Obituaries

Passed away peacefully with his family beside him at Christchurch Hospital on Wednesday, August 28, 2024, aged 86 years. Dearly loved husband of the late Trish, and much loved Dad and father-in-law of Katrina and Kyle Pitman. Messages may be addresse...

On December 1, 2024, peacefully at Cashmere View Care Home, in her 99th year. Dearly loved mother and mother-in-law of Peter and Lorraine Hunger, Pauline Hunger (deceased), Judy and Mick Zawierta (Australia), loved Nana of Craig and Maria Hunger, Ang...

On June 23, 2025, passed away peacefully at Christchurch Hospital, aged 77 years. Dearly loved husband of Hughena, much loved father and father-in-law of Anna and Tom Wallis, adored Pop of Pippa, and Grayson, loved brother and brother-in-law of Linda...

21 May 1939 – 18 September 2025 Passed away peacefully at Bainswood Rest Home in Rangiora, aged 86 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Desmond Douglas Riach, and elder sister to John, and Sally. Cherished mother of Ian, Hamish, and Andrew, a...

Passed away peacefully at home in Christchurch, on September 15, 2025, aged 98 years. Most dearly loved husband of the late Beverley Doris, loved father and father-in-law of Richard and Shona, and Judith and Gareth, loved Poppa of Emma, James, Angus,...

We are deeply saddened to announce that Sandra peacefully passed away on Sunday, December 1st, 2024, at the age of 86. She is survived by her son, Paul, daughter-in-law, Alexandrea, grandchildren, Gwendolyn, and Anthony, and is preceded in death by h...

Passed away peacefully at Lady Wigram Retirement Village, on July 2, 2025. Loving wife to Brian (deceased) for 62 years. A loving sister of Patricia, Colleen, Michael, and Nola (all deceased), and a loving aunt to her nieces and nephews. Glenda...

On June 25, 2025, Ainsley, formerly of Tauranga and Rotorua, passed away at Christchurch Hospital, aged 74 years, embraced by Neil, Hadley, and Rohan. Cherished wife and soulmate of Neil for 50 years. Dearly loved mother and mother-in-law of Hadley a...

LEE, Margaret Beth (nee Robinson): Born 28 February 1932. Passed away Saturday, June 8, 2024, after a short illness, in her 93rd year.  Loved wife of Martin (deceased), much loved mother and mother-in-law of Simon and Karel, Sarah and Steven, and D...

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.              �...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

(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;...

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. W...

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...

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...

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...