Obituaries

On Saturday, May 23, 2026, in Christchurch, aged 63 years. Husband of Silvia Santos, love of her life. Treasured brother of Lynne, much loved brother-in-law of Heather Robertson. Messages may be addressed to: The family of the late Mike Parker, c/- P...

On February 23, 2026, passed away peacefully, after a short illness,  aged 83 years. Loved husband of Lynne (Christene), dearly loved father and father-in-law of Melloney and Michael, and Paul and Amy, treasured Granddad and Gran Gran of Peter and L...

Passed away on May 22, 2026, aged 87 years. Beloved husband and pal of the late Margaret. Loved father and father-in-law of Glen and Eleanor, and Karyn and Tony. Cherished Pop of Casey, Cody, and George. In accordance with Lorne’s wishes, a private...

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...

Passed away peacefully on February 22, 2026,  in the care of The Russley Village, aged 96 years.  Much loved wife of the late Ian Kirkpatrick of Buderim, aunt to Richard, Derek, Diana, and Philippa, and Great-aunt to ten nephews and nieces. Special...

On Monday, May 25, 2026, peacefully, surrounded by her family, aged 84 years. Loved wife of the late Arch, loved Mum, and mother-in-law of Vicki and Colin, and the late Debbie and Rick, loved Nana of Amanda, Sean, Jessica, Kieran, Ben, Nathan, and th...

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...

Of Silverdale. On May 25, 2026, passed away peacefully, aged 93 years. Dearly loved daughter of the late Ormande and Connie, loved sister and sister-in-law of Basil (deceased) and Beryl, Rosemary and Roy, Olwyn (deceased) and Robbie, loved aunty of R...

On May 25, 2026, passed away peacefully at Bainswood on Victoria Rest Home in Rangiora, aged 84 years. Much loved mother of Heather, Philip, and Hamish, and grandmother of their five children.  Wife of the late David. Messages may be addressed to: P...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Died suddenly and unexpectedly at Christchurch Hospital, on Thursday, February 19, 2026. Very loved son of Robert and Patricia (deceased), loved brother and brother-in-law of Larnce and Julie, Yasmin and David, and special uncle of Cassidy, and Wesle...

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...

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...

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,...

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...

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...