Obituaries
Colin Lindsay McLAY
03/12/2022
Peacefully, on Saturday, December 3, 2022, at Christchurch Hospital, aged 80 years. Dearly loved husband and special friend of Margaret, for 56 years. Adored father and father-in-law of Peter and Grainne (Dublin), Catherine and Rob (London), and Kirs...
Patrick (Pat) Ivan VALENTINE
21/04/2024
(R.N.Z.A.F. Warrant Officer Reg. No. 459632): Passed away peacefully with family by his side, at BUPA Parklands, Christchurch, on Sunday, April 21, 2024, aged 92 years. Dearly loved husband of Kay for 45 years, father of Richard, Patrick, David, and ...
Robert Alexander DAVIDSON
30/11/2022
On Wednesday, November 30, 2022, peacefully at Ashley Suites, Russley Retirement Village, aged 90 years. Loved husband of the late Marie, loved father of Alistair, Neil, Glen, the late Grant, and the late John, loved Grandad of Andrew, Glen, Catherin...
Christina Kelly RUSBATCH
20/04/2024
Passed away peacefully at Christchurch Hospital, on Saturday April 20, 2024, with her loving husband and children at her side, aged 43 years. Loved soulmate of Phil, dearly loved mum of Kristen, and Finn. Heartfelt thanks to St George’s Cancer Care...
Norma Myrtle CADENHEAD
04/12/2022
On Sunday, December 4, 2022, unexpectedly at home, aged 85 years. Much loved wife of the late Malcolm, dearly loved mother of Stuart, Iain (deceased), and Tania. Much loved mother-in-law of Heather, and Peter Goulden (deceased). Cherished grandmoth...
Michael SYKES
24/06/2023
On June 24, 2023 passed away peacefully at Christchurch Hospital, aged 71 years. Dearly loved husband of the late Janet Mary Sykes (nee Crowley). Much loved son of the late Leonard and Isobel Sykes. Treasured and loved brother, brother-in-law, uncle ...
Murray Archibald CRAIB
05/12/2022
Murray passed away peacefully on December 5, 2022, aged 78 years. Loved brother and brother-in-law of Russell and Fui Ching; loved uncle of Justin, Cameron, Tania, and Bronwyn; loved great-uncle of Liam, Ethan, Phoenix, Carter, Xanda, Dakota, Angus, ...
Jean Elizabeth ANDERSON
16/03/2023
Passed away peacefully at Lady Wigram Hospital, on March 16, 2023, aged 81 years. Much loved wife of the late Barry, loved mother and mother-in-law of Jeff and Jo, Mike and Krista, Pete and Kirsten, and loved nana of Sammy, Jessie, Logan, Fern, Maisi...
Selwyn Ashcroft ADAMS
29/06/2023
On June 29, 2023, peacefully at Christchurch Hospital, in his 87th year. Dearly loved husband of Jeanette for 61 years, much loved father and father-in-law of Stewart and Wendy (Sydney), Graeme and Virginia, Cheryl and Ian (Port Chalmers), and Allist...
Ellen (Nell) Lillian DICKSON
19/01/2024
On January 19, 2024, peacefully at Christchurch Hospital, in her 92nd year. Dearly loved mother and mother-in-law of Susan (Sue) and Geoff Hughes, Grant and Nicky Dickson, loved Granny of Chris and Camille, Jonny (deceased) and Maris, Shelley and Mik...
Lorene June GRAHAM
04/12/2022
On December 4, 2022, peacefully at Oxford Hospital, aged 100 years. Loved wife of the late Charlie, loved mother and mother-in-law of Paul and Robyn, and Gay and Tony, cherished Gran of Melanie, Jared, Elise, Louise, and David; Jeremy, Bevan, and Ram...
Barbara Ellen JAMIESON
03/10/2023
On October 3, 2023, passed away peacefully at Christchurch Hospital, aged 95 years. Much loved wife of the late Keith, proud mother and mother-in-law of Eleanor and Graeme, Jean and Ken, Lynda and Brent, and Peter and Suzanne, beloved grandmother and...
Neil Douglas OLIVER
02/12/2022
Late of Springhead, Hororata. Peacefully at Christchurch Hospital, on December 2, 2022, aged 80 years. Dearly loved husband of Lorraine, cherished father and father-in-law of Rodney and Jo Oliver, Sarah Oliver and David Hynam, Pip and George Deans, d...
Bernice Margaret CHANT
04/10/2023
Peacefully passed away on Wednesday, October 4, 2023, aged 93 years, with her Goddaughter Robyn at her side. Dearly loved sister and lifetime companion of Mary. Much loved and respected ‘Aunt’ of Robyn and Bruce. Loved by the extended family and ...
Alessandro TERRINONI
04/12/2022
10/09/1937 ~ 04/12/2022, aged 85 years. A much loved husband of the late Joan and a loved father of Paul and Jane. A treasured grandad of Trinity (Poppet), Sam and Callum, Daniel and Maddy, and Aimee. Best friend of Sharyn Pryde. A celebration of A...
Mervyn Bruce RESTALL
15/03/2023
MNZM: On Wednesday, March 15, 2023, peacefully at Essie Summers Retirement Village, aged 92 years. Loved husband of the late Margaret, loved father and father-in-law of Grant and Tammy, Arran and Sherry (Kentucky), Stuart and Brodie (Victoria), ...
Rodger David RITCHIE
26/06/2023
On June 26th, 2023, peacefully at home surrounded by his family, aged 73 years. Dearly loved husband and soulmate of Anne, loved son of the late David and Molly, loved brother and brother in-law of Yvonne and Graeme Millar, the late Glenice and Bob C...
Desmond (Des) Stephen JOHNSTON
30/09/2023
Son of Keith and Evelyn. On September 30th, 2023, surrounded by loving family, at his home in Christchurch, aged 93 years. ‘Best Pal’ and devoted husband of Elle for 69 years. Father, special friend, and father-in-law, of Steve and Joy, Mark and ...
Kevin MUIR
06/12/2022
Formerly of Balfour: Passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 6, 2022, at Christchurch Hospital, aged 73 years. Dearly loved husband of Christine, much loved father and father-in-law of Amanda, Graeme and Esther, and Kellie and Chris. Loved grandf...
Margaret Joyce BIRDLING
27/06/2023
On June 27, 2023, passed away peacefully at Christchurch Hospital surrounded by her loving family, in her 93rd year. Dearly loved wife of the late Eric, much loved mother and mother-in-law of Karen and Kevin Reid, Sue and the late Jeff Purvis, and a ...