Obituaries

On June 24, 2025, passed away peacefully at Christchurch Hospital, aged 93 years. Respected former husband of the late Ainsley, and the late Diane. Loved father of the late Brent, loved brother of the late Elma Cameron, Graham, and Neville, and a lov...

On August 11, 2024, peacefully at Russley Village, aged 95 years. Much loved mother of Michael Hobbs, and Delia White, loved grandmother of Fiona, and Anna; Hamish, Guy, and Gina, and a loved great-grandmother of her five great-grandchildren. Special...

Died peacefully at Nurse Maude Hospice, Christchurch, on  August 24, 2024, aged 80 years. Beloved wife of the late John Francis Kitto, loved mother of Aaron, and Raegan, cherished Grandma of Connor, Alex, Chiara and Matthew. Special thanks to the Co...

On December 1, 2024, passed away at Bainswood on Victoria in Rangiora, aged 87 years. Much loved husband of Heather, loved father and father-in-law of Lynne, Michael and Debra, Craig and Denise.  Loved Grandad of Rachel and Laura, Bradley and Ashlei...

On June 23, 2025, passed away peacefully at Palm Grove Rest Home, aged 85, with loving family by his side. Dearly loved husband of 47 years to Barbara.  A much loved and treasured Dad to Tracy, Erin and Kelly. Respected father-in-law to Brad and Pie...

On August 21, 2024, peacefully at Charles Upham Retirement Village, aged 89 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Mel, mother and mother-in-law of Neville and Jo, Linda and Paul, and Lisa. Treasured Nana of Mikayla and Hamish, Deon, Jadyn, Liam and Ki...

(Formerly Skerten) Passed away on Saturday, November 30, 2024, in her 97th year. Deeply cherished by her family, extended family, and by her many friends. Messages may be addressed to: The family of the late Mary Hosking, c/- PO Box 39001, Christchur...

Passed peacefully on Tuesday, December 16, 2025, aged 79 years. Dearly loved wife for 50 years of the late Ken, loved mother and mother-in-law of Kenneth and Mel, Brenda and Shaun, Adam and Julie, loved Nana of Ashley, Jeremy, Julian, Darryl, Lauren,...

On December 9, 2025, peacefully at Lady Wigram Retirement Village, aged 88 years. Dearest wife of the late Roger, loved and treasured by her family Jo and Chris, Sally and Andrew, Jennie and Gerry, Sue and Dan, and Juliet, loved grandmother of Bridie...

Passed away peacefully with his family beside him at Christchurch Hospital on Wednesday, August 28, 2024, aged 86 years. Dearly loved husband of the late Trish, and much loved Dad and father-in-law of Katrina and Kyle Pitman. Messages may be addresse...

On December 1, 2024, peacefully at Cashmere View Care Home, in her 99th year. Dearly loved mother and mother-in-law of Peter and Lorraine Hunger, Pauline Hunger (deceased), Judy and Mick Zawierta (Australia), loved Nana of Craig and Maria Hunger, Ang...

On Saturday, December 13, 2025, peacefully, aged 95 years. Treasured husband of Win for 60 years. “Kelvin” to Ian and Lin Bisman, Christeen and the late John McKenzie, special Da of Jonathan and Nadine, Chris and Cara, Sam and Elizabeth, Pippa an...

On June 23, 2025, passed away peacefully at Christchurch Hospital, aged 77 years. Dearly loved husband of Hughena, much loved father and father-in-law of Anna and Tom Wallis, adored Pop of Pippa, and Grayson, loved brother and brother-in-law of Linda...

21 May 1939 – 18 September 2025 Passed away peacefully at Bainswood Rest Home in Rangiora, aged 86 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Desmond Douglas Riach, and elder sister to John, and Sally. Cherished mother of Ian, Hamish, and Andrew, a...

On December 14, 2025, passed away peacefully at Christchurch Hospital, with family by his side, aged 82 years. Dearly loved husband of Joan, much loved father and father-in-law of Debbie and Kevin (US), and Karen and Rob. Loved Grandad of Heath and ...

On Wednesday, December 17, 2025, peacefully, aged 67 years. Loved wife of Edward, loved Mum and mother-in-law of Matthew, Lynelle, Karl and Tara, Toyah and Gareth, Nadia and Kent, adored Nana of Keagan, Tanisha, Jakob, Kayden, Nixon, Braxton, Rylan, ...

Passed away peacefully at home in Christchurch, on September 15, 2025, aged 98 years. Most dearly loved husband of the late Beverley Doris, loved father and father-in-law of Richard and Shona, and Judith and Gareth, loved Poppa of Emma, James, Angus,...

We are deeply saddened to announce that Sandra peacefully passed away on Sunday, December 1st, 2024, at the age of 86. She is survived by her son, Paul, daughter-in-law, Alexandrea, grandchildren, Gwendolyn, and Anthony, and is preceded in death by h...

Passed away peacefully at Lady Wigram Retirement Village, on July 2, 2025. Loving wife to Brian (deceased) for 62 years. A loving sister of Patricia, Colleen, Michael, and Nola (all deceased), and a loving aunt to her nieces and nephews. Glenda...

On June 25, 2025, Ainsley, formerly of Tauranga and Rotorua, passed away at Christchurch Hospital, aged 74 years, embraced by Neil, Hadley, and Rohan. Cherished wife and soulmate of Neil for 50 years. Dearly loved mother and mother-in-law of Hadley a...