Obituaries

On September 6, 2026, passed away peacefully at Arvida Park Lane, in her 97th year. Dearly loved wife of the late Ion, beloved mother and mother-in-law of Marion and the late Stephen Savill, a much loved cousin of Helene Campbell, Anthea Baird, and L...

On September 7, 2026, peacefully at Christchurch Hospital, aged 85 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Spencer, much loved mother and mother-in-law of Angela and Rick Van Der Meys, Craig and the late Jacqui, Dianne and Craig Hubert, much loved Nana ...

On September 5, 2026, passed away after a short illness at home, surrounded by family in Mount Maunganui, aged 85 years.   Dearly loved wife of Brian for 61 years, who she has now happily joined.  Much loved mother and mother-in-law of Raewyn and ...

On August 19, 2026, passed away peacefully at home, aged 92 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Jeremy, adored daughter of the late Rewi and the late Jean Murray, much loved mother and mother-in-law of George, Rosie and Daniel, Mick and Emma, and Gu...

On Friday, September 11, 2026, passed away peacefully in Christchurch in her 84th year. Dearly loved wife of the late Gavin. Much loved mother and mother-in-law of Dallas and Ray, Virginia and Keri, and Rosemary and Nelson. Cherished grandmother of M...

1946-2026 Passed away surrounded by family at Waipapa Christchurch Hospital, just shy of his eightieth birthday, at 3.28pm on September 12, 2026. Dearly loved husband of Margaret Coory. Cherished son of the late Michael and Dorothy (Dot) Coory, and b...

It is with profound sadness that we announce the tragic loss of Karl James West, who lost his life in a helicopter accident on September 8, 2026. Much loved and devoted soulmate of Debbie, and adored father of Ami, and Ava. Cherished son of Lance ...

On September 7, 2026, passed away peacefully in his sleep, aged 82 years. Dearly loved husband of Rose, much loved father of Gavin, Joanna, and Daniel, special Poppa of Drew, and Jasmine, and a much loved brother and brother-in-law. Ray was much love...

Passed away peacefully at Arvida Ilam, on Tuesday, September 1, 2026, aged 83 years. Beloved partner of the late Richard Barclay, dearly loved Mum and mother-in-law of Belinda, Jason and Julia, James and Bi, and Chris and Teresa, and cherished Grandm...

Passed away peacefully on September 11, 2026, in Christchurch, aged 92 years. Loved husband of the late Mary, loved father and father-in-law of Kay and Stuart Brown, Julian and Jan, Tim and Lindy, and the late Mark Kinnaird. Stepfather of Fran and Ne...

On September 4, 2026, passed away peacefully, aged 81 years. Dearly loved wife of John, much loved mother and mother-in-law of Brent and Claire, Michele and Matt, and the late Jason. Treasured Grandma of Phoebe, Lucas, Finn; Caleb, and Abigail. Fami...

Passed peacefully, on Saturday, September 5, 2026, aged 100 years. Dearly loved husband of the late Nola, dearly loved father of Paul, Sharne, John, and Angela, beloved by his 10 grandchildren, and 18 great-grandchildren, and adored brother of his 8 ...

(late of Kaikoura) On September 5, 2026, passed away peacefully at Parklands Hospital, Christchurch, aged 84 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Patrick, much loved mother and mother-in-law of Craig and Jan (Kaikoura), loved Nanny of Adam and Haylee...

Passed away peacefully on September 7, 2026, at The Oaks Care Centre Riccarton, in her 97th year. Much loved mother of Prudence Crawley, Warwick and Catherine Mitchell, Hamish (deceased) and Sinéad Mitchell. Adored Grandy of Scott (deceased) and Kir...

It is with much sadness that we as a family announce the passing of mum. Bev slipped away peacefully on September 2, 2026, aged 88 years, with her two girls at her side. Much loved wife of Noel (deceased) for 65 years.  Loved mother and mother-in...

On September 4, 2026, passed away peacefully at Akaroa Health Centre, Akaroa, aged 80 years. Dearly loved partner of Grant Robertson, and wife of the late Peter Anderson. Much loved mother and mother-in-law of Sarah and Andrew, and Sam and Lorna, che...

(Formerly of Rapahoe) Passed away peacefully, on Friday, September 4, 2026, at Burwood Hospital, surrounded by his family, aged 92 years. Dearly loved husband of the late Patricia, much-loved father of Wendy and Lesley, Mark (deceased), Chris, Megan ...

On Monday, September 7, 2026, peacefully at Lady Wigram, aged 78 years. Dearly loved husband of the late Vivien, loved father and father-in-law of Rebecca and Michael, Catherine and Rhys, Poppa of Benjamin, and Charlie; Alexandra, and Oliver. Brother...

Passed away peacefully on Monday, August 31, 2026, aged 77 years. Loved soulmate of Pauline Dobby, stepfather of Emma, and the late Daniel, and loved grandfather of Emilee, Jordus, and Melody. Loved son of Archibald and Hazel, and loved by all his br...

On September 5, 2026, passed away peacefully at home in Amberley, aged 82 years. Dearly loved husband of Jean for 64 years, loved father and father-in-law of Andrew and the late Sylvia, Raewyn and Michael Hawes, Adrienne and Brendan Miles, loved Popp...