Obituaries

Julian BARBEREL

30/11/2024
On Wednesday, October 30, 2024, at home, after a short illness, aged 79 years. Loved husband of the late Gillian, loved father of Miles, and  Sarah, and loved father-in-law of Clinton, adored Gramps and best mate of William, loved brother, uncle, an...
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Dorothy “Dot” May McGREGOR

22/02/2026
On February 22, 2026, at St Allisa Lifecare, surrounded by her loving family, in her 86th year. Loved wife of Winston for 62 years, devoted mother and mother-in-law of Kathryn and Stu, Craig and Lisa, Joanna and Stan, cherished grandmother of Hannah...
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Eileen Roberts BARRON

19/08/2025
Passed away peacefully at Burlington Care Centre, on Tuesday, August 19, 2025, in the arms of her daughters, aged 85 years. Beloved wife of the late Anthony (Tony) Barron. Eileen was a cherished mother and mother-in-law to Tracey, Susan and Nick. She...
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Ilze Lilija CAMERON

04/11/2025
Passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, November 4, surrounded by her family. Dearly loved wife of Grant, and an exceptional Mum to Hayden, and Ashley. Cherished mother-in-law to Amie, and Nathan, and fondly known as “Grandma Giraffe” to Jack,...
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Barbara Lorna MITCHELL

20/08/2025
On Wednesday, August 20, 2025, passed away peacefully in Christchurch. Much loved wife of the late Tony. Dearly loved mother and mother-in-law of Alex and Karen, Bruce and Karen, and Martyn. Beloved grandmother and great-grandmother of her many grand...
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Anne

13/02/2025
of Cheviot, passed away peacefully at home on February 13, 2025, surrounded by family, in her 89th year. Wife of the late Lex. Dearly loved mother and mother-in-law of Jamie and Lorraine, Sally, and Louise and Pete, loved grandmother (Yaya), of Pippa...
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Kathleen Rachel PARISH

21/08/2025
On August 21, 2025, peacefully at St Albans Retirement Village, aged 89 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Brian, loved Mum of Phil, mother-in-law of Sharlane, loved Nanna of Crystal, and a Great-Nanna of Bailey, and Brooklyn. Now at peace wit...
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Margaret Rosa CANON

21/08/2025
Passed peacefully at Ngaio Marsh Retirement Village, on August 21, 2025, in her 97th year. Beloved wife of the late Ron, loved and loving mother and mother-in-law of Ann and Alan, and Deb and Owen. Treasured Grandma and Great-Grandma of Nick and Laur...
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Isabell “Anne” Anne SUMMERFIELD

19/02/2026
On Thursday, February 19, 2026, passed away peacefully at Cashmere View Care Home, surrounded by family, aged 82 years. Dearly loved wife of Lester. Much loved mother and mother-in-law of Damon and Judith, Anton and Allison, Myles and Bianca, Liane a...
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Roger Grantley NORTON

26/05/2025
On May 26, 2025, peacefully at Bupa Ashford. Beloved husband of Lois, loved father of Blair, and Mark, father-in-law of Hayley, loved Grandad of Jackson, Nikau, and Kahu, loved brother of Jane, and John, brother-in-law of Bob, Leonie, Janice and Kevi...
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Kevin Edward POWELL

21/02/2026
On Saturday, February 21, 2026, aged 63 years. Peacefully at home with Dawn, his beloved wife of 35 years. Much loved father of Arron, and Sam, father-in-law of Emma, cherished Pop of Archie, loved son of Frances and Brian (deceased), special son-in-...
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Lesley “Les” Charles DENCH

16/02/2026
On Monday, February 16, 2026, with family by his side, peacefully, aged 87 years. Loved Dad and father-in-law of Tony (deceased) and Cindy, and Paul, loved Grandad and Great-Grandad of Kaysie and Graeme, Shaun and Jen, Frances, Ella, and Tolson, love...
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Valma Margaret BROWN

22/08/2025
On August 22, 2025, peacefully at WesleyCare aged 93 years. Dearly loved mother of David, Kevin, and Sharyn, stepmother of Jenny, loved Grandma of Rebecca, Theresa, and Shelby, and great-grandmother of Cooper, and Molly. Heartfelt thanks to the team ...
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Margaret Anne “Maggie” WRIGHT

15/02/2025
Passed away after a short illness, surrounded by family, in Christchurch Hospital on Saturday, February 15, 2025, aged 59 years. Dearly loved daughter of Lorraine and Dick, and stepdaughter of Sandy (all deceased), dearly loved sister and sister-in-l...
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Thora Naomi MACKLE

15/02/2025
On February 15, 2025, at Holly Lea Village, aged 86 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Conrad, a loved sister, sister-in-law, auntie, and friend. Special thanks to the caring and dedicated staff at Holly Lea and the Medical Progressive Unit at Chri...
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Dr Charles Acolatse Awunor-Renner (FRCP)

19/08/2025
On Tuesday, August 19, 2025, peacefully, aged 87 years. Charles was a devoted physician whose career spanned continents. He trained in the United Kingdom, served in Africa, and from 1980 to 2007 made a lasting contribution to Invercargill’s Kew ...
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Brian “Uncle Brian” Jack BARKER

15/01/1936 - 08/11/2025
At WesleyCare, peacefully, surrounded by family, on November 8, 2025, in his 90th year. Loved brother of Maurice, Bob, Lil, and Nancy (all deceased), much loved uncle of Neil and Trish, Brendan and Lyne Hanrahan, Gary and Richelle Hanrahan, Cath and ...
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Tony James CAIRNS

02/03/2026
Suddenly at his home on March 2, 2026, aged 57 years. Dearly loved husband and best friend of Lois, very much loved son of Daryl MacDonald (deceased), and Julia (and her husband Malcolm). Tony was a big man, with the biggest heart. His sense of humou...
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John FRASER

18/02/2025
(Dundee, Scotland) On February 18, 2025, at The Oaks, Christchurch with family at his side, aged 92 years. Much loved husband of the late Ellen, dearest friend of Daphne, father and father in law of Ellen and Neil, John and Ruth, special Grandad of K...
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Neville Charles HOWARTH

11/08/2025
On August 11, 2025, passed away peacefully, on his own terms, aged 77 years. The best Dad he could be to Dane, Nikki, Greer, and Aimee. Loved Grandad of Isabella; James, Sam; and Grace. Cherished son of Dane and Pearl. Loved brother of Colleen, Joyce...
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