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 ...

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 July 25, 2026, peacefully at home in bed, aged 89 years. Dearly loved husband of Margeret 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 brother ...

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...

On July 14, 2026, aged 30 years. Dearly loved son of Dale, Hamish and Jo. Loved brother of Graeme, and Tala, loved grandson, nephew, uncle, cousin and friend. When the loved one becomes a memory, the memory becomes a treasure. Messages may be a...

On Monday, July 20, 2026, peacefully at Christchurch Hospital, aged 91 years. Cherished wife of both Stanley (Brick), and Tom, who both passed before her, loved mother of Christine, Sharon, Colleen, Catherine, Ann-Marie, and the late Robin. Loved Gra...

On July 17, 2026, passed away at home, aged 71 years. Loved and cherished husband and best friend of Anne-Marie, devoted and loving Dad of Benjamin, Gina, Tiffany, Jarrod, Cassandra, and Nicholas, and proud grandfather of his 17 grandchildren. Well ...

On Tuesday, July 14, 2026, reluctantly at Christchurch Hospital, aged 87 years. Loved husband of the late Ngaio, loved father and father-in-law of Kerry, Toni and Peter, and Natalie and Warrick, loved Grandad of Nicholas, Heath, Mitchell; Kinley, and...

Passed away peacefully, on July 14, 2026, aged 88 years. Dearly loved husband of Angela Mary, and father and father-in-law of Frank and Ginny, and Fiona and Greg Martyn. Loved Grandad of Sarah, Georgie and Anna, and Ben, Toby, Bill and Kate, and Grea...