Obituaries
Joseph (Alan) Alan Patrick WESTMERLAND
15/06/2023
Peacefully, on Thursday, June 15, 2023, in Christchurch, aged 87 years. Beloved husband of the late Judy, much loved father and father-in-law of John and Dawn, Ryan, and Andrea and Simon. Doting grandfather of Jake, Madelaine, Samuel, Isobel, Theo, C...
Russell Austen HASSALL
16/06/2023
On June 16, 2023, passed away peacefully at Christchurch Hospital, with family by his side, in his 94th year. Dearly loved husband of the late May, much loved father and father-in-law of Joanne and David, Allan and Julie, Linda and Peter, loved grand...
Veronica (Joy) Joy HAYWARD
16/06/2023
On Friday, June 16, 2023, peacefully at Nurse Maude Hospice, surrounded by her family, aged 71 years. Much loved wife of Ivan for 46 years. Dearly loved and cherished Mum and mother-in-law of Barbara and Wade, Regan and Giselle, Gina and Rowan. Very ...
Merilynne Ruth EVANS
18/06/2023
On June 18, 2023, peacefully at home, surrounded by family, aged 80 years. Dearly loved wife of the late John, loved mother and mother-in-law of David and Noelle, and Gareth, and a loved member of her wider family. Messages may be addressed to The Fa...
Caroline (Daisy) Daisy ROBERTS
12/06/2023
On June 12, 2023, at Christchurch Hospital, aged 42 years. Much loved wife of Nick, loved daughter of Jean and the late Barry, loved sister and sister-in-law of Adam and Karen, Edward and Jacqueline, and Patrick and Holly, loved daughter-in-law of Er...
Coreen Frances McPHERSON
12/06/2023
On June 12, 2023, surrounded by her family, passed away peacefully at Oxford Hospital, in her 94th year. Dearly loved wife of the late Graeme, much loved mother and mother-in-law of David and Ngaire, Robyn and Bryon, John, and Janet and Graham, treas...
Sonia Dawn PHILLIPSON
11/06/2023
(formerly McCreanor): Passed away peacefully at Christchurch Hospital, on June 11, 2023. Loved wife of John, loved mother to Gregory, Penny, Matthew and Di, treasured Nanny of Katie, Sarah, Victoria, Amanda, and Pyper, Great-Nanny of Georgia, Lachie,...
Christina Ishbel WATT
13/06/2023
On June 13, 2023, passed away peacefully at Bupa Parkstone, aged 93 years. Much loved wife of the late Grant, cherished mother and mother-in-law of Peter and Wilma, Jenny and Peter, Kirsty and David, loved by all her grandchildren. A Celebration of C...
Eileen Isobel JOHNSON
08/06/2023
On June 8, 2023, peacefully at Christchurch Hospital, aged 95 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Fred, much loved mother and mother-in-law of Paul (deceased), Phil and Tiffany, much loved Granny of Matt and Jodi, Nicki and Jarrod, Simon and Nic, Ol...
Arthur Henry JONES
09/06/2023
Passed away after a short illness at Christchurch Hospital, on Friday, June 9, 2023, aged 87 years. Loved husband of Margaret, loved and respected father of Virginia, Paula, Kathryn, Jason, and Philip, dearly loved father-in-law, grandfather, great-g...
Leonard (Len) James SEEAR
07/06/2023
On June 7, 2023 passed away peacefully, with his family at his side, at Wesley Care, aged 93 years. Dearly loved husband of Pat for 68 years, much loved dad, father-in-law, and friend of Anita and John, Nan Louise and Mike, Susan and Keith, and loved...
Robin GRUNDY
07/06/2023
Passed away peacefully, at Parklands Retirement Village, on June 7, 2023, aged 90 years. Loved wife of the late Jack Grundy. Loved youngest daughter of the late Leonard and Tui Broad (formerly of Dunedin), sister of Shirley and John Smith (both decea...
Ross Leonidas BLACKLER
06/06/2023
On June 6, 2023, suddenly and unexpectedly, at home, aged 61 years. Dearly loved husband and best friend of Suzie, proud and loving dad and best mate of Brad, and Grace, and loved by his favourite four-legged best friend Gus. Much loved son of Mike a...
Andrew (Andy) Patrick WHALL
Dearly loved son of Wendy and her partner Noel, best mate and brother of Matt and Sally, Ritchie and Jo, a devoted and proud uncle to Liam and Finnigan, much loved nephew of Sandra, loved cousin of Patrick, Frances, and Ragatha. He will be missed by ...
Claire Theresa CRANSTON-SELBY
25/05/2023
On May 25, 2023, unexpectedly aged 32 years. Dearly loved daughter of Chris, and the late Heather (Durham, England). Treasured granddaughter of Ernest Williamson. Claire was a devoted and loyal friend to many whom she came into contact with, while tr...
Phyllis (Phyl) Kate READ
05/06/2023
On June 5, 2023, peacefully at WesleyCare, in her 98th year. Dearly loved wife of Sydney Francis (Frank) for 74 years, loving mother and mother-in-law of Kathleen, Graham and Julie, Lynda and John, David and Dale, Bevan and Priscilla. Treasured Grand...
Violet (Toby) Mary THOMPSON
06/06/2023
(formerly Dillimore): Peacefully, surrounded by her loving family on June 6, 2023, aged 88 years. Dearly loved mother and mother-in-law of Charles and Catherine, Peter and Jenny, Gregory and Viv, Sandra and Ted, Georgina and Andy, and Michelle and Pe...
Ian Bowen SIM
08/06/2023
(Physiotherapist): On Thursday, June 8, 2023, peacefully at home, surrounded by his family, aged 87 years. Loved husband of Edith for 64 years. Loved Dad and father-in-law of Eleanor, Stewart and Angela, Janet, Alastair and Lisa, and Jonny and ...
Gary Collinson HOBSON
03/06/2023
On June 3, 2023, passed away at Christchurch Hospital, aged 84 years. Husband of Carol, dearly loved father of Claire, and Simon, much loved grandfather of Ciaran, Amber, and Mason, loved uncle of Karen, Stephen, and Andrew. A Celebration of Gary’s...
Allan Braidwood STEWART
02/06/2023
On June 2nd, 2023, passed away peacefully in his sleep at home, in his 85th year. Loved husband of Barbara, father and father-in-law of Kathryn (deceased), Ian and Kelly, poppa of Mackenzie and Madison, loved by all his extended family. Messages may ...