Obituaries

On Monday, September 8, 2025, Sue passed away peacefully at Lady Wigram, aged 78 years, just three weeks after the passing of her beloved husband Charles. Treasured Mum and mother-in-law of Fiona and Sam, Mel and Dan, Kirstin and Sam. Adored Nana ...

On Friday, December 5, 2025, peacefully, at Christchurch Hospital, aged 78 years. Loved Dad of Brydie, Shuayb, Cahaya, and the late Sayyad, loved brother, uncle, and friend to so many. Messages may be addressed to: The family of the late Johnny Milne...

On Wednesday, March 19, 2025, died peacefully in Rangiora, surrounded by family, aged 91 years. Dearly loved and cherished wife of the late Robert for 62 years. Much loved mother and mother-in-law to Karen and Wayne Jackson, Debbie and Kelvin Ashby, ...

On Monday, September 8, 2025, at Merivale Retirement Village, Christchurch, aged 93 years. Loved wife of the late Bob for 70 years, loved Mum and mother-in-law of Lyn and Russell Frisby, Bobette and Joe Rongen, Blenddyn and Rachel, Megan and Doug And...

It is with huge sadness we let you know of the sudden, but peaceful, passing of Roger, on December 10, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. Treasured husband of Maree, for 48 years, loved father and father-in-law of Simon and Anna Everest, and Sara...

On September 10, 2025, passed away peacefully at Addington Gardens, aged 82 years. Dearly loved husband of Janet, much loved father of Andrew, and Kirstie, treasured Grandpa of Dylan, Eva, and Rosa, loved friend of Sarom. Special thanks to the staff ...

On June 24, 2025, passed away peacefully at Chatswood Retirement Village, aged 87 years. Dearly loved wife of Neale for 65 years, beloved mother and mother-in-law of Mark, Paul and Julie, and John, and much loved aunty of Lisa, and Belinda. Thank you...

On December 10, 2025, passed away peacefully in Christchurch, surrounded by family, in her 80th year. Dearly loved mother and mother-in-law of Dianna and Shane, Caroline and Neil, and Alister. Much loved Nan of Dannielle, Maggie, Tom, Heather, Georgi...

(formerly Watson): On June 28, 2026, peacefully at Ilam Lifecare, aged 96 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Bill, and of the late David, much loved mother and mother-in-law of Shirley (deceased), Russell and Cel Watson, and a loved grandmother, gr...

Sadly passed on Wednesday, June 18, 2025, aged 78 years. Beloved husband of Stella, father of Andrew, and Raewyn, and brother and brother-in-law of Mervyn and Elaine, Wendy and Rob, and Peter. Life member of Ohoka Rugby Club. Messages may be addresse...

On December 14, 2025, passed away peacefully at Charles Upham Retirement Village, in her 100th year. Dearly loved wife of the late Colin, loved mother and mother-in-law of Diane and the late Neville Smart, Lyndsay and Judy, and Lorraine and Henrik Ve...

On June 28, 2026, peacefully in his sleep at Radius Althorp, Tauranga, in his 89th year. Loved eldest son of Josephine and Raymond Anderson (both deceased) of Darfield. Loved husband of the late Norma Janet (née Ashe). Loved father of Robert (Coop...

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...

Passed away peacefully on July 5, 2026, at Lady Wigram Retirement Village, aged 88 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Ralph, much loved mother and mother-in-law of Allan, Janie and the late Bill Haddleton, Ian and Tanya, loved grandmother of Thomas...

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 ...