Obituaries

On October 23, 2023, Rex passed away unexpectedly but peacefully at home, aged 82 years. Much loved son of the late Cecil and Ada Nelson, much loved brother of Daphne (deceased), Lurline, Bill, and Phyllis (both deceased), brother-in-law of the late ...

On October 31, 2023, peacefully at home, after a long and determined battle with Motor Neurone Disease, aged 54 years. Much loved ‘Other Half’ of Karen, loved son of Jenny and Laurie, loved brother and brother-in-law of David and Kay, Nicky and T...

  12-04-1930 – 27-10-2023 Died at Ngaio Marsh Care Centre. Dearly loved wife of the late Alec; dearly loved mother and mother-in-law of Marie Bristow and Mike Dwan, Laurel and John Stoughton, and Paul and Wendy Bristow; dearly loved gran...

Passed away suddenly at home, on Tuesday, October 24, 2023, aged 78 years. Dearly loved husband of Mary, loved Dad of Matt, Lynleigh, Tony, and Angela, grandfather of Te Hiira, Jack, Afton, Lewis, Jack, Sean, Fred, and George, and great-grandfather o...

On October 25, 2023, died peacefully surrounded by her loving family. Much loved by Kirsten and Richard, Lucy and Richard, Alison and Matt, Rebecca and Dan, Stephen, Heather, and Glyn. Adored Gana of Elise, and Sam; Henry, and Jack; Isobel, and Max;...

Passed away at Parklands Hospital on Friday, October 20, 2023, aged 93 years. Cherished and beloved wife of Clive, dearly loved Mum and mother-in-law of Wayne and Jacqui, Grant and Stephanie, and Suzanne, and much loved Grandma of her grandchildren a...

On October 24, 2023, passed away peacefully at Edith Cavell Lifecare, Sumner, aged 77 years. Dearly loved wife of Denis, loved Mum of Ben and Jonelle, and Blair and Emily, adored Granny of Harrison, and Olivia. Loved sister of Robert, Margaret (decea...

On October 23, 2023, died peacefully at Christchurch Hospital, aged 79 years. Beloved husband of Helen, loved Father and father-in-law of Anna and Richard, and Andrew and Cathy, loved Granddad of Ben, Ella, Nina, Sam and Matthew.  Messages may be ad...

On October 27, 2023, at Christchurch Hospital with family by his side, in his 90th year. Dearly loved husband of the late Margaret, much loved father and father-in-law of Kevin and Anne, Garry and Tracy, Debbie and Darrell Grice.  Loved grandad of ...

Passed away peacefully in her sleep on Saturday, October 21, 2023, aged 87 years. Dearly loved wife of Ian, Mum and mother-in-law of Philip and Anne, Chris and Nicki, and Amanda and Andrew, much loved Grandma of Heather, Ari, Izzy, and Jessie, and a ...

On October 25, 2023, suddenly at Christchurch Hospital, aged 62 years. Adored husband of Nicola, beloved son of Eleanor and the late David, loving and proud father of Ethan, and Kendra, much loved step-father of Matthew, and Elizabeth, and loved brot...

Peacefully, after an almighty struggle, on October 16, 2023, at WesleyCare, aged 61 years. Dearly loved youngest daughter of Bruce and the late Mary, cherished sister and sister-in-law of Vicki and John, and Greg and Alison. A loved aunty of Ben, Sop...

On October 18, 2023, peacefully in her sleep at Ultimate Care Karadean, aged 89 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Jock, loved Mum of Rod, and Carolyn, and a loved Gran of Kerry, and Simon. Special thanks to the wonderful staff at Karadean. Message...

On October 11, 2023, passed away at home, aged 81 years. Adored husband of Adrienne, precious father and father-in-law of Joanne and Sean O’Sullivan, Graeme and Emma, and Andrew and Elana, treasured and fun loving Grandad “Billy” of Finn, Jonty...

Passed peacefully, and at rest on October 13, 2023, in Oxford, aged 81 years. Dearly loved husband of Dawn and adored by his greater family. Messages may be addressed to The Family of the late John Hammond, c/- PO Box 39001, Christchurch 8545. A cel...

On October 20, 2023, peacefully at Nurse Maude Hospice, aged 66 years. Dearly loved mother of Rebecca, and Tania, loved mother- in-law of Joachim and adored Granny of Benjamin, Olivia and Lucas, dearly loved partner of Richard (Dick), loved sister of...

On October 22, 2023, aged 64 years. Passed away peacefully, surrounded by family, at Cashmere View Hospital. Dearly loved husband of Janet, much loved father of Nicola, and Hamish, loved Grandad to Lydia, Fyfe, and Wren, respected father-in-law of Br...

In England, on February 28, 2023, aged 38 years. Dearly loved daughter of Keith and Heather. She was loved and is missed by her extended family and friends in New Zealand and England. A Memorial Service to celebrate Alanah’s life will be held in ou...

On 19 October 2023, at Christchurch Hospital. Dearly loved husband of the late Ida and much loved father and father-in-law of Jane and Karun.  Messages may be addressed to The Family of the late Anthony Huston, c/- PO Box 39001, Christchurch 8545. ...

On October 20, 2023, peacefully after four years living with ovarian cancer, aged 49 years. Much loved daughter of Valerie and the late Roger Hutton, cherished big sister and sister-in-law of Megan, and Lisa and Andy Hale, beloved Fun Aunty of Blake,...