Obituaries

Timothy Marc (Tim) CROWE

03/03/2024
On March 3, 2024, unexpectedly at home in Waihi, aged 52 years. Much loved partner of Cris, loved father of Shannon, Jessica, Pablo, Bradley, and Patrick, loved brother and brother-in-law of Marie, Pauline, and Denise and Tony, a loved uncle and cous...
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Margaret Grace ‘Grace’ (née Austin) (formerly of Lyttelton) PORTEOUS

05/03/2024
On Tuesday, March 5, 2024, peacefully, after a short illness, aged 86 years. Loved wife of the late Barry, loved Mum and mother-in-law of Diane and Steve, Wayne and Gail, Dave and Cath, cherished Nana of Dion, and Simon and Morgan, adored Great-Nana ...
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Catherine  Joy SHANKS

29/02/2024
Passed away peacefully on Thursday, February 29, 2024, at Christchurch Hospital, aged 74 years.  Dearly loved wife of Peter, loved mum of Victoria, mother-in-law of Tim, and treasured Nana of Olivia. Daughter of the late Jack and Molly De Filippi. ...
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John Graham GOODLIFFE

01/03/2024
(Ret. NZ Fire Service) It is with tremendous sadness that we announce the passing of John, on March 1, 2024, peacefully at home, aged 78 years. Dearly loved husband of Jennifer, much loved father and father-in-law of David and Claudine (UK), and Ruth...
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Vivienne Ann WRIGHT

29/02/2024
Passed away peacefully at Christchurch Hospital, surrounded by family, on Thursday, February 29, 2024, aged 85 years. Loved wife of the late Les, beloved Mum of Stephen, Johnathon, and Tony. Daughter of the late Charles and Elena, and much loved sist...
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Phillip (Phil) Brian MURPHY

02/03/2024
On March 2, 2024, at Christchurch Hospital, aged 73 years. Dearly loved husband of Carol, much loved father and father-in-law of Glenn and Mariah (Sydney), Michelle and Aaron Goodmanson, Nigel and Kelli, Carla and Sam Flewellen, and the late Shane, m...
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Inez Edna STEVENS

02/03/2024
On March 2, 2024, peacefully at Summerset at Wigram, in her 98th year, with family by her side. Adored wife of the late David Anderson, and the late Ken Stevens, dearly loved mother and mother-in-law of Carolyn (formally Houston)  and Bruce Keddie, ...
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Eric Ashley JACK

02/03/2024
It is with tremendous sadness that we announce the passing of Eric on March 2, 2024, surrounded by family at Christchurch Hospital, after a very short illness, in his 92nd year. Loved husband of the late Lorna, deeply loved father and father-in-law o...
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Peter John Fraser

04/03/2024
On March 4, 2024, peacefully, surrounded by family, aged 91 years. Dearly loved husband of Maxine for 64 years, dearly loved father of Jen, the late Dave, and Nette, and a much loved grandad and great-grandad. Special thanks to the staff at Addington...
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Valerie (Val) Joyce LINTOTT

22/02/2024
On Thursday, February 22, 2024, peacefully at home, aged 88 years. Loved Mum of John, Kevin, and Andrew (UK), loved Nannies of Hollie, Jaxon, Eliott, Samara, and Reuben, loved sister, sister-in-law, mother-in-law, aunt, and friend to many. Messages m...
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Elizabeth (Liz)  GOODE

28/02/2024
On February 28,2024 passed away peacefully at Christchurch Hospital, with family by her side, aged 81 years. Dearly loved wife and soulmate of the late David, much loved and cherished mother and mother-in-law of Karen, Cindy and Brian Smith, and An...
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Peter Dale BAGRIE

28/02/2024
On February 28th, 2024, aged 72 years. In loving memory of Peter, who passed away after a well-fought battle with cancer. Loving son of Bill and Elaine Bagrie (née Robinson). Much loved husband of Anne, loved father and father-in-law of James and Cy...
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Faye Marion ROWE

01/03/2024
On Friday, March 1, 2024, peacefully at Rosewood Lifecare, aged 79 years. Loved wife of Ted for 55 years, loved Mum of Richard, and Gary, loved mother-in-law of Jo, loved Nana of Lexi, loved by her extended family, much loved caregiver for Identity T...
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Roelof (Roel) Jurjen DIJKSTRA

01/03/2024
Called home to be with his Lord and Saviour on March 1, 2024, surrounded by family, at Christchurch Hospital, aged 72 years. Dearly loved husband of Beppy, loved father and father-in-law of Cindy & Richard van Garderen, Lucretia and Matt Lawrence...
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Lesley Helen SHAND

24/02/2024
(MNZM): Passionate conservationist – passed peacefully, February 24, 2024. Beloved daughter of the late Olga and Arthur Shand, loved sister and sister-in-law of Diana and Euan, and Ed and Jan.  Loved aunt of Nicky, Caroline and Dan.  Loving great...
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Christopher (Birdie) Kelvin BIRD

26/02/2024
On February 26, 2024, passed away unexpectedly, but peacefully in his sleep, aged 70 years. Dearly loved Dad, father-in-law, and best mate of Cameron and Abby, Sean and Sophie, adored Grandad of Flo, Max, and Franklin. Dearly loved son of the late Mi...
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Paul John GARRETT

25/02/2024
On February 25, 2024, passed away peacefully, after a short illness, aged 76 years, Dearly loved husband of Annette, much loved father and father-in-law of Rachael and Robert, Sarah and Simon, and Jane and Hamish. Adored grandad of Patrick, and Campb...
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Joyce (Joy) Margaret ASHWORTH

25/02/2024
On February 25, 2024, passed away peacefully at Anthony Wilding Retirement Village, aged 89 years. Much loved mum of Rodger, and Glenda, adored nana of Holly, and Adam, cherished great-nana of Olivia, Sophie, and Lincoln, and a friend of many. Sincer...
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Noeline Veronica FAUTH

28/02/2024
A long life independently lived, Noeline passed away peacefully at Christchurch Hospital on February 28, 2024, aged 93 years. Dearly loved aunt, and friend of the extended McEnaney, McQuillan, Strong, and Fauth families. A Requiem Mass will be celebr...
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Alisoun May BUTT

24/02/2024
On February 24, peacefully at Christchurch Hospital, surrounded by her family, in her 90th year. Dearly loved and respected mother and mother-in-law of Adrienne, Julia and Roger, deeply loved Nana of Paul, Matthew, Geneva, and Gaby, loved sister and ...
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