Obituaries

On Wednesday, June 11, 2025, died peacefully in Christchurch, aged 90 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Paul. Beloved mother and mother-in-law of Joanne and Greg, Andrew and Susie, and Elizabeth and Nic. Much loved Nana of Liam, Ishbel, Neal, Pete...

of Kaikoura, on June 11, 2025, passed away peacefully at Christchurch Hospital, aged 77 years.  Loved wife of the late Bill, much loved mother of Dean Sutherland, Tessa Sutherland, and Darcy Sutherland, treasured Nanny and Grandma of Dylan, Danielle...

Passed away peacefully at Christchurch Hospital, on November 24, 2025, aged 84 years. Beloved and cherished husband and soulmate of Lesley for 60 years, dearly loved father and father-in-law of David and Victoria, and Catherine and Brett Whyte. Treas...

On Tuesday, November 12, 2024, at Essie Summers Village, with family by his side, aged 74 years. Loved Dad and father-in-law of Esme and Richard, Nadine and Phil, adored Grandad of Elsie, Ruby, Hannah, and Lily, loved brother, uncle, cousin, and frie...

On Monday, March 3, 2025, at Christchurch Hospital, aged 80 years. Our dear and much loved Dad of Lisa, and Tim, father-in-law of Richard, and greatly loved Grandpa of Holly, Oscar, and Isla. We will miss his cheerful loveliness dearly. Messages may ...

On November 23, 2025, sadly Joy passed peacefully in her sleep, after a short decline.  Joy is at peace and now with the rest of her family who passed before her. She is survived by her 3 children, Graeme, Neil, and Anne, her grandchildren and great...

Passed away peacefully at Ngaio Marsh Retirement Village, on March 8, 2025, aged 94 years. Beloved wife of the late Alan, loved and loving mother and mother-in-law of Jeff and Michele, Kate and Alan, treasured Nana of Emily, Joanna, and Renee; Hannah...

On Thursday September 4, 2025, peacefully with family at his side, aged 67 years. Loved husband of the late Lorraine, loved brother and brother-in-law of Steven (deceased), Lance (deceased), Carl (deceased), Shane and Angela, Karina (deceased) Darryn...

On November 22, 2025, passed away peacefully at Christchurch Hospital, aged 71 years. Dearly loved partner of Heather, much loved father and father-in-law Nicole Fairbairn, Grant and Rya, Mark and Nikki, loved Lollipop of Freddie, and Leo; Kaise, an...

5.2.1960 – 8.3.2025: Much loved wife of Tim for 44 years, beloved Mum and Mum-in-law of Bridget and Simon Cantem (Rolleston), Gemma and Jeremy Fry (Auckland), Justine and Dan Edmonds (South Korea).  Proud and besotted Nana of Rosie, Emma, and Abby...

On March 12, 2025, passed away peacefully at Charles Upham Retirement Village, Rangiora, aged 85 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Paul, much loved Mum of Grant, loved daughter of the late John and Betsy Grant (Winton). Loved cousin to Valerie Gr...

On March 12, 2025, passed away peacefully at Christchurch Hospital, surrounded by family, aged 96 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Harry, much loved mother and mother-in-law of Kirstie and the late Harry, Andrew and Nicky, the late Joanna, Nicky...

On June 19, 2025, passed away peacefully at Parklands Hospital, aged 93 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Ian, much loved mother and mother-in-law of Fraser and Nicky, treasured Grandma of Alexander and Mitchy, loved great-grandmother of Evelyn. S...

On August 29, 2025, passed away after a short illness, at Middlepark Rest Home, in her 99th year. Dearly loved wife of the late Tom, much loved mother of Barry, Diane, and the late Neroli. Special thanks to the staff at Middlepark Rest Home for their...

On March 9, 2025, Grace’s brave battle with Parkinson’s ended. Loved partner, mother, sister, and aunt. Heartfelt thanks to all the friends who have continued to visit and support Grace over the last few years. Sincere thanks also, to the staff ...

Passed away at Christchurch Hospital, on Saturday, June 7, 2025, aged 85 years. Dearly loved partner of the late Lynne, much loved father and father-in-law of Croydon and Karen, and Joanne, and deeply missed by his grandchildren. Lente Sed Attente...

Passed away peacefully, at Anthony Wilding Retirement Village, on November 30, 2025, aged 81 years. Devoted and caring wife of the late Jim Winchester, loving and nurturing Mum of Megan, Gareth and Jenalyn, treasured Grandma of Ethan, Javier, Stanley...

On March 6, 2025, passed away peacefully at Christchurch Hospital, with family by his side, aged 79 years. Dearly loved husband of Pam, much loved father and father-in-law of Mike and Hannah, and Anthony and Kylie, adored Grandad of James, and Ollie...

Passed away peacefully at Diana Isaac Retirement Village, on Tuesday, June 10, 2025, in her 96th year. Much loved wife of the late Russell, and sadly missed by her daughters and grandchildren. Messages may be addressed to: The family of the late Merl...

On Saturday, August 30, 2025, peacefully at Summerset at Avonhead, aged 92 years. Dearly loved husband of Annette, much loved father and father-in-law of Susan (deceased), Vicki, Mark and Nikki, Jonathan and Claire, and Angela and Hamish. Loved Grand...