Death Notices & Tributes

BISHOP, Pamela Joan: Passed away on 13 October 2026. Beloved wife of the late Dick. Much-loved mother of John, Kim and Mark, and a treasured grandmother and great-grandmother. A private cremation has been held in accordance with her wishes.

VAN HEUVEN, Frank Gerald: Passed away at Waikato Hospital on 13 October 2026. Loving husband of Ida, father of Marcel and Steph, and cherished Opa of Kees, Liam, Amelia and Makaia. A celebration of his life will take place at the Matamata Club on Monday 19 October at 11am.

WEATHERLEY, Valerie Patricia Mae: Passed away peacefully at Linda Jones Retirement Village on 14 October 2026 following a brief illness. Wife of the late Reginald, dearly loved mother of Glenn (deceased) and Mark, and a treasured grandmother.

PRITCHARD, Jill Elizabeth: Passed away peacefully at Waihi Lifecare on 11 October 2026. Beloved wife of Garth and dearly loved mother of Paul, Jonathan and the late Fiona. Remembered by her extended family and loved ones.

RICHARDSON, Bianca Marie: Passed away peacefully at Hospice Waikato on 11 October 2026. Deeply loved wife of Dennis and devoted mother of Courtney and Jessica. Remembered with love by her family and all those whose lives she touched.

JOHNSON, Thelma May: Passed away peacefully in Raglan on 10 October 2026, surrounded by family. Beloved partner of Neville Holgate, treasured mother of Stephen, Sarah and Rhian, and much-loved grandmother of six. A celebration of her life was scheduled for 17 October at the Raleigh Street Christian Centre in Cambridge.

BURGESS, Heather Catherine: Passed away peacefully at Kimihia Rest Home and Hospital in Huntly on 13 October 2026. Dearly loved mother of Denise, Phillip, Kerri and Kaye, and a cherished grandmother and great-grandmother.

CUMPSTONE, Katrina Joy: Passed away at Waikato Hospital on 12 October 2026 following a long illness, surrounded by her loving family. Beloved wife and best friend of Michael, and treasured mother of Nathan, Carl, Max and Holly.

DUGGAN, Maurice John: Passed away on 11 October 2026. Dearly loved husband of Jennifer, father of Cheryl, Graham and Ian, and adored grandfather of Tori, Reid, Amelia and Isla. Fondly remembered by his family and loved ones.

CADMAN, Joy: Passed away peacefully on 12 October 2026, aged 90. Affectionately remembered as Aunty Joy by her loved ones. Her family takes comfort in knowing that her struggle with dementia has come to an end.

PAGE, Shirley Ruth (née Gate): Passed away peacefully in Hamilton on 10 October 2026. Beloved wife of the late Ronald Page, dearly loved mother of Jacqueline, Michele, Gregory and Craig, and treasured grandmother.

CLARKE, Judith Maree: Passed away on 6 October 2026. Beloved wife of the late Dean Clarke. Lovingly remembered by Mitchell, Todd, Andrea, Corbyn, Flynn, sisters Sue and Tracey, and her extended family and friends. A celebration of her life was held at the White Rose Chapel in Hamilton East on 12 October.

PARKINSON, Naomi Sophie: Suddenly on 29 September 2017. Aged 19. Dearly loved daughter of Janice and Tony. Cherished sister of Jonathan. Much loved friend of Hannah, Marie, Michael and many others.