Obituaries

On Friday, June 13, 2025, peacefully, at Essie Summers, aged 88 years. Loved and adored partner of the late Diana, loved Dad and father-in-law of Sue, Mick and Jayne, Graham and Deirdre, Chis and Ingrid, loved Grandad of Kate, Steve, Kylie, Natalie, ...

Passed away peacefully on September 1, 2025, in her 89th year. Dearly loved wife of the late Ron Bertenshaw, treasured Mum and mother-in-law of Donna and Dave Fletcher, Nicky and Gary Franks, and Jo Bertenshaw and Benson Haywood. Adored Nan of Ben an...

On Friday, June 13, 2025, peacefully, at George Manning Village, surrounded by her family, aged 75 years. Loved Mum and mother-in law of Kirsten and Geoff (Perth), and Andrew and Tania, loved colleague, and friend to many. Messages may be addressed t...

On Sunday, August 31, 2025, after a short battle with cancer, aged 81 years. Loved husband of Liz for 60 years, loved Dad, and father-in-law of Tracy and Phil (Queensland), Scott and Carol, loved Grandad and Great-Grandad of Andrew and Jess, Anthony ...

On Saturday, November 29, 2025, passed away peacefully in Christchurch, aged 74 years. Much loved friend, confidant and all-round good guy. Special thanks to the staff of Holmwood Lifecare Rangiora for their compassionate care of Alistair. Messages m...

On June 14, 2025, peacefully at Addington Gardens, aged 89 years. Dearly loved husband of Ruth for 63 years, loved father and father-in-law of Michael and Alison, and Anthony and Tracey, loved grandfather of Rubina, Jackson, and Thomas, loved brother...

On June 13, 2025, passed away peacefully at Nurse Maude Hospice, aged 73 years. Dearly loved wife of Charlie, much loved mother and mother-in-law of Sharlene and Daniel McClure, Tarsha and Kyran Austin, and Shane. Loved Granny of Haydn; Deacon, and C...

Passed away at Christchurch Hospital, on November 28, 2025, aged 79 years. Much loved and cherished partner of Chris, loved and treasured Mum of Lynn, and the late Paul. Marg was a loved extended family member and a great friend to many. She will be ...

On November 16, 2025, died peacefully, aged 102 years. Loved husband of the late Ruth Aylmer Steel (nee Brodrick), loved father and father-in-law of Jeremy and Charlotte, and Felicity and Bruce, loved grandfather of William, Frances, Harriet, Sam, Ol...

On Friday, November 22, 2024, peacefully at Alpine View Village, surrounded by family, aged 89 years. Loved wife of the late Ken, loved Mum and mother-in-law, adored Gran. Messages may be addressed to: The family of the late Bon Sullivan, c/- PO Box ...

On Sunday, August 31, 2025, at Bupa Ashford, Prebbleton, aged 85 years. Dearly loved husband of Neroli for 62 years. Much loved father and father-in-law of Glenn, Brent and Sumi, Deane and Tracey, Carol, Bev. Much loved Grandad of Rebekah and Adam, H...

Air Commodore, OBE, RNZAF (Retired).On Tuesday, December 2, 2025, passed away peacefully at Burwood Hospital, aged 91 years. Dearly loved husband of the late Claire, for 65 years, much loved father and father-in-law of Lynne and Thad, and Philip and ...

On November 23, 2025, at Christchurch Hospital, aged 76 years. Much loved husband of Shirley, loved father and father-in-law of Hayden and Laura, treasured Granddad of Max. Loved brother and brother-in-law of Avalon and Gary (both deceased), Jean and...

On March 14, 2025, at Bethesda Care Home, aged 86 years. Loved mother of Taane, and the late Suzanne. Loved grandmother of all her grandchildren. Dearly loved second daughter of the late Gordon and Vera Walters, loved sister of Christopher, and the l...

Our dear boy, son of Tom Coots and Cherry Ma, blessed this earth for two days. So loved by so many, your Nanas, aunties, uncles, cousins and all of Mum and Dad’s friends. We are so proud of you our darling boy. Messages may be addressed to: The fam...

(Royal British Navy 1940-1949): On November 24, 2024, peacefully at Bellevue Care Centre, Papanui, in his 101st year. A loved father and father-in-law of Richard, Jane, Kate and Jack, Caroline and George, grandfather of his 12 grandchildren and six g...

Died peacefully at Radius Hawthorne, on December 4, 2025, aged 95 years. Loved husband of Jill for 73 years, loved father of Laurie, Mark, Grant, and Trish. Loved grandfather and great-grandfather. Special thanks for the care from both The Bellevue, ...

Passed peacefully in Christchurch, aged 88 years. Much loved husband of the late Louisa, loved father of Trish, and Eddie, loved Grandad of Yvette, Christy-Ann, Christian, and Maggie, and Great-Grandad of Caitlyn, Dominic, Charlii, and Ashley. Many t...

On November 28, 2024, passed away peacefully, with family at his side, aged 42 years. Loved husband of Lois, and loved Dad of Mikayla, and Katelyn. Loved son of Ben and Yvonne, and loved brother and brother-in-law of Rachel, and Paul and Jaydin, ador...

After a courageous struggle with dementia, Lis died on June 4, 2025, aged 79 years. Loved sister of Rob Walker, wife of Gary for 58 years, mother of Mark, Michael, and Stephen, grandmother of Paloma, Victoria, Michael, Jana, and Tui. In accordance wi...