Obituaries
Donald EVANS
08/02/2023
(Formerly of Windsor Hotel, Christchurch): On Wednesday, February 8, 2023, peacefully at Nurse Maude Hospice, in Christchurch, aged 78 years. Dearly loved son of Vera and Jim (both deceased), and brother and brother-in-law of Brian (deceased) and Hea...
Brian John GILES
10/02/2023
Of Canterbury: Passed away at Burwood Hospital in the company of his two daughters Jay and Sarah on Friday, February 10, 2023, aged 81 years. Brian is “Dad/Bri” to Juanita (Jay), and Sarah, Friend and father-in-law of Bede, Grandad to Luisa, Ja...
Novena (Joy) Joy AITKEN
05/02/2023
On February 5, 2023, Joy passed away peacefully in her sleep at Burlington Village, surrounded by her loving family, aged 90 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Ray, special and caring mother of Sue (deceased), and Denise. Admired and treasured Gram...
Marion (Jean) J IVES
04/02/2023
On Saturday February 4, 2023, peacefully at Diana Isaac Village, in her 98th year. Loved wife of the late Doug, loved Mum and mother-in-law of John and Cathy (Cromwell), Marion and Barry, much loved Grandma of Kerry and Lisa, and Hayden, special Grea...
Diane Lynne NELSON
09/02/2023
On February 9, 2023, passed away peacefully at Strathean House, after a long journey, aged 70 years. Dearly loved wife of Brent, much loved mother and mother-in-law of Jodie and Jonathon Eather (Australia), Leah, and Kyle. Loved grandma of Cameron, C...
Helen Beryl COUTTS
01/02/2023
Of Christchurch formally of Alexandra.
Passed away at Wesley Care on February 1, 2023, in her 91st year. Loved wife of the late Alan Coutts, and his family Greg and Wendy, and Mike. Daughter of Julius* and Alice* Geddes, a much loved sister and si...
Jennifer (Jenny) Frances GRAY
04/02/2023
On February 4, 2023, passed away peacefully at Anthony Wilding Hospital, aged 65 years. Dearly loved wife of Christopher, dearly loved daughter of the late Frank and Sylvia King, much loved sister and sister-in-law of Peter and Lyndsay King, much l...
Juliet Constance BARKER
06/02/2023
On February 6, 2023, peacefully at Merivale Retirement Village, aged 87 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Stephen, much loved mother and mother-in-law of Paul and Karen, Rachel and Mark, John (deceased) and Sarah, Kate and Paddy, loved Granny of E...
Helen Lytle MILLS
02/02/2023
It is with heavy hearts and much sadness that on February 2, 2023, at Christchurch Hospital, a day after her 86th birthday, our darling treasured mum passed away. Loved wife of the late Gavin, much cherished and adored mum and mother-in-law Kerin and...
Cyril James PENGELLY
02/02/2023
On February 2, 2023, at Christchurch Hospital, aged 91 years. Dearly loved husband of Caroline. A much loved father, grandfather, uncle and friend to many. Special thanks to the doctors and nurses at Christchurch Hospital for the outstanding care giv...
Jolene Anne FITZHARRIS
31/01/2023
(formally Nolet):
On January 31, 2023, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family at Karadean Court Rest Home, Oxford, aged 84 years. Dearly loved wife of the late John,
much loved mother of Peter and Sisi, Nicola and Reiner, Gregory and D...
Cora Cecelia DAVEY
01/02/2023
On Wednesday, February 1, 2023, peacefully at home, after a short illness, aged 92 years. Loved wife of the late Fred Senior, loved Mum and mother-in-law of Liz and Bruce, Greg and Kim, Fred Junior (deceased) and Sharon, loving Gran Cora, Grandma, an...
William (Bill) John CHALK
01/02/2023
On February 1, 2023, peacefully with family at his side, aged 75 years. Dearly loved husband of Gloria for 49 years, and a much loved father and father-in-law of Fleur and Blair. A dearly loved son of the late Bert and Nance, a loved brother of Pam C...
Kenneth (Ken) Edward HAND
30/01/2023
On Monday, January 30, 2023, peacefully, at home with family, aged 79 years. Loved husband and best friend of Ruth for 59 years, best father, father-in-law, Grandad and Great-Grandad of Stephen and Aurelia, Matt and Mileesa, Marliegh, Micah, Tom and ...
Leonard (Len) Arthur CLARKE
24/01/2023
On January 24, 2023, at Lady Wigram Retirement Village, after a long, brave battle, in his 83rd year. Loving husband of Janice, much loved father of Felicity and partner Julian, and the late Andrew, dearly loved grandad of Bridget, and Megan. Loved a...
Walter Benjamin ADAMS
29/01/2023
formerly Zeehandelaar: On January 29, 2023, at Christchurch Hospital, aged 94 years. Beloved husband of Margaret for nearly 60 years, much loved father and father-in-law of Yvonne and Robin, Geoff and Stephanie. Cherished Grandad of Andrew and Emma, ...
Callum Wilson MACDONALD
29/01/2023
On Sunday, January 29, 2023, aged 18 years. Treasured son of Darryl and Leonie, hearty big brother of Eli and Bonnie. Much loved grandson of Henry (deceased) and Linda, and Alister and Adrienne. Adored by his many aunties, uncles, cousins, mates and ...
Leanne Maree MELBYE
24/01/2023
It is with great sadness we announce Leanne’s passing on Tuesday, January 24, 2023, aged 57 years. Loved wife of Nigel, incredible Mum of Charlotte, Anna, and Natasha, and doting Nana of Oscar, and Darcie.
The harmony’s gone,
The rhythm rem...
Kevin Arthur FRICKER
24/01/2023
On January 24, 2023, at Nurse Maude Hospice with family by his side, aged 75 years. Dearly loved husband of Sheila, much loved father of Adam, Turi, Traci, and Abbie and step-father of Kate, Anna, and Sarah, a treasured grandfather of all his grandch...
Aaron William Terrence CARD
23/01/2023
On January 23, 2023, suddenly at Christchurch Hospital, aged 51 years. Loved husband of Shona, loved and adored father of Ash, Zach, Ella, Finn, Kyan, Jamie, and Holly. Much loved son of Val and the late Terry, brother of Graeme, Lillybeth, Natalie,...