Obituaries

On June 29, 2025, aged 82 years, passed away peacefully at Nurse Maude Hospice, with family by his side. Dearly loved husband and best friend of Kathy for 55 years, treasured father and father-in-law of Melanie (deceased), and Duncan and Jan, dearly ...

On Thursday, September 18, 2025, passed away peacefully in Christchurch, surrounded by family. Dearly loved wife of the late Desmond. Much loved mother of Peter, Christine, Andrew, Matthew, and Cherie. Cherished Grandma to her many grandchildren and ...

On June 26, 2025, passed away peacefully after a courageous battle, at Christchurch Hospital, with family by her side, aged 73 years. Adored mother and mother-in-law of Leatrice and Jeff, and Daniel.  Extremely loved Grandma of Caleb and Brooke, Ch...

On June 24, 2025, passed away peacefully at Christchurch Hospital, aged 77 years.  Barry was a loved son, brother, and friend who will be sadly missed.  Messages may be addressed to: The family of the late Barry Richardson, c/- PO Box 39001, Christ...

Passed away with loving family at her side, on June 28, 2025, in her 90th year. Wife of the late Warwick, and loving companion of Mike, over the last many years. Much loved and cherished mother and mother-in-law of Clare and Tony, Nigel and Sue, and ...

Passed away with family by his side on Monday, September 15, 2025, aged 88 years. Devoted husband of the late Ann, dearly loved father and father-in-law of Sharon and Tony, and Bronwyn and John, and loved Da of Hayden, and Matt. The family would like...

With family at her side, on Monday, September 15, 2025, in her 85th year. Dearly loved wife of David, loved mother and mother-in-law of James and Victoria, Ross and Polly, and Andrew and Annabel. Much loved and proud Gran of Will, and Hamish; Edward,...

On April 3, 2026, peacefully at Christchurch Hospital, aged 72 years. Dearly loved husband of Robyn, much loved father and father-in-law of Timothy and Alexandra, and Nick and Clem, treasured Granddad of Evelyn, and Matilda; and Malo, loved brother a...

Died on December 15, 2024. It has been a privilege to share in Terry’s extraordinary life. Lorraine, Dru, Jordana and Chris, Temira and Kemp, Marika and Lukas. TK to Neo, Mila, Oliver, Tom, Isabel, Noah, Alba, Archer, Felix, and Leon. Surely goo...

Passed on September 18, 2025, aged 91 years. Loved and cherished wife of the late Arthur, loved mother of Fiona, and Cameron, mother-in-law of Maria, grandmother to Stewart, Isla and Kyle, special great-grandmother to Louis and Beau. Messages may be ...

Died peacefully on Thursday April 9, 2026, aged 94. Loved wife of the late Norman (Norm), treasured mother of Jenny, Susann and Michael, and adored Nana of Meg. She will be greatly missed, and remembered with profound respect and our deepest love. He...

After a long battle with illness, our beloved Rose passed away peacefully, aged 75 years, on December 16, 2024, at Chatswood Retirement Village. She was surrounded by her loved ones. Rose leaves behind her daughters Kate, Tessa, Miriam, and their dau...

(Formerly of Long Beach Island, NJ) On Friday, September 19, 2025, peacefully, aged 64 years. Loved Dad of Savvy, and Liv, loved and respected friend and former husband of Pippa, loved son of Sally and the late Ralph (Palm Beach, FL) loved brother of...

On April 11, 2026, peacefully at Burlington Care Centre, aged 94 years. Dearly loved mother and mother-in-law of Chris and Cate, Debbie and Carl, Grant and Janna, adored Nana of Andrew, and Jonathon; Laura, Jeremy, and Matt and Alex; Alex, and Dana, ...

On December 16, 2024, a golden heart stopped beating, and our family lost a matriarch, heaven gained an angel, and we lost a piece of our hearts. Dearly loved and cherished mother of Billy, Duane, and Budda, and mother-in-law to Karinya, Carole, and ...

(Formerly of Wanaka) On September 19, 2025, surrounded by family at her home in Christchurch, aged 95 years. Devoted wife and life partner of Des (deceased). Loved mother and mother-in-law of Steve and Joy, and Mark and Theresa. Grandmother of Mathew...

On April 11, 2026, peacefully at Burwood Hospital, aged 86 years. Husband of Veronica, loved father and father-in-law of Maureen and David, and Clayton and Alana, loved Pop of Gianna, and Milo; and Leo. Loved brother and brother-in-law of George and ...

On April 1, 2025, passed away peacefully at Ngaio Marsh Retirement Village, aged 86 years. Much loved father and father-in-law of Christopher and Maria, Nicholas and Susannah, Matthew and Amy, Alexandra (Dais) and Rory, much loved Grandad of Penny, M...

(of Queenstown, formerly of Wellington). Passed away peacefully on 27 December, 2025, at Christchurch Hospital ICU, surrounded by his loving family, aged 66 years. Dearly loved husband of Aud, much loved father and father-in-law of Emma and Luke, ...

Passed away peacefully at Elmswood Care Centre, on Sunday, April 12, 2026, aged 90 years. Much loved wife of Pat (deceased), loved mother and mother-in-law of Chris and Heather, and Liz (deceased), treasured Nana of Emma and Kyle, and Hannah. Special...