Obituaries

On August 8, 2026, passed away peacefully at Addington Gardens Care Centre, in her 87th year. Dearly loved wife and best friend of Murray for over 60 years, much loved Mum of Steve, and Stuart, loved mother-in-law of Kate, and treasured Nana of Harr...

On July 30, 2026, peacefully at Christchurch Public Hospital, aged 94 years.  Dearly loved husband of Rae, loving father of Lynette, Diana, Kevin (deceased), and Kathryn. Loved Grandad of William, Georgina, Cody, Jay, Millie, Jemima, Barrett, and Em...

On Wednesday, August 5, 2026, surrounded by family and friends, aged 65 years. Much loved husband of Soni, and loved father of Shane. Loved brother of Shobha (deceased), Surya (deceased), Shandhya (USA), and Sadhna (Wellington). Loved by his nieces, ...

HILL, Peter McKenzie: On Monday, July 27, 2026, passed away unexpectedly at home. Born July 12, 1950. Dearly loved brother and brother-in-law of Judith and Don Mackenzie, and Alistair and Glenis Hill. Much loved Uncle Peter to Anne and Stephen, Nick...

On Thursday, July 30, 2026, suddenly at Christchurch Hospital, aged 61 years. Dearly loved husband of Cathy, much loved Dad of Charlotte and William, Will and Laura, and Jimmy. Loved son of Gay and the late Neville. Loved brother and brother-in-law o...

On August 1, 2026, peacefully at Christchurch Hospital, aged 89 years. Dearly loved wife of Albert, much loved mother and mother-in-law of Rik and Dawn, Anna & Chris, and Joanna and Matthew. Much loved Oma of Rebecca, Peter; Daniel, Josh, Sarah, ...

On July 31, 2026, at Burwood Hospital, aged 89 years. Dearly loved wife of the late John, much loved mother and mother-in-law of Doug and Jan, Eoin and Jane, treasured Grandma of Scott, and Ryan; Jessica, Cass, and Felix, loved sister of Ivor, Noelin...

On August 2, 2026, at Nurse Maude Hospice, surrounded by family, aged 84 years. Dearly loved husband of June, much loved father and father-in-law of Mark and Beate, Brendon and Tiina, Belinda and Matt, proud and loving Grandad of his six grandchildre...

On Wednesday July 29, 2026, peacefully at home in Christchurch, aged 97 years. Beloved wife of the late Robert (Bob), cherished Mum and mother-in-law of Grant and Karen, Prudence and Cameron, and the late Wayne, adored Gran of Belinda, Benjamin, and ...

WOMAA, RNZN 13641. Passed away peacefully on Sunday, August 2, 2026, aged 90 years. Dearly loved husband of Isobel for 62 years. Much loved father and father-in-law of Craig and Anne, loved brother-in-law of Francis and Colin, Joan, and loved by h...

Passed away peacefully at home on Friday, July 31, 2026, aged 82 years, surrounded by her loving whānau. Much-loved mother of Janine, and Marlene, adored grandmother of Jasmine, Alex, Eve, Maddy, Grace, Faith, and Louis, devoted mother-in-law an...

Passed away peacefully on July 23, 2026. Dearly loved and cherished wife of the late Colin Atkinson. Much loved mother and mother-in-law of Alastair and Gina, and Hamish and Joanne, and adored grandmother of Riley, Dexter, and Ruby. Loved daughter of...

2 June, 1929 - 25 July,  2026 (late of Darfield): It is with deep sadness that the family announce the passing of June, who left us peacefully at The Oaks. Dearly loved wife of the late Selwyn, with whom she shared many treasured memories, loved ste...

On Tuesday, July 28, 2026, peacefully at Bethesda Rest Home, aged 75 years.  Dearly loved mother and mother-in-law of Sarah and Damien, and Rebecca and Paul. Loved grandmother of Cameron, Dominic and Jax. Much loved sister of Sue and Doug. Now at pe...

On July 25, 2026, peacefully at home in bed, aged 89 years. Dearly loved husband of the late Margaret for 62 years, and loved father of Peter, Jan, Richard, Steven and Lynne, and their families. A much loved grandfather and great-grandfather. A loved...

On July 14, 2026, tragically taken by an unexpected medical event while enjoying the holiday of a lifetime, on the French Riviera with her mother, aged 21 years. Much loved daughter of Hayley and Simon, adored and cherished sister of Lachie, loved gr...

On July 26, 2026, peacefully at Christchurch Hospital, aged 88 years. Dearly loved husband of the late Maria, and the late Maureen, loved father of Owen, Karen, Nicola, and Bronwyn, loved step-father of John, Michael, Kevin, and Michelle, a loved fat...

On July 26, 2026, peacefully at Nurse Maude Hospice, aged 83 years. Loved wife of Dick, treasured mother of Tim, Ben, and Mark, mother-in-law of Ruth (deceased), Claire, and Megan, friend of Michele, and Jen, much loved sister of Paul Spicer, loved g...

On July 22, 2026, peacefully at Christchurch Hospital. Dearly loved partner of Vicky, devoted Dad of Harrison, Kane, and Georgia, loving Grandad of Lillie, loved brother of Ross, Jackie, brother-in-law Daryl and Georgia’s partner Connor. His belove...

Passed away on July 22, 2026, in Christchurch, aged 43 years. Beloved husband and best friend of Renee, precious Daddy of Eva, and Finn, cherished son of Janneen and Gerard (Greymouth). Much loved son-in-law of Nick, Marie and Gaylene, brother-in-law...