Obituaries

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...

On August 18, 2024, aged 101 years. Dearly loved husband of the late Helen, much loved father of Linda, and Bruce, loved father-in-law of Tony, and Sally, and the late Ian, dearly loved Grandad of Rebecca, loved Great-Grandad of Ashleigh, loved uncle...

(Royal British Navy 1940-1949): On November 24, 2024, peacefully at Bellevue Care Centre, Papanui, in his 101st year. A loved father and father-in-law of Richard, Jane, Kate and Jack, Caroline and George, grandfather of his 12 grandchildren and six g...

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 August 19, 2024, passed away peacefully at WesleyCare.  Dearly loved wife of the late Drew, much loved mother and mother-in-law of Mark and Julie, Daryl and Rachael, Anne and Lance, loved Gran and Great-Gran to all her grandchildren.  In accorda...

On November 28, 2024, passed away peacefully, with family at his side, aged 42 years. Loved husband of Lois, and loved Dad of Mikayla, and Katelyn. Loved son of Ben and Yvonne, and loved brother and brother-in-law of Rachel, and Paul and Jaydin, ador...

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 Monday, August 19, 2024, peacefully at Mayfair Retirement Home in Christchurch, aged 78 years. Loved wife of Paul, loved mother of Mamie, loved sister of Margaret, loved grandmother of Zoe and Amelie. Loved friend of Bruce and Marie Osbourne, Joy ...

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...

On August 22, 2024, passed away peacefully at Diana Isaac Retirement Village, aged 82 years. Dearly loved husband of Margaret for 60 years, much loved Dad and father-in-law of Jeffrey and Julie, and Janet and Roger, adored Granddad of James, Nick, Ma...

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...