Obituaries

Peacefully, on January 27, 2023, at The Russley Village, aged 92 ½ years. Dearly loved and devoted husband of the late Rosemary, treasured father and father-in-law of Alastair and Melanie, Sonja and Israel, and Tony and Melissa. Much adored Grandad ...

Passed away suddenly at Christchurch Hospital on Saturday, January 28, 2023, aged 74 years. Much loved husband and best friend of Pam, treasured father of Sharee, Carey, Mel and Rod, loved and adored Grandad of Hayden and Laura, Aimee, Reagan, Shanno...

On August 13, 2023, aged 92 years, after a short illness, Lang died at Basel, Switzerland while holidaying in Europe. Son of the late Howard and Ila Masters. Dearly loved husband of the late Maureen, loved brother, and brother-in-law of Janice and th...

On March 10, 2024, at Christchurch Hospital with family by his side, aged 82 years. Dearly loved and cherished husband of Margaret (Matty), much loved father and father-in-law of Julie and Kevin (Ireland), Ali and Rob, and Jo and Andy, proud grandfat...

On January 29, 2023, peacefully after a determined battle with dementia, at Diana Isaac Retirement Village, aged 93 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Ian, much loved and cherished mum and mother-in-law of Lesley and Brent, and Alastair and Carol, ...

It is with deep sorrow, and much sadness that  on January 26 2023 at Christchurch Hospital in her 83rd year, we lost our dearly treasured wife of the late Ali. Cherished and adored Mum and Mother-in-law of Julie and Murray Mardon, Karen and Jeff Rev...

5.10.38 - 14.5.23. Passed peacefully at Charles Upham Retirement Village, aged 84 years. Beloved husband of the late Lin. Father to Terry, and Mark, father-in-law to Wendy. Brother to Robert, and Margaret, brother-in-law to Pauline, and Alan. Uncle t...

On Saturday, March 16, 2024, peacefully at Burwood Hospital, aged 92 years. Dearly loved husband of the late May, loved Dad and father-in-law of Russell and Gill (UK), Anne and Steve Rab, Sharon and Les Smith, very much loved, and very proud Grandad ...

On Monday, January 30, 2023, peacefully, at home with family, aged 79 years. Loved husband and best friend of Ruth for 59 years, best father, father-in-law, Grandad and Great-Grandad of Stephen and Aurelia, Matt and Mileesa, Marliegh, Micah, Tom and ...

On May 13, 2023, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loving family.  Soulmate of Ginnie Jones, wonderful father of Jackson, Ben, and Grace. Son of the late Annette and Ernie Mains, the people they were, is reflected in the man he was. Messages...

Flying Officer, Royal New Zealand Airforce NZ4214027, Pilot Officer 3 Squadron Territorial Airforce 130717): On March 7, 2024, Fred passed away peacefully at Russley Village, in his 102nd year. Dearly loved husband of the late Patricia, loved father ...

On January 27, 2023, passed on gently, at his home, in Waikawa Bay, surrounded by love. Treasured father and father-in-law of Rachell and Ian, Glenn and Tanya. Best Buddy to Emily. Great-grandpapa of Jamie and Isla. Forever loved by Alison. Cherished...

Passed away peacefully on May 13th, 2023, at Christchurch Hospital, aged 98 years. Dearly beloved wife of the late Ian, dearly loved and cherished mother and mother-in-law of Sue and Derek, grandmother of Ben and Liz and their children, Sophie and Jo...

On December 4, 2023, peacefully at Laura Fergusson Trust, with family at her side, aged 74 years. Much loved mum and mother-in-law of Chavvah and Scott, loved Nana of Reno, dearly loved sister and sister-in-law of Joy and Ron, Julie and Gordon, Ian a...

On Saturday March 16, 2024, peacefully at Ngaio Marsh Retirement Village, aged 79 years. Loved daughter of Mary Richards (nee Buckley) and Frederic Richards, cherished family member, and friend to many. Warm thanks to the staff at Ngaio Marsh Retirem...

Passed away at Christchurch Hospital on January 31, 2023. Beloved sister of Angela, Pam, Jackie, Craig, and Rod, loved sister-in-law, aunty, and great-aunty, and dearly loved friend of many. Messages may be addressed to The Family of the late Cheeky ...

Passed away peacefully, on May 12, 2023, at Palm Grove Rest Home and Village. Dearly loved wife of the late Harold. Much loved sister of the late Ngaire, and the late John (Jack). Loved Auntie of Malcolm, Colin, Gavin and the late Diane. Now at peace...

On December 4, 2023, peacefully at Burlington Village, with family by his side. Loved husband of the late Ann, loving father of Susan, John, Lesley (deceased), Robert, and Robyn, special friend and partner of Lou, a very loving grandfather. Messages ...

Passed away suddenly but peacefully with family by his side on Monday, January 23, 2023, at Christchurch Hospital, aged 86 years. Dearly loved and devoted husband of the late Diana, much loved father of Stephen, and Giles, loving granddad of Matthew,...

Passed away in his own home, after a period of ill health, on May 15, 2023, aged 57 years. Loved son of Bev and the late Murray, brother of Dale, and the late Ricky, loved brother-in-law of Gaynor, and uncle of many. Messages may be addressed to The ...