Obituaries

On January 28, 2025, peacefully with family at her side, aged 78 years. Beloved wife of the late David, loved mother and mother-in-law of Philippa and Mark, James and Meg, loved grandmother of Hannah; Shylo, Bailey, and Scout, loved Great-Grandma of ...

On January 30, 2025, peacefully at Christchurch Hospital, aged 58 years. Much loved husband of Rochelle, dearly loved Dad of Marlon, and Levi. Loved brother of Tania, and loved uncle of Awhina, Kylee, and Lisa. A special thank you to the carers at St...

On January 30, 2025, passed away peacefully at Holly Lea, aged 95 years. Dearly loved husband of the late Sally, much loved father and father-in-law of Alastair and Sarah, Thomas and Leslie, and Anna and William. Loved Pop of all his grandchildren. L...

Passed away at Addington Gardens Care Centre, on January 29, 2025, aged 64 years. Cherished and loved husband of Rose (née Ifopo), treasured and loved father and friend of Solomona (Josiah), loved Granddad of Cass, and Toby, dearly loved son and fri...

On Saturday, January 25, 2025, peacefully at home, surrounded by family, aged 73 years. Much loved husband of Dale, loved father and father-in-law of Christiaan, Kirsty and David, and The G-Dad of Hannah, Ciara, Michaela, and Jack. Messages may be ad...

Peacefully on Tuesday evening, January 28, 2025, aged 85 years. Dearly loved wife of the late John. Much loved Mum and mother-in-law of Wayne, Carolyn and Paul, Steven and Justine, and Richard and Stacey. Much loved Gran of Angela and Daniel, Brad, B...

On January 17, 2025, at Annaliese Haven Rest Home, Kaiapoi, aged 79 years. Trish worked many years as a librarian at Christ’s College. She was the eldest daughter of Ham and Rima Smith. Trish was much loved by her sister Cushla, brothers Prof. Tony...

On Friday, January 24, 2025, in Nelson Hospital surrounded by her family. Partner of David Shipley, loved mother of Derek, and Kerry, sister of Lynne, and John, grandmother, aunty and friend to many. Respected sportswoman. Messages may be addressed t...

On January 23, 2025, passed away in Christchurch, surrounded by family. Beloved mother of Nicole, and Thomas. Much loved sister of Patrick, Anthony, Philip, Nigel Jr., Karl, the late André, Jacqui, Sharon, and Girda. Adored daughter of Kathleen and ...

At his home on Sunday, December 8, 2024, after months dancing with cancer, the music stopped. Grant, his husband and partner of 26 years, was with him as the lights were dimmed. Russel will continue to shine brightly in the hearts of his niece Samant...

Passed away peacefully on Monday, January 20, 2025, aged 96 years. Dearly beloved wife of the late George. Loved mother and mother-in-law of Graham and Heather, and Ian. Adored Grandma of Laura, and Stephen, and Great-Grandma of Tom, Charlie, Elodie ...

On January 21, 2025, peacefully at Ngaio Marsh Retirement Village, aged 87 years. Loved husband of the late Jill, dearly loved father and father-in-law of Jo, Susan and Roger, Alison and Tony, Stephanie and Pete, beloved Pop of Amy-Louise, and Hannah...

Suddenly, at Christchurch Hospital, on Wednesday, January 22, 2025, aged 73 years. Loved husband and soulmate of Janice, much adored Dad of Vicki, and Sarah, much loved father-in-law of Andrew, treasured Granddad of Maxwell, Andre, and Leo, and a che...

On the morning of Tuesday, January 21, 2025, peacefully in her sleep, aged 44 years. Loved wife and best friend of Warrick, adored Mum of Alex, Grace, and Ben. Loved daughter of Trish, and Tim (USA), sister of Chad, loved aunty to Isobel, Sophie and ...

1 October 1940 - 26 January 2025. Passed peacefully at Arvida Ilam, aged 84 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Dr Donald MacNeill, cherished mother and mother-in-law of Andrew and Becky, Kate and Colin, Hamish and Sonya, Bianca and Andrew, dearly l...

On January 17, 2025, peacefully at Lady Wigram Retirement Village, surrounded by family, aged 89 years. Dearly loved husband of Margaret for 64 years, loved father and father-in-law of Sue, Jan and Phil, Chris and Carleen, treasured grandfather of St...

On January 21, 2025, passed away unexpectedly, but peacefully at home, aged 78 years. Dearly loved husband of the late Jude, much loved Dad and father-in-law of Charmaine and Brent, Tane (deceased), and Richard and Tracey, treasured Grandad of Isla. ...

On Sunday, January 26, 2025, suddenly at home, aged 74 years. Devoted wife and best friend of Jim, dearly loved mother and mother-in-law of Mark and Leanne, Andrea and Cameron Stewart, and Simon and Nicky, Nana of Grace, Emily, and Isaac. A much love...

On January 24, 2025, passed away peacefully at Christchurch Hospital, aged 92 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Syd, and the late Clem, dearly loved mother and mother-in-law of Cathrine and the late Bruce, Sally and Roy, Justine and the late Paul,...

Passed away peacefully on January 3, 2025, in Christchurch, in her 100th year. Dearly loved and caring wife of the late Maxwell. Treasured Mum and Mum-in-law of Naomi and Evan, Julia and Stephen, Priscilla and Peter, Paul and Sandra, and Mark and Mel...