Obituaries

(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...

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 ...

On Monday, August 10, 2026, peacefully at Christchurch Hospital, surrounded by family aged 81 years. Much loved husband of Val, loved father of Cathie, Debbie, and David, loved father-in-law, and Grandad. A memorial service to celebrate Terry’s lif...

On August 7, 2026, Kaye passed away, surrounded by love, at Banbury Park Care, aged 73 years. Beloved Mum to Keryn, and Sharleen, adored Nana to Louis, and much-loved by Reed, Beau and Max, whom she cherished as part of her family. We invite all thos...

On Sunday, August 9, 2026, Shirley passed away peacefully at Charles Upham Retirement Village, Rangiora, aged 87 years. Dearly loved wife of Robert Neville Hinman. Much loved mother and mother-in-law of John and Sally, Simon and Robbie, Janet, and Ma...

On August 11, 2026, passed away at Charles Upham Retirement Village, after a short illness, aged 92 years. Dearly loved husband of Margaret for 66 years, much loved father and father-in-law of Suzanne and Hamish Macfarlane, Hamish and Elizabeth, and ...

Of Mt Torlesse, Springfield, and Christchurch, Canterbury: On August 10, 2026, passed away peacefully, aged 94 years. Dearly loved husband of the late Virginia, loved father and father-in-law of Anna and David Abbott, Cindy and David Douglas, Fiona ...

Peacefully on August 14, 2026, at Anthony Wilding Village, in his 94th year. Treasured husband of Yvonne, devoted father and father-in-law of Bruce, Robin and Lynne, Jan and Michael McCrea, Julie and Warren Argyle,  Hamish and Bruce Guild, and Mandy...

On August 10, 2026, passed away at Christchurch Hospital, surrounded by his loving family, aged 90 years. Dearly loved partner of Glennis, and loved husband of the late Leith. Much loved father and father-in-law of Kirsty (deceased), Victoria and Der...

On August 11, 2026, passed away peacefully at Charles Upham Retirement Village, Rangiora, surrounded by family and friends, aged 91 years.  Dearly loved wife and best friend of David for over 68 years. A loving sister-in-law, cousin, and cherished a...

On Tuesday, August 11, 2026, at Ngaio Marsh, after a brief illness, aged 100. Daughter of Aileen and Geoffrey Wood (both deceased), sister of Diana, and Jennifer.  Wife of the late Norman Lindsay Macbeth; mother and mother-in-law of Lindsay and Laur...

On August 11, 2026, peacefully at George Manning Lifecare, aged 87 years. Dearly loved sister of Ivor, and the late Lindsay, and the late Moira. Loved aunt to her nieces and nephews. Many thanks to the staff of Christchurch Hospital, and George Manni...

On June 23, 2026, passed away in Christchurch, in her 100th year. Wife of the late Norman, mother and mother-in-law of Sarah Jane Hardie and Andrew Turton, Ruth and Richard Wells, grandmother of Henry Wells and Joanna Pope-Wells, Tamar Wells, Roslyn ...

On August 6, 2026, Rona passed away in her home which she loved, in her 99th year. Cherished wife of the late Lex, dearly loved mother of Ann, Joy, and Kate, and loved mother-in-law of Mike, and Graham. Much loved Granny of Becky, Char, Penny and hus...

On Wednesday, August 12, 2026, peacefully at Burwood Hospital. Much loved husband of Susan, loved father and father-in-law of Gwynn and Anna, loved stepfather of Nathan and Michelle, Natasha and Paul, Tristan and Fiona, Taisia and Stephen, adored Gra...

On August 6, 2026, in her 90th year. Dearly loved wife of the late Francis (Frank), much loved mother and mother-in-law of Christine and Kieran, Fiona and Andrew, and Michelle. Adored Grandma of Sarah and Aaron, Michael and Clare; Regan, Paige; Jesse...

(Formerly of Ashburton) On Sunday, August 9, 2026, after a short illness, aged 79 years. Beloved wife of Tom, mother and mother-in-law of Kate and Vass, Sam and Mio, and Nick, Nana of Will, Tom, Grace, Sophie, and Jamiee. Daughter of the late Lester ...

On Monday, August 10, 2026, passed away peacefully at Nurse Maude Hospital, aged 98 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Leonard. Loved mother and mother-in-law of Annette and John Commons, Peter and Lynn Stackhouse, Carol and Kevin Daly, Gail and De...

On August 10, 2026, reunited with her loving husband Dave, embraced by the welcoming arms of her Lord and Saviour, aged 80 years. Very dear and loving Mum to Rochelle, and Stacey, mother-in-law of Phil, doting Nan to Jacob, and Nan to her 'grand-furs...

On August 8, 2026, passed away peacefully at Addington Gardens Care Centre, in her 87th year. Dearly loved wife and best friend of Murray for over 60 years, much loved Mum of Steve, and Stuart, loved mother-in-law of Kate, and treasured Nana of Harr...