Obituaries

Passed away at Cashmere View Village on Friday June 20, 2025, aged 95 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Chris, mother and mother-in-law of Margaret and Kevin, Bevin and Helen, and Helen and Tim, and Grandma of Tessa, Chloe, Sarah, and Matthew. The...

On Thursday, September 11, 2025, peacefully at home. Dearly loved husband of Prue, loved father and father-in-law of Katherine and Shaun, Mandy and James, Matthew and Rachel, loved grandfather of Jack, Lucy, George, Rose, Charlie, Jacob, Chloe, and O...

The low rumble or gentle breeze you may have heard or felt at seven minutes after 1.00pm on June 25, 2025, was our lovely Julie passing through to a world beyond our comprehension, spreading her smile and joy. She will be with her husband David in sp...

(Dr. Associate Professor) With heartfelt sorrow the family wish it known that Kenneth (Ken) passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 6, 2025, at Auckland City Hospital with his sisters, Joy, and Lois by his side after a sudden medical event. Love...

On March 21, 2025, at home, in his 91st year. Dearly loved husband of Jo for 64 years, much loved father and father-in-law of Susan and Karaka, Jilly and Paddy, Katherine and Ged,  and proud Grandad Ray of Elizabeth, Hamish, Maxie, Ted, and Jack. Me...

On June 19, 2025, peacefully at Ngaio Marsh Rest Home, surrounded by her loving children, aged 95 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Jim, treasured mother and mother-in-law of Philippa and Dan, Anthony and Anne, the late Veronica, and the late Chri...

  I have finished my work, I have kept the faith, and have passed peacefully into the presence of Jesus Christ, my Saviour On Monday, December 15, 2025, aged 83 years. Now reunited with his beloved Sylvia, loved Dad and father-in-law of ...

On June 24, 2025, passed away peacefully at Christchurch Hospital, aged 93 years. Respected former husband of the late Ainsley, and the late Diane. Loved father of the late Brent, loved brother of the late Elma Cameron, Graham, and Neville, and a lov...

On December 1, 2024, passed away at Bainswood on Victoria in Rangiora, aged 87 years. Much loved husband of Heather, loved father and father-in-law of Lynne, Michael and Debra, Craig and Denise.  Loved Grandad of Rachel and Laura, Bradley and Ashlei...

On June 23, 2025, passed away peacefully at Palm Grove Rest Home, aged 85, with loving family by his side. Dearly loved husband of 47 years to Barbara.  A much loved and treasured Dad to Tracy, Erin and Kelly. Respected father-in-law to Brad and Pie...

(Formerly Skerten) Passed away on Saturday, November 30, 2024, in her 97th year. Deeply cherished by her family, extended family, and by her many friends. Messages may be addressed to: The family of the late Mary Hosking, c/- PO Box 39001, Christchur...

Passed peacefully on Tuesday, December 16, 2025, aged 79 years. Dearly loved wife for 50 years of the late Ken, loved mother and mother-in-law of Kenneth and Mel, Brenda and Shaun, Adam and Julie, loved Nana of Ashley, Jeremy, Julian, Darryl, Lauren,...

On December 9, 2025, peacefully at Lady Wigram Retirement Village, aged 88 years. Dearest wife of the late Roger, loved and treasured by her family Jo and Chris, Sally and Andrew, Jennie and Gerry, Sue and Dan, and Juliet, loved grandmother of Bridie...

On December 1, 2024, peacefully at Cashmere View Care Home, in her 99th year. Dearly loved mother and mother-in-law of Peter and Lorraine Hunger, Pauline Hunger (deceased), Judy and Mick Zawierta (Australia), loved Nana of Craig and Maria Hunger, Ang...

On Saturday, December 13, 2025, peacefully, aged 95 years. Treasured husband of Win for 60 years. “Kelvin” to Ian and Lin Bisman, Christeen and the late John McKenzie, special Da of Jonathan and Nadine, Chris and Cara, Sam and Elizabeth, Pippa an...

On June 23, 2025, passed away peacefully at Christchurch Hospital, aged 77 years. Dearly loved husband of Hughena, much loved father and father-in-law of Anna and Tom Wallis, adored Pop of Pippa, and Grayson, loved brother and brother-in-law of Linda...

21 May 1939 – 18 September 2025 Passed away peacefully at Bainswood Rest Home in Rangiora, aged 86 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Desmond Douglas Riach, and elder sister to John, and Sally. Cherished mother of Ian, Hamish, and Andrew, a...

On December 14, 2025, passed away peacefully at Christchurch Hospital, with family by his side, aged 82 years. Dearly loved husband of Joan, much loved father and father-in-law of Debbie and Kevin (US), and Karen and Rob. Loved Grandad of Heath and ...

On Wednesday, December 17, 2025, peacefully, aged 67 years. Loved wife of Edward, loved Mum and mother-in-law of Matthew, Lynelle, Karl and Tara, Toyah and Gareth, Nadia and Kent, adored Nana of Keagan, Tanisha, Jakob, Kayden, Nixon, Braxton, Rylan, ...

Passed away peacefully at home in Christchurch, on September 15, 2025, aged 98 years. Most dearly loved husband of the late Beverley Doris, loved father and father-in-law of Richard and Shona, and Judith and Gareth, loved Poppa of Emma, James, Angus,...