Obituaries

On Tuesday, October 8, 2024, peacefully at Ngaio Marsh, aged 84 years. Dearly loved husband and best friend of Gwen for 63 years. Loved father and father-in-law of Richard and Kate, and Graeme and Christine, loved Grandad of Victoria, Thomas, Mariah,...

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, ...

Passed away at Christchurch Hospital on July 18, 2024, with her loved ones at her bedside, aged 76 years. Loved mother of Catherine, and Todd, and treasured Granny of Rosalie, loved sister of John, and Lynn, and the late Bill, Douglas, and Ronnie. Me...

On October 8, 2024, passed away peacefully at Bainswood on Victoria, Rangiora, aged 90 years. Dearly loved wife of the late David, much loved mother and mother-in-law of Maureen and Darren (Australia), and Colin and Trudy (Rangiora). Loved Nan of Bra...

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...

Passed away peacefully at Bainswood on Victoria, Rangiora, on July 12, 2024, in his 80th year. Dearly loved son of the late Patrick and Zita Quirke. Loved brother and brother-in-law of Stephen (deceased), Erin, Gerald (deceased), Sara and Andrew, Den...

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...

On October 10, 2024, passed away peacefully at Nurse Maude Hospital, aged 75 years. Dearly loved mother and mother-in-law of Richard and AJ, and Suzanne and Angus, much loved Nanny of Emmerson, and Soren (Sam); Charlie, and Molly, loved sister of Pau...

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...

On July 16, 2024, passed away peacefully in Christchurch, listening to her favourite music and surrounded by family. Loved wife of the late Desmond (John), cherished mother of David, Pauline, Antonio and Denise. Proud Nana of all her nine grandchildr...

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 ...