Obituaries

Passed away peacefully, surrounded by loving family, on December 15, 2025, aged 86 years. Dearly loved wife of the late John, greatly loved mother and mother-in-law of Tracy (deceased) and Richard Oldfield, Paul and Leanne, Adam and Kate, very proud ...

On December 16, 2025, at Christchurch Hospital, after a short illness, aged 81 years.  Dearly loved sister and sister-in-law of Richard and Margaret, Simon and Carolyn, and Virginia, and loved aunty of Sam, Olivia, and Marcus; Chris, Pete, and Charl...

On December 14, 2025, passed away at WesleyCare, aged 85 years. Dearly loved wife of David, much loved mother of Catherine, and Stephen, loved sister of Dorothy, and Paul, a loved aunt of all her nieces and nephews. Special thanks to the staff at Wes...

On Friday, December 12, 2025, passed away unexpectedly at home, aged 83 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Elvin (Joe). Much loved mother and mother-in-law of Steven and Sue, Tina and the late Sonny, Nicola and Dean, Sherrie and Vic, Rachel and Dar...

Passed away peacefully, at Christchurch Hospital, on December 10, 2025, aged 93 years. Loved and loving husband of the late Eleanor, devoted and cherished Dad of James and Christine, Robert and Heather, and David, loved Granddad of Sarah, Steven, and...

On December 11, 2025, peacefully at home, surrounded by her loving family, aged 85 years. Loved wife of the late Don, dearly loved Mama and mother-in-law of Richard and Annie, Suzanne and Tim, adored Nai Nai of James, and Oliver; Piper, and Timmie. M...

Passed away, surrounded by family, on Friday, December 12, 2025, aged 79 years, Much loved wife of the late David (Bing), dearly loved Mum of Gillian, and Raelene, and very proud Nannie of Jake, Andy, Charlie, and George. Messages may be addressed to...

Sunday, December 7, 2025, at Anthony Wilding Retirement Village. Colin ended his journey peacefully surrounded by his music and family, aged 87 years. Devoted husband of Helen (née Edwards) for 61 years. Loving father and father-in-law of Noel and N...

Passed peacefully in her sleep on Saturday, November 22, 2025, aged 92 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Merrick, loved Mum and mother-in-law of Richard and Diane, and Alister and Carol, adored Nana of Fraser, Amanda, Heidi, and their partners, Gr...

On Tuesday, December 9, 2025, peacefully, aged 94 years. Loved wife of the late Bert, loved Mum of the late Godfrey, Robyn, the late Walter, Rena, Paul, the late Peter, Leonie, Nigel, and their families, loved Taua and Nana to her grandchildren, grea...

Passed away at Ngaio Marsh on Tuesday, November 25, 2025, aged 88 years. Dearly loved husband of the late Ann (Beau) for 65 years, loved father and father-in-law of Graham and Christina, Jim, Jo and Richard, and Mick and Penny, and a dearly loved gra...

On Wednesday, December 3, 2025, peacefully, aged 77 years. Dearly loved husband of Lynette for 53 years, loved Dad and father-in-law of Brendon and Elizabeth, Nathan and Lisa, loved Popsie of Jamie, William, and Emma, loved brother and brother-in-law...

On Thursday, December 4, 2025, passed away peacefully in Christchurch. Devoted husband of Margaret for 60 years. Loved father and father-in-law of Cecilia and Richard, and Chris and Jacquie. Beloved Papa of Lily, Oscar, Polly, and Alexander. Grateful...

Passed away peacefully, on December 8, 2025, aged 94 years. Beloved wife of the late Bruce, loved mother and mother-in-law of Murray and Eileen, David and Carrie, Grant and Lois, Nettles and Brian Lamont, and the late Richard. Treasured grandmother, ...

On Saturday, December 6, 2025, aged 88 years. Dearly loved and loving husband and forever soulmate of Pat (Patricia Joan, née Robertson) for 67 years.  John passed with his loving wife and children beside him. Very much loved and loving Dad and fat...

On Wednesday December 3, 2025, aged 75 years. Much loved husband and best friend of Jill, loved father and father-in-law of Nicola, Andrew and Amy, Holly and Sam, Grandad of Arnold, and Albert; and Leo, and Adam. Messages may be addressed to: The fam...

On December 1, 2025, peacefully at Summerset at Avonhead, aged 93 years.   Cherished son of the late Gilbert and Frances, dearly loved brother of Janet, Joyce, Alex, Marj, Dot, Daph, and Bob (all deceased), and the most amazing and caring uncle to ...

(Formerly of Leeds, UK) On Sunday, November 30, 2025, aged 84 years.  Beloved husband of the late Catherine, dearly loved and cherished Dad and father-in-law of Maria, and Sarah, and Richard.  Beloved brother, brother-in-law, and uncle.  Sincere t...

Passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by his loving family, on November 29, 2025, aged 79 years.  Dearly loved husband of Shona, loved and treasured Dad and father-in-law of Richard and Amanda, Darryl and Lis, Aaron and Linda, Tony and Pipa, lo...

On November 28, 2025, passed away peacefully after a courageous battle, aged 67 years. Dearly loved husband of Karen (Kaz) for 43 years, much loved father and father-in-law of Emma and Nick, Sam and Annabelle, Annabelle and Ben, Ginnie and Sam, adore...