Obituaries
Felicity Kate HOLLIDAY
Passed unexpectedly but peacefully at home.
Cherished mother to Richard, Victoria, and Rose, adored Granny to Richard, Stephen, Harry, and George, best friend to Frodo, loved daughter of Allon and Dorothea Ewart.
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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...
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...
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...
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...
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 (...
Graeme Douglas Ewart McDONALD
28/08/2024
Died peacefully in Christchurch Hospital, on Wednesday, August 28, 2024, aged 80 years. Dearly loved husband of Jenny, adored father of Virginia, and Sam, father-in-law of Allan, and Annabel, and grandfather of Charlotte, Isabella, and Daisy. Special...
Richard “John” John FLEMING
08/12/2024
(Formerly of Invercargill and Queenstown). Passed away in Christchurch, on December 8, 2024. Loved husband of Gael, dearly loved father and father-in-law of Andrew and Jacque, Paula and Rich, Margot and Danny, much loved Grandad of Louis, and Reuben;...
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.
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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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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, ...
Owen Robin GIBBENS
27/08/2024
A proud West Coaster, and husband of the late Dorothy, Owen’s family announce his passing on August 27, 2024, at the grand age of 95 years young. He will be remembered by his four children, his grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and numerous other...
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...
William “Bill” Roberts CLARK
09/12/2024
On December 9, 2024, passed peacefully, in his 98th year. Dearly loved husband of Jan for 63 years, loved father and father-in-law of James (deceased), Rob and Kate, and Kirsty and Steve, loved Poppa of Alex, Benji, and Poppy; Libby, Georgie, and Nic...
Kevin GALLAGHER
10/06/2025 - 05/04/2025
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...
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...













