Obituaries
Nancy Roscoe LOWERY
16/12/2024
On December 16, 2024, at Bupa Parklands, aged 96 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Douglas Lowery. Wonderful Mum and mother-in-law of Margaret, Ian and Maree, Graeme (deceased), David (deceased) and Sian, Peter and Lynne. Adored Gran of Clare and ...
Peter ‘Spoon' Murray CONE
11/12/2024
Passed away peacefully at home in Cheviot, on December 11, 2024, aged 76 years. Dearly loved husband and best friend of Linda. Sincere thanks to Cheviot Medical Centre, and District Nurses for their care and support. Donations to the Cheviot Cancer S...
Johanna “Anne” Margaretha FINCH
13/12/2024
Passed away surrounded by her loving family at 11.40pm, on Friday, December 13, 2024, in her 100th year. Beloved mother and mother-in-law of Esther and Phil, Rob and Kim, Yvonne, Faith and Jeff, Annette, Peter, and the late Mary-Anne, and Grace. Trea...
Stuart Robert KITCHEN
13/12/2024
On December 13, 2024, passed away at Holmwood Rest Home after a long illness, aged 88 years. Dearly loved husband of May, loved father of Kate, step-father of Tania, Paul, and Angela, and a grandfather and great-grandfather. Special thanks to the sta...
Barbara Marie MACKENZIE
12/11/2024
Passed away peacefully, on November 12 ,2024, aged 86 years. Dearly loved wife of Fin, devoted mother of Jane, Gerald, and Simon (deceased). Cherished grandmother of Fionnuala, Sarah, Hugh, Molly, Laura, Niamh, and Stella. Barbara will be remembered ...
Phyllis Lyon HOUSTON
02/12/2024
Passed away peacefully in her sleep, at Bethesda Care Home, on December 2, 2024, aged 82 years. Dearly loved wife and best friend of Mark for 64 years, loved and cherished mother and mother-in-law of Geoff and Christine, Neil and Karen, Lynda (deceas...
John Leslie DOAK
08/12/2024
On Sunday, December 8, 2024, peacefully, at Christchurch Hospital, aged 96 years. Loved husband of the late Valmai, and the late Alison, loved Dad and father-in-law of Stephen and Julie, Jill and the late Geoff, adored Grandad of Christopher and Jule...
Patricia ‘Trish’ May HUGHES
06/12/2024
On Friday, December 6, 2024, peacefully, surrounded by loved ones, after a long battle, aged 63 years. Precious wife and best pal of Tom for 35 years, loved aunt of Lottie, beloved sister-in-law of Hilda and Ian, loved sister, colleague, and friend t...
David William CLEGHORN
09/12/2024
On December 9, 2024, passed away peacefully at Christchurch Hospital, surrounded by his family, aged 87 years. Dearly loved husband of Judith, much loved father and father-in-law of Roger and Margaret, Gary and Tracey, and Peter and Moira, loved Po...
Nicholas “Ham” Robert HAMILTON
Passed away peacefully, aged 50 years. Cherished husband and best friend of Megan for 24 years, much loved Dad of James, Poppi, and Maggie, treasured son of Robyn and the late Ian, and much loved brother and brother-in-law of Dallas and Di, and Scott...
Joshua Kelvin “Josh” NASH
06/12/2024
On December 6, 2024, passed away unexpectedly, aged 38 years. Deeply loved partner and best friend of Tash, adored Dad of Tristan, Conner, Harlem, Everleigh, and Cole. Dearly loved son of Kelvin and Marlene, and a cherished brother of Kelly, Melissa,...
Anthony John ‘Tony’ SYKES
14/11/2024
Passed away peacefully on November 14, 2024, aged 83 years. Dearly loved father of Paul, and Richard, father-in-law of Melissa, and Aldene, and much loved Grandad of Hudson, Will, and Dionizia. Former husband of Valerie, and loving companion of Cathe...
Beverly Christine JACKSON
09/12/2024
On December 9, 2024, peacefully at her home, with her family present, aged 71 years. Very much loved wife of the late Ian, dearly loved mother and mother-in-law of Jeremy, Kimberlee, Melanie and Stephen, devoted grandmother and Nan, to her grandchild...
Andrew Douglas FINDLAY
28/11/2024
On November 28, 2024, suddenly yet peacefully, at Christchurch Hospital, aged 82 years. Dearly loved and treasured husband of Diane, much loved father and father-in-law of Peter and Colleen, Elisabeth and Darryl, and Tanya. Proud Granddad Andrew of J...
Harold “Harry” Logan GLASS
04/12/2024
Passed away at Ilam Lifecare, on December 4, 2024, with his loving wife by his side, aged 90 years. Loved husband and soulmate of Margaret since they were both 18 years old. Treasured Dad of Andrew, and Alister and Judy, loved Grandad of Robbie. He w...
Alma Mary DRAIN
06/12/2024
On Friday, December 6, 2024, peacefully at Christchurch Hospital, aged 90 years. Dearly loved wife of Colin for 69 years, and loving mother and mother-in-law of Tracey and Andrew, Jason and Tina, and Quentin and Leti. Greatly loved Nanna of Holly, Sa...
Ian Edward McPHEAT
02/12/2024
On December 2, 2024, peacefully passed away, aged 92 years, widower of June (60 years), dearly loved father and father-in-law of Greg and Gaye(deceased) (Wellington), Chris and Anne (Manapouri), and Tony and Jo, much loved grandpa of Ben and Brooke...
Nola FANTHAM
04/12/2024
On December 4, 2024, unexpectedly, at Christchurch Hospital, with Denise by her side, aged 88 years. Loved wife of the late Bill, much loved mother and mother-in-law of Denise and Chris Rowe, Daryle, Mark (deceased) and Louise, Graham and Debbie. Pro...
John David BROWN
06/12/2024
(formerly of Scargill, and Mossburn), On Friday, December 6, 2024, at home in Amberley, after a short illness, aged 84 years. Loved husband of Caryl for 53 years, loved Dad and father-in-law of Chris and Jackie, Al and Mel, Ray and Victoria, adored G...
Tuipala “Tui” COURTIER
29/11/2024
On Friday, November 29, 2024, peacefully at Christchurch Hospital, with family by her side, aged 56 years. Much loved wife of Neil, adored Mum of Jennifer, and Step-Mum to Anthony, Darryl, and Chase, loved baby sister of her 12 siblings, and special ...



















