Obituaries
Valda Rae HODGES
08/04/2026
On April 8, 2026, aged 93 years. Wife of the late Bruce, loved mum of Susan, Mark and Gill, Brent and Sue, Debra and Ross, beloved Nana of her nine grandchildren and her nine great-grandchildren. Co-founder and life member of the Over Forties Trampin...
Kathleen Dorothy Mary HAMPL
09/10/2026
On Friday, October 9, 2026, peacefully, aged 83 years. Much loved wife of Jack for 60 years, loved mother and mother-in-law of Michael and Lisa, Richard and Libby, and the late Darin, adored Gran of Travis, Norah, and Heath. Messages may be addressed...
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...
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...
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...
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 (...
Dianne Kathleen BURROWES
13/10/2026
On Tuesday, October 13, 2026, peacefully in Christchurch, aged 85 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Peter, loved mother and mother-in-law of Glenn, Ross and Nicola, Joanne and Mark, and Lisa. Adored Nan of Aimee, Sam, Mitchell, Summer, George, Lil...
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...
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...
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 Lornaâ€...
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, ...
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 ...
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...
Michael “Mike” James HANCOCK
09/10/2026
It is with great sadness that we announce the sudden death of Mike, on Friday, October 9, 2026, following an accident whilst enjoying one of his many passions, aged 79 years. Mike was the dearly loved husband, best friend, and soul mate of Gaynor, mu...
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...
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...














