Obituaries

Died on July 10, 2025, aged 75 years.  Father and father-in-law of Nick and Mélanie; Jane and Thomas; Leroy and Sharnae. GDad of Lucas and Leon; Grandad of Holly, and Finn; and seagull maker of Enzo. Brother of Jean, brother-in-law of Dennis, uncle...

On Wednesday, July 9, 2025, peacefully, after a brief illness, surrounded by her family, aged 88 years.  Dearly loved wife of the late Richard (Dick), loved Mum and mother-in-law of Craig, Brent and Chris, Owen and Sarah, treasured Nana of Tayla-Rae...

On Tuesday, July 15, 2025, peacefully, at Holmwood Lifecare, surrounded by family, aged 74 years. Loved husband of Sue, loved father of Tara, Kerry, Andrew, Caroline, Edward, Scott, Philip, Tom, and their families, adored Grandpa, loved brother, brot...

On July 12, 2025, passed away peacefully at home with family, aged 76 years. Dearly loved husband and best friend of the late Paula, much loved father and father-in-law of Nicola and Dan Stokes, Scott and Sarah, and Mark, Adored Poppa of Aria, and E...

On Saturday, July 12, 2025, passed away peacefully in Christchurch, surrounded by family. Dearly loved wife of Douglas for 63 years. Treasured mother and mother-in-law of Claire and Graham, David and Celina, Phil, and Andrew and Prue. Cherished Nana ...

Clare passed away peacefully on July 12, 2025, aged 85 years. Dearly loved wife of James (Jim) for 61 years. Much loved mother and mother-in-law of Paul, Stephen and Susan. Loved Nanna of Caitlin and Joshua, and Eloise and Alex. A special sister, sis...

On July 12, 2025, peacefully at home, surrounded by family, aged 76 years. Much loved and adored husband of Jeanette, much loved father and father-in-law of Shayne and Sue, and Scott, loved step-dad to Kayla, proud and loving Grandad of Tayla, Jacob,...

Passed unexpectedly of natural causes on July 5, 2025, at his home in Tasman, aged 52. Much loved youngest son of Olive and Bill Morrison (both deceased, Eketahuna). Loved brother of Lilian and the late Keith Hamel (Upper Hutt), Neil and Hazel (Eketa...

Sadly passed away on Saturday, July 12, 2025, aged 87 years. Much loved husband of Patricia (Patty), loved father and father-in-law of Paul, Mark, Lisa and Arthur, Diana and Jake, adored and loved Grandad of Jesse, Mathew, Katie, and Jennifer, Great-...

On July 8, 2025, peacefully at Elms Court Village, aged 91 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Jim, much loved Mum of Christine (Australia), Lynette, James and Alison, Jill and Tony, and a much loved Nana and Great-Nana. Special thanks to the staff ...

On July 6, 2025, unexpectedly at Christchurch Hospital. Dearly loved and devoted wife of the late Walter, much loved and cherished mother and mother-in-law of Sandra and Graham Stewart, Kath and Jeff Simmers, and Mark and Sarah Godsall. Adored Gran o...

On July 8, 2025, Joan passed away peacefully at Elmswood Care Centre, aged 93 years.  Dearly loved wife of the late Jack, much loved mother and mother-in-law of Warren and Sheryl, Lynda and Ivan Steele, and Malcolm and Rochelle. Treasured Nana to J...

On Friday, July 4, 2025, passed away peacefully at home in Christchurch, surrounded by his loving family, aged 89 years. Dearly loved husband of Joy for 66 years. Much loved father and father-in-law Craig & Hong, Joanne and Bryan, Lynn and Geoff,...

On July 3, 2025, Lynn Graeme Humphrey, after a short illness, shook off his mortal coil and joined the Choir of Angels.  No audition required.   Lynn’s wife Bernice Marie Humphrey (nee Nordstrom), son Peter M Humphrey (Sarah Jackson), d...

Passed away peacefully at BUPA Ashford on Sunday, July 6, 2025, in his 87th year. Beloved husband of Gill, dearly loved father of Nicky and Peter Baker, and Jeff and Naomi, very loved Granddad of Charles and Alleshia, Victoria and Gregor, the late Ka...

On Friday, July 4, 2025, peacefully at Lady Wigram Retirement Village, aged 82 years. Much loved husband of Jean, loved father and father-in-law of Robyn and Andrew, and Nicky, grandad of Ruby. Loved brother of the late Carol Dacombe and Stewart Dunl...

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Sam on June 30, 2025, aged 31 years, much loved and precious son of Michelle, treasured grandson of John and Yvonne Butterfield, and cherished brother and friend of Will, Tom, Charlotte, and Ho...

Died peacefully on July 3, 2025, aged 89 years. Much loved husband of Alison, loved father and father-in-law of Grant and Wendy, Jeremy (deceased) and Claire, Andrea (deceased) and Mark, Linda and Richard; a much-loved Grandpa and Great-Grandpa. �...

On July 7, 2025, at Christchurch Hospital, aged 81 years. Dearly loved daughter of the late John and Beatrix Fletcher, loved sister of Gillian Horton, and John Fletcher, loved sister-in-law of Phillippa Fletcher, and the late Mark Horton. Beloved aun...

On June 28, 2025, peacefully at Christchurch Hospital, with family and his close friends by his side, aged 46 years. Dearly loved son of Heather, cherished son of Barry, and stepson of Annie, adored brother of Nigel, and Dayna, brother-in-law of Sara...