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Notices & public farewells

Roselea Joan Ticehurst

30 July 1949 ~ 11 November 2025

TICEHURST, Roselea Joan. Née Vernall.
Peacefully, on Tuesday 11 November 2025 at Wairarapa Hospital, surrounded by her family.
Loving mother of Barry, Lee, Donna, and Tracey.
Cherished Nanna of Mellissa, Kelly, Gemma, and Ashton, and all her great grandchildren.
Loved and respected by her close family; Ashley, Jackie, Murray, Mata, Sheryl, and Cayn.
In accordance with Roselea’s wishes a private family service has taken place.

Nancye Veronica Hourigan

HOURIGAN, Nancye Veronica Passed away peacefully on Tuesday, 18th November 2025 at Glenwood Masonic. Loved wife of the late John. Loved mother and mother-in-law of Anne & Keith (dec) McLeod, Stephen & Kirsty, Kevin, Bryan (Harpo) & Kim (dec), Pete & Bronny, David & Karen, Sharon & Richard Clatworthy. Loved nana and great grandmother. Messages to Nancye’s family may be posted to 64 Matahiwi Road, RD 8, Masterton. A family Mass was held for Nancye on Saturday 22 November 2025.

Rosewood on Saturday 22 November 2025

Eric Richard Kenny

30 November 1926 - 18 November 2025

KENNY,Eric Richard.
Service No. 663183. Corporal. J Force.

30.11.1926 – 18.11.2025
Dearly loved husband of the late Kath.
Dearly loved father and father-in-law of Peter and Ann, David, Helen and Tony,Paul and Lin, Michelle, Trish and John, and Sean and Wendy.
Greatest Pa to his 24 Grandchildren; 47 great grandchildren; and 9 great greatgrandchildren.
A special thank you to the staff at Wairarapa Village for their exceptionalcare of Eric.
Donations to Kahukura Palliative Care would be appreciated and may be left atthe service.
Messages to Eric’s family may be sent C/- PO Box 2055, Masterton 5842.
A service to celebrate Eric’s life will be held at the Marist Rugby Clubrooms,161 Dixon Street, Masterton on Friday 21 November at 2.00pm.
Followed by private cremation.

Manaligod, Mar Sylvester (MS)

Aged 40

On 3 November 2025 as a result of an accident. Aged 40 cherished husband of Joana. Dearly loved father of Miguel, Manuel, and Marco. Loved son of Lourdes and the late Silvestre. Loved brother of Mervin, Melody, and Maureen. Much loved son-in-law of Julius and Diana Santos and loved by all of the Manaligod and Santos families. Mar was loved by all who knew him especially the JIL family and the MBC family.

Service held at The Lighthouse Church - Monday 10 November - 1.30PM, followed by a private cremation.

BAIN, Janice Ruth

Aged 86

At Masterton on 2 November 2025, after a wonderful 86 years of life. Much loved wife of George and dearly loved mother of Richard, Diana, Krystal and Stephen. Loved grandmother of 8 grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren. Loved sister of Warwick.

A celebration of her life will be held at  St James Church, High Street Masterton - Saturday 8 November - 2.00PM

Patrick Michael McGuire

21 April 1952 - 5 November 2025

Service at Te Ore Ore on Saturday 8 November at 11.00am

Donna Chase

11 February - 4 November 2025

Saturday 8 November 2025 at Hurunui-ō-Rangi Marae

Emma Rose Heathcote

2 February 2009 - 10 November 2025

Tragically taken from us on 10 November 2025 at the tender age of 16. Dearly loved and cherished youngest daughter of Tony and Jenny, adored youngest sister of Amelia and Maddy. Much loved granddaughter of Ross and Shona, Sue and the late Doug, beautiful niece and cousin and loyal to her special friends. Her light touched every life she encountered. In lieu of flowers donations to the Grassroots Trust Rescue Helicopter or the Masterton Riding for the Disabled would be greatly appreciated.

Emma's service will be held on Saturday, 15 November at Solway College, Fleet Street, Masterton at 1pm. There will be a livestream of the funeral and Emma's service will be followed by a private cremation.

Kay Cranston

9 October 1943 - 13 November 2025

Passed away peacefully on 13 November 2025.  Dearly loved wife of Bob for 62 years.  Loved Mum of Sue and Gayle, Nana of Madison and Jessie; Emma, Jordan and Shelbi. Adored Great Nana.  As per Kay’s wishes a private cremation has been held.  Please contact the family if you wish to attend her memorial service.

Michael David Warman

on 12 November 2025 peacefully at Lansdowne Court Masterton aged 79. Loved brother of Samantha (UK), and uncle of Sara and Stevie. A private cremation has been held. A Memorial Service will be arranged, request details via email wintergareth53@gmail.com

"When someone you love becomes a memory, the memory becomes a treasure."

Heartfelt reflections from those we've supported

“Your attitude, willingness to accommodate and expertise made the whole process interesting and satisfying rather than bewildering and unpleasant. I’m sure that funeral directors are trained well in terms of organisation and human behaviour but you are exceptional. It was fun at times” - thank you Maz

Judith Fyfe

Heartfelt reflections from those we've supported

Maz and Anna - thank you so much for everything you did to guide and support our family through the sudden and tragic loss of our beautiful boy, your compassion and care was unbelievable. Nothing was ever a problem, you both made a very difficult time so much easier. You will both be forever part of our family and in our hearts.

Zoe

Heartfelt reflections from those we've supported

When our family was faced with the sudden loss of our loved one, the care and guidance we received from Maz, Anna and the team at Rosewood Funerals was truly exceptional during the most painful time of our lives.
They listened to our needs and made a difficult time feel a little more bearable. Their attention to detail and genuine empathy eased the load we had to bear. Every facet of the service was handled with grace, love, and respect, creating a beautiful space for family and friends to grieve, remember, and celebrate a life gone too soon. We are forever grateful for the kindness and support they provided during such a deeply emotional time.

O’Brien and Dawson Whanau