Obituaries
Lynette Denese BROWN
22/12/2025
Passed away peacefully, with her three children by her side, on Monday, December 22, 2025, aged 78 years.
Loving wife of the late Murray (Mog), dearly loved and adored Mum and mother-in-law of Warren and Nic, Tony and Leigh, and Kerry and Boyd. De...
Murray William John BOON
19/01/2026
On January 19, 2026, passed away peacefully at Banbury Park, aged 94 years. Dearly loved husband of the late Shirley, loved father and father-in-law of Rodney and Cheryl, Angela and Mark, Philip and Raelene, treasured Grandad of Craig and Mikala, and...
Craig Andrew MADSEN
21/01/2026
On Wednesday, January 21, 2026, passed away in Christchurch, with family by his side. Dearly loved husband of Lisa for 39 years. Cherished father of Sophie, Campbell, and the late Tarn. Many thanks to the staff of Nurse Maude Hospice for their compas...
Rosemary Patricia Helen INGRAM
24/01/2026
On Saturday, January 24, 2026, peacefully, after a courageous battle, aged 75 years. Loved friend and companion of Steve Cudby, loved and adored mother and mother-in-law of Ella, Andrew and Vicki, and the late Zane Dean, cherished Nana of Zac, Max, L...
Carla Siobhan MEURK
04/12/2025
On December 4, 2025, Carla sadly passed away at Princess Alexandra Hospital, Brisbane, after a courageous battle with cancer and 44 years lived to the full. Beloved daughter of Colin and Marivee; sister of Krystyne, Tom and Collette; cousin to Meurkâ...
John Lyndsay DOWN
22/01/2026
Aged 94 years. On Thursday, January 22, 2026, John passed away peacefully at Christchurch Hospital with his daughter by his side. Beloved husband of the late Maureen, loved partner and companion of Patsy, and the late Helen. Dearly loved father and f...
Joyce Ilene HUGHES
22/01/2026
On Thursday, January 22, 2026, peacefully, at Ngaio Marsh Rest Home, aged 90 years. Beloved wife of the late Alan, much loved Mum and mother-in-law of Graham and Kim, and Sandra, much loved Nana and Great-Nana of Benjamin, Malcolm, Jessica, Robert, a...
Brian Norman Anthony Howie BROWN
22/01/2026
Very peacefully passed away on Thursday, January 22, 2026, aged 81 years. Cherished husband and soulmate of Robyn. Much loved father and father-in-law of Richard, Simon and Esther, Juliet and Stephen, Kate and Denis, Joseph and Megan. Adored grandfat...
Murray “Muzz†James LEMON
12/01/2026
Peacefully on January 12, 2026, aged 79 years. Much loved husband of Claire, loved son of the late of Alan and Rose Lemon, stepson of the late Irene. Dearly loved brother and brother-in-law of Jaine and Angus, David (deceased), Jeff and Ann, Peter (N...
Oliver “Oli†John NEWBEGIN
21/01/2026
On January 21, 2026, aged 89 years. Darling husband of Vicki, former husband and dear friend of Sue, loved and respected brother-in-law, much loved uncle, and a great friend and mentor to many.
A visionary entrepreneur who brought ideas to life: c...
Wayne MARTIN
22/01/2026
Died on January 23, 2026, after a long illness, surrounded by family and friends, aged 70 years. Loved husband of Charlene, father and father-in-law of Rob and Jasmine; Alice and Richard, Granddad of Horace and Hyacinth, brother of Denise, Dave, Gary...
William Douglas ALLISON
19/01/2026
Died at home, on January 19, 2026, aged 83 years. Loved husband and best friend of Jeanette, loved father and father-in-law of Belinda and Scott Willis, Mark and Caroline, Grandad Bill of Sophie, and Ben; Thomas, and Charlotte. Messages may be addres...
Sidney Boyd ASHTON
26/12/2025
(ONZM) 4.8.1936 - 26.12.2025.  Died peacefully at Holly Lea. Dearly loved husband of Jane, loved father and father-in-law of Jo Ashton-Martyn and Hugh Martyn, Kate and Richard Bell, Sue Ashton, and Elizabeth Ashton. Proud grandfather of Henry and ...
Rosemary ‘Rosie’ Jane ASKEW
31/12/2025
Passed away peacefully at home, on December 31, 2025, aged 66 years. Dearly loved Mum of Ben and James.
Forever in our hearts
Messages may be addressed to: The family of the late Rosemary Askew, c/- PO Box 39001, Christchurch 8545. In lieu of f...
Kevin George Frank STIRLING
16/01/2026
On January 16, 2026, at Greymouth Hospital, aged 88 years. Loved Dad and father-in-law of Mark and Sandra, Robyn and Henare, Richard, and Fraser and Kelly. Devoted Grandad of Ashley, Holly; Teresa, Daniel, Jesse; Leezha; Nathan, Hannah, Malachi, and ...
Audrey CADDICK
25/12/2025
Passed away peacefully on Christmas Day, 2025, at Christchurch Hospital, aged 85 years.   A funeral service to celebrate Audrey’s life will be held at St Gregory’s Catholic Church, 26 Cotswold Avenue, Bishopdale, on Thursday, January 22, at 11...
Fay Lorraine LAUGHTON
17/01/2026
On Saturday, January 17, 2026, peacefully, aged 86 years. Loved wife of the late Barry, much loved mother and mother-in-law of Greg and Pannea, Mike and Ayami, and the late Phill, adored Grammie of Hannah, Jake, and Baylie; Elena, Dallas, and Sage. H...
Mark Burley Paterson HOUSTON
24/11/2025
Passed away peacefully in his sleep, at Diana Isaac Retirement Village, on November 24, 2025, aged 89 years. Dearly loved husband and best friend of the late Phyllis for 64 years, loved and cherished father and father-in-law of Geoff and Christine, N...
Noeline ELLIS
13/01/2026
On Tuesday, January 13, 2026, peacefully, surrounded by family, aged 92 years. Beloved wife of the late Ralph, loved Mum and mother-in-law of Coral, Kevin and Robbie, Lisa and Nick. Dearly loved Nana of Brookie, and Josh. Loved by all that knew her. ...
Hildegard Margarete Regine GRANT
15/01/2026
Passed away peacefully at Christchurch Hospital, on January 15, 2026, in her 80th year. Beloved wife and best friend of Allan, cherished mother of Martyn, Anne, and Brent, treasured mother-in-law, grandmother, and great-grandmother. Loved sister of J...



















