Obituaries

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...
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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...
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Robert (Rob) Leonard James SAVAGE

24/07/2024
On July 24, 2024, passed away peacefully at Karadean, Oxford, aged 82 years. Loved husband of Robin, loved father and father-in-law of Matthew and Marianne, Chris and Christy, and Phillip. Messages may be addressed to: The family of the late Rob Sava...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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...
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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...
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Margaret (Marg) May McNABB

23/07/2024
On July 23, 2024, peacefully at The Bellevue Care Centre, aged 79 years. Beloved wife of the late Eric, dearly loved Mum and mother-in-law of Sandra and Mark, Graeme, and the late Fiona, and Lynda and Erik. Loved and devoted Nana of Toby, Lucy, Holly...
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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...
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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 ...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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Marianne PATERSON

29/10/2024
On October 29, 2024, peacefully at Summerset at Wigram, aged 85 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Terry, much loved daughter of Paddy and Anne Blanchfield (both deceased), loved eldest sister and sister-in-law of Pat and Norma, Frank and  Claire ...
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Esmé Gwenyth RICHARDS

21/01/2025
Passed away peacefully at Arvida Ilam, on January 21, 2025, aged 94 years. Much loved daughter of the late Vince and Gwen, loved sister and sister-in-law of the late Vince and Glady, and loved sister of the late Colin. Loved and respected aunt of Gre...
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Claire HUBBARD

17/08/2025
On Sunday, August 17, 2025, passed away peacefully at home, aged 89 years, surrounded by her loving family. Dearly loved wife of Geoff for 65 years. Much loved mother and mother-in-law of Lynne and Thad, and Philip and Vicky. Loved Grandma of Ross, S...
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Donald Paul MCMILLAN

15/08/2025
On Friday, August 15, 2025, peacefully, at Ellesmere Hospital, aged 76 years. Loved husband of Carolyn for 53 years, loved father and father-in-law of Simon and Vicki, Lisa and Aaron, adored Grandad and Granam of Lucy, Scarlett, Lukas, Stella, and Ev...
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