Obituaries

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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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Marion Fay SHEARER

06/05/2025
On May 6, 2025, passed away peacefully at Christchurch Hospital, surrounded by family, aged 91 years, Dearly loved wife of Tahu, much loved mother and mother-in-law of Sandy and Katherine, and Jill and the late John, loved Grandma of Mark, Nikki, an...
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Stewart Clarence MILLER QSM

01/05/2025
13.01.1934 - 01.05.2025  Passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loving family, aged 91 years. Dearly loved husband of the late Jeannette, much loved father and father-in-law of Lyndal and Dean, Ewan and Marlyn, Wayne and Annmarie, and Murray and ...
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Mary “Mollie” Matulich CARWELL

05/05/2025
Passed away peacefully at Elmswood Retirement Village, on Monday, May 5, 2025, in her 95th year. Loved wife of the late Charlie, much loved Mum of Marie and the late John Hanson (USA), Eileen (deceased), Anna, and Michael, much loved Nana of Anna Han...
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Francis (Sid) Sidney MARTIN

13/04/2025
on April 13, 2025, peacefully lost his battle surrounded by his loving family, at Christchurch Hospital, aged 79 years. Dearly loved husband of Ruby, cherished father of Tania, and Rodger, adored father-in-law of Chris, and Leigh, and deeply loved Gr...
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Edmund “Murray” Murray FREEMAN

17/04/2025
Passed away peacefully at Radius Hawthorne on April 17, 2025, aged 87 years. Dearly loved husband of Valerie, loved father of David, and Lynette, grandfather of Connor, and brother of Glenice Hussey, and Alan Freeman. Loved by his nieces, nephews and...
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Gillian Rosalie LAWRENCE

02/04/2025
On Wednesday, April 2, 2025, passed away peacefully at Arvida Mary Doyle, Havelock North, aged 88 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Peter, treasured and much loved mother and mother-in-law of Juliette and John, John and Chrissy, Bridget and Dave, ...
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Maureen Frances BRADSHAW

01/05/2025
On Thursday, May 1, 2025, peacefully, aged 89 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Keith, much loved Mum and mother-in-law of Susan and David, Graeme (deceased) and Nicky, and Angela, adored Nana and Nanz of James, Luke, Ashley, Harry, Tom, Bridget, ...
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Valerie Patricia “Val” AUSTIN

04/05/2025
On May 4, 2025, at Christchurch Hospital, with family by her side, aged 80 years. Wife of the late Ross Pickering, Mum of Shaun, and Leigh, much loved and devoted Nana of Liam, loved sister of Lew, recently passed, Steven, and Claire, and much loved ...
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Peter Robert MOORE

02/05/2025
On Friday, May 2, 2025, at home, aged 71 years. Much loved husband of Sam, loved father of Peter, and Viki, and a loved grandfather of Seth, Kaitlin, and Blake. Messages may be addressed to: The family of the late Peter Moore, c/- PO Box 39001, Chris...
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Garry (Neil) Neil SANDERSON

19/04/2025
Passed away peacefully in Christchurch, on Saturday, April 19, 2025, surrounded by his family. Loved husband of the late Rebecca, and dearly loved husband of Rose, with whom he raised daughters Amelia, Ella, and Georgia. He will be remembered as the ...
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Benita Ruth DWYER

04/05/2025
On May 4, 2025, peacefully at home with her loving family by her side, aged 53 years. Dearly loved wife of Trevor, a loved and devoted Mum of Harrison, and Courtney, treasured daughter of Eric and Rose Donald, loved sister of Cara Winks, and Nathan D...
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Helen Margaret "Margaret" QUILATAN

26/04/2025
On April 26, 2025, unexpectedly at home, aged 80 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Daniel Hernandez, loved mother and mother-in-law of Melinda and Martin Dunn, Rebecca and the late Michael Crosbie, Daniel (Junior) and Rebecca Quilatan, much loved ...
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Jason (Jase) Caleb CHAPMAN

28/04/2025
On April 28, 2025, passed away suddenly and unexpectedly, aged 54 years. Proud and loving Dad of Isaac, much loved and cherished son of Ross and Anthea (Ann), loved brother of the late Aaron, and friend of Elgie. Thank you to all the emergency servic...
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Philip Arthur SLEEMAN

28/04/2025
On Monday, April 28, 2025, passed away suddenly at home in Rangiora. Beloved husband of Anna. Loved father of William, Charlie, and Grace. Much loved son of Vivienne and Derrick, and loved brother of Mark. He will leave a big hole in our lives, and h...
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Helen Elizabeth LORD

03/03/2025
On May 3, 2025, passed away peacefully at Elms Court Lifecare, aged 85 years. Daughter of the late Eric and Edith Lord, sister and sister-in-law of Murray (deceased) and Barbara Lord. Loved aunt of Jo Bitmead, and Vicki and Ross Marsh, and loved grea...
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Geoffrey Russell “Geoff” BEAVER

24/04/2025
On Thursday April 24, 2025, suddenly at home, aged 77 years. Dearly loved husband of Margaret, much loved father and father-in-law of Fiona and Fabien, and Beth and Mike, loved Poppy of Sophie, Louis and Autumn. Messages may be addressed to: The fami...
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