Obituaries

Gloria Dawn HANSEN

28/11/2024
Passed away at her home on Thursday, November 28, 2024, aged 91 years. Adored wife of Neill, dearly loved Mum and mother-in-law of Glenn and Musique, Pamela and Allan, and Kim and Paul, and much loved Grandma of Matt, Jordan, and Josiah; Emma, and Ca...
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Rodrigo Sabalza AVILA

22/11/2024
On November 22, 2024, surrounded by his loving family, peacefully at Christchurch Hospital after a short battle with cancer, aged 75 years. Dearly loved husband of Yolanda, much loved and adored father and father-in-law of Roland and Sue, Rona and Ta...
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Brian Robert HAYMAN

25/11/2024
It is with great sorrow we announce the passing of our much loved Brian on November 25, 2024, aged 84 years. Husband of Judie Hayman (nee Josland), father and father-in-law of Laetitia and John, Warren and Yayong, Stephanie and Brett, Grandad of Jess...
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Julian “Jay” THORPE

15/11/2024
Passed away at Summerset at Avonhead, on November 15, 2024, aged 88 years. Loved husband of Anne, father of Peter (deceased), and Nicola, Poppa Jay of Chloe and Olivia. Stepfather of Andrew and Wendy, Hamish, Megan and Craig, and Poppa Jay of Zoe and...
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Gerald ‘Gerry’ Anton DAVIS

21/11/2024
09/03/1973 -21/11/2024 Kia hiwa rā, kia hiwa rā! Kua taki te koukou o te ruru. Kua riro atu rā tētahi i te rika kaha aituā. E te uri o Te Takutai o te Tītī Moe mai, okioki mai rā. Gerry passed suddenly in his sleep, at his h...
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Beverley Hazel REID

24/11/2024
On Sunday, November 24, peacefully at Lady Wigram, two days before her 87th birthday, with her daughters by her side. Loved Mum and mother-in-law of Susan and Rex, Philippa and Hamish, and Sally and Nigel, adored Grandma of Rupert, Max, Annabel, Jere...
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Vicki Lillian TAYLOR

22/11/2024
On Friday, November 22, 2024, at home, after a short illness, aged 61 years. Loved daughter of Berrice and the late David, loved sister and sister-in-law of Warren and Jenny (Perth), and Judy and Russell, loved aunt and great-aunt of Laura, Nicole, M...
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John Alfred BERRY

24/11/2024
On November 24, 2024, Dad, aged 70 years, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his five children Melissa, Tania, Karin, Dani, and Joey.  Much loved father, grandfather and great-grandfather.  A friend to many.  Gone now, to catch up with Nana and...
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Derek Craig RIVE

23/11/2024
On November 23, 2024, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his close family, aged 52 years. Much loved Dad of Matthew, and Katie Rive, beloved son of Ian Rive and Sheryl Miller, loved brother of Phil Rive, Robyn Miller, and Trudy Miller. A specia...
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Ngaire Helen WILSON

23/11/2024
Passed away on Saturday, November 23, 2024, at Summerset at Avonhead. Loved wife and best friend of Alex, for 70 years, loving mother and mother-in-law of Shona and Philip, Jo and the late John, Andrew and Brenda, Simon and Jane, and Al and Rachel. P...
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Nigel PATTON

19/11/2024
On November 19, 2024, after a brave fight, at home with his family, aged 69 years. Much loved husband of Viv, father of Mark, Ben, and Jenny, Grandpa to Floyd, Roma, and Nikau, and brother of Mike. Many thanks to his supportive colleagues at the Haem...
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Gerard Austin LYSAGHT

24/11/2024
On November 24, 2024, died peacefully at Nurse Maude, Merivale, aged 75 years. Dearly loved and cherished husband of Marie, loved and deeply respected father and father-in-law of Mark and Nikki, Christopher and Jocelyn, much loved grandfather of Kaiy...
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Ivy Elvina ELLIS

19/11/2024
On Tuesday 19th November our dear Mum, having been so strong for so long, slipped gently away to join Dad in time for their 72nd wedding anniversary. She (our Mum Ivy) was the beloved wife of Dad, the late Stan for nearly 70 years. Much loved, and de...
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David Ross WYNN

19/11/2024
On November 19, 2024, at Christchurch Hospital, with his family by his side. Adored husband of Kay, dearly loved father of Deborah, and Robert, much loved father-in-law of Jackie, cherished Da of Olivia, Kate, Brianna, Benjamin, Emily, Hannah, Ella, ...
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Terence ‘Terry’ Devlin

12/11/2024
On November 12, 2024, peacefully at Christchurch Hospital, aged 91 years. Dearly loved husband of the late Joan, much loved Dad and father-in-law of Russell and Buffy and their family, much loved part of the wider Riley family. The memorial service i...
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Patricia ‘Pat’ Judith BUCKLEY

20/11/2024
On November 20, 2024, surrounded by her loving family, at Christchurch Hospital, aged 83 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Gus, much loved mother and mother-in-law of Keith and Sonia, Mary and Michael, and Lawrence and Esther, treasured grandmothe...
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Arlene Joan WRIGHT

15/11/2024
On November 15, 2024, peacefully at Christchurch Hospital. Dearly loved wife of Alan, loved sister of Bruce (deceased), Gavin, and Peter Gregg. Loved sister-in-law of Lawrence (deceased) and Pam Wright, Beverley Bray, and Doreen Broadhurst. Messages ...
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Kenneth (Ken) Rodger JELLEY

20/11/2024
On Wednesday, November 20, 2024, peacefully at the Bellevue Retirement Village. Loved husband of the late Dianne. Dearest Dad and Dad-in-law of Kristine and Wayne, Lynda and Jeff, Wendy, Rodger and Sharon, and Nicky and Ryan. Treasured Grandad to And...
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Emily ‘Nessie’ Ness HORGAN

06/07/1924 - 16/10/2024
06 July 1924 - 16 October 2024, at Oxford, surrounded by her family, aged 100 years. Darling wife of the late Hilary, much loved mother and mother-in-law of Greg and Judith, Elizabeth and Sam McSkimming, Barbara and the late Graeme Thompson, Michael ...
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Shona Gwendoline GRAY

18/11/2024
On Monday, November 18, 2024, peacefully passed away at Avonlea Rest Home, aged 76 years. Loved sister of Lyndsay, loved aunt of Simone, Bevan, Aaron, and their families, loved friend of Maxine. A special thanks to the staff at Avonlea for their care...
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