WICHERS, Pat

Dearly loved Ma, Nana and Great nana, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Friday 24^th June.

Respecting Mum’s final wishes, no funeral service will be held. Pat will lie at home, and all are welcome to come and pay their respects this Sunday 27^th June between 1.00-4.00pm or Monday 28^th between 1.00-4.00pm.

The burial will be at the Wairoa Cemetery on Tuesday 28^th June at 11.00am. All are welcome to attend.

Feel free to contact Andy on 027 6555245 or Kris on 021 1479999.

McIntyre, Rex (Gordon)

5 Feb 1942 – 18 June 2022

Passed away peacefully aged 80. Much loved Dad to Mary (dec), John, Blair (dec), Lucy and Diana. Father-in-law to Deborah and Greg. Most treasured Poppa to James, Leila, Logan, Tessa and Charlie. Dedicated partner to the late Ann Butcher.

Rex will lie at Clonkeen from Wednesday 22 June 2022 through to Saturday 25 June 2022. A service will then be held at the Kahungunu Marae, 6 Mataira St, Nuhaka on Saturday 25 June 2022 at 11.30am, followed by interment at the Wairoa Cemetery.

McNABB, Ada Jane

Passed away peacefully at home in Wairoa after a long struggle with her illness, surrounded by her whanau on Sunday 19 June 2022 – aged 81 years.

Loving Mother and Mother in law of Tamahae and Shirley, Jacqui and Little, Michael and Michelle, Bridget, and Jason and Donna. Loved Nan and Ganna to all her Moko and Mokomoko. Cherished Sister, Mum, Aunty and friend to many.

Mum will lie at home, 157 Frasertown Road, Wairoa, where her funeral service will be held on Wednesday 22 June 2022 at 11am, followed by her interment in the Wairoa Lawn Cemetery.

All messages can be sent to 157 Frasertown Road Wairoa 4108.

WILLIAMS, Sara Margaret

Sara passed away peacefully at the Wairoa Hospital on 14 June 2022, aged 85 years. Dearly beloved sister and sister-in-law of Cathrin and the late Paul Thomas. Aunt and friend to Andrew and Juliet, and Michael and Roz. Special Great Aunty to Briar, Annabel, Olivia, William, Charlie and George.

A special thanks to the wonderful staff at the Wairoa Hospital, Glengarry Rest Home and the amazing Denise Emberson who cared for Sara through her last few years.

A funeral service for Sara will be held at St Pauls Anglican Church, Wairoa on Friday 17 June 2022 at 11am followed by a private cremation.

All messages to Cathrin Thomas, Unit 89,3 Karanema Drive, Havelock North.

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