Obituaries

Passed away peacefully, surrounded by family, on Friday, July 18, 2025, aged 79. Dearly loved wife of the late John Riach, beloved mother and mother-in-law of Jackie and Richard, Jeff and Fran, adored grandmother of Connor, and a treasured sister, au...

Passed away peacefully, surrounded by family, on Friday, July 18, 2025, aged 79. Dearly loved wife of the late John Riach, beloved mother and mother-in-law of Jackie and Richard, Jeff and Fran, adored grandmother of Connor, and a treasured sister, au...

On Monday, July 14, 2025, unexpectedly as a result of a medical event, aged 20 years. Cherished son of Mark and Rachel, adored older brother and best friend of Leah, much loved eldest grandson of John and the late Janet Swanson, and Nancy and Jamie W...

On Friday, July 18, 2025, peacefully, aged 77 years. Much loved wife of Adrian for 56 years, loved mother and mother-in-law of Dale and Michelle, Callum and Kylie, Blair and Marie, and Kelvin, adored Nana of Joseph, and Olivia; Timothy, Benjamin, Jac...

On Friday, July 18, 2025, at home, aged 85 years. Much loved husband of Margaret, loved father and father-in-law of Susan and Graham, Karen and Alex, adored Grandad of Finlay, and Oliver. Messages may be addressed to: The family of the late Alec Mill...

Passed away at Cashmere View Rest Home, on July 19, 2025, aged 100 years. Loved husband of the late Irene, loved father and father-in-law of Grant and Dianna, and the late Juliet. Much loved Grandad of Lucy and Simon. Messages may be addressed to: Th...

On July 15, 2025, peacefully at Christchurch Hospital, aged 72 years. Beloved son of the late Terrence and Margaret, much loved brother of the late Neil. A special thank you to all the staff at Pūkeko Blue for their much appreciated support and care...

On July 16, 2025, passed away peacefully at Ballarat Care Home, Rangiora, aged 86 years. Dearly loved wife of Ian, much loved mother and mother-in-law of Don and Tracey, Janelle and John, and Geoff and Erin. Adored Grandma of Michael, Jeremy, and Aim...

Originally from Crete. On July 9, 2025, passed away peacefully at Christchurch Hospital, aged 92 years. Wife of the late Colin, cherished and loved mother of Peter, Maria and her partner Andy. Γιαγιά of Jess, Sam, and the late Sarah. Loved...

On Wednesday, July 16, 2025, unexpectedly in his happy place “The Woolshed” doing what he loves, aged 75 years. Much loved husband of Pam, loved father and father-in-law of Hamish and Hayley, Andrew and Jo, Sarah and Ivan, adored Grandad of James...

On July 16, 2025, at home in the Waikari Valley, aged 77 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Allen. Loved and treasured mother and mother-in-law of Rachel and Chris, and Michael and Lisa, loved Grannie of Tanner, and Rosie. Loved daughter of the lat...

On July 14, 2025, peacefully at Summerset at Avonhead Hospital, aged 96 years. Devoted husband for over 60 years to the late Jean, special father and father-in-law of Paul and Jane, and Murray and Tania. Granddad of Emma, Michael, Olivia, and Adam. A...

On: July 14, 2025, at 5:23am, passed peacefully at home with his loved ones by his side. Wayne sadly lost his battle with cancer and has gone to join his sons Shane, and Harley. He leaves behind his beloved wife Elsa, beloved children Jemma, Ja...

On July 6, 2025, peacefully at Christchurch Hospital, aged 92 years. Dearly loved wife of the late John, loved mother and mother-in-law of Kevin and Lois, Rose and Phil, James and Bev, Josie and Miles, Michael and Kaye, and the late Bernie. Treasured...

On July 14, 2025, passed away peacefully at Lady Wigram Village, aged 88 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Harold Robinson, and the late Laurie Milton. Much loved mother and mother-in-law of Kathy and Philip, and Gaye and Jeff. Adored Nana of her ...

On July 14, 2025, passed away suddenly but peacefully, with family by her side, at Christchurch Hospital, aged 79 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Alister, much loved mother and mother-in-law of Shane and Edwina, Marc (deceased) and Justine, and...

Died on July 10, 2025, aged 75 years.  Father and father-in-law of Nick and Mélanie; Jane and Thomas; Leroy and Sharnae. GDad of Lucas and Leon; Grandad of Holly, and Finn; and seagull maker of Enzo. Brother of Jean, brother-in-law of Dennis, uncle...

On Wednesday, July 9, 2025, peacefully, after a brief illness, surrounded by her family, aged 88 years.  Dearly loved wife of the late Richard (Dick), loved Mum and mother-in-law of Craig, Brent and Chris, Owen and Sarah, treasured Nana of Tayla-Rae...

On Tuesday, July 15, 2025, peacefully, at Holmwood Lifecare, surrounded by family, aged 74 years. Loved husband of Sue, loved father of Tara, Kerry, Andrew, Caroline, Edward, Scott, Philip, Tom, and their families, adored Grandpa, loved brother, brot...

On July 12, 2025, passed away peacefully at home with family, aged 76 years. Dearly loved husband and best friend of the late Paula, much loved father and father-in-law of Nicola and Dan Stokes, Scott and Sarah, and Mark, Adored Poppa of Aria, and E...