Obituaries
Paul Charles STEVENSON
11/06/2025
On June, 11, 2025, passed away peacefully at Nurse Maude Hospice, aged 51 years. Dearly loved husband of the late Carla. Much loved Dad of Lilyrose, and Charlie, and loved step-Dad to Jaàn, much loved son of Roger and the late Katherine, loved ste...
Christopher “Chris” William HAMILTON
11/06/2025
Unexpectedly, on Wednesday, June 11, 2025, aged 64 years. Dearly loved husband of Trudy, adored father and father-in-law of Caitlin, Laura and Hayden, loved son of Dave (deceased) and Stella, brother and brother-in-law of Dean and Jo, Fiona and Joh...
Murray “Muzz” Leslie BURNETT
12/06/2025
On Thursday, June 12, 2025, unexpectedly at home, aged 64 years. Much loved Dad and father-in-law-to-be of Scott and Beth, and Dallas. Dearly loved son of Lucy and the late Paul, loved brother and brother-in-law of Bob and Heather, and loved uncle of...
Noel Edwin VOUSDEN
13/06/2025
On June 13, 2025, passed away peacefully at Chatswood Retirement Village, aged 92 years. Loved husband of Beverley, adored father and father-in-law of Terry and John, Tony and Dixie, and Nicola and Adrian, treasured grandad of Quinn. Cherished brothe...
Lester William WASON
14/06/2025
On Saturday, June 14, 2025, peacefully, aged 97 years. Dearly loved husband of Judith for 69 years, loved Dad and father-in-law of Wendy and David, Marise and Leanne, Robyn and Pete, loving Pop and Great-Pop of Jonathon and Hannah, Simon and Emma, Ti...
Dr Philip (Phil) Anthony SILVA
22/08/1940 - 12/06/2025
(OBE, MA (Hons), PhD (Otago), DipTchg, FNZPsS): 22.08.40 – 12.06.25. Founding director of the Founding director of the Dunedin Multidisciplinary Health and Development Study. Much loved husband of Suzanne, and the late Wendy. Former husband of ...
Valerie Blanche van der VELDEN
12/06/2025
On June 12, 2025, peacefully after an illness, at Arvida Ilam Lifecare, aged 85 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Hendrinus "Henk", devoted mother of Julie, Wendy, and Lisa, and mother-in-law of Mike, and Michael. Cherished Nana of Natasha, Emma, ...
Elizabeth ‘Liz’ McFALL
11/06/2025
On Wednesday, June 11, 2025 peacefully, aged 83 years. Loved wife of Chris for 62 years, loved Mum and mother-in-law of John and Jacqui, Paul and Fiona, loving Grandma to Kimberley, Victoria, Anna, and Ben, loved sister of Paul, the late Rosemary, an...
John Maurice WILSON
11/06/2025
On June 11, 2025, passed away peacefully at Nurse Maude Hospital, aged 88 years. Dearly loved husband of Jill, much loved father and father-in-law of Richard and Karen, Anna and Andrew, Mark and Annabelle, and Rachel and Ken. Adored Grandad of Bidd...
Cynthia Lucie BATEUP
15/06/2025
On June 15, 2025, passed away peacefully at Holmwood Rest Home, Rangiora, in her 92nd year. Dearly loved wife of the late Peter, much loved mother and mother-in-law of Ashley and Vicki, and Max and Sally, cherished Nanny of Jeremy and Rebecca, Justin...
Norma “Anne” FOOTE
07/06/2025
On June 7, 2025, at home in Christchurch, aged 87. Wonderful mother of the late Susan, Wendy and Nick, and George. Treasured Grandma of the late Josh. Precious wife of the late Will. Cherished Anne to Ken, Trevor, Margie, Jo, and their famili...
Patricia “Trish” Anne SULLIVAN
03/06/2025
On June 3, 2025, at WesleyCare, aged 75 years old, devoted wife of the late Ray, beloved Mum of Patrick, mother of Simon, cherished sister of Mary, Joan, Peter, Erin, and Margaret, and adored daughter of the late Simon and Rose. Special thanks to sta...
Maude Ella BOYD
07/06/2025
On Saturday, June 7, 2025, passed away peacefully at home, aged 90 years. Dearly loved partner of Arthur, much loved mother and mother-in-law of Robbie and Jo, Steve and Sally, Andrew and Tammy, Neville (deceased) and Lynley, Lynette, Carolyn and Ric...
Sarah Louise ALLISON
05/06/2025
Passed away peacefully at home, aged 65 years. Much admired wife of Peter, and beloved Mum of Jess, Duncan, Abby and mother-in-law of Hamish. Cherished daughter of Ann and the late Prof. Gavin Kellaway, and sister of James. Adored by her many friends...
Scott “Scotty” Dale BOWMAN
04/06/2025
Passed peacefully after a long illness, on Wednesday, June 4, 2025, aged 53 years. Dearly loved husband and soulmate of Tracey, loved and cherished son of Allan and Kathleen, much loved and respected stepfather of Ben and Jaimi, Jamie, and William an...
Neil Clifford HAYMES
07/06/2025
HAYMES, Neil Clifford: On Saturday, June 7, 2025, peacefully, aged 89 years. Much loved husband of Colleen, beloved father of Craig, and Katrina, loved brother and brother-in-law of Tom and Joan, Gwen and the late Don McAlpine, Marie and the late B...
Heather Honora CARTMELL
08/06/2025
On Sunday, June 8, 2025, peacefully at Nazareth House, aged 81 years. Loved daughter of the late Jonathan and Flo, oldest sister of Marie, Raewyn (both deceased), and Greg, sister-in-law of Raewyn, aunty of Tania, Craig, Daniel, Simon, and Jonathan, ...
Margaret Noeline HODGETTS
08/06/2025
On Sunday, June 8, 2025, peacefully in her sleep, aged 82 years. Beloved daughter of the late Jack and Jean Hodgetts, loved sister and sister-in-law of Neville and Kathy, George (deceased), Mary (twin sister, deceased) and Arthur Murphy, Jim and Lexi...
Colleen Ann NAUGHTON
04/06/2025
Peacefully, on June 4, 2025, 76 years young. Much loved daughter of the late Lillian and Ted Naughton, loved sister and sister-in-law of Kath and Brian Carpenter, Les Naughton, Mary (dec) and Ian Leask, Tersea and Anton Ferrari, Steve and Venessa Nau...



















