Obituaries

Asher Davy CRAWSHAW

20/12/2022
On December 20, 2022, unexpectedly, at home in his sleep, aged 17 years. Much loved son of Milly (deceased) and Gareth, adored brother of Mia, and Leo. Loved grandson of Peter (deceased) and Trish Crawshaw, and Judy and Owen Dewe, and a deeply loved ...
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Suzanne RICHARDSON

25/12/2022
Born 8th June 1947 at Newbottle, County Durham, UK. Peacefully at Ballarat Care Home, Rangiora, on the 25th December 2022. Much loved wife and friend to John for 54 years, cherished mother of Matthew and Sarah, grandmother of Hamish, Euan and Campbel...
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Ian Thomas BARNES

28/12/2022
 Passed away at Burwood Hospital, on Wednesday, December 28, 2022, aged 91 years. Loved Dad and father-in-law of Julie and Garry, Gay and Tibor, Jill and Peter, Neville and Erina, Philip, and Adam and Lea, much loved granddad, great-granddad, and a ...
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Kaide Jaxon Herangi HANCOX BAILEY

31/12/2022
Tragically taken, on New Year’s Eve, 2022, aged 15 years. A beautiful son of Chris and Jacqueline, and proud big brother of Tyga. Much loved grandson of Phillip and Toniann Bailey, and Neville and Rewa Hancox. A much loved nephew, cousin and friend...
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Philip Robert LAWSON

23/12/2022
Chiropractor of Advanced Function Chiropractic, Dallington Christchurch. Passed on December 23, 2022, aged 37 years. Survived by partner Joanne Cheung of Dallington, parents Vickie and Steve of West Eyreton, and sisters Genevieve Lawson and partner G...
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Elizabeth (Liz) Leigh PACKMAN

01/01/2023
Passed away on January 1, 2023 in her 73rd year, after a short battle with cancer. Dearly loved daughter of the late William and June, much loved sister of Jeffrey, loving cousin of Ted, Susan, Ken and Joan, and treasured friend of Mandy. In lieu of ...
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Colin Ernest Walter AVERILL

03/01/2023
On Tuesday, January 3, 2023, at Christchurch Hospital, aged 87 years. Dearly loved husband of Val for 61 years, loved father and father-in-law of Kate, Sally, Mark and Jules, loved Grandad of Will, Annie, and George, Alice, Sarah, and Sam, loved uncl...
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Trevor Ronald MARTIN

29/12/2022
On December 29, 2022, peacefully at Avonlea Rest Home, aged 84 years. Dearly loved husband of the late Judy, much loved father and father-in-law of Louise and Rob Quigley, and Chris, much loved “Gargy” of Tanya, David and Elizabeth, Gareth and Ja...
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Philip Arthur PATTERSON

24/12/2022
(Reg. No. 24170749, Sgt, 562 Parachute Rgt, Royal Corps of Transport, REME attached; C826921, Sgt, Canterbury Rgt, RNZEME; British Merchant Navy) On December 24, 2022, at George Manning Life Care, aged 83 years. Dearly loved husband of the late Sandr...
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Lynette (Lynn) Eileen TAKLE

25/12/2022
Peacefully passed away at home on Christmas Day, December 25, 2022, aged 65 years, in the loving care of her family after a well fought battle with cancer. Dearly loved wife of Robin, loved mother and mother-in-law of Chelsea and Simon Falloon, loved...
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Velma June DIXON

26/12/2022
Passed peacefully on December 26, 2022, aged 89 years. A dearly loved sister of John, and the late Ian, Ruth Cowell, and Joan Robertson. A treasured and cherished aunty of Dennis, Jenny; Grant, Vaughan (deceased), Christopher; Martin, Helen; Michelle...
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Rodger Francis QUIGLEY

23/12/2022
On December 23, 2022, passed away peacefully at home, aged 77 years. Darling husband of Kathy, loved father and father-in-law of Peter and Jacky, and Karl and Deanne. Adored grandad of Corrie, Cameron; and Ronin, and great-grandad of Mia and Eloise. ...
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Margaret Joan ARNOLD

25/12/2022
On 25 December 2022, Margaret died peacefully at home surrounded by loving family. Dearly loved wife of Ted for 62 years, and cherished mother of Peter, Jan, Richard, Steven and Lynne and families. Much loved grandma and great-grandma. Beloved sister...
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Prudence (Prue) Mary LARNDER

15/12/2022
LARNDER, Prudence Mary (Prue):  On December 15, 2022, died peacefully aged 93 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Derek, a wonderful and much loved mother and mother-in-law of Sarah and Tony, Bridget and Andrew, Katie and Andrew, and Diana and Bruc...
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Vernon Raymond CLARK

13/12/2022
 ONZM, Reg. No.448599, NZA (SGT), Reg.No. 4511579, RNZAF (LAC); Bledisloe Medal. Peacefully in his sleep in his 100th year. Deeply cherished husband of the late Thelma, and much loved and respected father and father-in-law of Kingsley and Christine,...
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Megan Jane TAYLOR

15/12/2022
On December 15, 2022, tragically taken at Ashburton Racecourse, aged 26 years. Dearly loved daughter of Kevin and Jane, much loved sister of Ben, Logan and partner Josi, special aunty of Blake, loved and cherished by all her family and friends. Messa...
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Ian (Chops) Maurice GOODMANSON

15/12/2022
On December 15, 2022, in Christchurch, aged 63 years. Baby son of Maureen and Maurice (both deceased), loved dad of Rebecca, and Bradley, loved grandad of Amelia, Lilly Mae, Jasper, and Georgi, and a loved husband, partner, brother, brother-in-law, u...
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Douglas (Dougal) Bruce NORRIE

12/12/2022
On December 12, 2022, at Christchurch Hospital, aged 84 years. Much loved husband of Diane for 60 years, loved father and father-in-law of Geoffrey and Karen (England), Malcom and Ilka, Hilary and Emlyn, and Joc and Peter. Adored grandad of Ryan, Kel...
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Tauese (Akeimo Petero) TIA

14/12/2022
Peacefully, at Christchurch Hospital on December 14, 2022, surrounded by his daughters, aged 91 years. Dearly loved father of Pati, Kopo, Vao (deceased), Angela, Kate, Kathryn, and Radha, father-in-law of Victor, proud grandfather of Jarvo, and a muc...
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Macmillan (Mac) COULL

15/12/2022
On December 15, 2022, peacefully at Christchurch Hospital, surrounded by family, aged 91 years. Dearly loved husband of the late Joan, much loved father and father-in-law of Trish and Gordon Spite (Lincoln), David and Joanne Coull (Canada), Angie and...
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