Obituaries

Dorothy June PASCOE

13/04/2025
On April 13, 2025, passed away peacefully at Ngaio Marsh Retirement Village, in her 91st year. Dearly loved wife of the late Doug, much loved mother and mother-in-law of Kate, Raymond, Bill and Jeanette, Judy, Murray and Linda, Raylene, Diane and En...
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Richard (Rich) Merwyn Alan SALES

09/04/2025
On April 9, 2025, passed away unexpectedly but peacefully at home in Akaroa, aged 78 years. Much loved partner of Lesley, much loved father and father-in-law of Emma and Rod, and Cathy. Loved grandfather of Milly, Duncan; Isaac, Asher and Cyrus. Love...
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Helen Margaret CARTER

08/04/2025
On Tuesday, April 8, 2025, unexpectedly, but peacefully, at home, aged 82 years. Loved wife of the late Graham for 49 years, much loved Mum, and mother-in-law of Nicky and Grant Dickson, Dale and Derek Rule, Lisa and Matt Haughton, cherished Nana to ...
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Christopher Charles SUNDSTRUM

09/04/2025
Chris died peacefully at Christchurch Hospital on Wednesday, April 9, 2025, after a long illness. Dearly loved husband of Pam, cherished father of Tim and Chrissie, Nick, Geoff, Sarah, and Emily, loved ‘Gramps’ of Jack, Jaeda, Jaeana, Luke, Kai...
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Dorothy “Helen” McNeill

21/03/2025
With family at her side, Helen slipped away peacefully, aged 84, on March 21, 2025, after a short illness. Treasured Mum, mother-in-law and Granny to Deborah McNeill, Christine and Wayne Harper, Steven and Annie Cole, Alastair (James) Sarson, and Mar...
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Noeleen Dawn DAVIES

06/04/2025
After a long and courageous battle, our cherished Noeleen has finally gone to her forever resting place, free from pain and suffering. She left this earth peacefully on Sunday, April 6, 2025, surrounded by family. Dearly loved partner of Ken Thompson...
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Jean Rees HARPER

02/04/2025
Passed away peacefully, on April 2, 2025, with her family by her side, aged 95 years. Beloved wife of the late Joe, treasured and loved mother of Richard and Sarah, Susan and Stuart, Peter and Cath. Adored and loved Nana of Joe and Alex, Tom and Alic...
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Vassilios “Basil” KERDEMELIDIS

06/04/2025
Passed away peacefully after a short illness, on Sunday, April 6, 2025, aged 93 years. Born in Alupka-Sara, Crimea to a Pontic Greek family, youngest son of Constantine and Eftihia, and brother of Anna, Theodore, Christopher, Fima, and Markos. Belove...
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Sylvia KING

03/04/2025
On April 3, 2025, peacefully at Bupa Bethesda Care Home, aged 85 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Yep Wing, loved mother and mother-in-law of Robert and Cath, Walter and Polly, and Christine, treasured grandmother of Zoe, and Almaz. Special thank...
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Janet Elspeth WHEELER

04/04/2025
Passed away, with family by her side, on April 4, 2025, aged 86 years. Beloved wife of the late Clive, loved mother and mother-in-law of Louise and Barry, Greg and Tracey, Tim, and the late Colin. Loved Gran of Georgia and Braden, Andrew, Thomas and ...
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Anne Craig CLARK

03/04/2025
Tragically died in a car accident, on Thursday, April 3, 2025, aged 79 years.  Dearly beloved mother of Anna, Edward, and Elizabeth Catherwood, mother-in-law of Anthony, Sally, and David.  Adored grandmother of Charlotte, James, Samuel, Oliver, Ham...
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Jack Delano CLARK

05/04/2025
Tragically died soon after a car accident, on Saturday, April 5, 2025, aged 91 years. Much loved father of Kevin, Shaun, and Kelly, father-in-law of Connie, Debbie, and Julie.  Poppa to Nick, Jacqueline, Travis, Tyler, Kaden, Kennedy, and Cooper and...
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Norman Walter SCHULTZE

05/04/2025
Passed away peacefully in his own home on April 5, 2025, with his loving family beside him, in his 88th year. Much loved husband of the late Violet, who passed away five months ago. Most loved and treasured father and father-in-law of Stephanie and L...
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Anthony David “Dave” MURPHY

05/04/2025
On April 5, 2025, unexpectedly, in his natural habitat of Greenpark, aged 58 years. Cherished soulmate of Antoinette, proud and adored Dad of Samara, and Carissa, 'Bestest Grandad' of Beau, and Max, eldest son of Tony and Helen, brother of Megan, res...
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Matthew “Matt” John O’LOUGHLIN

01/04/2025
On April 1, 2025, peacefully after a short illness, aged 82 years. Dearly loved husband and soul mate of Valerie for 60 years, extremely adored father and father-in-law of Donna and Craig, Jennifer and Kevin, Arlene and Blu, treasured Granddad of Reu...
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Elizabeth “Liz” Anne ROBINSON

03/04/2025
On Thursday, April 3, 2025, peacefully at home, aged 88 years. Beloved soulmate, rock, dear friend, and wife of the late John (Gordon) Robinson, dearly missed by all her friends. ”Dancing her way to be with her much loved Gordon” Messages...
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Fergus Mac Stewart KNOWLES

28/03/2025
On Saturday, March 28, 2025, suddenly, aged 20 years. Precious and much loved son of Fiona and Greg, loved brother of Zak, a special grandson, nephew, cousin, and a best friend of so many.   Fergus touched so many lives with his humour, fun, loyalt...
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Kevin Francis PRICE

05/04/2025
On Saturday, April 5, 2025, peacefully, aged 71 years. Much loved husband of Marie, loved father and father-in-law of Stephen, Braydon and Chantal, and Kerrie-ann. Loved Grandad of Courtney, Adam; Ethan; Micayla, Hamish, and Paige. Son of the late Cy...
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Robin ABERCROMBIE

01/04/1950 - 31/03/2025
01-04-1950 - 31-03-2025 Passed away peacefully at Nurse Maude Hospice in Christchurch with his family by his side, after a brave battle with cancer. Dearly loved husband and best friend of Raelene. Much loved father and father-in-law of Jayne & C...
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Adrienne YEE

30/03/2025
On Sunday, March 30, 2025, peacefully at The Russley Village, aged 84 years. Loved wife of the late Alex, loved mother and mother-in-law of Derik, Priscilla and Tony, Greg and Donna. Beloved grandmother of Kristel and Andy, Joshua and Joanna, Nicole ...
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