Obituaries

On June 26, 2025, passed away peacefully at Bethesda Care Home, aged 83 years. Dearly loved wife of Jimmy, much loved Mum of Yvonne, Marion, Debbie, the late Robert, and the late Julie. Loved Nana and Great-Nana to all her grandchildren and great-gra...

On Friday, June 27, 2025, aged 83 years. Much loved husband of Sylvia, loved father of Alieen, and Dianne, step-dad of Steven, Allyson, Denise, and Toni. Loved Pop of his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Messages may be addressed to: The family...

Peacefully passed away on June 24, 2025, at Merivale Village Lifecare Home, after a short illness. Son of the late John Raymond Johnston, and the late Esma Eva May Johnston. Loved brother and brother-in-law of Noel (deceased) and Carolyn, Gary (decea...

(Formerly of Weka Pass) Passed away peacefully on June 22, 2025. Dearly loved wife of the late Euan. Loved mother and mother-in-law of Richard and Brenda, Andrew and Jane, Hugh and Sandra, Stephen and Vivienne, Edward and Deborah. Loved Gran of Jessi...

Passed away peacefully on June 24, 2025, with family at her side, aged 81 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Gordon, much loved mother and mother-in-law of Aaron, Craig and Sue, Campbell and Amanda, Nathan and Dimity, and Lyall. Adored Grandma of ...

On Tuesday, June 24, 2025, at Arvida Mayfair, surrounded by family, aged 71 years. Dearly loved husband of Cath, beloved Dad and father-in-law of Michael and Jena, and Anna, adored Pop of Arabella and Paulette, loved brother, brother-in-law, and frie...

On June 18, 2025, passed away peacefully at home, aged 65 years. Dearly loved partner of Mary, and adored father of Ame (Amelia). Loved son of the late Doug and Alison Gordon. Beloved brother and brother-in-law of Judy and Patrick, and the late Alan....

Born Rosemary Thacker, of Rowandale, Okains Bay. On Sunday, June 15, 2025, passed away peacefully in Christchurch, in her 96th year, surrounded by family. Loving wife of Bruce Douglas Childs for 72 years. Dearly loved mother and mother-in-law of Tony...

On Monday, June 16, 2025, passed away unexpectedly in Christchurch. Dearly loved husband of Tracy. Proud father of Ethan, Carlos, Maddison, Amelia, and Rico. Many thanks to the staff at St Johns Ambulance for their care and compassion of Charlie. We ...

Went to be with the Lord on Sunday, June 22, 2025, at Bellevue Care Centre, aged 91 years. Wife of the late Izaak Koole and dearly loved wife the late Jacob Huls. Mother and mother-in-law of Shirley and Alfred, Peter (deceased), Victoria and Les (dec...

On Wednesday, May 28, 2025, aged 79 years. Much loved daughter of the late John Arthur and Ethel. Dedicated staff member of 45 years at Christchurch Hospital. Much loved friend to many. Thank you to the wonderful staff at Bethesda Rest Home for their...

On Friday, June 20, 2025, peacefully aged 77 years. Dearly loved wife of Mike, dearly loved mother and mother-in-law of Leann, Mark and Jeanine, Paul and Ida, adored Grandma of Tom Holt, Jessica, and James Coleman. Loved sister and sister-in-law of B...

Passed away with family by his side, on Friday, June 20, 2025, in his 84th year. Much loved husband of Diane, dearly loved Dad and father-in-law of Julie and John, Angela and James, Granddad and Pop of Jenna, Jasmine, Cassidy, and Mitchel, and GG of ...

On June 21, 2025, suddenly at home, aged 65 years. Devoted and loved Dad of Daniel, Aidan, and Saskia, an amazing grandfather to his grandchildren. Dearly loved son of Jim and Hilary, and  the late Margaret, loved brother and brother-in-law. Many th...

On Wednesday, June 18, 2025, peacefully aged 81 years. Much loved husband of Shirleyann Goodman-Young, and the late Elaine Young, loved father and father-in-law Richard and Mel, Adrian and Jayne, and Peter. Adored Grandpa of Emma, David, and Corey; O...

On Tuesday, June 17, 2025, at Banbury Park Care Centre, aged 85 years. Dearly loved husband of Julia, father and father-in-law of Nicholas and Karina, Bernard and Amy, and Alana and Justin Morel. Much loved Grandad of Ella, and Holly; Haydn and Grace...

SUTTON, Kathleen Ann: Passed away at Summerset at Wigram on Thursday, June 19, 2025, aged 88 years. Much loved wife of the late Victor, loving mother and mother-in-law of Deborah, Kevin and Dawn, Jennifer (deceased) and Terry. Grandma of Chris, and ...

On June 14, 2025, peacefully at Anthony Wilding Retirement Village, aged 81 years. Much loved wife of the late James, adored Mum and mother-in-law of Jan and Robert, Tom and Anna, and Margie and Christian. Cherished Granny and Nana of Jack, and Kate;...

On Monday June 16, 2025, peacefully aged 88 years. Much loved husband and best friend of Deanna, loved father and father-in-law of Glen and Nicola, Keith and Carolyn, Jacqueline and Peter, adored “Grandad Dink” of Hannah, Emily, and Nathan; Matth...

Passed away peacefully at Anthony Wilding, surrounded by family, on Monday, June 16, 2025, aged 87 years. Dearly loved husband of Lynnette, much loved father and father-in-law of Glenn and Tik, Jane and Greg, Sarah and Dave, Marie and Tony, Lyndal, a...