Obituaries

Lorna Victoria OLSEN

15/09/2025
Peacefully, on September 15, 2025, aged 99 years. Wife of the late Marvin, mother and mother-in-law of Maria and John, and Sandra and the late Gavin, and a loved grandmother, great- grandmother, and great-great grandmother. In accordance with Lornaâ€...
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Owen Robin GIBBENS

27/08/2024
A proud West Coaster, and husband of the late Dorothy, Owen’s family announce his passing on August 27, 2024, at the grand age of 95 years young. He will be remembered by his four children, his grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and numerous other...
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John ‘Trevor’ Trevor Ralph CHAMBERS

30/06/2025
On Monday, June 30, 2025, passed away peacefully at home, aged 92 years. Dearly loved husband of Florence, dearly loved father and father-in-law of Anne and Alan Martin, Ross and Gay, and the late Gilbert. Loved grandfather of Sarah and Jim, Scott an...
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William “Bill†Roberts CLARK

09/12/2024
On December 9, 2024, passed peacefully, in his 98th year. Dearly loved husband of Jan for 63 years, loved father and father-in-law of James (deceased), Rob and Kate, and Kirsty and Steve, loved Poppa of Alex, Benji, and Poppy; Libby, Georgie, and Nic...
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Kevin GALLAGHER

10/06/2025 - 05/04/2025
10.06.1950 - 05.04.2025. Late of Lyttelton and Gallagher Bros Steel Fabricators. Loving husband of Carly. Dearly loved Da of Kerrie and Jim Collier, and Adam. A special Grandy of Lachlan and Grace, Cormac and Tirzah, Cíara and Julio, Seamus and Feli...
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Sianiva GODINET

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...
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Sydney “Syd†George SMITH

18/08/2024
On August 18, 2024, aged 101 years. Dearly loved husband of the late Helen, much loved father of Linda, and Bruce, loved father-in-law of Tony, and Sally, and the late Ian, dearly loved Grandad of Rebecca, loved Great-Grandad of Ashleigh, loved uncle...
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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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Margaret Helen FERNER

01/09/2024
On Sunday, September 1, 2024, peacefully, at Anthony Wilding Village, in her 100th year. Loved wife of the late Dr. Geoffrey Ferner, loved Mum and mother-in-law of Tony and Ai, Barbara and Peter (Melbourne), John and Sibylle (Auckland), and the late ...
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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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Peter Stuart SPICER

08/06/2024
On June 8, 2024, passed away peacefully at Radius Hawthorne, after a long battle, aged 66 years. Loved son of the late Joy and Stuart, loved brother of Mike, Chris (deceased), and Jenny. Loved brother-in-law of Noeline, Stephanie, and Ross, and love...
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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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Verona “Jackie†Jacqueline KENTON

11/06/2024
Passed away in Christchurch on Tuesday, June 11, 2024, aged 86 years young. Adored wife of Graham for 66 years. Much loved and cherished mother and mother-in-law of Marilyn (deceased) and Steven Sadler, Dianne and Peter Oliver (deceased) and Chris So...
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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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