Obituaries

On October 24, 2025, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loving family, aged 91 years. Dearly loved and treasured wife of the late Peter, dearly loved and cherished mother and mother-in-law of William and Phillippa, Linley and Stephen Humphries...

On Wednesday, October 29, 2025, passed away peacefully in Christchurch, surrounded by family, in her 80th year. Dearly loved wife and best friend of Russell for 55 years. Cherished mother and mother-in-law of Simon (deceased), and Jayne and Chief. Be...

Passed away peacefully at Lady Wigram Retirement Village, on October 31, 2025, aged 90 years. Husband of the late Judith, much loved father and father-in-law of Stephen and Samina, Robyn and Rob, and Nicola. Loving  grandfather, and great-grandfathe...

Passed away peacefully at Palm Grove Retirement Village, on Sunday, November 2, 2025, in her 87th year.  Dearly loved wife of the late Gordon, loved mother and mother-in-law of Michael, Kevin and Kaz, Andrew and Anna, and Paul and Katy. Loved grandm...

On November 1, 2025, at Arvida Ilam, aged 88 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Gerard, and the late Nick Willemse. Loved mother of Nick and Ety, Marrianne and Gerald, Michael and Gea, Antony and Angie, Jacky and Erik, loved stepmother of John and ...

On November 1, 2025, peacefully at Charles Upham Retirement Village, Rangiora, aged 94 years. Dearly loved mother and mother-in-law of Karen and Graeme, Wayne, Adele and Arthur, and the late Neil and Ann. A treasured grandmother of her grandchildren ...

On October 30, 2025, passed away peacefully at home, aged 55 years. Dearly loved daughter of Maree and the late Bruce, much loved sister of Aaron, and Hamish. Special thanks to the many people who have loved and cared for Suzanne, especially in recen...

On October 26, 2025, aged 85 years. Dearly loved husband of Pauline, loved father and father-in-law of Tremaine and Jytte, Hilton, Kelly and Glenn, loved stepdad and stepdad-in-law of the Whitaker boys and their partners; Mark and Carey-Anne, Scott a...

On Friday, September 26, 2025, in her 90th year, peacefully at Kaiapoi Lodge, where she was born in 1936. Dearly loved wife of the late Philip, adored Mum and mother-in-law of Darrin and Suzette, Jendy and Andrew; treasured Gran of Henry, Patric,...

On Monday, October 27, 2025, passed away at home, surrounded by family. Loved husband of Annette. Loved father, grandfather and friend. Messages may be addressed to: The family of the late Ewan Thompson, c/- 2590 Wards Road, RD 1, Darfield 7571. The ...

(Reg. No. C89748, RNZAF) On October 24, 2025, peacefully at Nurse Maude Hospice, aged 73 years. Dearly loved husband of Denise, much loved father and father-in-law of Clara and Mark, Amanda and Myles, proud and loving Grandad of Avril, and Eva, and a...

Passed away peacefully on Sunday, October 26, 2025, at the grand age of 101 years. Loved wife of the late Maurice, proud mother of Jenny, Ross, and Ian, grandmother of Katrina Menzies, Vanessa Stowers, and Christopher Whall; Craig, Karl, and Matthew ...

On October 24, 2025, aged 87 years. Dearly loved husband of Jan, much loved father and father-in-law of Sue and Rick, Chrissie and Alasdair, Megan and David, treasured Grand-Pop of Luke, and Leah; Ellie; Max, and Olivia, a loved brother, brother-in-l...

On Wednesday, October 22, 2025, peacefully, at Christchurch Hospital, aged 61 years. Adored partner of Melissa, loved Dad, and father-in-law of Matt, Jamie and Ami, and Cory, loved Grandad, and Poppy of Levi, Daniel, and Luka, loved son of Eion and t...

Passed away peacefully in Christchurch on October 23, 2025. Loved husband of Julie, loved and loving father and father-in-law of Gavin and Katie, and Phil, loved Grandpa of Zara. Son of the late Frank and Anna. Loved brother and brother-in-law of Joy...

On Thursday, October 23, 2025, peacefully at Christchurch Hospital, aged 92 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Raymond, much loved mother of Garry, loved sister of Elsie, the late Margaret, Selwyn, and Ashley. A special thanks to the staff at Woodc...

On October 20, 2025, at Christchurch Hospital after a short illness, surrounded by family, aged 88 years. Wife of the late Spencer (Bert). Much loved mother and mother-in-law of Michael and Tonia, Sarah and Andrew Moss, and Richard and Diana. Adored ...

Formerly of Invercargill and Mosgiel. Peacefully, at Christchurch Hospital, on October 20, 2025, after a short illness, in her 89th year. Cherished wife of the late Rex, loved mother and mother-in-law of Terry and Diane, Erin and Frans, and Peter ...

On Sunday, October 19, 2025, at home, aged 60 years. Dearly loved son of Neil and the late Mary, father of Jessica, and Sarah, a loved brother, and brother-in-law of Michael, John and Gaye, Anne, Kevin and Gill, Denise, and Philipa, uncle and friend....

On October 21, 2025, aged 94 years. Beloved wife of the late Kelvin, loving mother and mother-in-law of Jane and Donald, and Nicola. Devoted Grandma of Adam, and Isaac, and dearly loved sister of her eight siblings (all deceased), and all her many ni...