Obituaries

On April 18, 2026, passed away peacefully at Waikari Hospital, aged 66 years. Dearly loved husband of Isobel (Bo), loved stepfather of Holly, Joelyan, and the late Ayla, loved Mick to Sapphire, and Jordan, loved brother and brother-in-law of Bill and...

On Tuesday, July 28, 2026, peacefully at Nurse Maude Hospice, aged 76 years. Dearly loved wife of Maurice, loved mother of Michelle (deceased), and Jeff, and a loved Nana to all her grandchildren. A special thanks to the staff of the Oncology Departm...

On Tuesday, April 21, 2026, passed peacefully after a courageous battle, aged 72 years. Much loved husband of Heather, loved father and father-in-law of Tim, Annita and Bradley (Australia). Messages may be addressed to: The family of the late Derek B...

Our beautiful and loving Matriarch passed away on Thursday, July 30, 2026, aged 97 years. Soulmate and adored wife of the late Noel. Cherished mother and mother-in-law of Katrina and Mark, Mark and Ainsley, and the late Murray. Treasured Nana of Ashl...

On October 4, 2025, passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by his family, aged 70 years. Dearly loved husband of Karen, much loved father and father-in-law of Diane, and Shane and Tracy, adored Grandad of Sebastian, Emma and Jordy, Olivia, Luke, ...

On Monday, July 14, 2025, peacefully, with the family nearby, aged 99 years. Now re-united with her much loved husband, the late Herbert. Loved mother and mother-in-law of Helen, Janet and Peter, Bill and Helen, Lynnette and Malcolm, and Fiona, loved...

On Saturday, January 10, 2026, peacefully at Lady Wigram Retirement Village, aged 95 years. Innovative and forward thinking engineer at Rolls Royce and NZAEI, Lincoln. Dearly loved husband of Marion for 67 years. Father and father-in-law of David, Pe...

On July 26, 2026, passed away unexpectedly due to a medical event, whilst on holiday in Australia, aged 75 years. He was doing what he loved - playing golf with his sons. Adored husband, soulmate, and best friend of Lorraine. Dearly loved by his two ...

Passed peacefully at home, after an 11-year battle, surrounded by his four children, aged 71 years. Dearly loved father and father-in-law of Lee and Daniela, Brooke and Blair, Jordan and Jaryd, Alex and Liv, adored Grandad of Ryker, Lockie, Kayson, A...

On July 12, 2025, peacefully at Ashley Suites, The Russley Village, in his 85th year. Dearly loved and cherished husband of Barbara for 59 years, loved Dad and father-in-law of Steph and Onno, Karyn and Dean, and loved Grandad of Tom and Bex, Nic and...

On Monday, October 6, 2025, peacefully, aged 87 years. Loved wife of the late Ernie, loved Mum of Grant and Jenna, Mark, and Cheriene, adored Nana, and Great-Nana of Regan and Sarah, Steph and Kenny, Charissa and Tom, Jason, Sarah, Nikau, Wren, and M...

On Monday, July 27, 2026, peacefully in Christchurch, aged 86 years. Beloved wife of Gary for 64 years, loved mother and mother-in-law of Peter, and David and Heather, cherished Nana of Matthew, James, and Samantha. Special thanks to the staff of Bup...

(Formerly of Rosewood Stud, Annat) On Thursday, October 2, 2025, peacefully, aged 87 years. Loved husband of Angela for  64 years, loved Dad, and father-in-law, of Kirsty and Wayne, Richard and Jane, Joanna and Tom, Mark and Justine. Loved Grandad o...

On October 6, 2025, passed away peacefully at Cashmere View Care Home, aged 74 years. Dearly beloved husband of Tilaga, loved brother and brother-in-law of Kerry and Norma, a loved uncle of his nieces and nephew-in-law, loved by all his relatives in ...

On Wednesday, July 29, 2026, passed away peacefully at Lady Wigram, aged 96 years.  Dearly loved wife of the late Malcolm, much loved mother and mother-in-law of Andrea and Tony Norton, treasured Nana of Bex and the late Melissa, loved Great-Nana of...

On October 3, 2025, passed away peacefully at home, aged 91 years. Dearly loved wife of Phil for 68 years, much loved mother and mother-in-law of Geoff and Jo, Sue and John Clark, treasured Nan of Andy and Dara, Tim and Caitlin, Mike and Jessy; Nicky...

On Wednesday, April 16, 2025, peacefully at Ashford Retirement Village, aged 96 years. Beloved companion of the late Wally, loving mother and grandmother of Sandra, Christopher, Sarah, and Kathryn, treasured friend of Helen, and Walter, dearly loved ...

On Sunday, October 5, 2025, passed away peacefully at Russley Village, in his 95th year. Devoted husband of the late Lynley, dearly loved father of Jeremy, Sara, and Nicholas. Loved father-in-law of Jackie, and Charles. Cherished Pop of William, Henr...

On April 16, 2025, Shona passed away peacefully in her own home, in the loving care of family, in her 90th year. Dearly loved wife of the late Ross, loved and cherished mother and mother-in-law of Fiona, Malcolm (deceased), Jo, Kirsty, Russell and Pa...

Passed away at Christchurch Hospital, on October 4, 2025, aged 81 years. Loved husband of Heather, much loved and cherished father, stepfather, grandfather, and extended family member. Messages may be addressed to: The family of the late Roy Reeves c...