Obituaries

Stuart Gorton LEAN

03/12/2025
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...
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Eugene AYNSLEY

04/12/2025
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...
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Alexia Mavis IRVINE

08/12/2025
Passed away peacefully, on December 8, 2025, aged 94 years. Beloved wife of the late Bruce, loved mother and mother-in-law of Murray and Eileen, David and Carrie, Grant and Lois, Nettles and Brian Lamont, and the late Richard. Treasured grandmother, ...
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John Winston WINGFIELD

06/12/2025
On Saturday, December 6, 2025, aged 88 years. Dearly loved and loving husband and forever soulmate of Pat (Patricia Joan, née Robertson) for 67 years.  John passed with his loving wife and children beside him. Very much loved and loving Dad and fat...
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Alastair Graham LEITH

03/12/2025
On Wednesday December 3, 2025, aged 75 years. Much loved husband and best friend of Jill, loved father and father-in-law of Nicola, Andrew and Amy, Holly and Sam, Grandad of Arnold, and Albert; and Leo, and Adam. Messages may be addressed to: The fam...
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Colin David McMEEKING

01/12/2025
On December 1, 2025, peacefully at Summerset at Avonhead, aged 93 years.   Cherished son of the late Gilbert and Frances, dearly loved brother of Janet, Joyce, Alex, Marj, Dot, Daph, and Bob (all deceased), and the most amazing and caring uncle to ...
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William John WALSH

30/11/2025
(Formerly of Leeds, UK) On Sunday, November 30, 2025, aged 84 years.  Beloved husband of the late Catherine, dearly loved and cherished Dad and father-in-law of Maria, and Sarah, and Richard.  Beloved brother, brother-in-law, and uncle.  Sincere t...
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Ken CRIBB

29/11/2025
Passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by his loving family, on November 29, 2025, aged 79 years.  Dearly loved husband of Shona, loved and treasured Dad and father-in-law of Richard and Amanda, Darryl and Lis, Aaron and Linda, Tony and Pipa, lo...
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Oliver ‘Olly’ Roderick MATSON

28/11/2025
On November 28, 2025, passed away peacefully after a courageous battle, aged 67 years. Dearly loved husband of Karen (Kaz) for 43 years, much loved father and father-in-law of Emma and Nick, Sam and Annabelle, Annabelle and Ben, Ginnie and Sam, adore...
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Vicki Lorraine RYAN

29/11/2025
On November 29, 2025, passed away suddenly at home, aged 63 years. Dearly loved wife of Philip, much loved Mum of Cooper, and Willow, much loved sister, sister-in-law and aunty. Forever loved and remembered Messages may be addressed to: The fam...
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Malcolm Stewart ROBERTSHAW

03/12/2025
On December 3, 2025, died peacefully at home, aged 79 years. Dearly loved husband of Pauline, much loved Dad and father-in-law of Julie and Jason, and Mike. Adored Grandpa of Sam, Molly, and Suki.   I Have Lived   I have worked and ...
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George Melvyn HALL

25/11/2025
(formerly of Leicester, UK) On Tuesday, November 25, 2025, at Christchurch Hospital, after a short, but courageous battle, aged 82 years. Loved Dad, and father-in-law of Andrew and Vera, Jo and Ben, adored Grandad and Grandpa George of Cizanella, Abi...
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Paul Richard DUNN

26/11/2025
On November 26, 2025, at Christchurch Hospital, aged 79 years. Dearly loved father and father-in-law of Todd and Vicki, Ryan (deceased), Monique and George, loving Poppa of Jess, Willow, Krista, and Wyatt, loved brother and brother-in-law of Peter an...
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Shirley Mavis McKENZIE

29/11/2025
On Saturday, November 29, 2025, passed away peacefully in Christchurch, surrounded by family. Dearly loved wife of the late Alexander. Much loved mother and mother-in-law of David and Brad, John and Kathleen, and Paul and Hillary. Treasured grandmoth...
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Craig ROBERTSON

28/11/2025
On Friday, November 28, 2025, after a courageous battle, peacefully at home, aged 41 years. Adored husband of Hayley, much loved son of Ian and Frances, respected son-in-law of Bruce and Gail, Jill and Bill, and brother-in-law of Tyler and Karina, ch...
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Shirish Chand

Beloved son of Shri and Laxmi Kumari. Cherished husband of Sanjeshma Prased. Loving father of Shahil and Shohil Chand. Dear brother of Pravin Chand, Arvin Chand, Rohit Chand and Anita Prasad. The Funeral Service for Shirish will be held at Christchu...
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Glenyth May McEwan

25/11/2025
On November 25, 2025, passed away peacefully surrounded by family, aged 73. Much loved husband and friend of Lindsay. Loved mother and mother-in-law of Jeremy, Katie and Jamie Lester, and Selwyn and Katharine McEwan. Much loved granny of Imogen, Anna...
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Nicholas Andrew MACKECHNIE

14/11/2025
On November 14, 2025, passed away unexpectedly due to a medical event whilst on holiday in Indonesia, aged 50 years. Dearly loved husband and best friend of Rachel, adored Dad of Liam, and Lachie, loved son of Pauline and the late Ian, brother and br...
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Neville James MOORHEAD

24/11/2025
7/12/40 – 24/11/25 Aged 84 years. Father and father-in-law to Carine and Neil; Kim and the late Mark; Nicola and the late Anand; Kerry and Craig. Grandad to George and partner Matthew; Skye, Amber, Willow and partner Hugh; Sam, and Olivia. Brother...
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David Alexander WILLIAMS

24/11/2025
On November 24, 2025, passed away peacefully at Christchurch Hospital, aged 84 years, with his wife Melanie by his side. Devoted husband of Melanie, loving father and father-in-law of Vanessa and Andrew LeBeau, Angela, and the late Melinda and Katrin...
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