Obituaries

On September 5, 2025, at Cashmere View, aged 87 years. Dearly loved and loving husband and best friend of Crystal. A much loved Dad and Dad-in-law of Shane and Clare (Bath), Mark and Jo (Auckland), Tracey and Barry. Loved Dee of Harry, and Mackenz...

Went to be with his Lord with family by his side, on September 6, 2025, aged 78 years. Cherished husband of Marjorie (nee McCluggage), loved father of Robert, Katherine, and Helen, treasured grandfather of his 10 grandchildren, loved brother of Ann, ...

On Monday, September 8, 2025, passed away peacefully at Nazareth House, aged 85 years. Dearly loved brother of Elaine, John, and Peter. Many thanks to the staff at Nazareth House for their compassionate care of Robert. Messages may be addressed to: T...

On Sunday, August 31, 2025, peacefully, at Christchurch Hospital, aged 90 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Derrick, loved Mum, and mother-in-law of Donna and Chris, Margaret (Maggie) and Brendan, Paula and Gavin, Tracey and Martyn, much loved Nan...

On Thursday, September 4, 2025, at home, and with family, aged 86 years. Dearly loved husband of Ray, loved Dad and father-in-law of Tonia and Richard, Steph and Andy, Beth and Richard, much loved Grandad, brother, brother-in-law, uncle, and friend t...

On Wednesday, September 3, 2025, passed away peacefully in Christchurch, surrounded by family, aged 96 years. Dearly loved husband of the late Valmai. Much loved father and father-in-law of Graeme and Ann, Kate and John, and Deborah and Jim. Cherishe...

Passed away peacefully at BUPA Parklands, on Wednesday, September 3, 2025, aged 91 years. Much loved husband of Margaret, dearly loved Dad and father-in-law of Michael and Jo, David and Keren, Chris and Belle, Helen and Aaron, loved stepfather of Ton...

On Friday, September 5, 2025, peacefully at home with family at his side, aged 78 years. Much loved husband of Sheryl, and the late Margaret, loved father and father-in-law of Kelly and Grant, Kate and Dean, Guy and Michelle, loved stepfather and ste...

On September 3, 2025, sadly passed away, aged 67 years. Much loved husband of Diane, cherished Dad of Sharna, and Jasmin, and a loved Poppy to his eight grandchildren. The family would like to thank everyone for their prayers and support. Messages ma...

 (Formerly Graham): On September 2, 2025, peacefully, in her 92nd year. Much loved wife of the late Paul, dearly loved mother, step-mother, and mother-in-law of Deborah (USA), Shelley and Pete (UK), Keith and Marilyn, Brad and Jenny, Jude and Geoff...

Passed away peacefully at Summerset at Wigram, on Tuesday, September 2, 2025, aged 83 years. Dearly loved husband of Helen for 58 years, dearly loved Dad of Hamish and Megan, Bridgette (deceased) and Chris, and Rachael and Mike, and much loved Grandp...

On Wednesday, September 3, 2025, passed peacefully, aged 83 years. Loved husband of Marlene for 53 years, loved Dad and father-in-law of Graeme and Sandy, Philip, Annette, Michelle and Murray, adored Grandad of Rachel and Josh, Philippa and Greer, Ma...

On Sunday, August 31, 2025, at Burwood Hospital. Dearly loved husband of May, father and father-in-law of Peter and Teresa, Martin and Greta, Benjamin and Lynda, Anne-Marie and Brent, and Amanda. Loved grandfather of 16 and great-grandfather of 10. B...

On August 29, 2025, suddenly and unexpectedly, at home, aged 86 years. Loved father and father-in-law of Andrew and Carol, and the late Karen, loved stepfather of Paula, loved Grandad of Richard, Michael, Sara, Anthony, Ashleigh, and Callum, and a Gr...

On Wednesday, September 3, 2025, passed away peacefully in Christchurch, with family by her side. Dearly loved wife of the late Henk. Much loved mother and mother-in-law of Vincent, Saskia and Roydon, and Kirsten and Dave. Cherished Oma of her many g...

On September 1, 2025, passed away peacefully at home with his family by his side, following a short battle with lung disease, aged 88 years. Much loved husband of the late Margaret, and recent partner of Iris. Loved father and father-in-law of Rob an...

On Wednesday, August 20, 2025, at Glentanner, Mount Cook, aged 65 years. Loved father and father-in-law of Shannon, Colin and Sarah, cherished friend to Anne. Messages may be addressed to: The family of the late Gerard O’Brien, c/- PO Box 39001, Ch...

On August 30, 2025, passed away peacefully at home, with family by his side. Dearly loved husband of Aiqing Li, loved and adored father and father-in-law of and Karen and Jeremy Duff, cherished Pop Pop to Connor, and Liam. Treasured brother and broth...

On Saturday, August 30, 2025, peacefully at Christchurch Hospital, aged 91 years. Loved wife of the late Mervyn, loved Mum of Steven and Mary, and Sue, and Nana of Kirsten, Catrina, Lucas, and Kelsey. Special thanks to the staff of Ward B4 for their ...

Passed away peacefully on September 2, 2025, at Kevin Hickman Village, aged 90 years. Dearly loved father of Edmund and Joanna, Pierre (Pete) and Marian, Louise and Tom. Much loved grandfather of Grace; Joseph, Annemarie, Geoffrey, Elisabeth, Emily, ...