Obituaries

On December 22, 2025, beloved wife of Wayne, loving mother of Tamsyn, and partner Kieran, and of Luke, and Matthew. Much loved daughter of Mollie and the late George Thomson, loved sister and sister-in-law of John and Lizzy, and loved aunt of Sarah, ...

On December 20, 2025, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family, at Banbury Park Care Centre, aged 75 years.  Dearly loved partner of Robin (Rob, Mac), treasured mother and mother-in-law of Darren and Kay, Rachael and Tony (Ranger), Melanie a...

Peacefully, on December 18, 2025, aged 84 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Don, much loved mother and mother-in-law of Alex and Vanieza, Rob (deceased) and Anita, Allan and Debbie, Graeme and Lee-Ann, Malcolm, Wayne and Tali, dearly loved Nana of...

Passed away peacefully, surrounded by loving family, on December 20, 2025, aged 94 years. Beloved wife of the late Wolfram, very much loved mother and mother-in-law of William and Caroline, Alex and Rosemarie (and the late Dorothy), Peter and Jane, H...

27 May 1939 - 15 December 2025 It is with deep sadness we announce the passing of Brian. Dearly loved partner of Lorraine, second son of the late Margaret and Laurie West, a wonderful friend and companion to all who knew him. He leaves behind a lega...

On Friday, December 19, 2025, peacefully, aged 77 years. Loved husband of Judy, loved father of Guy, and Alice, father-in-law of Emily, and Jamie, adored Dada of William, Ollie, Toby, Winnie, and Nin, loved brother and brother-in-law of Brian and Liz...

On December 11, 2025, at Christchurch Hospital, aged 90 years. Dearly loved husband of the late Mary, loved father and father-in-law of Vicki and John, Greg and Alison, and the late Linda. Loved Papa of Ben, Sophia and Matthew; William and Steffi, Is...

Passed away peacefully, surrounded by loving family, on December 15, 2025, aged 86 years. Dearly loved wife of the late John, greatly loved mother and mother-in-law of Tracy (deceased) and Richard Oldfield, Paul and Leanne, Adam and Kate, very proud ...

On December 16, 2025, at Christchurch Hospital, after a short illness, aged 81 years.  Dearly loved sister and sister-in-law of Richard and Margaret, Simon and Carolyn, and Virginia, and loved aunty of Sam, Olivia, and Marcus; Chris, Pete, and Charl...

On December 14, 2025, passed away at WesleyCare, aged 85 years. Dearly loved wife of David, much loved mother of Catherine, and Stephen, loved sister of Dorothy, and Paul, a loved aunt of all her nieces and nephews. Special thanks to the staff at Wes...

On Friday, December 12, 2025, passed away unexpectedly at home, aged 83 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Elvin (Joe). Much loved mother and mother-in-law of Steven and Sue, Tina and the late Sonny, Nicola and Dean, Sherrie and Vic, Rachel and Dar...

Passed away peacefully, at Christchurch Hospital, on December 10, 2025, aged 93 years. Loved and loving husband of the late Eleanor, devoted and cherished Dad of James and Christine, Robert and Heather, and David, loved Granddad of Sarah, Steven, and...

On December 11, 2025, peacefully at home, surrounded by her loving family, aged 85 years. Loved wife of the late Don, dearly loved Mama and mother-in-law of Richard and Annie, Suzanne and Tim, adored Nai Nai of James, and Oliver; Piper, and Timmie. M...

Passed away, surrounded by family, on Friday, December 12, 2025, aged 79 years, Much loved wife of the late David (Bing), dearly loved Mum of Gillian, and Raelene, and very proud Nannie of Jake, Andy, Charlie, and George. Messages may be addressed to...

Sunday, December 7, 2025, at Anthony Wilding Retirement Village. Colin ended his journey peacefully surrounded by his music and family, aged 87 years. Devoted husband of Helen (née Edwards) for 61 years. Loving father and father-in-law of Noel and N...

Passed peacefully in her sleep on Saturday, November 22, 2025, aged 92 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Merrick, loved Mum and mother-in-law of Richard and Diane, and Alister and Carol, adored Nana of Fraser, Amanda, Heidi, and their partners, Gr...

On Tuesday, December 9, 2025, peacefully, aged 94 years. Loved wife of the late Bert, loved Mum of the late Godfrey, Robyn, the late Walter, Rena, Paul, the late Peter, Leonie, Nigel, and their families, loved Taua and Nana to her grandchildren, grea...

Passed away at Ngaio Marsh on Tuesday, November 25, 2025, aged 88 years. Dearly loved husband of the late Ann (Beau) for 65 years, loved father and father-in-law of Graham and Christina, Jim, Jo and Richard, and Mick and Penny, and a dearly loved gra...

On Wednesday, December 3, 2025, peacefully, aged 77 years. Dearly loved husband of Lynette for 53 years, loved Dad and father-in-law of Brendon and Elizabeth, Nathan and Lisa, loved Popsie of Jamie, William, and Emma, loved brother and brother-in-law...

On Thursday, December 4, 2025, passed away peacefully in Christchurch. Devoted husband of Margaret for 60 years. Loved father and father-in-law of Cecilia and Richard, and Chris and Jacquie. Beloved Papa of Lily, Oscar, Polly, and Alexander. Grateful...