Obituaries

On May 17, 2026, peacefully at Parklands Hospital, in his 87th year, with his family present. Dearly loved husband of Therese for 63 years, dearly loved father of Andrew, Stephen, and Simon, loved father-in-law of Kate, Claudia, and Brenda. Cherished...

(formerly Thomas): On Friday, May 8, 2026, peacefully, aged 94 years. Loved wife of the late Des, and the late Sid, loved Mum, and mother-in-law of Amanda and Adrian, Nick and Lydia, adored youngest daughter of Fred and Mabel Howells, treasured Gran,...

On Wednesday, May 13, 2026, aged 65 years, we were deeply saddened to lose the man who filled our lives with so much laughter and joy. A much loved husband of Sally, and Dad of Daniel, Savannah, and Celena. Beloved son of Nick (deceased) and Neda, an...

Passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 2, 2026, aged 95 years. Julianna was the wife of the late Constantine Howard Zohrab, loved mother of Gary, Roger, Tony, and their partners, loved grandmother, great-grandmother, a much-loved Aunty Ju, and a goo...

On Tuesday May 12, 2026, peacefully at Karadean Rest Home, aged 83 years. Loved wife of the late Robert, treasured Mum and mother-in-law of Jeffrey and Sheryl, Steve and Andria, Karen and Rob, and the late Patricia, adored grandmother to her 14 grand...

On May 11, 2026, peacefully at Christchurch Hospital, in her 70th year. Dearly loved wife of Bill, devoted mother, and mother-in-law of Brenda and Peter, and Carl and Michelle, cherished Nan of Bowen and Flynn, Jaime and Liam, loved sister and sister...

(née Johnston, of Poverty Bay): On Friday, May 8, 2026, passed away peacefully at Ballarat Retirement Village, surrounded by family. Dearly loved wife of Bruce for 61 years. Much loved mother of Kenneth, Andrew, and Kirsty, and mother-in-law of Nina...

On Tuesday, May 12, 2026, peacefully at Christchurch Hospital, aged 76 years. Loved husband of Iryna, loved family member, and friend. Messages may be addressed to: The family of the late Oleg Kotorovych, c/- PO Box 39001, Christchurch 8545. The serv...

On Thursday, May 7, 2026, Buck passed away peacefully at Park Lane Retirement Village, aged 98 years, surrounded by family. Dearly loved husband of Angie for 70 years. Cherished father and father-in-law of Philip [deceased], Rachael and Frank, Chris ...

On Monday, May 11, 2026, peacefully, aged 95 years. Loved wife of the late Bartholomeus (Bob), much loved Mother of her children and their partners, loved grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend to many. Messages may be addressed to: The family of...

Chris' life journey ended on Friday evening, May 8, 2026, in Christchurch. Loved wife and best friend of Neville. Loved sister and sister-in-law of John and Jenefer, Pat (deceased) and Ross. Loved auntie of Siobhan and Paul, Lucy and Katya and Chris....

On May 6, 2026, passed away suddenly at home, aged 76 years.  Dearly loved and treasured husband of Shelley, generous and vibrant Dad of Adele, Paula, Daniel and Casey, and Brenda, proud and adored Grandad of Brodie, and Kade; Jordy, Georgia, and Ma...

On May 5, 2026, passed away at Bluegums, aged 86 years. Much loved mother of Maria, Pietro, and Sebastiano, treasured Gran of Dominic, Sofia, Robbie, and Sebastian. Rest in peace Messages may be sent to PO Box 43030, Darfield 7541. A Funeral Ma...

On May 4, 2026, peacefully at Diana Isaac Retirement Village, aged 91 years. Loved wife of the late Garry for 68 years, mother and mother-in-law of Roger and Tracy, Wendy, Sandy and Ron, Grandma of Rebecca, Todd and Emily, Amanda and William, Logan a...

On Tuesday, May 5, 2026, peacefully at home, surrounded by family and love, aged 75 years. Loved husband and devoted friend of Candace, loved son of Gwynneth, and the late Duncan, loved Dad and father-in-law of Anna and Mike, Nick and Hollie, Simon a...

On May 5, 2026, peacefully at Banbury Park Care, aged 76 years. Dearly loved partner of Sue, much loved father and father-in-law of Nic and Dave, Keith and Drew, treasured Granddad of Rémy, and Rā, special Andy of Andrew and Julie, Harry, George, a...

On May 2, 2026, peacefully at Parkstone Care Home, aged 84 years. Loved mother and mother-in-law of Michael and Vicky, adored daughter of the late Rep and May Nahr, cherished sister of Robin and the late Noeline, Orlando, Henry, Rose, Margaret, Judit...

Passed away peacefully, after a painful battle, at Christchurch Hospital on Sunday, May 3, 2026, aged 86 years. Much loved wife of James (deceased), dearly loved Mum and mother-in-law of Tony and Donna; Dawn; Gill; and Mark and Jolie.  Loved stepmot...

On April 28, 2026, peacefully at Nurse Maude Hospice, aged 88 years. Dearly loved husband of Bev for 62 years, dearly loved father and father-in-law of Sharon and Stephen, Wendy and Andrew, Suzanne (deceased), Stephen and Cathy, and Kevin. Much loved...

Passed away peacefully at Christchurch Hospital on May 3, 2026, aged 83 years. Dearly loved wife of Allan. Loved mother and mother-in- law of Tania and Phil, Jacinta and Bryce. Cherished Nana of Larissa, Emma, Rebecca, Liam, and Nathan.  Messages ma...