⚓️CHURCH, Barry George (RNZN) 14050, Malayan Vet). Passed away peacefully at Kowhainui Rest Home with family by his side on 1 October 2025, aged 89. Dearly loved husband of Colleen. Father of Graeme, and Wayne (Australia). Much loved father and father-in-law of Karen and Shane (Hastings), Janine (Palmerston North), Richard (deceased). Loved and respected by Sandie and Les (Palmerston North) and David and Kendall (Timaru). A much loved Poppa of all his cherished grandchildren. Barry’s funeral service will be held in the Cleveland Chapel, 179 Ingestre Street, Whanganui, on Saturday 4 October 2025, at 10:30am, and will be live-streamed at www.clevelandfunerals.co.nz.
⚓️CURRY, Paul Obituary Ex RNZN, NZ 19021, and formerly of HMNZS Waikato Passed away peacefully on 8 October 2025 at home in Papamoa, aged 75 years. He is loved and missed by family and friends. Paul devoted his life to supporting and helping people from all walks of life, particularly the disability community. His strength, determination, love of life, generosity, compassion, and humour will long burn bright in the memories of all those who knew him. Paul’s wishes were for no service. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Wellington Paraplegic and Physically Disabled Trust at wppdt.org. Tributes may be left at legacyfunerals.co.nz Communications to the Paul Curry family, c/- PO Box 3136, Tauranga, 3142.
⚓️EMERY, Richard Hohepa Mei (Dick, Manga) ABSEA NZ19115 Joined 17-5-67 Of Hamua, unexpectedly on the farm, on Friday 24 October 2025, aged 77 years. Dearly loved husband of Lorraine, Loved Dad of Riki, Marcus, Karla and the late Tamepohe. Treasured Koro of Jai, Marley, Stevie, Bodhi, Izzy, and Addi. Dick will also be sadly missed by his extended whanau. Messages to Mrs Emery c/- PO Box 23 Pahiatua. A service for Dick will be held in the Eketahuna Community Centre, Haswell Street, Eketahuna, on Thursday 30th October 2025 at 1pm. The link for the livestream is below: https://www.youtube.com/@livestreamfunerals/streams Should we experience any technical difficulties, please return the Facebook post where we hope to have an updated link. Thank you for your understanding TENA RA TATOU KATOA Manga will be lying in state at his homestead on the Family Farm @ (Hukanui Rd) just North of Eketahuna. On Weds 29th Oct 2025 (overnight) and His FINAL Sailing Ceremony. Will be held at the Eketahuna City Hall on Thur 30th Oct 2025. He is under, Ships Sailing Orders. (8 x Bells) will be Rung at 1300 hrs. To signal the start of Manga s Final, journey across the Bar. On completion of this (Evolution). We are all invited to head to the Whanau/Family Uru Pa … CEMETARY …where he will be laid to rest with his loved ones. (On completion). We are all invited by Tizzy & the Whanau to return, too the Family Homestead for light refreshments, And a Celebration of Mungas LIFE. Moe Mai Ra e Te Rangatira MUNGA (Richard) Emery. To love to ever be forgotten brother (RIP) Lest We Forget .. Haere Atu Ra ..
⚓️FFOLLIOTT-POWELL, William Robert (Bill). RNZN 17233. Passed away 14 October 2025 at Auckland Hospital after a long illness. At peace now Dearly loved husband of 56 years to Theresa, treasured Dad and father-in-law to Fiona and Paul, and Michelle and Pete. Cherished Grandad to Oliver, Libby, Celeste, Grace, Lincoln and Poppy. A celebration of Bill’s life will be held at the Howick Funeral Home Chapel, 35 Wellington Street, Howick, Auckland, on Thursday 23rd October 2025 at 2PM. The live stream link is https://tinyurl.com/bddp9jvj for those unable to attend.
⚓️ HARVEY, Trevor Obituary (Reg. No. NZ10437 RNZN) On Tuesday, October 28, 2025, peacefully aged 99 years. Much loved husband of the late Mavis, loved father and father-in-law of Pauline (deceased) and Herbert, Yvonne and Dennis, Keith, Tim and Julie, adored Grandad of Richard, Sam, and Troy; Jason; Jacob, Louis, and Quinn, Great-Grandad of Emily, and Max. Messages may be addressed to: The family of the late Trevor Harvey, c/- PO Box 39001, Christchurch 8545. A private family service will be held.
⚓️LODGE Michael POMM 17542, Royalist, Mako, Taranaki. 8 years, 29 years NZ Police On Friday, October 10, 2025, Michael Lodge, the kingpin of our family peacefully passed away. Dearly loved husband of Helen for 59 years, loved father of Peter, Bobby and Sarah, and their partners Maria, Kim and Stu, and cherished grandad to his 7 grandchildren. Gratitude goes to all the carers who cared for Mike. Family would like to request no flowers but instead donations to Dementia Canterbury. A memorial service will be held at the Tin Shed, Amberley Domain, at 2.00pm on Friday, October 17, 2025. Cards and messages can be sent to: The Family of Mike Lodge, PO Box 263, Kaiapoi 7644.
⚓️QUAY, Colin James “Quaysie” (Reg No. W19294 N.Z Navy)19.11.1951 – 7.10.2025 Suddenly passed doing what he loved with close friends, at Awakino, on Tuesday, October 7, 2025. Loved husband of Irene. Amazing father and father-in-law of James and Alesha, Graeme. Adored Pop of Isabelle, Leyton, Madison, Eleanor, Nathaniel. Loved brother, uncle to his family. Donations to the Heart Foundation NZ would be appreciated and you may direct credit to 02-0500-0307076-00 ref QUAY. Family and friends are invited to attend a service for Colin at the Holy Trinity Anglican Church, Cnr Regan and Juliet Streets, Stratford, on Monday, October 13, at 11.00am, followed by a private cremation. For those unable to attend, you may view the livestream at [www.briandarthfunerals.co.nz](http://www.briandarthfunerals.co.nz/).
⚓️STRACHAN, John, AB NZ13906 RNZN Passed away peacefully at The Croft (Hubbard Wing), Timaru, on Sunday, October 5, 2025. In his 92nd year. Dearly loved and loving husband of Noeline for 67 years. Dearly loved father and father-in-law of Christine and Ronnie, Neil, the late Garry, Bruce and Cheryl, and Paul. Loved grandad of his 7 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. A loved brother and brother-in-law, and beloved uncle to all his nieces and nephews. A Requiem Mass for John will be held at St Thomas’ Catholic Church, 12 Mountain View Road, Timaru, on Thursday, October 9, 2025, at 1.00pm, followed by the interment at the Timaru Public Cemetery. Messages to: The Strachan Family, PO Box 4091, Highfield, Timaru 7942.
⚓️WILSON, Andrew Robert (Willy). CPOMT(L) S22901 Crossed the Bar 8 October 2025, age 65. Loved husband of Shelley, former husband of Daphne; loving Dad of Meredith and Gareth; loved son of Margaret and Vince and brother of Mark and David. Loved Sailor of Donna and Brett; treasured and loved by his extended family and friends; respected and dedicated Shipmate. Stand down, Chief Your watch is over. A celebration of Andrew’s life will be held at the Birkenhead RSA, Recreation Drive, Birkenhead on Saturday 25 October 2025 at 11am.
