Obituaries

Antonia "Toni" HILL

22/05/2026
On Friday, May 22, 2026, passed away peacefully at Holly Lea Village, surrounded by family, in her 93rd year. Dearly loved wife of the late Graeme. Much loved mother and mother-in-law of Rick and Lynda, James and Jocelyne, and Louise and Hamish. Cher...
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Callum Angus MacLEOD

16/05/2026
On Saturday, May 16, 2026, surrounded by his loving family. Very precious husband of Liz, dearly loved Father, and father-in-law of Fiona, Sandy and Rekha, treasured “Oodle” of Harrison, loved brother of Neil. Our sincere thanks go to close fami...
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Peter Mario ABELA

23/05/2026
Suddenly taken from us on Saturday, May 23, 2026, aged 63 years. Loved husband of Karren, treasured father of Matthew Abela (deceased), Sarah Abela, and Lisa Hooper. Loved Grandad Pete to his grandchildren, loved brother of Carmen. Workmate and frien...
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Pamela ‘Pam’ APPS

11/05/2026
Peacefully on May 11, 2026, in her 88th year. Much loved wife of the late Joe for 46 years, and partner of the late Gordie. Loved Mum and mother-in-law of Debbie and Brent, Perry and Anne-Marie, and Leeann and Andrew. Beloved Nan of her grandchildre...
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Richard James HARWOOD

22/05/2026
On May 22, 2026, passed away suddenly, at home, aged 93 years. Dearly loved husband of Thelma for 67 years, much loved father and father-in-law of Christine and Mark, Lynette and Ian, Jacqui and Eugene, Andrew and Elizabeth, cherished Grandad of Juli...
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Katherine Olive BAIRD

25/05/2026
On May 25, 2026, peacefully at Christchurch Hospital. Dearly loved wife of the late Alex, much loved mother and mother-in-law of Sarah, Emily and Arran, treasured Grandma Kath of Ida, Torin, and Eleanor; Daniel, and Isaac. Loved sister and sister-in-...
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Howard Edmund CALVERT

23/05/2026
On May 23, 2026, peacefully at Christchurch Hospital, after a hard battle, aged 66 years. Beloved son of Una, and the late Lawson. Howard was a dearly loved nephew, cousin, a great friend to many, and will be dearly missed. Many thanks to the amazing...
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Margaret Ann SHEARING

20/05/2026
On Wednesday, May 20, 2026, Margaret passed away peacefully at Summerset at Wigram, in the presence of her husband Michael. Dearly loved wife of Michael for 56 years. Much loved mother of Sarah, and Philip, cherished grandmother of Jasper, Neve, and ...
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Kirsty Ann COX

19/05/2026
Kirsty passed away on May 19, 2026, after a long and brave battle, surrounded by her loving family, aged 49 years. Dearly loved wife of Jonathan, devoted mother of Mark, and Emma. Loved daughter of Joan, and John Macdonald, cherished sister and siste...
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Eric Matthew REYNOLDS

24/05/2026
On May 24, 2026, passed away peacefully at WindsorCare, with his boys at his side, aged 80 years. Dearly loved husband of the late Trishy, much loved Dad and father-in-law of Lance and Kylie, Glenn and Erica, Bryce and Lisa, loved Grandad and Poppa o...
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Scott “Scotty” Walter Ned KENNARD

21/05/2026
Our darling Scotty peacefully passed away on May 21, 2026, at home lovingly surrounded by family. Dearly loved partner of Paula Robinson, much loved Dad of Baxter, and the late Millie, loved son, son-in-law, brother, brother-in-law, uncle, nephew, c...
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Ian Alistair McWHINNIE JP

06/05/2026
On May 6, 2026, passed away suddenly at home, in his 84th year, Dearly loved husband of Adrienne, much loved father and father-in-law of Alex and Jodie, Ross, Kathy and James, Barbara and Brett, Marianne and Michael, loved Wompa to all his grandchil...
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Ian Magnus MILLER

18/05/2026
On May 18, 2026, peacefully at Christchurch Hospital, aged 85 years. Loved husband of Gene, dearly loved father and father-in law of Dean, Grant (deceased) and Yoko, and much loved grandfather to Amy, and Kate. Messages may be addressed to: The famil...
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Harvey William TAYLOR

16/05/2026
On Saturday, May 16, 2026, passed away peacefully at Nurse Maude Hospice, aged 78 years. Loved and loving husband of Di, much loved Dad of Katy and Phil, treasured father-in-law of Tony and Vic, adored Grandad of Evie Rose. A special thanks to the st...
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Dawn Ann PILCHER

18/05/2026
Passed away peacefully on Monday, May 18, 2026, aged 83 years. Wife of the late Earle Pilcher, much loved mother of Ollivia, and Laura, and mother-in-law of Greg, and Matt. Cherished Grandma of Madison, Isabella, William, James, Lewis, and Oliver. Sp...
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Beverly (Bev) Ann FORD

18/05/2026
On Monday, May 18, 2026, passed away in Christchurch Hospital, surrounded by family. Dearly loved wife of the late Maurice. Much loved mother and mother-in-law of Murray and Ann, Trevor and Robyn, and Brent and Kim, and their extended families. Cheri...
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Margaret Hope BAIN

17/05/2026
On May 17,  2026, passed away peacefully, aged 95 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Peter, much loved mother and mother-in-law of Alison Rudd, Cynthia and James Mackenzie, Viv and Mike Slater, and Marian Bryce. Margo was a loved Grandma of her 13...
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Audrey Linton McKAY

16/05/2026
11-05-1930 - 16-05-2026 Died peacefully at The Oaks Retirement Village, aged 96 years. Loved mother and mother-in-law of Kerry Craig, and Hilary and Rodd Hutton, cherished grandmother of Arron and Nicole Hutton, Gareth and Justine Hutton, Kimberle...
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David ‘D.J.’ John INNES

14/05/2026
Late of Pigeon Bay - On May 14, 2026, passed away peacefully surrounded by family. Dearly loved husband of Sandra, devoted father and father-in-law of Julianne and Guy Sutherland, Christine Innes, and Rachael and Glen Court. Cherished 'DJ' of his gra...
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Graham Hugh TONEYCLIFFE

17/05/2026
On May 17, 2026, peacefully at Parklands Hospital, in his 87th year, with his family present. Dearly loved husband of Therese for 63 years, dearly loved father of Andrew, Stephen, and Simon, loved father-in-law of Kate, Claudia, and Brenda. Cherished...
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