Obituaries

On December 24, 2023, passed away peacefully at the Parkstone Care Home, aged 85 years. Dearly loved husband of Helena, much loved father and father-in-law of Brenda and Peter, Susanna and Peter, and Kelvin and Dearbhail, treasured Gong Gong of Amand...

On January 2, 2024, peacefully at Summerset at Wigram in her 91st year. Dearly beloved wife and best friend of the late Bruce, loved mother and mother-in-law of Andrew and Robyn, Richard and Lynn, loved grandmother of Aaron, and Chelsea. Dearly loved...

On December 31, 2023, peacefully at Windsorcare Village, aged 90 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Don (DA); treasured Mum and mother-in-law of Paul and Michelle, Gary and Beth, Cliff and Kelly, Kay and Brent; loved Grandma of Michael and Hayley, ...

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Maureen on 27th December, 2023, peacefully at Bainswood On Victoria, Rangiora, aged 74 years. Dearly loved wife of Barry, deeply loved mother of her daughters Megan, and Natasha, mother-in-law of...

On Friday, December 29, 2023, peacefully at Lady Wigram Village, aged 90 years. Loved wife and best friend of the late John, loved Mum and mother-in-law of Simon and Sue, Suzy and Brendan, Alastair and Nikki, adored Nana of Amy, Ben, Nick, Matt, and ...

At Nurse Maude Hospice, after a short battle, on Friday, December 29, 2023, aged 52 years. Dearly loved partner of Jonelle, and loved father of Kayla, and step-dad of Jack, and Padi. Loved son of Jenny and Alex, and Norman (deceased) and Shelia, big ...

On Sunday, December 31, 2023, peacefully at home, aged 71 years, surrounded by his family. Loved Dad of Darren, Shirley and Pani, Simon, Tania (deceased), Adam (deceased), Julie and Shane, loved companion of Sonja, loving Poppy to his 11 grandchildre...

Passed away unexpectedly on 20 December 2023, aged 22 years. Loved and cherished daughter of Jane and Mark, and loved sister of Vanessa. The family are struggling with the loss of Olivia, and she is dearly missed. Messages may be addressed to The ...

On December 27, 2023, peacefully at Diana Isaac Rest Home, after a long time with dementia, aged 89 years. Loved husband of Kath for 68 years, father and father-in-law of Roger and Tracy, Wendy, Sandy and Ron, Grandad of Rebecca, Todd and Emily, Aman...

On December 21, 2023, passed away at Radius Hawthorne, aged 84 years. Dearly loved husband of Carole, much loved father of Tim, Nancy, and Tracy, loved brother of Bruce, Neil, and Keith, and loved by all the members of his extended family. Special th...

Passed away on December 22, 2023, aged 84 years. Dearly loved husband of Lynette (Lyn), loved father and father-in-law of Mark and Shelly, Andrea and James Shipley, and Nicola and Marcus Lightfoot, loved granddad and great-granddad of all his grandch...

Passed away peacefully, surrounded by love, at Christchurch Hospital, on Tuesday, December 19, 2023, aged 75 years. Loved husband of Pam, much loved father and father-in-law of Kymberly and Matt, Bevan, and Emily and Ben. Very much loved Granddad of ...

(formerly of Greymouth): On Wednesday, December 20, 2023, peacefully at Christchurch Hospital, aged 82 years. Beloved wife of Brian for 62 years, loved Mum and mother-in-law of Louis and Lynda, and Donna, adored Gran of Matthew, Emma, Sophie, Libby, ...

On December 16, 2023, peacefully in Rangiora, aged 82 years. Loved husband of Mary, dearly loved father and father-in-law of Andrew and Stephanie, Jane and Brydon, James and Anna, Philip and Jos, much loved grandad of Poppy; Sam, and Jemma; Ella, and...

It is with great sadness that Murray’s family announce his death, on December 14, 2023, at Christchurch Hospital, aged 65 years. Treasured husband of Glynis Spooner, much loved father of Andrew, dearly loved brother and brother-in-law of Janice and...

On December 14, 2023, passed away peacefully at Elmswood Hospital, aged 70 years. Dearly loved husband of Jennifer (Poulter), adored father and best friend of Christopher, youngest son of the late Muriel and Les, brother of Lester, Julie, Ian (deceas...

On December 18, 2023, died peacefully at home with Ruth by his side, aged 67 years. Dearly loved husband of Ruth, much loved father and father-in-law of Susan and Joseph, Andrew (deceased), Rebecca, and Scott and Nikki, adored granddad of Hayley, Luc...

On December 12, 2023, surrounded by her loving family and friends, aged 69 years. Much loved wife and soulmate of the late Emiel, dearly loved mother and mother-in-law of Amy and Chris Hewett, proud Gran of Sam, and Pippa, adored sister and sister-in...

Peacefully, at Ngaio Marsh Retirement Village, on December 15, 2023, aged 91 years. Much loved daughter of the late Rene and Tui Elms, sister of the late Stewart, and sister-in-law of Kay. Adored aunt of Tanya, Anna, Lisa, and Kate, and cherished gre...

Passed away peacefully on December 3, 2023, in the loving care of staff and family at Ellesmere Hospital. Dearly loved wife of Roy, loved and treasured mum and mother-in-law of Cameron, Melinda and Charlotte. Adored Grandmother of Felicity, Theo, Ben...