Obituaries

(VRD Retired Commander RNZNVR), (ex NZ Railways) On April 15, 2026, passed away peacefully at Charles Upham Retirement Village, Rangiora, in his 99th year. Dearly loved husband of the late Joan, and the late Tricia, loved father and father-in-law of ...

(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...

On Saturday, April 18, 2026, peacefully, aged 81 years. Loved husband of Anne for 56 years, loved father of Claire, Ashley, and Emma, and their partners, Ylva, and Dan, dearly loved Poppa of Evelyn, Mekael, Ollie, and Esme, loved younger brother of N...

On Tuesday, April 14, 2026, at Christchurch Hospital, aged 76 years. Loved husband of Lyn, dearly loved father and father-in-law of Barbi and Chris, Braden and Melissa, much loved Grandad of Madeline, Alexia, Edward, Birdie, and Harriet, loved brothe...

On Sunday, April 19, 2026, in her 90th year, surrounded by family. Dearly loved and loving mother and mother-in-law of David (deceased), Peter and Rose, Deb, Sue and Paul, and Drew. Loved Granny of Sammy, and Gia: and Nkosi, and much loved sister, au...

On April 16, 2026, passed away peacefully at Christchurch Hospital, with family by his side, aged 71 years. Dearly loved husband of Irene, much loved father and father-in-law of Michael and Jennifer, Matthew, and Kylie and Tim, adored Grandpa of Harr...

On Saturday, April 18, 2026, peacefully at Akaroa Hospital. Dearly loved wife of Andrew, beloved Mum to Isabella, Nelima, and Nasiombe. Cherished daughter of Mark and Sonia Armstrong, and much loved sister of Hannah, and Rachel, loved sister-in-law o...

On April 17, 2026, passed away peacefully, aged 20 years. Dearly loved daughter of Tracy and Craig, much loved sister of Katelyn, and a much loved grand-daughter. Messages may be addressed to: The family of the late Annabell Young, c/- PO Box 39001, ...

On April 17, 2026, Derek passed away peacefully at Banbury Park Care Centre. Beloved husband of the late Patricia (Pat), and adored father and best friend of Debbie Haywood, and Andrew Brunt.   “Jesus holds him in his hands – we hold h...

On Sunday, April 5, 2026, peacefully in his sleep at Charles Upham Retirement Village, aged 86 years. Loved husband of Lynn, loved father of Barry, Carol, and Jodi, beloved Grandad of Jordan, Rana, Lily, Claudia, Samara, Justyn, and Stacy, and cheris...

On April 16, 2026, aged 90 years, passed away peacefully at Christchurch Hospital, surrounded by family. Dearly loved wife of the late Ray, loved Mum of Sheree and John, Gary and Lynley, and Leanne and Wayne, and treasured grandmother of all her gran...

On Friday, April 17, 2026, peacefully, aged 92 years. Loved Mum, and mother-in-law of Warren and Jocelyn, Sylvia and Brian, Ivan (deceased), Noeline (deceased) and Tony, and Rae, adored Nana Bumble to her grandchildren and great-grandchildren, loved ...

On April 15, 2026, passed away peacefully at Waikari Hospital, aged 84 years. Dearly loved husband of Mildred for 62 years, much loved father and father-in-law of Kelvin and Delwyn, and Neroli and Bede, treasured Grandad-Ivan of Will and Ash, Simon a...

Passed away peacefully at Windsorcare, on April 9, 2026, aged 83 years. Loved and adored soulmate of Rodger, awesome Mum of her boys Peter and Karl, fun-loving mother-in-law of Jacky and Deanne. Kathy cherished her grandchildren, Corrie, Cameron, Ron...

On Tuesday, April 14, 2026, tragically taken as a result of an accident, aged 30 years. Much loved husband of Awhi, adored Dada of Harper and Ivy, treasured son of Andrew and Jude, loved brother of Lachlan. Dearly loved by all his family and friends....

On April 8, 2026, passed away peacefully at Christchurch Hospital, aged 90 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Geoffrey, beloved mother of Andrew, Robert, and Sarah, mother-in-law of Wendy, and Richard, cherished grandmother of Aidan, Daniel, Georgi...

On April 9, 2026, peacefully at home, after a long and courageous battle against breast cancer, surrounded by those who loved her deeply, aged 65 years. Dearly loved wife of Kevin for 43 years, much loved Mum of Rebecca, and Aaron and Charn, proud an...

On April 9, 2026, passed away peacefully at Ballarat Care Home, aged 87 years.  Dearly loved husband of the late Anne, much loved father and father-in-law of Andrew and Bridgitt, Karen and Bryan Hoey, Vicki and Dominic Marinelli, Paula Robinson and ...

On April 13, 2026, (A Pilgrim in a Foreign Land) Our Triune God, Maker of heaven and earth determines the life of each man on earth. He so determined that Adrianus Posthuma, would be born on April 12, 1929, in The Netherlands, and that his life would...

Passed away peacefully at Burlington Village on Wednesday, March 4, 2026, aged 82 years. Dearly loved husband of the late Jen, loved father of Virginia, and Blair, and adored grandfather of Lucy, Sophie, Joseph, and Billy, and a loved family member a...