Tributes
Giving tribute to those who have passed.
Jocelyn Constance Thomson
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Born 15th June 1935, passed away 21st May 2022. dearly loved wife of the late Kingsford. Loved mother and mother in law of Phillip, Colin and Joan, Michael and LeeAnn, Brian (deceased), Sharon and Andy, Dianna and Dave. Loved gran of many. A service to celebrate Jocelyn's life will be held at St Andrews Church, Waiuku, on Saturday 28th May at 11am, followed by private cremation. Read more...
James (Jim) Jones
Date of Death: 25th May 2022
Date of Service: 31st May 2022
Died peacefully on the 25 May 2022, aged 86. Deeply loved husband of Jeanette (Jeanie). Cherished father and father-in-law of Christopher (Chris) and Dianne (Di), Glynn and Lynette (Lyn), Dale and Sallyanne. Loved Grandad of Lauren, Hayley, Olivia, Mitchell, Cameron, Samuel and Andie. We'll hold you in our hearts until we can be together in heaven. A service will be held at 1.30pm on Tuesday 31st ... Read more...
Kingsley James (Jim) Hockley
Date of Death: 24th May 2022
Passed away peacefully on 24 May 2022 at Palms Lifecare Hospital Pukekohe aged 93 years. Much loved husband of Chris for 66 years; loved father and father in law of Trevor and Janice, Craig, Jane and Andy, and Sarah. Dearly loved Granddad of Ashleigh, Kingsley, Blake, Lauren and Emma. Special thanks to the Staff at The Palms Hospital. A family farewell has been held followed by a pri... Read more...
Frank Albert Hagenson
Date of Death: 23rd May 2022
Born October 07, 1937. Passed away on May 23, 2022 (84) peacefully at home with his daughters. Loved husband of the late Margaret, Father and Father-in-Law to Lynette, David, Sharon, Brett, Carolyn, Steve, Maree, Kevin, Glenda and Andrew. Dearly loved Grandad of 10 and Great Grandad of 4. Due to isolation we will be holding a Celebration of Dads life at a future time, please contact maree@rikys.co... Read more...
Murray John Spear
Date of Death: 24th May 2022
Passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday 24th May, at age 77. Cherished husband of Dale. Loved father of Steve, Brendon, Kelli-Ann and the late Robert. Much loved grandfather of all his grandchildren. He will be greatly missed by all who's lives he touched. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Dementia Research in memory of Murray would be appreciated https://neurological.org.nz/donate/donate... Read more...
Joyanne Violet Styles (nee Rawson)
Date of Death: 24th May 2022
Date of Service: Monday 30th May at11am
Passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family on 24th May 2022. Much loved wife of Kurt, and amazing mother, nana, sister, aunty and friend. A service for Joy will be held at Grahams Funeral Home Chapel, West Street, Tuakau on Monday 30th May at 11am. Donations in lieu of flowers and in Joy's memory can be made to CanTeen Aotearoa and are greatly appreciated. www.canteen.org.nz Read more...
Irene Betty McCall
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Passed away at home on the 18th May 2022. Daughter of the late Lionel and Jean Morecraft. Sister to the late Hazel and Les, and surviving siblings Nancy and Ian. Mother to Jo and mother-in-law to Michael. Grammie to Tyler and Ollie and a treasured Aunty to many. A memorial service will be held for Irene on Friday the 27th May 2022, 11am at Grahams Chapel, 31 West street, Pukekohe followed by an ... Read more...
Damn William Bruce Jacobs (Jake)
Date of Death: 20th May 2022
Date of Service: 27th May 2022
Passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family on Friday May 20th. A true warrior who fought courageously till the end. Deeply loved as a father, son, brother, uncle and bruva. A celebration of Damon's life will be held at the Waiuku Cosmopolitan Club on Friday 27th May at 11am. Read more...
Andrew Fyers
Date of Death: 16th May 2022
Fyers, Andrew Lee, Born 7th October 1965 passed away suddenly on the 16th May 2022. Adored Husband of Angel, much loved Father to Glenn, Oramai, Malcolm, Piripi and Patricia. Grandfather to Mahina-Mia. You will be always in our hearts and forever missed. ... Read more...
Richard Weyland Wilson
Date of Death: 15th May 2022
Date of Service: Saturday 21st May 2022
Passed away unexpectedly but peacefully at home on the 15th May 2022, aged 55. Loving husband to Sue. Father to Reagan. Will be greatly missed by family and friends. Richard will be going home to the Te Rakato Marae in Mahia on Thursday and laid to rest on Saturday at noon. For those who wish to pay their respects in person, Viewing will be held on Wednesday the 17th of May at Grahams in Tuakau, p... Read more...
Helen Margaret Te Hira
Date of Death: 14th May 2022
Passed away peacefully on 14th May 2022 after a short illness, with whanau by her side. Loving partner of Royden; loving and supportive mum of Victoria and Jan, and proud Nana of Josephine. Mum, you will always live on in our hearts. Read more...
Malcolm John Davies
Date of Death: 16th Of May 2022
Passed away peacefully at Franklin Village on the 16th of May 2022 aged 83. Mac will be taken home on Friday morning. The house will be open for anyone wishing to pay their respects from 1pm onwards. A small service will be held at 10am on Saturday, the 21st May at his residence followed by a private family Burial. He will be sadly missed as a husband, father, grandfather, uncle, dog breede... Read more...
James Stanley Lobb (Jimmy)
Date of Death: 15th May 2022
Date of Service: Monday 23rd May at 1pm
Passed away suddenly but peacefully at home on his birthday, 15th May 2022. Dearly loved husband of Kay; father of Chris and Debbie, the late Kyle, and Sharleen and Michael Douglas. Grandad of Narissa, Jayden, Tayla, Brooke, and Ryan; and David (DJ) and Melanie. A service for Jimmy will be held at Grahams Funeral Home, West Street, Tuakau, on Monday 23rd May at 1pm. Donations in li... Read more...
Ian Munro Sexton
Date of Death: 10th May 2022
Date of Service: 19th May 2022
NZ415955, ZL1PZ Born July 02, 1920. Passed away on May 10, 2022 peacefully in his 102nd year at Rymans Possum Bourne, Pukekohe. Husband to the late Daphne Sleeth and father of Ann Pryor, Australia. Loved and respected by his extended family. Ian's life will be celebrated at Grahams Funeral home. West Street, Tuakau on Thursday... Read more...
Pete Wigley
Date of Death: 13th may 2022
Born 6th of November, 1941. Passed away on May 13th, 2022 in his eightieth year. Adored husband of Marie. Much loved father to Debbie and Sue and Father-in-Law to Ian and Gary. Grandfather to Jay, Gemma, Sam and Renee, and Great-Grandfather to Rylee, Devlin and Jackson. Loved Brother to Paul. Pete will be missed but is forever in our hearts. A private memorial was held for Pete by his family. Read more...
Donald (Don) Robert Thomson
Date of Death: 10th May 2022
Date of Service: 18th May 2022
Born August 15th 1928, Passed away peacefully on the 10th of May 2022, aged 93 years. Adored Husband of the late Pamela. Much loved Father to Carol, Peter and Avril, Wendy and Andrew, and Susan. Grandfather of eight and Great Grandfather of five. Don is reunited with Pam after many years apart. A service for Don will be held at Grahams Funeral Home Chapel, 31 West Street, Pukekohe, on Wednesday ... Read more...
Trevor Stanley Armstrong
Date of Death: 12th May 2022
Date of Service: 17th May 2022
Passed away aged 70 in Auckland Hospital on the 12th of May 2022, as a result of a fall. Dearly loved husband of the late Pauline. Much loved Dad of Debbie, and Pa to his 5 grandchildren and great grandson. Loved brother to Max, Wendy and the late Barbara. Trevor was a huge part of his community and church, and he will be greatly missed by all. Faithful Servant of God. No flowers by re... Read more...
Eveline Ruth Legg
Date of Death: 9th May 2022
On 9 May 2022, peacefully at Possum Bourne Rest home in Pukekohe, aged 100 years. Loved and devoted wife of the late Mervyn. Loved mother of Catherine and the late Lawrence and mother-in-law of Maurice. Inspirational grandmother, great grandmother & great, great grandmother to the McLarin, Cassidy & Margetts families. The family would like to acknowledge the wonderful care Possum Bourne ... Read more...
Athol Earl Adams
Date of Death: 10th May 2022
Date of Service: 20th May 2022
Passed away at peacefully at Middlemore Hospital. A loving son, brother and uncle who will be missed by all. A celebration of Athol's life will be held on Friday 20th May at Grahams Funerals reception hall, West Street, Pukekohe at 1.30pm, followed by an interment at Heights Park cemetery. Read more...
Fay Franghetti
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Born June 4th, 1934. Passed away on May the 7th, 2022 peacefully at palms Lifecare Pukekohe. Much loved Mother of Tony, Lucia and Tina. Adored Grandmother to Daniel, Michael the late Carl, Jonathan and Andrew. Great Grandmother to Chase, Indy, Ranger, Luke and Josiah. A service for Fay will be held at Grahams Funeral Home Chapel, West Street, Tuakau, on Saturday 14th of May at 11am. Read more...
Brent Leslie Craig
Date of Death: May 2022
Date of Service: 16th May 2022
Passed away suddenly at home. Dearly loved son of Pat and Rod, stepson of Dot. Brother of Lindsay, Michael, Shirley and their families, and great uncle of Lyla. A service for Brent will be held at Grahams Funeral Chapel, West Street, Pukekohe on Monday 16th May at 1.30pm. He will be greatly missed. Read more...
May Joyce Webb (Joyce)
Date of Death: 10th May 2022
Date of Service: 13th May 2022
Passed away peacefully at home with family at her side on the 10th May 2022, aged 89. Finally reunited with her Husband John after so many years. Loving and devoted Mother of Margaret, Caron, Helen, Clinton and Mandy. Mother In-law to Robert and Blake. Grandmother to Hayden, Theo, Tara and Great-Grandmother to Henry. A service will be held for Joyce on Friday the 13th May, 12pm at St A... Read more...
Albert George Brewster
Date of Death: 6th May 2022
Date of Service: Wednesday 11th May at 11am
Passed away peacefully on May 6th 2022 at Franklin Village, Pukekohe. Much loved husband of Patsy. Cherished dad of Claire, Grant and Mark. Loved Grandad of Morgie, Jacq-Jacq, Ben, Jake and Wil. Thank you to the wonderful staff at Franklin Village and Franklin Hospice for their loving care of Albert. A service will be held at Grahams Funeral Home Chapel, West Street, Tuakau on Wednes... Read more...
Aileen Lois Wharfe
Date of Death: 6th May 2022
Date of Service: 15th May 2022
Peacefully at Possum Bourne Village, Pukekohe on May 6 2022, surrounded by her loving family, in her 92nd year. Darling wife and sweetheart of the late Albert Thomas (Alby) Wharfe. Dearly loved and loving mother of Robyn and John Hughes (Perth, Western Australia), Ross and Dawn (New Plymouth), Kath and Richard Valintine, Sharon and Mark Graham, Lorraine and Neil Watson, John and Skip, Colleen and ... Read more...
Derwent Birkett Grass (Derry)
Date of Death: 6th May 2022
Date of Service: Tuesday 10th May at 11am
Passed away peacefully on 6th May 2022 at Franklin Village, Pukekohe. Much loved father of Stephen, Lorraine, Christine, Karlene, Kevin, Timothy, and Stacey. Grandad of 11 and Great Grandad of three great grandchildren. A big thank you to the staff at Franklin Village for taking care of Derry. A service will be held at Grahams Funeral services, West street, Tuakau. Tuesday 10th ... Read more...
