Obituaries

On Sunday, January 5, 2025, surrounded by loving family, aged 78 years. Much loved husband and soulmate of Carol, treasured father and father-in-law of Richard and Kerry, Nicky and Tamati, adored Grandad of Noah, Aidan, Riley, and Brodie. Messages ma...

On Saturday, December 28, 2024, at Christchurch Hospital, aged 94 years. Loving husband of Mary Estelle for 68 years, loving father of Rosemary, Jeffrey, Cathryn, John, Philippa, and Annemarie, father-in-law of Kevin, Andrea, Colin, Natalie, Ross, an...

On Monday, December 30, 2024, peacefully, at Edith Cavell Lifecare, Christchurch, aged 94 years. Loved wife of the late Geoff, loved Mum and mother-in-law of Gaynor and Colin, John, Wayne and Leona, Brett and Janice and the late Karen, adored Nana of...

HAYES, June Elva, On Monday, December 30, 2024, peacefully at Holly Lea, with her family by her side, in her 107th year. Devoted wife of the late Denis, cherished mother of Ann, and the late Kirk, much loved mother-in-law of the late Bill, and lovin...

Our beloved wife, Mum and Nana passed peacefully at home surrounded by family, on Christmas Eve 2024, aged 75 years. After a rough few years, battling a number of health issues, the fight has now come to an end. Dearly love wife of Charlie, loving Mu...

On December 27, 2024, peacefully at home, surrounded by her loving family, aged 57 years. Loved wife of Douglas, loved and devoted Mum of Bryce, and Rhiannon, loved sister of Rhonda and her family, and a loyal companion to Lily.  Many thanks to the ...

Passed away on December 23, 2024, aged 82 years. Dearly loved wife, and very best friend of Richard (Dick) Kitto for the past 59 years. Much loved mother and mother-in-law of Lisa and Mark Tinning, Sharon and Tahu Loper, and Mike Kitto. Much loved gr...

Peacefully, surrounded by family, on December 27, 2024, aged 86 years. Dearly loved husband of the late Elvie, much loved father and father-in-law of Kevin (deceased), Steve and Vicky, Craig and Gemma, and Julie-Ann. A proud Grandad of his grandchild...

On December 25, 2024, peacefully at Holmwood - Rangiora Lifecare, aged 102 years. Beloved husband of Maria, much loved father and father-in-law of Alex and Tracy, and Petra, loved Grootvader of Brianna and Willem. Many thanks to the team at Holmwood ...

PITT, Joyce May: Peacefully in her sleep, on December 26, 2024, aged 100 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Keith, much loved mother and mother-in-law of Graeme and Toni, and Dianne, and a much loved grandmother and great-grandmother. Messages may ...

On December 19, 2024, passed away peacefully at Christchurch Hospital. Dearly loved sister and sister-in-law of Brian, Patrick, and Betty (all deceased), Tony (deceased) and Trish, Jenny and David (deceased) Kevin, Marcella and Anh. A much loved aunt...

On December 23, 2024, peacefully at home surrounded by family and friends, aged 75 years. Devoted and most loveable husband and best friend of Kay, dearly loved Dad and father-in-law of Craig and Sharon, and Nigel and Elisha, father of the heart of L...

On December 20, 2024, passed away peacefully at Christchurch Hospital with family by her side. Dearly loved wife of Phil, much loved mother and mother-in-law of Benny, Sky and Ben, and loved step-mother of Gethin. Adored Nana of Amelia, and Josie. ...

On Friday, December 20, 2024, peacefully, at St. John of God, aged 60 years. Loved wife of Steve, loved Mum and mother-in-law of Hamish and Rochelle, Louise and Paul, special Nan of Matilda, Angus, Harry, Emmie, and Pippa, loved daughter of Mick and ...

On December 17, 2024, Janice passed away in Christchurch Hospital. She will be missed deeply by her one and only granddaughter Shannyn (her words), and her extended family and friends. “She is going home for Christmas to be with the rest of her ...

On Thursday, December 19, 2024, peacefully, at Christchurch Hospital, aged 68 years. Loved husband and soul mate of Diane for 47 years, loved Dad of Josh, and Harry, loved brother of Sonia, and brother-in-law of Debby and Pete, Steven and Karina, and...

On December 14, 2024, passed away peacefully at home, aged 70 years. Dearly loved husband of Kong, much loved father of Tania, Nick, Jacqui, Samantha (deceased), Alex, Charlie, Jazz, Jack, and Samuel, a treasured grandfather of his many grandchildren...

On Tuesday, December 10, 2024, peacefully passed away at Christchurch Hospital, aged 88 years. Treasured husband of Shirley, loved Dad and father-in-law of Jeanette and Kazu, Ian and Yan Ping, Tina and Andrew, adored Gon Gon and Ye Ye of Rikki, Leon,...

On December 17, 2024, peacefully at Nurse Maude Hospice, following a short illness, aged 88 years. Dearly loved wife of Bruce for 65 years, much loved mother of Rob (Australia), and Heather, proud and adored Nanna of Shaye and Siahny (Australia), and...

On December 11, 2024, passed away unexpectedly in his sleep at home, in Kaiapoi, aged 84 years. Dearly loved husband of Julie for 61 years. Much loved father and father-in-law of Raewyn and Richard, and Kathryn and Joe, adored Poppa to Henry, and Ha...