Obituaries

On Saturday, January 17, 2026, peacefully, aged 86 years. Loved wife of the late Barry, much loved mother and mother-in-law of Greg and Pannea, Mike and Ayami, and the late Phill, adored Grammie of Hannah, Jake, and Baylie; Elena, Dallas, and Sage. H...

Passed away peacefully in his sleep, at Diana Isaac Retirement Village, on November 24, 2025, aged 89 years. Dearly loved husband and best friend of the late Phyllis for 64 years, loved and cherished father and father-in-law of Geoff and Christine, N...

On Tuesday, January 13, 2026, peacefully, surrounded by family, aged 92 years. Beloved wife of the late Ralph, loved Mum and mother-in-law of Coral, Kevin and Robbie, Lisa and Nick. Dearly loved Nana of Brookie, and Josh. Loved by all that knew her. ...

Passed away peacefully at Christchurch Hospital, on January 15, 2026, in her 80th year. Beloved wife and best friend of Allan, cherished mother of Martyn, Anne, and Brent, treasured mother-in-law, grandmother, and great-grandmother. Loved sister of J...

On December 7, 2025, passed away peacefully at home with family, aged 88 years.  Dearly loved partner of Diane, much loved father and father-in-law of Dori and Woolly, Tony and Michelle, Brent and Anna, Gina and Simon, and Gina’s late husband Robe...

On January 12, 2026, peacefully at Christchurch Hospital, surrounded by loving family, aged 51 years. Loving partner of Kelly, cherished Dad of Eric (deceased), Harley, Bradley, and Riley, and their partners, loving Grandad of Paisley, and Bentley; M...

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Dennis on January 1, 2026, at Charles Upham Retirement Village. Dennis passed after a painful year’s fight with aggressive cancer. Cherished husband and best friend of Jennifer (Jenni). Loved...

Passed away peacefully in ICU at Christchurch Hospital, surrounded by his loving family, on Monday, January 5, 2026, aged 80 years.  Dearly loved husband of Chris; legend of a Dad to Scott and James, their wives Monique and Erika; much-loved Grandda...

On January 11, 2026, after a long illness, aged 86 years. Much loved husband of Gill, and dearly loved father, father-in-law, and grandfather of Caroline, Andrew, Susie, Richard, David, and James. Messages may be addressed to: The family of the late ...

McINTOSH, Garry Russell: On Sunday, January 4, 2026, aged 66 years. Much loved father and father-in-law of Michael and Helene, loved and adored Grandad of his four grandchildren. Loved son of the late Russell and Val, loved brother and brother-in-law...

On Friday, January 9, 2026, passed away peacefully in Christchurch, aged 95 years. Adored wife of the late Mark Costigan, and of the late of Brian McGilligan, cherished mother and mother-in-law of Chris Costigan (deceased) and Larena McGregor, Mary a...

On December 23, 2025, passed away peacefully at Christchurch Hospital, surrounded by his loving family, aged 84 years. Dearly loved husband of Anne, much loved father and father-in-law of Kim and Darren, and Jason and Bridget, dearly loved Bobble of ...

On January 7, 2026, passed peacefully after a short illness, aged 70 years. Dearly loved mother of Jo, Matt, and mother-in-law of Victoria, adored Granny of Micah and Levi. Loved sister of Veronica, Colleen, and Maria. Dear friend of Alastair.  A ce...

On December 27, 2025, passed away peacefully, aged 83 years. Dearly loved wife of the late David, much loved mother and mother-in-law of Nicky and Ralph, Jill and Grant, Philip and Chris, loving Nana of Charlotte, Bella, Polly, Jonathon, Christiaan, ...

On Monday, January 5, 2026, peacefully at Kaiapoi Lifecare, in her 93rd year. Dearly loved wife of the late Peter Partridge, and the late Arthur Hibberd. Much loved by her Australian families Anne and Martin, Janet and Leon, and Wayne, and her New Ze...

On Sunday, December 21, 2025, in her sleep, aged 87 years. Loved wife of the late Walter, loved Mum and mother-in-law Peter and the late Deborah, and Raewyn, loved Grandma of Daniel, and Michael. Messages may be addressed to: The family of the late E...

On December 29, 2025, died unexpectedly from a heart attack, doing what he loved, aged 55 years. Much loved husband of Telsa, dearly loved father and father-in-law of Chelsea and Will, Pierce and Jess, Thomas and Eva, and Rhys, and adored Pop to Zara...

On Friday, January 2, 2026, peacefully aged 87 years. Adored wife of the late Allan, cherished Mum and mother-in-law of her daughters and partners Jann and Geoff, Michel and Ian, Donna and Adam, Susan and Mike, loved Nana of Thomas, Elecia, Emma, Gem...

On Monday, December 29, 2025, at Christchurch Hospital, aged 68 years. Much loved mother and mother-in-law of Melissa and Greg, Dean and Ange, Natashia and Kevin, adored Nana Dianne to her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Loved daughter of Shir...

On December 29, 2025, at Parkstone Care Home, in his 88th year, surrounded by his loving family. Dearly loved husband of the late Annette, much loved father and father-in-law of Aaron and the late Aimee, and Adele and Leyton, proud and loving Grandad...