Obituaries

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 March 25, 2026, at Burwood Hospital, in his 96th year. Dearly loved husband of the late Colleen. Special thanks to the staff at Ngaio Marsh Retirement Village, and the doctors and nurses at Christchurch and Burwood Hospitals. Messages may be addre...

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...

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 Friday, March 20, 2026, at Burwood Hospital, aged 84 years. Loved husband of Allison, loved and respected stepfather of Steve and Lorraine, and Andre and Lynda, adored Grandad and Great-Grandad of Briana, Jonti, Amelia, Mere, Hudson, and Levi, lov...

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...

On November 26, 2025, at Parkstone Care Home, aged 83 years. Father of Kaylene, Justine, and Tracey. Special thanks to the staff of Parkstone Care Home for their loving care of Rod. According to Rod's wishes, a private cremation has been held....

On March 22, 2026, peacefully at Holly Lea surrounded by family, aged 82 years. Dearly loved wife of Bruce for 60 years, much loved mother and mother-in-law of Shelley and Dave, Peter, Rachel and Mark, and a much loved Grandma, and friend. Special th...

It is with deep sadness we wish to share the sudden but peaceful passing of Dian Armstrong, on March 24, 2025. Beloved wife of the late Ian Armstrong, loving mother and mother-in-law of Keri and Brent Collinson (Winton), Tracy and Paul Reed (Kaiapoi)...

Passed away peacefully, surrounded by family, at Diana Isaac Retirement Village, on September 8, 2025, in his 85th year. Dearly loved husband of Sheryll, for 63 years, dearly loved Dad of Kimberley and Noel, Mark and Viv, Jason (deceased), and Charle...

Sadly, we announce the passing of Jeanette, on December 6, 2025, at Wesley Care, aged 87 years.  Beloved wife of the late Ron, much loved mother and mother-in-law of Lynley and Peter Hose, Paul (deceased), Bruce and Robyn, loved Grandma of Anthony, ...

(Staff Sergeant, Reg. No 925105 Infantry Regiment): On March 19, 2025, peacefully in his sleep at Albarosa Rest Home, in his 90th year. Devoted husband of the late Rose, dearly loved father and father-in-law of Sandra and Trevor, Gaynor and Doug, Ton...

Passed away peacefully, at Parklands Hospital, on Sunday, June 22, 2025, aged 80 years. Loved and loving wife of Brian for 59 years, loved Mum of Janine and her partner Calvin, and Deirdre. Mother-in-law of Jason, and Pippa, treasured Nana of Chloe, ...

On August 30, 2025, aged 84 years. Much loved husband of the late June, and loved father and father-in-law of Paul and Sandra, Debbie, Robin (deceased), and Scott. A loved grandfather and great-grandfather. Loved brother of Patrick, Bruce, Ian, an...