Obituaries

Trevor “T” Thomas MAW

06/04/2025
Passed away at Ellesmere Hospital, on April 6, 2025, aged 67 years. Loved son of Keith and Mollie Maw (both deceased), and loved brother and brother-in-law of Raymond and Margaret, Bruce (deceased) and Linda, Pauline and Lance (both deceased), Murray...
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Janette Marie CONNELLY

11/09/2024
Sadly taken from us on September 11, 2024, aged 82 years. Dearly loved wife and friend of the late Nelson, loved mother and mother-in-law of Alan and Sharon, and Nicholette and Phil, treasured Nana of Kylie, Courtney, Travis, and Baylan, Nan Nan of A...
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Ruth Elinor Mary MACDONALD

23/12/2024
Passed away peacefully at Parkstone Retirement Village on December 23, 2024, aged 105 years. Much loved wife of the late Alastair (Mac), and loved mother and mother-in-law of Paul (deceased) and Pauline, and Carolyn and Angus Tallentire. A loved gran...
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Cherie Joanne INCH

07/04/2025
On April 7, 2025, passed away peacefully at Christchurch Hospital, aged 39 years. Dearly loved daughter of the late Margaret and Harold Inch, cherished sister and sister-in-law of Nicki, Rodney and Rachael, Diana (deceased) and Luke, Sam, and Chanell...
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Shirley Marea Harland

05/07/2025
Beloved wife of Herb, and sister of Judith and the late Allan. Adored mother and mother-in-law of Christopher (deceased), Melanie and David, Jeremy, Louise and Steve, Juliet and Glen. Treasured, much loved and groovy Grandma of Jesse and Felix, Gabri...
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Noeline Mavis Anne RERITI

17/06/2024
On June 17, 2024, peacefully at Christchurch Hospital, aged 85 years. Much loved mother and mother-in-law of Kathleen and Paul Johnson, Maree and the late Willy McGregor, Heather, George and Rose, Michael, and Rana and Gene Broomhall, a treasured gra...
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Lindsay John McLEAN

11/04/2025
On Friday, April 11, 2025, at home, surroundedhttp://nzblood.co.nz by his family, aged 69 years. Loved partner and best mate of Carolyn for 38 years, loved Dad and father-in-law of Carl (deceased), Tim and Jardine, Krystal, and Ben, loved Grandad of ...
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Reverend Bruce Douglas CHILDS

17/07/1929 - 04/07/2025
(St John’s Anglican Church, Cheviot) OStJ. Born in Cheviot, July 17, 1929, passed away peacefully in Christchurch on Friday, July 4, 2025, in his 96th year. Dearly loved and cherished husband of the late Rosemary for 72 years. Dearly loved father...
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Kenneth “Ken” Ridgway HARPER

25/12/2024
On December 25, 2024, peacefully at Christchurch Hospital, aged 77 years. Beloved eldest son of the late Vivian and Coral, loved brother and brother-in-law of Barry and Avis (Christchurch), and David and Colleen (Auckland), loved Uncle of Andrea, and...
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Daphne Elizabeth PACHNATZ

05/07/2025
On July 5, 2025, passed away unexpectedly at home, aged 81 years. Dearly loved wife of David, much loved mother and mother-in-law of Graeme and Beatrix, John and Amour, and Hamish and Abbi, adored Nana of Tyson, Cody, Cassandra, Rory, Flavius, and L...
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Gregory ‘Greg’ Thomas NEWMAN

20/12/2024
On Friday, December 20, 2024, peacefully, at home, aged 60 years. Beloved husband of Lyndell for 31 years, loved Dad and father-in-law of Nikita and Tyler, and Korbyn, adored and adoring Pop of Austin, Dakota, and Ryker, loved brother, and best mate ...
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Noeline Phyllis MILLAR

01/07/2025
On July 1, 2025, peacefully at Christchurch Hospital, aged 79 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Evan, much loved mother and mother-in-law of Victoria and Chris McMillan, Liz and Grant Munro, loved and adored Gran of Anna, Kate, and Ella; Angus, an...
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Ann Elizabeth SIDEY

30/09/2025
Passed away at Christchurch Hospital, on Tuesday, September 30, 2025, aged 86 years. Dearly loved wife of John (JD) for 65 years, loved mother and mother-in-law of Graham and Christina, Jim, Jo and Richard, and Mick and Penny, and a dearly loved gran...
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Evelyn Norma ADCOCK

18/06/2024
On Tuesday, June 18, 2024, unexpectedly, as the result of a medical event, aged 70 years. Loving wife, mother, Nana, sister, and friend to many. Messages may be addressed to: The family of the late Evelyn Adcock, c/- PO Box 39001, Christchurch 8545. ...
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Myra Susan BATHGATE

13/09/2024
(formerly of Waimate) On Friday, September 13, 2024, in Christchurch, aged 94 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Trevor, cherished mother and mother-in-law of Susan and John, Diane and Lester, Jill and Bryn, proud Nana of Jess and Rosa, Brett, Aime...
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Allan Maxwell Edgar Nelson Chesham

17/06/2024
On Monday 17 June, passed away peacefully in Christchurch, surrounded by family, aged 82 years. Loved father of Caroline, Shane (deceased,) Ralph (deceased,) and Danny (deceased.) Cherished granddad of Kyle and Bekah. Special thanks to the staff at P...
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Kenneth “Ken” John Austin SMITH

13/04/2025
On April 13, 2025, passed away at Adriel Rest Home, Amberley, aged 85 years. Dearly loved father and father-in-law of Michelle and the late Richard Genet, and Jackie, andloved Grandad and Great-Grandad to all his grandchildren and great-grandchildren...
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John Stephen WELCH

07/07/2025
On July 7, 2025, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family, in his 70th year. Dearly loved husband of Dallas, much loved father and father-in-law of Alan and Josie, adored Poppa of Thea. Sincere thanks to all those who have taken care of Jo...
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Valerie Joan HENDERSON

15/09/2024
Passed away on September 15, 2024, with family by her side, aged 77 years. Loved wife of George for nearly 58 years. Loved mother and mother-in-law of Chaylle and Malcolm, Blair and Andrea. Loved Nana of Madi, Jack, Thomas, Alexander, and Emma. Treas...
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Patrick “Pat” John SIGGLEKOW

22/12/2024
On Sunday, December 22, 2024, peacefully, aged 84 years. Much loved husband of Pam, loved father and father-in-law of Craig and Jan, loved Poppy of Adam and Haylee, Hillary, and Matthew. Loved brother of Janet, Lyndon, Colleen, Adrian, and Philip. Sp...
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