Gentle Touch Funeral Services

18/02/2026

Ross Sowersby died tragically on 15 February, 2026.
He was widely loved and will be missed.
His service will held on Saturday 21 February, 1pm, Elwood Function Centre, 15 Otene Road, Hastings.
A private cremation will follow.

26/01/2026

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of
Stewart Pledger - Davies
1993 - 2026

The family have asked those wishing to view Stewart and pay their respects can do so at Gentle Touch Funeral Services 920 Heretaunga St West on Friday the 30th of Jan, between 2.15 - 3.15pm.

If any whanau wish to donate a koha please see the details below

Gentle Funeral Services 2006 Ltd
01-1120-0077357-00
REF number - 11254 Stewart

13/01/2026

It is with heartfelt sadness that we announce the passing of
Brian Smith,
27 June 1951 – 12 January 2026.

Brian’s family warmly invite all who wish to come and pay their final respects to join them on Friday the 16th of January at Gentle Touch Funeral Services,
920 Heretaunga Street West, Hastings.

This will be an informal gathering, offering a quiet time to reflect and say farewell.

The casket will be open from 10.00am to 10.30am, and then closed for the remainder of the gathering.

At 12.00pm, Brian will be taken for cremation.

Forever carried by the tides, Forever in our hearts.

13/01/2026

12/01/2026

REID, Beverley Ruth,(Bev)
Passed away peacefully on the 2nd of Jan 2026 at Eversley Rest home. Beloved wife of the late Colin (Bill) Loved mother of Bryan, Susan, Tony, and Minnie ( Cat). Loved Nana of Heath, Destiny & Jade. Loved sister of Bill, Betty, Mary, Jenny (all Dec) Jim & Margie. A private cremation has been held.

12/01/2026

BOS, Diane Sybil,
Passed away peacefully on the 18th of December 2025. Beloved wife of Ted. Dearly loved sister and sister in law of Vivienne, Janie and Peter. A private farewell has taken place. A celebration of Diane’s life will be held in 2026. A heartfelt thanks to Colwyn House for there loving care.
Forever in our hearts.

12/01/2026

Gribble, Dolores E.
Died peacefully on the 10th of December 2025 at Waiapu House, aged 95.Deeply loved by all of her family in NZ, OZ & Malta. Forever in our hearts.A Farewell for Mum will be held at the Hastings Crematorium Chapel, Orchard Road Hastings on Tuesday the 16th of December at 11am.
Sincere gratitude to Waiapu Staff for their loving care.

12/01/2026

Boyce, Trevor Gordon
Born 23rd of December 1929. Passed away peacefully on the 9th of December 2025 at the Hawke’s Bay Fallen Soldiers’ Memorial Hospital surrounded by his family. Beloved husband of the late Catherine Boyce. Much loved father to David, Chris, Mike, Richard and Stephen. A private farewell to honour Trevor’s life has been held.

19/12/2025

Draw time !!!!!

10/12/2025

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