Obituaries
Elizabeth Mary McGUCKIN
15/09/2025
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,...
Richard Stanley JONES
03/04/2026
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...
Terence Keith Hill
26/02/1942 - 15/12/2024
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...
Joyce RODGERS
18/09/2025
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 ...
Margaret Jean CLIFTON
09/04/2026
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...
Rosemary (Rose) Eileen BOWDEN
08/03/1949 - 16/12/2024
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...
Nancy ‘Nan’ Maureen FORWARD
11/04/2026
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, ...
Carol COOPER
16/12/2024
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 ...
Eleanor “Elle” JOHNSTON
19/09/2025
(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...
Peter ‘Pete’ Robert HENRY
11/04/2026
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 ...
John Michael O'BRIEN
01/04/2025
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...
Nick QUAYLE
27/12/2025
(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, ...
Melva Lorraine DOHERTY
12/04/2026
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...
David Murray PALMER
21/09/2025
On Sunday September 21, 2025, aged 85 years. Dearly loved husband of Sherryn, loved father and father-in-law of Jeremy and Simone, Viv and Matt, adored Papa of Mischa, and Cohen. Special thanks to the staff at Kevin Hickman for their care and support...
Roger William DOAK
14/04/2026
Roger passed away peacefully at Cashmere View on April 14, 2026, aged 86 years. Beloved husband of the late Jeanette, and dearly loved father and father-in-law of Murray and Leanne Doak, and Jocelyn and Kit Hollis. A much loved Pa of Matthew and ...
Colin Walter WILSON
10/04/2025
Formerly of All Day Bay, Kakanui, and Christchurch. On Thursday, April 10, 2025, passed away peacefully at home, aged 100 years. Loved husband of Ruth for 70 years. Loved father and father-in-law of Greg, Rex and the late Mairead, and Fiona and Dav...
Delma Joan ALLFREY
24/09/2025
On September 24, 2025, at Christchurch Hospital, surrounded by her children, aged 75 years. Loved Mum and mother-in-law of Cymon and Ange, Emily and Nequita, Charlotte and Nathan, adored Grandma of Grace, Georgia, Jack, William, Jaimee, and Noah, lov...
Margaret Catherine FRAMPTON
18/12/2025
On December 18, 2025, peacefully after a short illness, in her 102nd year. Much loved wife of the late Keith, a much loved mother, mother-in-law, grandmother and great grandmother. Margaret will be deeply missed by all her family and friends. Speci...
Timothy (Tim) John TROLOVE
30/03/2025
On Sunday, March 30, 2025, aged 92 years. Dearly loved husband and friend of Liz, father and father-in-law of Andrew and Mel, Miranda and Toby, Kristen and Johnny, Paddy and Anna, Grandfather Tim of Emma, Phoebe, Lachlan, Henry, Gracie, Tabitha, Zoe,...

















