Taupo Funeral Services Ltd

28/11/2025

BUCHANAN – Marie Vera (nee Busch). On November 28 2025, peacefully at her home in Taupo. In her 82nd year.
Dearly loved wife of Colin, Loved mother and mother in law of Alan and Andrea, Andrew and Philippa, and James and Rebecca. Loved nana of Campbell and Georgia, Drew, Angus, Mackenzie and Jaimee, Hannah-Marie and Cole, and great nana of Spencer, Jasper, and Ella.
A service to celebrate Marie’s life will be held at the Founders Chapel of Remembrance, Rickit Street, Taupo on Monday (December 1st) at 1.30pm, to be followed by private cremation.
The service will be livestreamed at www.livenz.tv/funeral1
In lieu of flowers, donations to the Lake Taupo Hospice Trust (Inc) would be appreciated Account: 03-0430-0058202-00
Communications please to C/- P.O. Box 940, Taupo.
Taupo Funeral Services Ltd

26/11/2025

PATRICIA SMITH OBITUARY
SMITH, Patricia. Peacefully passed away 19th November 2025, aged 92 years at Bayview in Tauranga. Dearly loved wife and soul-mate of the late Graeme. Loved mother to Jackie & Rob, and Chris & Debbie. Nan to Jeffrey & Liz, Anna & Mike, Amy and Adam, and Ben & Alana. Great-nan to Holly, Paige, Mason, Jessica, Sonny and Andie. Sister to Ron and the late Patty Prosser (Blenheim). Sister-in-law to Murray & Carole (Paraparaumu), and Lloyd and the late Patricia (Taradale). The funeral service will be held at 11:00am, Tuesday 2nd December 2025, at the St Pauls Union Church, 172 Tamamutu Street, Taupo. The service will be live streamed, please refer to www.livenz.tv/funeral1
Communications to C/- PO Box 940, Taupo.
Taupo Funeral Services Ltd

26/11/2025

LEVAO, Henry

Passed away peacefully on Monday, 24 November 2025, aged 72 years.

Dearly loved husband of Amelia for 55 years. Adored and cherished father and father-in-law of Jason and Nino, Henry and Nancy. Loved Papa of his 10 grandchildren, and treasured ‘other Dad’ of his many nieces and nephews.

A service to celebrate Henry’s life will be held at St Patrick’s Church, Acacia Bay Road, Taupo, on Friday 5 December at 12:00pm, followed by burial in Taupo Lawn Cemetery. The service will be livestreamed, to view use the official link - https://www.livenz.tv/funerals

Messages to c/- PO Box 940, Taupo 3351.

18/11/2025

KIFF, Betty Noeline (nee Reardon)

On 18 November 2025, peacefully at home surrounded by family. Aged 83 years.

Dearly loved wife of the late Boysie. Loved mother of Donna, James and Adrian, and loved mother-in-law of Moana. Cherished by all her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

A service to celebrate Betty’s life will be held at The Founders Chapel of Remembrance, 117 Rickit Street, Taupo, on Friday 21 November at 1:00pm, to be followed by burial in the Taupo Lawn Cemetery.

Communications please to The Kiff Family, c/- PO Box 940, Taupo 3351.

16/11/2025

16/11/2025

CAMBIE, Neville Glen

On 15 November 2025, peacefully, at his home in Taupo, surrounded with love from his family. Aged 74 years.

Dearly loved husband of Kaye, much loved father and father-in-law of Natalie and Darren, and Brad and Taryn. Loved Poppa of Myla and Chace, Jackson and Marley. Loved by all his family and many friends.

A service to celebrate Neville’s life will be held at The Founders Chapel of Remembrance, 117 Rickit Street, Taupo, on Wednesday 19 November at 1:30pm, to be followed by private cremation.

In lieu of flowers, donations to Lake Taupo Hospice would be appreciated - https://www.laketaupohospice.co.nz/donations/

Communications please to c/- PO Box 940, Taupo 3351.

11/11/2025

MCCLAY QSO, Hon. Roger Neville

Hon. Roger Neville McClay QSO, passed peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family, on Friday 7th November 2025.

Cherished husband of Dawn. Loving father to Todd and Anna, Tim and Cilla, Stephen and Aimi. A doting Poppa to Joshua, Samuel, Caelen, Ana-Kiera. Izabela and Travys. Neeva, Thomas, and Noah. Great Poppa to beautiful Harper. A special friend to Lili and Poppa to Sofia, Em and Eva.

A service to celebrate his life will be held at Taupo Funeral Services, 117 Rickit Street, Taupo, on Thursday 13 November, at 2:00pm. The service will be livestreamed via the official link - https://www.livenz.tv/live1

11/11/2025

McMILLAN, Donald John

Passed peacefully on 10 November 2025, not quite reaching the milestone of 93.

Dearly loved husband of the late Janet. Much loved and cherished father of Stuart, Julie, Douglas, and Linda; father-in-law of Gayle and Bridget; and Poppa and Grand-Poppa to his clan of grandies and great-grandies.

Special thanks to the Wharerangi staff for their care and support.

Rest in eternal love, Dad.

A private cremation has been held. A Memorial Service to celebrate Don’s life will be held at The Founders Chapel of Remembrance, 117 Rickit Street, Taupo, on Saturday, 15 November at 2:00pm.

All communications to c/- PO Box 940, Taupo 3351.

06/11/2025

Roberts, June Elizabeth (nee Watts).
Passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday 5th November 2025, aged 79 years. Dearly loved wife of Peter for 57 years. Loved Mum to Chrissie and Glenn, Paul and Anne. Adored Nana to Jacob, Dominic, Isabel and Riley. A service to celebrate June’s life will be held at The Lake Taupo Yacht Club, 9 Ferry Road, Taupo on Tuesday 11th November at 1pm. In lieu of flowers, donations to Heart Foundation NZ refer to https://www.heartfoundation.org.nz/. Special thanks to Jen, Jenny and Phil for being there when it mattered. Communications to C/- PO Box 940, Taupo.
Taupo Funeral Services Ltd

03/11/2025

DEAKIN, Annette Joyce

Sadly passed away in Brisbane on Wednesday 29 October 2025, aged 77 years.

Dearly loved wife of Peter. Previously loved wife of the late Lew. Cherished mother and mother in law of Karen and Clancy, Bevan and Joanie. Adored Nana of Corban, Cody, Kawe, Aiden, Anahera and Brendan. Much loved sister and sister in law of Heather and Neale, Robert and Lek, Pauline and the late Tony. Loved Aunty to Ben, Joy and the late Darrell. Loved by all her great-nephews.

A service to celebrate Annette’s life will be held at The Founders Chapel of Remembrance, 117 Rickit Street, Taupo, on Wednesday 12 November at 11:00am. The service will be livestreamed via the official link - https://www.livenz.tv/funerals

In lieu of flowers, donations to Cancer Society NZ would be appreciated https://www.cancer.org.nz/donate-now/

Communications to c/- PO Box 940, Taupo 3351.

26/10/2025

LAWSON, John (Harris) LC Malaya 579128
Passed away peacefully at home on Friday 24th October 2025, aged 89 years. Loved husband of the late Huia. Loved partner of Margaret. Adored father of Chris, Dean, Maria and Jude, and cherished by his many grandchildren.
A service to celebrate Harris’ life will be held at the Founders Chapel of Remembrance, 117 Rickit Street, Taupo on Thursday 30th October at 2.30pm.
Communications to c/-P O Box 940, Taupo.
Taupo Funeral Services Ltd. Members of the Funeral Directors Assn. of New Zealand

23/10/2025

Deadman Douglas Robert (Bob)
Born 02.10.1938, passed away peacefully on 23.10.2025.
Loved Husband of the late Margaret, Father of Stuart, Phillip, and Andrea, and father-in-law to Cate. Bobby to Logan, Kellie and Morgan, Brittney, Emma and Malcolm, Marcus, Aimee, and Libby. Loved Great Grandad to Atlas, Luna, Oliver, Halo and Penny.
Special thanks to the staff at Bupa Liston Heights and Vision West for their care.
All welcome to join us to celebrate Bob’s life at Founders Chapel of Remembrance, 117 Rickit Street Taupo on Monday 3rd November at 1.30pm. Service will be live streamed refer to www.livenz.tv to view.
Communications c/- PO Box 940, Taupo
Taupo Funeral Services Ltd.