Obituaries
Peter John Charles WHITTAKER
29/07/2025
On July 29, 2025, suddenly at Christchurch Hospital, aged 81 years. Devoted husband of Glynis, loved father and father-in-law of Lisa and Chris, Vanessa, Marcus and Sarah, dearly loved grandfather of Jerome, Anna, Ethan, Addison, Blake, Quincey, and ...
Trevor Ernest HARVEY
28/10/2025
(Reg. No. NZ10437 RNZN) - On Tuesday October 28, 2025, peacefully aged 99 years. Much loved husband of the late Mavis, loved father and father-in-law of Pauline (deceased) and Herbert, Yvonne and Dennis, Keith, Tim and Julie, adored Grandad of Richar...
Margaret Anne Leonie ‘Billie’ WESTERN
21/10/2025
On October 21, 2025, passed peacefully into God’s care, aged 85 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Tony, much loved mother and mother-in-law of Elizabeth and Gerry, Richard and Janine, and Racheal, treasured grandmother of Madeleine, Kathryn, and...
Howard Peter Warrington 'Peter' ELLIS
15/02/2026
Passed peacefully on February 15, 2026, surrounded by family, at Diana Isaac Retirement Village. Loved husband of Janice Elizabeth Ellis (née Norbert-Munns), much loved father and father-in-law of Chris and Jacquie, Tim and Jo-Ann, Matt and Angela,...
Johannes “John” Jacobus Antonius SCHAAR
17/10/2024
On Thursday, October 17, 2024, peacefully, at Bishop Selwyn Village, aged 81 years. Adored husband of Hennie, loved Dad and father-in-law of Pieter and Nyree, Yvonne and Mike, loved Opa of Tess, Ben and Grace, Krissy, Josh, and Emily. Messages may be...
Darryn Lionel BODGER
25/10/2025
BODGER, Darryn Lionel: On October 25, 2025, passed away unexpectedly at Christchurch Hospital, aged 70 years. Dearly loved husband and best friend of Margie. Very loved father and father-in-law of Megan and Scotty, Hayden and Belinda, Matt, and Kelly...
Ellen ‘Nell’ Greer BAILEY
24/10/2024
On Thursday, October 24, 2024, peacefully, aged 98 years. Dearly loved wife of the late John, devoted Mum and mother-in-law of Anne and Ian Forne, and Lorna and Willem van den Ende, cherished Gran of Chris, John, Hanneke, Saskia, and Mattias, special...
Lynette ‘Lyn’ Joy REID
31/01/2025
On January 31, 2025, at Nurse Maude Hospital, Christchurch, after a brief battle with cancer, aged 78 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Allan, much loved mother and mother-in-law of Nathan, and Bryce and Kate, loved grandmother of Thomas, Adam, an...
Arnaud Campbell McKELLAR
17/05/2025
Passed away at Christchurch Hospital, on Saturday, May 17, 2025. Dearly loved husband of Rosemary,
devoted and much loved father and father-in-law of Anna and Peter (O'Dwyer), James and Chrissie, and David, and loving Pa of Imogen and Phelim, and Sa...
Joyce Anne FRASER
10/08/2025
On August 10, 2025, peacefully at home with Colin at her side, and surrounded by three generations of her family.
Cherished wife of Colin for 67 wonderful years. Mother and mother-in-law of Jane and Paul, Sarah and Graeme. Much loved sparkling and...
Rewi Leonard EVANS
24/10/2025
Peacefully at Christchurch Hospital, on October 24, 2025, aged 74 years. Treasured husband and soulmate of Daryl, loved father and father-in-law of Sheree and Matt and grandad of Jack, and Sophie. Special thanks to St John Paramedics and Critical...
Hamish Calder Cree PETRIE
09/08/2025
A life of two halves, filled with tenacity, courage, and wit. On Saturday, August 9, 2025, peacefully, surrounded by family, aged 80 years. Loved husband of Culhane, Dad and father-in-law of Rachel and Derek, Kirsten, Bronwyn and Jade, adored Pop of ...
Jessie Merle (née Andrews) CHAPMAN
22/10/2025
On Wednesday, October 22, 2025, peacefully, at Elms Court on Middleton, aged 104 years. Much loved and cherished mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. A friend and inspiration to many. Messages may be addressed to: The family of the late Jessie...
Albert Leslie CROTON
03/02/2025
On Monday, February 3, 2025, passed away peacefully in Christchurch, surrounded by family. Dearly loved husband of Trixie for 63 years. Cherished father and father-in-law of Tina, Leighann and Graeme, and Cherie and Croyden. Treasured Granddad of Bre...
Maxwell John ROSSER
13/05/2025
On Tuesday, May 13, 2025, passed away peacefully in Christchurch, surrounded by family. Cherished father of Dimong. Loved brother of Ian. In accordance with Maxwell’s wishes, a private cremation has been held....
Margaret Bernadette BAIN
12/08/2025
On Tuesday, August 12, 2025, peacefully, at Christchurch Hospital, aged 85 years. Loved wife of Donald (Don) for 53 years, loved sister and sister-in-law of Jeanette and the late Phil, Peter (deceased) and Maureen, the late Cecilia and Jim, and their...
Russell David COOPER
17/02/2026
On February 17, 2026, passed away at Christchurch Hospital, aged 89 years. Loved husband of the late Dawn, loved big brother of Janice, and the late Jillian. Loved uncle of Graham, Michael, Lisa, Kimberley, and Aaron. Sincere thanks to the Community ...
Gary Brian Francis WALSH
23/10/2024
On October 23, 2024, in Christchurch, aged 70 years. Gary’s family are saddened to announce his passing; a gentle soul who touched many lives gone too soon, but now pain free and at peace. Gary leaves behind a daughter and grandson, two sisters, an...
Carol Anne ROGERS
05/02/2025
On Wednesday, February 5, 2025, peacefully at Christchurch Hospital aged 74 years. Much loved wife of the late Brian, loved mother and mother-in-law of Warren and Joanna, and Grandma to Ella, and Sophie. Loved daughter of the late Leo and Helen, sist...
Winky GOVAARS
It is with heavy hearts, that we announce that Winky has ridden her last bike ride. Loved mother of Nimesha and Shaani, and son-in-law Jonny. Much-loved Oma to Milla, Mia, and Macy. A very special sister to Jenny, brother-in-law Lloyd, and big Sis to...













