Obituaries

Albie passed away peacefully in his sleep at home in Hanmer Springs, aged 89 years, dearly loved father and father-in-law of Sandra and Adam, Raymond (Ray) and Rhonda, Vickie and Steve, Brian and Pauline, and Tad and Ria, beloved grandfather of Mel, ...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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 ...

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 ...

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,...

On October 13, 2026, passed away peacefully in her 93rd year surrounded by her family. Loved wife of the late Ivan, and loved mother and mother-in-law of Tony and Bev, Jan and John, Sonia and Alan, Sharon and Roland, and Richard and Jane. Loved Grand...

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...

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...

On October 10, 2026, at Parkstone Care Home, aged 82 years. Loving wife of the late Vic, loving mother to Noel, and Ronald,step-mum to Glenda and Brian, Neil and Roslyn, and Wendy. Grandmother to Brendan and Dana, Kaylee, Anthony and Rachel, Lana-Mar...

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 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...

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...