
73 Entries
Rob Harding
January 17, 2026
Deepest sympathy to Albert and the Dettling family at this sad time. Robin and Chris Harding Whangarei
Colm and Gaynor Tierney
January 17, 2026
Our condolences to Albert and all the Dettling family.
I will always remember Mary with a smile on her face, always happy and willing to give a hand whenever our family needed it.
Mary and Albert done a lot of catering for us over the years my 21st birthday being one I'll always remember.
You will be greatly missed by everyone who knew you .
Sorry we couldn't be there for the funeral, sending our love and blessings from afar.
Colm ,Gaynor and kids Tierney
Richard & Lynley Wagner
January 16, 2026
Dear Albert and family
Please accept our deepest sympathy on the loss of your beloved Mary. We are sorry to have missed the funeral.
Richard & Lynley Wagner from the Taranaki Swiss Club
Joy Hosking
January 15, 2026
Our deepest sympathy to the Dettling and Kowalewski families in their sad passing of Mary.
Thinking of you all just now.
Keith and Joy Hosking
Colleen Burr
January 15, 2026
I am saddened to hear of your loss. My condolences to Albert and family.
Alana, Aidan & Roselin Tierney
January 15, 2026
Mary will be remembered as an incredible loving lady that our family had the absolute privilege of knowing
To Albert & all of the Dettling & Kowalewski families, we send you our deepest condolences.
I will never forget the incredible support Mary & Albert were to our family after our Mum, myself & my three younger siblings were badly injured in a car accident at Midhurst many years ago. Mary never stopped loving on us all even with her own busy family - her 7 boys & Albert whom she adored - & farm to care for as well.
An absolute power house of a woman, Mary´s legacy will grow on forever strong. On behalf of my parent´s Aidan & Roselin & our family, all our love & prayers. We will treasure forever our fond memories of Mary
Cecelia Stachurski
January 15, 2026
My prayers and sympathy to Albert and families on your sad loss of dear Mary, I worked with her when she was doing the Kovaleski family tree books, She was a remarkable lady and very much loved, So sorry I was not able to make her funeral, will always have lovely memories of her R.I.P.
Maryanne Butler
January 15, 2026
We were cousins via the Butler family so sad to hear you had been ill Mary you were a special, loving and caring person. RIP.
Maryanne
Heidi Nolly
January 15, 2026
Deepest sympathies to Albie and family. Mary was a lovely woman, always willing to help out others. Rest in Peace.
Isabel
January 15, 2026
Condolences to the family
Richard & Lynley
January 15, 2026
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Jill Meyer and family
January 15, 2026
So very sad to hear of Mary's passing. Our prayers are with you Albert and family.
Stratford A&P Assn
January 15, 2026
Mary, remembered for being long term supporter. Our thoughts go out to Albert and family.
Burkhart
January 15, 2026
Condolences to Albert and family
We will miss Mary's posts of her garden and the mountain
Mary will be dearly missed
Bernie and Donna Burkhart
Lynne Robertson
January 15, 2026
I was a new bride to York Road 48 years ago and Mary made me so welcome. I also had the privilege of working with her on daffodil day for many years.Mary will be sadly missed not only by her family but also the wider community. Deepest sympathy to Albert and family.
Alan Manning
January 15, 2026
Our deepest sympathy and condolences to Albert and the Dettling family.
Stratford Table Tennis Club.
Suzanne and Dan Tommasso(neeRichards)
January 14, 2026
Rest in Peace Mary, and may You be OK Albert sorry for your sad loss Mary was A lively woman you be so proud if her
Vince family
January 14, 2026
Sorry to hear the passing of Mary
We as a family first meet Mary at pioneer village Cafe when we use to hold meetings their after closing she also catered for the clubs dinners and our daughters wedding she a lovely and wounder lady and azing cook ... our love to all family
Rachael Grady
January 14, 2026
Sending sincere sympathy to the family as Mary finds peace from her battle with illness. She was a remarkable person who showed such courage and strength and has had such an impact on so many lives in our community. RIP Mary following a life of hard work and giving to others.
Bruce Knowles
January 14, 2026
Condolences to Albert and family with the passing of Mary. A very active and respected community member.
Lynda Ricketts
January 14, 2026
Deepest sympathy to David, Susan and all the Kowalewski family. Mary will be sadly missed by you all. Sorry we cannot be with you as you farewell Mary. RIP.
Michael & Helen Kowalewski
January 14, 2026
So shocked & sorry about Mary's passing, she is a cousin, neighbor, friend, family. Mary kept the family together with all the hard work she had done recording the family history.
Barbara Digby
January 14, 2026
Sorry to hear that Mary has passed away, she was such a lovely fantastic lady who would do anything for you . Rest in peace
Kelly Burkhart
January 14, 2026
Sorry to hear of Mary's passing she will be missed by all.
Chris & Kelly Burkhart
Liam & Sophie Tierney
January 14, 2026
Our sincere condolences to you all on the devastating loss of Mary, a wonderful woman who will be deeply missed.
Albert & Mary were wonderful support to our family as we grew up with all the Dettling lads on our dairy farms as youngsters. We have been blessed to keep the connections over the years & will remember Mary with the love & care she shared with us all.
We are sorry we can´t be there with you to pay our respect in person and send all our love from overseas.
Love from Liam & Sophie, Annabelle, Florence, Freddie & Dexter Tierney in West Sussex, UK
Graeme & Karen King
January 14, 2026
To Gareth and Marie .So sorry to hear the loss of a beautiful mother and mother-in-law and Nana. Words can never help with the loss of a loved one but the help and love of everyone will help you all grief.
Merv Cathy Hooper
January 14, 2026
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow. Merv and Cathy Hooper
Carol Vince
January 14, 2026
Thinking of you at this sad time Condolences to Albert and the extended family Went to High School with Mary and in later years Stratford Runners and Walkers
Fraser ward
January 14, 2026
My condolences to Albert and family,Remember Mary when at York road working for the dettlings farm Mary always was cooking a great breakfest and helping around when I could . Rest in peace Mary
Kevin Tierney
January 13, 2026
My condolences to Albert and family,remember Mary well when I was growing up, always ready to lend a hand,
Rest in peace Mary.
Kevin Tierney
Margaret Doyle
January 13, 2026
My sister cere condolances to Albert and family. I remember Mary from Passsionist Family Group. Mary was a hard worker and always had a ready smile and a laugh for everyone. Rest in Peace Mary
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Marilyn Kivell
January 12, 2026
To Albert and all your family, we are sorry to hear of Mary's passing. Our thoughts are with you all. Marilyn Kivell and Family
Adrienne Harris
January 12, 2026
On behalf of the Inglewood Cricket Club we wish to offer our sincere sympathy on the passing of a wonderful cook&caterer. The prize giving at the end of year will not be the same. R.I.P.Mary
Graham &Adrienne Harris
Patron&President I.C.C.
Maurice and Maxine Stieller
January 12, 2026
To Albert and family. We are saddened to hear of Mary´s passing. Our prayers and thoughts are with you at this
Barbara Sharpe
January 12, 2026
Remember my times working behind the counter with Mary at Hospice as a volunteer.
Vaughan & Jill Hughes
January 11, 2026
Pat, Jo and all the Dettling family. Sincere condolences in the sad loss of your family matriarch. She will always be remembered. RIP Mary
Lisa Dixon (Kowalewski)
January 11, 2026
R.I.P Aunty Mary, finally at peace. You will be sorely missed, it has been a privilege to of been your niece. A lovely, kind and caring lady. Taken too soon. xx
Kim and Glen Theyers
January 11, 2026
So sorry to hear if Mary´s passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Kay and Ian Shearer
January 11, 2026
To Albert and Families, thinking of you all on the sad loss of Mary. Take care
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Ruth Schumacher
January 11, 2026
My sincere sympathy to the Dettling and Kowalewski families in the loss of Mary.
Thinking of you all.
Lyn Hartley
January 11, 2026
Albert and family
Really saddened to hear the passing of Mary
Our prayers and thoughts are with you all at this very sad time
RIP Mary
Lyn and Peter Hartley
Daralyn Read
January 11, 2026
Dear Albert and Family, We are saddened to read that Mary has died. I have enjoyed our little catch ups over the past couple of years when getting shrubs off you both. Mary was always welcoming and helpful with a beautiful smile, of which I truly appreciated.
Our deepest sympathy to you all and we are thinking of you at this very sad time.
Love Daralyn Read (Agnew) & Roger Howells & Family
Angela Bryan (nee Espiner)
January 11, 2026
Condolences to Albert and family. So many memories from York Road life, Mary will be missed by many.
Mike Davey
January 11, 2026
Albert and family very sad to read Mary´ s passing. We had such a great relationship all the Ravensdown functions you and Mary catered for I will always remember she was a lovely person ... I will miss her laughter and infectious smile your friend. Mike. Davey
Eltham Smallbore Rifle Club
January 11, 2026
The condolences of the ESBRC to Roger and family on the sad loss of Mary. May you find peace in your memories
Jenny bisley
January 11, 2026
Thinking off all the family at this sad time. I have very special memories off Aunt Mary when we visited her on the farm many years ago till now. Rest in peace Aunt.
Rose & Peter Bayly
January 11, 2026
Very sad to read of Marys passing Albert..sending our sympathy to you and all your family at this sad time x
Lyn Taunt and family
January 11, 2026
To Albert and family sorry to hear of Mary's passing.
Thinking of you all at this sad time.
Bryce and Denise Meier-Pope
January 11, 2026
To Albert and family so sorry to read of Mary´s passing. Thinking of you all as you now navigate life without her beautiful presence. Her vibrant energy will be missed by many. Rip Mary
Pauline Stanford
January 11, 2026
So sorry to hear of your loss. Our condolences to Albert and family. Des and Pauline Stanford.
Bruce Walker Tauranga South
January 11, 2026
RIP MARY..my condolences Albert and all of the families..Part of our great Stratford Running family has now passed...
Gail and Jonathan keegan
January 11, 2026
To Albert and all the family so sorry to hear about Mary´s passing . A hard working great cook lovely kind lady Gail and Jonathan Keegan and families.RIP
Kaz
January 11, 2026
To Albert and all of the family she cherished so greatly, my love and thoughts are with you during this sad time. A lovely and special lady that I have fond memories of. RIP Mary ❤
Doug & Joanne Robinson
January 11, 2026
Special thoughts and prayers to the Dettling family. Mary was a wonderful kind lady who will be missed by so many of us. RiP Mary.
Helen Smith
January 11, 2026
Albert and family please accept my sincere condolences on the passing of Mary. I met her when I started working at St Joseph´s
Michelle Kennard
January 10, 2026
Our deepest condolences to Albert and Family. So sorry to hear of Mary's passing xox
Kerin and Aidan Schumacher
January 10, 2026
To Albert and the Dettling siblings
So sorry to read of Mary´s passing. Always nice to talk to when we met up.
Deborah Clough
January 10, 2026
Albert and family, we are so sorry to see that Mary has passed away. Mary was a neighbour, a friend and a caterer for many of our family do's. She will be very much missed by you all. Love from Stephen and Deborah Clough
Jo Stallard
January 10, 2026
Mary was a stalwart supporter of Stratford and its unique heritage. Her enthusiasm and commitment for the Stratfords of The World was undeniable.
M Y Chainey
January 10, 2026
To Albert and family
Sincere condolences to you all.
From Eric and Michelle Chainey
Alan Chainey
January 10, 2026
Albert and family
Please accept our deepest condolence with the passing of Mary
Alan ,Shelly and Rusty Chainey
Beverley Cousins
January 10, 2026
Sincere condolences Albert & Family.
Have lovely memories of Mary when we lived in Stratford. May she R.I.P. The Cousins Family
Ian & Frances Jenkins
January 10, 2026
Sending our love and support to Albert and all your family.
Keep strong for each other.
We always enjoyed your visits to us when you were staying in Turangi.
Albert if in our area please keep visiting.
RIP Mary.
Katrina Knowles
January 10, 2026
Condolences to Albert and family.
Such a spirited busy lady she will be missed by many
Katrina
Liz & Paul Sunman
January 10, 2026
Our condolences to Albert and all the family. Mary was someone we could always count on. A special Lady never to be forgotten.
Liz & Paul Sunman
Karen Jordan
January 10, 2026
Sincere condolences to the Dettling and Kowalewski family for the loss of beautiful Mary. Such a special soul leaving behind a legacy of love and family.
May she rest in peace.
Joe&Sandra Hiestand
January 10, 2026
Our condolences to Albert and family,Mary was a cousin to my cousins I new well,blessings to her family
Bron Muir
January 10, 2026
Very saddened to hear of Mary´s passing. An amazing lady who will be so missed. All our love and thoughts are with you all
Phill and Bronwyn Muir and family
Bev & Stew
January 10, 2026
Albert & families Sorry to hear about Mary. Thinking of you all at this sad time.Just remember the lovely special things you have of her .Sorry we away
Colleen & Gary Hoyle
January 10, 2026
Our thoughts and love go to Mary's family such a lovely lady may she rest in peace xx
Deborah Clough
January 10, 2026
Awww Albert and family, we are so very sorry to hear of Mary's passing. A neighbour, a friend and a caterer of many of our family do's. Rest in Peace Mary, your work is done. You will be very much missed. Stephen and Deborah Clough
Roger and Jenny Hignett
January 10, 2026
So very sorry to hear of your loss.Amazing memories you have can never be taken away.
January 14, 2026
Members of the Taranaki Swiss Club offer their deepest sympathy to Albert and family following the passing of our long-standing, loyal and supportive member, Mary. Club members please wear your costumes for a guard of honour.
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