Obituaries

(née Johnston, of Poverty Bay): On Friday, May 8, 2026, passed away peacefully at Ballarat Retirement Village, surrounded by family. Dearly loved wife of Bruce for 61 years. Much loved mother of Kenneth, Andrew, and Kirsty, and mother-in-law of Nina...

On Tuesday, May 12, 2026, peacefully at Christchurch Hospital, aged 76 years. Loved husband of Iryna, loved family member, and friend. Messages may be addressed to: The family of the late Oleg Kotorovych, c/- PO Box 39001, Christchurch 8545. The serv...

On Thursday, May 7, 2026, Buck passed away peacefully at Park Lane Retirement Village, aged 98 years, surrounded by family. Dearly loved husband of Angie for 70 years. Cherished father and father-in-law of Philip [deceased], Rachael and Frank, Chris ...

On Monday, May 11, 2026, peacefully, aged 95 years. Loved wife of the late Bartholomeus (Bob), much loved Mother of her children and their partners, loved grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend to many. Messages may be addressed to: The family of...

Chris' life journey ended on Friday evening, May 8, 2026, in Christchurch. Loved wife and best friend of Neville. Loved sister and sister-in-law of John and Jenefer, Pat (deceased) and Ross. Loved auntie of Siobhan and Paul, Lucy and Katya and Chris....

On May 6, 2026, passed away suddenly at home, aged 76 years.  Dearly loved and treasured husband of Shelley, generous and vibrant Dad of Adele, Paula, Daniel and Casey, and Brenda, proud and adored Grandad of Brodie, and Kade; Jordy, Georgia, and Ma...

On May 5, 2026, passed away at Bluegums, aged 86 years. Much loved mother of Maria, Pietro, and Sebastiano, treasured Gran of Dominic, Sofia, Robbie, and Sebastian. Rest in peace Messages may be sent to PO Box 43030, Darfield 7541. A Funeral Ma...

On May 4, 2026, peacefully at Diana Isaac Retirement Village, aged 91 years. Loved wife of the late Garry for 68 years, mother and mother-in-law of Roger and Tracy, Wendy, Sandy and Ron, Grandma of Rebecca, Todd and Emily, Amanda and William, Logan a...

On Tuesday, May 5, 2026, peacefully at home, surrounded by family and love, aged 75 years. Loved husband and devoted friend of Candace, loved son of Gwynneth, and the late Duncan, loved Dad and father-in-law of Anna and Mike, Nick and Hollie, Simon a...

On May 5, 2026, peacefully at Banbury Park Care, aged 76 years. Dearly loved partner of Sue, much loved father and father-in-law of Nic and Dave, Keith and Drew, treasured Granddad of Rémy, and Rā, special Andy of Andrew and Julie, Harry, George, a...

On May 2, 2026, peacefully at Parkstone Care Home, aged 84 years. Loved mother and mother-in-law of Michael and Vicky, adored daughter of the late Rep and May Nahr, cherished sister of Robin and the late Noeline, Orlando, Henry, Rose, Margaret, Judit...

Passed away peacefully, after a painful battle, at Christchurch Hospital on Sunday, May 3, 2026, aged 86 years. Much loved wife of James (deceased), dearly loved Mum and mother-in-law of Tony and Donna; Dawn; Gill; and Mark and Jolie.  Loved stepmot...

On April 28, 2026, peacefully at Nurse Maude Hospice, aged 88 years. Dearly loved husband of Bev for 62 years, dearly loved father and father-in-law of Sharon and Stephen, Wendy and Andrew, Suzanne (deceased), Stephen and Cathy, and Kevin. Much loved...

Passed away peacefully at Christchurch Hospital on May 3, 2026, aged 83 years. Dearly loved wife of Allan. Loved mother and mother-in- law of Tania and Phil, Jacinta and Bryce. Cherished Nana of Larissa, Emma, Rebecca, Liam, and Nathan.  Messages ma...

On May 3, 2026, at Christchurch Hospital, surrounded by his loving family, aged 86 years. Much loved husband of Rose, loved Dad of Christine and Graham, Brent and Tina, and Debra, proud Poppa Bob to his grandchildren and great-grandchildren, and a gr...

On Tuesday, April 28, 2026, passed away peacefully in Christchurch, surrounded by family. Dearly loved wife of the late Ross for 70 years. Cherished mother and mother-in-law of Lynsay and John, Hugh and Diana, and John. Beloved grandmother and great-...

After a powerful battle with cancer, we lost our beloved Kat on Friday, May 1, 2026, 22 days short of her 47th birthday. Loved and adored mother of Jessica and partner James, and Connor, treasured daughter of Noel and Joy, loved sister and sister-in-...

Sadly, passed away on Saturday, April 25, 2026, at Charles Upham Retirement Village, aged 90 years. Loved husband of the late Jacqui, loved and treasured father, father-in-law, grandfather, and soon to be great-grandfather. A great friend of many. A ...

Master Mariner. On Tuesday, April 28, 2026, passed away peacefully in Christchurch, surrounded by loving family. Dearly loved husband of Pearl for 61 years. Treasured father and father-in-law of Brett and Young Jo, Moana and Bizzy, and Richard. Treas...

On May 1, 2026, passed away peacefully at Christchurch Hospital, with family by her side, aged 70 years. Dearly loved wife of Siong Sah John WONG, much loved mother and mother-in-law of Alex and Caroline, Evelyn and Brendan, Vivian and Arthur, treasu...