Obituaries

Passed away at Christchurch Hospital on Friday, October 10, 2025, aged 74 years. Much loved husband of Maxine, dearly loved Dad and father-in-law of Andrew and Bridie, Alicia and Nick, and Kerri and Ray, Granddad Bob of Charlie and Lucas, Mikayla and...

Passed away peacefully on October 11, 2025, aged 90 years. Dearly loved husband and best friend of Denise for 57 years, father and father-in-law of Catherine and Donald Bartlett, Jill and Wal Perriam, Janette and Steve Twaddell, loved Keithy to Bree ...

On October 6, 2025, peacefully at Anthony Wilding Retirement Village, in her 100th year. Dearly loved wife of the late Gilfred, much loved mother and mother-in-law of Valmai and Geoff Hantz, Neville and Marie, Joy and the late Ross Foster, loved Nana...

Passed away peacefully, on Saturday, October 11, 2025, at Addington Gardens Care Centre, aged 72 years. Loved husband of Gaynor (deceased), loved father of Nicola (Melbourne), Nathan (Christchurch), and the late Vanessa, and Grandpa of Billie. A dear...

Passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Friday, October 10, 2025, aged 86 years. Much loved wife of the late Ian, dearly loved Mum and mother-in-law of Debbie and Michael, Angela, and the late Lynda, Grandma of Rilee, and Kasey, sister of John...

Peacefully at Christchurch Hospital, on Wednesday October 8, 2025, aged 79 years. Beloved wife of Neil, mother of Kerry, and Des, mother-in-law of Cheryl, grandmother of Caleb, and Mitchell, and sister of Peter (deceased), and George, and sister-in-l...

On October 5, 2025, peacefully at Nurse Maude Hospice, aged 56 years.  Loved wife of Tony, devoted daughter of the late John and Denise George, loved sister of Ellen, Kieran, Michael, Paul, and Stephanie, and treasured by her extended family and fri...

On Tuesday, October 7, 2025, peacefully, at Christchurch Hospital, aged 72 years. Loved husband, and best friend of Julie, loved Dad, stepdad, and father-in-law of Jeremy and Felicity, Kim, Stacey, and Matthew, adored Grandad, and Great-Grandad of Za...

On October 3, 2025, passed away at Christchurch Hospital, surrounded by family, aged 79 years. Dearly loved husband of Robyn for 58 years, much loved father of Amanda, and Douglas, much loved father-in-law of Dean. Treasured Granddad of Paige and Cor...

A much loved and cherished husband of Lauren, and a loved and cherished dad of Madeline and Hugo. Robin was a loved son, brother, and extended member of his family. A great friend of many, and respected colleague. The funeral service for R...

On Monday, October 6, 2025, peacefully, at Nurse Maude Care Home, aged 91 years. Loved wife of the late Graeme, loved Mum and mother-in-law of Barry (deceased) and Raewyn, Paulene and Colin, Lynley and Pete, Leanne and Paul, treasured Nanna, and Grea...

Passed away on Thursday, September 25, 2025, aged 89 years. Dearly loved and respected by his family and friends. Glynn had an outstanding career in physics at the University of Canterbury, Oxford University, and UCLA, had a wide reach in the communi...

Born in Coventry, England. Passed away September 25, 2025, in Christchurch, aged 86 years. Dearly loved husband of Lynne, much-loved father and father-in-law of Bron and Drew (Fairlie), and Simon and Shelly (England). Proud Papie of Evann and Rhys (F...

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Sunja, on Wednesday, October 1, 2025. Beloved wife of John, much loved mother and mother-in-law of Jenny and Lee, Suzie and John, Johnny and Clare, and loved Grandma of Ruby, Rose, Evelyn, Cull...

On Sunday morning, October 5, 2025, Brian slipped away peacefully in his sleep, comfortable and warm in his Ninja Turtle pyjamas in his own bed. Husband of the late Beryl, beloved Dad of Maureen, Dean, Graeme, and the late Vicky. He was a loved grand...

On Tuesday, September 30, 2025, unexpectedly at home on the farm, aged 62 years.  Loved  mother and mother-in-law of Bre, Mitch and Janae, the best bonus Gran of Benji, and Fletcher. Loved daughter of Trish and the late Evan, treasured sister and s...

On September 11, 2025, passed away peacefully, at Bethesda Care Home, Bishopdale, aged 96 years. Much loved wife of the late Arthur, dearly loved mother and mother-in-law of Murray and Philippa (Melbourne), Ian and Bronwyn (Sydney). Cherished grandmo...

On October 2, 2025, peacefully at Banbury Park, in her 96th year. Dearly loved wife of the late Maurice, loving Mum and mother-in-law of Lesley and Dean, Vincent, and Ashley, loving Nana of Aynsley, Hamish, and Victoria; Sara, and Marc; Matthew, Samu...

On September 30, 2025, peacefully at Christchurch Hospital, aged 81 years. Dearly loved husband and friend of Merelyn, loving father and father-in-law of Glen and Claire, Melissa and Graeme, devoted Popeye of Phoebe, loved brother and brother-in-law ...

On Thursday, September 25, 2025, peacefully, in her 90th year. Loved wife of the late Colin, loved Mum, and mother-in-law of Robyn and Eric, Alister and Lavina, Derryn and Kerry, adored Nana of Sarah and Matthew, Christine and Mike, Matthew and Cushl...