreciated, either sent to P O Box 218 Masterton 5840 or left in the church foyer. Messages to the family may be sent C/- PO Box 2055 Masterton.
DAVIES, Trevor David (ex Taxi Driver)
WARDELL, John Rex
Of Te Whiti, Masterton. -on January 23 2020 as the result of an accident, aged 74. Son of the late Jim and Jean Wardell. Much loved husband of Loes. Dearly loved father and father-in-law of Tanya and Glen Reid, Melissa and Hidde Mebus, Amanda and Brendan Thow, Peter and Lee-Anne Wardell. Loved Opa of Louie, Beau and Tessa Reid; Nienke and Willem Mebus; Harry, Rocco and Ryker Thow; Luka, Avideh and Jude Wardell. Loved brother and brother-in-law of the late Theresa and Hamish Cameron. Loved by all the Stoffels relations in the Netherlands. Messages to the family may be sent C/- P O Box 2055 Masterton A Service to celebrate and give thanks for John’s life will held at Te Whiti, 548 Lees Pakaraka Rd Masterton on Thursday 30th January at 2:00pm followed by private cremation.
CONSTABLE, Rodd Anthony
13-08-1953 ~ 22-01-2020, peacefully after a long and courageous battle, aged 66. Dearly loved and cherished husband of Shelley for 20 years. Loved and adored father and father-in-law of Rob and Shell. Stepfather and stepfather-in-law of Jasen and Diane, Kay and Ricky. Grandad of Byron, Hayden, Nevada and Axel. Step Grandad of Rory and Brooke. Special friend of Nikki and Tim. A service for Rodd will be held at Rosewood, 415 Queen Street Masterton on Monday 27 January at 2.00pm followed by cremation. In lieu of flowers, donations either sent to Asthma NZ PO Box 13520 Johnsonville 6440 or left in the Chapel.
BRIGHT, John Arthur
PAGE, Sheila Mary
Messages to the Page family may be sent c/- PO Box 2055, Masterton 5842 or left at the service.
In lieu of flowers donations to SPCA PO Box 7069, Wellington 6242 would be appreciated. A celebration of Sheila’s life will be held at Rosewood, 415 Queen Street, Masterton on Thursday 16 January at 11.30am followed by a private cremation.
JACOBSON, Graham Douglas.
WACKROW, Michael Carl
On Saturday, 4th January 2020 at Lansdowne Court, Masterton. In his 74th year. Dearly loved husband of Noeline, loved father of Jacqueline, Michelle and the late Rachel. Loved father in law of Nathan Lynch. Loved grandad of Nathan, William and Tegan. Messages to the Wackrow family may be posted to c/- PO Box 2055 Masterton 5842. A service will be held at Rosewood 415 Queen St Masterton on Tuesday January 7th at 1.00pm followed by private cremation.
SMITH, Malcolm Russell (Smithy)
PURVIS, Anthony Gordon (Tony)
On 22nd December 2019 at home in Hamilton, aged 50. Dearly loved husband of Pania. Loved father of Narisa and Chris, Devon, and Quintin. Loved son of the late Garry and Merle Purvis, loved brother of Steven, Jason and Craig. Loved son-in-law of Ann and Joe Mutu. A service to celebrate Tony’s life will be held at Rosewood 415 Queen Street Masterton on Saturday 28th December at 11:00am followed by private cremation.
LAWRENCE, Anthony Gwynne (Tony) OBE N.Z.C.M. RNZNVR WW2
On 21 December 2019 at Masterton. Beloved husband of Justine and loved father of Jackie, Bridget, Benita, and Tim. Loved Grandpa Tony of all his children and great grandchildren. A Memorial Service will be held on January 6th 2020 1:30pm at St Matthews Church, Church Street Masterton.