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GRAHAM, Murray Francis:
Passed away Tuesday 17th of March in Taupo after a courageous battle aged 70 years. Beloved husband of Bronwyn, loving Father of Mirae and Mike, Aaron and Jaya, and Andrew. Poppa to Eli, Emmie, and Eden. Loved son of *Dot and *Bill, loved brother and brother in law of Dianne and Pat Blair, Bob and *Susan, Wendy and Gary Blair, Donna and Wayne Hunt, Sandra and Gordon Johnson, Janine Graham, and Allie and Ross Simpson. Loved Uncle and Great Uncle to his nieces and nephews. Murray’s service will be held in Taupo on Sunday 22nd of March.
* Denotes deceased.
LLOYD, Colleen:
After a long life as a champion of all she loved, Colleen passed peacefully, surrounded by family, on Tuesday, March 18, 2026; aged 94 years. Beloved wife of the late Ian, a very much loved mother and mother-in-law to Alan and Barbara, Trevor and Joan, Phil and Lyn, Maureen and Tom, Diane, Graeme and Kate, special Nanna to Ben, Anna, Courtney, Alice, Melanie, Gareth, Aimee, Hannah, Mick, Grace, Kanoa, Ruby, Connie and Gretchen, much loved and loving Great-Nanna to Thomas, Liam, Hazel, Henry, Harrison, Sienna, Freddy and Nikau. Special thanks to all staff at Golden View Cromwell for your wonderful care. We welcome all to join us for a reflection and celebration of Colleen's life in the Cromwell Catholic Church, 2 Sligo Street, at 1.00pm on Wednesday, March 25, followed by burial at Cromwell cemetery. Live-stream at affinityfunerals.nz. Colleen has requested no flowers, thank you.
RITCHIE, Joyce "Lena":
Passed away unexpectedly at her home, on Wednesday, 18th March, 2026, aged 94 years. Loved daughter of William* and Aggie* of Maitland. Loved sister of Betty*, Jean*, Bert*, John*, Arthur*, Nellie*, Anne*, and Jimmy*. Much loved and cherished Aunty, great Aunty, and great great Aunty of all her nieces and nephews. A service to celebrate Lena's life will be held at Southern Funeral Home, Hokonui Drive, Gore, on Tuesday, 24th March, at 1pm, followed by light refreshments, before leaving for the interment at Charlton Park Cemetery. Livestream link available at southernfuneralhome.co.nz - Messages to 213 Glendhu Road, RD4, Gore 9774. (*denotes deceased)
Acknowledgements and Memoriam's:
GAGE, George:
My Sweetie,
Ten years gone and I still have so much of you in my heart.
Still My Sunshine, Still Loved Infinity Plus 1.
- Sandra.
KEY, Kim-Marie (née Clark):
2.2.1969 – 20.3.2014
It’s been twelve long years since you left us, And we all miss your Kimmer hugs, And your love for us was always unconditional. We know that your spirit is still watching over us, And we feel your angel arms around us Especially when we have had a rough day. Yesterday 19th March, you have had your dad with you for one year. Hope you are having some fun times together. And now dad Johnny’s twin brother Jimmy has joined you March 6th 2026. We know life goes on, but you were the main ingredient of our family recipe, and life just doesn’t have the same flavour without you here. Our love always beautiful one. Mum, Ross, Doug, Nathan, and family, and Uncle Warren. XXXXXX God Bless.