Obituaries

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...

On April 20, 2023, peacefully in his sleep. Dearly loved husband and life partner for 60 years of Gillian; loved father and father-in-law of Andrew and Anja; Russell and Christine; and loved Grandad of Matt, and Nicole. Loved brother-in-law of Carol ...

Passed away suddenly, but peacefully at Christchurch Hospital, on April 20, 2023, aged 93 years. Loved wife of the late Brian, loved mother and mother-in-law of Lesley and Andrew, Stephen, the late Greg, Diane and Jay.  Nana of the late Richard, Stu...

Died on April 17, 2023, at Arvida St Albans Retirement Village, in his 90th year. Dearly loved husband of Jan for 64 years, much loved father and father-in-law of Lynda and the late Keith, Judy and Alan, Steph and Brend. Special Pop of Simon (decease...

On Thursday, April 20, 2023, aged 82 years. Loved husband of Wendy for 62 years, loved Dad and father-in-law of Nicola, Sandra and Graeme, Angela and Andrew, much loved Grandad of Josh, Matt, and Sam, Aimee, and Luke, Cameron, Ryan, Jamie, and Amber,...

On April 18, 2023, peacefully surrounded by family, at Christchurch Hospital. Dearly loved wife of the late Frank, dearly loved mother and mother-in-law of Wendy and Luke, Vicki and Craig, and Julie and Craig. Dearly loved sister of Ivon. Sister and ...

On April 14, 2023, passed away peacefully with loving family by her side at Wesley Care, aged 84 years. Dearly loved mother of Jonathan, Rosalind, and Marion, mother-in-law of Jane, Chris, and Ra. Cherished sister of the late Elizabeth, and Chris. De...

(WW2 Naval Veteran, 1941-1945 Atlantic/Pacific Theatres): On April 18, 2023, aged 101 years. Dearly loved husband for 70 years of the late Joyce, loved father and father-in-law of the late Patricia Bainbridge, Pauline and David Bennison (Canberra), a...

(formerly of Blenheim, Mt Maunganui, and Timaru): On Saturday, April 15, 2023, peacefully at home in Lyttelton, surrounded by his shipping memorabilia, and beloved cats. …and when we go back to the sea, whether it is to sail or to watch it we ar...

On April 3, 2023, peacefully at Nurse Maude Hospice, aged 68 years. Dearly loved husband of Gail, much loved father and father-in-law of Katie and Brian (Australia), Desmond and Kylie, and Amanda and Patrick. Adored grandad of Emma, and Josh; Bonnie,...

On April 11, 2023, peacefully at Christchurch Hospital with family by her side, aged 80 years. Dearly loved wife of Peter, in their 60th year of marriage. Loved and loving Mum and mother-in-law of Murray and Maree; Kathryn and Alan; and Greg and Step...

On Sunday, April 16, 2023, aged 95 years. Dearly loved husband of the late Shirley Dickson, for 64 years.  Loved and respected father and father-in-law of Lynne and Rex, Sandra and Dave, and Gary and Iris. Special Grandad of Hamish, Campbell, Jeanet...

On April 18, 2023, passed away at Bupa Bethesda Care Home, after a courageous battle, with loved ones by her side, aged 69 years. Dearly loved wife of Cor. Special mum to Brenda.  Special thanks to all the staff and management at Bethesda for the wo...

On April 15, 2023, peacefully at The Village Palms Retirement Village, aged 91 years. Much loved sister of Basil, and the late Peter, John, Dorothy, Margery, and Barbara. Much loved aunt of all her nieces and nephews. Rest in peace Special than...

On April 12, 2023, Peacefully at Nurse Maude Hospice, with family by her side. Loving and devoted wife of the late Stuart, cherished mum and mother-in-law of Sharyn and Steve, Geoff and Sue, and Andrea and Dave, loved nana of Jessica, Alex, Jarrod, H...

On  April 16, 2023, peacefully at Christchurch Hospital.  Beloved and loving mother and mother-in-law of Christopher and Maria, Nicholas and Susannah, Matthew and Amy, Alexandra (Dais) and Rory, much loved grandmother of Penny, Michael, and Victori...

Passed away at home on April 10, 2023, aged 64 years. Much loved and loving wife and best friend of Nigel. She will be missed enormously by her sons and their wives, Mike and Cori, Richard and Jenn, and Simon and April. An adoring and generous Nan, c...