Obituaries
Patsy RISTROM
31/12/2024
On Tuesday, December 31, 2024, passed away peacefully in Christchurch, aged 84 years. Dearly loved wife of Ian for 65 years - a long happy marriage with many adventures. Loving mother and mother-in-law of David, Mike and Rosamund. Adored Grandma of D...
Wendy PORT
31/12/2024
On Tuesday, December 31, 2024, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family, aged 64 years. Dearly loved wife of Norman for 42 years. Treasured mother and mother-in-law of Kyle and Jazz, and Megan and Dennym. Much loved ‘Winnie’ of Dexter,...
Graeme Paul McKenzie
04/10/2025
On October 4, 2025, passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by his family, aged 70 years. Dearly loved husband of Karen, much loved father and father-in-law of Diane, and Shane and Tracy, adored Grandad of Sebastian, Emma and Jordy, Olivia, Luke, ...
Betty Isabella WEBLEY
Passed away with family at her side at Rose Court Rest Home, on January 1, 2025, in her 103rd year. Much loved wife of the late Stuart, Dearly loved Mum and mother-in-law of the late Jim and Jo, Robin and Jeanette, and Hamish and Adrienne, and mother...
Agnes SHAND
14/07/2025
On Monday, July 14, 2025, peacefully, with the family nearby, aged 99 years. Now re-united with her much loved husband, the late Herbert. Loved mother and mother-in-law of Helen, Janet and Peter, Bill and Helen, Lynnette and Malcolm, and Fiona, loved...
Anne Hemokai FISHER
26/06/2024
On June 26, 2024, passed away peacefully at Pacific Haven Rest Home, aged 66 years. Dearly loved wife of Eddie, a much loved daughter, sister, sister-in-law, niece, aunty, and cousin to all her whanau.
Special thanks to all the staff at Pacific Have...
Russel Geoffrey FOSTER
24/09/2024
On September 24, 2024, passed away peacefully at home, aged 77 years. Dearly loved husband, soulmate and best friend of Judy, much loved father and father-in-law of Geoff and Rachel, Meika and Kevin, and Teresa, adored Grandad of Lane, Lochlan, Will,...
Bruce Leonard POSTILL
21/10/1945 - 02/01/2025
Passed away unexpectedly, with his daughters by his side, at Christchurch Hospital, aged 79 years. Bruce’s daughters and sons-in-law, Mardi and Patrick Fitzgibbon and Fleur and Bede Skinner, invite you join them to celebrate the life of an extraord...
Lindsay George PURVES
Passed peacefully at home, after an 11-year battle, surrounded by his four children, aged 71 years. Dearly loved father and father-in-law of Lee and Daniela, Brooke and Blair, Jordan and Jaryd, Alex and Liv, adored Grandad of Ryker, Lockie, Kayson, A...
Bruce Edmund WOOD
12/07/2025
On July 12, 2025, peacefully at Ashley Suites, The Russley Village, in his 85th year. Dearly loved and cherished husband of Barbara for 59 years, loved Dad and father-in-law of Steph and Onno, Karyn and Dean, and loved Grandad of Tom and Bex, Nic and...
Nola Jean LOWEN
06/10/2025
On Monday, October 6, 2025, peacefully, aged 87 years. Loved wife of the late Ernie, loved Mum of Grant and Jenna, Mark, and Cheriene, adored Nana, and Great-Nana of Regan and Sarah, Steph and Kenny, Charissa and Tom, Jason, Sarah, Nikau, Wren, and M...
Dennis George WATSON
02/10/2025
(Formerly of Rosewood Stud, Annat) On Thursday, October 2, 2025, peacefully, aged 87 years. Loved husband of Angela for 64 years, loved Dad, and father-in-law, of Kirsty and Wayne, Richard and Jane, Joanna and Tom, Mark and Justine. Loved Grandad o...
John David BALLANTYNE
05/01/2025
On January 5, 2025, at Christchurch Hospital, aged 93 years. Dearly loved husband of the late Patricia, much loved and respected father of Kay, Deb, Rob, and Scott. Proud grandfather of Bridget, George, Jane, Jack (deceased), Alex, Jessica, Vincent, ...
John Edmund WALSH
06/10/2025
On October 6, 2025, passed away peacefully at Cashmere View Care Home, aged 74 years. Dearly beloved husband of Tilaga, loved brother and brother-in-law of Kerry and Norma, a loved uncle of his nieces and nephew-in-law, loved by all his relatives in ...
Margaret ‘Ann’ Ann PLUNKET
03/10/2025
On October 3, 2025, passed away peacefully at home, aged 91 years. Dearly loved wife of Phil for 68 years, much loved mother and mother-in-law of Geoff and Jo, Sue and John Clark, treasured Nan of Andy and Dara, Tim and Caitlin, Mike and Jessy; Nicky...
Marjory ‘Marge’ GREGORY
16/04/2025
On Wednesday, April 16, 2025, peacefully at Ashford Retirement Village, aged 96 years. Beloved companion of the late Wally, loving mother and grandmother of Sandra, Christopher, Sarah, and Kathryn, treasured friend of Helen, and Walter, dearly loved ...
Henry ‘Morley’ Robert Morley Donaldson
05/10/2025
On Sunday, October 5, 2025, passed away peacefully at Russley Village, in his 95th year. Devoted husband of the late Lynley, dearly loved father of Jeremy, Sara, and Nicholas. Loved father-in-law of Jackie, and Charles. Cherished Pop of William, Henr...
Jillian Patricia DUNBIER
04/01/2025
On Saturday, January 4, 2025, passed peacefully at Christchurch Hospital surrounded by family, aged 75 years. Adored wife of Michael. Cherished mother of Anna, and James. Loved sister, sister-in-law and aunt of Colin and Anna, Kay and the late Dave W...
Roy Kenneth REEVES
04/10/2025
Passed away at Christchurch Hospital, on October 4, 2025, aged 81 years. Loved husband of Heather, much loved and cherished father, stepfather, grandfather, and extended family member. Messages may be addressed to: The family of the late Roy Reeves c...













