Obituaries
Nicola Joyce PHILPOTT
21/08/2025
On Thursday, August 21, 2025, surrounded by love with her daughters by her side, aged 65 years. Beloved mother and mother-in-law of Gemma and Tonu, Evana and Andrew. Adored Yaya of Jeremiah, Evie, and George, loved sister and sister-in-law of Jamie...
Terence David HEILER
21/08/2025
On August 21, 2025, passed away peacefully at home in West Melton, aged 83 years. Beloved husband of Barbara (nee Munro) for nearly 55 years, loving and respected father and father-in-law of Anna and Simon, David and Karen, and Michael (deceased) and...
Ronald “Don” Peter HAWTHORNE
20/08/2025
Unexpectedly, on August 20, 2025, aged 81 years. Dearly loved husband of Carol, much loved father and father-in-law of Michelle and Bruce, and Dwayne and Kaarina, loved Grandad of Jessica, and Nick and Caitlin. Messages may be addressed to: The famil...
Donald ‘Ian’ Ian Patrick McCORMICK
20/08/2025
On Wednesday, August 20, 2025, unexpectedly, aged 77 years. Loved husband of Madeleine, a dearly loved Dad and father-in-law of Richard and Kate, Deborah and Bruce, Nic and Vicky (Scotland), adored Grandad of Rosie, Archie, Daisy, and Oli (Scotland),...
Christine Mary PHILPOTT
02/03/1952 - 18/08/2025
Dearly loved partner and wife of Robert Webster, loved mother and friend of Kirsten Webster and Sam Bryant (Dunedin), and Clare Webster and Sascha Grimm (Switzerland), and loved sister and friend of Ken Philpott, and Sandra Briggs (Church Bay). Messa...
Kay BARRETT
15/08/2025
On August 15, 2025, peacefully at Anthony Wilding Retirement Village, in her 95th year. Dearly loved wife of the late Robert, loved mother of Sue, John, and the late Pete, treasured Grandma of Nathan, Tom and Nicole; and Brittany, and great-grandmoth...
Jessie Stark MELLISH
18/08/2025
On August 18, 2025, peacefully at Christchurch Hospital, aged 93 years. Loved wife of the late Robert "Robin", loved mother and mother-in-law of Wendy, John and Michelle, loved Grandma of Tayla, Sarah, Daniel, and Joshua. Loved sister of Isobel. Love...
Dr Neville Richard BENNETT
17/08/2025
On August 17, 2025, passed away peacefully in Christchurch, aged 85 years. Loved father of Tom, Hannah, Mark (deceased), and Charlotte. Loving grandfather of William, and Sophia. Husband to Janet, and the late Sandy Robertson. Special friend of Gerar...
Dr Grant Andrew TAVINOR
13/08/2025
On August 13, 2025, at Christchurch Hospital, aged 52 years. A loved husband, son, and brother. Will be missed by his peers at Lincoln University and overseas. Messages may be addressed to: The family of the late Dr Grant Tavinor, c/- PO Box 39001, C...
Marjorie “Joan” Joan SMITH
02/08/2025
Passed away peacefully at Diana Isaac Retirement Village on August 2, 2025, aged 99 years. Much loved wife of the late Noel, and loved mother and mother-in-law of Jenny and Jim Clifford, Shirley Wyatt, Russell and Ann-Marie Smith, Don and Brenda Sm...
Sarika ANDERSON
13/08/2025
On August 13, 2025, peacefully at Nurse Maude Hospice, aged 47 years. Loved soulmate, and a devoted wife of Bevan, treasured daughter of Om Prakash (deceased), and Esha, loved sister of Sunny, and Mona, loved daughter-in-law of Keith, and sister-in-l...
Stephen “Steve” Charles McLENNAN
12/08/2025
Sunrise 18.06.1947 - Sunset 12.08.2025: Darling husband and best mate of Wendy (nee Insall), loving Dad of Jodi, and Dave, proud Grandie of Charli, and Blake, loved son of the late Charles and Mavis, loved son-in-law of the late Pat and Joan Insall, ...
Stuart Elliott Kenneth CRIDGE
14/08/2025
Dearly loved and devoted husband, and best friend of Julie for 27 years, dearly loved Dad and father-in-law, of Rachael and Darren, Janelle and Guillem, Tylie and Jason, loved Grandad of Harvey and Archie. Loved and respected stepdad and step-father-...
Colin Tasman DAWSON
14/08/2025
On August 14, 2025, passed away peacefully at Christchurch Hospital, aged 88 years. Dearly loved husband of Robyn, much loved Col, Poppa Col and Popol of Anna, Justin and Daniela; Andrew, Kate, Libby and Georgie; Keryn and the late Ollie Dog. Message...
Lindsay Charles SPARKS
18/08/2025
On August 18, 2025, passed away peacefully with family by his side. Dearly loved husband of the late Patricia, much loved father and father-in-law of Phillip and Jenni, Nikki and the late Trevor, and Sarah. Loved Grandad of Kori and Alex, Teri and ...
Valerie Noble STRACK
16/08/2025
Passed away after a very short illness, in Christchurch, on August 16, 2025, aged 96 years. Much loved wife of Noel, dearly loved mother and mother-in-law of Claire and Rob, Chris and Liz, Matthew and Trac. Wonderful grandmother of Jo, Jon, Emily, Li...
Mary Lee ‘Lee’ TRUSTTUM
17/08/2025
On Sunday, August 17, 2025, peacefully, at Nurse Maude Hospice, aged 82 years. Loved wife of Philip for 60 years, loved Mum and mother-in-law of Martin and Michelle, Hannah and Mick, adored Granny and Gran of William, Millie, Ella, Odette, and Samuel...
Robert Hugh “Hugh” WILLIAMS
18/08/2025
Passed away at Radius Hawthorne, on Monday, August 18, 2025, in his 90th year. Loved husband of Helen, father and father-in-law of Raymond Williams and Julie-ann Johnson, Rebecca and Vernon Ramsay-Smith, Katherine Williams (deceased) and Darrell Stat...
Diane Ellen CAMERON
05/08/2025
On Tuesday, August 5, 2025, passed away peacefully in Christchurch, in her 92nd year. Dearly loved wife of the late Ewen. Much loved mother and mother-in-law of John and Sandy, Penny, Rod, Jude, Anna and Bruce, Jan, and Matthew. Cherished Granny of A...
Rochelle Louise FAIMALO
13/08/2025
On August 13, 2025, passed away peacefully, surrounded by family, in her 41st year. Dearly loved wife and companion to Joe, adored and loved Mum to Azure, Zyon, Quest, and stepmum to Jeorgia. Much loved daughter, sister, aunty, and friend who was l...



















