Obituaries
Joan Elizabeth PORTEOUS
17/01/2026
Peacefully on January 17, 2026, aged 85 years. Beloved wife of the late Bryon, much loved Mum and mother-in-law of Andrew and Christine, Tim and Carol, Anne and Graeme, loved Gran of Angus, Logan, Miguel, Nico, and Ben. Heartfelt thanks to Vesta, and...
Gilbert Howard WELLS
18/01/2026
On January 18, 2026, passed unexpectedly at home following a short illness, aged 68 years. A great man who will be sadly missed by all. A private family service has been held.
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Shane Peter WILLIAMS
06/01/2025
On Monday, January 6, 2025, aged 54 years. Much loved son of Marilyn and partner Peter, and the late Peter Williams, father of Nicole and Grandad to Rylee, loved brother of Mark, and Angela. Messages may be addressed to: The family of the late Shane ...
Allan Clive McDONALD
20/01/2026
On Tuesday, January 20, 2026, passed away peacefully in Christchurch, aged 80 years. Dearly loved brother and brother-in-law of Warren and Dawn, Julia, and Glenise and Gary. Much loved uncle of Deborah, Jason, Paula, Kim, and Alexander. Many thanks t...
Ruth Hilda BUTTLE
19/12/2024
Passed away on Thursday, December 19, 2024, peacefully at Arvida Mayfair, in her 93rd year. Dearly loved wife of the late Charlie Buttle, dearly loved mother and mother-in-law of Maureen and Frank McCann, Charlie and Sue, the late John, and Angela, a...
Raymond ‘Ray’ Ernest CRUNDWELL
19/07/2025
On July 19, 2025, passed away peacefully at Parklands Hospital, aged 95 years. Dearly loved son of the late Ted and Lil, loved brother of Elaine, special uncle of Michael and Kerry, and Richard and Anne, great-uncle of Sophie, and Katie; Madeline, an...
Richard “Richie” Edward RUSSELL
Passed away as a result of illness, on October 10, 2025, surrounded by his loving family and friends at Ellesmere Hospital, aged 45 years. Loved husband of Michaela, and devoted father to Aria, Lochlan, and Xavier. Cherished son of Robert and Margare...
Katrina Noelle WELLS
30/04/2025
Passed away suddenly at Mayfair Retirement Village, on April 30, 2025, aged 75 years. Dearly loved Mum of Amanda, and Melissa, mother-in-law of Sam, and Shayne, sister of Andrea, sister-in-law of Ian, and greatly missed by Kevin. Messages may be addr...
Aaron Gordon CHURCH
20/01/2026
Passed away suddenly and unexpectedly at home on January 20, 2026, aged 57 years. Much loved son of the late Gordon and Elizabeth,
loved brother and brother-in-law of Craig and Sue, Campbell and Amanda, Nathan and Dimity, and Lyall. Loved uncle of J...
Ngaire Joan HAMILTON
01/05/2026
Passed away at Ellesmere Hospital, on May 1, 2026, aged 96 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Lindsay, loved mother and mother-in-law of Stuart and Lynda, Jeff and Di, Peter and Jacqui, Bruce and Mandy, adored Grandma and great-grandmother. Many th...
Valentine “Val” Henderson SMITH
10/01/2025
On January 10, 2025, peacefully at Alpine View Care Centre, aged 94 years. Loved husband for 70 years of Jean, much loved father and father-in-law of the late Heather and Paul Forrester, Barbara and the late Barney, and Ross and Michelle. A dearly lo...
Brian Errol SMITH MPS
27/04/2025
On Sunday, April 27, 2025, passed away peacefully at Holly Lea Care Centre, Christchurch. Dearly loved best friend and husband of Denise for 61 years. Loved and treasured father and father-in-law of Nicky and Richard, and Jeremy and Juliet. Cherished...
Audrey Doreen READ
13/01/2025
On January 13, 2025, peacefully at Burlington Care Centre, in her 96th year. Loved wife of the late Jim Laing, and the late Steve Read, and a loving partner of the late Jim Morrow. Dearly loved Mum and mother-in-law of Dennis and Judy, Bruce (decease...
Glennis Marion RADFORD
28/04/2025
04.06.1945 - 28.04.2025. Died suddenly, on April 28, 2025, in her 80th year. Dearly loved wife of the late Jack, mother of Penny-Anne, Blair, and Scott, and loved grandmother to her grandchildren. Treasured sister and sister-in-law of Heather Dockery...
John Michael MARTIN
10/01/2025
Passed away peacefully, at Holmwood Rest Home in Rangiora, on January 10, 2025, aged 82 years. Loved brother of Muriel (deceased), Laurie (deceased), Tom (deceased) and Carol, Cath, Jim and Chris, treasured uncle of all his nieces and nephews. Heartf...
Oliver (Kelvyn) Kelvyn BRINGANS
23/04/2025
On Wednesday, April 23, Kelvyn passed away peacefully at Christchurch Hospital, surrounded by his loved ones, aged 71 years. Kelvyn was a gentle, warm, much loved and respected son of the late Oliver and Una Bringans, brother and brother-in-law of Ra...
Fay Gloria LOWE
04/05/2026
On May 4, 2026, passed away peacefully at Charles Upham Retirement Village, aged 96 years. Devoted and cherished wife and soulmate of the late Eric. Dearly loved mother and mother-in-law of Craig, Sharee and Richard. Respected and treasured Grandma a...
Joan CLIFFE
27/01/2026
On Tuesday, January 27, 2026, with her family by her side. Dearly loved wife of John (deceased), loved mother and mother-in- law of Andrew and Sharon, Karen and Andrew Hobbs, and treasured Nana of Jessica, Hayley, Samantha, and Isaac. Sister of the l...
Daniel Kevin TUTTY
19/01/2025
TUTTY, Daniel Kevin: On January 19, 2025, peacefully and surrounded by love at Brackenridge Estate. Precious son of Sandy and the late Kevin, much loved brother, brother-in-law, and uncle, of Katrina and David, and Mia; Nathan and Chin, and Mikaylah,...
Barry Robert FURNESS
23/04/2025
On Wednesday, April 23, 2025, passed away in the care of his daughters and son-in-law, aged 83 years. Loved and devoted husband of the late Judy, loved father and father-in-law of Donna, and Sonia and Grant. Messages may be addressed to: The family o...
















