Obituaries

Joan (Shirley) JOHNS

It is with deep sadness, the Johns’ family would like to announce the sudden, peaceful passing of Shirley, on November 22, 2023, aged 85 years. Loved and cherished wife of Reginald, loving mother and mother-in-law of Sandra, Ian, Mark, and Karen. A...
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So Yong Chin YEE

The Yee family wish to sincerely thank all those who attended the service for So Yong and for all the expressions of love and sympathy offered to us....
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Marie Isobel McKAY

21/01/2023
Formerly of New Creek Lyell. Peacefully on January 21, 2023, with Alex at her side, aged 84 years. Loved wife of Alex for 63 years, a dearly loved mother of Caren and Geoff, Tony and Jocelyn. Loved Nana of Byron, Amelia, Eamon, Ajhurak and Kate, and ...
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Clive Arnold WHEELER

30/04/2023
On April 30, 2023, peacefully, aged 84 years. Dearly loved husband of Jan, loved father and father-in-law of Colin (deceased), Louise and Barry, Greg and Tracey, and Tim; devoted grandfather of Thomas, Georgia, Andrew, Bridget, and Alex, Great Granda...
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Jacob (Jake) Dylan MACGREGOR

10/08/2023
Sadly, and after short battle with cancer, passed away on August 10, 2023, at Nurse Maude Hospice, aged 48 years. Dearly loved husband of Melanie, proud father of Lily, Liam, and Logan.  Loved son of Ian and the late Glynn. Loved son-in-law of Frank...
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Suzanne (Sue) Burns CROMB

14/10/2022
On October 14, 2022, peacefully surrounded by her loving family. Dearly loved wife of John, loved mother and mother-in-law of Paul, Belinda and Izaac. Much adored Nana of Mia, Paris, Oli, Toby, Benji, Jack, and Luke, and loved sister of Pam and the l...
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Nancy June SHARPLIN

20/01/2023
On January 20, 2023, peacefully at Annaliese Haven Rest Home, in her 96th year. Wife of the late Johnny, mother of Phillip, Terry, and Mark. Loved grandmother, great-grandmother, aunty, and friend to many. Special thanks to the staff of Annaliese Hav...
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Maureen Anne COOPER

30/04/2023
Peacefully on April 30, 2023, aged 62 years. Much loved partner of Craig; daughter of the late Bob and Lorraine; sister of Jackie; Aunty of Selina and Rafe, Sarah and Mikey, and Nick and Harriet; Great Aunty of Lily, Sam, Harper, Ava, and Lola; niece...
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Trevor Richard PERRY

10/10/2022
On October 10, 2022, peacefully at St Allisa Lifecare, aged 79 years. Dearly loved husband of Faye and much loved by all the members of his near and extended family. Special thanks to the staff at St Allisa Lifecare and all those who cared for Trevor...
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Mary Elizabeth ANDERSON

20/01/2023
Known to all as Betty, died on January 20, 2023, aged 93 years. Only daughter of the late Alexander and Margaret May Anderson. Betty was born in Rotherham Hospital and spent her early years at Terako (Waiau), with her elder brothers, William, Robert,...
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Ronald (Ron) Stephenson CLAYTON

15/10/2022
Peacefully at home, on October 15, 2022, aged 91 years. Loved husband of the late Pauline, much loved father and father-in-law of Helen, the late Graham, Sue and Alan, Jennifer and Ben, and Aileen, loved and treasured grandad and great-grandad. A hea...
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Noeline Isabel MARRIS

28/04/2023
 On April 28, 2023, passed away peacefully after a short illness, at Merivale Retirement Village, aged 86 years. Dearly loved wife of Owen for 62 years, and much loved mother of Susan, and Jeanette. Adored grandma of Sebastian, and the late Jessica;...
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Roger Stewart SHEPARD

08/03/2024
Passed away peacefully at home on Friday, March 8, 2024, aged 82 years. Dearly loved husband of the late Diane, much loved dad and father-in-law of Amanda and Terry O’Donnell, Wade (deceased) and Petra Shepard, and Nick and Karen Shepard, dearly lo...
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Bryan William ARTHUR

14/10/2022
On October 14, 2022, in Christchurch Hospital, aged 89 years.  Much loved father and father-in-law of Robin, Gary, Paul and Lindie and grandfather of Joey, Jonelle, Tomas, and Luke.  Special thanks to the  ICU team at Christchurch Hospital for the...
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Kenneth George CLIFFIN

15/01/2023
On January 15, 2023, after a short illness, Ken passed peacefully away at home surrounded by his family, aged 87 years. Much loved husband and best friend of Patricia for 64 years. Dearly loved father and father-in-law of Sue and Greg Ellis, Joanne W...
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Eric John RICHARDSON

06/08/2023
Passed away peacefully on Sunday, August 6, 2023, at Avonlea Dementia Care, aged 90 years. Loved husband of the late Judith, loved father and father-in-law of Brian and Sarah (Invercargill), and Sarah Richardson (Auckland), proud grandfather of Emma ...
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Frances (June) June CHAPPLE

17/10/2022
On October 17, 2022, peacefully, aged 86 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Ron, loved and treasured mother and mother-in-law of Robyn and Peter Thew, Judith and Iain Reid. A cherished grandma of William and Miriam, and Rebecca, and great-grandma o...
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Denis (Da) Bernard DALY

23/01/2023
Died peacefully on January 23, 2023, in his 81st year. Surrounded by his loving family, after a courageous battle to cancer. Loving husband of Ngaire, for 56 years, adored father and father-in-law of Lisa and Malcolm, Glen and Sarah, loving “Da” ...
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Frances (Fran) Margaret PARLANE

15/10/2022
On October 15, 2022, passed away peacefully, aged 97 years. Dearly loved wife of Don (deceased). Dearly loved and treasured mother and mother-in-law of Jan and Ted Churstain, Kevin and Hildi Schimanski, and Debra Schimanski. Cherished Nana of David a...
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Caleb Murray DULIEU (Christie)

22/01/2023
Unexpectedly on January 22, 2023, aged 23 years. Dearly loved son of Nicci Christie, Brent and Rebecca Dulieu, beloved brother of Ethan and Courtney, Harry, Sophie, and Jordan. Uncle of Sage. Adored Grandson and Bam Bam of Jenny and the late Murray C...
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