Obituaries
William "Bill" John BROOK
28/04/2026
On April 28, 2026, peacefully at Nurse Maude Hospice, aged 88 years. Dearly loved husband of Bev for 62 years, dearly loved father and father-in-law of Sharon and Stephen, Wendy and Andrew, Suzanne (deceased), Stephen and Cathy, and Kevin. Much loved...
Marion “Lyall” GOURLEY
28/04/2026
On Tuesday, April 28, 2026, passed away peacefully in Christchurch, surrounded by family. Dearly loved wife of the late Ross for 70 years. Cherished mother and mother-in-law of Lynsay and John, Hugh and Diana, and John. Beloved grandmother and great-...
Richard Charles HEAL
25/04/2026
Sadly, passed away on Saturday, April 25, 2026, at Charles Upham Retirement Village, aged 90 years. Loved husband of the late Jacqui, loved and treasured father, father-in-law, grandfather, and soon to be great-grandfather. A great friend of many. A ...
Dale Raynor COLE
28/04/2026
Master Mariner. On Tuesday, April 28, 2026, passed away peacefully in Christchurch, surrounded by loving family. Dearly loved husband of Pearl for 61 years. Treasured father and father-in-law of Brett and Young Jo, Moana and Bizzy, and Richard. Treas...
Annette June COCKBURN
26/04/2026
On Sunday, April 26, 2026, aged 86 years. Loved wife of the late Lex, loved Mum and mother-in-law of Paul and Julie, and Helen, loved Nana of James and Hilde, Thomas and Eilish, and Mitchell. Sister and sister-law of Beatrice Mooney (deceased), Olive...
Lesley Lilias CORKIN
26/04/2026
With great sadness, Lesley passed away on Sunday, April 26, 2026, in her 89th year. Dearly loved wife of the late Richard (Dick) Corkin, and loved fiancée to the late Geoff Tuer. Much loved Mum and mother-in-law of Malcolm and Trish, Neville and Bil...
Robin Andrew (Andrew) RADFORD
24/04/2026
Passed away suddenly on Friday, April 24, 2026, doing what he loved, after a brave battle with cancer, aged 64 years. Dearly loved husband of Judy and very proud Dad of his boys Mitchell, and Camren, and friend of Jess. Loved son and stepson of Robin...
William Dudley POYSDEN
15/04/2026
(VRD Retired Commander RNZNVR), (ex NZ Railways) On April 15, 2026, passed away peacefully in Rangiora, in his 99th year. Dearly loved husband of the late Joan, and the late Tricia, loved father and father-in-law of Ruth and John Thompson, Claire Poy...
Mavis Anne Kathryn HACKWELL
24/04/2026
Passed away suddenly on Friday, April 24, 2026, in her 91st year. Dearly loved wife of the late Stan, much loved Mum of Warren, and Dorne, and a wonderful Nanny, Great-Nanny, sister, sister-in-law, mother-in-law, aunt, and a friend to many. Messages ...
Michael James McFadden WILLIAMS
16/04/2026
(Formerly of Ravensbourne) Passed away peacefully in Christchurch, on Thursday, April 16, 2026, aged 75 years. Much loved husband of Suzanne, father and father-in-law of James and Ashleigh, Gregory (deceased), and Caitlin and Michael, and proud Grand...
Peter James MOSS
21/04/2026
On April 21, 2026, peacefully at Christchurch Hospital, aged 91 years. Dearly loved husband of Anne for 60 years, much loved father of Timothy, and Andrew, a loved uncle of his nieces and nephews. The family thanks the doctors and nurses of Ward 19, ...
Julie Claire STEELE
24/04/2026
Died suddenly at home, on Friday, April 24, 2026, in her 64th year. Loved wife of Paul, Mum and mother-in-law of Louise and Logan, and Vanessa and Ben, and special Nana of Olivia, Lucas, and Luna, beloved daughter of Lester and Lois Roberts, daughter...
Anselm Dominic MURPHY
26/04/2026
On Sunday, April 26, 2026, passed away peacefully in Christchurch, surrounded by family. Cherished father and father-in-law of Edward and Janet, Andrea and Mark, and Kevin and Maxine. Beloved grandfather and great-grandfather of Kimberley, Jordan, Je...
Colin HAIR
20/04/2026
On April 20, 2026, passed away after a short illness, surrounded by family, aged 74 years. Loving long term partner of Nancy, dearly loved father and father-in-law of Tess and Perry, stepfather of Glen and Courtney, Lisa, Craig and Ava, loved Grandad...
Noeline Evelyn GEORGE
23/04/2026
We are incredibly sad to share that our lovely mother, Noeline George (née Tippen), peacefully passed away on Thursday, April 23, 2026, surrounded by loved ones, and the dedicated care of the incredible team at Bethesda Care Home. She will be dearly...
Keith Ronald CLARK
22/04/2026
Passed away on Wednesday, April 22, 2026, aged 84. Dearly loved husband of Elizabeth, father and father-in-law of Lewis (Christchurch), Martyn and Claudia (Canada), Julian and Junko (Japan), Daniel (Wellington), Rebecca and Nils (Christchurch), grand...
Colin Rangi BRYCE
22/04/2026
On April 22, 2026, passed away peacefully, aged 95 years. Loved husband of Jenny for 65 years, much loved father and father-in-law of Tony and Carmel, Sheryll and Thomas, Greg and Kirsten, and Michael, much loved Pop of Kate, Andrew, Natasha; Luke, E...
Ross Edgar LEWISHAM
22/04/2026
Passed away at Summerset at Wigram, on Wednesday, April 22, 2026, aged 83 years. Dearly loved husband of the late Mary, loved Dad and father-in-law of Mark and Jocelyn, and Kate and the late Adam Bilney, and loved Granddad of Jessica, and Olivia; and...
Mary Jennifer MILLS
20/04/2026
On April 20, 2026, at Ngaio Marsh Retirement Village, aged 82 years. Dearly loved wife of Peter for nearly 60 years, much loved mother and mother-in-law of John and Vanessa, David and Lisa, Joanna and Andrew Blakey, adored Granny of Phoebe, Adem, and...



















