We will assist you to write a notice for the newspaper if you would like us to. Below is an example of what you may wish to consider.


SMITH, Robert Henry (Rob) (late of Newtown) –
On 1 November 2025, peacefully at home, aged 93 years.
Dearly loved husband of..
Loving father and father-in-law of..
Devoted grandfather of..
Brother and brother-in-law of..
Loved by all his wider family and friends.

In lieu of flowers donations to ABC charity would be appreciated and may be made online at ABC charity website.

A service for Rob will be held at the Guardian Funeral Home Chapel, 4 Moorefield Road, Johnsonville on Friday 7 November 2025 at 11:00am, thereafter private cremation.

To live stream Rob’s service or leave a message or tribute please visit www.gfh.co.nz. Cards can be posted 4 Moorefield Road, Johnsonville.

  • If you would like people to send flowers, do not include the statement about donations.

  • You may wish to thank specific people who have been outstanding in their help to you and your family.

  • We recommend for security reasons that residential addresses do not appear in the newspaper. Instead you can use postal address and we will forward mail to you as it arrives.

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