Obituaries

Janet Mary KEENE

25/12/2025
On Thursday, December 25, 2025, peacefully, aged 83 years. Loved wife of the late John, loved Mum, and mother-in-law of Phillip (deceased) and Steph, loved Nan of Theo, and Max, loved sister of Pat, the late Phillip, the late Tom, Judy, Liz, and Phil...
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Jennifer “Jenny” HOPKINS

07/04/2026
On April 7, 2026, passed away peacefully at Ballarat Care Home, Rangiora, in her 90th year. Dearly beloved wife of the late Garey, treasured mother and mother-in-law of Steven (deceased) and Khamsay, Michael and Julie, Andrew and Leanne, Joanna and B...
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John Arthur CHAPMAN

13/07/2026
On July 13, 2026, passed away peacefully at Charles Upham Retirement Village, aged 90 years. Dearly loved husband of Trish, much loved father and father-in-law of Jo and Marty, Gendie and Mike, Andy and Kate, and Prue and Martin. Treasured Pop of his...
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Doreen Janet TORDOFF

26/06/2025
On Thursday, June 26, 2025, peacefully, surrounded by family, aged 75 years. Loved wife of Stuart, loved Mum and mother-in-law of Garry (deceased), and Alison and Glen, loved Grandma and Great-Grandma. Messages may be addressed to: The family of the ...
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Christine Marie KEARNS

21/12/2025
Passed peacefully after a short illness, on Sunday, December 21, 2025, aged 76 years. Dearly loved partner of Kelvyn, loved mother of Danny, Joe, and Matthew. Adored grand-mother of Declan, Connor, Flynn, Emma, and Callum, much loved step-mother and ...
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Paul COTTRELL

10/07/2026
On July 10, 2026, peacefully at Christchurch Hospital, surrounded by family, aged 88 years. Dearly loved husband of Chinna for 63 years, much loved father and father-in-law of Brigit and Andrew, Warner and Megan, and Julia, loving Grandy of Sam, Ben,...
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Gerard Auchinleck CHEYNE

18/06/2025
Peacefully, on June 18, 2025, at home in Arlington,  Virginia, with his loving family. It is with great sadness that we announce the death of our dearly loved father, father-in-law, grandfather, and husband. Loving father of Cristina and Peter; gran...
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Shirley Margaret CRUMP

20/09/2025
On Saturday, September 20, 2025, passed away peacefully in Christchurch Hospital. Dearly loved and devoted wife of the late Noel for 71 years. Much loved mother and mother-in-law of Noel and Jenny, and Jodi and Bert. Cherished grandmother of Nic, Jac...
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Gordon Leslie CAMPBELL

29/06/2025
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 ...
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Elaine Gladys DWIGHT

18/09/2025
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 ...
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Avis ‘Matty’ Margaret FAIRWEATHER

16/07/2026
On July 16, 2026, peacefully at Christchurch Hospital with family by her side, aged 88 years. Dearly loved and cherished wife of the late Alec, much loved mother and mother-in-law of Julie and Kevin (Ireland), Ali and Rob, and Jo and Andy, adored gra...
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Sharron Lorraine FRIEND

26/06/2025
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...
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Barry Edward RICHARDSON

24/06/2025
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...
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Ann Louise TINDALL

28/06/2025
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 ...
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Colin James MACDONALD

15/09/2025
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...
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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,...
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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...
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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 ...
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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...
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Tom ALEXY

19/09/2025
(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...
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