Obituaries
Ralph Gibson WOODWARD
16/05/2025
(Reg. No. 10575) On Friday, May 16, 2025, peacefully at Essie Summers, in his 100th year. Beloved husband and soulmate of Adrianne, much loved father and father-in-law of Vicki and Philip, David and Jan, and Andrew, dearly loved Grandad of Nicholas a...
Gwendoline (Gwen) May POPPLEWELL
19/05/2025
Born in Booleroo Centre, Melrose, South Australia, on 8 December 1941, “fell off the perch” on 19 May 2025.
Dearly loved wife of the late John, much loved mother and mother-in-law of Nancy and Michael, Charles, and Caroline and Paul, treasur...
Ian John FROGGATT
16/05/2025
On Friday, May 16, 2025, passed away unexpectedly in Christchurch. Dearly loved partner of Monica Lai. Devoted father of Jasmine. So much to so many, words cannot express. Messages may be addressed to: The family of the late Ian Froggatt, c/- PO Box ...
Kelvin William VICTOR
05/05/2025
Passed away peacefully on May 5, 2025, at Park Lane Village, aged 90 years. Dearly loved husband and soul mate of Lois for 65 happy years, treasured father and father-in-law of Shane and Jacqui, Michelle and Ian, Richard and Kelly, proud Grandad of E...
Maureen Elizabeth (Matene te Kahu Ariki) MITA
19/05/2025
On Monday, May 19, 2025, peacefully at home, surrounded by whānau, aged 90 years. Loved wife of the late John, loved Mum and mother-in-law of Ann and Barry, Sonny (deceased), Peter, Carol, Mark (deceased), Karina and Pete, Ngareta, and Ngahuia, love...
John William HUME
18/05/2025
On May 18, 2025, passed away peacefully at Burwood Hospital, aged 77 years. Dearly loved husband of Yvonne, much loved father and father-in-law of Kim and Tohe, Mark and Karen, and Johnathon and Shahra. Loved Pop of Siena, Charlie, Harrison, and Troy...
Michael George GOULD
14/05/2025
On May 14, 2025, passed away unexpectedly at Christchurch Hospital, aged 78 years. Dearly loved husband of Janet,
much loved father and father-in-law of Simon and Natalie, Matthew and Vikki, and Andrew and Lizzie, adored Grandpa and Pa of Sophia, an...
Ian Thomas NEILL
17/05/2025
On May 17, 2025, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family, aged 86 years. Dearly loved husband of Yvonne for 60 years, loving father and father-in-law of Stuart and Angela, Russell (deceased), David and Nicola, Bevan and Claire (England), Tan...
Joyce Mona CROOKS
17/05/2025
Passed away at Christchurch Hospital, on Saturday, May 17, 2025, aged 85 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Brian, much loved Mum of Richard, and sister of Douglas Kirk, and Maurice Kirk.
Requiescat in Pace
Messages may be addressed to: T...
Michael John FRENCH
15/05/2025
16 February 1945 – 15 May 2025.
At home, dearly loved husband, father, son, brother, and uncle. Messages may be addressed to: The family of the late Michael French, c/- PO Box 39001, Christchurch 8545. A funeral service for Michael will be held ...
Valerie Heather CLEMENCE
14/05/2025
On Wednesday, May 14, 2025, passed away peacefully in Christchurch, surrounded by family. Dearly loved wife of the late Wayne. Much loved mother and mother-in-law of Bill and Michele, and Kristy and Julian. Loved grandmother of Hayden, and Ashley; ...
Ray HOLLIS
12/05/2025
Sadly, we announce that Ray died at Burwood Hospital on May 12, 2025, aged 79 years. He was the loved son of the late Eric and Una Hollis (Waihi), and loved brother of Marilyn Parker (Waihi). Ray was the precious husband of Jean, and loved and loving...
Gordon Wilson MOORE
13/05/2025
(ex NZ Police): With great sadness we announce the death of Gordon, on Tuesday, May 13, 2025, aged 74 years. Beloved husband and best friend of Mary, and much loved Dad and father-in-law of Nichola, Michael and Alison, and Shannon. Adored Pop to Jack...
Catherine (nee Morris) TILLMAN
09/05/2025
Passed away peacefully on Friday May 9, aged 91 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Sefton, mother and mother-in-law of Mark and Janet, Stephen, Liz, Mama of Ben and Lin, Miriam, John, Michael, Carl, Monique, and her great-grandchildren Ruth, Nikola...
Grant “Grunter” Andrew McCALLUM
05/05/2025
On May 5, 2025, passed away peacefully after a very short battle with cancer. Dearly loved Dad of Bri, long serving and dedicated member of the New Zealand Police and proud Executive of Templeton RSA, he will be sorely missed. A heartfelt thank you t...
Ronald William “Ron” SHANNON
08/05/2025
On May 8, 2025, passed peacefully at home, aged 77 years. Dearly loved husband of Francie, much loved Dad of Kerry, Belinda, and Meghan and Carl, loved Grandad of Charlotte, Amelia, Mikayla, and Lilly. Loved brother and brother-in-law of Margaret and...
Reverend Sheena Elizabeth DICKSON
07/05/2025
Died suddenly at Christchurch Hospital on May 7, 2025, aged 70 years. Much loved Mum of Kelly and partner Georgie, loved sister and sister-in-law of Jim and Mary (both deceased), John and Joyce, treasured Aunty of all her nieces and nephews. Loved an...
Peter Neil HOOD
09/05/2025
3/3/1944 - 9/5/2025. Peacefully at home with his family. Dearly loved husband for over 60 years of Kay Marie Hood (Chisholm), fantastic Dad of Carole Thompson, Anita, Marie, and Heather Hood, father-in-law of Richard, friend of Matt, and Mike. Fun Pa...
Colin SPINKS
11/05/2025
On May 11, 2025, at Nurse Maude Care Home, aged 89 years. Dearly loved husband of the late Alison, father of Allan, Graeme, and Bryan, Grandad of Cole, Will, and Zoe; Phil, and the late Millie; Jake, Ella, Max, and Zita. Sincere thanks to the many pe...
Maureen Joyce FORBES
07/05/2025
On Wednesday, May 7, 2025, peacefully at Kaiapoi Lodge, aged 85 years. Loved wife of the late Bruce, loved Mum and mother-in-law of Neil and Michelle, Ross and Karen, Lyn and Shaun, respected grandmother of Andrew and Gretchen, Hannah and Mitchell; S...



















