Obituaries

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...

(November 1943 – April 2026): Passed away unexpectedly at home, aged 82 years. Loved husband of the late Marie, Dad of Michael, Rachel and Martin Hickey, and Quinn, loved Pop of Josh and Brittany, Matt and Julia, Emilee and Trent; Josh, Corey and B...

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...

On Wednesday, May 6, 2026, peacefully at home, surrounded by his loving family, aged 69 years. Loved Dad of Katrina, Jessica, Kimberley, Michelle, Charleen, and Joseph, loved father-in-law of Matt, Trevor, Adam, Jack, and Shaun, adored Poppa, and Pap...

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...

On Friday, May 8, 2026, passed away peacefully in Christchurch, surrounded by family. Dearly loved wife of Bruce for 55 years. Cherished mother and mother-in-law of Emma, and James and Michelle. Much loved grandmother of Venetia and Bindi, Montana, R...

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...

Peacefully at Arvida St Albans, on May 9, 2026, in his 86th year. Dearly loved brother of Noela and the late Gordon McKay, Raewyn and Lindsay Ussher, and their families. In accordance with Barry’s wishes, a private cremation will take place....

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...

Sadly passed away at home, aged 65 years. Much loved son of the late Mick and Frances. A loved brother and brother-in-law of Robin (deceased) and Susie, Diane and Rob Brown, Annette Rains, Karen and Mike Clarke, Rachel Leary and the late Phil Calwell...

(formerly Pullon): On April 27, 2025, peacefully at Rose Court Retirement Village, aged 91 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Alastair Pullon, and the late Wally Sumner, much loved mother of Stephen, Rose, Bernard, and Jennifer, loved grandmother o...

On Monday, July 28, 2025, passed away peacefully at Bupa Ballarat, Rangiora, aged 78 years. Loved youngest son of the late Helen and Henry (Harry) Adams. Loved brother and brother-in-law of the late Robyn and Raylee Adams, the late Janice and Robin (...

Passed away peacefully at WesleyCare, on Monday, October 13, 2025, aged 98 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Norman Robert, and a much treasured mother and mother-in-law of Beverley and Bill, Judith and Keith, Alister and Sheila, David and Deb, Gr...

Sadly, passed away at Albarosa Rest Home, aged 99 years. Loved and cherished wife of the late Hector (Mac) McLay, loved mother of Russell (deceased), Robyn, Allan, and Jeffrey, loved mother-in-law of Jenny, Megan, Rock, Sue, and Wendy, cherished Nana...