Obituaries

John Christopher HODGEN

Passed away at The Village Palms on Tuesday October 10, 2023, aged 71 years. Best Dad of Carolyn, and Granddad of Bertie and Matilda, loved brother of Linda, Mike, Jan, and the late Jenny, and excellent uncle of his nieces and nephews. A dear friend ...
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Doris Ivy PACK

28/01/2024
J.P. (Rtd), Cert. Lib. Studies, Life member of Assoc. Legal Executives, NZ Labour Party and Senior Net Shirley, and longstanding volunteer at Riccarton Police Station. Born 10/9/1930, London, and grew up in Whitstable, Kent. Passed away peacefully 28...
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Lyndsay (Lyn) Anne FOX

11/12/2022
On December 11, 2022, peacefully after a short illness, aged 75 years. Loved wife of Murray, loved sister of the late Margaret, and the late Averil, loved aunt of Jeni, Dougal, Richard, Belinda, and Andrea, loved great-aunt of Maggie, Max, Patrick, H...
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David John FECHNEY

02/07/2023
On Sunday, July 2, 2023, peacefully at home, aged 91 years. Loved husband of Valerie for 66 years, loved Dad and father-in-law of Dave and Alison, and Maree, dearly loved Grandad to his five grandchildren, four great-grandchildren, and their families...
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Ivy Margaret SMITH

07/10/2023
On October 7, 2023, passed away peacefully at Charles Upham Retirement Village, in her 93rd year. Dearly loved wife of the late Sam, much loved mother of Judith (deceased), and Stuart, loved mother-in-law of Bryan Heapy, and Lyn (deceased) and friend...
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Barry (Spock) Willcocks ROSE

28/01/2024
On January 28, 2024, passed away peacefully at Lady Wigram Retirement Village, aged 86 years. Dearly loved husband of the late Shirley, amazing loving father to Roy and Leanne (Timaru), Tracey and Paul Snape, Charlie (Paul) and Sid, (Tauranga). Adore...
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Pleuntje (Leonie van Dijk) Kundertje Jacoba Dijk-Vermeulen

06/12/2022
On December, 6, 2022, passed away peacefully at Nurse Maude Hospital, with her family by her side, aged 82 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Pieter, much loved and treasured mother and mother-in-law of Jacobien van Dijk, Anna-Marie and Craig Gribb...
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Leonard (Len) William BEATTIE

09/10/2023
Passed away peacefully on October 9, 2023, aged 82 years. Dearly loved husband of the late Sally, much loved father of Kate, dear brother of Dave, and the late Robbie, and special friend of Lyndy; Malcolm and Mayumi Harris; and Dave Garth. Messages m...
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Peta Helen KERR

28/01/2024
Tragically, as the result of an accident, on January 28, 2024, aged 33 years. Dearly loved fiancée and soulmate of Leonard, loved mummy of Angus, Ava and Milly (Australia) and baby William. Messages may be addressed to The Family of the late Peta Ke...
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Hilary Strang McCORMACK (CNZM)

31/12/1934 - 12/12/2022
Our incredible Hilary left us, as she wanted, in her own home, with her family looking after her. Awesome Mum of Duncan, and Campbell and Yelena; adored sister of Derek and Lois Allan, and Di and Dren Errington; loved wife of the late Alan Hay McCorm...
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Lorraine Frances Emily HARKESS

01/07/2023
Passed away at home, on July 1, 2023, in her 79th year. Loved and loving wife of the late Michael, very treasured mother of Carolyn, Martin, and Ross, cherished grandma and nan of Danielle and Ryan; Brittany and Olivia; River and Levi, and dearly lov...
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Bette Dawn PALMER

01/02/2024
Bette died peacefully, aged 89 years, at Essie Summers Retirement Village, in the early hours of February 1, 2024. Beloved wife of the late Brian, much loved mother of Dale, Dean, and Jane, and mother-in-law of Barbara. Adored Nana of Michael, Lewis,...
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Jennifer Jenny TAYLOR

29/01/2024
In memory of Jenny Taylor who died peacefully on January 29, 2024, aged 90 years. Widow of Alan who she missed for 28 years. Loving mother and friend of Rachel and Greg, Anna and Neil, Sarah and Mike, Robbie and Paul, and Matt. Adored Nan of William,...
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Adrienne Mary CALDWELL

15/12/2022
On December 15, 2022, peacefully at Holly Lea Village, aged 90 years. Beloved wife of the late Jim, loved mother and mother-in-law of Jill and Guy, and David and Sarah. Adored grandmother and great-grandmother. Special thanks to all the staff at Holl...
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Evelyn May RITCHIE

06/07/2023
Peacefully passed on July 6, 2023, at Nurse Maude Hospice, aged 85 years. Loved wife of the late Cecil Owen (Rick), mother of Kathleen, Donald, and Euan. Our gratitude to the nursing and floor staff at ward B6 Waipapa Christchurch Public Hospital, yo...
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Cecilia Margaret WAKEFIELD

08/12/2022
On December 8, 2022, passed away peacefully at Wesley Care, aged 92 years.  Dearly loved wife of the late Noel, treasured mum of Dean and Joanne, and Elisa, adored nanny of Laura, Nicola, and Daniel; Melissa, and Olivia, loved great-grandma Bessie t...
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