Obituaries
Julie Claire STEELE
24/04/2026
Died suddenly at home, on Friday, April 24, 2026, in her 64th year. Loved wife of Paul, Mum and mother-in-law of Louise and Logan, and Vanessa and Ben, and special Nana of Olivia, Lucas, and Luna, beloved daughter of Lester and Lois Roberts, daughter...
Anselm Dominic MURPHY
26/04/2026
On Sunday, April 26, 2026, passed away peacefully in Christchurch, surrounded by family. Cherished father and father-in-law of Edward and Janet, Andrea and Mark, and Kevin and Maxine. Beloved grandfather and great-grandfather of Kimberley, Jordan, Je...
Colin HAIR
20/04/2026
On April 20, 2026, passed away after a short illness, surrounded by family, aged 74 years. Loving long term partner of Nancy, dearly loved father and father-in-law of Tess and Perry, stepfather of Glen and Courtney, Lisa, Craig and Ava, loved Grandad...
Noeline Evelyn GEORGE
23/04/2026
We are incredibly sad to share that our lovely mother, Noeline George (née Tippen), peacefully passed away on Thursday, April 23, 2026, surrounded by loved ones, and the dedicated care of the incredible team at Bethesda Care Home. She will be dearly...
Keith Ronald CLARK
22/04/2026
Passed away on Wednesday, April 22, 2026, aged 84. Dearly loved husband of Elizabeth, father and father-in-law of Lewis (Christchurch), Martyn and Claudia (Canada), Julian and Junko (Japan), Daniel (Wellington), Rebecca and Nils (Christchurch), grand...
Colin Rangi BRYCE
22/04/2026
On April 22, 2026, passed away peacefully, aged 95 years. Loved husband of Jenny for 65 years, much loved father and father-in-law of Tony and Carmel, Sheryll and Thomas, Greg and Kirsten, and Michael, much loved Pop of Kate, Andrew, Natasha; Luke, E...
Ross Edgar LEWISHAM
22/04/2026
Passed away at Summerset at Wigram, on Wednesday, April 22, 2026, aged 83 years. Dearly loved husband of the late Mary, loved Dad and father-in-law of Mark and Jocelyn, and Kate and the late Adam Bilney, and loved Granddad of Jessica, and Olivia; and...
Mary Jennifer MILLS
20/04/2026
On April 20, 2026, at Ngaio Marsh Retirement Village, aged 82 years. Dearly loved wife of Peter for nearly 60 years, much loved mother and mother-in-law of John and Vanessa, David and Lisa, Joanna and Andrew Blakey, adored Granny of Phoebe, Adem, and...
Eddie “Ted” Graham BATCHELOR
24/04/2026
Passed away peacefully at Christchurch Hospital, surrounded by his loving family, on April 24, 2026, aged 81 years. Loved husband of the late Irene, loving father of Wayne, Julie Campbell, and Angela Batchelor, treasured Granddad of Caleb, Krystal, S...
Neil Frederick OLSSON
18/04/2026
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...
Kevin James BETHWAITE
14/04/2026
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...
John Charles ANDERSON
16/04/2026
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...
Miriam Francis ARMSTRONG-BWAYO
18/04/2026
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...
Annabell Emily YOUNG
17/04/2026
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, ...
Derek William BRUNT
17/04/2026
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...
Elesby Ada FERGUSON
18/04/2026
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...
Bevan Harold METCALFE
05/04/2026
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...
Rona Gwenyth MARKS
16/04/2026
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...
Beryl Noeline SEELEN
17/04/2026
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 ...



















