Obituaries

Born in London in 1929, passed away peacefully on Monday, February 16, 2026, surrounded by her loving family. Beloved and loving wife of the late Peter, loved mother and mother-in-law of Graham and Kathy Sharpe, Pam Sharpe and Garry Moore, Libby Shar...

On Saturday, February 14, 2026, peacefully, with family at her side. Loved mother and mother-in-law of Celia and Chris, Bridget and Richard, Brian and Maryrose, Hugh and Liz, Peter and Linh. Loving grandmother of her ten grandchildren and her five gr...

On Thursday, February 12, 2026, Rosamund passed away peacefully at Nurse Maude Hospice, aged 47 years. Much loved wife of Alistair, devoted Mum of Caitlan, Nia, and Angus, and much loved sister to Iselta and Matthew. A special thanks to the staff at ...

On February 11, 2026, Melva passed away peacefully at Christchurch Hospital, aged 94 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Mervyn, much loved Mum of Marilyn, Christine, Tony, Yvonne, Elizabeth, Tom, Shelley, and Andrew, loved mother-in-law, Grandma, G...

Passed away peacefully on Sunday, February 15, 2026, in her 90th year. Loving, devoted and much loved wife of Paul for 49 years. Loved Mum and mother-in-law of Debbie (deceased), Lance and Karina (Toowoomba), Caren and Andrew (Collie, W.A), and Kelvi...

On Tuesday, February 10, 2026, with her loving family by her side, aged 92 years. Beloved wife of the late Harry, adored mother of Gayner, Sue, Andrea, and the late Sandra, loved grandmother of Lee, Susie, Rowan, and Jordan. Val is survived by her lo...

On February 16, 2026, passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by his family. Dearly loved husband of June, loved Dad and father-in-law of Moira and Graeme, and Bronwyn and Richard, treasured Granddad of Alys, Llew, Dan; Beatrix, Jimmy, and Thomas...

Passed away peacefully on February 15, 2026, at Burwood Hospital, in her 87th year.  Loved wife of the late Maurice. Loved and cherished sister, sister-in-law, and aunt of Barbara, Bill, Felice (all deceased) and Peter Jackson, and Martha and Stewar...

It is with great sadness that Gurka passed away peacefully at Christchurch Hospital, surrounded by family, on February 17, 2026.  Dearly loved husband of Shirley, much loved father and father-in-law of Brenda and Anthony Harwood, Joel and Yuko, love...

On February 14, 2026, peacefully at WesleyCare, aged 96 years. Dearly loved husband of Colleen for 68 years, much loved father and father-in-law of Shane and Eliane, Brendon (deceased), Angela and Andrew, and Kevin, treasured Granddad of Krystal, Mic...

Passed away after a short illness, on February 13, 2026, aged 71 years. Dearly beloved father and father-in-law of Reuben and Shannelee, generous and much-loved brother and brother-in-law of Colin (deceased), Neville and Michelle, Russell, Aaron and ...

On Sunday, February 8, 2026, unexpectedly, aged 68 years. Loved partner, and best friend of Mark for more than 30 years, loved Mum and mother-in-law of Jeff and Michelle, Sam and Tim, cherished Nana and Grandma of Aria, Isla, Ollie, and Flynn, loved ...

On February 10, 2026, passed away peacefully surrounded by family, aged 79 years. Loved husband and soulmate of Lynda, dearly loved father and father-in-law of Bevan and Heidi, Gordon and Jocelyn, proud and loving Grandad of William, and Caitlyn, lov...

Passed away at Christchurch Hospital on Wednesday, February 11, 2026, aged 62 years. Loved husband of Ann-Marie, beloved father of Charlotte and Ella, loved brother of Judith, loved uncle, great-uncle, son, son-in-law, brother-in-law and a friend to ...

On Monday, February 9, 2026, at home with family by his side, aged 85 years. Loved husband of Margaret for 61 years, loved Dad and father-in-law of Nichola, Mike and Lynne, Hamish and Beverly, loved Granddad of Henry, Charlotte, Jack, Jacqui, and Jam...

Passed away peacefully on Sunday, February 8, 2026, after a brief illness, aged 87 years. Devoted wife of Arthur for 66 years, much loved mother and mother-in-law of Peter and Julianne, Ruth and the late Bryan, and Bill and Tina. Adored Gran of Andy,...

Passed away peacefully on January 30, 2026, aged 99 years. Loved husband of the late Rhona (nee Midgley), loved Dad of John and Lyn, Clare, and Kathryn and the late Don. Cherished Papa of Anna, Tim and Ben; Sam, Rebecca and Andrew; Roy and Scott; Ste...

(Formerly of Lower Hutt). On February 1, 2026, passed away at Christchurch Hospital, aged 96 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Ronald, much loved Mum and mother-law of Brian and Kate, Lesley, and the late Ian, and Kevin. Treasured Nana of Melissa,...

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,...

On Friday, February 6, 2026, passed away peacefully at Burwood Hospital, surrounded by family. Dearly loved husband and best friend of Bev for over 40 years. Loved father and father-in-law of Tracy Colvin, and Paula and Dylan Clark. Treasured grandfa...