Obituaries

On December 22, 2024, peacefully in Christchurch, aged 94 years, leaving behind a loving family and cherished memories. Beloved husband of the late Margaret, much loved Dad and father-in-law of Jeremy and Roxanne, Diana and Bruce, Roger and Robyn, an...

On September 13, 2024, peacefully at Holmwood Rangiora Lifecare, aged 83 years. Beloved husband of the late Alison, loved brother and brother-in-law of Roy and Averil, Maureen and the late Bruce, Selwyn (deceased) and Margaret, and Ivan and Pauline, ...

(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, ...

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...

On Saturday, September 14, 2024, aged 89 years, at home in Dubai, after a long and adventurous life, Ted peacefully passed away. Ted was surrounded by family and comforted at his bedside by the hand of Irene Gorman, his beloved wife of 62 years. A Wa...

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”...

On September 13, 2024, passed away peacefully after a long battle with his health, in his 73rd year. Dearly loved elder son of the late Lily and Bob, much loved brother and brother-in-law of Yvonne and Tony McBride, Geoff and Cath, Barbara and Graeme...

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...

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...

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, ...

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....

On Saturday, December 28, peacefully at Darfield Hospital, aged 88 years. Special and dearest husband of Helen, dearly loved and cherished Dad and father-in-law of Trudy and Jeffrey, Gretchen and Dean, loved Grandy of Fergus, Caitlin, Ella, Mason, an...

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...

Sea Cadet, Merchant Navy age 14, enlisted in UK Royal Engineers aged 16, where he completed a carpentry/joinery apprenticeship. Made a Field Engineer Corporal (1951) and Tank operator (1952) then did post war bomb disposal until 1954, after the birth...

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 ...

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...

On September 18, 2024, aged 91 years, passed away peacefully at Lady Wigram Retirement Village, with family at her side. Loved mother and mother-in-law of Janice and Steve, Donna and Merv,Tracey and Wayne, loved Nana of Nikki, Matthew, Shaun, Gina, a...

On Monday, September 16, 2024, peacefully at Christchurch Hospital, aged 92 years. Much loved Dad of Sarai, father to Timothy (deceased), Megan, and Kieran, good friend and former husband of Janice, loved brother, son, and friend to many. Will be gre...

On December 27, 2024, surrounded by family. Devoted husband and best friend of Jillian. Loved son of the late Earl and Doris Gibson, and son-in-law of the late Colin and Theresa Foster. A much loved brother, brother-in-law, uncle, and cousin to the G...

On Tuesday, December 31, 2024, passed away peacefully in Christchurch, aged 84 years. Dearly loved wife of Ian for 65 years - a long happy marriage with many adventures. Loving mother and mother-in-law of David, Mike and Rosamund. Adored Grandma of D...