Obituaries

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...

On Friday, January 30, 2026, peacefully at Alpine View Care Centre, aged 92 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Fred, much loved Mum and mother-in-law of Jenny, and Liz and Roger. Loved Gran of Sarah, and Emma; Rebekah, and Mitchell. A special thank...

Passed away unexpectedly at Christchurch Hospital, surrounded by close family, on May 3, 2025, aged 76 years. Dearly loved husband of Carol. Loving Dad and father-in-law of Scott and Jessica, Megan and Mike. Cherished Grandad of Lexi, Caleb, Hunter, ...

(formerly Green): On Monday, July 28, 2025, peacefully, surrounded by love, aged 84 years. Loved daughter of the late Alice and Bill Hegan, loved wife of the late Leo, loved Mum and mother-in-law of Kim Green and the late Brian ‘Clarky’ Clark (Pi...

Passed away at Ashford Care Home, Prebbleton, on October 14, 2025, in her 92nd year. Dearly loved soulmate and wife of the late Hugh, loved mother and mother-in-law of Peter and Susan, Roz and Kent, Liz and Jody. Loved Nanny of her grandchildren Jess...

On Friday, January 30, 2026, peacefully, aged 82 years. Loved wife of the late Bryan, loved Mum of Grant, and Colin, loved Nana, mother-in-law, sister, sister-in-law, aunt, and friend to many. Messages may be addressed to: The family of the late Lynd...

On October 16, 2025, at Banbury Park Care Centre, surrounded by her loving family, aged 88 years. Beloved wife of Peter, loved mother and mother-in-law of Paul and Julie, Christine and Jonathan, and James, adored grandmother of Madeline, Beatrice, an...

On January 29, 2026, passed away peacefully at Christchurch Hospital, aged 83 years, father of Tony, Jackie, Ray, Steve, and the late Ricky, Grandad to all his grandchildren, brother of Trevor, and will be missed by his much loved dog Basil. Message...

It is with deep sadness we announce the passing of Colin, on January 22, 2025, in his 92nd year.  Loving husband and soul mate to Betty for 69 years, much loved father, father-in-law and lifelong mentor of Shona and Andy Pope, Carol McGeady and Dave...

On January 31, 2026, aged 78 years. Dearly loved wife of David, much loved mother and mother-in-law of Trish and Craig, and Kirsty and Jason, adored Elaine of Michaela, Louie, and Ruby. Sincere thanks to the team on Ward A4, Christchurch Hospital for...

Passed away on February 4, 2026, aged 88 years. Beloved husband of the late Janet, wonderful friend to many, especially Brian, Naomi, Yvette, and Gary. Special thanks to the staff at Merivale Retirement Village for their outstanding care of Russell, ...

On August 2, 2025, passed away unexpectedly at home, aged 83 years. Dearly loved father and father-in-law of Jill and Harry, Colleen and Pete (Western Australia), Alice and Nathaniel, treasured Granddad Pop-Pop of Arlia, and Jacob; Alpha, and Lennox,...

On Saturday, October 18, 2025, passed away peacefully in Christchurch, surrounded by family. Dearly loved wife of the late Grahame, much loved mother and mother-in-law of Michael and Vanessa, and Shane and Mel, cherished grandmother of Ethan, Caleb, ...

On February 8, 2026, peacefully at Christchurch Hospital, aged 79 years. Loved father and father-in-law of Cara and Mark, and the late Diana, loved Grumps of Will, Tom, and Ben, beloved brother of Joy (deceased), and Elsa, and special friend of Yvonn...

On August 5, 2025, peacefully at Arvida St Albans, Christchurch, aged 90 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Jim, and the late Norman, much loved mother and mother-in-law of Chris-Ann and the late Ian Bayly, Donald and Michelle Montgomery, and Chris...

On August 4, 2025, peacefully at Addington Gardens Care Centre, aged 87 years. Dearly loved wife of Graham for 67 years, very much loved mother and mother-in-law of Jeanette and Ian, Jackie and Derek, and a much loved Nana and great-Nana. Special tha...