Obituaries
Andrew Douglas FINDLAY
28/11/2024
On November 28, 2024, suddenly yet peacefully, at Christchurch Hospital, aged 82 years. Dearly loved and treasured husband of Diane, much loved father and father-in-law of Peter and Colleen, Elisabeth and Darryl, and Tanya. Proud Granddad Andrew of J...
Harold “Harry” Logan GLASS
04/12/2024
Passed away at Ilam Lifecare, on December 4, 2024, with his loving wife by his side, aged 90 years. Loved husband and soulmate of Margaret since they were both 18 years old. Treasured Dad of Andrew, and Alister and Judy, loved Grandad of Robbie. He w...
Alma Mary DRAIN
06/12/2024
On Friday, December 6, 2024, peacefully at Christchurch Hospital, aged 90 years. Dearly loved wife of Colin for 69 years, and loving mother and mother-in-law of Tracey and Andrew, Jason and Tina, and Quentin and Leti. Greatly loved Nanna of Holly, Sa...
Ian Edward McPHEAT
02/12/2024
On December 2, 2024, peacefully passed away, aged 92 years, widower of June (60 years), dearly loved father and father-in-law of Greg and Gaye(deceased) (Wellington), Chris and Anne (Manapouri), and Tony and Jo, much loved grandpa of Ben and Brooke...
Nola FANTHAM
04/12/2024
On December 4, 2024, unexpectedly, at Christchurch Hospital, with Denise by her side, aged 88 years. Loved wife of the late Bill, much loved mother and mother-in-law of Denise and Chris Rowe, Daryle, Mark (deceased) and Louise, Graham and Debbie. Pro...
John David BROWN
06/12/2024
(formerly of Scargill, and Mossburn), On Friday, December 6, 2024, at home in Amberley, after a short illness, aged 84 years. Loved husband of Caryl for 53 years, loved Dad and father-in-law of Chris and Jackie, Al and Mel, Ray and Victoria, adored G...
Tuipala “Tui” COURTIER
29/11/2024
On Friday, November 29, 2024, peacefully at Christchurch Hospital, with family by her side, aged 56 years. Much loved wife of Neil, adored Mum of Jennifer, and Step-Mum to Anthony, Darryl, and Chase, loved baby sister of her 12 siblings, and special ...
Stephen “Steve” John HANRAHAN
04/12/2024
On December 4, 2024, peacefully at Christchurch Hospital, aged 60 years. Much loved and adored partner of Julie, devoted and extremely loved Dad of Morgan, and Lily. A special thanks to the staff at Ward B8 for their kind care of Steve. Messages may ...
Anne Jennifer READMAN
27/11/2024
On November 27, 2024, peacefully at Christchurch Hospital, aged 82 years. Dearly loved wife of Trevor, and the late Roger Peryer, much loved mother and mother-in-law of Susan Peryer (deceased), and Andrew and Vicky Peryer, treasured grandmother of An...
Gail Muriel FOX
28/11/2024
On November 29, 2024, passed away peacefully at Christchurch Hospital, with family by her side, aged 78 years. Dearly loved wife of Bob, loved mother and mother-in-law of Bronwyn, Greg and Zoe, loved Nana of Jorja, Jack, Quin, and Molly, loved sister...
Mark Bryan McFADDEN
29/11/2024
On November 29, 2024, passed away peacefully at Nurse Maude Hospice, after a long courageous battle, aged 68 years. Dearly loved husband of Bridget, much loved stepdad of Sandy, Emily, Hannah, Lucy and their partners, adored Granddad of Astrid; Wya...
Barbara McCOY
27/11/2024
On November 27, 2024, passed away peacefully at Oxford Hospital, surrounded by family. Much loved wife of the late Jim McCoy, wonderful, loving mother and mother-in-law of Sue and the late John Howard, Ross, Joanne and the late Roger Orchard, and And...
Robert “Robin” MELLISH
30/11/2024
On November 30, 2024, peacefully at Ngaio Marsh Retirement Village, aged 92 years. Loved husband of Jess, loved father and father-in-law of Wendy, John and Michelle, loved Pa of Tayla, Sarah, Daniel, and Joshua, loved brother of Susan, and the late J...
Audrey Frances HART
30/11/2024
On November 30, 2024, peacefully at Parklands Care Centre, aged 91 years. Loved wife of the late Neville, beloved mother and mother-in-law of Lynne and Steve, Andrea and Grant, and Nicki, special Nana of Wayne (deceased), Deanne, Bridgit, Amber, Mari...
Neville (RED) James DAWSON
25/11/2024
On November 25, 2024, peacefully at home, aged 63 years. Much loved husband and best friend of Kathleen, loved and adored father and father-in-law of Sarah and Willy, Caroline and Freddie, the best Grandad ever of Kees and Bryn; and Lottie and Cormac...
Evelyn Rahi SCHWASS
29/11/2024
On Friday, November 29, 2024, our beloved Ev passed away peacefully at home in the arms of her loving family. Daughter of Mahirini Wiari Poni Paul Kiki Kahukura and Jesse Panatahi Wanahi Wallace, sister to eight siblings, including Joyce who has been...
Geoffrey Arthur 'Geoff' WARREN
30/11/2024
On November 30, 2024, passed away peacefully at Ellesmere Hospital, in his 82nd year. Dearly loved husband of the late Shirley, much loved father and father-in-law of Nicki and Craig, and the late John, adored Pop of Catie, Rebecca and Shea, and lo...
Patricia Margaret “Pat” PENROSE
20/11/2024
Died peacefully, following a short illness, on November 20, 2024, aged 82 years, with family at her side. Dearly loved wife of the late Ivan, loved mother and mother-in-law of David and Tracey Penrose, and Diane and Steve Mackle, cherished Nana to La...
Lynley Edith YOUNG
26/11/2024
On November 26, 2024, with her family present when she died, aged 91 years. Wife of the late Simon, Mum of Sarah, Jim, Bill, Eleanor, and Tom, Grandma of Eleanor, and James; Max, and Arthur; Sam, and Emma. Thank you to the staff of Chatswood Retireme...
Rylvia Margaret POLLARD
26/11/2024
On Tuesday November 26, 2024, passed away peacefully in Christchurch, aged 87 years. Dearly loved wife of Jon. Much loved mother and mother-in-law of Ross, Geoff and Louise, Karen and Michael, and Andrew. Beloved Grandma to Ben and Sam, Alex and Elea...

















