Obituaries
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,...
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...
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 ...
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...
Lesley Laura WESTON
Passed away peacefully, surrounded by family, on February 5, 2025, aged 96 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Crowley. Loved and loving mother and mother-in-law of Tom and Margaret, Nic and Mark, Jennifer and Steve, and Kate and Andy. Cherished Gra...
Maxine “Max” Rose REES
22/05/2025
On Thursday, May 22, 2025, aged 74 years, passed away peacefully at Mayfair Lifecare, with family by her side. Loving wife and best mate of the late Trev, much loved Mum of Kirsten, and Aaron, and great pal of Rosie the dog. Loved daughter of the lat...
Michael John "Mike" PARKER
23/05/2026
On Saturday, May 23, 2026, in Christchurch, aged 63 years. Husband of Silvia Santos, love of her life. Treasured brother of Lynne, much loved brother-in-law of Heather Robertson. Messages may be addressed to: The family of the late Mike Parker, c/- P...
David Brian WEBSTER
11/01/1943 - 23/02/2026
On February 23, 2026, passed away peacefully, after a short illness, aged 83 years. Loved husband of Lynne (Christene), dearly loved father and father-in-law of Melloney and Michael, and Paul and Amy, treasured Granddad and Gran Gran of Peter and L...
Lachlan “Lorne” Gibson THOMSON
22/05/2026
Passed away on May 22, 2026, aged 87 years. Beloved husband and pal of the late Margaret. Loved father and father-in-law of Glen and Eleanor, and Karyn and Tony. Cherished Pop of Casey, Cody, and George. In accordance with Lorne’s wishes, a private...














