Obituaries

On Sunday, May 7, 2023, peacefully at Christchurch Hospital, after a long illness, aged 58 years. Beloved son of Barbara and the late Arthur, stepson of John Davidson (Timaru), dearly loved brother of Fiona Eder (Timaru), loved uncle of Kristina, Cor...

On May 4, 2023, at home with family, aged 62 years. Loved dad of Katie-Rose, loved brother and brother-in-law of Nichola and Pete, Bryce and Janet, Marianne and George, Hamish and Caroline. Loved friend of Joanna, and dearly loved uncle of all of his...

On May 2, 2023, at Christchurch Hospital, surrounded by family, aged 86 years. Dearly loved husband and soul mate of Deb, much loved dad and father-in-law of Mick, Steven, Lyndell and Mike, Yvette and Marcio, “Funny Granddad” of Charlotte, Joshua...

21-5-1939 to 4-05-2023, aged 83 years. Dearly loved father and father-in-law of Andrew and Amanda, the late Jason, Robin and Jane, and Carmen and Owen. Much loved Pop of Joshua, Ethan, and Alanagh; Grandad of Thomas, and Jessica; Portia, and Saraya. ...

Suddenly, on May 2, 2023, in Christchurch, aged 60 years. Dearly loved partner of Kay, treasured son of Gordon and Lorna (both deceased), loved brother of Lynne, and Paul, and a much loved uncle. Messages may addressed to The Family of the late Kevin...

On Friday, April 28, 2023, peacefully at Nurse Maude Hospice, aged 63 years. Loving father to Evan and Katie, uncle to Roy, Paul, Shyan and Holly, loved brother to Dianna and Warren, husband and friend of Barbara. Will be sadly missed. A special than...

(MSgt (Ret) USAF) On April 30, 2023, passed away peacefully at home, aged 90 years. Dearly loved and cherished husband of Hazel, much loved father of Ricky, Carolyn, and Darryl, and especially loved grandad and great-grandad. Sincere thanks to the st...

On Sunday, April 30, 2023, peacefully at Christchurch Hospital, aged 79 years. Loved Dad and father-in-law of Aaron, Kylie and Scott, Rebecca and Craig, Jessie and Manny, beloved Grandad of Alesha, and Jayden, Taylor, and Katie, Caitlin, Reuben, Zara...

(originally from Christchurch) On April 17, 2023, passed away suddenly in his home of Hanmer Springs. Loved son of the late Joyce and Jack Hewitt, and beloved brother of Vivien. Many thanks to St John for their care of John. Messages may be addressed...

On May 1, 2023, peacefully at Christchurch Hospital aged 85 years. Loved wife of the late Brian Moloney and the late Mike Wills, loved mother and mother-in-law of Kerry and Richard, Michael, Anne and Brett, Brenda and Donn, and Lou. Loved by her 10 g...

On April 25, 2023, peacefully at Middlepark Care Centre, aged 86 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Jim, loved mother and mother-in-law of David (deceased) and Odene, Heather and Geoff, and Elizabeth and Tony; treasured Granny of Corey, and Aleyce;...

On April 28, 2023, after battling an aggressive rare illness, Trycia passed away surrounded by family, aged 50 years. Loving friend and partner of Dion Pilmer, mother of Jenika, cherished daughter of Barry and the late Robyn, sister of Aaron, Tony an...

(RNZN No. 5493) On April 28, 2023, passed away peacefully at St Albans Retirement Village, Christchurch, in his 99th year. Dearly loved husband of the late Betty for 68 years, much loved and loving father and father-in-law of Gaye and John Philpott, ...

On May 1, 2023, peacefully at Ngaio Marsh Retirement Village, aged 95 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Patrick (Kevin), loved mother and mother-in-law of Trish and Greg, Gavan and Marja, Francis and Errol, Melvin and Wanda, Christopher and Nicola...

On May 3, 2023, peacefully at St Albans Lifecare, after a brave battle with cancer, in his 75th year. Much loved father and father-in-law of James and Jayne (London), Simon and Amy (Melbourne), Katie and Nigel (Sydney), and a devoted Pops of Isla, an...

Peacefully at home after a short illness, on April 24, 2023, aged 52 years. Dearly loved father of Holly and Gemma, a much loved son of Dick and Janet, and an awesome brother of Kerry. ‘Kua hinga he tōtara i te wao nui a Tāne’ Many thanks...

On April 5, 2023, passed away peacefully with family by her side, at Ngaio Marsh Retirement Village, in her 96th year. Dearly loved wife of the late Neville John (Pete), treasured mother and mother-in-law of Jan and Philip Rowan, Jude (deceased), Joh...

On April 23, 2023, peacefully at home, aged 95 years. Dearly loved husband of the late Joan, loved father of Charles, Tessa and John, Sara, and John, treasured grandad of Claire, and Anna; Amine, and Yusuf; Seamus, and Geena. Many thanks to Barbara a...

On April 23, 2023, aged 87 years, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family. Cherished husband of Ann for 60 years, dearly loved father and father-in-law of Suzanne and Peter, Lloyd and Jody, and Julie and Karl. Much loved and respected granda...

Peacefully and unexpectedly at Christchurch Hospital, on April 19, 2023, in his 87th year. Dearly loved husband, friend and soulmate of Elaine for 70 years. Much loved dad of Greg and Sarah, Debbie and Geoff Donald, and Brendan. Dearly loved and ador...