Obituaries
Robert “Bob” Alexander MACGREGOR
23/12/2025
On December 23, 2025, passed away peacefully at Christchurch Hospital, surrounded by his loving family, aged 84 years. Dearly loved husband of Anne, much loved father and father-in-law of Kim and Darren, and Jason and Bridget, dearly loved Bobble of ...
Elizabeth “Liz” Ann Cecilia RODGER
07/01/2026
On January 7, 2026, passed peacefully after a short illness, aged 70 years. Dearly loved mother of Jo, Matt, and mother-in-law of Victoria, adored Granny of Micah and Levi. Loved sister of Veronica, Colleen, and Maria. Dear friend of Alastair. A ce...
Jennifer “Jenni” Barbara COMLEY
27/12/2025
On December 27, 2025, passed away peacefully, aged 83 years. Dearly loved wife of the late David, much loved mother and mother-in-law of Nicky and Ralph, Jill and Grant, Philip and Chris, loving Nana of Charlotte, Bella, Polly, Jonathon, Christiaan, ...
Ruby PARTRIDGE
05/01/2026
On Monday, January 5, 2026, peacefully at Kaiapoi Lifecare, in her 93rd year. Dearly loved wife of the late Peter Partridge, and the late Arthur Hibberd. Much loved by her Australian families Anne and Martin, Janet and Leon, and Wayne, and her New Ze...
Elaine May TOWN
21/12/2025
On Sunday, December 21, 2025, in her sleep, aged 87 years. Loved wife of the late Walter, loved Mum and mother-in-law Peter and the late Deborah, and Raewyn, loved Grandma of Daniel, and Michael. Messages may be addressed to: The family of the late E...
Mark Vincent BUCKLEY
29/12/2025
On December 29, 2025, died unexpectedly from a heart attack, doing what he loved, aged 55 years. Much loved husband of Telsa, dearly loved father and father-in-law of Chelsea and Will, Pierce and Jess, Thomas and Eva, and Rhys, and adored Pop to Zara...
Maria ‘Mary' Imelda KENNEDY
02/01/2026
On Friday, January 2, 2026, peacefully aged 87 years. Adored wife of the late Allan, cherished Mum and mother-in-law of her daughters and partners Jann and Geoff, Michel and Ian, Donna and Adam, Susan and Mike, loved Nana of Thomas, Elecia, Emma, Gem...
Dianne Mervia AITKEN
29/12/2025
On Monday, December 29, 2025, at Christchurch Hospital, aged 68 years. Much loved mother and mother-in-law of Melissa and Greg, Dean and Ange, Natashia and Kevin, adored Nana Dianne to her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Loved daughter of Shir...
Peter Te Kauae Aitua ORANGI
29/12/2025
On December 29, 2025, at Parkstone Care Home, in his 88th year, surrounded by his loving family. Dearly loved husband of the late Annette, much loved father and father-in-law of Aaron and the late Aimee, and Adele and Leyton, proud and loving Grandad...
Marie Elizabeth ROBERTSON
02/01/2026
Passed away unexpectedly at home, on January 2, 2026, aged 71 years. Loved and cherished Mum of Andrew, Matthew and Hannah, and Victoria, treasured Grandma of Maddison, and William; Jack, and Blake. Loved sister and sister-in-law of Paul and the late...
Susan Phyllis DICK
28/12/2025
On December 28, 2025, unexpectedly at her home. Dearly loved mum of Debra and Trish (Patricia), mother-in-law of Blair, and Nana Sue to Ruben, Adam, and Eli. Dearly loved sister and sister-in-law of Wayne and Rosemary, Shaun and Tania, and Craig. A d...
Bonnie Pearl SIMPSON
28/12/2025
On Sunday December 28,2025, peacefully at Annaliese Haven Rest Home, aged 91 years. Much loved wife of Merv for 70 years, loved mother and mother-in-law of Geoff and Christine, Nicola and John Foster, the late Roderick. Adored Nana of Nick and Lisa, ...
Paul Eugene HEPPELTHWAITE
27/12/2025
On Saturday, December 27, 2025, peacefully at home, aged 75 years. Loved Dad and father-in-law of Cath and Andrew, Vanessa and Shaun, adored Poppa of Harry, Callum, and Georgia, loved brother, and brother-in-law of Glenis and David, Stephen and Karen...
Shirley May BOND
03/12/2025
Passed peacefully at her home on Wednesday, December 3, 2025, aged 98 years. Loved wife of the late Neville and loved mother and mother-in-law of Kath and Des, Lesley, Lynley and Peter, Jenny and Nigel. Cherished grandmother and grandmother-in-law of...
Dr Edward “Gareth” John Gareth DEVONALD
24/12/2025
On December 24, 2025, passed away peacefully at home, aged 87 years. Dearly loved husband of Rita, much loved father and father-in-law of Rebecca and Tony, Matthew and Meredith, loved grandfather of Alexander and Alice, Ieuan and Lizzie, Nerys and Jo...
Grace Valerie GRAHAM
22/12/2025
On December 22, 2025, passed away peacefully at Akaroa, aged 97 years. Dearly loved wife of the late David, much loved mother and mother-in-law of Shireen and Francis, Mark and Joy, treasured grandmother of Jessica, Josephine, and Daniel; Averil, Jar...
Christine ‘Crisie’ Evelyn Banks
26/12/2025
On Friday, December 26, 2025, peacefully at home, aged 73 years. Loved Mum, and mother-in-law of Terry, Julie and Gus, Amanda and Murray, loved and adored Grandma and Gma of Dylan, Logan, Corey, Brooke, Sam, Ben, Ashleigh, Olivia, and Charlotte, love...
Kenneth BOSTON
24/12/2025
After a short illness at Auckland City Hospital, on December 24, 2025, aged 92 years. Dearly loved husband of the late Joyce and loved father of Christian. Will be sorely missed by family and friends. Messages may be addressed to: The family of the ...
Edith Isabel SIM
20/12/2025
On Saturday, December 20, 2025, at home, aged 92 years. Much loved wife of the late Ian for 64 years. Dearly loved mother and mother-in-law of Eleanor, Stewart and Angela, Janet, Alastair and Lisa, and Jonny and Sarah. Adored Grandma of Amelia, Alyss...
Graham Michael BROWN
20/12/2025
On December 20, 2025, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family, aged 63 years. Dearly loved husband of Shayne for over 40 years, much loved and adored father and father-in-law of Daniel and Amy, Olivia and Chris, and James, loved son of Marga...



















