Obituaries

On October 8, 2025, peacefully at Elms Court Middlepark Rest Home, in her 95th year. Loved wife of the late Fred, loving mother and mother-in law of Nicola (deceased), Jonathan and Karen, much respected mother-in-law of Peter and Charrette, devoted g...

On October 19, 2025, died peacefully at home, in the loving arms of his wife, accompanied by close friends, courageous in the face of inevitability, aged 66 years. Treasured husband of Nicola, beloved father of Ella, Bede, and Lily, and their partner...

On Saturday, October 18, 2025, aged 86 years. Much loved husband of Patricia, father and father-in-law of  Gretchen and Scott, David, and Robin, and Grandad of Zach; and Ben. Messages may be addressed to: The family of Hugh Nisbet, c/- PO Box 39001,...

On October 15, 2025, Liz passed peacefully at Nurse Maude Hospital Care in Christchurch, surrounded by family, after a determined and courageous journey battling cancer, aged 60.  Dearly loved wife of Adrian, devoted Mum to Anna, and Andrew, and sis...

On October 19, 2025, at Darfield Hospital, aged 91 years. Dearly loved husband of the late Ena, much loved father, father-in-law, and friend of Robert, Alexander and Kerri, Margaret and Geoff, proud and loving Grandad of Megan and Joe, and a loving g...

On October 16, 2025, passed away peacefully after a short illness, at Nurse Maude Hospital, aged 53 years.  Gorgeous husband of Penny, loving Dad and best friend of Tyler.  Amazing brother and brother-in-law of Brian and Sera, Paul and Jenny, Brent...

On Wednesday, October 15, 2025, passed away in Christchurch. Much loved wife of the late Desmond Tully. Adored Mum and mother-in-law of Anne, Denise and Alex, and Margaret and Shane. Cherished grandmother to Joe, Jimmy, Rebecca, Julia, and Luke. R...

On October 15, 2025, peacefully, at Nurse Maude Hospice, surrounded by family, aged 75 years. Dearly loved husband of Brenda, much loved father and father-in-law of Jason and Judith, Shane and Charisse, Megan and Scott, Corinne and Nick, loved Granda...

On Tuesday, October 14, 2025, at Arvida Ilam, aged 95 years. Loved husband of the late Jo, loved Dad, and father-in-law of Willem and Sheryl, Peter and Sonja, Angela and Gene, Judy and Alan, adored Opa of Letasha, Anthony, Westley, Juliet, Jacqui, an...

Peacefully at home, on her 30th birthday, October 16, 2025. Dearly loved daughter of Kathy and Kelvyn, much loved sister and sister-in-law of Matthew and Astrid, special grand-daughter of Ted and Kay O’Regan, and John and Lindsay, and a much loved ...

On October 14, 2025, passed away peacefully at The Russley Village, Ashley Suites, aged 70 years. Dearly loved wife and best friend of Gordon, much loved mother and mother-in-law of Kate and Dean Eades, Chris and Amy, and Nick and Jenna, adored Na...

Unexpectedly at home, on October 11, 2025, aged 61 years. Dearly loved husband of Alieke, and much loved Dad of Ben, Thomas, and Noah. Messages may be addressed to: The family of the late John Dierckx, c/- PO Box 39001, Christchurch 8545. A service f...

Passed away far too soon, aged 49 years.  Much loved grand-daughter of Jim (“her Jamie”) and Clarrie (both deceased), and of Ted and Thelma (both deceased), daughter of Valerie (deceased) and Keith, and step-daughter of Bev, cherished sister and...

On Wednesday, October 8, 2025, passed away peacefully in Christchurch, aged 85 years. Dearly loved friend to many. Messages may be addressed to: The friends of the late Peter Edmonds, c/- Box 39001, Christchurch, 8545. In lieu of flowers, donations t...

Passed away peacefully at Nurse Maude Hospice, on October 16, 2025, aged 79 years. Loved and cherished Mum of Suzanne and partner William, and Stephen, loved and treasured Nana of Jake. Special sister of Margaret and the late Mervyn Cousins, aunty of...

On October 12, 2025, after a short illness, aged 85 years. Loved husband of Sandra, loved father and father-in-law of Hamish, Rob and Tracey, Andrew and Natasha, Grandad of Sam, Josh, Charlotte, Olivia, and Harriet, loved brother and brother-in-law o...

On Wednesday, October 15, 2025, passed away at home, surrounded by loved ones, aged 63 years. Darling loved wife of Victor, very special Mum of Cullen, and Dylan, daughter of the late Val and Bruce Woodham, loved sister, and sister-in-law of Jude and...

On Monday, October 13, 2025, in his 85th year, at Burwood Hospital, surrounded by family. Dearly beloved husband of Jan. Adored father and father-in-law of Tom and Felicity, Susie and Andrew, Kate and Colin, and Lizzie and Monty. Much loved grandfath...

Passed away peacefully with family beside him, on Wednesday, October 8, 2025, aged 66 years. A dearly loved Dad, Granddad, brother, uncle, friend, and colleague. Messages may be addressed to: The family of the late David Wear, c/- PO Box 39001, Chris...

Peacefully, on October 8, 2025, with his loving family, aged 68 years. Dearly loved partner of Irene Hayward, loved stepfather of Amy, and Niven, loved Grandad of Maisie, and Lily. Much loved brother, brother-in-law, uncle, and friend to many. I�...