Current Funeral
RIDDIFORD, Rosalie
On Wednesday 19 September 2018, peacefully at Gisborne. Dearly loved wife of the late Ernest (Ernie). Loved sister of Owen (dec), Nell (dec), Connie (dec), Patsy (dec), Peggy, Joanie, Kathleen (dec), Francie (dec), and Terence. Loved aunty, great aunty and great great aunty.
Requiem Mass will be celebrated at St Peter’s Catholic Church, Wairoa at 11.00 am on Saturday 22 September 2018, followed by a private cremation. All messages to 88 Aranui Road, RD3. Wairoa.
MARSH, Karl William
Passed away suddenly on 17th September 2018 aged 44
Much loved son of Jenny Waikawa and Willy Marsh, Terehu Waikawa (Stepdad) and Tracey (Stepmom), Adored brother of Josephine, Parehuia, Jenny, Ronald, Claudia and Jackie
Devoted father of Karli, Zarick, Ramon (deceased) and Zyah (deceased)
Cherished uncle to all his nieces and nephews,
Beloved Papa to all his mokopuna.
Karl’s service will be held at Ruataniwha Marae Wairoa at 11am on Saturday 22nd September 2018.
No longer in our lives to share, but in our hearts, you are always there.
To the world you were but one, to us you were the world.
WILLIAMS-KARA, Joan Horiana Evelyn
Peacefully on18 September 2018 surrounded by her loving whanau. Loved partner of Paul Williams (dec). Loved mother and mother-in-law of Tania and John, Cheryl and Daniel, Steven and Kerry, Paul and Anita, Horiana and Waye. Loving grandmother to all her mokopuna.
Mum will lie at 160 Kopu Road, Wairoa where her funeral service will be held on Friday 21 September at 11am, followed by interment in the Wairoa Cemetery.
All messages to 160 Kopu Road, Wairoa 4108 or txt 027 350 6061.
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