Obituaries

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 May 12, 2026, peacefully at home in Leeston, aged 85 years. Beloved wife of the late Douglas Robert, loved Mum and mother-in-law of Glen and Nicola, Keith and Carolyn, Jacqueline and Peter, adored Nannie of Hannah, Emily, Nathan, Matthew, Caitlin,...

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...

Born in Wellington on June 18, 1940, Carol was the only child of Richard Stanley Barrett and Patricia Mary Barrett. Beloved wife of Campbell Wakelin for 67 years, their marriage was one of deep and enduring love. As a wife and mother, she gave us eve...

On May 7, 2025, passed away peacefully at Christchurch Hospital, aged 81 years. Dearly loved son of the late Ted and Gladys Gimblett, special brother and brother-in-law of Bill and Margaret Gimblett, Pat and Phill Shepherd, Judy and Harold Knight, Ba...

On October 18, 2025, passed away suddenly at Christchurch Hospital, in his 90th year. Dearly loved husband of Helen, much loved father and father-in-law of Mike and Karen, Phil and Jackie, and Karen and Trev, loved Pop of Alyssa, and Lauren; Alex, a...

On Thursday, February 5, 2026, aged 86 years, passed away peacefully. Dearly loved and cherished wife of Bruce for 68 years, loved mother and mother-in-law of Robyn and Brian, Judith, Derek and Kath, Ian and Chris, and Ross and Claire, adored Nan of ...

On May 11, 2025, peacefully at Wesley Care, aged 88 years. Loving wife of the late Derek, loving Mum of Robert and Carolyn, Trish and Rob, and Sandra and Dave, Nana to Kate, Tim; Jak, Callum, and Ben. Messages may be addressed to: The family of the l...

On Thursday, October 23, 2025, peacefully surrounded by family, aged 96 years.  Daughter of the late George and Ella Osborne of ‘Winfield’, Doyleston, much loved mother and mother-in-law of Joe, Sara, Rachel and Paul, Bill and Henrietta, adored ...

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 Wednesday, May 13, 2026, peacefully at home in Christchurch, aged 84 years. Loved wife of the late Fred, loved mother of Sandra, Catherine, Christopher, and Ruth.  Loved Gummy to her grandchildren and great-grandchildren, and friend to many. She ...

On Tuesday, October 21, 2025, peacefully after a short illness, in his 102nd year. Very dearly loved husband of the late Julie for a wonderful 67 years together. Loving father and father-in-law of Tim and Gillian (Wellington), Sarah and John Mander ...

On Saturday, May 10, 2025, peacefully at Lady Wigram Village, aged 81 years. Dearly loved husband of Jeanne, father of Gareth, Bryan, and Owain, special Grandad to his nine grandchildren. Messages may be addressed to: The family of the late Dr Paul D...

On May 9, 2026, peacefully at Anthony Wilding Retirement Village, aged 79 years. Dearly loved son of the late Laurence and Alison (Joy), loved brother and brother-in-law of Marilyn and Ken Little (both deceased), and Karen and Stephen Heppelthwaite,...

16 February 1945 – 15 May 2025. At home, dearly loved husband, father, son, brother, and uncle. Messages may be addressed to: The family of the late Michael French, c/- PO Box 39001, Christchurch 8545. A funeral service for Michael will be held ...

Passed away peacefully at home, on Saturday, August 2, 2025, aged 83 years. Beloved husband of Jennifer, father and father-in-law of Marc and Francesca, and stepfather and stepfather-in-law of Lasalle and Indri, and Sacha. Greatly respected and will ...