Obituaries
Joan Margaret MAWSON
24/12/2025
13/01/1934 – 24/12/2025
At Lady Wigram Retirement Village, aged 91 years. Dearly loved wife of the late John, loved mother of Peter, Robin, and Hilary. Loved grandmother of Darcy, Jenna, Jonathan, Caitlin, Lakisha, and Amelia, loved sister of Ro...
Kenneth “Ken” Ridgway HARPER
25/12/2024
On December 25, 2024, peacefully at Christchurch Hospital, aged 77 years. Beloved eldest son of the late Vivian and Coral, loved brother and brother-in-law of Barry and Avis (Christchurch), and David and Colleen (Auckland), loved Uncle of Andrea, and...
Daphne Elizabeth PACHNATZ
05/07/2025
On July 5, 2025, passed away unexpectedly at home, aged 81 years. Dearly loved wife of David,
much loved mother and mother-in-law of Graeme and Beatrix, John and Amour, and Hamish and Abbi, adored Nana of Tyson, Cody, Cassandra, Rory, Flavius, and L...
Chrissie COOPER
27/12/2025
On December 27, 2025, passed away peacefully at Holmwood Rest Home, in her 92nd year. Dearly loved Mum of Karen, Kelvin, Kupa, Tracy, and the late Robin, and Chrissie. Adored Nanna, great-Nanna, and great-great Nanna, loved sister, aunty, and a good ...
Gregory ‘Greg’ Thomas NEWMAN
20/12/2024
On Friday, December 20, 2024, peacefully, at home, aged 60 years. Beloved husband of Lyndell for 31 years, loved Dad and father-in-law of Nikita and Tyler, and Korbyn, adored and adoring Pop of Austin, Dakota, and Ryker, loved brother, and best mate ...
Gwendoline “Gwen” Kathleen Alice KEMP
27/12/2025
1 January 1925 – 27 December 2025. Dearly loved wife of the late Jack Kemp, and the late Alan Prebble, loving mother of her treasured sons, the late Maurice Prebble, the late Warren Prebble, and stepson Denis Kemp, mother-in-law of Faye Prebble, ...
Noeline Phyllis MILLAR
01/07/2025
On July 1, 2025, peacefully at Christchurch Hospital, aged 79 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Evan, much loved mother and mother-in-law of Victoria and Chris McMillan, Liz and Grant Munro, loved and adored Gran of Anna, Kate, and Ella; Angus, an...
Ann Elizabeth SIDEY
30/09/2025
Passed away at Christchurch Hospital, on Tuesday, September 30, 2025, aged 86 years. Dearly loved wife of John (JD) for 65 years, loved mother and mother-in-law of Graham and Christina, Jim, Jo and Richard, and Mick and Penny, and a dearly loved gran...
Kenneth “Ken” John Austin SMITH
13/04/2025
On April 13, 2025, passed away at Adriel Rest Home, Amberley, aged 85 years. Dearly loved father and father-in-law of Michelle and the late Richard Genet, and Jackie, andloved Grandad and Great-Grandad to all his grandchildren and great-grandchildren...
John Stephen WELCH
07/07/2025
On July 7, 2025, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family, in his 70th year. Dearly loved husband of Dallas, much loved father and father-in-law of Alan and Josie, adored Poppa of Thea. Sincere thanks to all those who have taken care of Jo...
Patrick “Pat” John SIGGLEKOW
22/12/2024
On Sunday, December 22, 2024, peacefully, aged 84 years. Much loved husband of Pam, loved father and father-in-law of Craig and Jan, loved Poppy of Adam and Haylee, Hillary, and Matthew. Loved brother of Janet, Lyndon, Colleen, Adrian, and Philip. Sp...
Donald ‘Don’ Peter HAMILTON
01/10/2025
Passed away peacefully, on October 1, 2025, at Banbury Park, aged 95 years. Dearly loved husband of Jeanette, dedicated father of Deane, Tracey, Glenn, and Reid, and father-in-law of Kevin, Amy, Claire, and Erika. Cherished grandfather of Logan, Jeff...
Robert (Rob) Lindon PERRIAM
15/04/2025
On April 15, 2025, peacefully at Cashmere View Rest Home, aged 79 years. Dearly loved husband of Kerry, much loved Dad and father-in-law of Sally and Les Marsden, Corinna (George) and Aaron Cartwright, much loved 'Poppie' of Hannah, and Tomas Marsd...
Barbara Anne WARREN
29/09/2025
It is with a heavy heart that we said goodbye to Mum on September 29, 2025, after a short illness at WesleyCare, in her 90th year. Loved wife of Colin Warren (deceased), dearly loved Mum and mother-in-law of Yvette and Jeff, Mel and David, Bernice ...
Warren Baird HAWKE
22/12/2024
On December 22, 2024, peacefully in Christchurch, aged 94 years, leaving behind a loving family and cherished memories. Beloved husband of the late Margaret, much loved Dad and father-in-law of Jeremy and Roxanne, Diana and Bruce, Roger and Robyn, an...
Graham ANDREASSEND
22/04/2026
On April 22, 2026, passed away peacefully with his daughters by his side, at Bellevue Care Centre, aged 88 years. Dearly loved husband of the late Fay, much loved father and father-in-law of Karen and Graeme, Trudy and the late Gordon, loved Granddad...
Linton Charrington GARDINER
15/04/2025
(Waiau) - Linton died unexpectedly, on Tuesday, April 15, 2025, aged 73 years. Dearly loved fiancé of Kathy (U.S.A), loved brother and brother-in-law of Susan and Lindsay, Jonathan and Sarah. Cherished uncle of Rebekah and David, Hannah and Thomas, ...
Elizabeth ‘Anne’ Anne HERRICK
30/09/2025
Died peacefully on Tuesday, September 30, 2025, aged 78 years. Much loved wife of Keith, dearly loved Mum and mother-in-law of Barry and Ann, Adele and Craig, and Kerri and Scott, a much loved Nana H of Olliver, and Josh; Kieran, and Blair; and Jayde...
Margaret Elizabeth COUSINS
22/04/2026
On April 22, 2026, passed away peacefully at Ngaio Marsh, with family by her side, aged 86 years. Loved wife to the late Merv. Loving mother and mother-in-law of David and Sharon, Diane and Alan Fleming, loving Nana of Mark and Ayaka, Amy and Shannon...
James Michael ROBERTS
10/07/2025
17.7.1949 - 10.7.2025 Peacefully, at Oceania Palm Grove Residential Care Home, after a life of challenging health issues. Dearly loved son of the late Pearl and Walter, loved brother of Bill and Jan (Riversdale Beach), and respected “Uncle Jimmy”...











