Bereavements

HJORTH

Nov 04 2023 Updated November 4, 2023

Gisborne Herald

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HJORTH, Alan WOW, what an amazing turnout to celebrate Alan's joyful life. Thank you for all the flowers, food, support, and love shown to our family. Thank you to Fulton Hogan Utilities team for finishing off Alan's project. Thank you to SJ and Amanda who worked all day of the funeral keeping every- one fed and watered. Alan was such an amazing, fun, kind man who is so missed by his family and friends. Love you, we do.

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SUTTON, Myra Evelyn. Passed peacefully with family by her side, on Monday, 23rd September 2024, aged 84 years. Beloved wife of Lockie. Loved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and great-great-grandmother. Myra’s funeral service will be held at...

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Deaths

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McILDOWIE, Ian. On 22nd September 2024. Dearly loved husband of Brigit. Loved father and father-in-law of Nicky and Wayne, Sally and Brett, Julie and John. Adored Pops of 9 grandchildren and 7 great-grandchildren. Special thanks for the staff at...

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Gisborne Herald

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Deaths

ASKEW

ASKEW, Gladys Irene (Pat). On Friday 20th of September in her 103rd year Pat died peacefully. Wife of the late Stanley and big sister of the late Ted. Much loved friend of Marilyn and Pats amazing Beetham health care family so looked after and loved...

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Gisborne Herald

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Deaths

RANGIHUNA

RANGIHUNA, Timi. Passed away in Gisborne on Sunday 22nd September 2024, aged 75 years. Beloved husband of Aroha (Bub). Son of Wi Paraire and Merekaraka Rangihuna. Loved Father of Rae, Shelz and Robbie, Punky and Norts. Adored Papa of Maia and Wini...

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