Obituaries
Catherine Primmer CORBETT
24/08/2026
On August 24, 2026, at Essie Summers Retirement Village, aged 79 years. Dearly loved wife of Lew, loved mother and mother-in-law of Kevin and Sue, Cindy and Don, Grant (deceased), Lucinda and Gavin, loved stepmother of Joanna (deceased) and Stuart, P...
Diana Ashe PICK
21/08/2026
On August 21, 2026, passed away peacefully at Kaiapoi Lodge, aged 98 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Frederick (Erick), mother, stepmother, grandmother, great-grandmother, aunt, and a good friend of many. Sincere thanks to the staff of Kaiapoi ...
Nicholas “Nicky” EVANS
24/08/2026
On Monday, August 24, 2026, passed away peacefully at home in Christchurch, aged 71 years. Dearly loved brother and brother-in-law of Paul and Christine, Ursula, and Petter and Marie. Cherished uncle of Karina, Heather, Tessa and Kate. Treasured grea...
Glynn John BRAITHWAITE
21/08/2026
On Friday, August 21, 2026, peacefully in Christchurch, aged 87 years. Dearly loved husband of Barbara for 60 years, cherished Dad and father-in-law of Morgan and Chuenkamon, Louise and Michael, loved Grandad of Praewa, brother-in-law of Beverley, an...
Margaret Anne 'Anne' AYDON
23/08/2026
On August 23, 2026, died peacefully with family by her side, aged 91 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Bill, much loved mother and mother-in-law of Mark and Fiona, Graham and Shelley, Sally, and the late David. Treasured Grandma of Robert, and And...
Alistair Frank Taylor
21/08/2026
29 April 1935 - 21 August 2026 (Late of Cashel Car Sales) Beloved father of Jackie Taylor and Tom, Bruce Taylor, Mark Taylor, and the late Christine Condliffe. Dearly loved grandfather of Megan and James, and Korissa. Great grandfather of Elise. Love...
Beverley Joy GILBERT
24/08/2026
On August 24, 2026, at Bupa Ashford, surrounded by family. Beloved wife of Frank, loved mother and mother-in-law of Lindsay and Miriam, Derek, Fiona and Darrell, treasured Grandma of Lachlan, Theo; Diego, Xavier; and Jesse, loved step-Grandma of Dan...
Hazel Eleanor WILLIAMS
22/08/2026
After a day full of laughter and love, Hazel passed away peacefully in her sleep, just after midnight on August 22, 2026. Dearly loved wife of the late Ted, much loved Mum of Carol and Troy, gorgeous Nana of Letitia and Danny, and Daniel and Arnora. ...
Susan Roberta BENZIE
15/08/2026
On Saturday, August 15, 2026, passed away peacefully surrounded by family. Dearly loved mother and mother-in-law of Jeremy, Gus and Steve, and Matthew and Tessa. Cherished grandmother of Zoe, James, Raife, and Ari, and great-grandmother of Jensen, ...
Stephanie “Steph” Kathleen HAGERTY
21/08/2026
On August 21, 2026, peacefully and surrounded by love at Nurse Maude Hospice. Dearly loved wife and soulmate of the late Grant, much loved Mum of Alesha, and Liam, and mother-in-law of Joe. Proud and loving Grandma of Kadie, Te Koha, Piper, and Stevi...
Victoria Eugenia KING
21/08/2026
Passed away peacefully on Friday, August 21, 2026, at Ngaio Marsh Rest Home, aged 82 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Gerald Charles King. Treasured and devoted mother of Caroline, and Thomas, loved mother-in-law of Ryan, cherished Nana of Rita...
Anthony “Tony” Thomas McGREGOR
21/08/2026
On Friday, August 21, 2026, suddenly at home in Rangiora, aged 77 years. Dearly loved husband of Helen, stepfather of Tracey, and Karl. Loved grandfather of Amy, Greer, Christian, Sophia, Heidi, Great-Grandpop of Ryder, and Clio. Messages may be addr...
Christian MORRELL
21/08/2026
On Friday 21, 2026, peacefully at Nurse Maude Care Home, aged 53 years. Much loved father of Kyla, loved brother of Stefan, and Kirsty (AUS), loved son of Phil, and the late Robynne, stepson of Suzie. Messages may be addressed to: The family of the l...
David Malcolm DENTON
16/08/2026
On August 16, 2026, peacefully at Essie Summers Retirement Village, after 90 pretty amazing years. Much loved husband of the late Aynsley, father of Karen, and Ross, father-in-law of Steve, grandfather of Cameron, Hamish, Kieran, and Harry, and Great...
Carolyn Lea POWER
16/08/2026
On Sunday, August 16, 2026, peacefully at Christchurch Hospital, after a few good days with family and friends. Beloved mother of Eden, much loved sister and sister-in-law of Warren and Jennie, Trevor and Fiona, a favourite aunty to all her nieces an...
Sharyn Michelle GALLAGHER
18/08/2026
Unexpectedly on Tuesday, August 18, 2026, peacefully and surrounded by her family, aged 62 years. Loved wife and best friend of Donal for 38 years. Adored Mum of Ciaran, Jacob, and Rose. Loved daughter of the Faye and Ian Brownie (both deceased), lov...
William “Maurice” Maurice WARD
20/08/2026
On August 20, 2026, peacefully at Christchurch Hospital, with family by his side, in his 100th year. Dearly loved husband of the late Nancy, much loved Dad and father-in-law of Stuart and Lillian, Kevin and Frances, and the late Barbara, Lance and Ma...
Alan Wilton RANBY
12/08/2026
On August 12, 2026, of Parnassus Road, Cheviot, passed away suddenly, aged 50 years. Dearly loved son of Marion and the late John Ranby, loved brother of Frances, and Charles.
Will be forever remembered
Messages may be addressed to: The famil...
Janette ‘Jan’ Grace VISKER
18/08/2026
On August 18, 2026, peacefully at Karadean Court, Oxford, aged 88 years. Much loved mother and mother-in-law of Robert and Egan, and Daniel and Sarah, loved Grandma of Liam, Annie, Emma, Cora, and Reef. Special thanks to the staff at Karadean Court f...
Lois Margaret GOOLD
13/08/2026
On Thursday, August 13, 2026, passed away peacefully at Nurse Maude Hospice after a brave battle with cancer, aged 87 years. Dearly loved daughter of the late Len and Mona. Beloved sister and sister-in-law of Gary and Jan. Adored aunt of Geoffrey and...



















