Obituaries
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, ...
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 ...
Roydon Paul "Paul" EDYVEAN
19/07/2026
On July 19, 2026, peacefully at Christchurch Hospital, in his 80th year. Dearly loved husband of the late Joan, loved brother of Patricia, Tony, and Maree, loved brother-in-law of Bruce, and dearly loved uncle of Kathryn, Sarah, and Melissa. Paul...
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 ...
Diane Catherine SHEPHERD
17/07/2026
On July 17, 2026, died peacefully at The Bellevue, aged 80 years. Dearly loved mother and mother-in-law of Jackie, and Matthew and Terri. Treasured Nana of Madison, and Hunter. Sincere thanks to the staff of The Bellevue for their compassion and dedi...
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,...
Frances “Francie” Margaret CHANT
24/09/2025
On Wednesday, September 24, 2025, at Diana Isaac, aged 85 years. Dearly loved wife of Peter, loved mother and mother-in-law of Christine, Karen and Craig, Sheryl and Wayne, adored Grammy of Rachel and Brad. Loved daughter of the late William and Mary...
Maureen Janice GILMORE
10/04/2026
Passed away peacefully on 10 April, 2026, aged 83 years. Dearly loved wife of Johnny, and a much loved and devoted mother and mother-in-law of Darryn and Julie, Brett and Fiona, and Kim and Tim. Treasured and fun-loving Nana of Tarah, Kieran, Shae, M...
Keith Joseph HARRINGTON
17/07/2026
On July 17, 2026, peacefully after a short illness. Treasured husband of the late Frances, much loved father and father-in-law of Jo and Tim, Malcolm and Madeline. Loved Grandad of Emma, Max, Dardy, Elza, Louise, and Tommy. Keith is remembered with l...
Neville Robert MAW
26/12/2025
On Friday, December 26, 2025, passed away peacefully at Bupa Ashford, Prebbleton, surrounded by family, aged 88 years. Dearly loved husband of the late Joy, much loved father and father-in-law of Wayne and Karen (Southbridge), Carolyn and Garry (Tima...
Brian Thomas LUCY
17/07/2026
On Friday, July 17, 2026, passed away peacefully in Christchurch Hospital, in his 85th year. Dearly loved husband of Elizabeth for 62 years. Much loved father and father-in-law of Richard and Linda, Chris and Chaise, and Philip and Denise. Cherished ...
Edith NOONAN
03/04/2025
On Thursday, April 3, 2025, peacefully, at Rose Court, aged 90 years. Loved wife of the late Larry, loved Mum, and mother-in-law of Karen, Roger and Karen, Marie and the late Bill, loved Grandma, and Great-Grandma of Sam, Johnny and Hannah, and their...


















