Obituaries

On Monday, March 3, 2025, at Christchurch Hospital, aged 80 years. Our dear and much loved Dad of Lisa, and Tim, father-in-law of Richard, and greatly loved Grandpa of Holly, Oscar, and Isla. We will miss his cheerful loveliness dearly. Messages may ...

On November 23, 2025, sadly Joy passed peacefully in her sleep, after a short decline.  Joy is at peace and now with the rest of her family who passed before her. She is survived by her 3 children, Graeme, Neil, and Anne, her grandchildren and great...

Passed away peacefully, with her loving family present, at Addington Gardens Rest Home, on Thursday, March 12, 2026, aged 92 years. Loved and cherished mother and mother-in-law of Karin, Jeff and Philomena, David, Glenn and Claire, much loved Nana of...

Peacefully on June 21, 2026, in his 95th year. Dearly loved husband of the late Marie; loved father and father-in-law of Stuart and Rosie (Auckland), Linda and Keith O’Brien (Tauranga), and Jenny Cain. Proud Grandad and Pop of Adam Barnwell; Liam, ...

Passed away peacefully at Ngaio Marsh Retirement Village, on March 8, 2025, aged 94 years. Beloved wife of the late Alan, loved and loving mother and mother-in-law of Jeff and Michele, Kate and Alan, treasured Nana of Emily, Joanna, and Renee; Hannah...

On Friday, June 19, 2026, peacefully at Lady Wigram Retirement Village, aged 95 years. Dearly loved wife of Michael for 67 years, who passed away in January. Mother and mother-in-law of David, Peter and Barbara, Grandad of Ryan, Carla, and Amy; and A...

On Thursday September 4, 2025, peacefully with family at his side, aged 67 years. Loved husband of the late Lorraine, loved brother and brother-in-law of Steven (deceased), Lance (deceased), Carl (deceased), Shane and Angela, Karina (deceased) Darryn...

On November 22, 2025, passed away peacefully at Christchurch Hospital, aged 71 years. Dearly loved partner of Heather, much loved father and father-in-law Nicole Fairbairn, Grant and Rya, Mark and Nikki, loved Lollipop of Freddie, and Leo; Kaise, an...

5.2.1960 – 8.3.2025: Much loved wife of Tim for 44 years, beloved Mum and Mum-in-law of Bridget and Simon Cantem (Rolleston), Gemma and Jeremy Fry (Auckland), Justine and Dan Edmonds (South Korea).  Proud and besotted Nana of Rosie, Emma, and Abby...

Peter passed away on Monday, March 16, 2026, at his home in Balcairn, with family by his side, aged 78 years. Dearly loved husband of Alwyn, much loved father and father-in-law of Darren and Toni, and Gareth and Alanna, adored by his grandchildren an...

On June 19, 2026, passed away peacefully at Summerset  Wigram, aged 81 years.  Cherished husband of Faye, dearly loved Dad of Kirsten and Dayle, father-in-law of Simon and Karma, Grandad of Shannon and Logan; and Kelsey and Leah. Messages may be...

On March 12, 2025, passed away peacefully at Charles Upham Retirement Village, Rangiora, aged 85 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Paul, much loved Mum of Grant, loved daughter of the late John and Betsy Grant (Winton). Loved cousin to Valerie Gr...

Passed away on Tuesday, March 17, 2026, aged 61 years. Much loved son of Fay Beckingsale, and the late Paul Rodrigues, brother of Nicholas, and the late Stephen. Peter was much loved by his extended family and friends. Messages may be addressed to: T...

Retired Captain NZ Army - On March 17, 2026, passed away peacefully at Bainswood on Victoria, with family by his side, only 3 days prior to his 87th birthday. Dearly loved husband of the late Patricia, much loved Dad of Maryann, and Jenefer, loved fa...

On March 12, 2025, passed away peacefully at Christchurch Hospital, surrounded by family, aged 96 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Harry, much loved mother and mother-in-law of Kirstie and the late Harry, Andrew and Nicky, the late Joanna, Nicky...

On June 19, 2025, passed away peacefully at Parklands Hospital, aged 93 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Ian, much loved mother and mother-in-law of Fraser and Nicky, treasured Grandma of Alexander and Mitchy, loved great-grandmother of Evelyn. S...

On August 29, 2025, passed away after a short illness, at Middlepark Rest Home, in her 99th year. Dearly loved wife of the late Tom, much loved mother of Barry, Diane, and the late Neroli. Special thanks to the staff at Middlepark Rest Home for their...

On June 29, 2026, peacefully at home in her sleep, aged 88 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Ron, adored mother and mother-in-law of Ian, Barry and Joanne, Karen and Dave, and Murray, loving Nana Ratbag of Cheyanne, Kaelynne; and Travis, and a lov...

On March 9, 2025, Grace’s brave battle with Parkinson’s ended. Loved partner, mother, sister, and aunt. Heartfelt thanks to all the friends who have continued to visit and support Grace over the last few years. Sincere thanks also, to the staff ...

Passed away at Christchurch Hospital, on Saturday, June 7, 2025, aged 85 years. Dearly loved partner of the late Lynne, much loved father and father-in-law of Croydon and Karen, and Joanne, and deeply missed by his grandchildren. Lente Sed Attente...