Obituaries

On September 29, 2026, Bonnie went home to be with the Lord. Deeply loved wife of Steve, beloved, precious daughter of Jenny and the late Dr Sean Skea. Loved sister of Mike and Yowina, and Sarah, step-mother of Holly, Ben, and Roo, and grandmother of...

On September 26, 2026, Margaret passed away peacefully at Avonlea Dementia Care Home, aged 86 years.Loved wife of Ross, dedicated mother of Julie, Leanne, Bronwyn, and Nathan. Special Gran of Laura, Sara, Aleisha, Quinn, and Jack, great-Gran of Percy...

On September 28, 2026, peacefully at Holly Lea, aged 84 years. Much loved wife of Bruce, loved mother and mother-in-law of Hamish, Brigid, Mark and Nadine, much loved stepmother, and adored Granny of Kate. Loved daughter of the late Doris and Bill. ...

On Tuesday, September 22, 2026, peacefully in Christchurch, aged 81 years. Loved husband of Sharron, treasured father and father-in-law of Neville and Kylie, Glenn and Felicity, adored Grandad of Thomas, Sam, and Summer.  Messages may be addressed t...

On September 26, 2026, passed away at Nurse Maude Hospice, aged 71 years. Dearly loved husband of Wilma, loved father and father-in-law of Anne-Marie and Luke, Katherine and Craig, and Christopher, beloved grandfather of Lucie, and Daphne; Ryan, and ...

On Friday, September 25, 2026, peacefully with her family by her side, aged 83 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Malcolm, loved Mum of Mark, Carolyn, and Craig, mother-in-law of Maurice, dearly loved and adored Nana of Sofia, and Franci; Amy, Josh...

Passed away on September 21, 2026, aged 85 years. Dearly loved husband of June, sharing 62 wonderful years together. Much loved father and father-in-law of Mark and Nicola, Craig and Gillian, and Bryce and Debbie. Loved Grandad of Cameron, Connor, Qu...

On Monday, September 21, 2026, passed away peacefully at home in Christchurch, aged 87 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Bill. Cherished friend of many, words cannot express. In lieu of flowers, donations towards a Memorial Plaque can be paid to t...

On September 23, 2026, peacefully at Christchurch Hospital, surrounded by her children, aged 78 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Neil, much loved mother and mother-in-law of Lucy and Ross, Andrew and Katrina, Ian and Yuliya, treasured Granny of H...

Passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by family after a short illness, on Wednesday, September 23, 2026, aged 84 years. Dearly loved husband of Cheryl, much loved Dad and father-in-law of Greg and Nicky, and Brett and Sarah, adored Granddad of O...

On September 4, 2026, in Wanaka, aged 16 years, doing what she loved. Dearly loved and cherished daughter of Graeme and Sandra, much loved granddaughter of Denise and Donald, Tina and Les. Loved niece and cousin of Warrick and Rachael, and Alys; Grah...

On September 10, 2026, at home with his family, aged 77 years. Dearly loved husband of Sue for 54 years, much loved father and father-in-law of Kit and Min, Janna and Warren, proud and loving Poppa of Sophia, Isabella, Archie, and Margot. Messages ma...

(also known as Kit Knight): On September 17, 2026, passed at Christchurch Hospital. Great love and wife of David, adored mother and mother-in-law of Adam and Julie, and Rebecca and Paul, much loved stepmother of Natalie, Kieran and Kelly, Francesca ...

Retired JP and Pharmacist, on September 18, 2026, at Elmswood Hospital Care, aged 93 years.  Dearly loved and cherished wife of the late Bernie, much loved and exceptional mother and mother-in-law of Belynda and Martin Smith (Auckland), Rachel and D...

On Thursday, September 17, passed away peacefully in Christchurch, aged 55 years. Beloved daughter of the late Ann and Cyril. Dearly loved twin sister and sister-in-law of Sue and Darren, Andrew and Rose, and Lisa. Cherished by her community at Brack...

On September 15, 2026, at Banbury Park, aged 85 years. Dearly loved husband of Estelle, cherished father and father-in-law of Catherine and Graeme, Andrew and Lesley, Phillipa and Mike, treasured grandfather of Nick, and Jordan; Sophia, and Jake; Dan...

On September 16, 2026, peacefully, at Christchurch Hospital. Dearly loved husband of the late Edna, loved father and father-in-law of Debbie and Mike Allen, Wayne and Trudy, Julie and Michael Smith, and Heather, and a dearly loved Granddad and great-...

On September 19, 2026, peacefully at Christchurch Hospital aged 87 years. Wife of the late Clifford (Tim), loving mother and mother-in-law of Karen, Janice and Herb, Paul, June and Pete, Clifford, Michael, and Beverly, loved Nana to her 12 grandchild...

Passed away after a long illness, on Wednesday, August 26, 2026, aged 75 years. Dearly loved wife of Leslie for 53 years, much loved Mum and mother-in-law of Craig and Brook, and Blair and Zoe, and cherished Grandma of Lulu, Korbin, Owen, and Claire....

With much sadness we would like to share that Pauline "PJ" passed away peacefully on August 29, 2026, aged 81 years. Beloved mother of Jack, Kevin, and Claire, loved wife of the late Murray, loved mother-in-law, sister and dear friend to many. A priv...