Obituaries
Dorreen Batstone WALLIS
31/05/2025
Peacefully passed away at Elmswood Village on Saturday, May 31, 2025, aged 90 years. Beloved wife of Murray, much loved mother of Delwyn, and Letitia, mother-in-law of Michael, and Martin, proud and devoted grandmother of Amelia, and Brendan; Jordan,...
Anne Margaret WOOLLEY
01/06/2025
On Sunday, June 1, 2025, peacefully, at St. Allisa, surrounded by family, aged 78 years. Loved Mum and mother-in-law of Scott, Michael and Amanda, Phillip and Rebecca, Melissa, Sarah and Simon, adored Granny of Rick, Cullyn, Cheyenne, Carlos, Joseph,...
Grace CURRIE
28/05/2025
On May 28, 2025, at Christchurch Hospital, aged 93 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Chris, loved mother and mother-in-law of Elizabeth, Geoff and Hillary, and Peter. Much loved Granny Grace of Lachlan, Charlotte, William, and Georgina. Messages m...
Peter John CRONE
02/06/2025
On Monday, June 2, 2025, peacefully at Nurse Maude Hospital, aged 78 years. Dearly loved husband of Annette, and much loved father and father-in-law of Tracey and Nicholas Tyler, Lisa and Andrew Stevenson, and Joanna and Mike King. Beloved Poppa of O...
Denise Josephine DUCKWORTH
25/06/2025
On June 25, 2025, peacefully at Springlands Lifestyle Village, aged 97 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Henry. Loved and loving mother and mother-in-law of Kevin and Jennifer (Wellington), Tim S.M. (Wellington), Gerard and Terri Anne (Brisbane), ...
David William MERCER
25/05/2025
On May 25, 2025, passed away unexpectedly at Christchurch Hospital. Dearly loved husband of Lyn, cherished father of Ryan, and Luke. Much loved brother and brother-in-law of Susan and John, Robert and Debbie, and a loved uncle and great-uncle to hi...
Anthony John REID
26/05/2025
On Monday, May 26, 2025, aged 63. Much loved husband of Karen and father to Adam(deceased), Donovan and Constance. Loved and cherished by his siblings, Mark, Leanne, Rebecca, Michelle, Nicola and Jonathon.
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Pauleen Margaret TAIT
29/05/2025
On Thursday, May 29, 2025, passed away peacefully in Christchurch, surrounded by family. Dearly loved wife of the late George. Loved mother and mother-in-law of Lynda, Mark and Lee, Brent and Leanne, and the late Garry. Beloved Nana of Amanda, Kerrie...
Margaret Jenifer CLARK
29/05/2025
On Thursday, May 29, 2025, peacefully, at home, aged 82 years. Loved wife of Nigel for 61 years, loved Mum and mother-in-law of Nichola, Mike and Lynne, Hamish and Beverly, loved Perfy of Henry, Charlotte, Jack, Jacqui, and James. Messages may be add...
William ‘Bill’ Nicol MacDONALD
25/06/2025
On June 25, 2025, peacefully at St Allisa Rest Home, aged 100 years. Dearly loved husband of the late Muriel, much loved Dad of Mervyn and Deanna, Terry and Yanjuan, Teresa and Brian, loved Grandad and great-grandad, and loved brother of Peter. Speci...
Valerie Vera Maud “Val” COOK
21/05/2025
On Wednesday, May 21, 2025, passed away peacefully in Burwood Hospital, aged 82 years. Dearly loved and devoted wife of Barrie for 59 years. Much loved mother and mother-in-law of Justin and Anneke, and Marcus and Emily. Cherished ‘Nanny/Nanna Val...
Jennifer Anne MACKAY
25/05/2025
On May 25, 2025, passed away peacefully at Christchurch Hospital with family by her side, aged 69 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Alan (AJ), much loved mother of Dale, Lisa and Chris, and Nathan and Lucy. Cherished Nana Jen of Callum, Bede, and ...
Johannes Antonie “Anton” SWART
21/05/2025
Passed away peacefully on Wednesday, May 21, 2025, surrounded by family, aged 55 years. Dearly loved husband of Linda, and respected father of Christi, Petro, and Isa, and proud father-in-law of Ansen. Anton is loved and treasured by his grandchildre...
Edward George “Ted” PERRY
20/05/2025
Passed away at home, on Tuesday, May 20, 2025, aged 97 years. Beloved husband of the late Rosemary, much loved father and father-in-law of Richard and Julia Perry, and Susan and Robert Allison. Adored by his grandchildren William, Edward, Alexandra, ...
Douglas “Doug” McCAMMON
16/05/2025
Passed away peacefully on Friday, May 16, 2025, aged 86 years. Much loved husband of Ann, devoted father of Tracy, and respected father-in-law of Rod. Doug was the last surviving brother of Des, and Brian, and cherished son of Nellie and Andrew. A tr...
Roy David BRIDGMAN
22/05/2025
On May 22, 2025, tragically taken as the result of an accident, aged 68 years. Dearly loved husband of Lynne (née Bell), much loved father and father-in-law of Amber and Dixon, Courtney and Matt, adored Papa of Pyper, and Ali; Zak, and Ollie, loved ...
Noel Ernest CARTER
25/05/2025
Passed away peacefully at home, with family beside him, on Sunday May 25, 2025, aged 90 years. Much loved husband and carer of Lillian, dearly loved Dad, Granddad, Great-Granddad, uncle, and a friend to many. Messages may be addressed to: The family ...
Tania Kim JARVIS
21/05/2025
On May 21, 2025, aged 56 years. The Jarvis family sadly announce the passing of our gorgeous girl, Tarns. Our shining star and earth angel is now a heavenly angel, shining her guiding light on us all from above. Adored Mum of Will, Molly, and Maisy, ...
Stephen Craig FLEMING
23/05/2025
On Friday, May 23, 2025, peacefully, at Nurse Maude Hospice, aged 70 years. Loved husband of Ruth for 50 years, loved Dad and father-in-law of Jeff and Emma, Chris, Adam and Amanda, adored Grandad of Brodie, Lachlan, and Ella, Luke, and Sam, loved br...



















