Obituaries
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 ...
Graham ANDREASSEND
22/04/2026
On April 22, 2026, passed away peacefully with his daughters by his side, at Bellevue Care Centre, aged 88 years. Dearly loved husband of the late Fay, much loved father and father-in-law of Karen and Graeme, Trudy and the late Gordon, loved Granddad...
Linton Charrington GARDINER
15/04/2025
(Waiau) - Linton died unexpectedly, on Tuesday, April 15, 2025, aged 73 years. Dearly loved fiancé of Kathy (U.S.A), loved brother and brother-in-law of Susan and Lindsay, Jonathan and Sarah. Cherished uncle of Rebekah and David, Hannah and Thomas, ...
Elizabeth ‘Anne’ Anne HERRICK
30/09/2025
Died peacefully on Tuesday, September 30, 2025, aged 78 years. Much loved wife of Keith, dearly loved Mum and mother-in-law of Barry and Ann, Adele and Craig, and Kerri and Scott, a much loved Nana H of Olliver, and Josh; Kieran, and Blair; and Jayde...
Margaret Elizabeth COUSINS
22/04/2026
On April 22, 2026, passed away peacefully at Ngaio Marsh, with family by her side, aged 86 years. Loved wife to the late Merv. Loving mother and mother-in-law of David and Sharon, Diane and Alan Fleming, loving Nana of Mark and Ayaka, Amy and Shannon...
James Michael ROBERTS
10/07/2025
17.7.1949 - 10.7.2025 Peacefully, at Oceania Palm Grove Residential Care Home, after a life of challenging health issues. Dearly loved son of the late Pearl and Walter, loved brother of Bill and Jan (Riversdale Beach), and respected “Uncle Jimmy”...
Wendy Barbara NICHOLSON
22/07/2026
Wendy passed away peacefully on July 22, 2026, following a long illness. Cherished wife of Clive, dearly loved mother and mother-in-law of Amy and Jake, David and Kate, Grace and Jason, special Nan-nan to Ella, and Tom; loved Nanny to James, and Madd...
Colleen Gladys MARTIN
18/04/2025
On Friday, April 18, 2025, passed away peacefully in Christchurch, in her 96th year. Dearly loved wife of the late John. Treasured mother and mother-in-law of Carolyn, Michael and Karen, Alison, Lorraine and Tony, and Richard. Loved grandmother and g...
Jennifer “Jennie” Ann MILLAR
28/01/2026
Peacefully, on December 28, 2025, at Ellesmere Hospital, aged 68 years. Dearly loved wife of Athol, cherished mother and mother-in-law of Craig and Chrystal, a devoted Grandma of Layton, and Aaro, and a loved sister of Juleen “Julie”.
She wi...
Yvonne PATERSON
14/04/2026
On Tuesday, April 14, 2026, at Elmswood Village, aged 87 years. Loved daughter of Allan and Nellie Wyke, sister to Keith, Brynley and Ngaire, loved Aunty to Jane, Simon, Andrew, Christopher, Bridget, John, Phillipa, Beverley, Gillian, Paul, and Miche...
Irene Day BALLANTYNE
25/07/2026
In loving memory of Day Ballantyne, who passed away on July 25, 2026, in her 100th year. A dearly loved mother, mother-in-law, grandmother, and great-grandmother who will be missed by all. Messages may be addressed to: The family of the late Day Ball...
Dorothy “Fay” Fay HOSKIN
26/09/2025
Passed peacefully at Christchurch Hospital with family beside her, on Friday, September 26, 2025, aged 98 years. Dearly loved daughter of the late Leonard and May Blakemore, loved sister of the late June and Nola, dearly loved wife of the late Owen, ...
Shane Richard ALLEN
07/01/2026
On January 7, 2026, after a brave fight, passed peacefully, surrounded by loved ones.
Remembered with love
Messages may be addressed to: The family of the late Shane Allen, c/- PO Box 39001, Christchurch 8545....
Campbell Frederick WAKELIN
31/10/1934 - 18/04/2026
Born in Ōtaki on 31 October 1934, Campbell was the son of Leon and Freda. Beloved husband of the late Carole Wakelin for 67 years. They were a pair, inseparable throughout their lives, a true love story. Only a few months since her passing, they ar...
Lorraine Mary WATERS
21/07/2026
On July 22, 2026, peacefully at Bainswood on Victoria, Rangiora, surrounded by her loving family. Dearly loved wife and best friend of the late Albie, much loved mother and mother-in-law of Alan and Bronwyn, Joanne and Geoff, and Susie and Phil. Love...
Barbara Ross SIMMONDS
11/07/2025 - 25/07/2025
On July 11, 2025, peacefully at Christchurch Hospital, aged 96 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Alwyne, much loved mother and mother-in-law of Andrew and Rosemary, Peter, Grant and Rosemary, Alistair and Jane, loved Gran of Jake, and Alexandra. S...
Joyce Eileen McPHERSON
30/09/2025
Passed away peacefully, on September 30, 2025, aged 100 years. Beloved wife of the late Graham, loved mother and mother-in-law of Margaret (deceased) and Michael Matthews, Glenda and Bevis Thomson (deceased), Christine and David Marks, loved Gran of ...
Colin Douglas SHERRATT
06/01/2026
On Tuesday, January 6, 2026, peacefully at Christchurch Hospital, aged 93 years. Beloved husband of the late Nola, and loved father and father-in-law of Russell (deceased), Jan and Chris (deceased), and Karyn. Much loved grandfather of Emma, Nichol...

















