Obituaries

Joy Carolyn FARRINGTON

11/02/2025
On February 11, 2025, tragically taken, aged 77 years. Dearly loved mother and mother-in-law of Sacha and Paul, Adrian and Lis, proud and loving Nan of Evie, Lila, Lucy, and Matilda, and much loved partner of Doug. Special thanks to the Hanmer Spring...
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Jim WADDELL

07/02/2025
On February 7, 2025, passed away at Christchurch Hospital, aged 80 years. Loved husband of the late Anne, much loved father and father-in-law of William and Susan, Hamish and Kay, loved 'Grandad Jim' of Sonya, and Gemma. Loved brother and brother-in-...
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Kevin Gerard BRADLEY

10/02/2025
On Monday, February 10, 2025, peacefully at home, aged 73 years, surrounded by his family. Loved Dad and father-in-law of Jeremy and Blake, Nick and Racheal, Chris, Lance and Brylee, loved Grandad of Jackson, Wes, and Vienna, respected friend and for...
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William Gavin “Gavin” McCONE

10/02/2025
On February 10, 2025, died peacefully at Ngaio Marsh Retirement Village, aged 93 years. Much loved husband of Margaret for 63 years, much loved father and father-in-law of Annie, Dave and Lianne, loved Grandad of William, and Grace. Loved and respect...
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Keith William JOHNSTON

11/02/2025
On February 11, 2025, Keith passed away peacefully after a long illness, at Christchurch Hospital, aged 77 years. Loved husband and best friend of Pam, loved father and father-in-law of Andree and Nigel, Fiona and Rob, and Euan. Much loved Grandad of...
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William "Bill" Maurice MALLOCH

09/02/2025
On Sunday, February 9, 2025, passed away peacefully at Windsorcare, in his 80th year. Much loved and devoted husband of Diane for 58 years, much loved Dad of Tracy, Richard, Julie, and their partners, much loved Grandad of James, and Brandon; Hanna, ...
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Alastair Wayne FALLOON

07/02/2025
On Friday, February 7, 2025, peacefully with family by his side, aged 76 years. Dearly loved partner of Helen, and husband of the late Diane, loved father and father-in-law of Rebecca and Tim, Mark and Jycinda, Andrew and Bex, adored Grandad of Ameli...
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Shirley Maureen HICKEY

07/02/2025
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...
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George Stewart McKAY

07/02/2025
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,...
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William Joseph ‘Bill’ ALLISON

02/02/2025
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...
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William John Keith ‘Bill’ JONES

03/02/2025
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, ...
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Nancy Isabell Amy CROWLEY

02/02/2025
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 ...
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Judith Betty ‘Judy’ DOBBY

03/02/2025
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...
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Alexander James (Jim) McGUIRE

04/02/2025
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...
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Margot Patricia BECK

03/02/2025
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...
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David Francis NEWSTEAD

01/02/2025
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...
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Errol George RICHARDS

27/01/2025
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 ...
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Robert 'Bruce' Bruce MAW

01/02/2025
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...
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Elaine Joy FENTON

02/02/2025
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...
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Jennifer Lyndsay ASHWORTH

25/01/2025
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...
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