Obituaries
Paul MacIntosh BENNETT
18/12/2022
Suddenly but peacefully, on December 18, 2022, at home, aged 77 years. Dearly loved husband of Anthea, father and father-in-law of Shaun and Candice, Kate and Craig, Tony and Mei, step-father of Nick and Tina, James and Ana, Jess and JP, and Sam (dec...
Herbert (Bert) George COOMBES
08/07/2023
Passed peacefully at Ngaio Marsh Retirement Village on Saturday, July 8, 2023, aged 94 years. Beloved husband of Shirley, and the late Ailsa (Billie), much loved father of Marg, Ian, Alister (dec), and Stephen, stepfather of Christine and Susan, and ...
Andrew David (Andy) STRANG
18/10/2023
On October 18, 2023, passed away peacefully at Parkstone Care Home, aged 83 years. Dearly loved husband of the late Carol, much loved father of Heather, Ajae, Adele, and Lorraine, loved grandad of Anthony, Katie, Alex, and Jacob. Special thanks to al...
Agnes Yule Downie McNAUGHTON
14/12/2022
On December 14, 2022, at Russley Village, aged 92 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Ian, dear mum of Lindsey, and the late Alastair, respected mother-in-law of Matthew, much loved Gma of Erin and Adam. The Funeral Service will be held in our Westp...
Cornelis (Ken) Rochus BALVERS
18/12/2022
Passed away peacefully at Christchurch Hospital, on December 18, 2022, in his 91st year. Beloved husband of Pam (of Charles Upham Village, Rangiora), loved father and father-in-law of Ken and Fiona, grandad of Ashleigh, and Jared, loved son of the la...
Michael (Mike) Joseph McNeill HAMILTON
29/03/2023
It is with broken hearts that the love of my life, Mike, passed away at home with his family by his bedside, on March 29th, 2023. Mike was at peace knowing that God’s loving arms were waiting for him. A wonderful Husband, Father, Grandfather, P...
Diana Lena POSA
17/10/2023
Peacefully, on October 17, 2023, at Bethesda Care Home, aged 90 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Douglas, much loved mother and mother-in-law of Jeremy and Julie, Helen, Linda, Colin and Sharon. Was loved and will be missed by her many grandchild...
Paul Frederick JOHNSON
16/12/2022
On December 16, 2022, peacefully passed away at home, aged 69 years. Loving father and father-in-law of Matt and Jodi, Nicki and Jarrod, Simon and Nic, very proud and loving ‘Boppy’ of Maddie, Mila; Ollie, Sophie; Thea, and ‘baby bump’. Loved...
Rodney James IRVINE
31/03/2023
Passed in his 90th year on the evening of Friday 31st March, 2023, with his adoring wife Pamela at his side, concluding 67 years of marriage. Rodney was the devoted father of Karen, Julie and the late Donald, and dutiful father-in-law of Paul Anink, ...
Sandy (Douglas Alexander) MOORE
04/02/2024
On February 4, 2024, peacefully after a short illness at Burwood Hospital, aged 94 years. Dearly loved partner of the late Lorraine, loved step-father of Grant and Helen, Peter and Karen, and Margaret. Cherished Grandad Sandy of Sam, Nicole, and Emma...
Graham James MURRAY
18/12/2022
On Sunday, December 18, 2022. Peacefully after a long battle, aged 83 years. A dearly loved and devoted husband of Judith for 61 years. A well respected father and father-in-law of Carole and Ed Smulders, and Richard and Michelle. A treasured ‘Garg...
Alison Isabel DOMINIKOVICH
08/07/2023
On July 8, 2023, peacefully after a long illness, aged 83 years. Loved wife of Rex for 58 years, loved mother and mother-in-law of Ross and Susan, Anne (deceased), and Paul and Susan. Grandma of Nicola, Jackson, Sam, Madeline, Violet, and Abby. Speci...
Shirley Ann INKSTER
06/02/2024
Passed away peacefully at Palm Grove on February 6, 2024. Dearly loved wife of the late Doug. A loved Mum, mother-in-law, nana, great grandmother, sister-in-law and aunt. Messages may be addressed to The Family of the late Shirley Inkster, c/- PO Box...
Adam Matthew ATKINSON
22/12/2022
Passed peacefully, at Nurse Maude Hospice, surrounded by his loving family, on December 22, 2022, aged 22 years. Loved and loving husband and soulmate of his devoted wife Sela-Maria, who never left his side. Much loved son of Andrew and Karen, proud ...
Emily (Ruby) Rebecca McCONNAUGHIE
04/07/2023
Passed away peacefully at Karadean Court, Oxford, on July 4, 2023, aged 94 years. Loved wife of late Willy, mother and mother-in-law of Colin and Lynley, Margaret, Denise and Gary, Ann and Bryn, Moira and Wayne, loved Nana Conk of all her grandchildr...
Robert (Bob) James HARRIS
07/02/2024
1 January 1942 – 7 February 2024. Dearly loved youngest son of Basil and Rita (both deceased), loved brother and brother-in-law of Maureen and Colin (deceased), Ron (deceased) and Dawn, loved uncle of Ann, Karin, Lesley and Graeme (deceased); Victo...
Anthony (Tony) DAVIS
16/12/2022
Passed away peacefully at Ballarat Care Home, Rangiora, on December 16, 2022, aged 90 years. Loved husband of Nayda, loving father of June, Ken, and Pam, father-in-law, loving grandfather and koro, brother, brother-in-law, and extended family member....
Paul Andrew JAMESON
19/12/2022
Suddenly, at home on Monday, December 19, 2022, aged 55 years. Beloved son of Jeanette and the late Ron Jameson, brother and brother-in-law of Lynley and Peter Hose, and Bruce and Robyn Jameson, uncle of Anthony and Kathryn; Em, Caitlin, and Jessica....
Frederick (Fred) Joseph HOFFMANN
20/12/2022
Passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Tuesday, December 20, 2022. Dearly loved and loving husband of Lesley (Ginna), father to Jenny, and Liz, father-in-law to Roger and the late David. Pop to Sarah, Emma, Rebekah, and Mitchell. Messages may...
Emma (Jane) Jane GUNN
12/07/2023
Passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loving family, on July 12, 2023, aged 91 years. Much loved wife of the late Ronald Edward, a treasured mother, mother-in-law, grandmother, great-grandmother, and great-great grandmother. Jane was blessed with...