Obituaries

Passed away peacefully, on October 1, 2025, at Banbury Park, aged 95 years. Dearly loved husband of Jeanette, dedicated father of Deane, Tracey, Glenn, and Reid, and father-in-law of Kevin, Amy, Claire, and Erika. Cherished grandfather of Logan, Jeff...

On May 21, 2024, tragically taken as the result of an accident, aged 73 years. Loved and treasured by his wife Althia, daughters Melanie, and Yvette, and siblings Imogen, Nick, Cindy, and Trini as well as their families. A dear friend to so many, in ...

On April 15, 2025, peacefully at Cashmere View Rest Home, aged 79 years. Dearly loved husband of Kerry, much loved Dad and father-in-law of Sally and Les Marsden, Corinna (George) and Aaron Cartwright, much  loved 'Poppie' of Hannah, and Tomas Marsd...

It is with a heavy heart that we said goodbye to Mum on September 29, 2025, after a short illness at WesleyCare, in her 90th year.  Loved wife of Colin Warren (deceased), dearly loved Mum and mother-in-law of Yvette and Jeff, Mel and David, Bernice ...

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...

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 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 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...