Obituaries

On February 7, 2025, peacefully at Avonlea Care, in her 90th year. Dearly loved wife of the late Jack, loved mother and mother-in-law of David and the late Steph, Ross and Donna, Blair and Sarah, treasured Grandma of Aaron, and Justin; Sophie, and Se...

Passed away peacefully, at home at “Dornoch” on February 7, 2025, surrounded by his family, aged 82 years. He was a gold nugget for his wife Denise, precious and adored father and friend of Karlena and Chris, Hayley and Geordie, Angus and Athena,...

On February 2, 2025, peacefully at Bethesda Rest Home, surrounded by his loving family, aged 93 years. Dearly loved husband of the late Mary, much loved father and father-in-law of Julie and Steve Fraser, Michael, Peter and Leeann, Dean and Trish, tr...

On Monday, February 3, 2025, passed away peacefully at Ellesmere Hospital,  aged 89 years. Devoted husband of the late Isla. Cherished father and father-in-law of Shaun, Lyndsey, Chris and Jo, and Nicola (deceased) and Cyril. Treasured Pop of Ella, ...

Passed away peacefully on Sunday, February 2, 2025, with Lesley and Stephen at her side, and the late Peter Crowley watching from above, with open arms. The family would like to sincerely thank the staff at Summerset at Wigram Retirement Village for ...

On February 3, 2025, passed away in her sleep, aged 91 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Cyril (Ces), much loved mother and mother-in-law of Barbara and Kevin Chapman, Ross and Glenda, Vicki (deceased) and Norm Tozer, and Jill and Mike Phillips. L...

On Tuesday, February 4, 2025, peacefully, aged 92 years. Loved husband of the late Alison for 61 years, loved Dad and father-in-law of David and Andrea, Andrew and Fleur, Richard and Erin, adored Grandad Jim of Alexander and Hannah, Harriet, Libby, A...

On Monday, February 3, 2025, peacefully at Nurse Maude Hospice, with family by her side, aged 64 years. Beloved wife of Rick, adored mother and mother-in-law of Megan and Tom, loved Nana of Hugo. Loved sister and sister-in-law of Jan and George, love...

Passed away unexpectedly, on Saturday, February 1, 2025, aged 82 years. Loved husband of Leslie, loved father, and father-in-law, of Jenny and Kevin, Peter and Sonya, and Richard, loved Grandad of Eric, Anthony, and Robert. Special thanks go to the s...

On January 27, 2025, at Christchurch Hospital, aged 84 years. Dearly loved husband of Lyn for 59 years, loved and respected father and father-in-law of Stephen and Tania, Mark and Jo, Jane and Jeremy Petrie, and a much loved Grandad. Messages may be ...

On Saturday, February 1, 2025, peacefully at Chatswood Resthome. Much loved and cherished partner of Linda, loving father of Brendon, Rebecca, Adam, Amanda, and Jayden, adored grandfather of Emily, Kai, and Sophia; Ashton, Quinton and Hamish; Larissa...

Passed away peacefully at The Oaks Rest Home and Village, on February 2, 2025, aged 88 years. Loved wife of the late Phil Fenton, loved Mum and mother-in-law of Lynne and the late Stuart Cooper, and Neil and Sarah, treasured Nana and Grandma of Laura...

Passed away at WesleyCare, on Saturday, January 25, 2025, aged 75 years. Much loved daughter of the late John and Mary Good (Kekerengu), sister of Liz (deceased), Robyn, Susan, and Edmund, and a loved aunt and friend. Messages may be addressed to: Th...

On January 28, 2025, peacefully with family at her side, aged 78 years. Beloved wife of the late David, loved mother and mother-in-law of Philippa and Mark, James and Meg, loved grandmother of Hannah; Shylo, Bailey, and Scout, loved Great-Grandma of ...

On January 30, 2025, peacefully at Christchurch Hospital, aged 58 years. Much loved husband of Rochelle, dearly loved Dad of Marlon, and Levi. Loved brother of Tania, and loved uncle of Awhina, Kylee, and Lisa. A special thank you to the carers at St...

On January 30, 2025, passed away peacefully at Holly Lea, aged 95 years. Dearly loved husband of the late Sally, much loved father and father-in-law of Alastair and Sarah, Thomas and Leslie, and Anna and William. Loved Pop of all his grandchildren. L...

Passed away at Addington Gardens Care Centre, on January 29, 2025, aged 64 years. Cherished and loved husband of Rose (née Ifopo), treasured and loved father and friend of Solomona (Josiah), loved Granddad of Cass, and Toby, dearly loved son and fri...

On Saturday, January 25, 2025, peacefully at home, surrounded by family, aged 73 years. Much loved husband of Dale, loved father and father-in-law of Christiaan, Kirsty and David, and The G-Dad of Hannah, Ciara, Michaela, and Jack. Messages may be ad...

Peacefully on Tuesday evening, January 28, 2025, aged 85 years. Dearly loved wife of the late John. Much loved Mum and mother-in-law of Wayne, Carolyn and Paul, Steven and Justine, and Richard and Stacey. Much loved Gran of Angela and Daniel, Brad, B...

On January 17, 2025, at Annaliese Haven Rest Home, Kaiapoi, aged 79 years. Trish worked many years as a librarian at Christ’s College. She was the eldest daughter of Ham and Rima Smith. Trish was much loved by her sister Cushla, brothers Prof. Tony...