Obituaries

Lorraine Helen McGOWAN

01/01/2024
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Lorraine, on January 1, 2024, surrounded by family, in her 90th year, at Summerset at Wigram. Loved wife of the late Gerald; adored and deeply loved mother of Jacqueline, Matthew, and Rowan (dece...
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Teresa Rosa MACINTYRE

16/04/2024
Passed away at her home,  Summerset at Avonhead Retirement Village, on Tuesday April 16, 2024, aged 87 years. Loved wife of the late Dr Ronald Macintyre, much loved mother and mother-in-law of Duncan and Julie, Corinne and Andrew, and Owen, adored g...
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Judith (nee McKane) Maree HENRY

05/04/2024
On April 5, 2024, peacefully at Christchurch Hospital, aged 80 years. Loved and devoted wife of the late Jim Henry, loved mother and mother-in-law of Belinda and Ian, Maree and James, Milton and Mark, adored granny of Ellen; William, and Lucy. Daught...
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Peter Daniel COUCH

10/04/2024
Passed away peacefully at Christchurch Hospital, on April 10, 2024, aged 74 years. A deeply loved and cherished husband of Karen for 52 years, a devoted Dad and father-in-law of David, Michael, and Catherine, Tracey, and Brent. Adored grandad of Sam,...
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Donald “Don” Athol Thomas MEE

20/04/2024
On Saturday April 20, 2024, peacefully surrounded by family. Loved husband of Maureen for 58 years, loved father and father-in-law of Brian and the late Robyn, Jenny and the late Paul, loved son of the late Bowery and Violet, brother of Graham, and N...
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Glenn James HARRIS

18/04/2024
On April 18, 2024, aged 58 years,  passed away at Christchurch Hospital, with family by his side. Dearly loved son of the late Bill and Jean, much loved brother and brother-in-law of Billy (deceased) and Joanna, Brent and Wendy, and Christina and Al...
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Ivan George SHASKEY

16/04/2024
On April 16, 2024, passed away at home, aged 93 years. Dearly loved husband of the late Beth, much loved father of Robin, Bruce, Alan, Neil (deceased), Garry, and Lynne-Marie, treasured grandfather of his 16 grandchildren and great-grandfather of his...
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Roberta ‘Ruby’ Tweeddale WALKER

21/04/2024
On Sunday April 21, 2024, Ruby passed peacefully surrounded by family, aged 100 years. She was the dearly loved wife of the late Len Walker and loved mother and mother-in-law of Grant and Maria (Wellington), and Joanne and Murray Jenkins, Nana of Ton...
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Neil RICH

17/04/2024
On Wednesday, April 17, 2024, at home, aged 81 years. Loved husband of Joan, loved Dad and father-in-law of Brendan and Sandy, Janine and Paul, Carolyn and Steve, loved Grandad and Great-Grandad of Letitia, Deon, Courtney, Micaela, Kate, Shelby, and ...
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Michael Cornelius WITTEMAN

19/04/2024
On Friday, April 19, 2024, peacefully at home surrounded by family. Loved husband of Alana, loved father,  father-in-law and best friend of Stephen and Alicia, Robert and Kerryn, adored grandad of Jazmyne and Baxter; Layla and Lorenzo. Loved son, br...
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Edna May GRAHAM

17/04/2024
On April 17, 2024, passed away peacefully at Holmwood Rest Home, with her daughters by her side, aged 96 years.  Dearly loved wife of the late Doug, much loved mother and mother-in-law of Sandra and Tony Pugh, Lindsay (deceased), Brett (deceased), H...
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Marjorie Ivy RAE

16/04/2024
On April 16, 2024, died peacefully after a brave battle with cancer, aged 71 years. Loved and loving mum of Lance Gahan, much loved daughter of the late Audrey and Laurie Rae, loved sister and sister-in-law of Pam and Sam Thomas, Sue and Angus Gallet...
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Douglas “Doug” Malcolm MUIR

13/04/2024
On April 13, 2024, passed away peacefully at Christchurch Hospital, aged 75 years. Dearly loved husband and soulmate of Judy, much loved father of Tim, and Chris, treasured grandad of Aneshia, Jorgia, Jayde, Peter, and Stevie, loved son of the late B...
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Rita Beryl TIE

12/04/2024
On April 12, 2024, passed away peacefully at Arvida St Albans Retirement Village, in her 93rd year. Dearly loved wife of the late Bill, much loved mother and mother-in-law of Geoffrey and Erica, Allister and the late Eleanor, Stephanie and Graeme, lo...
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Alan John CANDY

15/04/2024
Passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loving family on the evening of April 15, 2024. Dearly loved and loving husband of Karen, loved and treasured dad of Ryan, Nick, Brad, and Melissa, and their partners Ari, Leah, Jazz, and Logan, adored Grandd...
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Judith Mary “Judy” BENNY (nee Adams)

13/04/2024
Passed away on Saturday, April 13, 2024, at Princes Court Lifecare, Ashburton, aged 92 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Graeme (who passed away seven weeks earlier), loved mother and mother-in-law of Andrew and Jo, and a much loved Granny to Kate...
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Donn James ARMSTRONG

11/04/2024
After a short illness, Donn died peacefully, aged 80 years, on Thursday April 11th, 2024, under the amazing care of the Nurse Maude Hospice.  Donn is the loved husband of Liz, father of Stephanie, Libby and Peter.  Donn is also cherished Grandpa to...
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Andrew Forbes DAVIDSON (ONZM)

12/04/2024
With great sadness and broken hearts, we advise the unexpected death of Andrew. Loved partner and soulmate of Marion, much loved Dad and father-in-law of Nicola and Ian, Jonathan and Melissa, Michael and Carla, special Gramps of Sophia, Holly, Sam, L...
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Eileen Jean TREZISE

11/04/2024
Unexpectedly, at home, on April 11, 2024, aged 68 years. Much loved mother and mother-in-law of Adam and Kirsty, and Miranda and Michael, proud Nan of Cooper, and Frog; Grace, and Thomas. Dearly loved sister of Margaret, and the late Barry, and a muc...
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Ronald (Ron) Aubrey BARNETT

09/04/2024
On April 9, 2024, aged 84 years, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family. Dearly loved husband of the late Christine, loved father and father-in-law of Kay and Jeff, Mike and Tania, loved Pop of his grandchildren, and great-grandchild. Since...
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