Obituaries

Our vibrant, spirited, and sometimes too social friend passed away peacefully on February 22, 2026, at Summerset at Avonhead Retirement Village, aged 78 years.  Vivacious Mum and Granny B of Kate and Craig, Jonty and Celine, Georgia and Ethan, Molly...

Philip Keeling died on Monday evening, March 2, 2026, in the presence and care of his family at Burwood Hospital. Born in 1948, Philip was the eldest son of Joan and Dr John Keeling, and only brother of Richard (Wanaka). Loved husband of Sally for...

Passed away peacefully at Cashmere View, surrounded by his family, on Saturday, February 28, 2026, aged 87 years. Loved husband of Marian, much loved Dad and father-in-law of Brent and Jo, and Glen and Tracey, dearly loved Granddad of Ashlee, Sam, Be...

On March 5, 2026, peacefully at Aldwins House, aged 69 years. Dearly loved daughter of the late Patricia and Taff (Len) Morgan. Much loved sister and sister-in-law of Paul, David and Lorisa, Lloyd, Rhys and Christine, Bryn and Col, Rhondda and Robert...

On February 19, 2026, peacefully at Archer Village, aged 85 years. Dearly loved husband of Veronica, loved father and father-in-law of James and Kim, Bruce, and Pedro, proud and loving Grandpa of Henry, Maya, and Ria. Loved brother of Ginny, loved un...

(Reg. No. B75188, RNZAF): On Tuesday, March 3, 2026, passed away peacefully in Christchurch, surrounded by family. Dearly loved husband of the late Ione. Many thanks to the staff at Parkstone Retirement Village for their compassionate care of Trevor....

On Thursday, March 5, 2026, at WesleyCare, aged 79 years. Dearly loved husband and best friend of Marie for over 60 years. A very much loved Dad and father-in-law to Sharron and Jeff, Darryl and Briony, Craig and Tomoe, and a very loved Grandad to Lo...

Passed away on Wednesday, March 4, 2026, aged 60 years. Dearly loved partner of Wendy, and treasured son of Alan and Elsie. Deeply missed by all in the outdoors community and those who crossed his path. Messages may be addressed to: The family of the...

On Wednesday, March 4, 2026, at Christchurch Hospital, after a short illness. Loved husband of the late Lee for 60 years, loved Dad, and father-in-law of Martin and Michelle, and Hannah and Mick, adored Grandad of Sam, William, Millie, Ella, and Odet...

Passed away, aged 77 years. Son of the late Gwen and Donald, loved brother of Graham, and David, brother-in-law of Jacqui, uncle of Natalie, Jessica, Mark, Millie, Bridget, and William. He will be remembered as a kind and gentle soul Messages...

It is with great sadness that we farewell our brilliant and kind-hearted, lovable man. John passed away on Wednesday, February 18, 2026, after a short illness following an accident on Sunday, February 15. John was a dearly cherished husband, Dad, Gra...

On February 24, 2026, passed away peacefully at Alpine View Care Centre, surrounded by family, aged 75 years. Loved husband of Pauline for 56 years, dearly loved father and father-in-law of Micky and Sue, Shaun and Liz, Wayne and Vicky, and Melissa a...

On Monday, March 2, 2026, after a journey with cancer, aged 48 years. Beloved husband of Michele, devoted father of Ada. Much loved son of Jennifer and George, brother of Julia, and Adelaide, and brother-in-law of Margus. Loved colleague “MJ” and...

On Wednesday, February 25, 2026, peacefully, and surrounded by the love of his family and friends, aged 21 years. Cherished son of Sonya, and Scott, loved older brother of Blake, adored grandson of Ron and Lynn Jarvis, and Roslyn Cambridge and Johnny...

On March 1, 2026, passed away peacefully at Christchurch Hospital, aged 71 years. Dearly loved wife of Owen, loved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, sister-in-law and aunty.                           �...

To all Phil's friends and family: As of Wednesday, February 25, 2026, Phil was promoted to Chief Raconteur, The Afterlife. Selected after demonstrating amazing courage and tenacity. Dearly loved husband of the late Panatta, father of Emily and fianc�...

On February 24, 2026, passed peacefully, aged 81 years. Dearly loved husband of the late Anne, cherished father and father-in-law of Jamie and Vonnie, Lizzie, and Sue, loved 'Grandad ChCh' of Charlotte, and Rebecca. Graham was a loved brother, brothe...

On Friday, February 27, 2026, peacefully at home surrounded by family, aged 63 years. Loving, treasured soulmate of Dawn for 43 years, beloved father and father-in-law of Lisa and Nigel, Ashley (deceased) and Sophie, Grandpa of Tyler, Georgia, Connor...

On Saturday, February 28, 2026, surrounded by her family, aged 78 years. Beloved wife of Kevin, loved mother and mother-in-law of Craig, and Danielle and Graham, step-mother of Darrell and Justine, and Sonya, Nanny of Julie, Mikayla, and Sarah, Ashle...

On February 28, 2026, fell asleep in Christ, peacefully surrounded by his girls. Dearly loved husband of Lee; Dad of Josie, Sarah, Rosa, Grace, and Hannah; Poppy to many. In lieu of flowers, donations to Nurse Maude Hospice in memory of Paul would be...