Obituaries

On January 18, 2023, Roy passed away peacefully, secure in the love of his family, at Essie Summers Retirement Village, aged 71 years. Dearly loved and devoted husband of the late Karen, loving and supportive father, and father-in-law of Carl and Kat...

Passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 21, 2023, aged 80 years. Much loved wife of the late Les, loved mother of Averil, Phillipa, Alexander (deceased), Sandra, Christine, and Royce, much loved grandmother of Joanna, Morgan, Miriam, Jeremy, Aman...

On Wednesday, January 18, 2023, peacefully at Diana Issac Retirement Village, aged 95 years. Dearly loved wife of Jim for 75 years, loved Mum and mother-in-law of Jim and Sue (Dunedin), Tricia and Brian, loved Grandma, and Great-Grandma. Thanks to th...

January 2, 1948 – December 12, 2022. Loved wife and companion of Jim, much loved mother and mother-in-law of Simon and Ahby; Matthew and Sheree; Penny; Nick and Bex. Loved grandmother of Abel and Ida; Jack and Sophie; Addison; Lucy and Rosa. Messag...

On January 14, 2023, peacefully at Holmwood Rest Home, Rangiora, surrounded by her family, aged 91 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Ashley, loved mother and mother-in-law of Stephen and Lois, Margaret and Neil Robertson, Bev and Greig, Christophe...

On Sunday, January 15, 2023, suddenly, but peacefully at home, aged 73 years.  Loved daughter of the late Madge and Jim, loved sister of Mac, Richard, and the late Morry, loved aunt of Neil, Tina, Danny, and Nick, loved great-aunt of Jamie, and dear...

Passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by love and family, on Sunday, December 25, 2022, aged 74 years. Adored wife of the late Murray. Cherished mother and mother-in-law of Helena and Andy, Daniel and Summer, and Anna-Lisa and Ben. Proud Babushk...

On January 11, 2023, at Anthony Wilding Hospital, aged 74 years. Dearly loved wife of Paul, much loved mother and mother-in-law of Adrian and Sandra, and Lyal and Kelly, treasured Nana and “Mrs B” of Connor, Joseph, Brooklyn, Rylee, Aiden, and Jo...

On January 8, 2023, peacefully at Nurse Maude Hospice, surrounded by family. Dearly loved husband of Marilyn, loved father and father-in-law of Nick and Kim, and Liz and Logan, treasured grandad of Georgia, Tayla, and Molly, loved by his “grandog�...

On Wednesday, January 11, 2023, peacefully at Summerset at Wigram, aged 98 years. Cherished wife and best friend of the late Alex, loved and respected mother and mother-in-law of Alison and Michael McLeod, and Mark Bouvet. Loved Nana of Aimee and Ric...

On January 7, 2023, passed away peacefully at home, aged 93 years. Dearly loved husband of Sylvia. Loved father and father-in-law of Buchan and Marina, Leslie and Harry, Issy and Roy, Barwin and Helen. Treasured grandfather of Elgan and Nicole, Tom a...

 Peacefully, at home, on December 15, 2022, aged 58 years. Dearly loved wife of Jeff, loved mum of Jess, and Michael. A loved daughter, sister, sister-in-law, aunty, cousin, step-mum and a good friend. A heart of gold. Messages may be addressed to T...

Peacefully, on December 31, 2022, at Nurse Maude Hospice in Merivale, Christchurch, with family by her side, aged 52 years. Cherished daughter of Maureen Dawn Secker and the late Barry William Secker.  Much loved sister and sister-in-law of Melinda ...

(late of ‘Pataka’): On January 3, 2023, peacefully at Burwood Hospital, in her 84th year. Dearly loved wife of the late Murray for 63 years, loved mother and mother-in-law of Andrew, Ian and Margaret, Kirsten and Philip Mably, loved and adored Gr...

On Tuesday, December 27, 2022, at Lady Wigram Retirement Village, aged 80 years. Loved husband of the late Shona, loved father and father-in-law of Stephen and Tracy, Kelvin and Andrea, and Darren, loved Grandad of Ben and Anita, Kodie, Dylan and Jac...

MBE: On Monday, January 2, 2023, peacefully at Edith Cavell Lifecare, aged 90 years. Beloved husband of Lynne, much loved stepfather of Alister and Brylie, Amy and Dave, Jolyon and Sri, Mikala, and Aleesa, special Grandad Frank of Kelsey, Conner, and...

25.06.1958 – 06.01.2023. Surrounded by his loved ones, after complications post Covid, at Christchurch Hospital, aged 64 years. Loved fiancé of Joanne, brother and brother-in-law of Brent and Sue Mettrick, and Phillip and Carolyn Mettrick.  Uncle...

25.06.1958 – 06.01.2023. Surrounded by his loved ones, after complications post Covid, at Christchurch Hospital, aged 64 years. Loved fiancé of Joanne, brother and brother-in-law of Brent and Sue Mettrick, and Phillip and Carolyn Mettrick.  Uncle...

Passed away suddenly in her own home on January 2, 2023, aged 92 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Denis, much loved mother and mother-in-law of Michael and So Ping, Chris and Tracey, and Deborah and Gavin Newell. Treasured Grandma of Sian, Breah;...

M.N.Z.M On December 20, 2022, peacefully at Merivale Retirement Village Hospice, in his 81st year. Loved husband of Kirsty, loving father of Jan and Scott, Emma and Ross, Sally and Tony. Adored grandfather of William, Catie, Jimmy and Sophie. Loved b...