Obituaries
Vida ‘Doreen’ Doreen BOYCE
13/10/2025
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...
Margaret “Joy” Joyce McLAY
19/01/1926 - 27/04/2025
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...
Albert "Alby" George RICHARDS
05/10/2024
On October 5, 2024, passed away peacefully at Addington Gardens, aged 88 years. Dearly loved husband of Joy, much loved father and father-in-law of Sandra and Peter van Hout, Kay Addei, and Brent and Jo. Adored Granddad of George and Heather, Isabell...
Garth COLLINS
03/05/2025
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, ...
Judith TWISS
28/07/2025
(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...
Kathleen ‘Kay’ Elizabeth THOMSON
14/10/2025
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...
Eileen HARDISTY
07/10/2024
On October 7, 2024, peacefully at Elmswood Retirement Village, Christchurch, aged 90 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Stanley, much loved mother and mother-in-law of Sally and Gary Hall, and Julie and John Currey, loved Grandma of Sarah, Jessica,...
Frances ‘Mary’ Mary ROGERS
16/10/2025
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...
Alan WILSON
07/10/2024
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...
Colin David FULLER
22/01/2025
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...
Enid Dorothy GILLANDERS
08/10/2024
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...
Barry William MOULD
08/10/2024
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,...
Allan Christie RAE
02/08/2025
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,...
Katrina RIACH
18/10/2025
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, ...
Dorothy "Dot" Noeline BORLAND
08/10/2024
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...
Jessie SARNEY
05/08/2025
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...
Ann CROTTY
04/08/2025
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...
Diane Mary LOW
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...
Myers James Thomas AUTON
31/07/2025
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...
Lois Angela ROSE
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...













