Obituaries

On May 3, 2026, at Christchurch Hospital, surrounded by his loving family, aged 86 years. Much loved husband of Rose, loved Dad of Christine and Graham, Brent and Tina, and Debra, proud Poppa Bob to his grandchildren and great-grandchildren, and a gr...

On Tuesday, April 28, 2026, passed away peacefully in Christchurch, surrounded by family. Dearly loved wife of the late Ross for 70 years. Cherished mother and mother-in-law of Lynsay and John, Hugh and Diana, and John. Beloved grandmother and great-...

After a powerful battle with cancer, we lost our beloved Kat on Friday, May 1, 2026, 22 days short of her 47th birthday. Loved and adored mother of Jessica and partner James, and Connor, treasured daughter of Noel and Joy, loved sister and sister-in-...

Sadly, passed away on Saturday, April 25, 2026, at Charles Upham Retirement Village, aged 90 years. Loved husband of the late Jacqui, loved and treasured father, father-in-law, grandfather, and soon to be great-grandfather. A great friend of many. A ...

Master Mariner. On Tuesday, April 28, 2026, passed away peacefully in Christchurch, surrounded by loving family. Dearly loved husband of Pearl for 61 years. Treasured father and father-in-law of Brett and Young Jo, Moana and Bizzy, and Richard. Treas...

On May 1, 2026, passed away peacefully at Christchurch Hospital, with family by her side, aged 70 years. Dearly loved wife of Siong Sah John WONG, much loved mother and mother-in-law of Alex and Caroline, Evelyn and Brendan, Vivian and Arthur, treasu...

Passed away peacefully and with dignity, on Saturday, May 2, 2026, at Summerset Cavendish Care Centre, having recently celebrated her 90th birthday. Returned to the arms of her beloved late husband Bill. Much loved Mum and mother-in-law of Grant and ...

On Sunday, April 26, 2026, aged 86 years. Loved wife of the late Lex, loved Mum and mother-in-law of Paul and Julie, and Helen, loved Nana of James and Hilde, Thomas and Eilish, and Mitchell. Sister and sister-law of Beatrice Mooney (deceased), Olive...

With great sadness, Lesley passed away on Sunday, April 26, 2026, in her 89th year. Dearly loved wife of the late Richard (Dick) Corkin, and loved fiancée to the late Geoff Tuer. Much loved Mum and mother-in-law of Malcolm and Trish, Neville and Bil...

Passed away suddenly on Friday, April 24, 2026, doing what he loved, after a brave battle with cancer, aged 64 years. Dearly loved husband of Judy and very proud Dad of his boys Mitchell, and Camren, and friend of Jess. Loved son and stepson of Robin...

(VRD Retired Commander RNZNVR), (ex NZ Railways) On April 15, 2026, passed away peacefully in Rangiora, in his 99th year. Dearly loved husband of the late Joan, and the late Tricia, loved father and father-in-law of Ruth and John Thompson, Claire Poy...

Passed away suddenly on Friday, April 24, 2026, in her 91st year. Dearly loved wife of the late Stan, much loved Mum of Warren, and Dorne, and a wonderful Nanny, Great-Nanny, sister, sister-in-law, mother-in-law, aunt, and a friend to many. Messages ...

(Formerly of Ravensbourne) Passed away peacefully in Christchurch, on Thursday, April 16, 2026, aged 75 years. Much loved husband of Suzanne, father and father-in-law of James and Ashleigh, Gregory (deceased), and Caitlin and Michael, and proud Grand...

On April 21, 2026, peacefully at Christchurch Hospital, aged 91 years. Dearly loved husband of Anne for 60 years, much loved father of Timothy, and Andrew, a loved uncle of his nieces and nephews. The family thanks the doctors and nurses of Ward 19, ...

Died suddenly at home, on Friday, April 24, 2026, in her 64th year. Loved wife of Paul, Mum and mother-in-law of Louise and Logan, and Vanessa and Ben, and special Nana of Olivia, Lucas, and Luna, beloved daughter of Lester and Lois Roberts, daughter...

On Sunday, April 26, 2026, passed away peacefully in Christchurch, surrounded by family. Cherished father and father-in-law of Edward and Janet, Andrea and Mark, and Kevin and Maxine. Beloved grandfather and great-grandfather of Kimberley, Jordan, Je...

On April 20, 2026, passed away after a short illness, surrounded by family, aged 74 years. Loving long term partner of Nancy, dearly loved father and father-in-law of Tess and Perry, stepfather of Glen and Courtney, Lisa, Craig and Ava, loved Grandad...

We are incredibly sad to share that our lovely mother, Noeline George (née Tippen), peacefully passed away on Thursday, April 23, 2026, surrounded by loved ones, and the dedicated care of the incredible team at Bethesda Care Home. She will be dearly...

Passed away on Wednesday, April 22, 2026, aged 84. Dearly loved husband of Elizabeth, father and father-in-law of Lewis (Christchurch), Martyn and Claudia (Canada), Julian and Junko (Japan), Daniel (Wellington), Rebecca and Nils (Christchurch), grand...

On April 22, 2026, passed away peacefully, aged 95 years. Loved husband of Jenny for 65 years, much loved father and father-in-law of Tony and Carmel, Sheryll and Thomas, Greg and Kirsten, and Michael, much loved Pop of Kate, Andrew, Natasha; Luke, E...