Obituaries

Formerly of Allandale and Governors Bay - Passed away peacefully on March 14, 2023, at Christchurch Hospital, aged 96 years. Loved son of the late Robert and Hilda Allan, loved brother and brother-in-law of the late Peggy and Clayton, the late Keith ...

On March 17, 2023, at Christchurch Hospital, aged 68 years. Loving and dearly loved father of Jess, and grandfather of Jax, much loved son of the late Margaret and Dick Hockley, loved brother and brother-in-law of Jude and Iain and the late Pauline a...

On March 16, 2023, as the result of an accident, aged 27 years. Beloved best mate and soulmate of Shannon, adored youngest son of Ray and Cecilia, little bro of Mike and Fran, Greg and Lucy, special uncle of Christopher, Madelyn, and baby Whitaker, l...

On Thursday March 16, 2023, peacefully at Bethesda Care Home, aged 78 years. Loved wife of Tony for 54 years, loved aunt, and friend to many. Messages may be addressed to The Family of the late Cecily Shanks, c/- PO Box 39001, Christchurch 8545. In l...

On March 15, 2023, passed away surrounded by his loving family at Christchurch Hospital, aged 93 years. Dearly loved husband of Nicky, much loved father and father-in-law of Bridget and Mike Mee, Ginny and Dan Rutledge, David and Fiona, and Antony an...

Passed away at Rosewood Care Home on Tuesday, March 14, 2023, aged 77 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Bob, much loved Mum of Jeff, and Donna. Messages may be addressed to The Family of the late Joan Cunningham, c/- PO Box 39001, Christchurch 854...

Passed away unexpectedly at home, on Monday, March 13, 2023, aged 84 years. Beloved wife of William for 57 years, cherished sister of Lesley, and Mavis, much loved Mum and mother-in-law of Andrew and Donna, and Geoffrey, Grandma of Lachie, a good fri...

On March 13, 2023, peacefully at Ilam Lifecare, in her 96th year.  Devoted wife of the late Yok Che Ng, loving mother of Yin Yee Ng, Hoy Wai Ng (deceased), Po Yee Ng, and Sok Yee Ng.  Loving grandmother and great-grandmother, and mother-in-law.  M...

On March 4, 2023, passed away peacefully at Christchurch Hospital. Loved and cherished husband of San Choy, loved and respected father and father-in- law of Bruce and Glenys, Graham and Emmie, Robin and Alison, Stephen and Deborah, and Angelina. Ador...

On March 7, 2023, in Christchurch, peacefully after a brave battle.  Dearly loved husband and best friend of Teresa, dearly loved son of Monica and Ces Newman (both deceased), loved brother of Susan (deceased) and Geoff Robinson, brother and mate of...

On March 12, 2023, at Nurse Maude Hospice, after a short illness, aged 66 years.  Steve was dearly loved by Margaret (Maggie), Alex and Kate, Tony (deceased), Carol and Grant, Helen and Ian, Trish and Mark, and their families. Special thanks to ever...

On March 9, 2023, peacefully at Burwood Hospital, aged 70 years, with his family by his side. Loving Dad of Anna and Tom, father-in-law of Tim and Kate, and Pop of Sophie, Ollie, Ruby, and Bertie. Loved brother of Jan, Beth, and Anne. Special thanks...

On March 11, 2023, peacefully with her daughter by her side at Amberley Rest Home, aged 93 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Dave, loved mother and mother-in-law of Geoff and Belinda, Raewyn and Malcolm Jenkins, and Jim and Jackie, treasured grand...

Peacefully, surrounded by family, in Christchurch, aged 81 years. Much loved husband of Ann, and loved dad of Dean, and Scott. Adored grandad of James and Dani, and Brayden; and Mikayla and Steve, and a proud great-grandad of Tyler, Cairo, and Tahlia...

On March 8, 2023, passed away after a courageous battle with cancer, aged 74 years. Dearly loved wife of Bruce, much loved mother of Rebecca, Doug, George, and Anna, a loved mother-in-law, and treasured Nana of her nine grandchildren. Messages may be...

Passed away at Nurse Maude Hospice, on March 6, 2023, with his loving wife, and family by his side, aged 68 years. Beloved husband and soulmate of Lynne, for 50 years, cherished dad of Justin, and Mandy, and father-in-law of Bronwyn, and Damien, gran...

Suddenly, and unexpectedly at home, in Christchurch, on March 6, 2023, aged 65 years. Much loved husband and soulmate of Donna. Loved dad of Kelsie (UK), and loved dad and best mate of Sean. Dearly loved big brother of Margaret and Russell, and a muc...

Sadly, passed at Christchurch Hospital, on March 1, 2023, after losing her brave fight with cancer, aged 31 years.  Dearly loved wife of Scott, Mum of Mason.  Daughter of Leita Joy, and Andrew and Katherine Webster, sister and sister-in-law of Lewi...

On March 5, 2023, passed away suddenly, aged 61 years.  Dearly loved husband of Whiti, much loved father and father-in-law of Cilla and Dave, and Samuel, much loved poppa of Noah, Tama, and Manakore. “Always in our hearts” Special thanks t...

(MBE): Passed away peacefully at Diana Isaac Village, Christchurch, on March 2, 2023, aged 91 years. Beloved husband of the late Rae, much loved father and father-in-law of John (Australia), Chris and Terry Ekstrom (Australia), Glyn and Birgit (Chris...