Funeral Notices

Recent notices, along with funeral information for family and friends

Date of passing: Saturday, 31 January 2026
Service venue: In accordance with Phyl’s wishes a private farewell has been held.

Passed away peacefully on Saturday, 31 January 2026 at St John’s Hill Lifecare.
Loved daughter of Fred and Zoe Anderson (deceased) and sister of Merv and Joy Anderson (deceased).
Fond and respected aunty of John; Rodger and Colleen; Jenny; Cath and Tom; Helyn and families.
Loved and special sister cousin, and aunty of Velma and Pete Smith (Australia) and Olwyn and Neil Corrigan (Hawera) and their families.
Special friend to Debra.
We would like to acknowledge the staff of St John’s Hill Lifecare for the kindness and care shown to Aunty Phyl during her time there.
We also acknowledge and appreciate the care and commitment shown to her from Debra.
In accordance with Phyl’s wishes a private farewell has been held.

Dempsey & Forrest
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