Obituaries

On July 14, 2025, peacefully at Summerset at Avonhead Hospital, aged 96 years. Devoted husband for over 60 years to the late Jean, special father and father-in-law of Paul and Jane, and Murray and Tania. Granddad of Emma, Michael, Olivia, and Adam. A...

On: July 14, 2025, at 5:23am, passed peacefully at home with his loved ones by his side. Wayne sadly lost his battle with cancer and has gone to join his sons Shane, and Harley. He leaves behind his beloved wife Elsa, beloved children Jemma, Ja...

On July 6, 2025, peacefully at Christchurch Hospital, aged 92 years. Dearly loved wife of the late John, loved mother and mother-in-law of Kevin and Lois, Rose and Phil, James and Bev, Josie and Miles, Michael and Kaye, and the late Bernie. Treasured...

On July 14, 2025, passed away peacefully at Lady Wigram Village, aged 88 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Harold Robinson, and the late Laurie Milton. Much loved mother and mother-in-law of Kathy and Philip, and Gaye and Jeff. Adored Nana of her ...

On July 14, 2025, passed away suddenly but peacefully, with family by her side, at Christchurch Hospital, aged 79 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Alister, much loved mother and mother-in-law of Shane and Edwina, Marc (deceased) and Justine, and...

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...