Obituaries

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...

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...

Passed away peacefully on September 11, 2026, aged 90 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Clyde, loved sister and sister-in-law of Willemina and Gavin, Henk and Riet, and her late siblings, loved by her overseas family. Very special friend of Ellio...

Passed away peacefully at Burwood Hospital, Christchurch, on September 14, 2026, aged 87 years. Born October 26, 1938. Dearly loved husband of the late Lynette. Loved father and father-in-law of Craig and Anna, Steffany and Simon, and Matthew and Emm...

On September 13, 2026, passed away at Holmwood Rest Home, Rangiora, aged 93 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Alister, loved mother and mother-in-law of Craig and Debbie, Lynne and Patrick Milne, and Nicola, loved ‘Gran/Gransie’ of Jenna; Pho...

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...

JP (Retired). Peacefully at home on September 13, 2026, in Rangiora, aged 76 years. Now at peace after a long and courageous battle. Dearly loved wife of Allan for 57 years. Much loved Mum of Jane and partner Brendan (Christchurch), and Stephen and ...

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 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...

(late of Ryman Charles Upham, Rangiora; formerly of Ashburton) On September 18, 2026, at Bupa Parklands, peacefully, surrounded by her family, aged 97 years. Dearly loved and loving wife of the late Trevor, much loved mother and mother-in-law of Kerr...

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...

Passed away peacefully, at Anthony Wilding Retirement Village, on November 30, 2025, aged 81 years. Devoted and caring wife of the late Jim Winchester, loving and nurturing Mum of Megan, Gareth and Jenalyn, treasured Grandma of Ethan, Javier, Stanley...

Passed away peacefully at Diana Isaac Retirement Village, on Tuesday, June 10, 2025, in her 96th year. Much loved wife of the late Russell, and sadly missed by her daughters and grandchildren. Messages may be addressed to: The family of the late Merl...

On Saturday, August 30, 2025, peacefully at Summerset at Avonhead, aged 92 years. Dearly loved husband of Annette, much loved father and father-in-law of Susan (deceased), Vicki, Mark and Nikki, Jonathan and Claire, and Angela and Hamish. Loved Grand...

On September 25, 2026, passed away quietly in her sleep, aged 92 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Laurie, loved and adored Mum and mother-in-law of John and Jill, Sue and Ian, and Julie and Mike. Treasured Nana of Liam, Emma, and Meg; Alex, Hamis...

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...