Obituaries

19-2-1949 – 1-6-2026. Allan passed courageously surrounded by family on June 1, 2026, aged 77 years. Beloved husband and soulmate of Dianne, much loved father and father-in-law of Fiona and Sam, Sally and Chris, Joanne, and Hannah. Devoted Grandad ...

On Thursday, May 28, 2026, peacefully at Christchurch Hospital, aged 78 years. Beloved wife of Murray, adored Mum and mother-in-law of Lisa, Anna and Hayden, Nick and Lou, and cherished Grandma of Oliver, Digby, Harriet, Monty, Herbie, and Otis. Mess...

Passed away tragically at Tekapo, doing what he loved, on Sunday, May 24, 2026, aged 74 years. Loved husband and best friend of Erelyn, much loved father of Anna, Jessica, and Lucy, loved father-in-law and friend of Kat, VJ, and Chris, deeply loved G...

Peacefully, on June 1, 2026, at Ngaio Marsh Retirement Village, aged 88 3/4 years. The Hegarty family wish to acknowledge the passing of Nan (Nancy) Lorraine Berry. Loved mother and mother-in-law of Cilla and Aaron, Nanny to Gabrielle, Genevieve, Ell...

On May 27, 2026, at Nurse Maude Hospice, aged 70 years. Dearly loved companion of Rena, loved father of Vanessa, and Nigel, loved stepfather of Jackie and Keith, Teresa and Murray, and Olivia and Bruce, treasured Grandy of his many grandchildren and ...

On May 31, 2026, passed away at Christchurch Hospital, aged 82 years. Dearly and much loved husband of the late Jeanette, loving father and father-in-law of Dean and Tracy, and Craig and Rebekah, loved Granddad of James, Sophie, and Kieran; Stuart, C...

Passed peacefully in his sleep, on Friday, May 29, 2026, aged 86 years. Much loved husband of the late Judith, dearly loved father and father-in-law of Jonathan and Rachel, and Anissa and her dog Violet, much loved Grandpa of Olivia, and Cameron, lov...

On Friday, May 29, 2026, peacefully at Christchurch Hospital, aged 71 years. Beloved husband of Heather, loved father and father-in-law of Crystal and Derek, Jeremy and Racal, adored Grandad of Skyla, Ella, Amira, and Natalia. Messages may be address...

The world’s best Nan got her wings on Tuesday, May 26, 2026, peacefully, aged 98 years. Loved wife of the late Ran, loved Mum, and mother-in-law of Brent and Jude, and Millicent-Rose (Annie), loved Nan of Rachael and Joe, Miriam and Jon, Kayley, Ju...

On Friday, May 22, 2026, passed away peacefully at Holly Lea Village, surrounded by family, in her 93rd year. Dearly loved wife of the late Graeme. Much loved mother and mother-in-law of Rick and Lynda, James and Jocelyne, and Louise and Hamish. Cher...

On Saturday, May 16, 2026, surrounded by his loving family. Very precious husband of Liz, dearly loved Father, and father-in-law of Fiona, Sandy and Rekha, treasured “Oodle” of Harrison, loved brother of Neil. Our sincere thanks go to close fami...

Suddenly taken from us on Saturday, May 23, 2026, aged 63 years. Loved husband of Karren, treasured father of Matthew Abela (deceased), Sarah Abela, and Lisa Hooper. Loved Grandad Pete to his grandchildren, loved brother of Carmen. Workmate and frien...

Peacefully on May 11, 2026, in her 88th year. Much loved wife of the late Joe for 46 years, and partner of the late Gordie. Loved Mum and mother-in-law of Debbie and Brent, Perry and Anne-Marie, and Leeann and Andrew. Beloved Nan of her grandchildre...

On May 22, 2026, passed away suddenly, at home, aged 93 years. Dearly loved husband of Thelma for 67 years, much loved father and father-in-law of Christine and Mark, Lynette and Ian, Jacqui and Eugene, Andrew and Elizabeth, cherished Grandad of Juli...

On May 25, 2026, peacefully at Christchurch Hospital. Dearly loved wife of the late Alex, much loved mother and mother-in-law of Sarah, Emily and Arran, treasured Grandma Kath of Ida, Torin, and Eleanor; Daniel, and Isaac. Loved sister and sister-in-...

On May 23, 2026, peacefully at Christchurch Hospital, after a hard battle, aged 66 years. Beloved son of Una, and the late Lawson. Howard was a dearly loved nephew, cousin, a great friend to many, and will be dearly missed. Many thanks to the amazing...

On Wednesday, May 20, 2026, Margaret passed away peacefully at Summerset at Wigram, in the presence of her husband Michael. Dearly loved wife of Michael for 56 years. Much loved mother of Sarah, and Philip, cherished grandmother of Jasper, Neve, and ...

Kirsty passed away on May 19, 2026, after a long and brave battle, surrounded by her loving family, aged 49 years. Dearly loved wife of Jonathan, devoted mother of Mark, and Emma. Loved daughter of Joan, and John Macdonald, cherished sister and siste...

On May 24, 2026, passed away peacefully at WindsorCare, with his boys at his side, aged 80 years. Dearly loved husband of the late Trishy, much loved Dad and father-in-law of Lance and Kylie, Glenn and Erica, Bryce and Lisa, loved Grandad and Poppa o...

Our darling Scotty peacefully passed away on May 21, 2026, at home lovingly surrounded by family. Dearly loved partner of Paula Robinson, much loved Dad of Baxter, and the late Millie, loved son, son-in-law, brother, brother-in-law, uncle, nephew, c...