Obituaries

Mary “Annette” Annette MARSHALL

16/04/2026
On April 16, 2026, passed away peacefully at Bainswood on Victoria in Rangiora, aged 81 years. Much loved mother and mother-in-law of Paula and Brett, and the late Linda, treasured Nana of Megan, Hannah, and Kurt, loved sister of Craig, and aunty of ...
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Brian Malcolm McLENNAN (J.P.)

21/07/2026
On July 21, 2026, at Christchurch Hospital, aged 77 years. Loved husband of Raewyn, loved father and father-in-law of Stuart and Kate, Angela and the late Scott Jermyn, a much loved Grandad, brother, brother-in-law, uncle, and friend. Messages may be...
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Paul "Ruby" John Leon AUSTIN

25/09/2025
On September 25, 2025, passed away at Christchurch Hospital, surrounded by his loving family. Special thanks to the staff at Christchurch Hospital for their care and support. Messages may be addressed to: The family of the late Ruby Austin, c/- PO Bo...
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Freda Vera EVANS

04/04/2025
On April 4, 2025, aged 96 years. Dearly loved mother and mother-in-law of Wayne, Vicky and Gavin Black. Much loved partner of Robert Renwick. Loved friend of the late Rima. Treasured grandmother of Sam and Hayley, and Greer; Kent and Jaimee, Leigh an...
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Tammy HARRIS

22/07/2026
Passed away peacefully in Christchurch on Wednesday, July 22, 2026, aged 67 years. Born and raised in Invercargill, Tammy recently moved to Canterbury to be closer to her family. A much loved sister, treasured aunty, great-aunty, sister-in-law, and l...
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Trevor “T” Thomas MAW

06/04/2025
Passed away at Ellesmere Hospital, on April 6, 2025, aged 67 years. Loved son of Keith and Mollie Maw (both deceased), and loved brother and brother-in-law of Raymond and Margaret, Bruce (deceased) and Linda, Pauline and Lance (both deceased), Murray...
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Eleanor Elizabeth CLARK

31/12/2025
Passed away peacefully, surrounded by the love of her family, on December 31, 2025, aged 78 years. Loved mother of Gareth, Andrew, and the late Jeff, and a loved and treasured grandmother of Nathan, Kyle, and Stefan. Special thanks to the staff at Di...
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Cherie Joanne INCH

07/04/2025
On April 7, 2025, passed away peacefully at Christchurch Hospital, aged 39 years. Dearly loved daughter of the late Margaret and Harold Inch, cherished sister and sister-in-law of Nicki, Rodney and Rachael, Diana (deceased) and Luke, Sam, and Chanell...
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Shirley Marea Harland

05/07/2025
Beloved wife of Herb, and sister of Judith and the late Allan. Adored mother and mother-in-law of Christopher (deceased), Melanie and David, Jeremy, Louise and Steve, Juliet and Glen. Treasured, much loved and groovy Grandma of Jesse and Felix, Gabri...
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Lindsay John McLEAN

11/04/2025
On Friday, April 11, 2025, at home, surroundedhttp://nzblood.co.nz by his family, aged 69 years. Loved partner and best mate of Carolyn for 38 years, loved Dad and father-in-law of Carl (deceased), Tim and Jardine, Krystal, and Ben, loved Grandad of ...
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Reverend Bruce Douglas CHILDS

17/07/1929 - 04/07/2025
(St John’s Anglican Church, Cheviot) OStJ. Born in Cheviot, July 17, 1929, passed away peacefully in Christchurch on Friday, July 4, 2025, in his 96th year. Dearly loved and cherished husband of the late Rosemary for 72 years. Dearly loved father...
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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...
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Rex Hammond ALEXANDER

25/07/2026
On July 25, 2026, passed away peacefully, in his 88th year. Dearly loved husband of Elaine (née Tulett) for 64 years, much loved father and father-in-law of Lisa and Graham, Jason and Jessica, Tanya and Graham, treasured Grandad Rex of India, Hunter...
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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...
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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 ...
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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, ...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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