Obituaries

Edmund “Murray” Murray FREEMAN

17/04/2025
Passed away peacefully at Radius Hawthorne on April 17, 2025, aged 87 years. Dearly loved husband of Valerie, loved father of David, and Lynette, grandfather of Connor, and brother of Glenice Hussey, and Alan Freeman. Loved by his nieces, nephews and...
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Gillian Rosalie LAWRENCE

02/04/2025
On Wednesday, April 2, 2025, passed away peacefully at Arvida Mary Doyle, Havelock North, aged 88 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Peter, treasured and much loved mother and mother-in-law of Juliette and John, John and Chrissy, Bridget and Dave, ...
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Maureen Frances BRADSHAW

01/05/2025
On Thursday, May 1, 2025, peacefully, aged 89 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Keith, much loved Mum and mother-in-law of Susan and David, Graeme (deceased) and Nicky, and Angela, adored Nana and Nanz of James, Luke, Ashley, Harry, Tom, Bridget, ...
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Valerie Patricia “Val” AUSTIN

04/05/2025
On May 4, 2025, at Christchurch Hospital, with family by her side, aged 80 years. Wife of the late Ross Pickering, Mum of Shaun, and Leigh, much loved and devoted Nana of Liam, loved sister of Lew, recently passed, Steven, and Claire, and much loved ...
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Peter Robert MOORE

02/05/2025
On Friday, May 2, 2025, at home, aged 71 years. Much loved husband of Sam, loved father of Peter, and Viki, and a loved grandfather of Seth, Kaitlin, and Blake. Messages may be addressed to: The family of the late Peter Moore, c/- PO Box 39001, Chris...
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Garry (Neil) Neil SANDERSON

19/04/2025
Passed away peacefully in Christchurch, on Saturday, April 19, 2025, surrounded by his family. Loved husband of the late Rebecca, and dearly loved husband of Rose, with whom he raised daughters Amelia, Ella, and Georgia. He will be remembered as the ...
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Benita Ruth DWYER

04/05/2025
On May 4, 2025, peacefully at home with her loving family by her side, aged 53 years. Dearly loved wife of Trevor, a loved and devoted Mum of Harrison, and Courtney, treasured daughter of Eric and Rose Donald, loved sister of Cara Winks, and Nathan D...
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Helen Margaret "Margaret" QUILATAN

26/04/2025
On April 26, 2025, unexpectedly at home, aged 80 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Daniel Hernandez, loved mother and mother-in-law of Melinda and Martin Dunn, Rebecca and the late Michael Crosbie, Daniel (Junior) and Rebecca Quilatan, much loved ...
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Jason (Jase) Caleb CHAPMAN

28/04/2025
On April 28, 2025, passed away suddenly and unexpectedly, aged 54 years. Proud and loving Dad of Isaac, much loved and cherished son of Ross and Anthea (Ann), loved brother of the late Aaron, and friend of Elgie. Thank you to all the emergency servic...
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Philip Arthur SLEEMAN

28/04/2025
On Monday, April 28, 2025, passed away suddenly at home in Rangiora. Beloved husband of Anna. Loved father of William, Charlie, and Grace. Much loved son of Vivienne and Derrick, and loved brother of Mark. He will leave a big hole in our lives, and h...
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Helen Elizabeth LORD

03/03/2025
On May 3, 2025, passed away peacefully at Elms Court Lifecare, aged 85 years. Daughter of the late Eric and Edith Lord, sister and sister-in-law of Murray (deceased) and Barbara Lord. Loved aunt of Jo Bitmead, and Vicki and Ross Marsh, and loved grea...
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Geoffrey Russell “Geoff” BEAVER

24/04/2025
On Thursday April 24, 2025, suddenly at home, aged 77 years. Dearly loved husband of Margaret, much loved father and father-in-law of Fiona and Fabien, and Beth and Mike, loved Poppy of Sophie, Louis and Autumn. Messages may be addressed to: The fami...
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Alan Charles HAWKINS

30/04/2025
Suddenly at home on Wednesday, April 30, 2025, aged 76 years. Dearly loved husband of Sandra. Much loved father and father-in-law of Linda, Joanne, Paul and Anna, Kylie and Adrian, Kirsty and Tony, and Brendan and Jodi. Loving grandfather of Cass and...
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Carol Susan HUMPHREYS

30/04/2025
On April 30, 2025, passed away suddenly at home, aged 76 years. Dearly loved wife,  and best friend of David, much loved mother and mother-in-law of Kelly and Hamish, and Belinda and Sam. Adored Nana of Holly, Regan, and Lachie; Luca, Kasper, Xavi, ...
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Jens Lauritz CHRISTENSEN

27/04/2025
On April 27, 2025, tragically taken doing what he loved, aged 76 years. Adoring husband of Karen for 56 years, much loved father and father-in-law of Kylee and Chris, Adam and Janine, Anna and Richard, loved Pop of Olivia, and Jessica; Mark, and Emil...
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Judith Lenore MACKINTOSH

30/04/2025
On Wednesday, April 30, 2025, peacefully, aged 89 years. Loving mother of Jacintha, loved aunt of Gaynor, John, Wayne, and Brett, and their families, loved sister, cousin, and friend to many. Messages may be addressed to: The family of the late Judit...
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Peter John HEYWARD

20/03/2025
 26.5.1934 - 20.3.2025 Dearly loved husband and friend of the late Winsome, much loved father and father-in-law of Gendie, Martin and Susan, Richard and Kate, and Jo and the late Kevin. Treasured Grandad of Elizabeth, Peter, Ben, Alex, MeiLee, Ha...
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Eugene Francis DEVEREUX

17/04/2025
16/6/1951 – 17/4/2025. Passed away peacefully at Christchurch Hospital, surrounded by loved ones. A loving and devoted husband of Joy Devereux for more than 45 years, and a deeply cherished father of Janelle, Louise, and Jon-Paul. A proud and se...
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June Margaret DOCKING

14/04/2025
Passed away peacefully, on April 14, 2025, aged 93 years.                                     Her family will miss her dearly   Messages may be addressed to: The family of the late June Docking, c/- PO...
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Kathleen ‘Kate’ PHILLIPS

19/04/2025
On Saturday, April 19, 2025, peacefully at Bellevue Care Centre, aged 90 years. Beloved wife of the late Jim, mother of Mark, and Jonathan, mother-in-law of Delwyn, and Jenny, adored Grandma and Great-Grandma of Jessica, James, Annabel, Amelia, Joshu...
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