It is with great sadness that I inform you that Rev Ian MacLeod passed away Sunday morning 6 August 2023. Ian retired from ministry in parishes and in chaplaincy for both hospital and aged care at the end of 2018.

Ian served in four parishes over 19 years, before resigning for health reasons in 1990 – Bluff (3 years), Inglewood (6 years), Motueka (5 years) and Waihi/Paeroa/Coromandel (5 years). After a break of three years, he was invited to be part-time presbyter at Waimate Methodist, and his work there indicated that he could resume full-time ministry. He was received back into Full Connexion, and stationed at Wainoni in Christchurch. After a few months of supply ministry in the Dunedin Parish, Ian was appointed to the Rangiora-Woodend Parish.

In 2008 he was appointed to a chaplaincy position in Timaru, where he divided his time equally between the Timaru Hospital and three Presbyterian Support aged care homes. Since 2012 he has not worked full-time but has been available on call and as a locum chaplain at the hospital, and as a volunteer chaplain to aged care homes.

Our thoughts and prayers are with his family and friends. His funeral will take place 2pm Friday 11 August at the St Marks Church on the Corner of Somerfield and Barrington Streets.

Any messages of condolence can be sent to Michelle Blake at michelleblake77@gmail.com

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It is with great sadness that I inform you that Rev Russell James passed away peacefully to be with his loved Lord Jesus Christ at Chatswood Rest home during the early hours of Wed 2nd August 2023 aged 89. Russell served as minister in Taupo, Greenmeadows in Napier, Gore and for twenty years at Opawa. A memorial service of his life and thanksgiving will be held at Grace Vineyard church in Ferry Road Christchurch on Wednesday 9th August at 1.30pm.

Any messages of condolence can be sent to andrew.neil.james@gmail.com

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Margaret Hornblow, beloved wife of Rev. Max Hornblow, died on Sunday August 6th. Max was with her at the time and is grateful for all the years they've had together.

Rev Paul Tregurtha will be taking the funeral which is to be at Hills Community Church, Mapua, at 11am this Thursday, August 10th.

We give thanks for her life.

Rev. Kathryn Walters

Te Haahi Weteriana (Methodist Church) District Superintendent

Central South Island and Nelson, Marlborough, West Coast Synods

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It is with sadness that I write to advise you that on Friday July 7th Rev. Dr. Alifaleti Mone died peacefully at Vaiola Hospital in Tonga. We bid farewell to a remarkable individual, a true servant of God, and a pillar of his community. His commitment to his faith was evident in every aspect of his life, and he continually inspired others through his unwavering belief in the power of God's love and grace.

Rev. Dr. Alifaleti Mone, previously the Director for ·Evangelism in the Free Wesleyan Church of Tonga, commenced his ministry in 1988 where he was inducted and designated to the Superintendent where he served five years looking after 17 different congregation under the Auckland Manukau Tongan Parish. Under his guidance, the church flourished, and he shepherded his congregation with humility, grace, and compassion. His ministry was not confined to the Tongans only; he shared fully in the life of the whole Connexion and even further afield.

Rev. Dr. Alifaleti Mone returned to Tonga in 1993 to start his new role as the General Secretary of the by the Free Wesleyan Church Of Tonga until 1998 when he was elected the President of Free Wesleyan Church Tonga, A role he held until his retirement in 2009.

Rev. Dr Alifaleti Mone is survived by his three children Ofa Mone Vaenuku, Rev Tevita Mone and Nunia Mone Ngauamo. The Service for the Former Presidenti of the Free Wesleyan Church of Tonga Rev Dr Alifaleti Mone will be held on Tuesday 18th July in Tonga.

“Na’a mou ikuna ‘I he hā?”
Pea nau tali mai,
“KO e ta’ata’a ne tafea
Ko e ivi ‘o e Lami.”

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It is with great sadness that I inform you that Mrs Rhona Smith passed away 5 July 2023, peacefully at Hospice Marlborough aged 81 years. Rhona was the widow of the late Rev Clive Smith who passed away in 2021.

A private cremation will be held with funeral arrangements to follow.

Messages may be addressed to graemekeith@hotmail.com

We express our love and sympathy to Rhona’s family and friends at this time.

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