FUNERALS & TRIBUTES

Sadly Bob passed away on 21 August 2026. A loved Dad to his children Cathy and Mark. A fun spirited man who will be missed by all. He will be lovingly remembered by Kathryn and his grandchildren. A service to celebrate Bob's life will be held at 641 Pukapuka Road, Warkworth on Tuesday 25 August 2026 at 11.00am. All communications to hello@besoul.co.nz

WGCDR (Retd) RNZAF Passed away peacefully at Summerset Falls Warkworth on 21 August 2026, aged 95 years. Dearly loved husband of Jane. Loved father of Philip and Elizabeth, father in law of Jan and Steve. Devoted Grandfather to Kearsley and Jack Cranston, and Steven Beechey. Super proud great grandfather to Indi-Rose and Carter. As to Barry’s wishes a private cremation has been held. May your Spirit find peace in the land that shaped you, and may your ancestors welcome you with love. You will always be with us in our hearts.

(nee Kelsey) Died 23 August 2026 at Warkworth Hospital after a brave illness, aged 91. Loving wife to the late Ralph for 70 years. She is survived by four children Keith & Diane, Raewyn & Bruce, Lesley & Paul, Alan & Sharon, and 10 grandchildren and 15 great grandchildren. A service for Joy will be held at the Wellsford Memorial RSA, 1 Olympus Road, Wellsford on Friday 28 August 2026 at 12.00pm. In lieu of flowers you may wish to donate to Wellsford Hospice, a charity Mum supported for many years. Communications to hello@besoul.co.nz A livestream will be available to view here, and to leave a tribute please click on the Tribute Wall and sign in with your email as a Guest.

Passed away suddenly at home on 14 August 2026, aged 76. Loved wife of Ian. Loved sister of Colin, and the late Jack, Faye, and Jenny. Loved mother and mother in law of Shane, Daniel, Anthony and Jaimie, Evan and Anna, and the late Bruce. Loved grandma to her 11 grandchildren and 8 great grandchildren. A private cremation has been held. A memorial service for Gail will be held at Warkworth RSA, 28 Neville Street, Warkworth on Friday 21 August 2026 at 1.00pm. All messages to the family C/- besoul Funerals at hello@besoul.co.nz

SAWELL, GRAHAM ALLAN 25 April 1955 to 10 August 2026 Sadly Graham passed peacefully at home with his loving family by his side, on 10 August 2026. Much loved husband and best friend of Kathy. Dad to Sarah, Richard, and Gemma. Friend to Darran, KC, Vee, and Parker. The family would like to thank North Shore Hospital Haematology Team, NSH Ward Wha Nurses, and Warkworth Hospice for their care along Graham’s journey. Graham’s farewell will be held on Tuesday 18 August at 1.00pm at The Stables, 1151 Leigh Road, Matakana Country Park. In lieu of flowers donations please to Harbour Hospice Warkworth. A livestream will be available to view here and to leave a tribute please click on the Tribute Wall and sign in with your email as a Guest.

Passed away on 11 August 2026 at Auckland City Hospital, aged 80. Loved husband of the late Ellen. Loved brother of Trish and Ross. Loved father and father in law of Dallas and Murray, and Howard and Mary. Loved Pop of Devon, Joel, Ruby, Ben, Grace, and Joe. A service to celebrate Mike's life will be held at Mahurangi Rugby Club, A and P Showgrounds, State Highway 1, Warkworth on Monday 17th August 2026. Kickoff at 2.30pm. To be followed by private cremation. Mike can be viewed at Puhinui House, 19 Puhinui Ave, Warkworth from Friday evening to Sunday evening. A livestream will be available to view here, and to leave a tribute please click on the Tribute Wall and sign in with your email as a Guest. Please Note: We now wish to advise the service will be held outside on the Number 1 field. There are limited seats available, however please feel free to bring a picnic blanket, and an umbrella in case of inclement weather. Thank you.

Passed away peacefully on 10 August 2026 at home surrounded by family, aged 88. Loved partner of the late Carol Barnes and survived by his former wife Elaine Pearse. Loved brother to Natalie Wheeler, and Philip Jones. Loved father and father-in-law of Angela and Chris, Amanda and Craig, and Tania and Stephane. Loved Grandad of Ben, Lily, and Chloe. According to David’s wishes a private family service will be held. To leave a tribute please click on the Tribute Wall and sign in with your email as a Guest.

Died peacefully at Evelyn Page Retirement Village on 10 August 2026 after a courageous battle with blood cancer. Dearly loved husband of Beatrice for 60 years. Loved father and father in law of Tim and Richelle, Fiona and Byron, Stephen and Robyn. Cherished Grandad to eight grandchildren and two great grandchildren. The family would like to acknowledge with special thanks the care given to Terry by Sue and David from the Anglican Church, the Nursing Staff at North Shore Hospital, Nurses and Caregivers at Evelyn Page, and the wonderful team at Harbour Hospice. A private cremation has been held. A service to celebrate Terry’s life is to be held at Christ Church, 43 Percy Street, Warkworth on Saturday 15 August at 2pm. Terry has requested that all attending should be dressed in colourful attire. In lieu of flowers, donations please to Hospice Red Beach. Messages for the family may be sent to: Nuthall Family, C/- besoul Funerals at hello@besoul.co.nz or to leave a tribute click on the...

It is with great sadness we share the passing of Carol, who died at home surrounded by family on 7 August 2026 after a long battle with cancer, aged 76. Born on 28 August 1949, daughter of the late Derek and Eileen Beck of Prescot, Lancashire, UK. Dearly loved wife of Tim for 52 years. Much loved mother of Victoria, Edward, and Alice. Grandma to Thomas, Amelia, Benjamin, Nico, and Alec. A memorial celebration of Carol’s life will be held at besoul Funerals, 12 Gumfield Drive, Warkworth on Friday 14 August 2026 at 10am. A livestream will be available to view here and to leave a tribute please click on the Tribute Wall and sign in with your email as a Guest.

Our dearest mother Dawn Olsen of Warkworth, at 97, now joining her beloved husband Roald Olsen, and twin Colleen Atkins. She passed peacefully at Warkworth Hospital surrounded by family and the wonderful staff. Dawn was a loving light, always welcoming, vivacious, and a talented light operatic singer. She brought joy to many. Will be hugely missed by her children David, Richard, Margaret, and John and all her adored grandchildren and great grandchildren. She was all about family. A Memorial Service (for family and friends) will be held at besoul Funerals, 12 Gumfield Drive, Warkworth on Tuesday 28 July at 2pm. You will be able to view the livestream here and to leave a tribute please click on the Tribute Wall and sign in with your email as a Guest.