Obituaries

Graeme Alexander Howard CRAIGIE “GAHC”

27/08/2025
Born November 12, 1951 – Died August 27, 2025.  Passed away peacefully, now reunited with his beloved wife June, and parents Gytha and Bill.  Cherished but stubborn father of Rebecca, and Caitlin, “low maintenance” father-in-law to Chris, and...
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Hugh Charles FOSTER

25/08/2025
(Formerly of Macandrew Bay, Lawrence, and Amberley) On Monday, August 25, 2025, peacefully, in Rangiora, aged 83 years. Dearly loved husband of the late Marie, loved Dad, and father-in-law of Louise and Kieran Stone, Richard and Ruth, and the late Me...
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Ronald “Ron” Crombie COUPER

20/08/2025
On Wednesday, August 20, 2025, peacefully at Holmwood Rangiora, aged 90 years. Loved husband of Llyween for 60 years, loved Dad and father-in-law of Christian and Maria, Mitchell and Wendy (Kent, UK), adored Grandad of Natalie, Daisy, Nicole, and Ben...
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Susan Sue" Mostyn " DEWE

14/08/2025
On August 14, 2025, peacefully at Holly Lea, aged 83 years. Dearly loved wife of Mike for 57 years, loved mum of Caroline and Edward, and daughter-in-law Sarah, and Granny of Atty, and Theo. Missed by her sister Bass, her brother Ed, and her late sis...
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Jessie Madeleine WEBB

23/08/2025
On Saturday, August 23, 2025, peacefully, aged 95 years. Much loved wife of the late Michael Webb, loved mother and mother-in-law of Tim and Kay, Dick and Sandy, adored grandmother of Daryl and Andrea, Lauren and Jim; Jeremy and Hannah, Hannah and Ja...
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Denis Hugh CAMERON

22/08/2025
(All Black NO:614) On August 22, 2025, passed away peacefully in Christchurch, aged 86 years. Dearly loved husband of the late Joy for 64 years, much loved father and father-in-law of Toni and Richard, Bruce and Diane, and David and Rowena, treasured...
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Margaret Jean TOOLEY

22/08/2025
Passed away at home with her family beside her, on Friday, August 22, 2025, aged 85 years. Dearly loved wife of Roger, much loved Mum and mother-in-law of Kirsten and Peter, Stephanie and the late Col, and Jared and Yvonne, proud Ma of Charlotte, Dun...
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Hazel Elizabeth May LAMAR

25/08/2025
Passed away peacefully on August 25, 2025, aged 86 years. Loved wife of the late Henry, treasured mother of Ricky, Carolyn, and Darryl. Mother-in-law, grandmother, and great-grandmother. Heartfelt thanks to the staff at Nurse Maude, and Ilam Lifecare...
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Nicola Joyce PHILPOTT

21/08/2025
On Thursday, August 21, 2025, surrounded by love with her daughters by her side, aged 65 years. Beloved mother and mother-in-law of Gemma and Tonu, Evana and Andrew.  Adored Yaya of Jeremiah, Evie, and George, loved sister and sister-in-law of Jamie...
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Terence David HEILER

21/08/2025
On August 21, 2025, passed away peacefully at home in West Melton, aged 83 years. Beloved husband of Barbara (nee Munro) for nearly 55 years, loving and respected father and father-in-law of Anna and Simon, David and Karen, and Michael (deceased) and...
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Ronald “Don” Peter HAWTHORNE

20/08/2025
Unexpectedly, on August 20, 2025, aged 81 years. Dearly loved husband of Carol, much loved father and father-in-law of Michelle and Bruce, and Dwayne and Kaarina, loved Grandad of Jessica, and Nick and Caitlin. Messages may be addressed to: The famil...
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Donald ‘Ian’ Ian Patrick McCORMICK

20/08/2025
On Wednesday, August 20, 2025, unexpectedly, aged 77 years. Loved husband of Madeleine, a dearly loved Dad and father-in-law of Richard and Kate, Deborah and Bruce, Nic and Vicky (Scotland), adored Grandad of Rosie, Archie, Daisy, and Oli (Scotland),...
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Christine Mary PHILPOTT

02/03/1952 - 18/08/2025
Dearly loved partner and wife of Robert Webster, loved mother and friend of Kirsten Webster and Sam Bryant (Dunedin), and Clare Webster and Sascha Grimm (Switzerland), and loved sister and friend of Ken Philpott, and Sandra Briggs (Church Bay). Messa...
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Kay BARRETT

15/08/2025
On August 15, 2025, peacefully at Anthony Wilding Retirement Village, in her 95th year. Dearly loved wife of the late Robert, loved mother of Sue, John, and the late Pete, treasured Grandma of Nathan, Tom and Nicole; and Brittany, and great-grandmoth...
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Jessie Stark MELLISH

18/08/2025
On August 18, 2025, peacefully at Christchurch Hospital, aged 93 years. Loved wife of the late Robert "Robin", loved mother and mother-in-law of Wendy, John and Michelle, loved Grandma of Tayla, Sarah, Daniel, and Joshua. Loved sister of Isobel. Love...
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Dr Neville Richard BENNETT

17/08/2025
On August 17, 2025, passed away peacefully in Christchurch, aged 85 years. Loved father of Tom, Hannah, Mark (deceased), and Charlotte. Loving grandfather of William, and Sophia. Husband to Janet, and the late Sandy Robertson. Special friend of Gerar...
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Dr Grant Andrew TAVINOR

13/08/2025
On August 13, 2025, at Christchurch Hospital, aged 52 years. A loved husband, son, and brother. Will be missed by his peers at Lincoln University and overseas. Messages may be addressed to: The family of the late Dr Grant Tavinor, c/- PO Box 39001, C...
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Marjorie “Joan” Joan SMITH

02/08/2025
Passed away peacefully at Diana Isaac Retirement Village on August 2, 2025, aged 99 years.  Much loved wife of the late Noel, and loved mother and mother-in-law of Jenny and Jim Clifford, Shirley Wyatt, Russell and Ann-Marie Smith, Don and Brenda Sm...
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Sarika ANDERSON

13/08/2025
On August 13, 2025, peacefully at Nurse Maude Hospice, aged 47 years. Loved soulmate, and a devoted wife of Bevan, treasured daughter of Om Prakash (deceased), and Esha, loved sister of Sunny, and Mona, loved daughter-in-law of Keith, and sister-in-l...
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Stephen “Steve” Charles McLENNAN

12/08/2025
Sunrise 18.06.1947 - Sunset 12.08.2025: Darling husband and best mate of Wendy (nee Insall), loving Dad of Jodi, and Dave, proud Grandie of Charli, and Blake, loved son of the late Charles and Mavis, loved son-in-law of the late Pat and Joan Insall, ...
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