Obituaries

On November 25, 2025, passed away unexpectedly at home, with family close by, age 88 years. Much loved husband of Marguerite for 64 years. Dearly loved Dad, Grandad, Great-Grandad, and loved by his extended family and friends. Messages may be address...

JACOBS, Sandra Elizabeth: On August 5, 2024, passed away suddenly in Dubai, aged 64 years. Dearly loved wife of Paul, much loved and cherished mother and mother-in-law of Emma and Ash, and Aimee and Andrew, adored Grandma of Ryan, and Hamish. Loved d...

On Wednesday, June 11, 2025, died peacefully in Christchurch, aged 90 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Paul. Beloved mother and mother-in-law of Joanne and Greg, Andrew and Susie, and Elizabeth and Nic. Much loved Nana of Liam, Ishbel, Neal, Pete...

SNACKERS, Josephina Johanna Helena (Josie): On August 14, 2024, passed away peacefully at Charles Upham Retirement Village, aged 85 years.   Dearly loved wife of Jeff, much loved Mum of Maria, and Jeffrey.  Loved Nana of William, and Lizzie; Chri...

of Kaikoura, on June 11, 2025, passed away peacefully at Christchurch Hospital, aged 77 years.  Loved wife of the late Bill, much loved mother of Dean Sutherland, Tessa Sutherland, and Darcy Sutherland, treasured Nanny and Grandma of Dylan, Danielle...

Passed away peacefully at Christchurch Hospital, on November 24, 2025, aged 84 years. Beloved and cherished husband and soulmate of Lesley for 60 years, dearly loved father and father-in-law of David and Victoria, and Catherine and Brett Whyte. Treas...

On Tuesday, November 12, 2024, at Essie Summers Village, with family by his side, aged 74 years. Loved Dad and father-in-law of Esme and Richard, Nadine and Phil, adored Grandad of Elsie, Ruby, Hannah, and Lily, loved brother, uncle, cousin, and frie...

On Monday, March 3, 2025, at Christchurch Hospital, aged 80 years. Our dear and much loved Dad of Lisa, and Tim, father-in-law of Richard, and greatly loved Grandpa of Holly, Oscar, and Isla. We will miss his cheerful loveliness dearly. Messages may ...

On November 23, 2025, sadly Joy passed peacefully in her sleep, after a short decline.  Joy is at peace and now with the rest of her family who passed before her. She is survived by her 3 children, Graeme, Neil, and Anne, her grandchildren and great...

Passed away peacefully at Ngaio Marsh Retirement Village, on March 8, 2025, aged 94 years. Beloved wife of the late Alan, loved and loving mother and mother-in-law of Jeff and Michele, Kate and Alan, treasured Nana of Emily, Joanna, and Renee; Hannah...

Dearly loved wife of James, loved mother and mother-in-law of Matthew and Mandy, Anna and Ajith, Mary, Luke and Ben, and loved grandmother of Edward, Emma, Harry; Alice and Jonluke, Grace; Isaac, and Max, and great-grandmother of Kory, Jai; and Claud...

On Thursday September 4, 2025, peacefully with family at his side, aged 67 years. Loved husband of the late Lorraine, loved brother and brother-in-law of Steven (deceased), Lance (deceased), Carl (deceased), Shane and Angela, Karina (deceased) Darryn...

On November 22, 2025, passed away peacefully at Christchurch Hospital, aged 71 years. Dearly loved partner of Heather, much loved father and father-in-law Nicole Fairbairn, Grant and Rya, Mark and Nikki, loved Lollipop of Freddie, and Leo; Kaise, an...

5.2.1960 – 8.3.2025: Much loved wife of Tim for 44 years, beloved Mum and Mum-in-law of Bridget and Simon Cantem (Rolleston), Gemma and Jeremy Fry (Auckland), Justine and Dan Edmonds (South Korea).  Proud and besotted Nana of Rosie, Emma, and Abby...

On Tuesday, August 13, 2024, peacefully at WesleyCare, surrounded by her loving family, in her 103rd year. Dearly loved wife of the late Ken, loved and cherished mother and mother-in-law of Judith and Chris, and Kelvin and Sue. Treasured Granny of Je...

On March 12, 2025, passed away peacefully at Charles Upham Retirement Village, Rangiora, aged 85 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Paul, much loved Mum of Grant, loved daughter of the late John and Betsy Grant (Winton). Loved cousin to Valerie Gr...

On August 7, 2024, unexpectedly, aged 59 years. Beloved soulmate and husband of Sue, fur-dad to his fur-babies Pebbles and Lily, loved son of Rachael and the late Ken, and loved brother of Jane, and a loved uncle of Jamie, Dylan, and Simon (all in th...

On March 12, 2025, passed away peacefully at Christchurch Hospital, surrounded by family, aged 96 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Harry, much loved mother and mother-in-law of Kirstie and the late Harry, Andrew and Nicky, the late Joanna, Nicky...

On June 19, 2025, passed away peacefully at Parklands Hospital, aged 93 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Ian, much loved mother and mother-in-law of Fraser and Nicky, treasured Grandma of Alexander and Mitchy, loved great-grandmother of Evelyn. S...

On August 29, 2025, passed away after a short illness, at Middlepark Rest Home, in her 99th year. Dearly loved wife of the late Tom, much loved mother of Barry, Diane, and the late Neroli. Special thanks to the staff at Middlepark Rest Home for their...