Obituaries

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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Richard Stanley JONES

03/04/2026
On April 3, 2026, peacefully at Christchurch Hospital, aged 72 years. Dearly loved husband of Robyn, much loved father and father-in-law of Timothy and Alexandra, and Nick and Clem, treasured Granddad of Evelyn, and Matilda; and Malo, loved brother a...
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Joyce RODGERS

18/09/2025
Passed on September 18, 2025, aged 91 years. Loved and cherished wife of the late Arthur, loved mother of Fiona, and Cameron, mother-in-law of Maria, grandmother to Stewart, Isla and Kyle, special great-grandmother to Louis and Beau. Messages may be ...
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Margaret Jean CLIFTON

09/04/2026
Died peacefully on Thursday April 9, 2026, aged 94. Loved wife of the late Norman (Norm), treasured mother of Jenny, Susann and Michael, and adored Nana of Meg. She will be greatly missed, and remembered with profound respect and our deepest love. He...
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Tom ALEXY

19/09/2025
(Formerly of Long Beach Island, NJ) On Friday, September 19, 2025, peacefully, aged 64 years. Loved Dad of Savvy, and Liv, loved and respected friend and former husband of Pippa, loved son of Sally and the late Ralph (Palm Beach, FL) loved brother of...
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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, ...
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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...
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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 ...
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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.  Paulâ€...
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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, ...
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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...
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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...
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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 ...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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