Obituaries
Brian Thomas LUCY
17/07/2026
On Friday, July 17, 2026, passed away peacefully in Christchurch Hospital, in his 85th year. Dearly loved husband of Elizabeth for 62 years. Much loved father and father-in-law of Richard and Linda, Chris and Chaise, and Philip and Denise. Cherished ...
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 ...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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 ...
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, ...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Donald ‘Don’ Peter HAMILTON
01/10/2025
Passed away peacefully, on October 1, 2025, at Banbury Park, aged 95 years. Dearly loved husband of Jeanette, dedicated father of Deane, Tracey, Glenn, and Reid, and father-in-law of Kevin, Amy, Claire, and Erika. Cherished grandfather of Logan, Jeff...
Robert (Rob) Lindon PERRIAM
15/04/2025
On April 15, 2025, peacefully at Cashmere View Rest Home, aged 79 years. Dearly loved husband of Kerry, much loved Dad and father-in-law of Sally and Les Marsden, Corinna (George) and Aaron Cartwright, much loved 'Poppie' of Hannah, and Tomas Marsd...
Barbara Anne WARREN
29/09/2025
It is with a heavy heart that we said goodbye to Mum on September 29, 2025, after a short illness at WesleyCare, in her 90th year. Loved wife of Colin Warren (deceased), dearly loved Mum and mother-in-law of Yvette and Jeff, Mel and David, Bernice ...














