
Joyce Sweetman (nee Barrow)
Passed away peacefully at Allen Bryant Rest Home, Hokitika, surrounded by her loving family on February 6, 2025, aged 92. Dearly loved wife of Kevin, deeply loved mum and mother-in-law of Graham & Elspeth, Michael & Roxanne, and Marie & Mark Keenan,...

Stephen Alexander (Sam) Meldrum
On February 9, 2025, passed peacefully at Ultimate Care Allan Bryant, Hokitika, aged 74 years. Dearly loved husband and best friend of Lois, loved Dad of Nick (Hokitika), Angela and Callum Lennon (Westport), and Shaun and Tanya (Hokitika), loved Grandad of Louie,...

Marilyn Margaret Leeming (nee Bergman)
Passed on February 6th 2025, aged 81.Daughter of the late Clarrie and Ethel Bergman of Sale Street, Hokitika. Loved wife of the late George Leeming, Kaikoura.Loved mum of Carolyn Leeming/Parkinson (Missy) & Steve, Perth WA, and Shane Leeming (Nod), Perth WA....

Rosetta Jane (Jane) Fechney
Peacefully passed away on February 6th 2025, surrounded by family.Dearly loved wife of the late Allan, loved daughter of the late Ronald and Flora, beloved mother of Carolyn, Malcolm, Michelle, and Cheryl, cherished sister of Trish and Marie, loved mother-law,...

Douglas Charles Stapleton
Peacefully at Allen Bryant Resthome and Hospital Hokitika on Monday, February 3rd, 2025, just prior to his 85th birthday.Loved husband of Frances, loved father and father-in-law of Janine and Julian (deceased) Morris, John and Anna Stapleton, and Louise and David...
Pauline Marie Johnston
13/9/1942 – 24/4/2024 Pauline’s family would like to invite family and friends to her ashes interment and memorial unveiling service at the Hokitika Cemetery, Saturday, February 8, commencing at 2pm. Please wear something purple to celebrate our Mum.

Basil Peter Ford
Died peacefully on Sunday, January 12, 2025, at Te Nikau Hospital, Greymouth, after enduring the afflictions of cerebellar ataxia, aged 80 years. Dearly loved husband and friend of Diane, son of the late Tom and Cath, dearly loved brother and brother-in-law of Tony...

Patricia Mary (Trish) Proudfoot (nee Teen)
Died peacefully on Saturday, December 21, 2024, at Burwood Hospital, surrounded by family, after suffering from dementia over the last three years. Dearly loved wife and friend of Alan for 58 years and just shy of her 80th birthday. Dearly loved mother and...

Glenyse Margaret Black
Of Hari Hari. On December 15, 2024, as the result of an accident. Loved wife of the late Harry, loved mother of Tony (deceased), and Sue, loved Nana of Lucas. Always in our hearts. A special thank you to the Team at ICU Christchurch and Ranui House for your love and...

Ian John Mehrtens
Peacefully on Thursday, November 28, 2024, surrounded by his family, aged 71 years. Loved husband of Liz, loved father and father-in-law of Dean and Alana, and Abbie and David Provis, cherished Poppy of Charlotte, Corbin, Rebekah, and Ben, loved brother of Lyn, and...

Andy Henderson
In memory of Andy Henderson The Family of the late Andy wish to express their deep appreciation to those who offered such kindness, support, baking, whitebait, and messages of sympathy and comfort in our bereavement. We especially wish to thank the Hokitika Chartered...

Haley Rae-Ellen Arnold
Passed away after a courageous battle on December 25, 2021, aged 36.Beloved daughter of Jimmy and Pauleen, loved sister of Sharon, and loving partner of Greg. Adored mum of Immy, Meah, and Kylo. Treasured friend of Jenna and of many.Messages to 28c Keogans Road,...

Olive Hazel Robinson
On the 20th December 2021 at Hokitika. Loved wife of the late Ralph and loved mother and mother-in-law of Gary and Angela (Hokitika) and Diane (Nelson). A loved grandmother of all her grandchildren and great-grandchildren and a loved aunt of all her nieces and...

Joseph Matthew Martini
Passed away on December 15, 2021, aged 76.Much loved husband of Nolly. Loved dad and father-in-law of Kirsten, Mark and Sarah, and Ingrid. Loved Poppa of Daniel, and Scott. Loved brother of Rosemary, Gerard and Marcia, and the late Cushla, and a loved brother-in-law,...

Gavin Mitchell Pegley
Passed away on December 6, 2021, aged 55. Dearly loved father of Gwyneth. Loved son of Alan and Alma (deceased), and Alan’s partner Gill. Loved brother and brother-in-law of Deborah & Ian Cameron, Rebecca & Bruce Pearson. Loved uncle of his nieces Emma,...

Valerie (Val) Eva Lee
Passed away at home, on December 4, 2021, after a courageous battle, in her 79th year. Dearly loved wife of Bernie, loved mother and mother-in-law of Pete and Deanna, Maree (Bid) and Dave, loved Nan of Becky, Hayden, Katlin, Amy, Lara, Mackenzie and great-Nan of...

Geoffrey (Godfrey) Stuart
Passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, December 1st, 2021, Three weeks short of his 67th birthday. Geoff left behind two sons Nathan and Ryan Rowell.We would like to invite Geoff's friends to a celebration of his life at the Wakatu Hotel (Nelson) on Saturday, December...

John Ronald Fletcher
Passed away peacefully on November 21, 2021, aged 90. Dearly loved husband and soulmate of Vicky. Loved father of Doug, Greg, Robert, Andrew, Johnny, and Marty and a loved grandfather and great grandfather, uncle, cousin, and friend. Messages to 603 Upper Kokatahi...

Janice Ann Priest (nee Foster)
Passed away peacefully at home on November 15, 2021, in her 82nd year. Dearly loved and devoted wife of the late Jackie. Loved and adored mum and mother-in-law of Carol and Dean Martin, John and Donna, Ruth and Ben Johnson, and Maylene and Tim Burden. Cherished Nana...

Errol James McDiarmid
1941—2021. Errol passed away after a short hospital stay. Loved by family and friends. Messages to 1627 Whataroa Highway, Whataroa 7886, or can be left on Errol’s tribute page at www.thompsonfd.co.nz. At Errol’s request a private cremation has been held.