Obituaries

Albert (Alan) Alan Whittaker

13/10/2023
On October 13, 2023 he passed away peacefully at Christchurch Hospital after hip surgery, needed because of a fall, in his 92nd year. Much cherished by his wife, Robin and much loved by his children and respective partners, John and Prue, Lesley and ...
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Brenda Valmai ANDERSON

15/09/2023
On September 15, 2023, at Christchurch Hospital, aged 79 years. Loving wife of the late Cecil Anderson, beloved mother and mother-in-law of Peter and Donna, Gavin and Adrienne, Shane and Sally, Christopher and Yvonne, and the late Shiralee Walker. A ...
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Elliot Bernard WATKINS

06/10/2023
Elliot’s family are totally devastated and heartbroken to advise he died unexpectedly, at Christchurch Hospital, on Friday, October 6, 2023, aged 27 years. Dearly loved son of Kathleen and John, admired, inspirational, and head-strong brother of Ja...
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Sandra Lesley DRUMM

09/10/2023
Died peacefully at Diana Isaac Hospital, on Monday, October 9, 2023, aged 77 years. Dearly loved wife of Brian, much loved mother of Angela, Lynda, the late Katherine, their husbands Bruce, and Chris, and loved Granny of Callum, April, Amelie, and Le...
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Dinesh MEHTA

10/10/2023
Passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, October 10, 2023, aged 86 years. Husband of Sudha, father and father-in-law of Shaila and Nigel, Kashira and Greg, and Bhumi and Warwick, loving Dada of Pareesha, Tashana, Mandara, Safiya, Tarin, Rohan, Amir...
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Michael (Mike) John LIDDIARD

06/10/2023
On October 6, 2023, peacefully at Diana Isaac Retirement Village, aged 87 years. Dearly loved husband of the late Doris, much loved father and father-in-law of John and Iyabo, loved granddad of Jason and Sean. Special thanks to the caring staff at Di...
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Christopher (Chris) John EIFFERT

04/10/2023
 On October 4, 2023, peacefully at his home. Loved son of the late George and Celia, loved brother of Richard, a devoted uncle and friend. The Graveside Service for Chris will be held at Memorial Park Cemetery, corner of Cypress Street and Ruru Road...
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Jemima (Jimi) Haldane Borthwick SCHRAA

17/09/2023
On September 17, 2023, peacefully at Palm Grove Village, with family at her side, aged 80 years. Dearly loved wife of the late John, much loved mother and mother-in-law of Ian and Kay, Paula and Alan Redmond, Bill and Nita, Stewart and Michelle, love...
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Christopher William JENNER

08/10/2023
On October 8, 2023, peacefully at Christchurch Hospital, aged 52 years. Beloved son of Teresa and the late Bill, dearly loved brother of Sophia (Zosia), loved uncle of Olivia, loved nephew of Hugh. Much loved honorary brother of Kelly. A special than...
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Emma Louise DICKIE

04/10/2023
It is with great sadness we announce the passing of our Emma, on October 4, 2023, aged 26 years. Loved daughter of Amanda and Kevin, Neville and Geneen, loved sister of Sarah and Adam, Brittany and Rowan, Kurt and Bekah, treasured granddaughter of Be...
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George (Rex) Rex BRYANT

06/10/2023
On October 6, 2023, aged 92 years. Founding Director of Bryco Ltd, E&MA (past president), Life Member Cashmere Club, CPIF Council. Loved father and grandfather. Rest in Peace Messages may be sent to PO Box 37351, Christchurch 8245. The Fun...
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Lois Ann KEY

03/10/2023
On October 3, 2023, aged 85 years. Lois passed away unexpectedly at Christchurch Hospital after a short illness, with family at her side. Dearly loved wife of the late Leicester, loving mother and mother-in-law of Roger and Ralda (Gold Coast), and Sh...
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Kenneth (Ken) Malcolm DAVEY

05/10/2023
On October 5, 2023, passed away peacefully at Essie Summers Retirement Village, aged 83 years. Dearly loved husband of the late Josephine, loved father and father-in-law of Michelle and Stu, Bryan and Angela, Craig and Ana, and the late Katrina, much...
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Paul Benjamin COULSON

03/10/2023
Born in Egypt and died peacefully on October 3, 2023, at Ashburton Hospital with his two daughters by his side, a proud 90 years old. Dearly loved husband of Robin, loved father and father-in-law of Jude and Geoff, Daile and Graeme, step-father of Sh...
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Ada (Beverley) Louisa Beverley GARLICK

04/10/2023
On October 4, 2023, unexpectedly at her home, surrounded by her loving family. Dearly loved sister and sister-in-law of Arthur and Joyce (both deceased), Bill (deceased) and Verle, Joy and Ray (both deceased), Lawrence (deceased) and Margaret, Harold...
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Brian Leslie HOLBROOK

28/09/2023
Passed away on September 28, 2023, with loving family by his side, at Nurse Maude Hospice, in his 74th year. Treasured husband, best friend, and soul-partner of Ange, for 55 years. Dearly loved father and father-in-law of Steven and Kylie, Kristie an...
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Jean LAWRIE

01/10/2023
On October 1, 2023, peacefully at Essie Summers Retirement Village, aged 90 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Allistair Lawrie, and the late Donald Stewart, cherished dance partner and friend of the late David Reese. Much loved mother and mother-i...
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Isaac George Mervin ATKINSON

27/09/2023
On Wednesday, September 27, 2023, Isaac passed away unexpectedly at Christchurch Hospital at the tender age of 18. Isaac was a beloved and cherished son of Nadine and George, and a much-loved big brother to Phoenix. Sweet and caring, he was a treasur...
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Jodi BARNETT

02/10/2023
On October 2, 2023, Jodi went home to be with her Heavenly Father, aged 61 years. She is completely adored and forever will be in the hearts of her husband Simon, and family Samantha and Micah, Sophie and Cody, Isabella, Lily and Hush, loving Popo of...
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Eleanor Doreen Mary CORSTON

28/09/2023
Died peacefully at Holly Lea Hospital on Thursday, September 28, 2023, aged 83 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Frank Corston, loved Mum and mother-in-law of Tony and Catherine, Matt and Sue, Gregory and Kathryn, and Jo and John, dearly loved Gra...
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