Obituaries

(Formerly of Invercargill and Queenstown). Passed away in Christchurch, on December 8, 2024. Loved husband of Gael, dearly loved father and father-in-law of Andrew and Jacque, Paula and Rich, Margot and Danny, much loved Grandad of Louis, and Reuben;...

On April 1, 2025, passed away suddenly, aged 78 years. Beloved husband of the late Sharon (nee Sharpe), loved father to Ricky, Lisa, Tabitha, and their partners, loved grandfather and great-grandfather to all. Beloved brother, and brother-in-law. W...

Sunrise: 09/01/1925 (Timaru) Sunset: 01/07/2025 (Charles Upham Retirement Village) It is with deep sadness we announce the peaceful passing of our beloved Frances, aged 100 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Gordon Prosser. Treasured wife of the l...

On Monday, September 15, 2025, peacefully at Thorrington Village, surrounded by loving family, aged 89 years. Esteemed husband and friend of Lesley for nearly 70 years. Much loved and loving father and father-in-law of Christine (deceased), Liane and...

Passed away peacefully on Christmas Day, 2025, at Christchurch Hospital, aged 85 years.  Dearly beloved wife of the late Chris for 61 years, much loved Mum and mother-in-law of Michael (deceased), Paul and Kaye, Andrew and Sarah, and Sharon and Simo...

On Tuesday, July 1, 2025, passed away peacefully in Christchurch, in her 86th year. Dearly loved wife of the late Ian McPhail. Treasured mother and mother-in-law of Andrew and Jacqui, Guy and Lizzie, Kate and Hutch, and John and Patti. Adored grandmo...

Peacefully, on September 15, 2025, aged 99 years. Wife of the late Marvin, mother and mother-in-law of Maria and John, and Sandra and the late Gavin, and a loved grandmother, great- grandmother, and great-great grandmother. In accordance with Lorna�...

Peacefully, on Christmas Day, 2025, aged 95 years. Dearly loved husband of the late Barbara, loved and respected father and father-in-law of Grant and Nicky, Murray and Jill, and Judith and Ian. Proud grandfather of Katie, Sam, Gemma, Becky, Maddie, ...

Passed away peacefully, at Bainswood on Victoria, on April 1, 2026, aged 81 years. Loved husband of the late Frances, loved Dad of Darryn, treasured brother and brother-in-law and extended family member. Heartfelt thanks to the staff at Bainswood on ...

On Monday, June 30, 2025, passed away peacefully at home, aged 92 years. Dearly loved husband of Florence, dearly loved father and father-in-law of Anne and Alan Martin, Ross and Gay, and the late Gilbert. Loved grandfather of Sarah and Jim, Scott an...

On April 6, 2026, passed away at Christchurch Hospital, in his 92nd year. Loved husband of Cecilia, and the late Nancy, father and father-in-law of Sally, Geoffrey, Willy and Jill, friend of Graham, and Vikki, Grandad of Louis, Thomas, Emma, and Xavi...

On December 9, 2024, passed peacefully, in his 98th year. Dearly loved husband of Jan for 63 years, loved father and father-in-law of James (deceased), Rob and Kate, and Kirsty and Steve, loved Poppa of Alex, Benji, and Poppy; Libby, Georgie, and Nic...

10.06.1950 - 05.04.2025. Late of Lyttelton and Gallagher Bros Steel Fabricators. Loving husband of Carly. Dearly loved Da of Kerrie and Jim Collier, and Adam. A special Grandy of Lachlan and Grace, Cormac and Tirzah, Cíara and Julio, Seamus and Feli...

On Thursday, June 26, 2025, peacefully, at Cashmere View, aged 98 years. Loved wife of the late James, loved Mum and mother-in-law of  August and Lynette, Cathy and Tupai (all deceased), loved Nana, and Great-Nana of James and Winnie, Rachael and Ja...

On Thursday, December 25, 2025, peacefully, aged 83 years. Loved wife of the late John, loved Mum, and mother-in-law of Phillip (deceased) and Steph, loved Nan of Theo, and Max, loved sister of Pat, the late Phillip, the late Tom, Judy, Liz, and Phil...

On April 7, 2026, passed away peacefully at Ballarat Care Home, Rangiora, in her 90th year. Dearly beloved wife of the late Garey, treasured mother and mother-in-law of Steven (deceased) and Khamsay, Michael and Julie, Andrew and Leanne, Joanna and B...

On Thursday, June 26, 2025, peacefully, surrounded by family, aged 75 years. Loved wife of Stuart, loved Mum and mother-in-law of Garry (deceased), and Alison and Glen, loved Grandma and Great-Grandma. Messages may be addressed to: The family of the ...

Passed peacefully after a short illness, on Sunday, December 21, 2025, aged 76 years. Dearly loved partner of Kelvyn, loved mother of Danny, Joe, and Matthew. Adored grand-mother of Declan, Connor, Flynn, Emma, and Callum, much loved step-mother and ...

Peacefully, on June 18, 2025, at home in Arlington,  Virginia, with his loving family. It is with great sadness that we announce the death of our dearly loved father, father-in-law, grandfather, and husband. Loving father of Cristina and Peter; gran...

On Saturday, September 20, 2025, passed away peacefully in Christchurch Hospital. Dearly loved and devoted wife of the late Noel for 71 years. Much loved mother and mother-in-law of Noel and Jenny, and Jodi and Bert. Cherished grandmother of Nic, Jac...