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, June 29, 2026, passed away peacefully in Christchurch, surrounded by family. Dearly loved husband of the late Frances, and of the late Susan. Cherished father of Jamie, Tim, and Michael. Much loved grandfather of Patrick, and Isaac. Many t...

On Wednesday, July 1, 2026, peacefully at WesleyCare, in his 93rd year. Loving husband of Audrey for 63 years, loved father and father-in-law of Wendy and partner Allan, Diane and Craig, and Faye and Roger, Grandad of Letitia and Lachy, Andrew; Rhian...

On Wednesday, July 1, 2026, passed away peacefully in Christchurch, surrounded by family. Dearly loved husband of Viv for 50 years, and much-loved father and father-in-law of Stacey and Nathan, Vicki and Toby, Katie and Dan. Cherished Grandad of Lucy...

On Wednesday, July 1, 2026, peacefully at home. Devoted husband of Michael for 44 years.  Son of Billie and Malcolm, beloved brother of Richard, Hunter, and Martin.  Uncle to many adoring nieces and nephews, and much loved by his wide group of frie...

On June 28, 2026, peacefully in his sleep at Radius Althorp, Tauranga, in his 89th year. Loved eldest son of Josephine and Raymond Anderson (both deceased) of Darfield, and Papanui. Loved husband of the late Norma Anderson (née Ashe). Loved father...

Passed away peacefully on Sunday morning, June 28, 2026, with his daughter Rachel at his side, aged 86 years. Dearly loved husband of the late Gail, father and father-in-law of Tony and Sarah, Dean and Janette, John and Al, and Rachel, Grandad of Chr...

Peacefully passed away on Thursday, July 2, 2026, aged 98 years, with Robyn at her side. Dearly loved sister and lifetime companion of the late Bernice. Much loved and admired ‘Aunt’ of Robyn and Bruce. Words will never be enough to acknowledge t...

On Monday, June 29, 2026, peacefully at Burwood Hospital, aged 76 years. Dearly loved husband of Carol, loved father and father-in-law of Graham and Angela, and Robyn, grandfather of Charlie, Ben, and Oisin; Kyle, Toby, Ella, and the late baby Felix....

On Tuesday, June 30, 2026, passed away peacefully at Karadean, Oxford, aged 95 years. Beloved husband of Mabel, loving father and father-in-law of Trixie and Murray, Richard, Megan and Jeff, Bruce and Jayne. Cherished grandfather of Hamish, Jared, Da...

On June 26, 2026, passed away in Anjie's arms at Christchurch Hospital, aged 60 years. Adored husband and best friend of Anjie, treasured father of Lauren and Riahn, and father-in-law of Rob, and loved GeeGee to his precious grand-baby Carlo.   ...

Originally of Dunedin. June 15, 1949 - June 28, 2026. Sadly passed away, surrounded by family. Dearly loved daughter of the late Alex and Kath Holmes, much loved mother and mother-in-law of Mark and Jen, Martine and Darryl, Luke and Pippa, Nathan an...

On June 27, 2026, passed away peacefully at St Albans Retirement Village, aged 91 years.  Loved wife of the late Lennox “Bunty” Harrison. Later married to Darcy Mora. Dearly loved mother and mother-in-law of Lynette (deceased), and Mark and Andr...

On June 25, 2026, passed away unexpectedly, aged 83 years. Cherished husband of the late Margaret Joan Lilley (Marg), dearly loved Dad of Simon (deceased), and Peter, father-in-law of Fiona, loved Grandad of Thomas, and Charlie. The family wish to th...

On June 28, 2026, peacefully at Anthony Wilding Retirement Village, in his 93rd year. Dearly loved husband of Joan, much loved father and father-in-law of Anna and Nigel, Ivan and Sarah, proud and loving Grandad of Alex, Robert; and Lily. Special tha...

On Thursday, June 25, 2026, peacefully, aged 88 years. Devoted husband of the late Margaret, loved father of Paul, and Lynne, a loved grandfather and great-grandfather. A special thank-you to grand-daughter Caitlyn, for her love and support over the ...

On Friday, June 26, 2026, peacefully at home in Christchurch, aged 69 years. Beloved husband of the late Helen, cherished Dad of Kathleen, Alastair, and Sarah, adored father-in-law of Leah, and Jesse. Treasured Grandad of Lexi, Lachlan, Addison, Will...

(Distinguished Life Member Rangiora Lions) On June 23, 2026, passed away peacefully at Holmwood Rest Home, Rangiora, aged 95 years. Dearly loved husband of the late Shirley, much loved father and father-in-law of Melissa and John Jebson, and Virginia...

Join us to celebrate the lives of our beloved parents Philis and Graham. The family - Julia and Alistair; Claire and Andy (UK); Derek and Alli; Andrew, and Sarah; and John (UK) welcome you to come and share in an afternoon of stories and to share mem...

On June 17, 2026, peacefully in the presence of family, at Ballarat Care Home, in her 97th year. Dearly loved wife of the late Frank for 74 years, much loved mother and mother-in-law of Rodger, Laura and Bill van Peer, Susan and Kevin Paul, Margaret ...