Obituaries

On April 1, 2025, passed away peacefully at Ngaio Marsh Retirement Village, aged 86 years. Much loved father and father-in-law of Christopher and Maria, Nicholas and Susannah, Matthew and Amy, Alexandra (Dais) and Rory, much loved Grandad of Penny, M...

(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, ...

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...

Formerly of All Day Bay, Kakanui, and Christchurch.  On Thursday, April 10, 2025, passed away peacefully at home, aged 100 years. Loved husband of Ruth for 70 years. Loved father and father-in-law of Greg, Rex and the late Mairead, and Fiona and Dav...

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...

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...

On September 9, 2024, peacefully at Diana Isaac, aged 90 years. Dearly loved husband and best friend of the late Noeline, loving and treasured father and father-in-law of Bruce (deceased) and Melinda, Karyn and Philip Gibson, loved Grandad of Jayne, ...

On Sunday, March 30, 2025, aged 92 years. Dearly loved husband and friend of Liz, father and father-in-law of Andrew and Mel, Miranda and Toby, Kristen and Johnny, Paddy and Anna, Grandfather Tim of Emma, Phoebe, Lachlan, Henry, Gracie, Tabitha, Zoe,...

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...

On September 5, 2024, peacefully at Cashmere View Care Home, in his 90th year. Loved father and father-in- law of Helena and Terry, Darrin and Angela, treasured Poppy of Bryce, and Tahlia, and Pop Pop of Brock, and Cade. Brother of Adrian (deceased),...

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...

On September 8, 2024, passed away peacefully, and is now at rest. Beloved eldest daughter of Joyce and Joe, adored sister and sister-in-law of Christopher and Roisin, Leanne and Tony, Carolyn and Mark, Patrea and Jonny, and a deeply loved niece, aunt...

On Thursday, April 3, 2025, peacefully, at Rose Court, aged 90 years. Loved wife of the late Larry, loved Mum, and mother-in-law of Karen, Roger and Karen, Marie and the late Bill, loved Grandma, and Great-Grandma of Sam, Johnny and Hannah, and their...

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...

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...

On Wednesday, September 11, 2024, passed away peacefully, with family by her side, aged 86 years. Loved and respected mother and mother-in-law to the late Gavin and to the late Jacqui, Sheryl and Peter, and Andrea and Peter. Loved Nana to Tia, Bryce,...

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...

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...

Sadly taken from us on September 11, 2024, aged 82 years. Dearly loved wife and friend of the late Nelson, loved mother and mother-in-law of Alan and Sharon, and Nicholette and Phil, treasured Nana of Kylie, Courtney, Travis, and Baylan, Nan Nan of A...

Passed away peacefully at Parkstone Retirement Village on December 23, 2024, aged 105 years. Much loved wife of the late Alastair (Mac), and loved mother and mother-in-law of Paul (deceased) and Pauline, and Carolyn and Angus Tallentire. A loved gran...