Obituaries

On August 13, 2018, passed away peacefully at Nurse Maude Hospice, aged 93 years.  Dearly loved husband of Nola (nee Kirby), dearly loved father and father-in-law of Anne and Mark Clarkson, and Joy Miles, treasured grandfather of Julia, and Louisa C...

On August 7, 2018, passed away at Charles Upham Retirement Village, Rangiora, after a long struggle, aged 90 years. A loved brother, special uncle of Trish, and Anne (UK), and loved by Lorna and Trevor Shadbolt and family. Thanks to all of Willie’s...

On August 13, 2018, peacefully at home, in the care and comfort of his family. Dearly loved by Alison, Julia and Andy Good, Hannah and Stephen O’Dwyer, and three beautiful granddaughters, Emily, Evelyn and Elsie.   Ken was a much loved son, broth...

On July 15, 2018, at Christchurch Hospital, after a brief illness, aged 84 years. Dearly beloved husband of the late Isabel, treasured father and father-in-law of Gillian, Kathryn, Amanda and Zane, much loved grandfather of Melissa, and Joel; Micah, ...

On August 8, 2018, peacefully at Christchurch Hospital, in her 90th year, dearly loved wife and life companion of the late Jim, much loved mother and mother-in-law of Alan (deceased) and Jennifer, and Janice and Warwick Payne, loved gran of Dale, Lis...

Passed away peacefully after a short illness on Friday, August 10th, 2018 aged 76. Loved husband of Margaret; much loved dad and father-in-law of Paul and Fiona, Vicky and Baxter, and Brendan and Angela; granddad of eight grandchildren and six great-...

Of Christchurch: Passed away on Friday, August 3, 2018, at Ilam Life Care – Senior Living, Christchurch, aged 97 years. Dearly loved husband and best friend of Hilary for 66 years. Much loved father and father-in-law of Timothy and Sheran, Lesley, ...

On August 9, 2018, peacefully after a short illness, at Christchurch Hospital. Dearly loved wife of the late Colin for 67 years, loved mother and mother-in-law of Barry and Sue, Neville, Lyndsey and Jean, Heather and Craig, and a loved grandmother an...

On August 10th, 2018, aged 87 years, passed peacefully at St Allisa Lifecare surrounded by her family.  Beloved wife of the late Gordon Maginness, and wife of Iain.  A cherished mother and mother-in-law of Margaret and Trevor Curd, Noel and Shirley...

On Wednesday, 8th August, 2018, died unexpectedly at home, aged 62 years. Loved son of Noel and Noeleen (deceased), and brother of Helen. Loved cousin of Pam Weiss and Carol Good and their families. Will be sorely missed by Gary Thomson, Tony Craib, ...

On July 28, 2018, passed away peacefully at Christchurch Hospital, aged 93 years.  Dearly loved wife of the late John, much loved mother and mother-in-law of John and Marilyn, Stephen and Rowena, and Giles and Kate, loving nana of Laura, Sophie, Tho...

Passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, August 9, 2018, in his 88th year. Dearly beloved dad of Chris, and Nick.  Much loved grandfather of Sam, and Jonny; Samie, Mikayla, and Lauren. Treasured father-in-law of Lyn, and Miriam. Special friend of Maggi...

Passed away peacefully at Terrace View Retirement Village, Ashburton, in his 79th year. Loving husband of the late Petra, loving friend of Margaret, loved father, step-father and father-in-law of Brian and Anitra, Diane and Graham, Christine and Dave...

On Saturday, 4 August, 2018, peacefully at Christchurch Hospital. Dearly loved youngest daughter of Kathleen and Kevin, dearly loved sister and sister-in-law of John and Jan, Angela and the late John Eldershaw, and Gillian Worthington. Dearly loved a...

Brent, Catherine, Dean, Leigh, and the late Jayne, and a loved mother-in-law, nana, and great-nana.  Special thanks to the team at Parklands Hospital for their care of our mum.  Messages may be addressed to The Family of the late Ngaire Hamilton, c...

Peacefully on August 2, 2018, at Anthony Wilding, aged 87 years.  Loved and admired husband of Jenni, loved and treasured father of Hayley, loved brother of the late Bruce, Norma, Philip, and Malcolm, and much loved by all his nieces and nephews, an...

On August 2, 2018, peacefully at Christchurch Hospital, aged 63 years.  Adored and amazing mum of Lucy, Simon, and a 2nd mum to Emma.  Dearly loved daughter of Pop and Trevor, loved sister and sister-in-law of Grant and Dianna. Very special thanks ...

After a long and courageous battle with cancer Steve passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family, on Friday, August 3, 2018, at Christchurch Hospital, aged 62 years.  Much loved and loving father and father-in-law of Hayley and Jock (Pert...

Suddenly at home.  Loved wife of the late Gordon, beloved mother of Peter, Christian, and Caroline. Messages may be addressed to The Family of the late Laurentia Kuiper, c/o PO Box 39001, Christchurch 8545. The Funeral Service for Laurentia will be ...

On July 31, 2018, passed away peacefully at Christchurch Hospital, surrounded by her loving family. Cherished daughter of Andrew, and Keiran, and much loved step-daughter of Rob (Buster). Dearly loved sister of Anna, and Nico, and step-sister of Sean...