Obituaries
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...
Malcolm Wallace ZUPPICICH
19/10/2024
Passed away peacefully at Banbury Park Care, on October 19, 2024, aged 77 years. Dearly beloved partner of Margie Stemmer (nee Morton), loved brother and brother-in-law of Noeline and the late Evan Millar, Neville and Lyn, a dearly loved uncle of his...
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...
George “Slippery” ENGEBRETSON
27/10/2024
Peacefully left us on October 27, 2024, at Radius Hawthorne Rest Home, surrounded by family. Forever loved husband of Mary, loved Dad of Dane, Shelley and Dan, Heather and Garth, and Liz and Henry, loved Gee Gee of Jayden, Hunter, Aroha, Manaia, and ...
Maurice Rex EVANS
27/10/2024
On Sunday, October 27, 2024, peacefully at Christchurch, aged 91 years. Loved husband of Dawn, loved father of the late Philip, loved grandfather of Danielle, and Kelsey. Messages may be addressed to: The family of the late Maurice Evans, c/- PO Box ...
Hugh William MARSHALL,
26/10/2024
With great sadness we announce the passing of Hugh on October 26, 2024, at Christchurch Hospital.
Dearly loved husband of Dominique, loved father of Joanne, and Jennifer, father-in-law of Kenny, loved Popeye of Tanisha, Corey, Natalina, Finlay, Bail...
Allan James PAUL
15/08/2025
Passed away, on August 15, 2025, with loving family by his side, aged 91 years. Much loved husband of Frances for 68 years. Loved father and father-in-law of Wayne and Sam, Karen and Mark, and Ina. Treasured grandad of Jason and Anita, Caitlyn and Ni...
Arthur Frederick DORSET
31/10/2025
5-11-1939 - 31-10-2025. Dearly loved husband and companion of Janet for over 60 years. Loved father of Simon, and Amanda, father-in-law of Ben Wilson, and grandfather of Louis, and Bess. Brother of Marilyn, and Max (both deceased), Peter, Pam, and Ja...
Brian James (Sqn Ldr Rtd) WHITE
10/02/2025
Passed away at Christchurch Hospital, on February 10, 2025, aged 90 years. Dearly loved husband of Margaret Anne (deceased), loved Dad of Simon, Sarah (deceased), Miranda, Anna, and Margot, loved father-in-law of Jack, and Terri. Loved Granddad and ...
Doreen ‘June’ Phyllis OVERWEG
06/11/2025
On November 6, 2025, surrounded by her loving family, and after a courageous battle. Loving mother, and best friend of Sharon, loving and caring Nan to Ryan, Jessica, Braden, and Eilish, treasured Great-Nan to her nine great-grandchildren.
June wa...
Betty Robyn de ROO
13/02/2025
On February 13, 2025, passed away peacefully, with family and friends by her side as was her wish, aged 79 years.
Dearly loved wife of the late Norman, much loved Mum of Dean and Terri, and Kim and Craig, treasured Nan of Matthew, Nathan, and Hayden...
Andrew Robert TURNBULL
31/10/2025
On Friday, October 31, 2025, after a short illness, at home, surrounded by family aged 34 years. Much loved son of Bob Turnbull and Hayley Coughlan, father of Blake, loved brother of Jessica, and Grant, uncle of Jason, Bailey, and Isabella, and frien...
Noreen Maud Thompson
21/10/2024
On Monday October 21, 2024, passed away peacefully in Christchurch. Loving mother of Mark and Andrea, mother-in-law of Stuart and Sylvia. Adored Grandma of Emma and her partner George, the late Ellen, Thomas, Nicole, and the late Luke. Many thanks to...
Lydia Patrine JOHNS
08/02/2025
On February 8, 2025, at Lady Wigram Retirement Village, aged 85 years. Dearly loved wife of Trevor for 66 years, loved mother and mother-in-law of Mike and Mary, Geoff, Michelle and Garry, a loved Nana and Great-Nana. Special thanks to the staff at C...
Muriel (Morney) Adelaide GRIFFIN
04/11/2025
Peacefully, at Lady Wigram Hospital, on Tuesday, November 4, 2025, aged 98 years. Much loved wife of the late Lionel, Mum and mother-in-law of Cliff and Kitrina, and Bob (deceased) and Liz, special Grandma of Emma and Henry; and Thomas, and Great-Gra...












