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Loading...HAWKE, Janet Anne:
10 February 1945 – 14 July 2026
Passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loving family. Dearly loved daughter of the late Jessie and Eric Cox. Loved sister and sister-in-law of Ian, Roy and Don, Jocelyn, and their families. Treasured and devoted wife of the late Alan Ernest Hawke. Much loved Mum and Grandma of Roger, Gina and Bowie; Brendon, Claire and Bodhi; Greg, Karla, Mecayla, and Matt.
Forever in our hearts.
Messages to the Hawke family may be sent to 98b Avanda Ave, Christchurch 7615, or left on Janet's tribute page at distinctfunerals.co.nz
HENDERSON, Miles Robert:
3/01/1961 - 13/07/2026On July 13, 2026, in his beloved home "Two Creeks", surrounded by his family; aged 65 years. Much loved by his partner Phillipa, loved Dad of Kent and Hannah, and Eliot and Emily, adored "Popsie" of Harvey, Stella, and Savannah; Noah, and Finley. Cherished by Brad and Julie, Matt and Meg and their children, Isla-Rose; Murphy, and Zinny. Best mate of Ash the sheepdog and devoted Dad of Polly Bassett. A service to celebrate Miles' life will be held in Hope and Sons Chapel, 523 Andersons Bay Road, Dunedin at 2pm on Saturday, July 18, followed by private cremation. Messages can be left on Miles' page, where there is a link to the service.
Acknowledgements and Memoriam's:
MURRELL, Ricky:
Ayear has passed, and I still only see you in my dreams. I know you are closer to all of us now than ever before. I know you are at peace, but we are the ones who are hurting because we can't hear your voice, and I can't see your beautiful eyes shining back at me. Honey, everyone loves you. You have been constantly remembered, and your memory has been honored in so many ways. You accomplished far more than you ever thought you did. Over this past year, I have learned that death is not a punishment. Otherwise, what would be the purpose of this precious thing we call life? Just as Pat taught you not to be afraid of dying, you have now taught me the same. You would be so proud of your children and our precious grandchildren. You would be proud of your siblings, your wonderful friends, and our family. It is only by God's grace that I am still standing, and it is through Him that I know we will be together again.
Te amo, today and always.