Obituaries

(formerly of Rakaia Gorge): On Wednesday, October 2, 2024, passed away peacefully at Cashmere View, aged 98 years. Loved husband of the late Patricia Anne, much loved and respected father and father-in-law of Jeremy, Donna, Jonathan, Virginia, Graham...

On Friday, September 27, 2024, peacefully, and surrounded by family, aged 67 years. Loved wife and best mate of Clayton, loved Mum of Nigel, Tim, Ben, and Johnny, adored Nan, loved sister, aunt, mother-in-law, and friend to many. A special thanks to ...

Passed away peacefully at Nazareth House, on September 30, 2024, in his 91st year. Beloved husband of Hilary, (and the late Joan), devoted father of Andrew and Geoff, and stepfather of Brendon, and Hilton Anderson, and father-in-law of Rosanna, Sally...

On September 30, 2024, peacefully with family at her side, in her 90th year. Loved wife of the late Charlie, loved mother and mother-in-law of Janice and Brad Maxwell (Auckland), and Shirley Bishop. Daughter of the late Ken and Denise Hill (Dunsandel...

On September 29, 2024, aged 67 years, Alan passed away peacefully at Nurse Maude Hospice, surrounded by family. Adored, loved husband and soulmate of Karina, loved father of Richard and Steven. Loving brother and brother-in-law of Todd, Joanne and Ro...

On September 29, 2024, suddenly at home, age 76 years.  Dearly loved mother and mother-in-law of Natalie and Logan, Anita and Mark, Bee and Martin, and Randall and Kade.  Adored Nana of all her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Messages may be...

Late of Waikawa Bay, Picton.  On September 26, 2024, peacefully at Arvida Rest Home, Ilam, Christchurch, aged 85 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Willis John Turton (John), loved and respected mother of Wendy (deceased), and Euan.  Stepmother o...

HESLOP, Murray John: Passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, September 25, 2024, aged 85 years. Much loved husband and friend of Jennifer, dearly loved Dad and father-in-law of Robyn and Mark, Vivienne and Hamish, Ross and Kerry, and Joanne and...

On September 23, 2024, passed peacefully at home surrounded by family and her 'warrior women', aged 64 years. Much loved Mum of Chook (Kirsten), proud and loving Granny of Moo (Ayla), loved sister and sister-in-law of Michael and Karen, Susan and Ala...

On September 23, 2024, passed away at Ngaio Marsh Retirement Village, aged 77 years. Much loved wife of Barry, dearly loved Mum and mother-in-law of Charmaine and Brent, Tane (deceased), and Richard and Tracey, treasured Granny of Isla. Loved sister,...

On Tuesday, September 24, 2024, at Christchurch Hospital, aged 87 years. Loved father of Paul, Phillip, and James, Grandad of Wyatt, Nelson, Violet, and Lincoln. Messages may be addressed to: The family of the late Kevin Gruppelaar, c/- PO Box 39001,...

On Saturday, September 28, 2024, peacefully at Summerset at Avonhead, aged 86 years. Dearly loved husband of Marianne (Blanchfield), loved and admired brother-in-law of Karen and Geoff, Helen and Michael, Doug and Sharyn, Pat and Norma, Robyn and Joh...

On September 20, 2024, aged 84 years. Loved husband of Allison, loved father of Nigel, and Katrina, father-in-law of Sally, loved grandfather of Georgie, Hugo, Daniel, and Jeffrey, and loved brother of Glenn. Special thanks to the Doctors and Nurses ...

Passed away peacefully at home on September 22, 2024, aged 89 years. Dearly beloved wife of Ian James William Smith, treasured mother and mother-in-law of Graeme, Debbie, Paul, Nicki, Michael, Jacqui, Karen, Angelo, Craig, Juanita. Precious Nana of A...

On September 16, 2024, surrounded by his loving family, aged 87 years. Loved husband of the late Alice, dearly loved father and father-in-law of Jeff and Trace, Debbie and Denny, Aaron and Andrea, adored Grandad of Cara, Josh, Luke, Steffi; Shannon, ...

On Tuesday, September 17, 2024, peacefully in Christchurch.  Loving mother, sister, grandmother, great-grandmother and great-great-grandmother.  Thank you for the laughter and fond memories we all have of you.  May you party on, keep smiling, and ...

On September 16, 2024, peacefully at Christchurch Hospital, aged 69 years. Dearly loved husband of Patricia, cherished Dad and father-in-law of Lisa and Damian; Toni and Jeremy; Nicola and Phil; and the late Alan, treasured Grandad of Lucas, Blake, J...

On September 17, 2024, passed away peacefully at Annaleise Kaiapoi, in his 93rd year. Dearly loved husband of Rose, much loved father and father-in-law and Grant and Georgina, Judith-Ann and Warren, and Craig. Loved Grandad of his four grandchildren ...

On Sunday, September 15, 2024, peacefully at Diana Isaac Retirement Village, aged 101 years. Dearly loved husband of the late Nessie for 75 years, loved father and father-in-law of Jim and Sue (Dunedin), Tricia and Brian, loved Grandad, and Great-Gra...

On September 11, 2024, passed peacefully at Anthony Wilding Rest Home, aged 87yrs. Dearly loved wife of Paul, cherished mother and mother in-law of Julie and Mark, Adrienne and Paul, Sheryl, Melanie, and Warrick and Natalie, adored Nannie of James, H...