Obituaries
Margaret Jean PARK
08/04/2026
Passed away at Summerset at Avonhead, on Wednesday, April 8, 2026, aged 86 years. Beloved wife of Jim, much loved Mum of Helen, Eric, and the late John, and their partners. Dearly loved Grandma of Andrew, Nicole, Benjamin, and Devlin, and Great-Grand...
Morris Clifford FLAWS
03/04/2026
On Friday, April 3, 2026, at The Village Palms, aged 93 years. Loved husband of the late Myrna, dearly loved Dad of Linda and partner Jeremy, much loved Grandad of Blair and Reiko, and Melissa and Michelle, devoted GG of Aidan; and Jacob, and Anika. ...
Penelope Anne HARGREAVES
01/04/2026
On April 1, 2026, at Christchurch Hospital, aged 81 years. Survived by her only daughter Sophie. Messages may be addressed to: The family of the late Penny Hargreaves, c/- PO Box 39001, Christchurch 8545. A service to celebrate Penny’s life will be...
Mary Alice WALKER
09/04/2026
On Thursday, April 9, 2026, peacefully at Ellesmere Hospital, aged 60 years. Beloved wife of Ian for 38 years, treasured Mum of Issac, Ally, George, and Grace, adored Nanny of Lilly, and Hazel. Messages may be addressed to: The family of the late Mar...
Robert “Bruce” Bruce JOHNSTON
07/04/2026
Passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 7, 2026, at Burlington Care Centre, with family by his side, aged 85 years. Dearly loved husband of Jan for 62 years, much loved father and father-in-law of Tania, Guy and Josie, Tim and Emma, Richard and Rach...
Max BLOMQUIST
20/04/2026
On April 20, 2026, peacefully at Summerset at Wigram, six days before his 96th birthday. Dearly loved husband of the late Melba, and of the late Audrey, cherished father and father-in-law of Diana, Maxine, Angela and Micheal, Annette and Noel, and Li...
Barrie John GUY
11/03/2026
On Wednesday, March 11, 2026, peacefully aged 78 years. A memorial service to celebrate Barrie’s life will be held at the Christchurch Football Club, 250 Westminster Street, Mairehau (Christchurch Park), on Sunday,April 12, at 1.30pm....
Nogotau Fakahuikula Lafetu SIPELI
07/04/2026
A funeral service for Nogotau will be held at Christchurch Crematorium, 65 Vickerys Road, Wigram, on Saturday April 11, at 11.00am.
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Barbara Ann STANDEN
01/04/2026
On Wednesday, April 1, 2026, passed away peacefully at Charles Upham Retirement Village. Dearly loved wife of the late David. Much loved mother and mother-in-law of Michael and Rochelle, and the late Samantha. Cherished grandmother of Rawiri, and Nat...
Rosemary Thelma KNIGHT
05/04/2026
Passed away peacefully on Sunday, April 5, 2026, at Russley Village, aged 94 years. Beloved wife of the late Ewen Knight, cherished mother of Chris and Enrica, Sue and Alan, and Alison and Michael. Much loved Grandy of Tim, Laura, Emily, Reuben, Dani...
Raymond “Ray” Colin BOLAND
31/03/2026
On March 31, 2026, peacefully at Christchurch Hospital, with family at his side, aged 87 years. Dearly loved husband of Annabel, much loved father and father-in-law of Patrick, Marie, Eileen and Lee, loving Papa of Kayla, Aidan; Jordan and Alex, Anna...
Helen Carne WARD
31/03/2026
On Tuesday, March 31, 2026, peacefully at home, aged 78 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Allan, very much loved mother of Scott, Blair (deceased), and Erin, adored Nana of Shayla, Te Hiri, Aniwa, Nevaeh, and Great-Nana of Micah, Nico, Te Aroha, a...
Grant RADFORD
Passed away at Christchurch Hospital, aged 80 years. Beloved husband of Yvonne, dearly loved Dad and father-in-law of Nicola and Pete, and Andrew and Elizabeth. Loved Gramps of Preston, Kaedyn, Skylar, Payton, and Bennett, and a loved brother, brothe...
Chris “Chromie” ADAM
28/03/2026
On Saturday, March 28, 2026, passed away peacefully in Christchurch, surrounded by family. Dearly loved husband of Jo, much loved father of Grace, and George. Cherished son and son-in-law of Noeline and the late Ken Adam, and Jillian and Roger Lake. ...
Kenneth WELLS
30/03/2026
In Loving Memory - Ken is survived by his beloved wife Young Oak, his children and their partners, Natalya and Kirill, Jaeson and Trina, Jeremy and Maxine, Maurice and Kaitlin, and his grandchildren Oskar, Teo, Kai, and River. The family wishes to th...
Stephen Russell CHERRY
29/03/2026
On Sunday, March 29, 2026, aged 64 years. Much loved son of Nora and the late Russell Cherry, loved brother and brother-in-law of Gayle and Stu, Lynnlea and Jeff, adored uncle and great-uncle of his nieces and nephews. Special thank you to Martin for...
Catherine Joan HEENAN
26/03/2026
Passed away surrounded by love on Thursday, March 26, aged 60 years. Much loved daughter of the late Ernie and Judy, number one soulmate of Pete, cherished mother of Joe, and Tom, and adored sister of Mike, Matt, Jane, Ang, Liz, Chris, Di, and Sarah....
Barrie Robert JACKSON
10/03/2026
(Formerly of Bishopdale) On March 10, 2026, passed away peacefully at Summerset on Cavendish, aged 91 years,
Dearly loved husband of the late Joan, dear friend and soulmate of Coralie, loved uncle, and great-uncle to his nieces and nephews, and frie...
David Russell RODGERS
27/03/2026
Passed away with his family beside him on Friday, March 27, 2026, aged 63 years. Dearly loved husband of Sonya, much loved Dad and father-in-law of Josh, and Logan and Josie, Granddad of Sophie, Harper, Aaliyah, and Peyton, loved son of Robert “Joe...
Graham Paul TIPPEN
27/03/2026
Peacefully at home, surrounded by his loving family, on Friday, March 27, 2026, aged 66 years. Dearly loved husband and soulmate of Chris, much loved and adored father of Laura, and Ben, father-in-law of Andy, and Terri, and proud Poppy of Millie, an...



















