Obituaries

Rebecca ‘Becs’ Jean KERRY

Passed away far too soon, aged 49 years.  Much loved grand-daughter of Jim (“her Jamie”) and Clarrie (both deceased), and of Ted and Thelma (both deceased), daughter of Valerie (deceased) and Keith, and step-daughter of Bev, cherished sister and...
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Peter Malcolm EDMONDS

08/10/2025
On Wednesday, October 8, 2025, passed away peacefully in Christchurch, aged 85 years. Dearly loved friend to many. Messages may be addressed to: The friends of the late Peter Edmonds, c/- Box 39001, Christchurch, 8545. In lieu of flowers, donations t...
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Jennifer ‘Jenny’ Anne LAIRD

16/10/2025
Passed away peacefully at Nurse Maude Hospice, on October 16, 2025, aged 79 years. Loved and cherished Mum of Suzanne and partner William, and Stephen, loved and treasured Nana of Jake. Special sister of Margaret and the late Mervyn Cousins, aunty of...
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Donald Halliday LAMONT

12/10/2025
On October 12, 2025, after a short illness, aged 85 years. Loved husband of Sandra, loved father and father-in-law of Hamish, Rob and Tracey, Andrew and Natasha, Grandad of Sam, Josh, Charlotte, Olivia, and Harriet, loved brother and brother-in-law o...
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Carolyn Jane SIMPSON

15/10/2025
On Wednesday, October 15, 2025, passed away at home, surrounded by loved ones, aged 63 years. Darling loved wife of Victor, very special Mum of Cullen, and Dylan, daughter of the late Val and Bruce Woodham, loved sister, and sister-in-law of Jude and...
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William Paul STUDHOLME (ONZM)

13/10/2025
On Monday, October 13, 2025, in his 85th year, at Burwood Hospital, surrounded by family. Dearly beloved husband of Jan. Adored father and father-in-law of Tom and Felicity, Susie and Andrew, Kate and Colin, and Lizzie and Monty. Much loved grandfath...
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David Alan WEAR

08/10/2025
Passed away peacefully with family beside him, on Wednesday, October 8, 2025, aged 66 years. A dearly loved Dad, Granddad, brother, uncle, friend, and colleague. Messages may be addressed to: The family of the late David Wear, c/- PO Box 39001, Chris...
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Christopher “Chris” Philip PLATT

08/10/2025
Peacefully, on October 8, 2025, with his loving family, aged 68 years. Dearly loved partner of Irene Hayward, loved stepfather of Amy, and Niven, loved Grandad of Maisie, and Lily. Much loved brother, brother-in-law, uncle, and friend to many. I...
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Richard William BROAD

11/10/2025
Passed away on October 11, 2025, aged 78 years. Dearly loved husband of the late Barb Jackson, loved father of Ben, and Sophie, loved Grandad Richard of Jonathan, and Thomas; Evelyn, and Ryan. Messages may be addressed to: The family of the late Rich...
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Dominic Robert Raphael HASSAN

13/10/2025
On October 13, 2025, passed away peacefully at Nurse Maude Hospice, aged 62 years. Dearly loved husband of Joanne, much loved father of Ana, Christian, and Sian. Loved son of the late Lawrie and Gloria, loved-son-in law of Peter and Olga Cornwall, l...
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Kayla Louise STOKES

10/10/2025
STOKES, Kayla Louise: Unexpectedly, on October 10, 2025, aged 29 years. Unconditionally loved mother of Axel, Karsha, and Felix, adored and devoted daughter of Karl and Tracy, loved sister of Selena, and Brodie, loved and cherished partner of Matt Al...
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Jeffrey ‘Jeff’ James HYSLOP

24/09/2025
On Wednesday, September 24, 2025, unexpectedly, in Western Australia, aged 37 years. Adored partner and best mate of Claudia, loved Dad of Myles, dearly loved son of Brian and the late Dot, loved and respected brother of Richie, and Glen, loved uncle...
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Robert “Bob” SUTHERLAND

10/10/2025
Passed away at Christchurch Hospital on Friday, October 10, 2025, aged 74 years. Much loved husband of Maxine, dearly loved Dad and father-in-law of Andrew and Bridie, Alicia and Nick, and Kerri and Ray, Granddad Bob of Charlie and Lucas, Mikayla and...
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Keith SHAW

11/10/2025
Passed away peacefully on October 11, 2025, aged 90 years. Dearly loved husband and best friend of Denise for 57 years, father and father-in-law of Catherine and Donald Bartlett, Jill and Wal Perriam, Janette and Steve Twaddell, loved Keithy to Bree ...
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Mavis Elizabeth LANCASTER

06/10/2025
On October 6, 2025, peacefully at Anthony Wilding Retirement Village, in her 100th year. Dearly loved wife of the late Gilfred, much loved mother and mother-in-law of Valmai and Geoff Hantz, Neville and Marie, Joy and the late Ross Foster, loved Nana...
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Charles Leslie PICKWORTH

11/10/2025
Passed away peacefully, on Saturday, October 11, 2025, at Addington Gardens Care Centre, aged 72 years. Loved husband of Gaynor (deceased), loved father of Nicola (Melbourne), Nathan (Christchurch), and the late Vanessa, and Grandpa of Billie. A dear...
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Judith “Judy” Rosina PETHIG

10/10/2025
Passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Friday, October 10, 2025, aged 86 years. Much loved wife of the late Ian, dearly loved Mum and mother-in-law of Debbie and Michael, Angela, and the late Lynda, Grandma of Rilee, and Kasey, sister of John...
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June Zita RADFORD

08/10/2025
Peacefully at Christchurch Hospital, on Wednesday October 8, 2025, aged 79 years. Beloved wife of Neil, mother of Kerry, and Des, mother-in-law of Cheryl, grandmother of Caleb, and Mitchell, and sister of Peter (deceased), and George, and sister-in-l...
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Jo-anne Kerry GEORGE

05/10/2025
On October 5, 2025, peacefully at Nurse Maude Hospice, aged 56 years.  Loved wife of Tony, devoted daughter of the late John and Denise George, loved sister of Ellen, Kieran, Michael, Paul, and Stephanie, and treasured by her extended family and fri...
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Ross Graham SHIVAS

07/10/2025
On Tuesday, October 7, 2025, peacefully, at Christchurch Hospital, aged 72 years. Loved husband, and best friend of Julie, loved Dad, stepdad, and father-in-law of Jeremy and Felicity, Kim, Stacey, and Matthew, adored Grandad, and Great-Grandad of Za...
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