Jack Passings – December 2022

CHRISTIE, John Findlay. P948901 WO2 RNZAOC 1973-1993, RNZN Civilian 1995-2018 Passed suddenly on 27th December 2022 aged 69 years. Loved husband of Christine and loved father of Damian, Nadine and Taryn. Loving Grandad to Morgan, John, Harry, Edward, Ivy and Remy. Friend to Rebecca, Jayson, Steve and Pete. John will be farewelled with a small private cremation service this week, followed by a memorial service at the Warkworth RSA from 2pm on 12th January 2023, where all friends of John and his family are welcome to attend. Communications to Besoul: hello@besoul.co.nz

DAWE, Morley Robert (Bob). Service No. 13114, AB Radar, HMS Taupo, RNZN. (Korea). On Tuesday, 27th December 2022, peacefully, at Middlemore Hospital. Aged 89 years. Loved father of Marise, Lenaire, Maureen, and the late Warren. Loved poppa of Joshua, Kyle, Kayla, Annalyce, Aaron, Lomon, and Jamie and a loved grand poppa of Kyle, Mason, Evelyn, and Arial. A service to celebrate Bob’s life will be held at Manukau Memorial Gardens Chapel, Puhunui Road, Papatoetoe on Wednesday, the 4th of January 2023 at 2:00 PM.

KRUSE, Colin Bernard. J.P. (Ret.) NZ 12071 L/sea RNZN Veteran (Korea). Passed away on 29 December 2022 at Malyon House. Beloved husband of Joan and dearly loved father and father-in-law of Rosemarie and Erik Burggraaf, Peter and Margaret, Angela and Brian Reardon, and Susan and Dougal Francis. Dearly loved Poppa of Rebecca and Inia, Marissa and Matt, Benjamin and Chloe, Annaliese, Charlotte-Rose and Anthony, Nathan, Gemma, Martin, Jack, Sophia, Michael, and Isobella. Dearly loved Poppa (great grandad) of Te Moana nui a Kiwa, Manawanui, Amorangi, Maya, and Mason. Requiescat in pace. Colin will be laying in state at home until the funeral service. A mass for Colin will be held at St Thomas More Catholic Church, Gloucester Road, Mt Maunganui on Wednesday 4th January at 1pm. This will be followed by interment thereafter in the Veteran’s section at Pyes Pa Cemetery in Tauranga. In lieu of flowers please make a donation to St Vincent De Paul Society. Messages to the Kruse family c/o P.O.Box 650, Tauranga 3144.

JOINES, Douglas William. RNZN 11492. Died 23 December 2022 aged 93. Loved Father and Father in the law of Mervyn and Helen, Robert and Jayne, Dianne Murphy and Heather and Richard Fussell. Reunited with Molly. A private cremation has taken place.

LUCINSKY Rex William 16774 Able Radioman (ARD) crossed the bar 24 December 2022 – A celebration of Rex’s life will be held at the Hamilton Park Crematorium Chapel, 395 Morrinsville Road, Newstead on Saturday 31st December at 11.00 am. Correspondence to the Lucinsky family C/- PO Box 276 Hamilton 3240. Woolertons’ Funeral Home FDANZ. Rex served in TAMAKI, PHILOMEL, OTAGO, ROYALIST, IRIRANGI, MARORO, WAKEFIELD and INVERELL. Rex joined the RNZN in January 1960 and left in August 1969.

BRAMLEY, (NEE HORSFORD) MELVA MARY. NZW0512, WRNZNS WWII (44-46). Passed away peacefully in her 100th year. Much loved wife of the late Maurice. Loving mother and mother-in-law of Marilyn, Avryl, Lester and Christine. Loving nana of seven grandchildren and one great-grandchild. A service to celebrate Melva’s life will be held at the Kaeo Cemetery, 27 Cemetery Road, Kaeo on Wednesday 21st December at 1.30 pm

HUNTER, Ian Alexander: CB (Rear Admiral Retired) Passed away Thursday 8th December 2022 at Charles Fleming Retirement Village. Beloved husband of Hilary. Loved father of Adrian and Jeremy, and Grandad to Mihali, Colin and Emelie. Thank you to the staff at Charles Fleming for your time and care for Ian. As requested by Ian, a private cremation has taken place.

SEARS, Leonard Arnold Charles RNZN Service R528854 (Onion). Passed away on Saturday 10 December 2022, in his 83rd year. Dearly loved husband of Colleen. Loved father and father-in-law of Kim and Chris, Alison and Graham, and Robert and Shelley. Poppy of Jai, Levi, Chaise, Madison, Kiera, and Lexi the dog. A service to celebrate Leonard’s life will be held in The North Harbour Chapel of Dil’s Funeral Services, 185 Schnapper Rock Road, Albany on Wednesday 21 December at 10.30 am, followed by interment in the RSA section of NSMP Cemetery.

ROBB Karaitiana Nihata JCO 19904 RNZN. Joined Jan 1970 It is with much regret that I announce the passing of my younger brother. Surrounded by family in Brisbane at 01:30 this morning. A long battle with Cancer right to the very end. Chris, as he was known will be cremated and his ashes will be shared with his wife June, and his twin sister Hinemoa. Sleep the long sleep brother. No more pain.

DALLARD Margaret 3RD OFFICER, NZW1430. It is with a heavy heart I have been asked to make this post this morning my great friend, with whom I am so glad I spent time last weekend, Margaret CTB this morning, in Wellington. A memorial service will take place in the New Year. Rest in peace, my D.O. my Matron of Honour my great friend.

HEWITSON, Mathew David (Dave). CPOSTWD S20509, Joined 1/72 Aged 66 Our darling Dave passed away suddenly but peacefully on Sunday 4 December 2022, b. 13 December 1955, with family by his side. Adored and dearly loved husband and best friend of Corina. Treasured father and father-in-law of Melissa, David and Rochelle, Avyn, Amber, and Daniel. Much loved and proud granddad of Ty and Luca. Loved son, son-in-law, brother and brother-in-law, uncle, and dear friend to so many. A service to celebrate Hewy’s life will be held in The North Harbour Chapel of Dil’s Funeral Services, 185 Schnapper Rock Road, Albany on Friday 9 December at 11.00 am, followed by private cremation. The service can be viewed via the following livestream link https://www.dils.co.nz/tributes/?funeral=rIIH6