Obituaries

On June 23, 2026, passed away in Christchurch, in her 100th year. Wife of the late Norman, mother and mother-in-law of Sarah Jane Hardie and Andrew Turton, Ruth and Richard Wells, grandmother of Henry Wells and Joanna Pope-Wells, Tamar Wells, Roslyn ...

On Monday, July 27, 2026, passed away unexpectedly at home. Born July 12, 1950. Dearly loved brother and brother-in-law of Judith and Don Mackenzie, and Alistair and Glenis Hill. Much loved Uncle Peter to Anne and Stephen, Nicky and Jeroen, Tom and K...

On Thursday, July 30, 2026, suddenly at Christchurch Hospital, aged 61 years. Dearly loved husband of Cathy, much loved Dad of Charlotte and William, Will and Laura, and Jimmy. Loved son of Gay and the late Neville. Loved brother and brother-in-law o...

Passed away peacefully at home on Friday, July 31, 2026, aged 82 years, surrounded by her loving whānau. Much-loved mother of Janine, and Marlene, adored grandmother of Jasmine, Alex, Eve, Maddy, Grace, Faith, and Louis, devoted mother-in-law an...

Passed away peacefully on July 23, 2026. Dearly loved and cherished wife of the late Colin Atkinson. Much loved mother and mother-in-law of Alastair and Gina, and Hamish and Joanne, and adored grandmother of Riley, Dexter, and Ruby. Loved daughter of...

2 June, 1929 - 25 July,  2026 (late of Darfield): It is with deep sadness that the family announce the passing of June, who left us peacefully at The Oaks. Dearly loved wife of the late Selwyn, with whom she shared many treasured memories, loved ste...

On Tuesday, July 28, 2026, peacefully at Bethesda Rest Home, aged 75 years.  Dearly loved mother and mother-in-law of Sarah and Damien, and Rebecca and Paul. Loved grandmother of Cameron, Dominic and Jax. Much loved sister of Sue and Doug. Now at pe...

On July 25, 2026, peacefully at home in bed, aged 89 years. Dearly loved husband of the late Margaret for 62 years, and loved father of Peter, Jan, Richard, Steven and Lynne, and their families. A much loved grandfather and great-grandfather. A loved...

On July 14, 2026, tragically taken by an unexpected medical event while enjoying the holiday of a lifetime, on the French Riviera with her mother, aged 21 years. Much loved daughter of Hayley and Simon, adored and cherished sister of Lachie, loved gr...

On July 26, 2026, peacefully at Christchurch Hospital, aged 88 years. Dearly loved husband of the late Maria, and the late Maureen, loved father of Owen, Karen, Nicola, and Bronwyn, loved step-father of John, Michael, Kevin, and Michelle, a loved fat...

On July 26, 2026, peacefully at Nurse Maude Hospice, aged 83 years. Loved wife of Dick, treasured mother of Tim, Ben, and Mark, mother-in-law of Ruth (deceased), Claire, and Megan, friend of Michele, and Jen, much loved sister of Paul Spicer, loved g...

On July 22, 2026, peacefully at Christchurch Hospital. Dearly loved partner of Vicky, devoted Dad of Harrison, Kane, and Georgia, loving Grandad of Lillie, loved brother of Ross, Jackie, brother-in-law Daryl and Georgia’s partner Connor. His belove...

Passed away on July 22, 2026, in Christchurch, aged 43 years. Beloved husband and best friend of Renee, precious Daddy of Eva, and Finn, cherished son of Janneen and Gerard (Greymouth). Much loved son-in-law of Nick, Marie and Gaylene, brother-in-law...

On Wednesday, July 22, 2026, at Summerset at Wigram Retirement Village, peacefully, aged 93 years. Much loved husband of the late Ngaire, loved father and father-in-law of Sharon and Ron, Murray and Anne, and Jill. Loved Grandad of Nicole, Jamie and ...

On Monday, July 13, 2026, peacefully at home surrounded by family, aged 6 years. Precious daughter of Paul and Jen, adored sister of Oscar, and Charlie, loved granddaughter, niece and cousin. Thank you to the many people that helped and loved Frankie...

On July 18, 2026, peacefully at Elmswood Retirement Village, aged 91 years. Loved husband of Chiine, father to Phil and Lucy, Jude and Ben, Minami and Victor, and Wataru and Lu Wei, and grandfather to Ella, Rose, Asher, Rei, Zein, Jeremy, and Emi. In...

On Tuesday, July 7, 2026, passed away at WesleyCare in Christchurch, aged 79 years. Dearly loved husband of the late Diane. Loved son of Edie and Malcolm, and brother of John. Many thanks to the staff of WesleyCare for their compassionate care of Rob...

Peacefully on July 17, 2026, in Christchurch, surrounded by his family, aged 81 years. Dearly loved husband and soulmate of Rea for 39 years, loved brother and brother-in-law of Brian and Noeline (both deceased), and Marilyn and Bob Pomare. Loved by ...

(Formerly of Reefton): Kath passed away peacefully at her home at Charles Upham Retirement Village, Rangiora on July 21, 2026. Dearly loved wife of the late Dominic O’Sullivan. Treasured mother and mother-in-law of Ann and Chris, Peter and Mandy, C...

Catherine passed away peacefully on July 17, 2026, aged 84 years. Much loved wife of the late Ross, loved mother and mother-in-law of Jane and Richard Lloyd, Simon and Shereen, and the late Anna, loved Granny of Bid and Rik, Lottie, Poppy, Daniel, an...