Obituaries
David Hilliard BELL
11/01/2026
On Sunday, January 11, 2026, peacefully in Christchurch surrounded by family. Dearly loved husband of Judy, father and father-in-law of Andrew and Krista, Philippa and Julian, and Katy. Beloved Grandpa of Oscar, Max, John, Elizabeth, Mary, Alexandra,...
Kevin Courtenay WELLS
12/01/2026
Passed away peacefully, with loving family by his side, on January 12, 2026, aged 78 years. Loved and treasured husband of Helen, loved father and father-in-law of Julie and Tim, Ginna and Derek, Phil and Sarah, and Tim. Loved Pop of Lily, Thomas, Zo...
Lynette Denese BROWN
22/12/2025
Passed away peacefully, with her three children by her side, on Monday, December 22, 2025, aged 78 years.
Loving wife of the late Murray (Mog), dearly loved and adored Mum and mother-in-law of Warren and Nic, Tony and Leigh, and Kerry and Boyd. De...
Murray William John BOON
19/01/2026
On January 19, 2026, passed away peacefully at Banbury Park, aged 94 years. Dearly loved husband of the late Shirley, loved father and father-in-law of Rodney and Cheryl, Angela and Mark, Philip and Raelene, treasured Grandad of Craig and Mikala, and...
Carla Siobhan MEURK
04/12/2025
On December 4, 2025, Carla sadly passed away at Princess Alexandra Hospital, Brisbane, after a courageous battle with cancer and 44 years lived to the full. Beloved daughter of Colin and Marivee; sister of Krystyne, Tom and Collette; cousin to Meurkâ...
Murray “Muzz†James LEMON
12/01/2026
Peacefully on January 12, 2026, aged 79 years. Much loved husband of Claire, loved son of the late of Alan and Rose Lemon, stepson of the late Irene. Dearly loved brother and brother-in-law of Jaine and Angus, David (deceased), Jeff and Ann, Peter (N...
William Douglas ALLISON
19/01/2026
Died at home, on January 19, 2026, aged 83 years. Loved husband and best friend of Jeanette, loved father and father-in-law of Belinda and Scott Willis, Mark and Caroline, Grandad Bill of Sophie, and Ben; Thomas, and Charlotte. Messages may be addres...
Sidney Boyd ASHTON
26/12/2025
(ONZM) 4.8.1936 - 26.12.2025.  Died peacefully at Holly Lea. Dearly loved husband of Jane, loved father and father-in-law of Jo Ashton-Martyn and Hugh Martyn, Kate and Richard Bell, Sue Ashton, and Elizabeth Ashton. Proud grandfather of Henry and ...
Rosemary ‘Rosie’ Jane ASKEW
31/12/2025
Passed away peacefully at home, on December 31, 2025, aged 66 years. Dearly loved Mum of Ben and James.
Forever in our hearts
Messages may be addressed to: The family of the late Rosemary Askew, c/- PO Box 39001, Christchurch 8545. In lieu of f...
Kevin George Frank STIRLING
16/01/2026
On January 16, 2026, at Greymouth Hospital, aged 88 years. Loved Dad and father-in-law of Mark and Sandra, Robyn and Henare, Richard, and Fraser and Kelly. Devoted Grandad of Ashley, Holly; Teresa, Daniel, Jesse; Leezha; Nathan, Hannah, Malachi, and ...
Audrey CADDICK
25/12/2025
Passed away peacefully on Christmas Day, 2025, at Christchurch Hospital, aged 85 years.   A funeral service to celebrate Audrey’s life will be held at St Gregory’s Catholic Church, 26 Cotswold Avenue, Bishopdale, on Thursday, January 22, at 11...
Fay Lorraine LAUGHTON
17/01/2026
On Saturday, January 17, 2026, peacefully, aged 86 years. Loved wife of the late Barry, much loved mother and mother-in-law of Greg and Pannea, Mike and Ayami, and the late Phill, adored Grammie of Hannah, Jake, and Baylie; Elena, Dallas, and Sage. H...
Mark Burley Paterson HOUSTON
24/11/2025
Passed away peacefully in his sleep, at Diana Isaac Retirement Village, on November 24, 2025, aged 89 years. Dearly loved husband and best friend of the late Phyllis for 64 years, loved and cherished father and father-in-law of Geoff and Christine, N...
Noeline ELLIS
13/01/2026
On Tuesday, January 13, 2026, peacefully, surrounded by family, aged 92 years. Beloved wife of the late Ralph, loved Mum and mother-in-law of Coral, Kevin and Robbie, Lisa and Nick. Dearly loved Nana of Brookie, and Josh. Loved by all that knew her. ...
Hildegard Margarete Regine GRANT
15/01/2026
Passed away peacefully at Christchurch Hospital, on January 15, 2026, in her 80th year. Beloved wife and best friend of Allan, cherished mother of Martyn, Anne, and Brent, treasured mother-in-law, grandmother, and great-grandmother. Loved sister of J...
John Vincent BARBER
07/12/2025
On December 7, 2025, passed away peacefully at home with family, aged 88 years.  Dearly loved partner of Diane, much loved father and father-in-law of Dori and Woolly, Tony and Michelle, Brent and Anna, Gina and Simon, and Gina’s late husband Robe...
Jason Bryan HUTTON
12/01/2026
On January 12, 2026, peacefully at Christchurch Hospital, surrounded by loving family, aged 51 years. Loving partner of Kelly, cherished Dad of Eric (deceased), Harley, Bradley, and Riley, and their partners, loving Grandad of Paisley, and Bentley; M...
Dennis Albert BROOK
01/01/2026
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Dennis on January 1, 2026, at Charles Upham Retirement Village. Dennis passed after a painful year’s fight with aggressive cancer. Cherished husband and best friend of Jennifer (Jenni). Loved...
William “Arch†Alexander MURRAY
05/01/2026
Passed away peacefully in ICU at Christchurch Hospital, surrounded by his loving family, on Monday, January 5, 2026, aged 80 years. Dearly loved husband of Chris; legend of a Dad to Scott and James, their wives Monique and Erika; much-loved Grandda...
Charles Mackinlay USHER
11/01/2026
On January 11, 2026, after a long illness, aged 86 years. Much loved husband of Gill, and dearly loved father, father-in-law, and grandfather of Caroline, Andrew, Susie, Richard, David, and James. Messages may be addressed to: The family of the late ...

















