Obituaries

Merryl Jeanette Anne LITTLE

27/07/2025
On Sunday, July 27, 2025, passed away peacefully in Christchurch, surrounded by family. Dearly loved wife of Jim for 58 years. Cherished mother and mother-in-law of James and Pip, Georgie and Grant, and Felicity and Craig. Treasured grandmother of Ja...
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Wendy Marjorie MUNRO

26/07/2025
On Saturday, July 26, 2025, peacefully, aged 80 years. Much loved wife of Jeffery, loved mother and mother-in-law of Kimamanda, Paul and Emma, Steven and Naoko, adored Grandma of Dale; Olivia and Amelia; James and Sakura. Messages may be addressed to...
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Helen Yvonne KINNEY

23/07/2025
Passed away, with her family beside her, on Wednesday, July 23, 2025, aged 81 years. Beloved wife of the late John, loved Mum and mother-in-law of Robert and Michelle, and James and Roanne, devoted Granny of Patrick, George, Laura, and Jonathan, and ...
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Neville John LUCAS

27/07/2025
On July 27, 2025, in Christchurch, surrounded by family, aged 88 years. Dearly loved husband of Valerie.  Deeply loved father and father-in-law of Deb, Mark, Sandra and Miguel, Nicki and Jacques, Kerri and Russell. Adored and cherished grandfather o...
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Susan Patricia “Sue” BROWN

27/07/2025
On Sunday, July 27, 2025, peacefully in her sleep at Kaiapoi Lodge, aged 71 years. Loved daughter of the late Colin and Pat Ward, loved sister and sister-in-law of David and Claire, Bryan (deceased) and Karyn, mother of Nathan, and Haden. Cherished N...
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Alison 'Robyn' Robyn ROBINSON

25/07/2025
Passed away peacefully at Bupa Parklands, on July 25, 2025. Dearly loved wife of the late Tony, and treasured by her children Emma, and Matthew, son-in-law James, and grandchildren Hannah, and Keiran. Loving, generous and cherished by her extended fa...
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Dr Philip “Phil” Francis Waren AIREY

25/07/2025
On July 25, 2025, died peacefully at Holly Lea, after a long illness, aged 83 years. Dearly loved husband of Lesley, loved father and father-in-law of Julian and Donna, Jackie and Sam, much loved Grandad of Louis, Charlotte, Rosa, and Thomas, loved b...
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Neil John BLACKBURN

24/07/2025
On July 24, 2025, unexpectedly at Christchurch Hospital, aged 73 years. Most dearly loved husband of Jeanette, much loved Dad, and Pop. A graveside service for Neil will be held at Memorial Park Cemetery, corner of Cyprus Street and Ruru Road, Bromle...
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Pamela Margaret ELSTON

25/07/2025
On July 25, 2025, passed away peacefully at Christchurch Hospital, after a short illness, aged 80 years. Adored wife of Chris Crowe, much loved mother and mother-in-law of Dolly and Mike Brennan, Mark and Rebecca Elston, cherished Nana Pam of Tommy,...
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Gail Denise NEWBURN

25/07/2025
On July 25, 2025, passed away peacefully at Nurse Maude Hospital, after a long illness, surrounded by her loving family, just as she had wished it to be, aged 67 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Rick, much loved Mum of Rebecca, Jeremy, and Scott,...
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Jacob ‘Jack’ TUINENGA

24/07/2025
On July 24, 2025, Jack died suddenly at his home, aged 80 years. Loved husband and soulmate of the late Marilyn, loved father and father-in-law of Carl and Lisa, and Joanne. Loved Grandad and Great-Grandad, loved brother and brother-in-law, and a gre...
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Elizabeth Ann Faichen DAVIS

26/07/2025
On Saturday, July 26, 2025, peacefully, aged 88 years.  Much loved wife of Brian, loved mother and mother-in-law of Simon and Ruth, Claire and Paul, adored grandmother of Olivia and Ben; Danielle and Kayla. Messages may be addressed to: The family o...
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Cathryn Anne HIDE

24/07/2025
It is with great sadness we announce the passing of Cathy at Christchurch Hospital on July 24, 2025, aged 74 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Peter, cherished Mum and mother-in-law of Megan and Mark, Gareth and Jo, and Roslyn and Darren, and ador...
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Elaine Mary BERRY

23/07/2025
On July 23, 2025, passed away at home, aged 80 years. Very much loved partner of Allan Humphreys, much loved mother and mother-in-law of Ruth and Andrew, Robert and Val, loved Grandma of Hannah, Rachael, Jessica; and Sophie, much loved sister and sis...
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David ‘Dave’ William ARROWSMITH

19/07/2025
On July 19, 2025, after a courageous battle, aged 73 years. Cherished husband and best friend, for 53 years, of Lynne. Adored and respected Dad of Simon, Paul, and Chris, and doting grandfather of Jasmine, and Amelie. Very much loved son of Alice, an...
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Maurice ‘Moss’ Albert STONE

18/07/2025
On July 18, 2025, passed away at home, aged 96 years. Dearly loved husband of the late Leone Stone, loved father and father-in-law of Geraldine and Lindsay, Christine and the late Ian, Roger (deceased) and Sue, Bevan and Kate, Howard and the late Pat...
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Elizabeth Anne HIGGINS

22/07/2025
Peacefully in Christchurch, on July 22, 2025, aged 83 years, after a short illness, surrounded by her loving family. Dearly loved wife of Michael for 61 years; treasured mother and mother-in-law of Peter, Grant and Tina, Raewyn and Andrew, Dianne, Br...
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Brian Charles ADAMS QSM

22/07/2025
On Tuesday, July 22, 2025, peacefully in Christchurch, aged 84 years. Dearly devoted husband of Anita. Loved father and father-in-law of Nick and Becky, and Phil and Raechel. Treasured Grandad of Lily, Amelia, Ethan, Josh, and Summer. Loved brother o...
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John “Jacky” Joseph  MACNAB

10/07/2025
On Thursday, July 10, 2025, peacefully at Christchurch Hospital, 80 years young. Dearly loved son of the late Jack and Ella McNab, and loved brother of Elizabeth (deceased), Bruce, and the late Ian. Loved uncle of his nieces and nephews. Many thanks ...
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Sydney ‘Syd’ Albert GLASSON

19/07/2025
On July 19, 2025, peacefully at Christchurch Hospital, aged 85 years. Dearly loved son of the late Arch and Eva, much loved brother of Christine, Marilyn, Trisha, Jenny, and the late Rocky, Colin, Jill, and Frank. A loved uncle of his nieces and neph...
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