Hiria Miriata von Malsem (Girlie) (nee Ahuriri) passed away peacefully after a very long illness on the  28th of August 2025. 

Much loved wife and best friend of Konstantin, loving mother to Birgit and dearest Oma to Jesselle and Stella-Rayn.

Daughter of Pakura and Bella Ahuriri and sister of Willy, Nan and Nooksie, Boyson (dec) and Liz, Polly and Liam, Pakura, Pauline and Sydney, Maylene and Kelvin, Ngareta and Wayne and Percy. 

Loved by her many uncles and aunties, cousins, nieces and nephews and friends.

Hiria will lie at 66 Wainui Rd Gisborne until Sunday 31st August. 

Private cremation for Hiria will be held Sunday 31st August.

 A memorial service will be held at a later date, we will confirm this shortly. 

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Walter Thomas Jamieson

Passed away peacefully in his sleep on 20 August 2025, aged 95.

Loving father of the late Allan and Glennis, and of Eric, Lance and Glenda.

Remembered with love by the family of his late wife, June Jamieson.

Cherished Grandfather of Carl, Katrina, Jennifer, Sara and Kayla, and dearly loved by their partners and extended families.

Adored Great-Grandfather of Joseph, Benjamin, Ivy, Sadie, Sophie, Elijah, Brooklyn and Noah.

Rest in peace, Wally — you will be sadly missed by all.

A private service will be held for family. 

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LANE, Elizabeth Frances (Lizzie)  

On 12 August 2025, peacefully at Gisborne Hospital, surrounded by her family, aged 73 years.   Much loved sister of Diana Jones and Doug Jones.  Cherished mother of Chris and Karen,  Tom and Sarah.  Adored grandmother of Toby and Jack.  A funeral service to celebrate Lizzie’s life will be held at 1:30pm, Wednesday 20 August 2025, at Evans Chapel.

The service will be livestreamed and can be watched via www.evansfuneral.co.nz

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Dymock, Philip Douglas

6th August 2025

Aged 77

Dearly loved husband of Philippa,

Loved father and father-in-law of

Rachel and Simon Bartley, Caroline, Henry and Alice, Susannah and Mark Guscott.

Much loved Grandad of Daniel, Samantha, Margot, Theo, Huia, Olivia, Annabelle and Benjamin.

Funeral service for Phil will be held at Holy Trinity Church, Derby St, 2pm Friday 8th August.

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LEWIS, Nancy Beatrice – On 25th July 2025 aged 95 years. Passed away peacefully surrounded by family.

Beloved wife of the late Terry Gardiner and Doug Lewis. Loved mother of Terry, Lyn and Carol.

She will be greatly missed by her grandchildren and great grandchildren, friends and all that knew her.

Special thanks to the staff at Leighton House for their love and care of Nancy.

The funeral service will be held at Evans Chapel, Ormond Road at 1pm on 29th July followed by interment

at Taruheru Lawn Cemetery.

ATKINS  Tim

On 21st July 2025 – Dearly loved husband of Catherine, father of Tony,

David and father in law of Kay.  Grandfather of Brigitte, Trudy, Kelly and Grant

and Great Grandad of Five.

A private family service will be held.

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MUTCH George Vincent 

Passed away peacefully on the 17th July 2025 in hospital. (Gisborne)

Beloved husband of Beverley Mary, father and father in law of the late John Joseph, Helen & Kevin, Cynthia & John,

Barbara & Martin, Ally & Jono.  Grandfather of Erica, Lauren, Kaitlyn, Cameron, Nicholas, Benjamin, Matthew,

Mitchell, Anna & Lexie.  Great grandfather of Bonnie.

A requiem mass will be held at St Mary’s Star of the Sea Church Gisborne at 12:10pm Friday 25th July.

Rest in peace.

FAULKNER, Rodney George,

 aged 83 years - Died peacefully on the 13th of July at home surrounded by family. Loving husband of Sarah. Loved brother of Kirsty and Adrian. Loved father of Joanna, Robert, Frances and Penny. Much loved grandad to Amanda and Nicki. William and George. Josh, Libby and Harry. Olivia, Christina, Ella and Sarah.

A private farewell has been held with a celebration of Rodney’s life to take place at a later date.

 Evans Funeral Services Ltd

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 Moore, Graham Edward

Graham passed suddenly on Monday, 23rd June 2025, surrounded by his family. 

Aged 86, he was much loved by all who knew him.  Known as Snow, Bubbles, Curly and Grandad.

He was a loving husband to Lorraine Daphne Moore (nee Hughes). Family meant everything to them including their parents and siblings. 

Father to Lee and Lyall, Steve and Jeanie, Jen and Richard, Tina and Mark, and Lisa. 

Grandfather to Alex, Nick, Natalya and Alex, Kelly and Eric, Kerry, Kyle, Mitchell and Bre, Jarom and Kirra, Adam, Carly and Shaun, Kelsey, and Kaylee. 

Great-grandfather to Justin, Dylan, Ellie, Everett, Tate, Mila, Isabelle, Theo, and Luca. 

Brother to Alwyn, Nola, Donald and Ian. 

Graham’s funeral service will be held at Evans Funeral Services, Ormond Road, Gisborne at 1pm on Friday 4th July, followed by interment at Taruheru Lawn Cemetery. 

We wish to thank the St John and hospital staff at the Gisborne Emergency Department. Their care in the last hours of his life was exceptional.

In lieu of flowers, donations to his much loved Gisborne Bowling Club, 15 Rawiri St, would be appreciated.

NEIL, Trevor John – Passed away at home, aged 62 years. Loved son of the late Marjorie and Michael.

Brother and mate to Stephen. Treasured cousin and uncle of Michelle and Lynette and their families.

The funeral service will be held at Evans Chapel, Ormond Road at 1pm on Saturday 7th June followed by

Private cremation.

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TOMLINSON, Kay Melissa – A Memorial service to celebrate Kay’s life will be held at Bushmere Arms, Waerenga a hika

On Friday 6th June at 1.30pm

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SMITH Zillah Margaret

Passed peacefully on Saturday morning at Ryman aged 92. Loved wife of Wilton (dec) mother of Chris (dec) Loved mother and mother-in-law of Warwick & Dawn, Ali & Min. Much loved gran of Mike, Tim, Ian, Luke, Johnathan, Mathew, Kit, Stevi, Melissa & 14 great gran bratz.

Will be sadly missed by us all. Our appreciation goes out to the staff at Ryman.

A memorial service will be held at Evans Chapel, Ormond Road at 1pm on Saturday 31st May.

MILL Mere

It’s with great sadness that we share news of the passing yesterday evening of our mum Mere Mill (nee Matenga) 84yrs.

We’ll have mum at Mill House - 66 Wainui Road Gisborne this afternoon (Monday 19 May) – with karakia at 6pm.

Her service will be at Evans Funeral Home at 11am Wednesday 20 May.

Mum will be laid to rest with our dad Bruce and our sister Maylene at Taraheru Cemetery in Gisborne.

Helena, Anaru and Jason Mill

TOMLINSON, Kay Melissa -On 15th May 2025 peacefully at Leighton House, aged 86 years.  Beloved wife of the late Pete.  Loving mother of Guy(dec) and Emily, Stuart and Cindy, Mark and Robyn, Jill and Patrick. Loved Grandma of Dawn, Matthew, Robyn, Jarrad, Louie, Bryn, Jake, Fergus and Lulu and great Grandma of Lyem, Taliya, Nikyta and Guy.

She will be greatly missed by all of the above who would like to thank all the staff of Leighton House for their amazing care of Kay.

Kay maybe gone but her laughter, love and stories will forever remain.

A small family service will be held.

A celebratory memorial service will be held at a later date. To be determined.

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CLARK, Barbara Anne – Passed peacefully in Gisborne on Sunday, 11th May 2025, aged 87 years. Loved wife of Allen. Cherished mother of Jack, Trish and Richard. Loved Nan to all her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. A small service for family and close friends will be held at Evans Funeral Services Chapel on Thursday, 15th May at 11am, followed by private cremation.

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RICKARD, Fay Dawn – Passed peacefully on Tuesday 6th May 2025, aged 94 years. Beloved wife of the late Ray Rickard. Loved mother and mother-in-law of Brian (dec) and Jill, and Kevin (dec) and Sharon. A loved nan, great-grandmother and great-great-grandmother to all her family. A special thank you to the wonderful staff at Ryman Healthcare and all her special friends. Fay will lie at 58 Potae Ave until her funeral service which will be held at Evans Funeral Services Chapel, Ormond Road at 11am Friday 9th May, followed by private cremation.