Obituaries

On March 24, 2025, at Christchurch Hospital, surrounded by family, aged 65 years. Dearly loved husband and soul-mate of Adele, proud 'Papa Bear' of Kirsten, loved son of the late Eric and Barbara Sparks, loved brother of Bruce, Liz, Michael, and Warr...

On March 25, 2025. Lewis’ family announce with heartfelt sadness that he passed away peacefully at Burwood Hospital, aged 78 years. Cherished and loved husband of Hope, precious father of Deborah, Lincoln and Ursla, adored Poppa of Daniel, Amelia, ...

Peacefully at home, on Saturday, March 22, 2025, from cancer, at the age of 83 well lived years. Much loved husband of Margaret, and proud and special Dad of Simon and Alta, and Duncan and Rebecca. Special Grandad of Tristan, Emma, Charlotte, Reed, a...

On March 29, 2025, peacefully at Avonlea Dementia Care, aged 87 years. Much loved wife of the late Douwe, dearly loved mother and mother-in-law of Sonja, Michael and Megan, and Rodney and Ann. Adored Oma of Ella, Rose, and Devon. A kind and caring...

On Tuesday, March 25, 2025, passed away in Oxford, surrounded by family and friends. Dearly loved wife of Malcolm. Treasured mother of Morgan, Rebecca, Kylie, and Vanessa. Many thanks to the staff of both Nurse Maude, and Oxford District Nursing, for...

On March 16, 2025, peacefully, aged 81 years. Loved and treasured wife of Don, dearly loved mother and mother-in-law of Shaun and Jen, Nadine and Geoff, and Andrew.  Cherished Gran to Jessica, Patrick, Sarah, and Tabitha.  The family would like to ...

On Thursday, March 20, 2025, peacefully, at Christchurch Hospital, surrounded by family and friends, aged 31 years. Loved husband and soulmate of Beth, adored Dad of Zac, and Phoebe, loved son of Ralph and Angela, loved brother, and brother-in-law of...

On Wednesday, March 19, 2025, at Anthony Wilding Retirement Village, aged 82 years. Dearly loved husband of the late Ann, devoted father and father-in-law of Debbie and Stu, Craig and Sharee, and Michelle, Cherished Grandad of Cara, and Ryan, preciou...

Passed away peacefully at home on March 19, 2025, aged 61 years. Adored daughter of the late Ernie and Judy. Beloved sweetheart of Hank, treasured Mum of Mana, and fun Steppe of Isaac, Grandma to Isla, and Reggie. Loved and cherished sister of Mike a...

On March 18, 2025, passed away peacefully at Christchurch, aged 86 years. Dearly loved wife of Denis for 64 years, much loved mother and mother-in-law of Toni and Richard, Bruce and Diane, David and Rowena, treasured Grandma of Tom, Sophie, and Sam; ...

It is with great sadness and broken hearts; we advise the sudden passing of Tim due to a medical event. Tim was the much loved husband of Michelle, dearly loved father of Matthew, Haley and Jane and cherished grandfather of 7. He will be deeply misse...

On Tuesday, March 18, 2025, in Christchurch. Cherished son of Judith and the late Graham (Sam), after a long courageous struggle. Will be greatly missed by all those who loved him, particularly Judith, Olivia, Stuart and Inge, Sam and Ben, Fee and To...

On March 5, 2025, peacefully at Burwood Hospital, in his 89th year. Loved husband of the late Jennifer, and loved partner of Janet, much loved father and father-in-law of Lester and Janice, Vanessa, Martin and Heather, Grandad of Melissa, Amanda, Ash...

On Wednesday, February 26, 2025, at Arvida - Ilam, aged 85 years. Much loved mother and mother-in-law of James (deceased), David and Kate, and Terri and Hubert, devoted grandmother of Timothy, Jessica, Susannah, Samuel, Maja and Emily, and loving gre...

On Monday, March 17, 2025, unexpectedly, but peacefully, at home, aged 75 years. Loved partner of Siân for 22 years, loved and adored Dad of Kim, and Lauren, loved lifelong friend to Lyn, and Levi, loved father-in-law of Cam, and Trent, cherished Gr...

Passed away peacefully on March 11, 2025, aged 62 years. Dearly loved husband of Sandra, much loved Dad of Kirsten and Tim, Mitchell, Logan and Ashleigh. Treasured son of Jill and the late John Dwyer, loved brother of Phillip and Belinda, Paul, Rache...

Passed away peacefully, on Tuesday, March 11, 2025, at Alpine View Retirement Village, in her 88th year. Loving and treasured wife of the late Joe, adored mother and mother-in-law of Sue, John and Joy, Todd, Glen and Megan, adored Nanny of Tex; Gaia,...

On March 11, 2025, passed peacefully at Ashford Retirement Village, surrounded by family, aged 95 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Trevor, much loved mother and mother-in-law of Garry and Clare, Lorraine and Col, Anita and Mark, much adored grand...

On Saturday, March 15, 2025, peacefully at Parklands Care Home, surrounded by his family, in his 89th year. Loved husband of the late Mary, devoted father and father-in-law of Craig and Lorraine, Jacqueline and Paul, Angela and Paul, beloved Grandad ...

With heavy hearts Margaret, Ben, Sarah, Otis, and Ari would like to inform friends of Mal’s passing, at Edith Cavell Lifecare in Sumner, on March 14, 2025. Our sincere thanks go out to all of the medical and health care professionals and teams who ...