Obituaries

On Sunday, August 31, 2025, at Burwood Hospital. Dearly loved husband of May, father and father-in-law of Peter and Teresa, Martin and Greta, Benjamin and Lynda, Anne-Marie and Brent, and Amanda. Loved grandfather of 16 and great-grandfather of 10. B...

On August 29, 2025, suddenly and unexpectedly, at home, aged 86 years. Loved father and father-in-law of Andrew and Carol, and the late Karen, loved stepfather of Paula, loved Grandad of Richard, Michael, Sara, Anthony, Ashleigh, and Callum, and a Gr...

On Wednesday, September 3, 2025, passed away peacefully in Christchurch, with family by her side. Dearly loved wife of the late Henk. Much loved mother and mother-in-law of Vincent, Saskia and Roydon, and Kirsten and Dave. Cherished Oma of her many g...

On September 1, 2025, passed away peacefully at home with his family by his side, following a short battle with lung disease, aged 88 years. Much loved husband of the late Margaret, and recent partner of Iris. Loved father and father-in-law of Rob an...

On Wednesday, August 20, 2025, at Glentanner, Mount Cook, aged 65 years. Loved father and father-in-law of Shannon, Colin and Sarah, cherished friend to Anne. Messages may be addressed to: The family of the late Gerard O’Brien, c/- PO Box 39001, Ch...

On August 30, 2025, passed away peacefully at home, with family by his side. Dearly loved husband of Aiqing Li, loved and adored father and father-in-law of and Karen and Jeremy Duff, cherished Pop Pop to Connor, and Liam. Treasured brother and broth...

On Saturday, August 30, 2025, peacefully at Christchurch Hospital, aged 91 years. Loved wife of the late Mervyn, loved Mum of Steven and Mary, and Sue, and Nana of Kirsten, Catrina, Lucas, and Kelsey. Special thanks to the staff of Ward B4 for their ...

Passed away peacefully on September 2, 2025, at Kevin Hickman Village, aged 90 years. Dearly loved father of Edmund and Joanna, Pierre (Pete) and Marian, Louise and Tom. Much loved grandfather of Grace; Joseph, Annemarie, Geoffrey, Elisabeth, Emily, ...

On August 30, 2025, suddenly at Burwood Hospital. Dearly loved partner of the late John, much loved Mum of Maria, and the late Melwyn. Adored Nana of Allana, Tori, Amber, Alex, and Sean. Messages may be addressed to: The family of the late Patsy Simo...

Passed away peacefully with her loving family by her side, on August 31, 2025. Loved wife of the late Bob, loved and cherished mother and mother-in-law of Judy and Stu; Mel and Mark; Darryl and Heather. Loved Nanny of Kieran, Emma and Corey, and Anth...

On August 28, 2025, Wayne died peacefully, surrounded by family and friends. Devoted, witty, and wonderful husband of Gillian Ashurst. Amazing Dad to Ranger, and Izzy. Annoying (and much loved) big brother of Mark. Beloved friend to many, whose humou...

On August 23, 2025, peacefully at Nurse Maude Hospice, Christchurch, aged 59 years. Greatly loved husband of Colette, an amazing Dad to Leo, and Juliet, as well as Hannah (Leo’s fiancé), and a wonderful brother to Francis, John, and Mariam. Many t...

On Tuesday, August 26, 2025, at Christchurch Hospital, aged 39 years. Dearly loved daughter of Kieran and the late Jane, and very loved step-daughter of Rachael, much loved sister and sister-in-law of Clara and James, loved auntie of Lou, and Otto. L...

On Wednesday, August 27, 2025, passed away peacefully at home. Much loved husband of Pauline. Dearly loved father of Drew, and Ellie. Loved younger brother of Grant. Many thanks to the staff at both Nurse Maude and Christchurch Public Hospital for th...

On August 28, 2025, suddenly at Burwood Hospital, aged 77 years. Much loved wife of the late Gary Jones. A loving mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. Dearly loved by the Ward, Wilson, O’Brien, and Teasdale families. Messages may be addresse...

On August 26, 2025, passed away peacefully at Lady Wigram Village Hospital, with family at her side, aged 84 years. Dearly loved wife and best friend of Keith.  Loved and adored mother, mother-in-law, and friend of Michael, Ian and Rebecca, Sally an...

Born November 12, 1951 – Died August 27, 2025.  Passed away peacefully, now reunited with his beloved wife June, and parents Gytha and Bill.  Cherished but stubborn father of Rebecca, and Caitlin, “low maintenance” father-in-law to Chris, and...

(Formerly of Macandrew Bay, Lawrence, and Amberley) On Monday, August 25, 2025, peacefully, in Rangiora, aged 83 years. Dearly loved husband of the late Marie, loved Dad, and father-in-law of Louise and Kieran Stone, Richard and Ruth, and the late Me...

On Wednesday, August 20, 2025, peacefully at Holmwood Rangiora, aged 90 years. Loved husband of Llyween for 60 years, loved Dad and father-in-law of Christian and Maria, Mitchell and Wendy (Kent, UK), adored Grandad of Natalie, Daisy, Nicole, and Ben...

On August 14, 2025, peacefully at Holly Lea, aged 83 years. Dearly loved wife of Mike for 57 years, loved mum of Caroline and Edward, and daughter-in-law Sarah, and Granny of Atty, and Theo. Missed by her sister Bass, her brother Ed, and her late sis...