Obituaries

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...

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...

On Wednesday July 17, 2024, at Christchurch hospital, aged 87 years. Dearly loved wife of Percy, former wife of the late Muray Wilson, adored mother and mother in law of Gloria (deceased) Rona and Steve, Kelvin and Glenys, step mother and step mother...

On May 7, 2025, passed away peacefully at Christchurch Hospital, aged 81 years. Dearly loved son of the late Ted and Gladys Gimblett, special brother and brother-in-law of Bill and Margaret Gimblett, Pat and Phill Shepherd, Judy and Harold Knight, Ba...

On October 18, 2025, passed away suddenly at Christchurch Hospital, in his 90th year. Dearly loved husband of Helen, much loved father and father-in-law of Mike and Karen, Phil and Jackie, and Karen and Trev, loved Pop of Alyssa, and Lauren; Alex, a...

On May 11, 2025, peacefully at Wesley Care, aged 88 years. Loving wife of the late Derek, loving Mum of Robert and Carolyn, Trish and Rob, and Sandra and Dave, Nana to Kate, Tim; Jak, Callum, and Ben. Messages may be addressed to: The family of the l...

On Thursday, October 23, 2025, peacefully surrounded by family, aged 96 years.  Daughter of the late George and Ella Osborne of ‘Winfield’, Doyleston, much loved mother and mother-in-law of Joe, Sara, Rachel and Paul, Bill and Henrietta, adored ...

On Tuesday, October 21, 2025, peacefully after a short illness, in his 102nd year. Very dearly loved husband of the late Julie for a wonderful 67 years together. Loving father and father-in-law of Tim and Gillian (Wellington), Sarah and John Mander ...

On Saturday, May 10, 2025, peacefully at Lady Wigram Village, aged 81 years. Dearly loved husband of Jeanne, father of Gareth, Bryan, and Owain, special Grandad to his nine grandchildren. Messages may be addressed to: The family of the late Dr Paul D...

On October 13, 2024, suddenly but peacefully at Christchurch Hospital, aged 74 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Sandy, loved mother and mother-in-law of Tracey and Dan. At Dusanka’s request, a private cremation has taken place....

On July 13, 2024, passed away peacefully at Admatha Lodge Care Home, aged 88 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Gordon, much loved mother and mother-in-law of Steve and Mary-Sue, Bev and Warren, Simon (deceased), and Mel and Jason, loved nana of Ke...

On October 12, 2024, peacefully at Christchurch Hospital, aged 82 years. Dearly loved wife of Bruce for 62 years, much loved mother of Louise, and Anne, proud and loving Nanny of her seven grandchildren. Messages may be addressed to: The family of th...

16 February 1945 – 15 May 2025. At home, dearly loved husband, father, son, brother, and uncle. Messages may be addressed to: The family of the late Michael French, c/- PO Box 39001, Christchurch 8545. A funeral service for Michael will be held ...

Passed away peacefully at home, on Saturday, August 2, 2025, aged 83 years. Beloved husband of Jennifer, father and father-in-law of Marc and Francesca, and stepfather and stepfather-in-law of Lasalle and Indri, and Sacha. Greatly respected and will ...

Passed away peacefully at home, on October 22, 2025. Jacqui was a loved mother, mother-in-law,  grandmother, friend, and neighbour. She will be deeply missed. Messages may be addressed to: The family of the late Jacqueline Preen, c/- PO Box 39001, C...

Passed away peacefully on October 13, 2024, at Charles Upham Retirement Village in Rangiora. Beloved wife of Smokey (Rodney). Mother and mother-in-law of Debbie and Graham, Pam and Mark, Tracey, and Sheryl (deceased). Grandmother of Ayla, Jaden, Red,...

On May 15, 2025, Paul passed away suddenly but peacefully at home in the arms of family, aged 60 years. Dearly loved husband of Lieza (nee Roper) for 39 years.  Devoted father of Courtney, Brodie, Maddison and Keegan.  Dedicated and proud Grandpop ...

On August 13, 2025, passed away peacefully at Bishop Selwyn, with family by her side, aged 80 years.  Dearly loved wife of Kelvin, much loved Mum and mum-in-law of Trina and Steve Clarke, Shayne and Lisa, and James and Kirsty, treasured Nana to Cour...