Obituaries

Margaret Helen PESTER

26/08/2026
Passed away after a long illness, on Wednesday, August 26, 2026, aged 75 years. Dearly loved wife of Leslie for 53 years, much loved Mum and mother-in-law of Craig and Brook, and Blair and Zoe, and cherished Grandma of Lulu, Korbin, Owen, and Claire....
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Beverley Ann Teresa VOUSDEN

02/09/2026
It is with much sadness that we as a family announce the passing of mum. Bev slipped away peacefully on September 2, 2026, aged 88 years, with her two girls at her side. Much loved wife of Noel (deceased) for 65 years.  Loved mother and mother-in...
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Frances Mary ANDERSON

04/09/2026
On September 4, 2026, passed away peacefully at Akaroa Health Centre, Akaroa, aged 80 years. Dearly loved partner of Grant Robertson, and wife of the late Peter Anderson. Much loved mother and mother-in-law of Sarah and Andrew, and Sam and Lorna, che...
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Michael “Mick” Eugene KELLY

04/09/2026
(Formerly of Rapahoe) Passed away peacefully, on Friday, September 4, 2026, at Burwood Hospital, surrounded by his family, aged 92 years. Dearly loved husband of the late Patricia, much-loved father of Wendy and Lesley, Mark (deceased), Chris, Megan ...
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Stephen “Ned” Francis BLACK

31/08/2026
Passed away peacefully on Monday, August 31, 2026, aged 77 years. Loved soulmate of Pauline Dobby, stepfather of Emma, and the late Daniel, and loved grandfather of Emilee, Jordus, and Melody. Loved son of Archibald and Hazel, and loved by all his br...
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Russell Denis CROFT

05/09/2026
On September 5, 2026, passed away peacefully at home in Amberley, aged 82 years. Dearly loved husband of Jean for 64 years, loved father and father-in-law of Andrew and the late Sylvia, Raewyn and Michael Hawes, Adrienne and Brendan Miles, loved Popp...
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Peter DOLHEGUY

02/09/2026
On Wednesday, September 2, 2026, passed away peacefully at Christchurch Hospital. Dearly loved husband of Kate for 55 years. Much loved father and father-in-law of Mike and Debbie, and Karen. Cherished grandfather of Fletcher, Isaac, Sienna, Ryan, an...
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Konstantin Petrovich TKATCHENKO

27/08/2026
On Thursday, August 27, peacefully at Alpine View, aged 77 years. Much loved husband of Lioudmila, loved father and father-in-law of Leonid and Olga; Anastassia and Pete; adored Dedushka of Stepan, Nikkita and Sasha. Messages may be addressed to: ...
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Ann Marie CHRISTIAN

31/08/2026
On Monday, August 31, 2026, peacefully at Avonlea Rest Home, aged 84 years. Dearly loved wife of the late William, much loved mother and mother-in-law of Simon and Kathie, Owen and Kayo, Julian and Sonia, and Rachel. Loved Gran of Angharad, and Obie;...
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Rosalin SANDERS

30/08/2026
On August 30, 2026, passed away peacefully at Charles Upham Retirement Village, aged 87 years. Dearly loved wife of Bill, much loved mother of Derek and his partner Debbie, adored Nanny of Amy. Loved sister of Lenny, Derek, Ray and their families all...
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Stephen Lee MORRIS

30/08/2026
On Sunday, August 30, 2026, safely at home in Bishopdale, aged 64 years. Dearly loved son of Norma and the late Henry (Harry). Loved Dad of Tyrrie, Danielle, Brodie, and Kieryn, adored Poppa of Ayden, Iylah, Lexton, Rylan, Zechariah, Zora, Malachi, A...
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Michael “Mike” STEVENS

26/08/2026
On Wednesday, August 26, 2026, aged 84 years. Dearly loved husband of Isobel, much loved father of Paul, and Sara, and grandfather of Hamish, and Ana. Loved uncle of all his nieces and nephews, and a cherished friend who will be deeply missed and fon...
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May Southen WHEELER

21/08/2026
On August 21, 2026, at home, aged 88 years, holding hands with her dearly loved and devoted husband of nearly 70 years, and best friend, Paul. Beloved Mum and mother-in-law of Mark and Cathy, and Kerry and David Magill. Dearly loved Nana and GG of Sa...
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Laurence Alexander McKEE

23/08/2026
Laurence passed away peacefully at Christchurch Hospital on Sunday, August 23, aged 88 years. He was a dearly loved husband of the late Marie, father and father-in-law of Anthony McKee and Alex Haynes, Bernadette and Allen Horrell, and Claire and N...
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George Maxwell KEAR

25/08/2026
On August 25, 2026, peacefully at Ngaio Marsh Hospital, in his 87th year. Dearly loved husband of Maryanne, much loved father and father-in-law of Katryna and Bryce, George (Russell) and Jorden, loving Grandad of Fraser, Evan, and Mikayla, and a much...
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Maurice “Mocky” Patrick BRERETON

29/08/2026
(13.04.1947 - 29.08.2026): On August 29, 2026, peacefully at Bainswood on Victoria, Rangiora, surrounded by family, aged 79 years. Loved son of the late Bill and Agnes Brereton. Dearly loved husband and soulmate of Deane, much loved father and fathe...
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Dale Godfrey HEDGCOCK

29/08/2026
On Saturday, August 29, 2026, at home with family, aged 52 years. Much loved husband and best friend of Kirsty, loved Dad of Zach, Sayler, and Cassie. Cherished son of Ivan and the late Joan.  Adored son-in-law of Michael and Sue, Kathy and Steve. ...
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Ennio VERONESE

27/09/2026
Ennio passed away peacefully on August 27, 2026. Treasured husband of Jan for 58 years, dearly loved Papa of Maria, and Steven, loved father-in-law of Justin, and Jodi. Very much loved Nonno of Josh, Sasha, and Samantha, Madeline, and Laney. A respec...
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Martha “Ann” Ann MALLOCH

30/08/2026
Passed away peacefully on Sunday, August 30, 2026, at Charles Upham Care facility in Rangiora, in her 84th year. Much loved wife of the late Donald, and mother of Donal (deceased). Youngest child of the late Patrick and Helen O'Regan, sister and sist...
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Reverend William John GAUDIN

29/08/2026
Died peacefully at Essie Summers following a short illness, on Saturday, August 29, 2026, just after his 92nd birthday. Dearly loved husband of Ferrabee, and much loved father of Bill, Mary, and the late David. Cherished Grandad of Artemis. Messages ...
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