Obituaries
Kathleen Frances BERRYMAN
04/05/2026
On May 4, 2026, peacefully at Diana Isaac Retirement Village, aged 91 years. Loved wife of the late Garry for 68 years, mother and mother-in-law of Roger and Tracy, Wendy, Sandy and Ron, Grandma of Rebecca, Todd and Emily, Amanda and William, Logan a...
Rana Leslie TASKER
02/05/2026
On May 2, 2026, peacefully at Parkstone Care Home, aged 84 years. Loved mother and mother-in-law of Michael and Vicky, adored daughter of the late Rep and May Nahr, cherished sister of Robin and the late Noeline, Orlando, Henry, Rose, Margaret, Judit...
Lynette Harnett
03/05/2026
Passed away peacefully at Christchurch Hospital on May 3, 2026, aged 83 years. Dearly loved wife of Allan. Loved mother and mother-in- law of Tania and Phil, Jacinta and Bryce. Cherished Nana of Larissa, Emma, Rebecca, Liam, and Nathan. Messages ma...
Margaret MCFIE
03/05/2026
Passed away peacefully, after a painful battle, at Christchurch Hospital on Sunday, May 3, 2026, aged 86 years. Much loved wife of James (deceased), dearly loved Mum and mother-in-law of Tony and Donna; Dawn; Gill; and Mark and Jolie. Loved stepmot...
William "Bill" John BROOK
28/04/2026
On April 28, 2026, peacefully at Nurse Maude Hospice, aged 88 years. Dearly loved husband of Bev for 62 years, dearly loved father and father-in-law of Sharon and Stephen, Wendy and Andrew, Suzanne (deceased), Stephen and Cathy, and Kevin. Much loved...
Robert William KINNAIRD
03/05/2026
On May 3, 2026, at Christchurch Hospital, surrounded by his loving family, aged 86 years. Much loved husband of Rose, loved Dad of Christine and Graham, Brent and Tina, and Debra, proud Poppa Bob to his grandchildren and great-grandchildren, and a gr...
Marion “Lyall” GOURLEY
28/04/2026
On Tuesday, April 28, 2026, passed away peacefully in Christchurch, surrounded by family. Dearly loved wife of the late Ross for 70 years. Cherished mother and mother-in-law of Lynsay and John, Hugh and Diana, and John. Beloved grandmother and great-...
Kathryn Marie COBB
01/05/2026
After a powerful battle with cancer, we lost our beloved Kat on Friday, May 1, 2026, 22 days short of her 47th birthday. Loved and adored mother of Jessica and partner James, and Connor, treasured daughter of Noel and Joy, loved sister and sister-in-...
Richard Charles HEAL
25/04/2026
Sadly, passed away on Saturday, April 25, 2026, at Charles Upham Retirement Village, aged 90 years. Loved husband of the late Jacqui, loved and treasured father, father-in-law, grandfather, and soon to be great-grandfather. A great friend of many. A ...
Dale Raynor COLE
28/04/2026
Master Mariner. On Tuesday, April 28, 2026, passed away peacefully in Christchurch, surrounded by loving family. Dearly loved husband of Pearl for 61 years. Treasured father and father-in-law of Brett and Young Jo, Moana and Bizzy, and Richard. Treas...
Lee Sing LING
01/05/2026
On May 1, 2026, passed away peacefully at Christchurch Hospital, with family by her side, aged 70 years. Dearly loved wife of Siong Sah John WONG, much loved mother and mother-in-law of Alex and Caroline, Evelyn and Brendan, Vivian and Arthur, treasu...
Annette June COCKBURN
26/04/2026
On Sunday, April 26, 2026, aged 86 years. Loved wife of the late Lex, loved Mum and mother-in-law of Paul and Julie, and Helen, loved Nana of James and Hilde, Thomas and Eilish, and Mitchell. Sister and sister-law of Beatrice Mooney (deceased), Olive...
Lesley Lilias CORKIN
26/04/2026
With great sadness, Lesley passed away on Sunday, April 26, 2026, in her 89th year. Dearly loved wife of the late Richard (Dick) Corkin, and loved fiancée to the late Geoff Tuer. Much loved Mum and mother-in-law of Malcolm and Trish, Neville and Bil...
Robin Andrew (Andrew) RADFORD
24/04/2026
Passed away suddenly on Friday, April 24, 2026, doing what he loved, after a brave battle with cancer, aged 64 years. Dearly loved husband of Judy and very proud Dad of his boys Mitchell, and Camren, and friend of Jess. Loved son and stepson of Robin...
William Dudley POYSDEN
15/04/2026
(VRD Retired Commander RNZNVR), (ex NZ Railways) On April 15, 2026, passed away peacefully in Rangiora, in his 99th year. Dearly loved husband of the late Joan, and the late Tricia, loved father and father-in-law of Ruth and John Thompson, Claire Poy...
Mavis Anne Kathryn HACKWELL
24/04/2026
Passed away suddenly on Friday, April 24, 2026, in her 91st year. Dearly loved wife of the late Stan, much loved Mum of Warren, and Dorne, and a wonderful Nanny, Great-Nanny, sister, sister-in-law, mother-in-law, aunt, and a friend to many. Messages ...
Michael James McFadden WILLIAMS
16/04/2026
(Formerly of Ravensbourne) Passed away peacefully in Christchurch, on Thursday, April 16, 2026, aged 75 years. Much loved husband of Suzanne, father and father-in-law of James and Ashleigh, Gregory (deceased), and Caitlin and Michael, and proud Grand...
Peter James MOSS
21/04/2026
On April 21, 2026, peacefully at Christchurch Hospital, aged 91 years. Dearly loved husband of Anne for 60 years, much loved father of Timothy, and Andrew, a loved uncle of his nieces and nephews. The family thanks the doctors and nurses of Ward 19, ...
Julie Claire STEELE
24/04/2026
Died suddenly at home, on Friday, April 24, 2026, in her 64th year. Loved wife of Paul, Mum and mother-in-law of Louise and Logan, and Vanessa and Ben, and special Nana of Olivia, Lucas, and Luna, beloved daughter of Lester and Lois Roberts, daughter...
Anselm Dominic MURPHY
26/04/2026
On Sunday, April 26, 2026, passed away peacefully in Christchurch, surrounded by family. Cherished father and father-in-law of Edward and Janet, Andrea and Mark, and Kevin and Maxine. Beloved grandfather and great-grandfather of Kimberley, Jordan, Je...



















