Obituaries

David John LYTTLE

02/06/2025
On June 2, 2025, peacefully at Christchurch Hospital, aged 80 years. Dearly loved father and father-in-law of Sandy and Craig, Andrea, and Mark, treasured Granddad of Josh, and Amelia, special friend and soul mate of Jeanette, loved brother of Fay an...
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Heather Isabel BARNETT

31/05/2025
On May 31, 2025, passed away peacefully, surrounded by family at Rhodes on Cashmere, in her 90th year. Dearly loved wife of the late Leslie. Much loved and respected mother and mother-in-law of Robin and Judith, Alastair and Carey, treasured and ador...
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Robert Eustace “Bob” OAKLEY

01/06/2025
Born March 8, 1929; died June 1, 2025. Bob was the son of Elsie and John Oakley of Ruapuna, brother to Freda, Dawn and Ida, and the late Joy. In 1956, Bob married his dearly loved wife, Elaine Dennis of Glenroy, who predeceased him in 2015. In the co...
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Tracey Leigh POTTINGER

31/05/2025
Unexpectedly on Saturday, May 31, 2025, at home. Dearly loved wife of Chris, beloved mother of Emma, and Skylar. Cherished daughter of Peter (deceased) and  Beverley, adored sister and sister-in-law of Wendy and Kimbal, Tony and Raewyn, Simon and Pu...
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Brendon Francis FORD

01/06/2025
On June 1, 2025, peacefully with his wife by his side, aged 85 years. Dearly loved husband of Anne. Loved and respected father and father-in-law of David and Rose, and Gary and Kaye. Much loved grandfather of Alexandria, Hazel, Ryan, Jake, and Eden. ...
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Emma FRIEDAUER

31/05/2025
On May 31, 2025, passed away peacefully at Bainswood on Victoria, Rangiora, aged 95 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Werner, much loved mother and mother-in-law of Werner and Karen; Jürg and Christa; Dean and Ida, loved Oma of Ryan, Jacob and Me...
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Rev Dr Arthur 'Bryden' Bryden Sims BLACK

20/05/2025
On May 20, 2025, at Christchurch Hospital, Bryden was called home to Our Heavenly Father, aged 74 years. Dearly loved husband of Cathy for 47 years, much loved father and father-in-law of Anna-Marie and Michael, David and Emma, Sebastian, Miriam and ...
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Tony HAWKINS

28/05/2025
On May 28, 2025, at Christchurch Hospital, aged 95 years. Husband of the late Kathleen, father and father-in-law of Loraine and Doug, Paul and Rhoda, Christina and Greg, and Poppa to Hannah, and Nathaniel. The funeral service for Tony will be held in...
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Gail Margaret SUMNER

31/05/2025
Passed peacefully at home on Saturday May 31, 2025, aged 71 years. Much loved partner and soulmate for 47 years of Peter, dearly loved Mum and mother-in-law of Kerry and Chris, Ricky and Sharon, and Angela, and beloved Nan of Jayden, Ben, Megan, and ...
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Dorreen Batstone WALLIS

31/05/2025
Peacefully passed away at Elmswood Village on Saturday, May 31, 2025, aged 90 years. Beloved wife of Murray, much loved mother of Delwyn, and Letitia, mother-in-law of Michael, and Martin, proud and devoted grandmother of Amelia, and Brendan; Jordan,...
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Anne Margaret WOOLLEY

01/06/2025
On Sunday, June 1, 2025, peacefully, at St. Allisa, surrounded by family, aged 78 years. Loved Mum and mother-in-law of Scott, Michael and Amanda, Phillip and Rebecca, Melissa, Sarah and Simon, adored Granny of Rick, Cullyn, Cheyenne, Carlos, Joseph,...
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Grace CURRIE

28/05/2025
On May 28, 2025, at Christchurch Hospital, aged 93 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Chris, loved mother and mother-in-law of Elizabeth, Geoff and Hillary, and Peter. Much loved Granny Grace of Lachlan, Charlotte, William, and Georgina. Messages m...
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Peter John CRONE

02/06/2025
On Monday, June 2, 2025, peacefully at Nurse Maude Hospital, aged 78 years. Dearly loved husband of Annette, and much loved father and father-in-law of Tracey and Nicholas Tyler, Lisa and Andrew Stevenson, and Joanna and Mike King. Beloved Poppa of O...
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Denise Josephine DUCKWORTH

25/06/2025
On June 25, 2025, peacefully at Springlands Lifestyle Village, aged 97 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Henry. Loved and loving mother and mother-in-law of Kevin and Jennifer (Wellington), Tim S.M. (Wellington), Gerard and Terri Anne (Brisbane), ...
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David William MERCER

25/05/2025
On May 25, 2025, passed away unexpectedly at Christchurch Hospital.  Dearly loved husband of Lyn, cherished father of Ryan, and Luke. Much loved brother and brother-in-law of Susan and John, Robert and Debbie, and a loved uncle and great-uncle to hi...
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Anthony John REID

26/05/2025
On Monday, May 26, 2025, aged 63. Much loved husband of Karen and father to Adam(deceased), Donovan and Constance. Loved and cherished by his siblings, Mark, Leanne, Rebecca, Michelle, Nicola and Jonathon. Messages may be addressed to: The family ...
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Pauleen Margaret TAIT

29/05/2025
On Thursday, May 29, 2025, passed away peacefully in Christchurch, surrounded by family. Dearly loved wife of the late George. Loved mother and mother-in-law of Lynda, Mark and Lee, Brent and Leanne, and the late Garry. Beloved Nana of Amanda, Kerrie...
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Margaret Jenifer CLARK

29/05/2025
On Thursday, May 29, 2025, peacefully, at home, aged 82 years. Loved wife of Nigel for 61 years, loved Mum and mother-in-law of Nichola, Mike and Lynne, Hamish and Beverly, loved Perfy of Henry, Charlotte, Jack, Jacqui, and James. Messages may be add...
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William ‘Bill’ Nicol MacDONALD

25/06/2025
On June 25, 2025, peacefully at St Allisa Rest Home, aged 100 years. Dearly loved husband of the late Muriel, much loved Dad of Mervyn and Deanna, Terry and Yanjuan, Teresa and Brian, loved Grandad and great-grandad, and loved brother of Peter. Speci...
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Valerie Vera Maud “Val” COOK

21/05/2025
On Wednesday, May 21, 2025, passed away peacefully in Burwood Hospital, aged 82 years. Dearly loved and devoted wife of Barrie for 59 years. Much loved mother and mother-in-law of Justin and Anneke, and Marcus and Emily. Cherished ‘Nanny/Nanna Val...
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