Obituaries
Dennis George WATSON
02/10/2025
(Formerly of Rosewood Stud, Annat) On Thursday, October 2, 2025, peacefully, aged 87 years. Loved husband of Angela for 64 years, loved Dad, and father-in-law, of Kirsty and Wayne, Richard and Jane, Joanna and Tom, Mark and Justine. Loved Grandad o...
John David BALLANTYNE
05/01/2025
On January 5, 2025, at Christchurch Hospital, aged 93 years. Dearly loved husband of the late Patricia, much loved and respected father of Kay, Deb, Rob, and Scott. Proud grandfather of Bridget, George, Jane, Jack (deceased), Alex, Jessica, Vincent, ...
John Edmund WALSH
06/10/2025
On October 6, 2025, passed away peacefully at Cashmere View Care Home, aged 74 years. Dearly beloved husband of Tilaga, loved brother and brother-in-law of Kerry and Norma, a loved uncle of his nieces and nephew-in-law, loved by all his relatives in ...
Margaret ‘Ann’ Ann PLUNKET
03/10/2025
On October 3, 2025, passed away peacefully at home, aged 91 years. Dearly loved wife of Phil for 68 years, much loved mother and mother-in-law of Geoff and Jo, Sue and John Clark, treasured Nan of Andy and Dara, Tim and Caitlin, Mike and Jessy; Nicky...
Marjory ‘Marge’ GREGORY
16/04/2025
On Wednesday, April 16, 2025, peacefully at Ashford Retirement Village, aged 96 years. Beloved companion of the late Wally, loving mother and grandmother of Sandra, Christopher, Sarah, and Kathryn, treasured friend of Helen, and Walter, dearly loved ...
Henry ‘Morley’ Robert Morley Donaldson
05/10/2025
On Sunday, October 5, 2025, passed away peacefully at Russley Village, in his 95th year. Devoted husband of the late Lynley, dearly loved father of Jeremy, Sara, and Nicholas. Loved father-in-law of Jackie, and Charles. Cherished Pop of William, Henr...
Jillian Patricia DUNBIER
04/01/2025
On Saturday, January 4, 2025, passed peacefully at Christchurch Hospital surrounded by family, aged 75 years. Adored wife of Michael. Cherished mother of Anna, and James. Loved sister, sister-in-law and aunt of Colin and Anna, Kay and the late Dave W...
Roy Kenneth REEVES
04/10/2025
Passed away at Christchurch Hospital, on October 4, 2025, aged 81 years. Loved husband of Heather, much loved and cherished father, stepfather, grandfather, and extended family member. Messages may be addressed to: The family of the late Roy Reeves c...
Kerry GALLAGHER
26/04/2026
10.06.1950 - 26.04.2026
Late of Lyttelton and Gallagher Brothers Steel Fabricators. Passed surrounded by loving family. Loving husband of Jennifer, dearly loved Da of Mary and Duncan, and Tracy, a million times adored Grandad of Finbarr and Sophie...
Ian James Richardson
04/10/2025
On October 4, 2025, at Diana Isaac Retirement Village, aged 80 years. Dearly loved father and father-in-law of Nick, and Danielle and Mohamed, loved Granddad of Zoe, Leila, and James. Loved brother and brother-in-law of Anne and Oliver, Joan and Davi...
Neil Kenneth WEBLEY
21/04/2025
Passed away peacefully, on Monday, April 21, 2025, aged 77 years. Loved and loving husband of Karlyn, cherished father and father-in-law of Todd and Mel, and Andrea and Aaron, treasured Granddad of Georgia, Meg, and Thomas; Sam, and Ava. Heartfelt th...
Pamela Alayne Shaw PRESTON
04/10/2025
Passed away at The Village Palms, Christchurch on Saturday, October 4, 2025. Much loved wife of the late Ken, and mother and mother-in-law of Penelope Wade (Christchurch), and Andrew Preston and Jo Belt (Galloway). Loved Nanny of Ben, and Josh Wade. ...
Sue Edith NIMMO
Passed unexpectedly on January 6, 2025, at Christchurch Hospital, surrounded by her family. Much loved wife of Duncan, adored mother of Tina, and Mike, loved Nana of Lochy, Jaxon, and Connor. Messages may be addressed to: The family of the late Sue N...
Lindsay Philip MORTON
20/04/2025
On Sunday, April 20, 2025, peacefully, at Christchurch Hospital, aged 88 years. Loved partner of Cecily, loved Dad and father-in-law Andrew and the late Janine, and Doug and Sophie, Jason, and Christie, loved Grandad of Georgia, Victoria, Tom, Angus,...
Terrence “Terry” James TOOHEY
06/10/2025
On October 6, 2025, peacefully at Cashmere View Retirement Village, aged 86 years. Treasured husband of the late Judith ‘Judy’. Loved Dad and father-in-law of Michelle and Alan, Michael and Joanne, and Steven and Annie. Loved stepdad and step f...
Beverly Anita ROBERTSON
22/04/2026
On April 22, 2026, peacefully at Alpine View Care Centre, aged 87 years. Loved wife of the late John Allen, and subsequently of the late Phil Robertson. Loved mother and mother-in-law of Sandy and Steve, Mark and Sue, adored Nana of Laura and Oded, N...
John “JJ” George JONES
On July 21, 2025, peacefully at Essie Summers. Dearly loved husband of Kate, much loved father and father-in-law of Liz and Ben, and Nick and Anima, and special Poppa of Josh, Harry, Zach, and Alex. A special thanks to the wonderful staff at Essie Su...
Desmond ‘Des’ Leslie PETERS ONZM
14/01/2026
On Wednesday, January 14, 2026, surrounded by his family, aged 81 years. Much loved husband of Kathreen Pauline (KP), cherished father of Jodie, and Abbie, father-in-law of Yannick Pralong (Switzerland), adored grandfather of Lilly. Messages may be a...
Ian Duncan McLEAN
25/04/2026
On Saturday, April 25, 2026, peacefully, at Lady Wigram Retirement Village, with his family at his side, aged 78 years. Dearly loved husband of Gwen. Father of Christopher, Louise and Mary and father-in-law of Nick. Grandpop of Logan, Andrew, Skyler,...
















