Obituaries
Kathleen Mary ‘Kath’ (née Cosgrove) CROSBIE
12/03/2024
On Tuesday, March 12, 2024, peacefully at Parklands Hospital, aged 88 years. Adored wife of the late Nelson, loved Mum and mother-in-law of Paul and Sue, Sandra and Paul, loved Nana of Lexi, Sam, Will, and Harrison, Richie, Ali, Oli, and Jo, and grea...
Valerie (Val) May WATSON
22/01/2023
Passed into the presence of her Lord and Saviour at Christchurch Hospital on January 22, 2023, aged 86 years. Treasured wife of John (Ross), dearly loved mother and mother-in-law of Rowena, Andrew and Catherine, Marty and Leasa. Much loved Nan of Han...
Nell Irene SANDERS
08/05/2023
On Monday, May 08, 2023, passed away aged 97 years. Treasured wife of the late Bill Sanders, loved mum of Andrew and Jenny, and mum-in-law of Bevan. Many thanks to the staff of WesleyCare Rest Home. At Nell’s request, a private farewell will be h...
Gordon Michael LEWIS
23/01/2023
On January 23, 2023, passed away peacefully at ICU, Christchurch Hospital with his family by his side, after the result of an accident, aged 78 years. Dearly loved husband of Lyndell. Much loved father and father-in-law of Nicki and Tim, Greg and C...
Nell Irene SANDERS
08/05/2023
On Monday, May 08, 2023, passed away aged 97 years. Treasured wife of the late Bill Sanders, loved mum of Andrew and Jenny, and mum-in-law of Bevan. Many thanks to the staff of WesleyCare Rest Home. At Nell’s request, a private farewell will be h...
Lorraine ROUSE
On Monday, May 8, 2023, peacefully at Christchurch Hospital. Loved wife of the late Ken, loved Mum, mother-in-law, and Nana. As were Lorraine’s wishes, a private cremation has been held....
William (Bill) Gellatly CLARKE
21/01/2023
On January 21, 2023, died peacefully at Lady Wigram Retirement Village, aged 78 years. Dearly loved husband of the late Gail, father of Fiona and Earl, step-father of Diane, Russell and Lisa, Helen and Gordon, special grandad of Ian, Neil, Amy and Br...
Raymond (Ray) Alexander CASE
19/11/2023
On November 19, 2023, at Burlington Village, aged 89 years. Dearly loved husband of the late Noeline, loved brother and brother-in-law of Allan and Christine (Brisbane), and Gavin and Margaret, a loved uncle of all his nieces and nephews. Special tha...
Frieda SCHAFER
21/01/2023
On January 21, 2023, at home, soon after celebrating her 90th birthday. Dearly loved wife of the late Franz, loved mother of Fred, Tony, and Linda and a loving grandma and great-grandma. Messages may be addressed to The Family of the late Frieda Scha...
Ross Darragh LEVY
29/11/2023
On November 29, 2023, passed away peacefully at Parkstone Care Home, aged 87 years. Dearly loved husband of the late Margaret, loved father and father-in-law of Stephanie and Geoff, Miles, and Katherine and Andrew, loved grandfather of Nick, and Leo ...
Kathleen (Kath) Mary CROSBIE
12/03/2024
On Tuesday, March 12, 2024, peacefully at Parklands Hospital, aged 88 years. Adored wife of the late Nelson, loved Mum and mother-in-law of Paul and Sue, Sandra and Paul, loved Nana of Lexi, Sam, Will, and Harrison, Richie, Ali, Oli, and Jo, and grea...
Elsie May SMITH
23/01/2023
On January 23, 2023, passed away peacefully at home, with family by her side, aged 90 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Alan, much loved mother and mother-in-law of Nigel (Coffs Harbour), Priscilla and Simon Cameron (Ben Ohau, Twizel), and Lea Smi...
Douglas (Doug) Stephen McLeod HONEY
13/08/2023
On August 13, 2023, passed away peacefully at home, with family by his side. Dearly loved husband and best friend of Krysia, much loved father of Jason, adored grandad of Jonas, Taine, Bowen, and Caden, much loved, brother, brother-in-law, and friend...
Maureen LOFFHAGEN
27/11/2023
On November 27, 2023, at Christchurch Hospital, surrounded by family, aged 94 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Joe, loved mother and mother-in-law of Ian and Klyn, Peter and Virginia (both deceased), Ross and Maxine, very proud ‘GG’ of Marc a...
Natalie Margaret SMITH
18/01/2023
On January 18, 2023, passed away peacefully at Summerset on Cavendish, aged 92 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Richard, treasured mother and mother-in-law of Murray and Rosemary, Gordon and Leonie, and Jennifer and Ross, adored nana of Nicole, a...
May Elizabeth VINES
15/08/2023
Passed peacefully at Parklands Hospital, on Tuesday, August 15, 2023, surrounded with love, aged 95 years. Dearly loved mother and mother-in-law of Barbara Wendelken, Christine Mander, Janet and Steve Betts (WA), and David and Jo Vines (Tasmania); de...
John Thomas BALL
22/02/2024
In loving memory of John Thomas Ball who passed away on February 22, 2024, at the age of 86. Dearly loved and missed father, and father-in-law of Gary and Corrina, Andrew and Suzanne, grandfather of Zachary, Riku, Hana and Amanda, great-grandfather...
Patricia (Pat) Grace POPE
POPE, Patricia Grace (Pat): On August 16, 2023, peacefully in Christchurch, surrounded by family, aged 85 years. Loved Mum and mother-in-law of Linda and the late David Telfer, Karen and Steve Hardesty, Robin and Steve Swindells, David and Trudie Po...
Gaylene Frances PARTEL
It is with immense sadness that we announce the sudden, peaceful passing of Gaylene, on Tuesday, November 28, 2023, aged 78 years. A very special wife and soulmate of the late Murray, much loved Mum of Brett, and Tanya and Barclay, cherished Nana of ...
Richard (Richie, Rich) Antony LEMAN
On April 11, 2023, ages 41 years.
A treasured and adored father of Mason, Phoenix, and Zavier, and a much loved son of Norman and Vanessa. A loved and cherished brother of Annette (deceased), Kim, and Nicky. A fun uncle to all his nephew and niece...