Obituaries

On Friday, July 4, 2025, passed away peacefully at home in Christchurch, surrounded by his loving family, aged 89 years. Dearly loved husband of Joy for 66 years. Much loved father and father-in-law Craig & Hong, Joanne and Bryan, Lynn and Geoff,...

On July 3, 2025, Lynn Graeme Humphrey, after a short illness, shook off his mortal coil and joined the Choir of Angels.  No audition required.   Lynn’s wife Bernice Marie Humphrey (nee Nordstrom), son Peter M Humphrey (Sarah Jackson), d...

Passed away peacefully at BUPA Ashford on Sunday, July 6, 2025, in his 87th year. Beloved husband of Gill, dearly loved father of Nicky and Peter Baker, and Jeff and Naomi, very loved Granddad of Charles and Alleshia, Victoria and Gregor, the late Ka...

On Friday, July 4, 2025, peacefully at Lady Wigram Retirement Village, aged 82 years. Much loved husband of Jean, loved father and father-in-law of Robyn and Andrew, and Nicky, grandad of Ruby. Loved brother of the late Carol Dacombe and Stewart Dunl...

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Sam on June 30, 2025, aged 31 years, much loved and precious son of Michelle, treasured grandson of John and Yvonne Butterfield, and cherished brother and friend of Will, Tom, Charlotte, and Ho...

Died peacefully on July 3, 2025, aged 89 years. Much loved husband of Alison, loved father and father-in-law of Grant and Wendy, Jeremy (deceased) and Claire, Andrea (deceased) and Mark, Linda and Richard; a much-loved Grandpa and Great-Grandpa. �...

On July 7, 2025, at Christchurch Hospital, aged 81 years. Dearly loved daughter of the late John and Beatrix Fletcher, loved sister of Gillian Horton, and John Fletcher, loved sister-in-law of Phillippa Fletcher, and the late Mark Horton. Beloved aun...

On June 28, 2025, peacefully at Christchurch Hospital, with family and his close friends by his side, aged 46 years. Dearly loved son of Heather, cherished son of Barry, and stepson of Annie, adored brother of Nigel, and Dayna, brother-in-law of Sara...

On Tuesday, July 1, 2025, peacefully at Christchurch Hospital, surrounded by her loving family, aged 93 years. Cherished and devoted wife of Arthur for 76 years. Treasured mother and mother-in-law of Audrey and Stephan Foy, William and Lily, Kevin, a...

On Friday, July 4, 2025, peacefully, at Christchurch Hospital, surrounded by family, aged 88 and 3/4 years. Dearly loved wife of the late John, dearly loved mother of Felicity and Richard and mother-in-law of Fiona, treasured Grandy of Mason and Soph...

Passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loving family, on June 28, 2025. Beloved wife of the late Jim, and dearly loved step-mother of Sue, Pam and Mike, Sharon and Pete, Toni and Paul, and Dean. Dearly loved Nana of Hayden and Rebecca, Leigh and A...

On July 1, 2025, peacefully at Burwood Hospital, with family by his side, aged 85 years. Dearly loved husband and best mate of Marilyn for 62 years, dearly loved father and father-in-law of Philip and Kaye, Gregor and Roanne, Andrew and Jackie, Barba...

HOOD, George William: Passed away peacefully on Thursday, June 26, 2025, aged 95 years. Dearly loved father and father-in-law of Suzanne and Tim, and “Gabba” of Georgia. Loved husband of the late Val, loved son of Henry and Madge (both deceased),...

On June 29, 2025, at Ngaio Marsh Village, aged 85 years. Dearly loved wife of the late John, loved mother and  mother-in-law of Karyn and Alan Scott, Andrew Somerville, and Margot and Jan Klockmann, loved grandmother of Julia and Kurt, Michael, Holl...

On Wednesday, June 25, 2025, unexpectedly, at Wellington Hospital, aged 84 years. Adored husband of the late Anna, loved Dad and father-in-law of James and Eva, Kirsti and Alex, loved Grandad of Josephina, William, and Nathaniel, loved brother and br...

On June 25, 2025, Lois passed away peacefully at Burlington Retirement Village, aged 87 years. Dearly loved Mum of Michael (deceased), Michelle, Belinda, Susan and Nick. Adored and special Nana of Andrew, Courtney and Ajay, Caitlin, Brittany, Jake, S...

On June 26, 2025, passed away peacefully at Bethesda Care Home, aged 83 years. Dearly loved wife of Jimmy, much loved Mum of Yvonne, Marion, Debbie, the late Robert, and the late Julie. Loved Nana and Great-Nana to all her grandchildren and great-gra...

On Friday, June 27, 2025, aged 83 years. Much loved husband of Sylvia, loved father of Alieen, and Dianne, step-dad of Steven, Allyson, Denise, and Toni. Loved Pop of his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Messages may be addressed to: The family...

Peacefully passed away on June 24, 2025, at Merivale Village Lifecare Home, after a short illness. Son of the late John Raymond Johnston, and the late Esma Eva May Johnston. Loved brother and brother-in-law of Noel (deceased) and Carolyn, Gary (decea...

(Formerly of Weka Pass) Passed away peacefully on June 22, 2025. Dearly loved wife of the late Euan. Loved mother and mother-in-law of Richard and Brenda, Andrew and Jane, Hugh and Sandra, Stephen and Vivienne, Edward and Deborah. Loved Gran of Jessi...