Obituaries

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...

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 Saturday, May 9, 2026, passed away peacefully in Christchurch after a courageous struggle, surrounded by family, aged 59. Dearly loved wife of Tony. Much loved mother and mother-in-law of Jacinta, and Sam and Tayla. Treasured sister and sister-in-...

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 May 9, 2026, passed away after a short illness, at Christchurch Hospital, aged 67 years. Dearly loved son of the late Rex and Vina Arbuckle. Much loved brother and brother-in-law of Neal, John and Stephanie, Joanne, Mark and Manuela, loved uncle o...

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 May 10, 2026, peacefully at Diana Isaac Retirement Village, in his 101st year. Much loved Dad of Sue and Greg, and Ian and Maude, loved Pop/Grandad of his six grandchildren, and 11 great-grandchildren, and much-loved brother of Rayma Winter. Speci...

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 May 7, 2026, passed away, aged 73 years. Loved mother of Michael, and Tulisa, and loved by her extended family. Messages may be addressed to: The family of the late Mele Lawrence, c/- PO Box 39001, Christchurch 8545. In accordance with the family...

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...

(formerly Eddington): On May 12, 2026, passed away suddenly at home, aged 87 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Barney, much loved mother and mother-in-law of Ian and Nicky, Paul and Helen, Sarah and Hamish, adored Nana of Eliza, Amelia; Georgie, ...

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 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...