Obituaries

Died at Christchurch Hospital, with his family by his side, on Tuesday, December 19, 2023, aged 88 years. Dearly loved husband of Sandra, much loved father and father-in-law of Georgina and Davin, and James and Maree, and a beloved uncle and great-un...

Passed away peacefully, surrounded by family, at Christchurch Hospital, on Friday, January 5, 2024, aged 80 years. Dearly loved wife of Warrick, beloved Mum of Alison, and Wendy, step-mum of Leona, Kylee, and Tim. Cherished Nana of Cara, Jasmin, Emma...

On January 6, 2024, passed away unexpectedly at Christchurch Hospital, in his 84th year. Dearly loved husband of the late Jillian, beloved father of Trudie, dearly loved father-in-law of David Webb. Messages may be addressed to The Family of the late...

Peacefully on Friday, January 5, 2024, at Bishop Selwyn Ultimate Care. Loved mother and mother-in-law of Sue and Wayne Benson, and Stuart and Elain Jenkins. Loved Nana of Alana, Logan and Amy, Thomas, and Dominic, and dearly loved GG of Xavier. Loved...

On January 8, 2024, surrounded by family, after a courageous battle, aged 83 years. Dearly loved husband of Jenny for 60 years, much loved father and father-in-law of Kevin and Val, Grant and Tracey, Brendon and Robyn, and Bronwyn and Richie, and a l...

On January 1, 2024, at Merivale Retirement Village. Dearly loved wife of the late Erick Olsson, loved mother and mother-in-law of Wendy and the late Peter Crampton, Jane Lancaster and Bill Jermyn. A loving grandmother and grandmother-in-law of Andrew...

(formerly of Ashburton) On January 5, 2024, peacefully after a short illness at Christchurch Hospital, aged 82 years. Treasured, loved soulmate and husband of Helen, loved father and father-in-law of Jason and Jo, Mandy and Gary, adored special grand...

John passed away suddenly in the early hours of 1 January 2024 after seeing the New Year in with friends in Mapua. Deeply loved husband of Sharon, loved Father of Hamish, Alistair, Felicity and Julia. Adored big brother of Anne. Much loved Grandad of...

Passed away peacefully at Anthony Wilding Hospital on January 7, 2024, aged 95 years. Loved husband of Lyn Dawson. Former husband of Anna, and father of Vee and Norm, Terri, Philip (deceased), Pete and Donna, and Nigel and Sonia. Grandad of Sean and ...

 On January 2, 2024, Kelly passed away suddenly at sea, on her beloved boat ACE. Dearly loved wife of John, proud Mum and almost-mother-in-law to Ryan, and Libby and Josh Mellow, and cherished Nan Nan to Isla, Evie, and Zara. Messages may be address...

On January 4, 2024, after a short illness, in Christchurch Hospital, aged 83 years. Loved wife of Ted, loved and missed mother and mother-in-law of Sarndra and Gary, and Brenda, and very proud Nana of Timothy, Jason, Clinton, Mandy, Holly, and Kesha....

Unexpectedly and peacefully at home, on Thursday, January 4, 2024, aged 51 years. Beloved son of Sheila and Ray Lack, loved husband of Kim, proud father of Theo, brother of Shelley, and a much loved member of the Oldham and Lack families. Will be gre...

On November 28, 2023, passed away peacefully at Chatswood Retirement Village, aged 92 years. Dearly loved wife of the late David, much loved and respected mother and mother-in-law of Celia and Chris, Marcus and Irene, and Bruce and Anne-lise; treasur...

Peacefully on January 1, 2024, aged 94 years. Dearly loved wife of Bob Forward (deceased), and Alexander Reid (deceased), loved mother of Chris, Cheryl, David, Judith, Stephen (deceased), Rob, Matt, and their loved partners, and a loved gran and grea...

On December 30, 2023 tragically as the result of an accident, aged 55 years, Dearly loved husband of Nicki, Much loved father of Natasha, Jordie, Levi, Luke, Noah, Trinity, and Eva, loved grandad of Blake, Summer, Layla, Lexi, and Brock, loved so...

On January 2, 2024, at Cashmere View Hospital, aged 78 years. Dearly loved companion and husband of Lesley for 54 years, much loved father and father-in-law of Tim and Terri, Robbie and Emma, James and Jenn, loving grandfather of Ella, Sarah; Sophie,...

Passed away at Bethesda Care Home on Tuesday, January 2, 2024, aged 93 years. Much loved wife of the late John, cherished mum and mother-in-law of Mark and Alison, and dearly loved Gran of David, and Andrew. Messages may be addressed to The Family of...

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On Tuesday, December 26, 2023, tragically, as the result of an accident, aged 34 years. Beloved daughter of Colin and Bronwyn, loved sister and sister-in-law of Daniel and Annabel, Campbell and Cherry, adored and adoring aunt of Poppy, Lula, and Guss...

On December 27, 2023, passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by family, aged 62 years. Dearly loved husband of Julia, much loved father of Phoebe, Ollie, and George. Much loved son of the late Jeffrey and Margaret Ann Steel, loved brother of Anto...