Obituaries

(formerly of Leicester, UK) On Tuesday, November 25, 2025, at Christchurch Hospital, after a short, but courageous battle, aged 82 years. Loved Dad, and father-in-law of Andrew and Vera, Jo and Ben, adored Grandad and Grandpa George of Cizanella, Abi...

On November 26, 2025, at Christchurch Hospital, aged 79 years. Dearly loved father and father-in-law of Todd and Vicki, Ryan (deceased), Monique and George, loving Poppa of Jess, Willow, Krista, and Wyatt, loved brother and brother-in-law of Peter an...

On Saturday, November 29, 2025, passed away peacefully in Christchurch, surrounded by family. Dearly loved wife of the late Alexander. Much loved mother and mother-in-law of David and Brad, John and Kathleen, and Paul and Hillary. Treasured grandmoth...

On Friday, November 28, 2025, after a courageous battle, peacefully at home, aged 41 years. Adored husband of Hayley, much loved son of Ian and Frances, respected son-in-law of Bruce and Gail, Jill and Bill, and brother-in-law of Tyler and Karina, ch...

Beloved son of Shri and Laxmi Kumari. Cherished husband of Sanjeshma Prased. Loving father of Shahil and Shohil Chand. Dear brother of Pravin Chand, Arvin Chand, Rohit Chand and Anita Prasad. The Funeral Service for Shirish will be held at Christchu...

On November 25, 2025, passed away peacefully surrounded by family, aged 73. Much loved husband and friend of Lindsay. Loved mother and mother-in-law of Jeremy, Katie and Jamie Lester, and Selwyn and Katharine McEwan. Much loved granny of Imogen, Anna...

On November 14, 2025, passed away unexpectedly due to a medical event whilst on holiday in Indonesia, aged 50 years. Dearly loved husband and best friend of Rachel, adored Dad of Liam, and Lachie, loved son of Pauline and the late Ian, brother and br...

7/12/40 – 24/11/25 Aged 84 years. Father and father-in-law to Carine and Neil; Kim and the late Mark; Nicola and the late Anand; Kerry and Craig. Grandad to George and partner Matthew; Skye, Amber, Willow and partner Hugh; Sam, and Olivia. Brother...

On November 24, 2025, passed away peacefully at Christchurch Hospital, aged 84 years, with his wife Melanie by his side. Devoted husband of Melanie, loving father and father-in-law of Vanessa and Andrew LeBeau, Angela, and the late Melinda and Katrin...

On Monday, November 17, 2025, in Christchurch, four days short of his 93rd birthday. Loved son of the late Charlie and Myra Tripp, of Nithdale Station. Much loved husband of Sally Tripp for 63 years. Loved father and father-in-law of Tim and Alli, Da...

On Saturday, November 22, 2025, passed away peacefully in Christchurch. Dearly loved wife of John. Much loved Mum and mother-in-law of Gabrielle and Simon, and Melissa (deceased) and Daryl. Cherished Nana of Lucy, Isabella, Theo, and Zac. In lieu of ...

On Tuesday, November 25, 2025, peacefully, aged 91 years. Cherished husband of Fay for 62 years, dearly loved Dad and father-in-law of Greg and Susanne, Rebecca and John, Amanda and Paul, adored Grandad and Great-Grandad of Melissa, Meg and Nathan, I...

Passed away peacefully, on November 15, 2025, at Christchurch Hospital, aged 83. Dearly loved husband and best friend of Beth for more than 60 years; treasured father and father-in-law of Phil and Louise, Ruth and Craig, and Andrew and Brianna; adore...

On November 19, 2025, peacefully at The Oaks Care Centre and Village, aged 96 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Ronald (Tom), much loved mother and mother-in-law of Susanne and John Dunnett (Christchurch), Bruce and Ruth (Napier), Alan and Kay (Ma...

(formerly Wright): On November 21, 2025, suddenly, at Christchurch Hospital, aged 79 years. Adored wife of Bryan Turnbull, and dearly loved mother and mother-in-law of Belinda and Craig Bailey (Rangiora), and Duncan and Sarah Wright (Toowoomba). Narn...

03.11.1939 – 08.11.2025  Loved husband of the late Rosemary, loved father of Andrew, and the late Joanne, stepfather of Mark, and Caroline, brother of Patrica, treasured brother and brother-in-law of Diann and Kevin Jones, and loved uncle of his n...

On Saturday, November 15, 2025, at home, aged 80 years. Loved husband of the late Mary, loved Dad and father-in-law of Tracey and Matt, Lisa and Sid, Sam and Tim, adored Grandad of Kate, Grace, Oscar, and Barnaby, loved brother, brother-in-law, and f...

Jeanette passed away peacefully at Summerset Wigram, on November 19, 2025, aged 85 years. Deeply loved wife of Roger for 63 years, and dearly loved Mum of Murray and Leanne Doak, and Jocelyn and Kit Hollis. A much loved Gran of Matthew and Emily, AJ ...

On November 18, 2025, peacefully in his sleep, at home, aged 74 years. Treasured husband and best friend of Meg (Margaret) Upjohn.  Dearly loved father, father-in-law, and Grandpa, of Tane; Erin, Kevin, and Aurora; Alexander; and also a loved brothe...

On November 17, 2025, passed away peacefully at Christchurch Hospital, with his daughters by his side, aged 95 years. Dearly loved husband of the late Angela, loved and adored father of Nic, and Kate, loved father-in-law of Peter, and Wyn, proud Gran...