Obituaries
Justine Louise KELLY
22/04/2025
Passed away peacefully on April 22, 2025, at Nurse Maude Hospice, Christchurch, surrounded in love, aged 41 years. Beloved and amazing mum of her precious Maddie, and Theo. Cherished daughter and stepdaughter of Karen and Grant, and Arnold and Ivy, d...
Judith Heather, ‘Judy’ TAYLOR
27/04/2025
On Sunday, April 27, 2025, passed away peacefully, at Arvida Ilam Rest Home, the day before her 77th birthday. Loved Mum and mother-in-law of Natalie and Jamie, James and Stacey, adored Nana of Emily, Katie, John, and Milla, loved sister and sister-i...
Robert John (Red, Johnny, But-Man, John Boy) WILSON
28/04/2025
On April 28, 2025, passed away peacefully, surrounded by love, aged 63 years. Much loved father, and father-in-law of Zac and Emma, loved partner of Michelle, Lynda - a lifetime friend and mother of Zac. Treasured son of Heather dearly loved brothe...
Orleana LANCASTER
24/04/2025
On Thursday, April 24, 2025, unexpectedly, but peacefully, at home, aged 49 years. Adored wife of Steve McIntyre, loved daughter of Lynda, loved sister of Sapphire, and Chenelle, loved aunt of Locklan, Skyla, Devon, and Tessa; Max, Courtney, and Soph...
Raymond (Dawsey) James DAWE
24/04/2025
Passed away peacefully on April 24, 2025, aged 85 years. Loved father and father-in-law of Ronnie, Kevin and Leanne, Karen, and Donna. Loved son of the late Ronald and Eileen Dawe, loved brother and brother-in-law of Roger and Hilda, and Diane and Ro...
Beverley “Bev” Anne CREW
23/04/2025
On April 23, 2025, passed away peacefully, surrounded by family, aged 84 years. Much loved wife and friend of Ian for over 63 years, loved and treasured mother of Paul, and Lesley, and mother-in-law of Angela, adored Nana of Bradley, and Courtney, an...
Ngaire Catherine McNICOL
24/04/2025
On April 23, 2025, passed away peacefully at Christchurch Hospital. Dearly loved wife of the late Allen, much loved mother of Greg, Paula Smith (deceased), and Antony, loved Nana and Great-Nana to all her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
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Erin Rose BROWN
21/04/2025
On April 21, 2025, passed away peacefully at Christchurch Hospital, aged 86 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Kerin, much loved Mum and mother-in-law of David and Shona, Stephen and Larena, Nicola, Paul and Adela. Adored Nana of Marielle, Hannah, ...
Derelle NEWLOVE
24/04/2025
On April 24, 2025, passed away peacefully at Park Lane, aged 91 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Cordiner, much loved Mum of Brian, Lorraine, Grant (deceased), Karen, Rowena, and Robbie, proud and loving G'ma of her grandchildren and great-grandc...
Roger Gordon PALMER
22/04/2025
Passed away on April 22, 2025, at Radius Care, with family by his side, in his 84th year. Loved son of the late Gordon and Betty, father and father-in-law of Stephen and Alisha, Nevis (deceased), and remembered father of Maxine, and Hilary. Grandfa...
Graham John Farquhar HERRIOTT
21/04/2025
Passed peacefully on April 21, 2025, at Anthony Wilding Retirement Village, aged 81 years. Loved husband of the late Clio Herriott, much loved father of Anna and Nick, and John and Kate. Loved Grandad of Lily, Georgia, Lachlan, and Eloise. Many...
Aileen Patricia FORGESON
22/04/2025
Surrounded by family at Alpine View Care Centre, on Tuesday April 22, 2025, in her 93rd year. Much loved wife of the late Jose, dearly loved Mum and mother-in-law of Garry and Debbie, Brendon and the late Barbara, Steven and Jade, and Kevin and Diann...
Raymond “Ray” Bruce TROUTH
22/04/2025
Passed away peacefully, at Alpine View Care Centre, on April 22, 2025, aged 83 years. Treasured husband of Jo, adored father of Julie, and Martin, loved father-in-law of Russell, and Debbie. Spectacular Grandad of Ryan and Olivia, Hayden and Kayla, A...
William Edward “Bill”, “Woodsie” WOODS (JP QSM)
18/04/2025
On Friday, April 18, 2025, aged 82 years, Woodsie joined his late darling Linda. Loved and respected for who he was by his two favourite daughters Angela, and Carmen, and favourite sons-in-law Mike, and Kerry. Woodsie of Billy and Hannah, Jimmy, Cath...
Brian Angus REID
14/04/2025
Born March 8, 1964, passed away suddenly at Lewis Pass on April 14, 2025, aged 61 years. Beloved husband of Amiria, much loved Dad of Ishbel, Amanda, and Myrna. Youngest sibling of Jill, Alister, Annette, and twin brother to Malcolm. Uncle, great-unc...
Gerald Henry HAMPTON
18/04/2025
On Friday, April 18, 2025, passed away peacefully in Christchurch. Loved father and father-in-law of Carl and Naomi. Loved Grandad of Pheonix, Kady, Sebastian, Jazmine, Taylah-Grace, Braxton, and Carter. Also loved by all his extended family and frie...
Venus Doreen (Ven) BAILEY
11/04/2025
Peacefully at Lady Wigram Village, on April 11, 2025, aged 102 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Colin. Much loved mother and mother-in-law of Ross (deceased) and Judith, Wayne and Louise, Maree (Inwood), and Greg and Kate. Adored Nana of Melani...
Evelyn Margaret “Margaret” LARGE
12/04/2025
On Saturday, April 12, 2025, peacefully, aged 95 years. Much loved wife of the late Norm, loved mother and mother-in-law of Heather and David, Kevin and Barbara, Lorraine, and Julie. Adored by all her grandchildren, loved by all her New Zealand and A...
Philippa Muir IRELAND
15/04/2025
On Tuesday, April 15, 2025, peacefully, aged 93 years. Dearly loved wife of the late James Kay Ireland, much loved mother and mother-in-law of Richard, Rosemary, the late Christopher, Hamish and Sarah, adored Nana of Tammy, and Annie; Juliette, and G...
Ross Gordon FOWLER
12/04/2025
On April 12, 2025, passed away suddenly in Queenstown, out doing what he loved, surrounded by his loving wife and friends, aged 63 years. Dearly loved husband and soulmate of Maria, proud father and father-in-law to Blair, Alana and Dylan. Much loved...



















