Obituaries

On March 16, 2026, at Burwood Hospital, aged 87 years. Loved father and father-in-law of Jacqui and Grant, Poppa of Natalie, loved brother, uncle, friend, and member of the Akaroa community. A special thanks to the staff of C1 Ward at Burwood Hospita...

(Retired NZ Police Officer) On Thursday, March 19, 2026, peacefully at Christchurch Hospital, aged 91 years. Dearly loved husband of the late Alma for 69 years, and loving father and father-in-law of Tracey and Andrew, Jason and Tina, and Quentin and...

On March 23, 2026, peacefully at Christchurch Hospital, aged 85 years. Dearly loved husband of Shirley, and the late Anne, treasured father and father-in-law of Grant and Frances, Kim and Andrew, loved Grumps of his lucky grandchildren, much loved by...

Passed away at home, on March 22, 2026, surrounded by family. Dearly beloved husband of Marama (née Reuben), greatly loved father of Kara and Jay (Canada), and Jake and Rana (Melbourne). Cherished Grandad of Joel and Aimee. Stu will be at his home, ...

Our vibrant, spirited, and sometimes too social friend passed away peacefully on February 22, 2026, at Summerset at Avonhead Retirement Village, aged 78 years.  Vivacious Mum and Granny B of Kate and Craig, Jonty and Celine, Georgia and Ethan, Molly...

On Friday, March 13, 2026, peacefully, surrounded with love, at Russley Village, aged 95 years.  Beloved wife and companion of the late Rev Alan McKenzie, loved mother and mother-in-law of John and Karen, Kathryn and Michael, Alastair and Kay, and S...

On March 24, 2026, peacefully at home in Christchurch, aged 68 years. Treasured and loved Mum and mother-in-law of Liam and Rebecca, and Lauren and Zac. Devoted Grandma of Beauden, Maisy, and Lola. Amazing aunty, sister, and friend to many. Joy dedic...

On March 19, 2026, passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by family, in his 83rd year. Precious and dearly loved husband of Christine for 61 years, and her best friend forever, loving and dearly loved Dad of Jeff and Amie, David and Carolyn, and ...

23-02-1940 — 20-03-2026  Loved husband and best friend of Janet, for 63 years, loved father and father-in-law of Elizabeth, Patricia and Kevin, Michael and Amanda, loved Grandad of Megan, Robert, Sophie, and William, loved brother of Elizabeth, Da...

On Saturday, March 21, 2026, unexpectedly in his sleep, at home, aged 51 years. Much loved husband and soulmate of Kim, loved father of Caleb Seelen, loved son of Richard, Dawn and Wayne, loved brother and brother-in-law of Craig and Sarah, Peta, and...

On March 11, 2026, passed peacefully at Ilam Lifecare, in his 85th year. Devoted husband of Margaret for 60 years. Dearly loved and respected father and father-in-law of Juliet and David Wensley, Lisa and Eddie Christian, Sally and Bernard Treacy, Ra...

On March 8, 2026, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family, aged 76 years. Dearly loved wife of John, much loved mother and mother-in-law of Matthew and Julia, Kate, Charlotte and Marty, and Sarah. Adored Nana of Hamish, Will; Lucy, Pippa, El...

On Sunday, March 15, 2026, surrounded by her loving family, aged 93 years. Much loved wife of the late Ron Baker for 60 years, loved mother and mother-in-law of Alison and Simon, Bill and Steph, Steve and Su, Margie and Struan, adored Granny of Toby,...

On March 16, 2026, died peacefully surrounded by family at Christchurch Hospital, aged 91 years. Adored husband of Lynda, dearly loved father and father-in-law of Ross and the late Sarah, Rhonda and Malcolm, treasured grandfather of Lucy and Lagan, P...

Passed away March 13, 2026. Loved partner of Bob, mother and mother-in-law of Sharlene, Tina and Bill, Aaron and Jane. Nan of Shaun, Ashleigh, Michaela, Emma, Thomas, and Sophie. A much loved aunty, who will be missed by all. Messages may be addresse...

Passed away peacefully at Anthony Wilding on Monday, March 16, 2026, aged 76 years. Treasured and adored wife of George, darling Mum of Anna Groen, and Jacqueline Reynolds, and beloved mother-in-law of Rick, and Lee, cherished Nana of Bella, Alex, Ma...

On Monday, March 9, 2026, passed away suddenly, in his 89th year. Dearly loved husband of Phyllis in their 67th year of marriage, loved father and father-in-law of Karen, Bryan and Jacqui, Lynne and Trevor, Vicky and Kieron, Dale and Jan. Proud grand...

On March 5, 2026, suddenly, at home, aged 72 years. Loved husband of Sherryn, proud Dad and father-in-law of Sarah and Chris, James and Nilou, and loved by his wider family, friends, and colleagues. Special thanks to the members of Emergency Services...

On Sunday, March 8, 2026, passed away peacefully in his sleep in Christchurch. Dearly loved husband of Winsome for 70 years. Much loved father and father-in-law of Brigitte and Steve, Mark, Brent and Cath, and Grant and Sonja. Cherished grandfather a...

Philip Keeling died on Monday evening, March 2, 2026, in the presence and care of his family at Burwood Hospital. Born in 1948, Philip was the eldest son of Joan and Dr John Keeling, and only brother of Richard (Wanaka). Loved husband of Sally for...