Obituaries

Alistair Malcolm CAMERON

19/08/2026
On August 19, 2026, peacefully at Bupa Parklands, aged 82 years. Loved husband of Lois, father and father-in-law of Nicola and Andrew, Andrew and Tiff, dearly loved Grandad of Lily, Chloe, and Michaela, a loved brother, brother-in-law, uncle and frie...
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Glynn John BRAITHWAITE

21/08/2026
On Friday, August 21, 2026, peacefully in Christchurch, aged 87 years. Dearly loved husband of Barbara for 60 years, cherished Dad and father-in-law of Morgan and Chuenkamon, Louise and Michael, loved Grandad of Praewa, brother-in-law of Beverley, an...
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Alistair Frank Taylor

21/08/2026
29 April 1935 - 21 August 2026 (Late of Cashel Car Sales) Beloved father of Jackie Taylor and Tom, Bruce Taylor, Mark Taylor, and the late Christine Condliffe. Dearly loved grandfather of Megan and James, and Korissa. Great grandfather of Elise. Love...
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Susan Roberta BENZIE

15/08/2026
On Saturday, August 15, 2026, passed away peacefully surrounded by family. Dearly loved mother and mother-in-law of Jeremy, Gus and Steve, and Matthew and Tessa.  Cherished grandmother of Zoe, James, Raife, and Ari, and great-grandmother of Jensen, ...
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Stephanie “Steph” Kathleen HAGERTY

21/08/2026
On August 21, 2026, peacefully and surrounded by love at Nurse Maude Hospice. Dearly loved wife and soulmate of the late Grant, much loved Mum of Alesha, and Liam, and mother-in-law of Joe. Proud and loving Grandma of Kadie, Te Koha, Piper, and Stevi...
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Victoria "Vicky" Eugenia KING

21/08/2026
Passed away peacefully on Friday, August 21, 2026, at Ngaio Marsh Rest Home, aged 82 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Gerald Charles King.  Treasured and devoted mother of Caroline, and Thomas, loved mother-in-law of Ryan, cherished Nana of Rita...
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Anthony “Tony” Thomas McGREGOR

21/08/2026
On Friday, August 21, 2026, suddenly at home in Rangiora, aged 77 years. Dearly loved husband of Helen, stepfather of Tracey, and Karl. Loved grandfather of Amy, Greer, Christian, Sophia, Heidi, Great-Grandpop of Ryder, and Clio. Messages may be addr...
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David Malcolm DENTON

16/08/2026
On August 16, 2026, peacefully at Essie Summers Retirement Village, after 90 pretty amazing years. Much loved husband of the late Aynsley, father of Karen, and Ross, father-in-law of Steve, grandfather of Cameron, Hamish, Kieran, and Harry, and Great...
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Carolyn Lea POWER

16/08/2026
On Sunday, August 16, 2026, peacefully at Christchurch Hospital, after a few good days with family and friends. Beloved mother of Eden, much loved sister and sister-in-law of Warren and Jennie, Trevor and Fiona, a favourite aunty to all her nieces an...
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Sharyn Michelle GALLAGHER

18/08/2026
Unexpectedly on Tuesday, August 18, 2026, peacefully and surrounded by her family, aged 62 years. Loved wife and best friend of Donal for 38 years. Adored Mum of Ciaran, Jacob, and Rose. Loved daughter of the Faye and Ian Brownie (both deceased), lov...
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William “Maurice” Maurice WARD

20/08/2026
On August 20, 2026, peacefully at Christchurch Hospital, with family by his side, in his 100th year. Dearly loved husband of the late Nancy, much loved Dad and father-in-law of Stuart and Lillian, Kevin and Frances, and the late Barbara, Lance and Ma...
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Alan Wilton RANBY

12/08/2026
On August 12, 2026, of Parnassus Road, Cheviot, passed away suddenly, aged 50 years. Dearly loved son of Marion and the late John Ranby, loved brother of Frances, and Charles.  Will be forever remembered Messages may be addressed to: The famil...
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Janette ‘Jan’ Grace VISKER

18/08/2026
On August 18, 2026, peacefully at Karadean Court, Oxford, aged 88 years. Much loved mother and mother-in-law of Robert and Egan, and Daniel and Sarah, loved Grandma of Liam, Annie, Emma, Cora, and Reef. Special thanks to the staff at Karadean Court f...
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Lois Margaret GOOLD

13/08/2026
On Thursday, August 13, 2026, passed away peacefully at Nurse Maude Hospice after a brave battle with cancer, aged 87 years. Dearly loved daughter of the late Len and Mona. Beloved sister and sister-in-law of Gary and Jan. Adored aunt of Geoffrey and...
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Sheila Theresa FRENCH

17/08/2026
On Monday, August 17, 2026, after a brief illness, passed away peacefully at Christchurch Hospital, aged 82 years. Loved wife of Gary of 60 years, adored Mum and mother-in-law of Maria and Michael, Sharlene and Raouf, Tasha and Matt, loved Nana to fo...
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Keith Laurence KERR

15/08/2026
 On August 15, 2026, passed away peacefully at Christchurch Hospital, aged 92 years. Beloved husband of the late Enid, dearly loved father and father-in-law of Cheryl and Rodney Boon, Brent and Anne Kerr, treasured Grandad of Craig and Mikala, Rache...
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Alison Florence BOSMA

18/08/2026
Died peacefully on August 18, 2026, aged 90 years. Much loved wife of the late Jos, loved mother and mother-in-law of Grant and Wendy, Jeremy (deceased) and Claire, Andrea (deceased) and Mark, Linda and Richard; a much-loved Grandma and Great-Grandma...
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Dr Peter Hanley (D.Sc) FITZGERALD

16/08/2026
On Sunday, August 16, 2026, peacefully, aged 96 years. Much loved partner of the late Christine Morris, loved father and father-in-law of Celia and Chris, Bridget and Richard, Brian and Maryrose, Hugh and Liz, Peter and Linh. Loved Grandad and Great-...
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Robert Hugh McGARRY

28/07/2026
(RNZAF Reg. 78249): On Tuesday, July 28, 2026, passed away peacefully at Banbury Park, surrounded by family. Dearly loved husband of Annette, and of Loretta, the late Patricia, and June. Much loved father of Rebecca, and cherished stepfather of Lorne...
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Adrian “Dren” Roger ERRINGTON

04/06/1940 - 05/08/2026
Dren passed away peacefully on August 5, 2026.  Loving husband of Di for 61 years, loved father and father-in-law of Scott and Kristen, and Chris and Martin. Adored Pop of Rylee, Quinn, Isobella, and Rory. Treasured brother-in-law of Derek and Lois ...
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