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Sincere condolences to Alison and family .
Jill was such a lovely lady he gave so much love and compassion to patient patients and staff. My late mother Marcia Duncan, worked with Jill and spoke very highly of her when she worked at Phyllis Moffett
Sincere condolences to Ian and the family.
Derek and Bernie Babe
Dear Ian
I remember how enthusiastic Nova was about mentoring a young guy in the Motueka mentoring programme in the early 2000s.
Thankyou both for your generosity of time and concern for the young people in our district.
Our sincere condolences to you and your family
With love
Leigh and Jenny Briars
Upper Moutere
Hi so sorry about spotty passing we had some wonderful times thinking of you
TK you made an indelible mark on our family, School and our community, thank you for shining so brightly in our lives. I’ll always have the impression of you and your mum together, pieces chipped from the same star.
Such a short time you stayed on Earth and so much love you spread. Blessed be your journey to the stars and I know that you will always watch over your mommy and daddy and love will keep flowing. Sending stregth to all your family.
You have been a dear friend of ours for the past 26 years. You and Ian welcomed us to the Motueka Valley when we arrived and we shared many wonderful times together. We will miss you terribly! Our love and condolences to all of the Davey family. We hope that all your happy memories will help you through this sad time. Rest in Peace Nova. John and Gloria x
Dear Tangra
Your star will guide us and keep us safe until we meet again
You will forever be in our hearts TK and your light will awaken love in the thoughts, words and deeds of all who remain! Condolences to your loving mother, grieving father and all who had the opportunity to be close to you. There are no words to express our sadness, your aunт Yana
Dear Tangra
Your bright star will guide us and keep us safe until we meet again
Dear Tangra!
Your star will guide us and keep us safe until we meet again
We love you TK
see you later- Do Skoro!
Dear Tangra,
Your Light is shining all over the world and i will keep it always in my soul.
The Most Gorgeous boy with the biggest smile that lit up the world . You are so loved TK . You will never be forgotten ❤️❤️❤️
What an amazing wee boy. Hudson always tells us lovely things about him. Unfortunately Hudson and I can’t make it today as he is unwell. He’s so disappointed he can’t be there. But Steve and the girls will be there and we will be thinking of you as we have so much recently. Our hearts are with you xxx
What a special happy boy. What a wonderful life you gave him. You are very much in our heart and thoughts. Sending so much love to you xxx
I wish we could have another play date. I doesn’t feel the same without you. Euan
I wish we could have another play date. I doesn’t feel the same without you – Euan
Betty Fry has been a long standing member of Rural Women NZ serving as secretary at Motueka branch (until it closed) and at provincial level. Betty was a popular member and known for her loyalty to the organisation for over thirty years. She was involved in many fund raising and community projects. She was also hard working farming woman who raised a large family while supporting her husband. Betty is warmly remembered by her friends in Rural Women.
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My sincere condolences to Betty’s family, on your loss of a much loved Mother and grandmother.
As both former Inner Wheel members for many years, I always appreciated Betty’s dry humour, quick wit and really sound practical suggestions at our frequent meetings.
Due to health reasons, I am unable to attend Betty’s Life Service but my thoughts and prayers will be with you all.
Blessings,
Ann Tillson
So sad to hear about Mike, especially after only seeing him back at the start of January. I grew up across the road from Mike and Pauline in Bishopsworth st. Mel became one of my best friends and so did catch up with Mike and Pauline from time to time. Fly high Mike and just think or all the karaoke and fishing you can do now! You will be missed ❤️
To Debbie and Larry.
So so sorry to get the news of Kerry. Thinking of all of you at this very sad time, and sending much love
Lesley
We were deeply saddened to hear about Michael’s passing. Our hearts go out to Pauline and all his family during this incredibly difficult time. I hope you can find comfort in the love around you and in the memories you shared with him.
May Mike always rest in peace…lovely kind gentle man …so sorry we can’t be with you at this sad time…Sending much love to you Pauline, Tania and Mel and grandchildren ..
Kath and John..xx
February 18, 2026
Shocked and saddened to read of Mikes passing.My condolences to his family.Tight lines Mike.xxx
February 18, 2026
Deepest condolences to Pauline and her family.RIP.mike.
February 18, 2026
My husband Ricky Forster worked with Mike on wharf and did dragon boating with him back in the day. In their very bright Oolala uniform. Condolences to the family.
February 18, 2026
So saddened to hear of Mikes passing remembering him from the Rugby days in the reserves
February 18, 2026
We are so sorry to see that Mike has passed away.We are thinking of you at this time.Peter and Janet Herman.
February 18, 2026
Rest in Peace my lovely Uncle Mike. I have vivid memories of going with my Dad to watch him play rugby. He was such a funny, loving and gentle man and he will be missed greatly. What a great reunion there will be in heaven at the moment as he is reunited with his Mum, Dad, brother and sisters. Sending my love to Aunty Pauline and all the family at this sad time.
February 18, 2026
We knew Michael from primary school days and also worked together Kath at Sinclair Melbourne Bob on the Waterfront well liked and reliable.Deepest Sympathy to all families. Bob & Kath Parratt
February 18, 2026
So long Uncle Michael. You were a great guy and a mentor to me when I needed one. You and Chris were fantastic role models for a young man growing up in the 70s.
February 18, 2026
MY condolences to all family , will always be remembered, we had some great times in our rugby days together along with brother Chris
And great work days also together on the Lyttelton wharf
RIP MIKE
February 18, 2026
A great rugby mate , played together for many years, with numerous after match functions enjoyed by all ..he was a workmate as well .
Condolences to Pauline and family
R.I.P Michael
Paul St John
February 18, 2026
So sorry to read this very sad news
Condolences to Michael´s wife and all family members
Knew you a long time Michael all growing up together in Lyttelton same era, different schools , but! we were all mates right through to adult years and watching all you boys playing rugby in Lyttelton many fond memories, you always had a great sense of humour.
R.I.P. Michael
February 18, 2026
Saddened to hear of Uncle Mikes passing. Lovely memories of him. He was a great uncle to me growing up. Lots of love and strength to Pauline and family. We are thinking of you !
Sheena Diane and Bilal
February 19, 2026
We are sad to hear of Mikes passing, he was a great competitor and former member of the Motueka Bowling Club. He will be sadly missed.
On a person note I will miss our conversation whenever we ran into each other.
February 21, 2026
We are very sorry to hear of Mikes passing he was a great friend, when younger we spent a lot of time together with rugby, sport, and socialising. He was enjoyable company, always laughing and a straight person. We will miss him. Our thoughts and condolences to Pauline and family
RIP Michael
Clinton & Kay Harsent
So Long Mike,
I will always remember your kind easy going nature. Nothing was ever a fuss and just hanging out spending time with you was golden. I will never forgot the time we left the girls and headed up to the RSA together to catch up with some of your mates, have a few beers and sing the odd kareoke. We will always share “dirty old town” as a favourite song to sing into the mic.
The way you treated the grandchildren was amazing. Sitting through sporting events and facetiming the kids for thier birthday in the crazy costumes will always be etched in my memory.
You where taken to soon from us, god is certainly filling his ranks with good the ones
I want to take a moment to speak about Mike — words will never quite capture what he truly was to me. He was a quiet influence in my life. Not loud, not demanding, never needing the spotlight — but always there. Steady. Constant. Patient beyond words.
From when I was a kid, he treated me like his own daughter. We were best mates in our own way. There was something special in that bond — easy, unforced, built on trust and kindness. He had this incredible patience. Nothing was ever a bother. He never made you feel like you were asking too much. He never really asked for anything himself.
He was deeply loyal, and the way he loved my mum — he truly put her on a pedestal. He was a gentleman in every sense of the word. Respectful, devoted, steady.
He had the greatest smile — warm and genuine — and a quiet sense of humour that would sneak up on you. He loved a laugh. It was never about grand gestures. It was the small comments, the knowing look, the subtle joke. He was content. Honest. A truly good man.
There will be a real gap in our family now. A space that can’t quite be filled. His presence will be greatly missed.
I’m so grateful that I got to grow up with him. Grateful for his patience, his loyalty, his kindness and for taking me under his wing. I hope him and Chris are hunting and fishing up there in the big clouds. You can now rest your feet and hang your sign out Mike………..……Gone Fishing!
Love Melanie (forever in my heart)
Haere atu ra, sweet Mike. Part of our family for 40+ years, the absence of your calm and loving presence is already deeply felt. Your version of King of the Road will always be the best. Xxx aroha always for you.
So long Uncle Mike. Thanks for being a great role model and one of life’s diamonds.
Mike I’m so sad to know you’ve left us, but like so many others, I’ll never forget your kindness, your gentle way, your quick smile and generous heart. Thank you for finding our aunty Pauline and for loving our family. We were all so lucky to have you in our lives. Go well, we miss you x
Aunty Marie was the sweetest lady with the most gentle soul and I was truly blessed to have seen her in Sept on my first visit to Motueka in 30 years, and moreso when she still remembered me. She entrusted me with one of her favourite recipes that I want to share here:
Aunty Marie’s Ginger Crunch
125 grams butter
1 packet Super Wine biscuits, crushed
1 teaspoon ground ginger
¼ tin condensed milk
100 grams chopped brazil nuts
75 grams chopped crystalised ginger
½ cup brown sugar
Combine butter, brown sugar and condensed milk and melt on low heat (1 minute in the microwave) stir to combine. Mix the rest of the ingredients together and then add the above, mixing until everything is together. Line a baking dish with baking paper and press mix into the dish. Refrigerate.
Icing:
Butter – approx 2 tablespoons, melted with 2 tablespoons condensed milk and 2 tablespoons of brown sugar. Stir to combine, Add 5 heaped tablespoons of icing sugar and then drip in water slowly to make up icing consistency before adding to the slice. Cut when firm and enjoy.
Store in the fridge.
Rest easy Aunty. Love you heaps ~B~
Mike.
We will not for get your huge smile,the singalongs at your place,picnics at kina.The great cheese balls and pizza you made whenever we had dinner together.Your infectious laugh and above all your warm hugs, it was a privilege to have had you in our family.
Forever in our hearts.
Linda and Scruff❤️
Uncle Mike was one of the most genuinely kind and caring men I’ve ever met. Such a gentle soul, a huge heart, able to quietly laugh things off. His advice, and his example, will always stay with me: to be kind and caring with others – no matter what is happening; to stay calm, be patient, to care for others, and to consider what they are going thru.
Uncle Mike: you are a true gentleman.
You will be missed.
Aunty Marie was such a kind person, we always had a bed to stay when we visited Motueka. It was nice to see her in the New Year.
Will miss you very much.
Lots of love Leanne
Some memories of Auntie Marie. Auntie Marie was such a kind and loving lady. I loved going to see her and having school holidays with her. I was so spoilt as she gave me her love, her time, she listened to me and had endless patience. We had lots of fun. We went swimming, she tried to teach me to play golf but most of all she helped me to become a young lady myself. I love her and will miss her. Thank you Auntie Marie.
Hi Kevin,Michael and Graeme and families.
So sad too here off Raewyn passing.
My thoughts are with you all at this time.
I hadn’t heard of Lawries passing until today. Sorry to hear . He was a great chap. He will be up there karaoking with his blues brother in crime British Pete.
To John, Daryl, Marc, Craig, Julia and families,
Our condolences to you all on the passing of Lynette, such a vibrant wife, mother, grandmother and member of the Motueka/Riwaka community.
She was such a clever and creative person, we always loved a tour next door seeing all her work when we came home and listening to the stories she had to tell.
We are thinking of you all and sending our love.
To Pamela, Sandra, Jason and Kurt. Your Parents and yourselves were an active part of the Whakarewa St farming neighbourhood. Our sincere sympathy as you say goodbye to your so active Father. Love from Judy & Sandy, David and sisters.
She was a wonderful teacher. I loved being in her class it was always so quiet and calm.
On behalf of Joy Mathews and her family we send our sincere condolences to Tania and Jill. A heartfelt recognition of the love and life Marcia provided to family and those around her … sadly missed but thankfully remembered for ever.
Neil Newburn
Dear Tania and family.so sorry for your loss.your mum was really lovely.i used to plumb into her on the odd occasion.sending love.donna Campbell riwaka primary school
Merry Xmas Mum
RIP Marcia , I always enjoy working with you .we worked together for many years and many years ago. Love from Barrier family xx
Deepest sympathy to Tania Jill and families xx
To Anne and family. Send my love and heartfelt sympathy to you all.
Let there be a witebait pattie for every smoko brake.. ❤
Dear Ann, love & thoughts are with you & your family.
Gaye & Garth Prince
Dear Ann and family, I send thoughts of Sympathy and understanding.
Only time and love will help.
Rest in love and peace Barry 🦋🩵
We were saddened to hear of Dave’s passing ,Helen and I have known Dave & Dorothy and the family for over 50 years Dave always made you feel welcome to his home gave words of both wisdom and wit and also chastised you when as teenagers we got a bit too cocky .You guys and gals left have been blessed to have had two fantastic parents and we will keep the memories of both Dave and Dorothy in our hearts
Steve & Helen Fry
Saddened to hear of Dave’s passing, another legend lost.
Out thoughts and love to the Durrant family.
My beautiful bonus mumma bear
I thank you so much for your love
I will miss you so very much
Love you forever xox
Such a gracious lady. So sorry to hear of your sad loss. Lots of memories of great times spent on the tennis courts and prior to that at Riwaka school. Thinking of you at this time Jimmy and all the family 💕
❤️Raewyn Aitchison( Goodall)
To our sister and sister in law Helen. You have always been there for us, just a phone call away. You had passionately everything you did. A great Homemaker, Worker, Helper and always put others before yourself. You have earn’t your rest but will live on through your beautiful family. Love you heaps, Rest easy .Thelma and Murray Finch
We have loved you Helen for a long time & we will miss you greatly.
Prayers & our love to all the family as you celebrate a beautiful life & the journey of grief ❤️❤️
Deepest Sympathy Julie,Philippa,Geoff and family.
RIP Helen
My deepest sympathy to all the family and only love, plus time, will help you get through.
RIP Helen
Shaker was a dear family friend for a very long time. My father and he were especially close, often sharing stories of their beloved Lebanon. It is sad they are both now gone, but the memory of them will remain in our hearts ♥️ forever.
Though miles and oceans separated us, love knows no distance.
Khalo was a source of kindness, strength and comfort to his sisters and nephews.
Even though he lived abroad, he always found a way to come and visit home, reminding us that family is never defined by geography, but by the bonds of the heart.
I hold onto the love he gave so freely.
His presence will be missed.
Rest peacefully Khalo. You may be far from our sight, but you will forever remain close in our hearts.
We are very privileged to have enjoyed a wonderful 40 year friendship with Peter and Laurel.
Peter was without question the finest example of humanity we have ever known.
His live streamed mass was a fitting tribute to a life full of adventure and love of family ,friendship, and community.
Our hearts are with Laurel ,Heidi , Nadia , Jodie and their beautiful
families as Peter leaves his earthly life.
You will be missed as a fellow countryman and our discussion about our beloved Lebanon. We watched your beautiful Mass while sitting in our garden with tears in our eyes.
Dear uncle, no words can describe the loss I feel for your death.
Rest in peace, we will forever miss you.
Farewell dear Uncle Peter, recalling fond memories of you today as we celebrate a full life, lived well. With love, Suzie xx
A true gentleman. Part of the motueka tennis Club for many years and Jaycee . His influence on many levels in motueka will be sadly missed
Been going through old letters … so many words. Genuine, heartfelt, caring, kind… Thank you for all of them. Eventually, they would become so few. The last one I heard you say, was my name. That made me cry. Your life was certainly not an easy one, yet your heart remained soft and caring. I will think of you every time I sit outside at Toad hall, see a sailboat or order a chicken Korma.
See you soon x
Pop, your memorial service was beautiful. I’m sad that your last few years on Earth we’re challenging, but happy that you are free and peaceful now. I’m glad I got to see you one last time and give you that huge ship picture, I hope it made you smile. Thank you for your kindness and generosity — and dough balls.
Love you heaps pop
Thank you for all the memories I’ll forever cherish x
Love Ash
You taught me how to face the swell,
To trust the wind, to steer as well.
Now you’ve gone to calmer seas, But part of you still sails with me.
Till we meet again Dad,
Kelloggs X
To Eddie, Joelle & family
Sincere condolences for the loss of Joan. She was my good friend for many years. I will surely miss her.
Love Maz xx
To Eddie, Joelle & family
Sincere condolences for the loss of Joan. She was my good friend for many years. I will surely miss her.
Love Maz xx
To Eddie, Joelle & family
Sincere condolences for the loss of Joan. She was my good friend for many years. I will surely miss her.
Love Maz xx
Sending our love to you, Eddie, how you adored Joan.
Will never forget our time with you both and will hold in our hearts the laughter we shared. You made Puponga for us and were amazing Nana & Pop to Joe and Phoebe, how they would sneak over to your place anytime they could.
Fond memories of my trip to Chch wth Joan and her telling me to go faster even though we were already well over the limit.
Joelle, Penny, Nicky and families, sending you all our condolences.
A special lady with great stories and a fabulous love of life and laughter.
To Joan, You will always live in our memories and hearts. Thank you for your love and friendship.
Kev & D x
We were very saddened to hear that Joan has lost her battle with cancer.
We hold dear so many memories of our time as friends and neighbours — of laughter, shared stories, and the easy warmth of good company.
We especially remember the joy of a lovely Christmas Day that we shared together, trips into the Cobb Dam, and the gentle mischief of Mac the Westie.
Watching Joelle grow up over those years was a privilege and a pleasure — such wonderful days, filled with friendship and light.
We are grateful to have been part of those times with such a lovely family.
Our love and deepest sympathy go out to Eddie, Joelle, and family at this sad time.
To Eddie and family,
Sincere condolences in the loss of Joan.
Judy and Ross Perry.
On behalf of the Motueka Bowling Club Members I would like to pass on our condolences to Joelle, Eddie and Family.
RIP Joan. Joan was a will known and respected member
of our community.
We remember how brave Joan was and so determined. We have fond memories of how kind and supportive she was when we were at Daffodil house Christchurch together. So sad for Eddie and family.
Grandma,
Our beautiful Angel.
I’m missing you a lot.
I hope heaven is as beautiful as we all hope, Grandad better have built you a beautiful home for you to share, until we meet again grandma.
I love you both xoxo
Mum you are forever in our hearts and minds 💋
You were truly a blessing on every person who knew you 💞
Rip aunty Anne love you and your going to be missed gone to soon but now you are free of pain lots of love from your niece and your 3 great nieces xxoo
I am thinking of you all today may your mum RIP
RIP Dear Anne, it’s been a pleasure knowing you the last 5 to 6 years. Love to your family xx
It was a great honour for us to meet such a nice person.
We will always keep you in our memories
The world won’t be the same without Mike.
Love you Aunty Marilyn. Glad you got to have so many wonderful adventures. You were always a light in a room and full of love and sparkle. We will miss you and so sorry I was unable to make it to your farewell.
Love to your beautiful family who will miss you terribly. Love my family and from the Drummonds in Aussie too xxx
What a gift you’ve been to our families, Jenny. Such a wonderful strong and adventurous spirit. Memories of growing up together are strong and clear.
Will, Pam and families our thoughts and love are with you all.
Taken too soon Jenny, Rest In Peace ,now .
Big “sis” you were there for me in my year in the Robinson home and you are missed.
Helen, Tony, Carey, Hedy, Dean, Arlette and Lucy.
A wonderful celebration for a wonderful lady.
Thank you for sharing the service via streaming.
Auntie Marilyn, I’ll miss you, your smile, your warmth, your hugs. I hope you rest peacefully. All my love.
Rachel.
Will forever be missed mum, I am grateful for the time we shared, you touched my heart and life in so many ways. You will forever be in my heart. 💔
Love you Aunty Marilyn xx RIP
Love you Aunty Marilyn .. RIP
I got to know Marilyn through work at the Research Station, and she became a cherished friend. As well as being very good at her work, she always look out for the children of staff members. Like many others, I know my children loved and trusted her.
A lovely lady – we worked together for several years at Greenwood Health. Marilyn had high standards and took pride in her work. It was always much appreciated. I sometimes didn’t know whether I had written the letter or whether Marilyn had improved it for me.
Dearest Nana Marilyn. You brought light and love into so many lives at Oasis Education Centre and you are so missed. It was a privilege to call you my friend and I am so glad that you were a part of my life. Rest in peace. Lots of love to all the family.
Rest in peace, auntie Green. We have wonderful and cherished memories of you when you visited us in Denmark.
Avalon, you are a beautiful person and a lovely friend to everyone you have met along the way . Even if had just met them your smile and welcoming presence was a ray of sunshine.You are such a lovely friend to Anne P , and to our family. Rest in peace now by Gary side .
My beautuful aunty. Fly high with all the angels.
Thank you so much for being in my life and the love you shared unconditionally ❤️ 💕 💗 💖 you are truely missed.
Rest in peace Avalon. A lovely cousin and I am so pleased I caught up with you in the last few years. My thoughts are with your family.
Thinking of all the family at this difficult time. I’m sure Gary has greeted you with open arms. Thank you for being a part of my extended family.
Sending love to all.
Nicola
Ave you were the most amazing person I have met you treated me like one of the family loved you from all my heart RIP beautiful lady you will be greatly missed
Ave was a truly beautiful person with a huge heart. What a privilege to have her as mother, grandmother, relation and friend. Ave and Gary lived life to the full and gave so much to so many. You will be sorely missed. Heather, Mike, Nicola & Sara (cousins of Gary?.
Dear Av.
You are now reunited with your darling Gary.
Sending out love to you and Gary, your lovely children and precious grand children and great grandchildren.
With love and thanks for your care.
Karen Bourke.
Our thoughts are with you all every step of the way. Ave was a beautiful cousin have wonderful memories will always treasure .sending love to you all xoxo
So sorry to hear about Avalon. We have special memories of her. Thinking about you all.
Tears stream. Karen, you were and are a true angel. Always full of luv cheer an happiness. Bless you special lady
So sad to hear Karen has passed away. She was always smiling kind and caring. A lovely friend . Condolences to the family she will be missed xxxx
Rest my dear lovely friend. What a life you’ve lead. Be now at peace. Will think of you for coffee and a scone. You are so loved by your family. Love you xx
Thinking if you Tracy and family , such a shock. Troll was a great guy.