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15/03/2026

ROSSITER, Marilyn Rose
Formerly of Woodville, sadly passed away on Saturday 14th March, 2026, peacefully surrounded by her loving family, at Summerset Retirement Village, Palmerston North, aged 85 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Jim. Loved and loving Mum of Julie and Barry, Wendy and Phill, and Hilary and Grant. Adored Nana and Gran of her 6 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren. A service to celebrate Marilyn’s life will be held at 380 Pohangina Road, Ashhurst on Tuesday 17 March, 2026 at 11am. Followed by interment at the Woodville Lawn Cemetery at approximately 1.45pm.
* UPDATE LINK:
The livestream link for the funeral service & burial is:
https://youtu.be/TNIxgyPIyek

19/02/2026

van der Wiel, Tony
Maureen, Bill, Jesse and family would like to express their heartfelt appreciation and thanks to those who have supported us through this sad time of Tony’s passing. We are grateful for the phone calls, cards, letters, texts and to those who came to the service, please accept our personal thanks.

18/02/2026

MAGEE, David Paul
Passed away peacefully, but unexpectedly at home in Feilding, aged 69 years, with his beloved dog Bubba at his side. Precious soulmate and dearly loved husband of Christine. Treasured father of Cindy and Clinton (deceased), much loved and respected father-in-law to Robin. Loved Grandad and surrogate father to Clinton’s boys Jacob and Reuben. Adored Grandad to Cindy and Robin’s daughters Maya, Saskia and Poppy. Cherished brother of Barbara and brother-in-law of Rex, Wayne, Pam; and uncle to Christopher, Belinda and Tabitha, great-uncle to their children. Best mate of Len and James. At David’s request a private service has been held.

03/02/2026

O’Neil, Rea
Shea, Tui, Jeremy and their families wish to express their sincere gratitude and thanks to the many kind and caring people who took time to sympathise with us at the sad passing of our dear Mum, Mother-in-law, Nanny, sister, sister-in-law, aunty and friend. We are grateful to those of you who reached out to us with aroha, sympathy and support at this time. Please accept this as a personal thank you from the bottom of our hearts.

25/01/2026

van der Wiel, Tony Rene
Of Eketahuna, on Sunday 25 January, 2026, peacefully surrounded by the love of his family at Arohanui Hospice, Palmerston North, aged 55 years. Dearly loved husband of the late Rachel. Loving Dad to Bill, Jesse, and Cole (deceased). Special Grandad to Lyla-Rose. Loved son of Maureen and Andre (deceased). A much loved brother, brother-in-law and uncle to his wider family. In lieu of a floral tribute, donations made to Arohanui Hospice - PO Box 5349, Palmerston North would be appreciated. Messages to Mrs M. van der Wiel, PO Box 23, Pahiatua. A service to celebrate Tony’s life will be held at St.Cuthbert’s Anglican Church, Church St, Eketahuna on Wednesday 28th January, 2026 at 1pm.

23/01/2026

FERGUS, Kerry,
Val and family wish to express their thanks and gratitude to the overwhelming number of people who have shown love, sympathy and support to us in so many ways after the passing of Kerry. The cards, letters, flowers, baking, phone calls, emails, texts and attendance at the service have been genuinely appreciated by us all, please accept this as a personal acknowledgement from us.

19/01/2026

BENDALL, Brian Christopher (Chris),
Jan and family would like to say a heartfelt thank you, to all our extended family and friends for their love and support over the last 12 months of Chris’s illness. We have very much appreciated the visits, messages, flowers, meals and baking, and all the many kindness shown to us all. Our sincere thanks to the Arohanui Hospice, Pahiatua Medical Centre and St John’s Ambulance for their care and support of Chris during his final months.

13/01/2026

O’Neil, Rea Mabel Of Whanganui, formerly of Hamua, peacefully at Summerset Whanganui, on Monday 12th January 2026 aged 72 years. Dearly loved Mum of Shea and Carla, Tui and Kate, Jeremy and Bek, and Dion (deceased). Treasured Nanny of Caelin, Manaia, Aaliyah, Bella, Orlando, Sonny, Kahu, Aroha, and Tama. Rea will be sadly missed by the wider Emery whanau, who loved her dearly. A service to celebrate Rea’s life will be held at the Tararua Club, Tararua Street, Pahiatua on Thursday 15th, January, 2026, at 10.30am. Followed by interment at Tahoraiti Urupa, Dannevirke.

03/01/2026

FERGUS, Kerrison (Kerry)
Of Ruawhata, on Wednesday 31st December 2025, surrounded by his loving family, aged 74 years. Devoted husband and best friend of Valerie. Treasured Dad to Glenn and Moira, Shane and Jess, and Heather and Cory. Cherished Poppa of Keira, Caylee, and Emma; Harrison, and Annelise; Pippa, Leah, and Madison; and Isaac, and Charlotte. Messages to Mrs. V. Fergus c/- PO Box 23 Pahiatua. A service to celebrate Kerry’s life will be held in the Flagon Room at Tui HQ, Mangatainoka on Wednesday 7th January, 2026, at 1pm.
** Livestream Update**
Below is the livestream link for the Celebration of Life for Kerry Fergus.
https://youtube.com/live/JGn17Ifpkis?feature=share
Should we experience any technical difficulties, please click the link to the YouTube channel homepage where we hope to have the matter resolved. Thank you for your understanding:
https://youtube.com/?si=MkFaSAyerbF4AhxD

31/12/2025

BENDALL, Brian Christopher (Chris),
Of Pahiatua, on Wednesday 31 December, 2025 at home surrounded by his loving family, aged 79 years. Dearly loved husband of Jan for 57 years. Dearly loved father and father-in-law of Philippa and Willie Purvis, Geoff and Catherine, and Stephanie Aspinall. Much loved Pa of Caron, and Kayla; Tori, and Emma; and Rawiri, Ariana, Tiari, Manaia, Jahzaiah, and Jay-Dean. Dearly loved brother of Graham and Alison (both deceased), Diana Carthew and Bill (deceased), and Pauline and Peter Russell. Dearly loved brother-in-law of Gordon and Linda Andrew, Val McBeath and Pauline and Don Collyer, and loved uncle to his nieces and nephews. Donations in lieu of flowers made to Arohanui Hospice PO Box 5349 Palmerston North would be appreciated. Messages to Mrs. J. Bendall C/- PO Box 23 Pahiatua. A service to celebrate Chris’s life will be held at St Peter’s Anglican Church, Albert Street, Pahiatua on Monday 5 January, 2026 at 10.30 am.
**Livestream Update**
Below is the remastered link of the livestream:
https://youtu.be/JmhPsTfeq20?si=IK5Fvw2zM9IT51YB

10/12/2025

BRACKEN, Joyce Mary
Of Pahiatua, on Tuesday 9th December 2025 peacefully at Waireka Pahiatua, aged 88 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Harry. Much loved Mum of Tom and Judith, Pauline and Derek, Denise (deceased), Nick and Andree, Karen and Rei, and Dave and Sally. Treasured Nana, old Nana, and GG to 17 grandchildren and 29 great-grandchildren. Grateful thanks to the staff of Ward 25 (Opal) PN Hospital and of Waireka for their support and care. Messages to Bracken family c/- PO Box 23, Pahiatua. A service to celebrate Joyce’s life will be held at St. Peter’s Anglican Church, Albert Street Pahiatua on Saturday 13th December, 2025 at 11am.

27/10/2025

EMERY, Richard Hohepa Mei (Dick, Manga)
Of Hamua, unexpectedly on the farm, on Friday 24 October, 2025, aged 77 years. Dearly loved husband of Lorraine, Loved Dad of Riki, Marcus, Karla and the late Tamepohe. Treasured Koro of Jai, Marley, Stevie, Bodhi, Izzy, and Addi. Dick will also be sadly missed by his extended whanau. Messages to Mrs Emery c/- PO Box 23 Pahiatua. A service for Dick will be held in the Eketahuna Community Centre, Haswell Street, Eketahuna, on Thursday 30th October 2025 at 1pm.
The link for the service that has been remastered and in its entirety:
https://youtu.be/EaE7rE9wdO4

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