Obituaries

On Tuesday, July 1, 2025, peacefully at Christchurch Hospital, surrounded by her loving family, aged 93 years. Cherished and devoted wife of Arthur for 76 years. Treasured mother and mother-in-law of Audrey and Stephan Foy, William and Lily, Kevin, a...

On Friday, July 4, 2025, peacefully, at Christchurch Hospital, surrounded by family, aged 88 and 3/4 years. Dearly loved wife of the late John, dearly loved mother of Felicity and Richard and mother-in-law of Fiona, treasured Grandy of Mason and Soph...

Passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loving family, on June 28, 2025. Beloved wife of the late Jim, and dearly loved step-mother of Sue, Pam and Mike, Sharon and Pete, Toni and Paul, and Dean. Dearly loved Nana of Hayden and Rebecca, Leigh and A...

On July 1, 2025, peacefully at Burwood Hospital, with family by his side, aged 85 years. Dearly loved husband and best mate of Marilyn for 62 years, dearly loved father and father-in-law of Philip and Kaye, Gregor and Roanne, Andrew and Jackie, Barba...

HOOD, George William: Passed away peacefully on Thursday, June 26, 2025, aged 95 years. Dearly loved father and father-in-law of Suzanne and Tim, and “Gabba” of Georgia. Loved husband of the late Val, loved son of Henry and Madge (both deceased),...

On June 29, 2025, at Ngaio Marsh Village, aged 85 years. Dearly loved wife of the late John, loved mother and  mother-in-law of Karyn and Alan Scott, Andrew Somerville, and Margot and Jan Klockmann, loved grandmother of Julia and Kurt, Michael, Holl...

On Wednesday, June 25, 2025, unexpectedly, at Wellington Hospital, aged 84 years. Adored husband of the late Anna, loved Dad and father-in-law of James and Eva, Kirsti and Alex, loved Grandad of Josephina, William, and Nathaniel, loved brother and br...

On June 25, 2025, Lois passed away peacefully at Burlington Retirement Village, aged 87 years. Dearly loved Mum of Michael (deceased), Michelle, Belinda, Susan and Nick. Adored and special Nana of Andrew, Courtney and Ajay, Caitlin, Brittany, Jake, S...

On June 26, 2025, passed away peacefully at Bethesda Care Home, aged 83 years. Dearly loved wife of Jimmy, much loved Mum of Yvonne, Marion, Debbie, the late Robert, and the late Julie. Loved Nana and Great-Nana to all her grandchildren and great-gra...

On Friday, June 27, 2025, aged 83 years. Much loved husband of Sylvia, loved father of Alieen, and Dianne, step-dad of Steven, Allyson, Denise, and Toni. Loved Pop of his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Messages may be addressed to: The family...

Peacefully passed away on June 24, 2025, at Merivale Village Lifecare Home, after a short illness. Son of the late John Raymond Johnston, and the late Esma Eva May Johnston. Loved brother and brother-in-law of Noel (deceased) and Carolyn, Gary (decea...

(Formerly of Weka Pass) Passed away peacefully on June 22, 2025. Dearly loved wife of the late Euan. Loved mother and mother-in-law of Richard and Brenda, Andrew and Jane, Hugh and Sandra, Stephen and Vivienne, Edward and Deborah. Loved Gran of Jessi...

Passed away peacefully on June 24, 2025, with family at her side, aged 81 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Gordon, much loved mother and mother-in-law of Aaron, Craig and Sue, Campbell and Amanda, Nathan and Dimity, and Lyall. Adored Grandma of ...

On Tuesday, June 24, 2025, at Arvida Mayfair, surrounded by family, aged 71 years. Dearly loved husband of Cath, beloved Dad and father-in-law of Michael and Jena, and Anna, adored Pop of Arabella and Paulette, loved brother, brother-in-law, and frie...

On June 18, 2025, passed away peacefully at home, aged 65 years. Dearly loved partner of Mary, and adored father of Ame (Amelia). Loved son of the late Doug and Alison Gordon. Beloved brother and brother-in-law of Judy and Patrick, and the late Alan....

Born Rosemary Thacker, of Rowandale, Okains Bay. On Sunday, June 15, 2025, passed away peacefully in Christchurch, in her 96th year, surrounded by family. Loving wife of Bruce Douglas Childs for 72 years. Dearly loved mother and mother-in-law of Tony...

On Monday, June 16, 2025, passed away unexpectedly in Christchurch. Dearly loved husband of Tracy. Proud father of Ethan, Carlos, Maddison, Amelia, and Rico. Many thanks to the staff at St Johns Ambulance for their care and compassion of Charlie. We ...

Went to be with the Lord on Sunday, June 22, 2025, at Bellevue Care Centre, aged 91 years. Wife of the late Izaak Koole and dearly loved wife the late Jacob Huls. Mother and mother-in-law of Shirley and Alfred, Peter (deceased), Victoria and Les (dec...

On Wednesday, May 28, 2025, aged 79 years. Much loved daughter of the late John Arthur and Ethel. Dedicated staff member of 45 years at Christchurch Hospital. Much loved friend to many. Thank you to the wonderful staff at Bethesda Rest Home for their...

On Friday, June 20, 2025, peacefully aged 77 years. Dearly loved wife of Mike, dearly loved mother and mother-in-law of Leann, Mark and Jeanine, Paul and Ida, adored Grandma of Tom Holt, Jessica, and James Coleman. Loved sister and sister-in-law of B...