Obituaries
Roger Harold James BINNIE
08/11/2025
03.11.1939 – 08.11.2025 Loved husband of the late Rosemary, loved father of Andrew, and the late Joanne, stepfather of Mark, and Caroline, brother of Patrica, treasured brother and brother-in-law of Diann and Kevin Jones, and loved uncle of his n...
Derek Edward RULE
16/11/2025
(RNZN B23024): On November 16, 2025, peacefully at Nurse Maude Hospice, surrounded by his loving whanau. Cherished and dearly loved husband of Dale, much loved father and father-in-law of Logan and Bek, Nick and Imogen, Lucas and Abby, treasured Gran...
Bernard “Bernie” Anthony SCHRADER
14/11/2025
Sadly passed away, peacefully at home on Friday, November 14, 2025, aged 68 years. Dearly loved husband of Brenda, treasured Dad and father-in-law of Lynn and Chris, Lisa and Leungo, Michael and Clare, and Nicole and Raymon, much loved Grandad and Po...
Robin Stewart MUIR
11/11/2025
On November 11, 2025, surrounded by the love of his family, aged 76 (two years free skiing). Loving husband of Gill, much loved father and father-in-law of Jo and Mike, Matt and Lucy, Damien and Larna, proud and loving Robin to his grandkids, Sophie,...
Mary Maude SMITH
10/11/2025
Passed away peacefully on November 10, 2025, at Peaceful Pines Living, Darfield, aged 89 years. Loving wife of the late John, much loved mother and mother-in-law of Kieran and Mira, Sean and Joanne, Eileen and Colin, Tony and Kelly, Brian and Serena,...
Russell Douglas LAWRENCE
12/11/2025
Passed away peacefully, at home, surrounded by love, on November 12, 2025, aged 86 years. Dearly loved husband of Diana, much loved father of Christopher and his partner Serina, Suzanne, and the late Andrea. Proud Grandad of Cameron, and Owen. Loved ...
Robin Stewart MUIR
11/11/2025
On November 11, 2025, surrounded by the love of his family, aged 76 (two years free skiing). Loving husband of Gill, much loved father and father-in-law of Jo and Mike, Matt and Lucy, Damien and Larna, proud and loving Robin to his grandkids, Sophie,...
Alois “Al” KAFER
12/11/2025
Passed away at home on Wednesday, November 12, 2025, aged 74 years. Much loved Dad and father-in-law of Stephanie and Jorge, Timothy and Karen, Hayden, and Heidi and Jason, and beloved Granddaddy of Kyle, Cooper, Annah, and Beauden. Messages may be a...
Anne McPHAIL
14/11/2025
On Friday, November 14, 2025, died in Christchurch, surrounded by family. Dearly loved wife of the late David. Much loved mother and mother-in-law of Anna and Matthew Garrett, and Matthew and Sarah McPhail. Beloved Nana of Milo, Felix, Lola, and Clau...
John William 'Nod' CHAPLIN
09/11/2025
Passed away on Sunday, November 9, 2025, surrounded by family, at Nurse Maude Hospice. Much loved husband of Eve, treasured Dad of Amy, and Todd, father-in-law of Lance, and Ahly, cherished Poppy of Arabella, Jackson, and Hanu. Loved son of the l...
Patricia ‘Trish’ Elizabeth FOX
11/11/2025
Passed away peacefully at home, on November 11, 2025, aged 64 years. Loved sister and sister-in-law of Wendy and Mike, Andy and Kath, Jenny and Garth, Nicky and Grant, and Suse. Loved aunt of all her nieces and nephews, special cousin and friend of C...
Shirley Susan BORLASE
08/11/2025
On November 8, 2025, passed away peacefully at Charles Upham Retirement Village, Rangiora, aged 86 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Vincent, loved daughter of the late Isaac and Irene Barton, dearly loved sister of Ann and Eldon Hamilton, and Mar...
Margaret Anna BRAND
08/11/2025
On Saturday, November 8, 2025, peacefully, at home, at Holly Lea Village, aged 83 years. Loved mother of John Norris, Anna Sheed, Jeff Norris, and Scott Norris, beloved wife of the late Charles Edward Norris, and the late Richard Walter Brand. Margar...
Patricia “Patsy” Eulene RICHARDS
07/11/2025
On Friday, November 7, 2025, peacefully, aged 78 years. Loved wife of the late Del, loved Mum, Nanny, sister, sister-in-law, aunt, and friend to many. Messages may be addressed to: The family of the late Patsy Richards, c/- PO Box 39001, Christchurch...
Pamela ‘Pam’ Irene WILLIAMS
09/11/2025
On Sunday, November 9, 2025, peacefully, aged 75 years. Dearly loved wife and soulmate of Denis for 57 years, much loved Mum and mother-in-law of Tracey and Nick, Nigel and Lidia, Garry and Melanie, loved Nana of Jesse, Jake, Isaac, Yvette, Blake, an...
Michael Francis NEWLAND
10/11/2025
On Monday, November 10, 2025, passed away peacefully in Christchurch, surrounded by family. Dearly loved husband of Julie. Beloved father of James. Cherished brother and brother-in-law of Peter and Jane, Ness and Matt, and Craig and Bex. Treasured an...
Annette Mary WHALL
04/11/2025
On November 4, 2025, peacefully at The Village Palms, aged 85 years. Dearly loved daughter of the late Ethel and Stanley Barker, sister and sister-in-law of Raymond (deceased) and Daphne, Maxine and Tub Yeates (deceased), mother and mother-in-law...
Robert 'Bob' John BARLOW
07/11/2025
Passed away peacefully at Christchurch Hospital, on Friday, November 7, 2025, aged 86 years. Dearly loved husband of Lena, loved father and father-in-law of Warren and Janine Barlow, Lynelle and Denis Woods, Hayley and Alistair Chapman, and Andrea Ba...
Allan Richard HOOPER
04/11/2025
On November 4, 2025, peacefully at Oxford Hospital, surrounded by family, aged 85 years. Dearly loved husband of Jeannie, much loved father and father-in-law of Michael and Bronwyn, and Andrew, loved brother and brother-in-law of Daphne and the late ...
Brett John RENDLE
04/11/2025
Passed away on Tuesday, November 4, 2025, aged 61 years. Beloved husband of Claire, much loved Dad of Ben, Angus, Ruby, and Lola, Grandad of William, Roman, and Aliyah, and a dearly loved son, son-in-law, brother, uncle, nephew, and a friend to many....















