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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Frank Joseph WALTON

22/03/2024
Passed away suddenly on Friday, March 22, 2024, aged 85 years. Darling and much loved husband of Barbara, most proud father of Amanda and Jacqui, father-in-law of Brendon and Andrew, and loving mentor and Poppa of Noah, Nikau, Taine, and Sydnee. Pop,...
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Margaret (Marg, Margie) Elsie BRUHNS

23/03/2024
On Saturday, March 23, 2024, aged 71 years. Eldest daughter of the late Alice and Jack Bruhns.  Wonderful and loving sister and sister-in-law of the late Joy Turnbull, the late Anne and Andy (Gore), Adrienne and the late Colin (Levin), Julie and Bry...
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Alexa Maude GRIGG

25/03/2024
On March 25, 2024, Alexa Maude, younger daughter of Maurice and Maude Brownlie, dearly loved wife of Thomas Christopher Grigg, loved mother of Tessa, and John, mother-in-law of Drew, and Hilary, grandmother of Harry, Jack and Fiona, Hamish and Georgi...
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Robert (Rob) Fergus RICHARDSON

21/03/2024
On Thursday, March 21, 2024, peacefully at Ngaio Marsh Retirement Village, aged 75 years. Loved husband of Chris, loved Dad of Bronnie and Rick, and Mark and Jude, cherished Papa of Josh, Lily, and Jaymee. Messages may be addressed to: The family of ...
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Lurline Estelle DAVIE

23/03/2024
On March 23, 2024, peacefully at Christchurch Hospital, in her 92nd year. Dearly loved wife of the late Fraser, loved and adored mum and mother-in-law of Murray and Bernie, John and Mary and Faye and Paul Gread, loved Grandma of Jack (deceased) Rosie...
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Jocelyn Frances MUNRO

18/03/2024
(Her Honour Judge Munro, of the District Court of New Zealand):  On March 18, 2024, in Rotorua. Loved and loving partner of Richard Forster, loved sister and sister-in-law of Jill and Bruce Moore (Waipara Springs), loving auntie of Stuart, Daryl and...
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Robert John WILKINSON

23/03/2024
Sadly passed away at his home at Brackenridge Estate, with family by his side, on Saturday, March 23, 2024, in his 71st year. Dearly loved son of Ernest (deceased) and Goldie Wilkinson, much loved brother and brother-in-law of David and Frances, Brya...
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Virginia (Ginnie) Mary DUNLOP

11/03/2024
On Monday, March 11, 2024, at home, aged 76 years. Loved Mum of Woody and Jess, Henry and Jacqui, Hannah and Al, adored Gam of Sam, Will, Lily, Harry, Poppy, Isobella, and Evie, loved sister of Nick, Julian (deceased), and Oliver Matson. Messages may...
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Kenneth (Ken) David MARTIN

17/03/2024
Passed away at Arvada St. Albans, on Sunday, March 17, aged 82 years. Dearly loved Husband of Diane for 60 years, much loved father and father-in-law of Liz and Tim, Kate and Tracy, Andrew and Kim, and Hamish and Victoria, loved Granddad of Amber, Ky...
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Beatrice Catherine IRONSIDE

22/03/2024
Passed away peacefully in Christchurch Hospital on March 22, 2024, aged 95 years.  Beloved wife of Lester (deceased). Dearly loved mother to her 9 children and their families: Simon, Jeremy, David, Nigel, Julian, Andrew, Annabel, Belinda, and Amanda...
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Wayne Ernest ALEXANDRE

24/03/2024
Wayne passed away after a long illness on March 24, 2024, at Christchurch Hospital, aged 77 years. Loving and devoted husband of the late much loved Pauline, Dad and father-in-law of Tammy and Aaron, and Stuart and Alysha, devoted Grandad of Cole and...
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Derek Raymond MOIR

22/03/2024
As a shock to us all, Derek passed away at Christchurch Hospital, on March 22, 2024, aged 82 years. Cherished husband and soulmate of Margaret for 60 years, special dad of Glenn, and Tracey, and father-in-law of Nicki, and Adrian, much loved Poppa of...
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Sydney (Frank) Francis READ

20/03/2024
Passed away peacefully at WesleyCare on March 20, 2024, in his 97  th year. Dearly loved husband of the late Phyl for 74 years. Loving father and father-in-law of Kathleen, Graham and Julie, Lynda and John, David and Dale, Bevan and Priscilla....
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Caroline BEARPARK

16/03/2024
On March 16, 2024, aged 92 years. Beloved mother of David, Rebecca, and Andrew, loved grandmother, and great-grandmother. Messages may be addressed to: The family of the late Caroline Bearpark, c/- PO Box 39001, Christchurch 8545. A funeral service t...
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Robert ‘Bob’ Anthony SYME

06/03/2024
On March 6, 2024, passed away at Burwood Hospital, aged 80 years. Adored husband and best friend of Paula, much loved father and father-in-law of Jared and Amber, Nick and Julia, much loved grandad of Olivia, Ruby; and Emily, loved father and father-...
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Robert (Bob) Miller Kirk

04/03/2024
(J.P., Professor Emeritus of Geography, Deputy Vice Chancellor at University of Canterbury, and Regional Councillor). On March 4, 2024, peacefully, aged 79 years. Dearly loved husband of Judy. Much loved father and father-in-law of James and Imke, D...
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Raymond (Ray) David NEWMAN

13/03/2024
On March 13, 2024, passed away peacefully, surrounded by family, aged 94 years. Beloved husband of the late Rozanne, loving father and father-in-law of De’Arne and Haami, Brenden and Emma, cherished grandfather of Riana, Shardae; Summer, and Hunter...
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Dionne Tracy McLEAN

14/03/2024
Peacefully, after a courageous battle, on March 14, 2024, surrounded by her whanau, aged 56 years. Adored wife of Dave, cherished and supportive mum of Sebastian, and Elle, and a much loved sister, sister-in-law, aunty and cousin. Messages may be add...
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Charles (Charlie) George HEWETT

13/03/2024
Passed away suddenly, on Wednesday, March 13th, 2024, at Christchurch Hospital, aged 70 years. Dearly loved father of Daniel and Ange, and Kelly and Damian, Charlie Pop to Riley, Rosa, Charlie, Holly, and Jed. Much loved brother of Annette and Bob Me...
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