Obituaries

Died at Ballarat Care Home, Rangiora, on March 10, 2023, aged 94 years. Much loved wife of the late Aubrey, mother of Richard, Amanda, and Matthew, mother-in-law of Mark, and grandmother of Benjamin, and Nicholas. All donations to St John Ambulance, ...

On Tuesday, December 13, 2022, at Cashmere View Hospital, Andrew passed away peacefully after a long battle with Parkinson’s Lewy Dementia, aged 75 years. Dearly loved husband of Fay, loved father, father-in-law and best mate of Joseph and Fiona. L...

On October 5, 2023, after a short illness, age 80 years.  Loved husband of Sherlee, father of Caroline, (UK) and Andrew, (UK), grandfather of Finlay and Francesca.  Respected and loved friend of Marina.  David was a respected and talented pianist ...

On January 27, 2024, at Anthony Wilding Hospital. Most dearly loved precious husband of Dee, for 65 years. Treasured father and father-in-law of Tony and Phillipa, John and Debee, Paul and Kimlea; loved Pop-pop of Nicholas, James and Eve, Mitchell an...

On June 28, 2023, at Ngaio Marsh Village, aged 79 years. Dearly loved wife (and navigator) of Graeme, much loved mother and mother-in-law of Carole and Ron, Neil and Louise, and Steven and Melanie, treasured Nana of Zane, Jordan, Mikayla, Brent, Came...

Aged 92 and 7/8ths. Died peacefully October 11, 2023. Our grateful thanks to all at Nurse Maude Hospital for their exceptional care, humour and compassion. Messages may be addressed to The Family of the late Allan  Bramwell, c/- PO Box 39001, Christ...

On January 28, 2024, in Christchurch, aged 102 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Ron Tait, the late Reg McKenzie, and the late Bill Thompson. Mother of Pieter, Brooke, Grant, Deane, and Jacqui, and stepmother to Helen. Grandmother of 12 grandchild...

Passed away at The Village Palms on Tuesday October 10, 2023, aged 71 years. Best Dad of Carolyn, and Granddad of Bertie and Matilda, loved brother of Linda, Mike, Jan, and the late Jenny, and excellent uncle of his nieces and nephews. A dear friend ...

J.P. (Rtd), Cert. Lib. Studies, Life member of Assoc. Legal Executives, NZ Labour Party and Senior Net Shirley, and longstanding volunteer at Riccarton Police Station. Born 10/9/1930, London, and grew up in Whitstable, Kent. Passed away peacefully 28...

On December 11, 2022, peacefully after a short illness, aged 75 years. Loved wife of Murray, loved sister of the late Margaret, and the late Averil, loved aunt of Jeni, Dougal, Richard, Belinda, and Andrea, loved great-aunt of Maggie, Max, Patrick, H...

On Sunday, July 2, 2023, peacefully at home, aged 91 years. Loved husband of Valerie for 66 years, loved Dad and father-in-law of Dave and Alison, and Maree, dearly loved Grandad to his five grandchildren, four great-grandchildren, and their families...

On October 7, 2023, passed away peacefully at Charles Upham Retirement Village, in her 93rd year. Dearly loved wife of the late Sam, much loved mother of Judith (deceased), and Stuart, loved mother-in-law of Bryan Heapy, and Lyn (deceased) and friend...

On January 28, 2024, passed away peacefully at Lady Wigram Retirement Village, aged 86 years. Dearly loved husband of the late Shirley, amazing loving father to Roy and Leanne (Timaru), Tracey and Paul Snape, Charlie (Paul) and Sid, (Tauranga). Adore...

On December, 6, 2022, passed away peacefully at Nurse Maude Hospital, with her family by her side, aged 82 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Pieter, much loved and treasured mother and mother-in-law of Jacobien van Dijk, Anna-Marie and Craig Gribb...

Passed away peacefully on October 9, 2023, aged 82 years. Dearly loved husband of the late Sally, much loved father of Kate, dear brother of Dave, and the late Robbie, and special friend of Lyndy; Malcolm and Mayumi Harris; and Dave Garth. Messages m...

Tragically, as the result of an accident, on January 28, 2024, aged 33 years. Dearly loved fiancée and soulmate of Leonard, loved mummy of Angus, Ava and Milly (Australia) and baby William. Messages may be addressed to The Family of the late Peta Ke...

Our incredible Hilary left us, as she wanted, in her own home, with her family looking after her. Awesome Mum of Duncan, and Campbell and Yelena; adored sister of Derek and Lois Allan, and Di and Dren Errington; loved wife of the late Alan Hay McCorm...

Passed away at home, on July 1, 2023, in her 79th year. Loved and loving wife of the late Michael, very treasured mother of Carolyn, Martin, and Ross, cherished grandma and nan of Danielle and Ryan; Brittany and Olivia; River and Levi, and dearly lov...

Bette died peacefully, aged 89 years, at Essie Summers Retirement Village, in the early hours of February 1, 2024. Beloved wife of the late Brian, much loved mother of Dale, Dean, and Jane, and mother-in-law of Barbara. Adored Nana of Michael, Lewis,...

In memory of Jenny Taylor who died peacefully on January 29, 2024, aged 90 years. Widow of Alan who she missed for 28 years. Loving mother and friend of Rachel and Greg, Anna and Neil, Sarah and Mike, Robbie and Paul, and Matt. Adored Nan of William,...