Obituaries

On August 30, 2025, suddenly at Burwood Hospital. Dearly loved partner of the late John, much loved Mum of Maria, and the late Melwyn. Adored Nana of Allana, Tori, Amber, Alex, and Sean. Messages may be addressed to: The family of the late Patsy Simo...

Passed away peacefully with her loving family by her side, on August 31, 2025. Loved wife of the late Bob, loved and cherished mother and mother-in-law of Judy and Stu; Mel and Mark; Darryl and Heather. Loved Nanny of Kieran, Emma and Corey, and Anth...

On August 28, 2025, Wayne died peacefully, surrounded by family and friends. Devoted, witty, and wonderful husband of Gillian Ashurst. Amazing Dad to Ranger, and Izzy. Annoying (and much loved) big brother of Mark. Beloved friend to many, whose humou...

On August 23, 2025, peacefully at Nurse Maude Hospice, Christchurch, aged 59 years. Greatly loved husband of Colette, an amazing Dad to Leo, and Juliet, as well as Hannah (Leo’s fiancé), and a wonderful brother to Francis, John, and Mariam. Many t...

On Tuesday, August 26, 2025, at Christchurch Hospital, aged 39 years. Dearly loved daughter of Kieran and the late Jane, and very loved step-daughter of Rachael, much loved sister and sister-in-law of Clara and James, loved auntie of Lou, and Otto. L...

On Wednesday, August 27, 2025, passed away peacefully at home. Much loved husband of Pauline. Dearly loved father of Drew, and Ellie. Loved younger brother of Grant. Many thanks to the staff at both Nurse Maude and Christchurch Public Hospital for th...

On August 28, 2025, suddenly at Burwood Hospital, aged 77 years. Much loved wife of the late Gary Jones. A loving mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. Dearly loved by the Ward, Wilson, O’Brien, and Teasdale families. Messages may be addresse...

On August 26, 2025, passed away peacefully at Lady Wigram Village Hospital, with family at her side, aged 84 years. Dearly loved wife and best friend of Keith.  Loved and adored mother, mother-in-law, and friend of Michael, Ian and Rebecca, Sally an...

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...

(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...

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...

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...

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...

(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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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),...