Obituaries

Robin Michael LEARY

28/06/2023
On June 28, 2023, passed away at home surrounded by family, after a courageous battle with cancer, aged 65 years. Loving partner of Susan (Susie) for 46 years, much loved brother of Mark, Diane and Rob, Annette, Karen and Mike, Rachel and the late Ph...
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Patrick Mannion GRAHAM

26/06/2023
On June 26, 2023, died peacefully at home, aged 84 years. Beloved husband of Rosemary, devoted dad of Bob, Rachel, and James, loved grandad, and friend. Messages may be addressed to The Family of the late Patrick Graham, c/- PO Box 39001, Christchurc...
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Marion (Ruth) Ruth WALLER

26/06/2023
On June 26, 2023, passed away peacefully at home, aged 90 years. Beloved wife of the late John, dearly loved mum of Nicola and Ken Hearn, Hilary and Alan Piper, Derek and Denise, and Peter and Virginia, a proud nana of her 10 grandchildren and 5 grea...
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The Reverend Dr Dame Phyllis Myra GUTHARDT

29/06/2023
On June 29, 2023, peacefully at WesleyCare, Christchurch, aged 93 years. Loved daughter of Johan Detlef Guthardt and Amelia Guthardt, loving sister of John, Joy, Ivis, and Errol. Special friend of Clarice Greenslade, and much loved and respected by f...
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Philip (Phil) John ROTHERHAM

26/07/2023
On June 26, 2023, past peacefully, aged 75 years. Best friend and husband of Carol, adored father of Lance, Shannon and Terry, Briony and Jimmy, and Courtney. Grandfather of Tony; Indianna and Peter; and Jack. ‘We don’t say goodbye’ Messa...
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David (Dave) Alexander YOUNGSON

27/06/2023
On June 27th, 2023, peacefully at Burwood Hospital, aged 66 years. Much loved father of Alice, and Grace. Prized brother of John, Andrew and Jeanette, dearly loved grandad of Kory, and new grandson due in November. ‘Will be missed deeply and rem...
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Ralph Cecil WELLS

26/06/2023
Peacefully at Bainswood on Victoria, Rangiora, on Monday, June 26, 2023, aged 90 years. Dearly loved husband of the late Coral, dearly loved Dad and father-in-law of Kevin and Kerry, Katie and the late John, and Michelle and Alex, loved Granddad of R...
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Alan Douglas TORSTONSON

20/06/2023
On June 20, 2023, passed away at Waikari Hospital, aged 75 years. Much loved father of Brett and Aimee, loved grandad of Paige and Peyton, dearly loved brother and brother-in-law of Murray and Sharon, and loved uncle of Euan and Andy. Sincere thanks ...
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Elizabeth (Betty) Emily BOWE

21/06/2023
Passed away at Christchurch Hospital on Wednesday, June 21, 2023, aged 89 years. Loved wife of the late Eugene, and loved mother of Anthony, Stephen, Trevor, Rosalie, and David. Messages may be addressed to The Family of the late Betty Bowe, c/- PO B...
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Roderick (Rod) William Henry NEWTON

25/06/2023
On June 25, 2023, peacefully at Essie Summers Retirement Village, aged 95 years. Most beloved husband of the late Thelma, beloved father of David (deceased), Gary, and Raymond (Zac), and loved father-in-law of Janice, Annie, and Andrea. Much loved an...
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Phillip (Phil) James REYNISH

25/06/2023
Sadly passed away on June 25, 2023, at Christchurch Hospital, aged 56 years. Dearly loved husband of Kerrynn, much loved father of Hannah, Connor, and Cody. Loved grandfather of Wyatt. Messages may be addressed to The Family of the late Phil Reynish,...
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Cecelia (Celia) Mary TOPPING (formerly Ryan)

23/06/2023
On June 23, 2023, peacefully at Summerset on Cavendish, aged 84 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Lex, much loved mother and mother-in-law of Simon and Shelley, Susan and Alan, Shelley, Donna and Harry, a treasured and proud grandmother and great-...
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Barbara Ngaroma WALKER

23/06/2023
Passed away peacefully at Christchurch Hospital, on June 23, 2023, aged 98 years. Loved wife of the late Clarence (Clarry), loved mother and mother-in-law of Malcolm and Sahra, Graham, and the late Sharleen, treasured Nana of Scott and Ai, Raha, and ...
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Norman (Norm) John COLENSO

21/06/2023
On Wednesday, June 21, 2023, peacefully with a cheeky grin on his face, in Christchurch, aged 83 years. Doting husband of the late Jan, much loved father and father-in-law of Barbara and Brendan, Jo and Jim, Kristina and Peter. Proud Grandad of James...
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Marie Rose POLLARD

22/06/2023
On June 22, 2023, passed away peacefully at Bainswood Home & Hospital, Rangiora, aged 81 years young.  Loved wife of the late Neil, loved mother and mother-in-law of Karen and Neal Manson (Oxford), Fiona Pollard (Hokitika), Lara Pollard, and Ham...
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Jesse Palmer Pirioa ROUVI-SYMONS

16/06/2023
On June 16, 2023, tragically as the result of an accident, aged 32 years.  Dearly loved son and step-son of Alison and Mark, much loved brother of Nga, Bryleigh and Michael, Teura and Tamara, and Liana, loved uncle of Tyson, and Zion; Karisma, and W...
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Barry Robert WALDRON

20/06/2023
On June 20, 2023, passed away peacefully at Nurse Maude Hospice after a long illness, in his 65th year. Loving partner of Gail, loved father of Dustin and Tyla, loved brother of Margaret, and Eileen. Barry is much loved and will be missed by everyone...
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Norma Joan DUNN

20/06/2023
On June 20, 2023, peacefully at Christchurch Hospital, in her 90th year. Loved wife of Neil, dearly loved mother and mother-in-law of Stephen and Cheryl, Mark and Janet, Lyndsey and Brian, Peter and Rhondda, Cheryl and the late Steve, loved Gran of e...
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Natalie Rae UPJOHN

16/06/2023
On Friday, June 16, 2023, peacefully at Christchurch Hospital, aged 94 years. Loved wife of the late Bert; dearly loved Mum and mother-in-law of Jill, Helen, Meg and Rick, and the late Jennie; adored Nana of Becky Seini, Kristi, Sam, and James, Scott...
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Shirley May SISSON

16/06/2023
On June 16, 2023, aged 92 years. Loved wife of the late Richard Sisson, and cherished mother and mother-in-law of Ann and Jack, Sue and Tony, Scott and Jill, Gayle, Dave and Krista, Grant and Steph and Roanna. Loved grandmother and great-grandmother ...
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