Obituaries

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...

(RNZN B23024): On November 16, 2025, peacefully at Nurse Maude Hospice, surrounded by his loving whanau. Cherished and dearly loved husband of Dale, much loved father and father-in-law of Logan and Bek, Nick and Imogen, Lucas and Abby, treasured Gran...

(Formerly of Tauranga) On November 17, 2025, passed away peacefully at Charles Upham Retirement Village, Rangiora, aged 87 years. Dearly loved wife of Colin for 65 years, much loved mother and mother-in-law of Andrew and Merryl, Greg and Tracey, Jean...

On Monday, November 17, 2025,   peacefully, aged 81 years. Much loved wife of the late Colin, loved mother and mother-in-law of Fiona and Rob, and Glen and Megan, adored Nana of Morgan, Briar, and Niamh. Loved daughter, and sister to her seven O’...

Passed away peacefully at Nurse Maude Hospital, on November 16, 2025, aged 88 years, after a short illness. Dearly loved husband of Juliet, much loved father of Claire and Celia, and father-in-law of Alex, doting Grandad of Sophie and Emma.  In lieu...

On Tuesday, November 18, 2025, passed away peacefully in Christchurch, surrounded by family, aged 55. Dearly loved partner of Claire. Much loved father of Levin, and Jesse. Treasured brother of Melissa, Dane, Cate, Annie, and Leigh. Heartfelt thanks ...

Sadly passed away, peacefully at home on Friday, November 14, 2025, aged 68 years. Dearly loved husband of Brenda, treasured Dad and father-in-law of Lynn and Chris, Lisa and Leungo, Michael and Clare, and Nicole and Raymon, much loved Grandad and Po...

On November 11, 2025, surrounded by the love of his family, aged 76 (two years free skiing). Loving husband of Gill, much loved father and father-in-law of Jo and Mike, Matt and Lucy, Damien and Larna, proud and loving Robin to his grandkids, Sophie,...

Passed away peacefully on November 10, 2025, at Peaceful Pines Living, Darfield, aged 89 years. Loving wife of the late John, much loved mother and mother-in-law of Kieran and Mira, Sean and Joanne, Eileen and Colin, Tony and Kelly, Brian and Serena,...