Obituaries

Passed away peacefully, on Friday, July 25, 2025, aged 96 years. Dearly loved by his late wife Barbara, his late wife Thelma and her family, and his treasured companion Jill and her family, dearly loved father and father-in-law of Richard and Pam, Ka...

Passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, July 30, 2025, aged 92 years. Only daughter of the late Robert and Ethel Linton, loved family member of Colin Carlile, Robin, and John Harrington, and godmother of Susan Ryburn, Phillippa List, and Grant M...

On August 2, 2025, peacefully, after a short and courageous battle with cancer, surrounded by his girls at home, just as he wanted, aged 42 years. Deeply loved husband of Kylie, adored father of Lily, and Mady. Cherished son and best friend of Mike, ...

Passed away peacefully on August 1, 2025, in her 93rd year. Loved wife of the late Morris Andrew Forrester, and treasured Mum of John Forrester, and Kay Worthington. Special thanks to Charles Upham Rest Home. Messages may be addressed to: The family ...

(late of Pitt Island) On August 2, 2025, passed away peacefully at home, with family by his side, aged 71 years. Dearly loved husband of Bridget for 50 years.  Much loved father and father-in-law of Robert and Tarsha, Melissa and Kevin, Daniel and K...

On July 13, 2025, peacefully at Christchurch Hospital. Loved husband of the late Glenda, much loved father and father-in-law of Bevan, Annabel, Claire and Paul, loved Grampa of Elle, Tamsyn, Rory, Holly-Beth, Amelia and Toby. Messages may be address...

(Of Governors Bay) On July 25, 2025, suddenly at Christchurch Hospital. Loved wife and best mate of Stu, dearly loved Mum and mum-in-law of Angela and Phil Stevenson, loved and adored Nanna of Gemma, and Becky. Loved Kate of Alex, Jeannette, Matthew,...

On Tuesday, July 29, 2025, passed away peacefully in Christchurch at Avonlea Rest Home in his 80th year. Loved husband of June for 58 years. Dearly loved father and father-in-law of Brent and Melissa, Jason and the late Trish, Shane and Liana, Donna ...

On Sunday, July 27, 2025, passed away peacefully in Christchurch, surrounded by family. Dearly loved wife of Jim for 58 years. Cherished mother and mother-in-law of James and Pip, Georgie and Grant, and Felicity and Craig. Treasured grandmother of Ja...

On Saturday, July 26, 2025, peacefully, aged 80 years. Much loved wife of Jeffery, loved mother and mother-in-law of Kimamanda, Paul and Emma, Steven and Naoko, adored Grandma of Dale; Olivia and Amelia; James and Sakura. Messages may be addressed to...

Passed away, with her family beside her, on Wednesday, July 23, 2025, aged 81 years. Beloved wife of the late John, loved Mum and mother-in-law of Robert and Michelle, and James and Roanne, devoted Granny of Patrick, George, Laura, and Jonathan, and ...

On July 27, 2025, in Christchurch, surrounded by family, aged 88 years. Dearly loved husband of Valerie.  Deeply loved father and father-in-law of Deb, Mark, Sandra and Miguel, Nicki and Jacques, Kerri and Russell. Adored and cherished grandfather o...

On Sunday, July 27, 2025, peacefully in her sleep at Kaiapoi Lodge, aged 71 years. Loved daughter of the late Colin and Pat Ward, loved sister and sister-in-law of David and Claire, Bryan (deceased) and Karyn, mother of Nathan, and Haden. Cherished N...

Passed away peacefully at Bupa Parklands, on July 25, 2025. Dearly loved wife of the late Tony, and treasured by her children Emma, and Matthew, son-in-law James, and grandchildren Hannah, and Keiran. Loving, generous and cherished by her extended fa...

On July 25, 2025, died peacefully at Holly Lea, after a long illness, aged 83 years. Dearly loved husband of Lesley, loved father and father-in-law of Julian and Donna, Jackie and Sam, much loved Grandad of Louis, Charlotte, Rosa, and Thomas, loved b...

On July 24, 2025, unexpectedly at Christchurch Hospital, aged 73 years. Most dearly loved husband of Jeanette, much loved Dad, and Pop. A graveside service for Neil will be held at Memorial Park Cemetery, corner of Cyprus Street and Ruru Road, Bromle...

On July 25, 2025, passed away peacefully at Christchurch Hospital, after a short illness, aged 80 years. Adored wife of Chris Crowe, much loved mother and mother-in-law of Dolly and Mike Brennan, Mark and Rebecca Elston, cherished Nana Pam of Tommy,...

On July 25, 2025, passed away peacefully at Nurse Maude Hospital, after a long illness, surrounded by her loving family, just as she had wished it to be, aged 67 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Rick, much loved Mum of Rebecca, Jeremy, and Scott,...

On July 24, 2025, Jack died suddenly at his home, aged 80 years. Loved husband and soulmate of the late Marilyn, loved father and father-in-law of Carl and Lisa, and Joanne. Loved Grandad and Great-Grandad, loved brother and brother-in-law, and a gre...

On Saturday, July 26, 2025, peacefully, aged 88 years.  Much loved wife of Brian, loved mother and mother-in-law of Simon and Ruth, Claire and Paul, adored grandmother of Olivia and Ben; Danielle and Kayla. Messages may be addressed to: The family o...