Obituaries

Judith Anne WALTERS

14/03/2025
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...
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Sydney “Syd” George SMITH

18/08/2024
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...
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William “Terry” Terence O'BRIEN

24/11/2024
(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...
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Brian CHRISTIAN

20/06/2025
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...
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Pauline  Catherine MCSKIMMING

19/08/2024
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...
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Benjamin Jason MONTEBA

28/11/2024
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...
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Elisabeth Margaret NICHOLLS

04/06/2025
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...
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Joan EDYVEAN

19/08/2024
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 ...
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Dian Betty ARMSTRONG

23/03/2025
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)...
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Michael Rickinson WELHAM

08/09/2025
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...
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Noel Francis FREEMAN

19/03/2025
(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...
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Sylvia Kay “Kay” SMITH

22/06/2025
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, ...
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Alan Francis MACFARLANE

30/08/2025
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...
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Allan Warrington DALE

22/08/2024
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...
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Susan “Sue” Christina AWUNOR RENNER

08/09/2025
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 ...
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Valerie Hada BODY

28/11/2024
On November 28, 2024, peacefully in her sleep, aged 91 years. Devoted and loved wife of the late Joseph, dearly loved mother of Howard, and Vanya, and mother-in-law of Duncan, cherished grandmother of Alexander, Simon, John, William, Callum, Kieran, ...
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Valerie Louise POYNTER

19/03/2025
On Wednesday, March 19, 2025, died peacefully in Rangiora, surrounded by family, aged 91 years. Dearly loved and cherished wife of the late Robert for 62 years. Much loved mother and mother-in-law to Karen and Wayne Jackson, Debbie and Kelvin Ashby, ...
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Valda Kay WILLS

08/09/2025
On Monday, September 8, 2025, at Merivale Retirement Village, Christchurch, aged 93 years. Loved wife of the late Bob for 70 years, loved Mum and mother-in-law of Lyn and Russell Frisby, Bobette and Joe Rongen, Blenddyn and Rachel, Megan and Doug And...
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Constance ‘Connie’ FEARY

02/12/2024
On Monday, December 2, 2024, peacefully, at Amberley Rest Home, aged 89 years. Loved wife of the late Alf, loved Mum and mother-in-law of Linda and Stuart, David and Espie, and Sue and Murray, loved Nana and Great-Nana of Sheena, Corey, Amber (deceas...
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Louis Martin Walter SIMPSON

10/09/2025
On September 10, 2025, passed away peacefully at Addington Gardens, aged 82 years. Dearly loved husband of Janet, much loved father of Andrew, and Kirstie, treasured Grandpa of Dylan, Eva, and Rosa, loved friend of Sarom. Special thanks to the staff ...
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