Obituaries

Gladys May McKECHIE

19/08/2024
On August 19, 2024, passed away peacefully at Bainswood on Victoria, Rangiora, in her 101st year. Dearly loved wife of the late James, and the late Alex, much loved Mum and mother-in-law of Trevor and Lynn, Christine and Craig, and the late Ron and E...
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Judith Anne HITCHINGS

20/08/2024
On August 20, 2024, died peacefully at St Albans Rest Home. Dearly loved wife of the late Terence, much loved mother and mother-in-law of Tim and Bridget, Annabell and Edwin, and Matthew and Sharon, adored by all of her grandchildren and great-grandc...
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Jim HUDSON

19/08/2024
Passed away peacefully on 19 August 2024, aged 88 years. Dearly loved and cherished husband of Ann, much loved father of Hamish, Don, and Matt, father-in-law of Mary-Jo, and Sheena, and Grandpa of Gia. Messages may be addressed to: The family of the ...
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Anthony “Tony” Hastings MacRae

19/08/2024
On 19 August 2024, aged 90 years, Tony was called home to be with the Lord.  Dearly loved husband of Wendy, loved father and father-in-law of Greg and Ing, loved father of Sandi and partner Murray, loved grandfather of Mac, Henry, Darren (Tiger), Ed...
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John Barry RADCLIFFE

18/08/2024
On August 18, 2024, peacefully at Christchurch Hospital, with his wife by his side, aged 84 years. Loved husband of Sylvie, cherished father, Grandad, and friend to many. Messages may be addressed to: The family of the late John Radcliffe, c/- PO Box...
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Mary Janice ALLISON

16/08/2024
On August 17, 2024, peacefully at Bethesda Rest Home, surrounded by her loving family, in her 90th year. Dearly loved wife of Bill for 67 years, much loved mother and mother-in-law of Julie and Steve Fraser, Michael, Peter and Leeann, Dean and Trish,...
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Martin William ‘Marty’ CALLENDER

20/08/2024
(formerly of Dunedin, and Mosgiel). On Wednesday, August 20, 2024, at home in Christchurch, after a short illness, aged 75 years. Dearly loved husband of Rhonda, loved and respected Dad of Steve and Liz, Jo and Pete O'Hagan, and Sheree and Ed Foster,...
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Edward Clarke TAYLOR

05/08/2024
On Monday, August 5, 2024, peacefully, surrounded by family, aged 84 years.  Dearly loved husband of Brenda, loved father and father-in-law of Sara and James, Michelle and Mark, Paul and Katie, much loved Granddad of Madison, Sophie, and Ella; Cara,...
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Brenda BANNEHR

13/08/2024
Passed away peacefully on Tuesday, August 13, 2024, aged 99 years. Much loved wife of the late Stanley Douglas Bannehr. Dearly loved by her children Katherine and husband Chris Tuck, Ruth, and Hugh, and by her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. L...
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Graeme John UPRITCHARD

12/08/2024
On Monday, August 12, 2024, in Christchurch, aged 85 years. Loved husband of the late Christine, dearly loved father and father-in-law of Jane and Marc, Hamish and Jenine, much loved brother and brother-in-law, uncle and great-uncle, and wonderful fr...
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Alastair "Bruce" Bruce ABERNETHY

16/08/2024
On August 16, 2024, peacefully at home surrounded by family, aged 87 years. Dearly loved husband of the late Val, much loved father and father-in-law of Ann and Matthew Newton, Jane and Chris Earl, and Carol and George Maxwell, loving Grandad Brucey ...
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Connor John Stephen HIGGS

14/08/2024
Taken unexpectedly at home, on August 14, 2024, aged 18 years. Beloved and treasured son of Stephen and Janette, adored brother of Ethan, devoted and loved grandson of Mervyn and Sandra Higgs, much loved grandson of Albert (deceased) and Jan Tee, tre...
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Richard Thomas HAMILTON

16/08/2024
On August 16, 2024, peacefully at Anthony Wilding Retirement Village, aged 93 years. Dearly loved husband of the late Dawn, much loved father and father-in-law of Vicki and Graeme Fraser, and Tim and Lisa, and loved Grandad of Aaron and his wife Evel...
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Harold Mervyn INCH

18/08/2024
Passed away peacefully surrounded with love, in Kaikoura, on Sunday August 18, 2024, aged 70 years. Devoted father of Nicki, Rodney, Diana, Cherie, Sam, and Chanelle. Loved father-in-law of Rachael, and Luke. Grandfather of Jayden, Lachie, and Elaina...
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Dorothy Ruth TURNER

18/08/2024
On August 18, 2024, peacefully at Christchurch Hospital, with family by her side, aged 81 years. Dearly loved wife of Neville, loved mother and mother-in-law of Tania (deceased), Carla and Anthony. Messages may be addressed to: The family of the late...
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Lynley Lorraine McLEAVEY

09/08/2024
On Friday, August 9, 2024, at Christchurch Public Hospital in Christchurch, aged 88 years.  Dearly loved wife of the late Brian, loved mother and mother-in-law of Louise and Kelly, Simone and Eugene, Elisa and Paul, Victoria and Steve, and Sarah-Kat...
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Ann ‘Dragon lady’ Maree AITKEN

10/08/2024
On August 10, 2024, aged 66 years, after a long hard-fought battle, passed away peacefully at Christchurch Hospital, surrounded by family. A beloved wife, cherished friend, and lifelong companion to Kevin for over four decades. much loved Mum and mot...
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Laura ‘Billie’ Kathleen RYAN

15/08/2024
On August 15, 2024, peacefully with family by her side, aged 98 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Michael, much loved mother and mother-in-law of Liam and Mandy, Peter (deceased), Kerry and Christine, Brigid and Jurgen, Moira and Kath, Deirdre and...
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Janet Mary LILLY

13/08/2024
On August 13, 2024, passed away peacefully at Summerset at Wigram, in her 88th year. Formerly of Darfield. Dearly loved wife of the late Jim. Much loved mum of Sue and Hamish, and step-mum of the (late) Jeff, Peter and Brian. Loved Gran to her grand...
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Derek Robert NEAL

14/08/2024
NEAL, Derek Robert: Passed peacefully, on August 14, 2024, aged 52 years. Dearly loved husband and best friend of Paula, and the late Jane-Marie, respected Dad of Sam and Jackson, and Stepdad of Sam, Grace, Josh and Tom.  Treasured son and son-in-la...
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