Obituaries

Lorraine Helen McGOWAN

01/01/2024
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Lorraine, on January 1, 2024, surrounded by family, in her 90th year, at Summerset at Wigram. Loved wife of the late Gerald; adored and deeply loved mother of Jacqueline, Matthew, and Rowan (dece...
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Teresa Rosa MACINTYRE

16/04/2024
Passed away at her home,  Summerset at Avonhead Retirement Village, on Tuesday April 16, 2024, aged 87 years. Loved wife of the late Dr Ronald Macintyre, much loved mother and mother-in-law of Duncan and Julie, Corinne and Andrew, and Owen, adored g...
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Judith (nee McKane) Maree HENRY

05/04/2024
On April 5, 2024, peacefully at Christchurch Hospital, aged 80 years. Loved and devoted wife of the late Jim Henry, loved mother and mother-in-law of Belinda and Ian, Maree and James, Milton and Mark, adored granny of Ellen; William, and Lucy. Daught...
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Miriam Frances MUSSON

26/04/2024
Passed away peacefully at The Bellevue on Friday, April 26, 2024, aged 85. Loved mother and mother-in-law of Craig and Pauline, Wayne and Eddye, Darren and Eunice, grandmother of Alana, Campbell, Jasmine, Meg, Samantha, Alex, Emily and Olivia, sister...
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Christopher (Chris) Bryan CADDICK

20/04/2024
On Saturday April 20, 2024, peacefully at Summerset on Cavendish, aged 90 years. Dearly beloved husband of Audrey for 61 years. Much loved Dad, and father-in-law of Michael (deceased), Paul and Kaye, Andrew and Sarah, and Sharon and Simon. Much loved...
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Kenneth Ritchie ANDERSON (MBChB, DCP, FRCPA)

20/04/2024
We are sad to announce the peaceful passing of Ken at home with family, on April 20, 2024, in his 80th year. Cherished and loved husband of Fern.  Dearly loved father of Penny, Tim, Pippa, and Matt, and loved father-in-law of Ivan, Robyn, and Matthe...
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Gordon William RICHARDS

23/04/2024
On April 23, 2024, at Alpine View Lifestyle Village, aged 76 years. Loved and devoted husband of the late Merle, loved and adored Dad of Paul and Vicki, Gary and Nicola, proud and loving Grandad of Jacob, Celyn, Sam, Riley, and their partners Sophia,...
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Zoe Stella HAWKER

25/04/2024
On April 25, 2024, peacefully at Nurse Maude Hospice, aged 17 years. Treasured daughter of Nicky and Courtney, much loved sister of Felix, fur Mum of Gus. Precious granddaughter of Alison and Wayne Hawker, Pam and Tony Street, and Mike Woodgyer. Love...
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David “Dave” John Knox MCDOUGALL

21/04/2024
Passed away peacefully at home in his sleep, on Sunday, April 21st, 2024, in his 83rd year.  Dearly loved husband of the late Carol for 55 years, loved dad of Martine, and Alastair, treasured granddad of Ethan, and Isaac.  Messages may be addressed...
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Richard ‘Ray’: William John EGDEN

23/04/2024
On Tuesday April 23, 2024, as the result of an accident, aged 42 years. Adored husband and teammate of Jane, treasured Dad of Scarlett, Oscar, and Margot, beloved son of John and Sally, loved brother and brother-in-law of Sarah and Earl, and Amanda a...
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Peter Daniel COUCH

10/04/2024
Passed away peacefully at Christchurch Hospital, on April 10, 2024, aged 74 years. A deeply loved and cherished husband of Karen for 52 years, a devoted Dad and father-in-law of David, Michael, and Catherine, Tracey, and Brent. Adored grandad of Sam,...
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Donald “Don” Athol Thomas MEE

20/04/2024
On Saturday April 20, 2024, peacefully surrounded by family. Loved husband of Maureen for 58 years, loved father and father-in-law of Brian and the late Robyn, Jenny and the late Paul, loved son of the late Bowery and Violet, brother of Graham, and N...
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Gerald “Ged” Stephen IRWIN

21/04/2024
On Sunday April 21, 2024, peacefully with family at his side, aged 85 years. Beloved long term partner of Ginny Gardiner, treasured father and father-in-law of Janie and Jim, Warwick, Jude and Rob, Jill and Paul,  Megan and Andrew and the late Owen,...
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Glenn James HARRIS

18/04/2024
On April 18, 2024, aged 58 years,  passed away at Christchurch Hospital, with family by his side. Dearly loved son of the late Bill and Jean, much loved brother and brother-in-law of Billy (deceased) and Joanna, Brent and Wendy, and Christina and Al...
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Ivan George SHASKEY

16/04/2024
On April 16, 2024, passed away at home, aged 93 years. Dearly loved husband of the late Beth, much loved father of Robin, Bruce, Alan, Neil (deceased), Garry, and Lynne-Marie, treasured grandfather of his 16 grandchildren and great-grandfather of his...
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Roberta ‘Ruby’ Tweeddale WALKER

21/04/2024
On Sunday April 21, 2024, Ruby passed peacefully surrounded by family, aged 100 years. She was the dearly loved wife of the late Len Walker and loved mother and mother-in-law of Grant and Maria (Wellington), and Joanne and Murray Jenkins, Nana of Ton...
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Neil RICH

17/04/2024
On Wednesday, April 17, 2024, at home, aged 81 years. Loved husband of Joan, loved Dad and father-in-law of Brendan and Sandy, Janine and Paul, Carolyn and Steve, loved Grandad and Great-Grandad of Letitia, Deon, Courtney, Micaela, Kate, Shelby, and ...
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Michael Cornelius WITTEMAN

19/04/2024
On Friday, April 19, 2024, peacefully at home surrounded by family. Loved husband of Alana, loved father,  father-in-law and best friend of Stephen and Alicia, Robert and Kerryn, adored grandad of Jazmyne and Baxter; Layla and Lorenzo. Loved son, br...
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Edna May GRAHAM

17/04/2024
On April 17, 2024, passed away peacefully at Holmwood Rest Home, with her daughters by her side, aged 96 years.  Dearly loved wife of the late Doug, much loved mother and mother-in-law of Sandra and Tony Pugh, Lindsay (deceased), Brett (deceased), H...
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Marjorie Ivy RAE

16/04/2024
On April 16, 2024, died peacefully after a brave battle with cancer, aged 71 years. Loved and loving mum of Lance Gahan, much loved daughter of the late Audrey and Laurie Rae, loved sister and sister-in-law of Pam and Sam Thomas, Sue and Angus Gallet...
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