Obituaries

Sidney William LUDBROOK

Passed away peacefully, at Windsorcare Retirement Village, aged 94 years. Loved and respected family member of Ron and Maureen, and Janine and Trevor. Thanks to the staff at Windsorcare for their wonderful and kind care of Sidney. Messages may be add...
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Brendon Daniel GREENE

27/03/2025
Passed away suddenly on March 27, 2025, aged 28 years.  Much loved son of Michael and Sharon, and cherished brother of Joshua, and Britney, grandson of Kevin and Alma Greene (both deceased), and Graham and Naomi Baker (Australia). Forever remembe...
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Callum KNOWLES

02/07/2025
On Wednesday July 2, 2025, due to a medical event, aged 55 years. Much loved Dad of Connor, and Charis, loved partner of Jac (Jacqui) O’Connell, loved son of Allen (deceased) and Beverley, Biggest Bruv of Oliver, and Francine, and brother-in-law of...
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Herbert “Charlie” Charles MOUNTNEY

15/07/2026
On July 15, 2026, peacefully at Bethesda Care Home, Christchurch, aged 93 years.  Much loved husband of Isabel of 66 plus years, Dad of Debra, Terry and Sonia, and Grandad of Lauren and Ryan. Loved eldest brother of Jim, Sandra and the late John, b...
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Helen “Freda” LANG

03/04/2025
Passed away peacefully, at Christchurch Hospital, on April 3, 2025, aged 88 years. Loved and cherished wife of the late Alex, loved mother and mother-in-law of Fraser and Leanne, treasured grandmother of Samantha, and Kaitlin. Messages may be address...
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Alison Elizabeth SMITH

20/12/2025
Peacefully in Burwood Hospital, on December 20, 2025. Much loved wife of the late Ted, dearly loved mother of Dendra, loved sister and sister-in-law of the late Alan and Merle Young, Raymond Young (deceased), the late Margaret and Trevor Benn, John (...
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Leslie “Les” John Theo HOLDEM

01/04/2025
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...
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Frances “Stevie” Rose PROSSER

09/01/1925 - 01/07/2025
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...
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Maxwell Mortimer EDGAR

15/09/2025
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...
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Audrey CADDICK

25/12/2025
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...
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Bernice ALLEN

07/07/2026
On July 7, 2026, peacefully at Admatha Lodge, aged 94 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Edgar, and sister of Pam. Much loved mother and mother-in-law of Patricia (deceased) and Joseph, Carol and Bill, Graham, and Beverley. Loved grandmother and gr...
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Joan Gwendolyn McPHAIL

01/07/2025
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...
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Lorna Victoria OLSEN

15/09/2025
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...
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Bruce George KNIGHT

25/12/2025
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, ...
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Malcolm Ernest CRUICKSHANK

01/04/2026
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 ...
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Valerie Anne LUCAS

07/07/2026
On July 7, 2026, peacefully in Christchurch, surrounded by her family, aged 89 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Neville. Much loved and cherished mother and mother-in-law of Deb, Mark, Sandra and Miguel, Nicki and Jacques, Kerri and Russell. Ador...
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John ‘Trevor’ Trevor Ralph CHAMBERS

30/06/2025
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...
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Thomas "Tom" Enfield JENKINS

06/04/2026
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...
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Kevin GALLAGHER

09/06/2025 - 04/04/2025
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...
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Sianiva GODINET

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...
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