Obituaries

(RNZN B23024): On November 16, 2025, peacefully at Nurse Maude Hospice, surrounded by his loving whanau. Cherished and dearly loved husband of Dale, much loved father and father-in-law of Logan and Bek, Nick and Imogen, Lucas and Abby, treasured Gran...

(Formerly of Tauranga) On November 17, 2025, passed away peacefully at Charles Upham Retirement Village, Rangiora, aged 87 years. Dearly loved wife of Colin for 65 years, much loved mother and mother-in-law of Andrew and Merryl, Greg and Tracey, Jean...

On Monday, November 17, 2025,   peacefully, aged 81 years. Much loved wife of the late Colin, loved mother and mother-in-law of Fiona and Rob, and Glen and Megan, adored Nana of Morgan, Briar, and Niamh. Loved daughter, and sister to her seven O’...

Passed away peacefully at Nurse Maude Hospital, on November 16, 2025, aged 88 years, after a short illness. Dearly loved husband of Juliet, much loved father of Claire and Celia, and father-in-law of Alex, doting Grandad of Sophie and Emma.  In lieu...

On Tuesday, November 18, 2025, passed away peacefully in Christchurch, surrounded by family, aged 55. Dearly loved partner of Claire. Much loved father of Levin, and Jesse. Treasured brother of Melissa, Dane, Cate, Annie, and Leigh. Heartfelt thanks ...

Sadly passed away, peacefully at home on Friday, November 14, 2025, aged 68 years. Dearly loved husband of Brenda, treasured Dad and father-in-law of Lynn and Chris, Lisa and Leungo, Michael and Clare, and Nicole and Raymon, much loved Grandad and Po...

On November 11, 2025, surrounded by the love of his family, aged 76 (two years free skiing). Loving husband of Gill, much loved father and father-in-law of Jo and Mike, Matt and Lucy, Damien and Larna, proud and loving Robin to his grandkids, Sophie,...

Passed away peacefully on November 10, 2025, at Peaceful Pines Living, Darfield, aged 89 years. Loving wife of the late John, much loved mother and mother-in-law of Kieran and Mira, Sean and Joanne, Eileen and Colin, Tony and Kelly, Brian and Serena,...

Passed away peacefully, at home, surrounded by love, on November 12, 2025, aged 86 years. Dearly loved husband of Diana, much loved father of Christopher and his partner Serina, Suzanne, and the late Andrea. Proud Grandad of Cameron, and Owen. Loved ...

Passed away at home on Wednesday, November 12, 2025, aged 74 years. Much loved Dad and father-in-law of Stephanie and Jorge, Timothy and Karen, Hayden, and Heidi and Jason, and beloved Granddaddy of Kyle, Cooper, Annah, and Beauden. Messages may be a...

On Friday, November 14, 2025, died in Christchurch, surrounded by family. Dearly loved wife of the late David. Much loved mother and mother-in-law of Anna and Matthew Garrett, and Matthew and Sarah McPhail. Beloved Nana of Milo, Felix, Lola, and Clau...

Passed away on Sunday, November 9, 2025, surrounded by family, at Nurse Maude Hospice.  Much loved husband of Eve, treasured Dad of Amy, and Todd, father-in-law of Lance, and Ahly, cherished Poppy of Arabella, Jackson, and Hanu.  Loved son of the l...

Passed away peacefully at home, on November 11, 2025, aged 64 years. Loved sister and sister-in-law of Wendy and Mike, Andy and Kath, Jenny and Garth, Nicky and Grant, and Suse. Loved aunt of all her nieces and nephews, special cousin and friend of C...

On November 8, 2025, passed away peacefully at Charles Upham Retirement Village, Rangiora, aged 86 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Vincent, loved daughter of the late Isaac and Irene Barton, dearly loved sister of Ann and Eldon Hamilton, and Mar...

On Saturday, November 8, 2025, peacefully, at home, at Holly Lea Village, aged 83 years. Loved mother of John Norris, Anna Sheed, Jeff Norris, and Scott Norris, beloved wife of the late Charles Edward Norris, and the late Richard Walter Brand. Margar...

On Friday, November 7, 2025, peacefully, aged 78 years. Loved wife of the late Del, loved Mum, Nanny, sister, sister-in-law, aunt, and friend to many. Messages may be addressed to: The family of the late Patsy Richards, c/- PO Box 39001, Christchurch...

On Sunday, November 9, 2025, peacefully, aged 75 years. Dearly loved wife and soulmate of Denis for 57 years, much loved Mum and mother-in-law of Tracey and Nick, Nigel and Lidia, Garry and Melanie, loved Nana of Jesse, Jake, Isaac, Yvette, Blake, an...

On Monday, November 10, 2025, passed away peacefully in Christchurch, surrounded by family. Dearly loved husband of Julie. Beloved father of James. Cherished brother and brother-in-law of Peter and Jane, Ness and Matt, and Craig and Bex. Treasured an...

On November 4, 2025, peacefully at The Village Palms, aged 85 years.  Dearly loved daughter of the late Ethel and Stanley Barker, sister and sister-in-law of  Raymond (deceased) and Daphne, Maxine and Tub Yeates (deceased), mother and mother-in-law...

Passed away peacefully at Christchurch Hospital, on Friday, November 7, 2025, aged 86 years. Dearly loved husband of Lena, loved father and father-in-law of Warren and Janine Barlow, Lynelle and Denis Woods, Hayley and Alistair Chapman, and Andrea Ba...