Obituaries

On September 5, 2026, passed away peacefully at Summerset at Avonhead Retirement Village, aged 87 years. Dearly loved wife of John for 67 years, much loved mother and mother-in-law of Alan and Shirley, and Kim, treasured Nana of Lance; Luke, and Kier...

On Wednesday, September 2, 2026, passed away peacefully at Christchurch Hospital. Dearly loved husband of Kate for 55 years. Much loved father and father-in-law of Mike and Debbie, and Karen. Cherished grandfather of Fletcher, Isaac, Sienna, Ryan, an...

On Thursday, August 27, peacefully at Alpine View, aged 77 years. Much loved husband of Lioudmila, loved father and father-in-law of Leonid and Olga; Anastassia and Pete; adored Dedushka of Stepan, Nikkita and Sasha. Messages may be addressed to: ...

On Monday, August 31, 2026, peacefully at Avonlea Rest Home, aged 84 years. Dearly loved wife of the late William, much loved mother and mother-in-law of Simon and Kathie, Owen and Kayo, Julian and Sonia, and Rachel. Loved Gran of Angharad, and Obie;...

On August 30, 2026, passed away peacefully at Charles Upham Retirement Village, aged 87 years. Dearly loved wife of Bill, much loved mother of Derek and his partner Debbie, adored Nanny of Amy. Loved sister of Lenny, Derek, Ray and their families all...

On Sunday, August 30, 2026, safely at home in Bishopdale, aged 64 years. Dearly loved son of Norma and the late Henry (Harry). Loved Dad of Tyrrie, Danielle, Brodie, and Kieryn, adored Poppa of Ayden, Iylah, Lexton, Rylan, Zechariah, Zora, Malachi, A...

On Wednesday, August 26, 2026, aged 84 years. Dearly loved husband of Isobel, much loved father of Paul, and Sara, and grandfather of Hamish, and Ana. Loved uncle of all his nieces and nephews, and a cherished friend who will be deeply missed and fon...

On August 21, 2026, at home, aged 88 years, holding hands with her dearly loved and devoted husband of nearly 70 years, and best friend, Paul. Beloved Mum and mother-in-law of Mark and Cathy, and Kerry and David Magill. Dearly loved Nana and GG of Sa...

Laurence passed away peacefully at Christchurch Hospital on Sunday, August 23, aged 88 years. He was a dearly loved husband of the late Marie, father and father-in-law of Anthony McKee and Alex Haynes, Bernadette and Allen Horrell, and Claire and N...

On August 25, 2026, peacefully at Ngaio Marsh Hospital, in his 87th year. Dearly loved husband of Maryanne, much loved father and father-in-law of Katryna and Bryce, George (Russell) and Jorden, loving Grandad of Fraser, Evan, and Mikayla, and a much...

(13.04.1947 - 29.08.2026): On August 29, 2026, peacefully at Bainswood on Victoria, Rangiora, surrounded by family, aged 79 years. Loved son of the late Bill and Agnes Brereton. Dearly loved husband and soulmate of Deane, much loved father and fathe...

On Saturday, August 29, 2026, at home with family, aged 52 years. Much loved husband and best friend of Kirsty, loved Dad of Zach, Sayler, and Cassie. Cherished son of Ivan and the late Joan.  Adored son-in-law of Michael and Sue, Kathy and Steve. ...

Ennio passed away peacefully on August 27, 2026. Treasured husband of Jan for 58 years, dearly loved Papa of Maria, and Steven, loved father-in-law of Justin, and Jodi. Very much loved Nonno of Josh, Sasha, and Samantha, Madeline, and Laney. A respec...

Passed away peacefully on Sunday, August 30, 2026, at Charles Upham Care facility in Rangiora, in her 84th year. Much loved wife of the late Donald, and mother of Donal (deceased). Youngest child of the late Patrick and Helen O'Regan, sister and sist...

Died peacefully at Essie Summers following a short illness, on Saturday, August 29, 2026, just after his 92nd birthday. Dearly loved husband of Ferrabee, and much loved father of Bill, Mary, and the late David. Cherished Grandad of Artemis. Messages ...

On Saturday, August 29, 2026, at home, aged 82 years. Much loved wife of the late Laurence, loved mother and mother-in-law of Jacquie, and Dominic, and Chris and Melissa, adored Grandma of Hayley, Matthew; Mitchell, and Corban. Loved Great-Grandma of...

On Saturday, August 29, 2026, peacefully in Christchurch, aged 79 years. Dearly loved brother and brother-in-law of John and Judith, loved uncle of Paul and Barbara, Mark and Denise, loved great-uncle of his nieces and nephews and partners. Best frie...

On August 26, 2026, peacefully at Christchurch Hospital, surrounded by family, aged 90 years. Dearly loved husband of the late Margaret, much loved father and father-in-law of Rob and Lisa, Dave and Lynda, and Jo. Loving G-Dad of Nick and Annabel, Ry...

On Wednesday, August 26, 2026, passed away peacefully at Christchurch Hospital, with family by her side, aged 91 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Robin for 62 years, much loved mother and mother-in-law of Dennis and Tiffany, Janice and Mike, and...

On Thursday, August 27, passed away peacefully in Christchurch, aged 88 years. Dearly loved husband of Jean. Much loved father and father-in-law of Murray and Jacqui, David and Helen, Andrew and Melanie, and Amanda. Cherished Grandad of Janine, Jessi...