Obituaries

On Sunday, January 11, 2026, peacefully in Christchurch surrounded by family. Dearly loved husband of Judy, father and father-in-law of Andrew and Krista, Philippa and Julian, and Katy. Beloved Grandpa of Oscar, Max, John, Elizabeth, Mary, Alexandra,...

Passed away peacefully, with loving family by his side, on January 12, 2026, aged 78 years. Loved and treasured husband of Helen, loved father and father-in-law of Julie and Tim, Ginna and Derek, Phil and Sarah, and Tim. Loved Pop of Lily, Thomas, Zo...

On Saturday, January 17, 2026, at peace, with family by his side, aged 82 years. Much loved husband of the late Patricia, cherished father and father-in-law of Suzanne and David, Andrew, Sonia, Justine and Brent, Hamish and Jody. Cherished brother an...

On January 23, 2026, passed away peacefully at Summerset at Avonhead Retirement Village, aged 87 years. Dearly loved wife of Roger for 65 years, much loved mother and mother-in-law of Janet (deceased) and Patrick, Helen and the late Barry. Treasured ...

On Monday, January 26, 2026, peacefully at Charles Upham Retirement Village in Rangiora, aged 92 years. Loved husband of the late Patricia for 48 years. Loved father and father-in-law of Michael and Raylene, David and Christine, and Andrew and Despin...

Passed away peacefully, with her three children by her side, on Monday, December 22, 2025, aged 78 years. Loving wife of the late Murray (Mog), dearly loved and adored Mum and mother-in-law of Warren and Nic, Tony and Leigh, and Kerry and Boyd. De...

On January 19, 2026, passed away peacefully at Banbury Park, aged 94 years. Dearly loved husband of the late Shirley, loved father and father-in-law of Rodney and Cheryl, Angela and Mark, Philip and Raelene, treasured Grandad of Craig and Mikala, and...

On Wednesday, January 21, 2026, passed away in Christchurch, with family by his side. Dearly loved husband of Lisa for 39 years. Cherished father of Sophie, Campbell, and the late Tarn. Many thanks to the staff of Nurse Maude Hospice for their compas...

On Saturday, January 24, 2026, peacefully, after a courageous battle, aged 75 years. Loved friend and companion of Steve Cudby, loved and adored mother and mother-in-law of Ella, Andrew and Vicki, and the late Zane Dean, cherished Nana of Zac, Max, L...

On December 4, 2025, Carla sadly passed away at Princess Alexandra Hospital, Brisbane, after a courageous battle with cancer and 44 years lived to the full. Beloved daughter of Colin and Marivee; sister of Krystyne, Tom and Collette; cousin to Meurk�...

Aged 94 years. On Thursday, January 22, 2026, John passed away peacefully at Christchurch Hospital with his daughter by his side. Beloved husband of the late Maureen, loved partner and companion of Patsy, and the late Helen. Dearly loved father and f...

On Thursday, January 22, 2026, peacefully, at Ngaio Marsh Rest Home, aged 90 years. Beloved wife of the late Alan, much loved Mum and mother-in-law of Graham and Kim, and Sandra, much loved Nana and Great-Nana of Benjamin, Malcolm, Jessica, Robert, a...

Very peacefully passed away on Thursday, January 22, 2026, aged 81 years. Cherished husband and soulmate of Robyn. Much loved father and father-in-law of Richard, Simon and Esther, Juliet and Stephen, Kate and Denis, Joseph and Megan. Adored grandfat...

Peacefully on January 12, 2026, aged 79 years. Much loved husband of Claire, loved son of the late of Alan and Rose Lemon, stepson of the late Irene. Dearly loved brother and brother-in-law of Jaine and Angus, David (deceased), Jeff and Ann, Peter (N...

On January 21, 2026, aged 89 years. Darling husband of Vicki, former husband and dear friend of Sue, loved and respected brother-in-law, much loved uncle, and a great friend and mentor to many. A visionary entrepreneur who brought ideas to life: c...

Died on January 23, 2026, after a long illness, surrounded by family and friends, aged 70 years. Loved husband of Charlene, father and father-in-law of Rob and Jasmine; Alice and Richard, Granddad of Horace and Hyacinth, brother of Denise, Dave, Gary...

Died at home, on January 19, 2026, aged 83 years. Loved husband and best friend of Jeanette, loved father and father-in-law of Belinda and Scott Willis, Mark and Caroline, Grandad Bill of Sophie, and Ben; Thomas, and Charlotte. Messages may be addres...

(ONZM) 4.8.1936 - 26.12.2025.  Died peacefully at Holly Lea. Dearly loved husband of Jane, loved father and father-in-law of Jo Ashton-Martyn and Hugh Martyn, Kate and Richard Bell, Sue Ashton, and Elizabeth Ashton.  Proud grandfather of Henry and ...

Passed away peacefully at home, on December 31, 2025, aged 66 years. Dearly loved Mum of Ben and James. Forever in our hearts Messages may be addressed to: The family of the late Rosemary Askew, c/- PO Box 39001, Christchurch 8545. In lieu of f...

On January 16, 2026, at Greymouth Hospital, aged 88 years. Loved Dad and father-in-law of Mark and Sandra, Robyn and Henare, Richard, and Fraser and Kelly. Devoted Grandad of Ashley, Holly; Teresa, Daniel, Jesse; Leezha; Nathan, Hannah, Malachi, and ...