Obituaries

Died on December 15, 2024. It has been a privilege to share in Terry’s extraordinary life. Lorraine, Dru, Jordana and Chris, Temira and Kemp, Marika and Lukas. TK to Neo, Mila, Oliver, Tom, Isabel, Noah, Alba, Archer, Felix, and Leon. Surely goo...

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 ...

After a long battle with illness, our beloved Rose passed away peacefully, aged 75 years, on December 16, 2024, at Chatswood Retirement Village. She was surrounded by her loved ones. Rose leaves behind her daughters Kate, Tessa, Miriam, and their dau...

(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...

On December 16, 2024, a golden heart stopped beating, and our family lost a matriarch, heaven gained an angel, and we lost a piece of our hearts. Dearly loved and cherished mother of Billy, Duane, and Budda, and mother-in-law to Karinya, Carole, and ...

(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...

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...

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 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...

Our long-awaited baby girl, Lillian Ireland Challies, was born sleeping on June the 12th , 2024. She was 38 weeks of gestation, at 3.7kg and 50cm. Your Mum and Dad will love you and think about you always Your little life has had a huge impact ...

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 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,...