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Funerals
BIESIEK Kevin Iden:
Went to be with his Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ suddenly on Sunday evening, 15 December 2019 while sitting in his armchair.
Precious and deeply loved husband of Carolyn (nee Hiestand) for almost 47 years.
Dearly loved Dad of Tony, Heidi and Nathan Andrews, and the late Nicholas.
Adored Poppa of Chrissie, Kurt, Stefanie, and Keller; Jacob, and Kyle.
Messages to the Biesiek family can be left on Kevin’s tribute page at eagars.co.nz/kevin.
A celebration of Kevin’s life will be held at Eagars Te Henui Chapel, 174 Lemon Street, New Plymouth on Friday 20 December 2019 at 2pm, followed by a private cremation.
“For God so loved the world that He gave His only Son, Jesus, that whoever believes in Him shall not perish, but have eternal life” John 3:16.
PATON, Joan Ellen (nee Farquhar):
Peacefully at Te Rangimarie Hospice early hours of Wednesday morning on the eve of her 88 th birthday, 18 December 2019. Dearly loved wife of Owen. Cherished mum and mother in law of Vicki & Tony Baxter, Donna & Ian Meuli, Philip & Dawn, and Sharon & Rob Needs. Adored Nana of Jeremy, and Brendon; Nicholas, and Anna; Libby, and CJ. Special great nana of Amber, and Cameron.
Donations to Hospice Taranaki would be appreciated and may be left at the service.
All messages to the Paton Family may be left on Joan’s tribute page eagars.co.nz/joan.
A service to celebrate Joan’s life will be held at Eagars Te Henui Chapel, 174 Lemon Street, New Plymouth on Monday 23 December 2019 at 10:30am, followed by a burial at Mangapouri Cemetery.
MULLER, Brian Leo (Jazz):
Peacefully at Telford Lifecare & Village on Thursday 12 December 2019 aged 77. Loved son of Michael and Mary Clara (both deceased). Much loved brother of Anne, Tony, Ida, Alice, Frank, Joe, Tom, James, John, Albert, Michael and Donald (all deceased). Loved and respected uncle of his nieces and nephews.
Messages to the Muller family may be left on Brian’s tribute page at eagars.co.nz /jazz
A service for Jazz will be held at the Stratford Eltham Rugby Club, Orlando St, Stratford on Tuesday 17 December at 11am. A private cremation will follow.
COUTTS, Paula Michelle (nee Goston):
Suddenly at home on Tuesday, 10 December 2019 aged 37. Adored soul mate of Adrian. Doting and cherished mum of Baxter, Audrey, and Marlow.
Donations to the Women’s Refuge would be appreciated and may be left at the service.
All messages to the Coutts family may be left on Paula’s tribute page at eagars.co.nz/paula.
A service to celebrate Paula’s life will be held at Eagars Te Henui Chapel, 174 Lemon Street, New Plymouth on Monday 16 December 2019 at 2pm followed by a private cremation.
WHITTINGTON, Pamela Vivienne (Formerly Berry):
Peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family on Thursday, 28 November 2019 aged 77. Loved wife of Maurice. Much loved mum of Brenden & Mandy, Robin & Lucy, Carmen & Dave, and the late Medene. Adored sister of Lynne, and Barbara. Cherished Nan & Nana of Luke, Adam, Matthew, and Emma; Toby, Emma, and Elsie; Joshua, Kurt, and Chad. Great-grandmother of Nevaeh, Olivia, Zoey, Kyah, Macy, Adalyn, Ethan and Elijah.
In preference to flowers donations to the Hospice Taranaki would be appreciated and may be left at the service.
Messages to the Berry Family may be left on Pam’s tribute page at eagars.co.nz/pam.
A service to celebrate Pam’s life will be held at the Taranaki Crematorium, Junction Road, New Plymouth on Tuesday 3 December 2019 at 1pm.
PERRY Andrew (Andy)
Suddenly at home in Ashburton on Thursday 21 November 2019.
Dearly loved son of the late Jack and Thora. Much loved brother of Jonathan and Raewyn, Daniel, Oliver, Keren and Greg Earp.
Loved uncle of his niece and nephews.
Andy was fun loving, good natured and a generous brother and uncle.
Messages for Andrew’s family may be left on his tribute page at www.eagars.co.nz/andrew .
A memorial service for Andrew will be held at 11am Tue 26 Nov at the Hinds Rugby Football Club Rooms , Hinds Domain, Ashburton.
A further service to farewell and celebrate Andrew’s life will be held at Jonathan and Raewyn’s home - 175 Cheal Road, Ngaere, Stratford on Tuesday 3 December 2019 at 11.00am, followed by a private burial at Kopuatama Cemetery.
GAINES Peter Fahey:
Peacefully at Jean Sandel Retirement Village on Tuesday 26 November 2019, aged 86.
Loved husband of Joan and father of Phillipa and Barbara, Catherine and Alastair, Simon and Kate, and his grandchildren James, Samuel, Isabel, Victoria, and Patrick.
Special thanks to the staff at Jean Sandel for their care of Peter.
Messages to the Gaines family may be left on Peter’s tribute page at eagars.co.nz/peter.
A Funeral Mass for Peter will be held at St Joseph’s Catholic Church, Powderham Street, New Plymouth on Saturday 30 November 2019 at 11am, followed by a private cremation.
Sydney Arthur Baker (Syd)
Peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family on Friday 22 November 2019 aged 65. Adored soulmate of Jenny for 47 years. Adored and treasured Dad of Dawn and Glen, Kim and Craig, and Ben and Kat. Cherished Pop Pop of Grace, Jacob, Quinn and Matea. Donation to Hospice Taranaki would be appreciated and may be left at the service. Messages to the Baker family may be left on Syd’s tribute page at eagars.co.nz/syd. A service to celebrate Syd’s life will be held at the Uruti Community Hall, Mokau Road on Monday 25 November 2019 at 2:30pm, followed by a private cremation.
