Obituaries

Hilary Strang McCORMACK (CNZM)

31/12/1934 - 12/12/2022
Our incredible Hilary left us, as she wanted, in her own home, with her family looking after her. Awesome Mum of Duncan, and Campbell and Yelena; adored sister of Derek and Lois Allan, and Di and Dren Errington; loved wife of the late Alan Hay McCorm...
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Lorraine Frances Emily HARKESS

01/07/2023
Passed away at home, on July 1, 2023, in her 79th year. Loved and loving wife of the late Michael, very treasured mother of Carolyn, Martin, and Ross, cherished grandma and nan of Danielle and Ryan; Brittany and Olivia; River and Levi, and dearly lov...
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Bette Dawn PALMER

01/02/2024
Bette died peacefully, aged 89 years, at Essie Summers Retirement Village, in the early hours of February 1, 2024. Beloved wife of the late Brian, much loved mother of Dale, Dean, and Jane, and mother-in-law of Barbara. Adored Nana of Michael, Lewis,...
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Jennifer Jenny TAYLOR

29/01/2024
In memory of Jenny Taylor who died peacefully on January 29, 2024, aged 90 years. Widow of Alan who she missed for 28 years. Loving mother and friend of Rachel and Greg, Anna and Neil, Sarah and Mike, Robbie and Paul, and Matt. Adored Nan of William,...
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Adrienne Mary CALDWELL

15/12/2022
On December 15, 2022, peacefully at Holly Lea Village, aged 90 years. Beloved wife of the late Jim, loved mother and mother-in-law of Jill and Guy, and David and Sarah. Adored grandmother and great-grandmother. Special thanks to all the staff at Holl...
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Evelyn May RITCHIE

06/07/2023
Peacefully passed on July 6, 2023, at Nurse Maude Hospice, aged 85 years. Loved wife of the late Cecil Owen (Rick), mother of Kathleen, Donald, and Euan. Our gratitude to the nursing and floor staff at ward B6 Waipapa Christchurch Public Hospital, yo...
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Cecilia Margaret WAKEFIELD

08/12/2022
On December 8, 2022, passed away peacefully at Wesley Care, aged 92 years.  Dearly loved wife of the late Noel, treasured mum of Dean and Joanne, and Elisa, adored nanny of Laura, Nicola, and Daniel; Melissa, and Olivia, loved great-grandma Bessie t...
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