Obituaries

On August 12, 2025, peacefully at Nurse Maude Hospital, in her 86th year. Beloved wife of Donald Bor Yee, mother of Jennifer, Tony, Gordon, Sandra, and the late Kevin, mother-in-law of Jason and Hannah, Por Por of Tanisha, and Jayden, Ma Ma of Amelia...

On Friday, August 15, 2025, surrounded by family, aged 73 years. Much loved and adored father and father-in-law of Brett and Jody, Kerry and Hayden, Nikki (Charlie) and Tiff, cherished Grandad of Kai. Loved by all his four-legged grandchildren. Belov...

On August 12, 2025, passed away peacefully, on the eve of her 88th birthday. Dearly loved wife of the late Dick, loved and devoted mother, mother-in-law, grandmother, great-grandmother, aunty, and friend. Messages may be addressed to: The family of t...

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Jane, who left us on August 13, 2025, at the age of 75.  Jane is lovingly remembered by her family of whom she was so proud, her husband Stewart, for over 50 years, her daughter Katy, son-in-la...

On August 12, 2025, unexpectedly at Christchurch Hospital, aged 75 years. Beloved husband of Sharon, much loved father and father-in-law of Andrea and James, Bridget, Suzie, Kate and Sam, adored Poppa of Alexandra, and George; Baxter; Charlie, and Sy...

On August 13, 2025, in Bundaberg, Australia, aged 77 years. Dad of Lisa, Martyn, and Suzanne. Grumps of Daniel, Olivia, Joshua, Isobelle, James, and Samuel; Shea, and Quinn; Maitreya, and Leo. Beloved son of the late Bev, treasured brother and brothe...

On July 15, 2025, peacefully at Holly Lea Care Centre. Dearly loved wife of Sir Peter, much loved mother and mother-in-law of Andrew and Abigail, Ann and Andrew, and the late Timothy, adored Nanna of Imogen, Emilia, and Sebastian; Tim, Benji, and Izz...

On Tuesday, August 5, 2025, peacefully, at Christchurch Hospital, aged 89 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Lester, loved Mum, and mother-in-law of Wendy and David, Marise and Leanne, Robyn and Pete, loved Ganny of Jonathon and Hannah, Simon and E...

On Thursday, August 7, 2025, passed away peacefully in his sleep at Holly Lea, aged 88 years. Dearly loved husband of the late Patsy, loved father and father-in-law of David, Mike and Rosamund. Adored Grandpa of Nicola, Jon, and Samantha; Daniel, Kim...

Passed away peacefully on August 11, 2025, at Nurse Maude Hospice. Beloved wife and ‘Little One’ of Howard, dearest Mum and mother-in-law of Katrina and Marc, Simon, and Gretchen, loved Nana of Lucy, Vinnie, Jonny, and Frank. Loved sister and sis...

On Sunday, August 3, 2025, at home unexpectedly, but peacefully, aged 58 years. Loved partner and best mate of Diann and her family, brother of Stephen, Thomas, Janine, and their families, will be sadly missed by colleagues and friends. A big thank y...

On Saturday, August 9, 2025, peacefully with family at her side, aged 72 years. Much loved mother and mother-in-law of Damien and Quade, Stacey and Matt, Valerie and Andy, adored Nana GG of Koen; Xander, and Quinn. Loved daughter of the late Maureen ...

BAILEY, Rodney Leonard: Passed away on August 10, 2025, with his loved ones at his side.                                                   A much loved man Messages may be addressed to: The family of the late ...

On Sunday, August 10, 2025, passed away peacefully in Christchurch, in her 93rd year. Dearly loved wife of the late Noel. Much loved mother and mother-in-law of Roy and Carolyn, Phil (deceased) and Rae, and Brett. Cherished Nana of Alec, and Alyssa. ...

Passed away at home, surrounded by his loving family, on August 5, 2025, in his 90th year. Very much loved and loving husband of Carol for 68 years. Dearly loved father and father-in-law of Deb and Tony, Kerrie and Mike, Darryn and Jo, Scott and Rebe...

On Monday, August 4, 2025, at Summerset at Wigram, in her 80th year.   Dearly loved wife of Murray, much loved mother of Lachie, Lee and Susan, and step-mother to Lynley and Gary. Loved grandmother to Nicole, Michael, Jamie, Riley, Tayla, and Charl...

Passed away peacefully, on Friday, July 25, 2025, aged 96 years. Dearly loved by his late wife Barbara, his late wife Thelma and her family, and his treasured companion Jill and her family, dearly loved father and father-in-law of Richard and Pam, Ka...

Passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, July 30, 2025, aged 92 years. Only daughter of the late Robert and Ethel Linton, loved family member of Colin Carlile, Robin, and John Harrington, and godmother of Susan Ryburn, Phillippa List, and Grant M...

On August 2, 2025, peacefully, after a short and courageous battle with cancer, surrounded by his girls at home, just as he wanted, aged 42 years. Deeply loved husband of Kylie, adored father of Lily, and Mady. Cherished son and best friend of Mike, ...

Passed away peacefully on August 1, 2025, in her 93rd year. Loved wife of the late Morris Andrew Forrester, and treasured Mum of John Forrester, and Kay Worthington. Special thanks to Charles Upham Rest Home. Messages may be addressed to: The family ...