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28/09/2025

A bereavement notice on behalf of The Edmonds Family,

EDMONDS, John Anthony, 77 years
11 January 1948 - 22 September 2025
Passed away peacefully in Kaitaia.

Eldest grandson of Winifred (nee Everitt) and Richard (Chick) Northwood.
Eldest son of Jack and Noeline Edmonds,
Cherished father and father in law of Sandy and Ray Owen
Loving Grandad of Isabelle and Robert.
Dearly loved brother and brother in law of Marilyn and Peter, Brenda and George , Glenys, and Mark.
Long time friend and ex-husband of Anne Wasmuth.
Uncle of Sheree, Jordan, Gareth, Christopher, Jessica, and Kate.

24/09/2025

A bereavement notice on behalf of The Hodgson Family,

HODGSON, Mary Irene (nee Carson)
23 May 1934 to 21 September 2025

Passed away peacefully in Kaitaia.
Beloved wife to the late Jack (Hoppy) for 58 years.
Dearly loved mother of Brett and Miree, Dean and Buffy,
Lane and Leslie.
Special nan to Christian, Ryan, Brad, Erin and Gary, Ben and Reece.
A great 'Nan' to Olive, Thea and Lucie. 🕊🕊

A service to celebrate Mary's life will be held at
Geards Funeral Home, 13 Pukepoto Road, Kaitaia
on Friday 26th September at 10am.
Followed by Burial at Kaitaia Public Cemetery.

22/09/2025

A bereavement notice on behalf of Sue's Whanau,

FOSTER, Susan Jane (Sue)
Passed away at home surrounded by family on Monday September 22nd 2025. Aged 69 years.
Beloved partner of Ivor, Mother of Emma (deceased),
Dearly Loved Sister of Diana, Jennifer, Lawrence and Rebecca.🕊🕊

A celebration of Sue's life will be held at Geards Funeral Home,
13 Pukepoto Road, Kaitaia on Thursday September 25 at 11.00am.
Please wear all your bright and beautiful colours.

17/09/2025

A bereavement notice on behalf of the Schluter Family,

SCHLUTER, Eileen Margaret (nee Murphy)
Unexpectedly at home in Kaitaia on 8 Sep 2025, aged 85 years.

Beloved daughter of The Late Henry and Phyllis Murphy.
Loved sister and sister-in-law of Jack, The Late Maurice
and Judy, Denis and Sharon, Joan and The Late George.

Dearly loved wife of The Late Tony.
Respected stepmother of Rob, Kathy, Kevin
& Teresa and their families, and Carol.

Adored 'Aunty Eileen', Aunt and Great-Aunt to many.

Eileen will be sadly missed.🕊🕊

A Celebration of Eileen's life 11am 26 Sep 2025.
St Joseph's Church, 23A Dominion Rd KAITAIA
Burial at Mangonui Public Cemetary
23 Wrathall Rd MANGONUI.
Refreshments following burial at Geards Funeral Home.

16/09/2025

A bereavement notice on behalf of The Thomson Family and Forrest Funeral Services, Browns Bay.

THOMSON, Clifton (Cliff)
Passed away suddenly. Dearly loved husband of the late Lulu. Cherished father and grandfather.

Cliff was the former General Manager of Purewa Cemetery and Crematorium and, more recently, operated his ice business in Houhora before setting off to tour the North Island in his house bus.

Although Cliff is not in the care of Geards, we are posting this notice to reach those who connected with him and Lulu during their time in Houhora. His family are uncertain who to contact directly, but wish to acknowledge and thank all who supported him through his grief and friendships.

As a former funeral care professional, Cliff also formed many connections in the industry, and we extend our condolences to his family.

A funeral service for Cliff will be held on:
Thursday, 25 September 2025 at 2:00pm
Purewa Crematorium, 100 St Johns Road, Meadowbank, Auckland

All communications to Bob Russell:
bobrussell@xtra.co.nz
c/- Forrest Funeral Services, Browns Bay

08/09/2025

A bereavement notice on behalf of The Hitchens family

HITCHENS, Veronica "Ronnie"
Passed away peacefully on the 6th September 2025 at home in Peria aged 74 years.

Dearly Loved Partner of Kevin Sauer, Devoted mother of Fiona Hartley and Adoring step mother of Renee and Phillip Sauer, Deeply loved by Jessica and all the Grandkids.

A funeral service for Ronnie will be held on 11th September 2025 11am at Geards Funeral Home followed by a private family cremation.

A special thanks to all of the carers at Hospice and to the staff at Kaitaia hospital. 🕊🕊

All communications to Geards Funeral Home.

“Gone but never forgotten”

03/09/2025

A bereavement notice on behalf of the The Reed Family

REED, Maxwell (Max)
22 March 1941 - 3 September 2025
Passed away peacefully at home on the farm.

Beloved husband of the late Shirley, and cherished father and father in law of Maxine & Mark, Murray & Lyn, Daryl (deceased) Percy & Ang.

Loving Grandad to Mason, Caitlin, Kyle, Jordan, Max & Jack. Proud
Greatgrandad to Casey & Aylah. 🕊🕊🕊

A Funeral service for Max will be held at the Geard's Chapel
on Saturday the 6th September at 1pm, Followed by burial at Kaitaia cemetery.

21/08/2025

CRAMOND, Ivy
a.k.a Margaret Ivy Marchant

Born 18th December 1955 - Passed away peacefully at Kaitaia Hospital, Wednesday 20th August 2025.

A celebration of Ivy's life will be held on Saturday 23rd August, 11am at Geards Funeral Home, Kaitaia.

Rest in Love Ivy🕊

21/08/2025

A bereavement notice on behalf of The Grimwood Family.

GRIMWOOD, Paul Raymond

Passed away peacefully on Saturday at
Kauri Lodge Resthome aged 94 years.

Cherished husband of Florrie, loved father of
Anthony & Debbie, Chris & Jennie and Helen & Marty. Adored Grampie of his 9 grandchildren &
7 great grandchildren.

Special thanks to the Kauri Lodge Resthome staff.

A celebration of Paul's life will be held at a later date. Please contact Helen on 021-823-004 for details. 🕊️🕊️

18/08/2025

A bereavement notice on behalf of The Potter Family.

POTTER, James Edwin (Jim). Aged 88. Passed away peacefully on 16th August 2025.

Beloved father of Susan, Lisa and Kylee. Reunited with his much-loved late wife, Jill. Loving Grandad to Kelly, Kate, Brydie, Will and Josie.

Thank you to the caring staff at the Switzer Home.

A service will be held at Geards Funeral Home on Tuesday 19th August at 11.00am, followed by burial at Waipapakauri Cemetery.

16/08/2025

He pānui i mate mai i te whānau Karaka.

KARAKA, Lillian Grace

Ko te whaea te takere o te waka.
It is with a heavy heart to share the news of mums passing 15/08/2025.

Lillian is currently resting at Te Uri o Hina in Pukepoto.
Nehu to be held on Monday 18th of August 2025.
Service at 10am.
Nau mai haere mai whanau.
Come and celebrate the life of our wahine toa.

She is strength, she is love, she is beauty.
Kua hinga he totara i te wao nui a Tāne. 🕊️🕊️

06/08/2025

A bereavement notice on behalf of the Gee family,

GEE, Yvonne (Eve) Lorriane.

Born the youngest of twins on 25th April 1946 and passed away suddenly on 23rd July 2025, aged 79.

Dearly beloved wife of the late Tony, treasured mother of the late Adam, twin sister of the late Elaine, aunty of Lisa and Nicola, grandmother of Enzo, Kael, Zeb and Tahly and mother-in-law of Sarah and Anna.🕊🕊

A memorial to celebrate Eve’s life will be held at 11 Christine Drive, Coopers Beach on Saturday 16th August 2025 from 10.30am.

All communications to Lisa Hegh on 021 748 032 or Sarah Buchanan on 021 187 2965.

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