Obituaries

On March 9, 2025, Grace’s brave battle with Parkinson’s ended. Loved partner, mother, sister, and aunt. Heartfelt thanks to all the friends who have continued to visit and support Grace over the last few years. Sincere thanks also, to the staff ...

Passed away at Christchurch Hospital, on Saturday, June 7, 2025, aged 85 years. Dearly loved partner of the late Lynne, much loved father and father-in-law of Croydon and Karen, and Joanne, and deeply missed by his grandchildren. Lente Sed Attente...

Passed away peacefully, at Anthony Wilding Retirement Village, on November 30, 2025, aged 81 years. Devoted and caring wife of the late Jim Winchester, loving and nurturing Mum of Megan, Gareth and Jenalyn, treasured Grandma of Ethan, Javier, Stanley...

On March 6, 2025, passed away peacefully at Christchurch Hospital, with family by his side, aged 79 years. Dearly loved husband of Pam, much loved father and father-in-law of Mike and Hannah, and Anthony and Kylie, adored Grandad of James, and Ollie...

Passed away peacefully at Diana Isaac Retirement Village, on Tuesday, June 10, 2025, in her 96th year. Much loved wife of the late Russell, and sadly missed by her daughters and grandchildren. Messages may be addressed to: The family of the late Merl...

On Saturday, August 30, 2025, peacefully at Summerset at Avonhead, aged 92 years. Dearly loved husband of Annette, much loved father and father-in-law of Susan (deceased), Vicki, Mark and Nikki, Jonathan and Claire, and Angela and Hamish. Loved Grand...

On Friday, June 13, 2025, peacefully, at Essie Summers, aged 88 years. Loved and adored partner of the late Diana, loved Dad and father-in-law of Sue, Mick and Jayne, Graham and Deirdre, Chis and Ingrid, loved Grandad of Kate, Steve, Kylie, Natalie, ...

Passed away peacefully on September 1, 2025, in her 89th year. Dearly loved wife of the late Ron Bertenshaw, treasured Mum and mother-in-law of Donna and Dave Fletcher, Nicky and Gary Franks, and Jo Bertenshaw and Benson Haywood. Adored Nan of Ben an...

Peacefully at Christchurch Hospital, on August 19, 2024, aged 96 years. Loved wife of the late Jim Morris, mother of Kathryn, and the late Martin, stepmother of Nancy, and Gwyn. Treasured sister of Pam, and Keven, and the late Ted, and Faye. Beloved ...

On Friday, June 13, 2025, peacefully, at George Manning Village, surrounded by her family, aged 75 years. Loved Mum and mother-in law of Kirsten and Geoff (Perth), and Andrew and Tania, loved colleague, and friend to many. Messages may be addressed t...

On Sunday, August 31, 2025, after a short battle with cancer, aged 81 years. Loved husband of Liz for 60 years, loved Dad, and father-in-law of Tracy and Phil (Queensland), Scott and Carol, loved Grandad and Great-Grandad of Andrew and Jess, Anthony ...

On Saturday, November 29, 2025, passed away peacefully in Christchurch, aged 74 years. Much loved friend, confidant and all-round good guy. Special thanks to the staff of Holmwood Lifecare Rangiora for their compassionate care of Alistair. Messages m...

On June 14, 2025, peacefully at Addington Gardens, aged 89 years. Dearly loved husband of Ruth for 63 years, loved father and father-in-law of Michael and Alison, and Anthony and Tracey, loved grandfather of Rubina, Jackson, and Thomas, loved brother...

On June 13, 2025, passed away peacefully at Nurse Maude Hospice, aged 73 years. Dearly loved wife of Charlie, much loved mother and mother-in-law of Sharlene and Daniel McClure, Tarsha and Kyran Austin, and Shane. Loved Granny of Haydn; Deacon, and C...

Passed away at Christchurch Hospital, on November 28, 2025, aged 79 years. Much loved and cherished partner of Chris, loved and treasured Mum of Lynn, and the late Paul. Marg was a loved extended family member and a great friend to many. She will be ...

On November 16, 2025, died peacefully, aged 102 years. Loved husband of the late Ruth Aylmer Steel (nee Brodrick), loved father and father-in-law of Jeremy and Charlotte, and Felicity and Bruce, loved grandfather of William, Frances, Harriet, Sam, Ol...

On Friday, November 22, 2024, peacefully at Alpine View Village, surrounded by family, aged 89 years. Loved wife of the late Ken, loved Mum and mother-in-law, adored Gran. Messages may be addressed to: The family of the late Bon Sullivan, c/- PO Box ...

On Sunday, August 31, 2025, at Bupa Ashford, Prebbleton, aged 85 years. Dearly loved husband of Neroli for 62 years. Much loved father and father-in-law of Glenn, Brent and Sumi, Deane and Tracey, Carol, Bev. Much loved Grandad of Rebekah and Adam, H...

Air Commodore, OBE, RNZAF (Retired).On Tuesday, December 2, 2025, passed away peacefully at Burwood Hospital, aged 91 years. Dearly loved husband of the late Claire, for 65 years, much loved father and father-in-law of Lynne and Thad, and Philip and ...

On November 23, 2025, at Christchurch Hospital, aged 76 years. Much loved husband of Shirley, loved father and father-in-law of Hayden and Laura, treasured Granddad of Max. Loved brother and brother-in-law of Avalon and Gary (both deceased), Jean and...