Obituaries

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...

On October 7, 2024, in Christchurch, formerly of Liverpool. Beloved and devoted husband of Laura for 55 years, beloved father and father-in law of Chris and Emma, and Debbie. Human Grandad to his Grand-pups Storm and Mystic. Messages may be addressed...

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...

On October 8, 2024, passed away peacefully in her 92 year. Dearly loved daughter of the late George and May, loved sister of the late Cecily Wright, Bruce, Roger, and Keith. Loved aunty, great-aunty, and great-great aunty. Sincere thanks to the Akaro...

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 Tuesday, October 8, 2024, peacefully at Ngaio Marsh, aged 84 years. Dearly loved husband and best friend of Gwen for 63 years. Loved father and father-in-law of Richard and Kate, and Graeme and Christine, loved Grandad of Victoria, Thomas, Mariah,...

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 October 8, 2024, passed away peacefully at Bainswood on Victoria, Rangiora, aged 90 years. Dearly loved wife of the late David, much loved mother and mother-in-law of Maureen and Darren (Australia), and Colin and Trudy (Rangiora). Loved Nan of Bra...

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...

On October 10, 2024, passed away peacefully at Nurse Maude Hospital, aged 75 years. Dearly loved mother and mother-in-law of Richard and AJ, and Suzanne and Angus, much loved Nanny of Emmerson, and Soren (Sam); Charlie, and Molly, loved sister of Pau...

On Thursday, July 31, 2025, peacefully, aged 82 years. Loved son of the late Vonnie and Jim, loved brother of Barbara. Messages may be addressed to: The family of the late Myers Auton, c/- PO Box 39001, Christchurch 8545. Special thanks to Dr. Eugene...

Passed away in the presence of her loving family, on February 8, 2026, at Palm Grove Rest Home, aged 86 years. Beloved wife of the late Graham, mother and mother-in-law of Julia and Alistair; Claire and Andy (UK); Derek and Alli; loved grandmother of...

On Sunday, January 26, 2025, peacefully at Alpine View Village, aged 90 years. Darling wife of Chris, loved Mum and mother-in-law of Allan (deceased), Paul, Carolyn, Julie, Michael, Rebecca, Jeremy, and their partners, adored Grandma to her 18 grandc...

On May 6, 2025, peacefully at Christchurch Hospital, aged 84 years. Loved husband of Chau Sim Chan, loved father of Kayip, Suk Yee, and Suk Fan, loving Grandfather of Kung Yuk, and Yuk Yeung Wong. Many thanks to the staff at Christchurch Hospital for...

On Wednesday, August 6, 2025, peacefully at Russley Village, surrounded by family, aged 80 years. Beloved husband of Adrienne, loving Dad and father-in-law of Andrew and Sarah, and Jennie and Sam, dearly loved Grandad of Jarvis, and Saige; and Lachie...

On October 20, 2025, passed away peacefully at Charles Upham Retirement Village, in his 86th year. Dearly loved husband of Lorraine for 65 years, much loved father and father-in-law of Ken and Shelly, Chris, Dave and Robyn, Roger and Trish, Tracey an...