Obituaries

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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,...

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...

Passed away peacefully, on Monday, October 6, 2025, after a short illness, aged 89 years.  Beloved husband of the late Anne, for 65 years. Dearly loved father and father-in-law of Imogen and the late Derek Monaghan, and Mark and Suzanne (Sydney), lo...

On April 23, 2025, passed away peacefully at Christchurch Hospital, aged 84 years. Beloved husband of the late Anne Rita Lambie (née Freeman). Beloved father and father-in-law of Emma and Dennis Williams, and Scott and Christine Lambie. Beloved gran...

On Thursday, January 29, 2026, peacefully, at Nurse Maude Hospice, aged 70 years. Dearly loved partner of Bronwen, and loved and respected friend of her children Kahn, Danielle and fiancé Ryan, loved brother, and brother-in-law of Jenny and Peter, R...

On Saturday, January 18, 2025, aged 94 years. Much loved husband and soulmate of Esme, loved and respected father and father-in-law of Sandra (deceased), Maureen and Tony, Kevin and Jen, adored Grandad to Gemma and Nathan, Robert, Joel, Tegan; and Ce...

Peacefully at Rhodes on Cashmere, on Saturday, April 26, 2025, aged 80 years. Dearly loved wife of Murray, loving mother and mother-in-law of Sandra, Jackie and Peter, and much loved Grandma of Sophie, Millie, Sam, Burak and Lara. Loved sister and si...

Passed away on January 16, 2025, aged 75 years. Dearly loved husband of Margaret, much loved father and father-in-law of Simon and Simone, David and Selena, proud and loving Poppa of Claudia, and Liam. Loved brother and brother-in-law of the late Ali...

On February 1, 2026, Heather passed peacefully at Darfield Hospital, with her son by her side, aged 74 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Barry, and dearly loved mother of Gareth. Special thanks to Heather’s family and friends, and to the staff a...

On Saturday, January 31, 2026, passed away peacefully in Christchurch, surrounded by family. Husband of Helen, much loved father and father-in-law of Kim and Stan, and Stephen and Nic. Treasured stepfather of Maree, Steve, and Tony and Lee-Ann. Cheri...

Passed peacefully at his home in Amberley, on Monday, January 20, 2025, aged 87 years. Dearly loved husband and best friend for 65 years of Heather, loved Dad and father-in-law of Danny and Fi (Brisbane), and Vicky and Peter Black, loved Grandad Ron ...

On Thursday, July 31, 2025, peacefully, surrounded by family, aged 91 years. Loved father and father-in-law of Jane and Colin, Susie and Ollie, Penny, Kate, Johnny and Rose, dearly loved Grandad and Great-Grandad. Messages may be addressed to: The fa...

It is with sadness to announce that on January 11, 2025, after a long struggle, Margaret had a peaceful transition surrounded by love, aged 95 years. Margaret will finally be reunited with her adored husband Raymond, whom she mourned every day, dearl...