Obituaries

Passed away peacefully on August 22, 2023, at Park Lane Lifecare, aged 91 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Francis (Frank), proud mother of Pauline, Allan, Peter, Sharon (deceased), and Ian. Much loved grandma and great-grandmother. Special thank...

Passed away peacefully at WesleyCare, Papanui, Christchurch, on March 21, 2024, aged 98 years. Only daughter of the late Francis Joseph and Harriett Maude Farrell of New Plymouth. Vera had a very active life, in particular during her years working wi...

Peacefully, on October 20, 2022, at Elmswood Hospital, Christchurch, in his 100th year. Much loved husband of the late Alison, dearly loved father and father-in-law of Pam and Sam (deceased), Jim and Dereley, David (deceased) and Caren. Adored grandf...

Passed peacefully on Saturday, January 28, 2023, at Lady Wigram Retirement Village, surrounded by her loving family, aged 81 years. Loved wife of Bruce, loved mother of Letitia and Luan, and mother-in-law of Peter, loved grandmother of Codie, sister ...

Passed away peacefully in the Hospital Wing at Diana Isaac Retirement Village on Saturday December 2, 2023, aged 79 years.  Originally from Glasgow in Scotland, he had made New Zealand his home since 1974.    Much loved Dad of Lorraine and Cliffor...

Peacefully at Charles Upham Retirement Village, on October 28, 2022, in her 95th year. Dearly loved wife of the late Noel, much loved mother and mother-in-law of John and Alison (partner), Jenny and Alan (deceased), Paul and Maxene, Craig, Sharon and...

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,...

Now with his Creator, Graham passed away peacefully on August 25, 2023, at Burwood Hospital, aged 88 years. Born in Christchurch on May 3, 1935, Graham was the elder son of William and Hilda, and brother of Ashleigh and the late Jean. Loved husband o...

At his home peacefully, on October 28, 2022, aged 83 years. Loved partner of Judith, father and father-in-law Chris and Doris (Switzerland), Cameron, and the late Scott, and a much loved grandfather of Mathew ( Switzerland). A friend of Brett and Ste...

Promoted to Glory, on February 5, 2023. Dearly loved husband of Gerda, much loved father and father-in-law of Sarah and Albert, Ingrid and Simon, and Edwin and Charmaine, loved Opa and great-Opa of all his grandchildren and great-grandchild. “Ke...

Passed peacefully at Christchurch Hospital, on Sunday, December 10, 2023, aged 71 years. Loved husband and soulmate of Sonya, father and father-in-law of Sharleen, Matthew and Anita, Kimberley and Jason, Daryl and Barry, and Tresca. Grandfather of Co...

On October 31, 2022, peacefully at ICU Christchurch Hospital, in her 69th year. Dearly loved wife of Bruce, adored special mother and mother in law of Dan, Sarah and Sam Johnstone, Emma, Charlotte, and the late Aimeè, loved Granny of Isabella, Harri...

With great sadness we wish to announce that Gerald passed away, at Christchurch Hospital, after a short illness. Dearly loved best friend and husband of Doreen (deceased); much loved and respected father of William, Mechelle, Roger (deceased), and Jo...

On December 10, 2023, passed away peacefully at Parklands Hospital, aged 75 years. Loved wife of the late Robin, loved mother and mother-in-law of Sean and Som Harper, Jason Harper, and Luke and Sarah-Jane Eder, loved Grammy of Samuel Harper; Bridget...

Passed away at Ngaio Marsh Retirement Village (formerly of Elmswood Retirement Village), on Sunday, March 24, 2024, aged 97 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Jim Murphy, and much a loved Mum and mother-in-law of Rick and Michelle. Messages may be ...

Unexpectedly last week, aged 69 years. Dearly loved father of William, son of Kenneth and Beatrice, and much loved brother of Helen Ponder (Australia). A deeply respected friend and former husband of Suzanne. Messages may be addressed to The Family o...

On December 6, 2023, passed away peacefully at Christchurch Hospital, aged 70 years. Dearly loved and treasured wife of Rodney. Loved mum of Pippa, and will be missed by her friends.   Messages may be addressed to The Family of the late Sandy Shie...

After a courageous battle, on Tuesday, November 1st, 2022, peacefully at Christchurch Hospital, aged 62 years, with Justine his wife and best friend of 30 years by his side. Loved Dad and father-in-law of Dan and Amy, Harry, and Tom, loved family mem...

On February 3, 2023, after a short illness. Loved wife of the late Gavin, loved mother and mother-in-law of Christine and Sandy, Heather and Richard, Kathryn and Roger, and Zachary. Treasured Nan and Gaga of Meghan, Lucy, James, Ruby, Tommy, Sam, and...

On December 12, 2023, at Christchurch Hospital, aged 81 years, with his son Greg by his side. Loved son of the late Leonard and Vera Crowe, much loved Dad of Brenda, Anthony, Michael, and Gregory, and their partners Stewart, Kamile, and Leah, and gra...