Obituaries

On Monday, February 9, 2026, at home with family by his side, aged 85 years. Loved husband of Margaret for 61 years, loved Dad and father-in-law of Nichola, Mike and Lynne, Hamish and Beverly, loved Granddad of Henry, Charlotte, Jack, Jacqui, and Jam...

Passed away peacefully on Sunday, February 8, 2026, after a brief illness, aged 87 years. Devoted wife of Arthur for 66 years, much loved mother and mother-in-law of Peter and Julianne, Ruth and the late Bryan, and Bill and Tina. Adored Gran of Andy,...

Passed away peacefully on January 30, 2026, aged 99 years. Loved husband of the late Rhona (nee Midgley), loved Dad of John and Lyn, Clare, and Kathryn and the late Don. Cherished Papa of Anna, Tim and Ben; Sam, Rebecca and Andrew; Roy and Scott; Ste...

(Formerly of Lower Hutt). On February 1, 2026, passed away at Christchurch Hospital, aged 96 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Ronald, much loved Mum and mother-law of Brian and Kate, Lesley, and the late Ian, and Kevin. Treasured Nana of Melissa,...

On Sunday, January 11, 2026, peacefully in Christchurch surrounded by family. Dearly loved husband of Judy, father and father-in-law of Andrew and Krista, Philippa and Julian, and Katy. Beloved Grandpa of Oscar, Max, John, Elizabeth, Mary, Alexandra,...

On Friday, February 6, 2026, passed away peacefully at Burwood Hospital, surrounded by family. Dearly loved husband and best friend of Bev for over 40 years. Loved father and father-in-law of Tracy Colvin, and Paula and Dylan Clark. Treasured grandfa...

Passed away on Friday, February 6, 2026, aged 95 years. Much loved wife of the late Ray for 62 years, beloved mother and mother-in-law of Graeme and Donna, Helen and Paul Evans, Christine and James McShane, Paul and Kathy, and Geoff. Grandma of Bradl...

On February 3, 2026, passed away at home, aged 31 years. Treasured son of Peter and the late Sarah, adored brother and brother-in-law of Jess, and Abby and Hamish. Much loved grandson of Ann Kellaway.  A proud farmer and devoted fisherman, Duncan l...

Passed away peacefully, with loving family by his side, on January 12, 2026, aged 78 years. Loved and treasured husband of Helen, loved father and father-in-law of Julie and Tim, Ginna and Derek, Phil and Sarah, and Tim. Loved Pop of Lily, Thomas, Zo...

On Monday, February 2, 2026, passed away unexpectedly at Christchurch Public Hospital, surrounded by loving family. Dearly loved husband of Christine for 53 years. Cherished brother and brother-in-law of Ruth (deceased), Vernon and Pamela, Rosemarie ...

On February 1, 2026, peacefully at Christchurch Hospital, in his 99th year. Dearly loved husband of Shirley for 74 years, much loved father and father-in-law of Rodger and Lisa, Laura and Bill, Susan and Kevin, Margaret and Philip, and Judith. Cheris...

On January 30, 2026, Perry passed peacefully at home, surrounded by loving family and friends, aged 87 years. Dearly loved soulmate of his late wife Margaret, loved father of Kelli and Craig, and Grandad of Matthew, Cameron, Emma, and Finja. Messages...

On Wednesday, February 4, 2026, peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family, aged 81 years. Loved partner of the late Ken Mulvey, Mum and mother-in-law of Brett (Gordy) and Steph, and Janine and Dave, loved Grandma of Ben, Rebecca and Simon, H...

On Saturday, January 17, 2026, at peace, with family by his side, aged 82 years. Much loved husband of the late Patricia, cherished father and father-in-law of Suzanne and David, Andrew, Sonia, Justine and Brent, Hamish and Jody. Cherished brother an...

On Monday, January 26, 2026, unexpectedly at Christchurch Hospital.  Beloved mother of Tristan, much loved darling daughter of Jane Leitze and Ross Miller (Australia), and loved stepdaughter of Mark Leitze. Loving sister and sister-in-law of Susan, ...

On January 30, 2026, passed away peacefully at Chatswood Retirement Home, aged 67 years. Dearly loved father of Stephanie, much loved brother, brother-in-law, uncle, and friend who will be sadly missed by all. Messages may be addressed to: The family...

On January 28, 2026, passed away peacefully at Adriel Rest Home, Amberley, aged 92 years. Very much loved and loving husband of Johanna, loved father and father-in-law of Liz and Marcus, Bel, Ginny and the late Bo, Mark and Helen, and Simon and Sam, ...

On January 23, 2026, passed away peacefully at Summerset at Avonhead Retirement Village, aged 87 years. Dearly loved wife of Roger for 65 years, much loved mother and mother-in-law of Janet (deceased) and Patrick, Helen and the late Barry. Treasured ...

On Monday, January 26, 2026, peacefully at Burwood Hospital, aged 70 years. Loved wife of Graham for 43 years, Mum of Janaya, and Regan, mother-in-law of Tim, and Renata. Precious daughter of Irene and the late Les, sister of John and Lyn. Stepmum of...

On Monday, January 26, 2026, peacefully at Charles Upham Retirement Village in Rangiora, aged 92 years. Loved husband of the late Patricia for 48 years. Loved father and father-in-law of Michael and Raylene, David and Christine, and Andrew and Despin...