Obituaries

On May 23, 2026, peacefully at Christchurch Hospital, after a hard battle, aged 66 years. Beloved son of Una, and the late Lawson. Howard was a dearly loved nephew, cousin, a great friend to many, and will be dearly missed. Many thanks to the amazing...

On Wednesday, May 20, 2026, Margaret passed away peacefully at Summerset at Wigram, in the presence of her husband Michael. Dearly loved wife of Michael for 56 years. Much loved mother of Sarah, and Philip, cherished grandmother of Jasper, Neve, and ...

Kirsty passed away on May 19, 2026, after a long and brave battle, surrounded by her loving family, aged 49 years. Dearly loved wife of Jonathan, devoted mother of Mark, and Emma. Loved daughter of Joan, and John Macdonald, cherished sister and siste...

On May 24, 2026, passed away peacefully at WindsorCare, with his boys at his side, aged 80 years. Dearly loved husband of the late Trishy, much loved Dad and father-in-law of Lance and Kylie, Glenn and Erica, Bryce and Lisa, loved Grandad and Poppa o...

Our darling Scotty peacefully passed away on May 21, 2026, at home lovingly surrounded by family. Dearly loved partner of Paula Robinson, much loved Dad of Baxter, and the late Millie, loved son, son-in-law, brother, brother-in-law, uncle, nephew, c...

On May 6, 2026, passed away suddenly at home, in his 84th year, Dearly loved husband of Adrienne, much loved father and father-in-law of Alex and Jodie, Ross, Kathy and James, Barbara and Brett, Marianne and Michael, loved Wompa to all his grandchil...

On May 18, 2026, peacefully at Christchurch Hospital, aged 85 years. Loved husband of Gene, dearly loved father and father-in law of Dean, Grant (deceased) and Yoko, and much loved grandfather to Amy, and Kate. Messages may be addressed to: The famil...

On Saturday, May 16, 2026, passed away peacefully at Nurse Maude Hospice, aged 78 years. Loved and loving husband of Di, much loved Dad of Katy and Phil, treasured father-in-law of Tony and Vic, adored Grandad of Evie Rose. A special thanks to the st...

Passed away peacefully on Monday, May 18, 2026, aged 83 years. Wife of the late Earle Pilcher, much loved mother of Ollivia, and Laura, and mother-in-law of Greg, and Matt. Cherished Grandma of Madison, Isabella, William, James, Lewis, and Oliver. Sp...

On Monday, May 18, 2026, passed away in Christchurch Hospital, surrounded by family. Dearly loved wife of the late Maurice. Much loved mother and mother-in-law of Murray and Ann, Trevor and Robyn, and Brent and Kim, and their extended families. Cheri...

On May 17,  2026, passed away peacefully, aged 95 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Peter, much loved mother and mother-in-law of Alison Rudd, Cynthia and James Mackenzie, Viv and Mike Slater, and Marian Bryce. Margo was a loved Grandma of her 13...

11-05-1930 - 16-05-2026 Died peacefully at The Oaks Retirement Village, aged 96 years. Loved mother and mother-in-law of Kerry Craig, and Hilary and Rodd Hutton, cherished grandmother of Arron and Nicole Hutton, Gareth and Justine Hutton, Kimberle...

Late of Pigeon Bay - On May 14, 2026, passed away peacefully surrounded by family. Dearly loved husband of Sandra, devoted father and father-in-law of Julianne and Guy Sutherland, Christine Innes, and Rachael and Glen Court. Cherished 'DJ' of his gra...

On May 17, 2026, peacefully at Parklands Hospital, in his 87th year, with his family present. Dearly loved husband of Therese for 63 years, dearly loved father of Andrew, Stephen, and Simon, loved father-in-law of Kate, Claudia, and Brenda. Cherished...

(formerly Thomas): On Friday, May 8, 2026, peacefully, aged 94 years. Loved wife of the late Des, and the late Sid, loved Mum, and mother-in-law of Amanda and Adrian, Nick and Lydia, adored youngest daughter of Fred and Mabel Howells, treasured Gran,...

On Wednesday, May 13, 2026, aged 65 years, we were deeply saddened to lose the man who filled our lives with so much laughter and joy. A much loved husband of Sally, and Dad of Daniel, Savannah, and Celena. Beloved son of Nick (deceased) and Neda, an...

Passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 2, 2026, aged 95 years. Julianna was the wife of the late Constantine Howard Zohrab, loved mother of Gary, Roger, Tony, and their partners, loved grandmother, great-grandmother, a much-loved Aunty Ju, and a goo...

On Tuesday May 12, 2026, peacefully at Karadean Rest Home, aged 83 years. Loved wife of the late Robert, treasured Mum and mother-in-law of Jeffrey and Sheryl, Steve and Andria, Karen and Rob, and the late Patricia, adored grandmother to her 14 grand...

On May 11, 2026, peacefully at Christchurch Hospital, in her 70th year. Dearly loved wife of Bill, devoted mother, and mother-in-law of Brenda and Peter, and Carl and Michelle, cherished Nan of Bowen and Flynn, Jaime and Liam, loved sister and sister...

(née Johnston, of Poverty Bay): On Friday, May 8, 2026, passed away peacefully at Ballarat Retirement Village, surrounded by family. Dearly loved wife of Bruce for 61 years. Much loved mother of Kenneth, Andrew, and Kirsty, and mother-in-law of Nina...