Obituaries

Our miracle boy Benji died peacefully at home on July 12, 2026, aged 6 years after a five-year battle with cancer. Precious younger son of Sam and Liv, Benji will be sorely missed by his big brother Louie, grandparents Trish and Dean, and Melanie and...

On July 6, 2026, peacefully at Christchurch Hospital, surrounded by family, aged 76 years. Dearly loved wife and best friend of Bob, much loved mother and mother-in-law of Vicky and Steve Ackland, and Brenda, proud and loving Nan of Brittany, and Dan...

Passed away peacefully at Nurse Maude Hospice, with family by his side, on July 9, 2026, aged 69 years. Dearly loved husband of Lynette, much loved father and father-in-law of Sam and Julia, Kalena, Ash and Kayte, and Mitch and Hannah. Loved Grandad ...

On Thursday, July 16, 2026, at Banbury Park Care Centre, surrounded by his loving family, in his 95th year. Dearly loved husband of the late Natalie. Very much and respected by Sally and Rob, Jacqui, Virginia and Peter, Quentin and Karina, adored “...

Peacefully passed away in Christchurch, aged 75 years. Son of Maisie and Des Hood, husband of Anna Ward, father of Mikaela, and Ainsley Hood, Grandad of Marcie Hood, brother of Marion Savage, Lois Sinclair, and Rachel Hood. Lisle was a charismatic, c...

On July 8, 2026, passed away peacefully with family by her side, at Lady Wigram Retirement Village, aged 88 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Jim, much loved mother and mother-in-law of John and Karen, Stephen (deceased), Sarah Sunckell-Brown (Bri...

Passed away peacefully on Tuesday, July 7, 2026, aged 82 years, at Cressy Memory Care Unit, Arvida Ilam. Dearly loved husband of Helen, and much-loved father and father-in-law of Megan and Richard, and Julie. Loving Grandad of Joshua, and Anna and Sa...

On July 11, 2026, peacefully at home in Christchurch, aged 82 years. Dearly loved wife of the late David, much loved mother and mother-in-law of Paul, Sue and Bruce Maetzig, and the late Kerry, treasured Nana of Georgia, and Kaitlin; Shannon, Staci, ...

On Monday, June 29, 2026, passed away peacefully in Christchurch, surrounded by family. Dearly loved husband of the late Frances, and of the late Susan. Cherished father of Jamie, Tim, and Michael. Much loved grandfather of Patrick, and Isaac. Many t...

Passed away peacefully, on July 6, 2026, aged 81, with his family by his side. Dearly loved husband of the late Janet Swanson. Much loved father and father-in-law of Rachel and Mark, Andrea and Marty, and Miriam and Abi. Cherished Grandad and mate to...

On July 7, 2026, Brian passed away peacefully at Christchurch Hospital. Deeply loved by his wife Andrea, and his family Simon and Linzi, and Marina Sacherer, and grandson Vladimir. Death leaves heartache no-one can heal. Love leaves memories no-on...

On Wednesday, July 1, 2026, peacefully at WesleyCare, in his 93rd year. Loving husband of Audrey for 63 years, loved father and father-in-law of Wendy and partner Allan, Diane and Craig, and Faye and Roger, Grandad of Letitia and Lachy, Andrew; Rhian...

(ONZM) Farmer and former Mayor of Selwyn, passed away on Friday, July 3, 2026, peacefully at home, ‘The Grange’, Irwell, aged 82 years. Dearly loved husband and best friend of Gem for 57 years, loving father of Maytinee, Panida, and Sirinton, fat...

On Wednesday, July 1, 2026, passed away peacefully in Christchurch, surrounded by family. Dearly loved husband of Viv for 50 years, and much-loved father and father-in-law of Stacey and Nathan, Vicki and Toby, Katie and Dan. Cherished Grandad of Lucy...

On Wednesday, July 1, 2026, peacefully at home. Devoted husband of Michael for 44 years.  Son of Billie and Malcolm, beloved brother of Richard, Hunter, and Martin.  Uncle to many adoring nieces and nephews, and much loved by his wide group of frie...

On July 4, 2026, passed peacefully at home, surrounded by family, aged 84 years. Dearly loved wife of Newall, much loved mother and mother-in-law of Rob and Petra, Andrew (deceased), Leanne, Ayesha, and Jahnim, a loved Grandma and Great-Grandma. Love...

On June 28, 2026, peacefully in his sleep at Radius Althorp, Tauranga, in his 89th year. Loved eldest son of Josephine and Raymond Anderson (both deceased) of Darfield, and Papanui. Loved husband of the late Norma Anderson (née Ashe). Loved father...

Passed away peacefully on Sunday morning, June 28, 2026, with his daughter Rachel at his side, aged 86 years. Dearly loved husband of the late Gail, father and father-in-law of Tony and Sarah, Dean and Janette, John and Al, and Rachel, Grandad of Chr...

Peacefully passed away on Thursday, July 2, 2026, aged 98 years, with Robyn at her side. Dearly loved sister and lifetime companion of the late Bernice. Much loved and admired ‘Aunt’ of Robyn and Bruce. Words will never be enough to acknowledge t...

On Monday, June 29, 2026, peacefully at Burwood Hospital, aged 76 years. Dearly loved husband of Carol, loved father and father-in-law of Graham and Angela, and Robyn, grandfather of Charlie, Ben, and Oisin; Kyle, Toby, Ella, and the late baby Felix....