Obituaries

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 ...

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...

(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...

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...

 (Formerly of Greymouth): On November 6, 2024, passed away peacefully at Charles Upham Retirement Village, aged 89 years. Loved former husband of the late Fay, much loved father and father-in-law of Mark and Caro, Wayne and Niezel,  Cherie and Alis...

(formerly of Scarborough): On August 11, 2025, peacefully at Oxford Hospital, in his 90th year. Loved son of the late Thomas and Evelyn, loved brother and brother-in-law of the late Betty and Trevor Davis, and the late June and Colin Shepherd, and th...

On Friday, February 21, 2025, at St John of God Hospital, aged 73 years. Beloved son of the late Mary and Ogilvie Clifford, dearly loved brother of Anne, Deidre, and Warwick. A special thank you to Dr Zarifeh and the wonderful staff at St John of God...

Passed away peacefully at home in Christchurch. According to Garth's wishes, a private burial has been held....

On Friday, February 27, 2026, unexpectedly, aged 30 years. Much loved son of Bob Turnbull and Hayley Coughlan, adored father of Isabella, loved brother of Jessica, and the late Andrew, uncle of Jason, and Bailey, soul-mate and best friend of Jodi Sop...

Passed away suddenly and unexpectedly, on February 20, 2025, aged 88 years. Much loved and cherished father and father in-law of Mick and Janice, Stephen and Donna. Treasured Poppo of Isobella, and Finlay. Much loved brother and uncle of Shony, IIonk...

Peacefully with family at his side, on August 20, 2025, aged 75 years. A dearly loved father, father-in-law, grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend to many. Messages may be addressed to: The family of the late Ivan Williamson, c/- PO Box 39001 Chris...

Passed away peacefully at Burlington Village on Wednesday, March 4, 2026, aged 82 years. Dearly loved husband of the late Jen, loved father of Virginia, and Blair, and adored grandfather of Lucy, Sophie, Joseph, and Billy, and a loved family member a...

On Thursday,  February 20, 2025, passed away in Christchurch. Loving daughter of the late Norm and Rita. Friend to many in Christchurch. Messages may be addressed to: The family of the late Pamela Ayers, c/- James Ayers, PO Box 19819, Christchurch 8...

On Monday, August 18, 2025, peacefully at Anthony Wilding Rest home, aged 93 years. Loved husband of the late Margaret, loved son of the late Tom and Dolly, loved brother and brother-in-law of Margaret Laver (deceased), Mary and the late George Cole,...

On Tuesday, February 25, 2025, peacefully, at Christchurch Hospital, aged 78 years. Loved wife of Pieter for 52 years, loved Mum and mother-in-law of Susan and Paul, and Jason and Michelle, loved Nana and Oma of Vanessa, Liam, Logan, and Braxton, lov...

(Formerly of Cheviot) On Friday, May 30, 2025, peacefully, surrounded by loving family, in her 92nd year. Loved wife of the late Lin, adored Mum of Paul, Robyn, Lesley, and Peter, and mother-in-law of Pattie, Ross, and Lisa, treasured Granny and Grea...

Peacefully at Christchurch Hospital on Friday, November 14, 2025, aged 91 years. Loved wife of the late William, Mammy and mother-in-law of Ann, Hugh and Jackie, Mary and Aaron, Granny of Cameron, Kyle and Grant, Bryce and Amanda, Samuel and Kirsty,�...

On Saturday, February 21, 2026, peacefully, aged 85 years. Loved husband of the late Pui Fong, loved Dad and father-in-law of Rodney and Jin, and the late Gavin, loved Grandad of Lucas, remembered and respected by his extended family in New Zealand a...

Passed peacefully, surrounded by his loving family, on February 27, 2025, aged 85 years.  Husband of the late Lynette Findlay, loving father of Leeann and Jane, loved and cherished Dad of Janice, treasured grandfather of Ethan, Elijah, and Lucy, and...

Kathleen’s life of accomplishment and love ended near her home in Lincoln, New Zealand, attended by her family and friends, due to the rare and incurable type of cancer she had lived with for 2 years. Kathleen was the first child of Robert Allard a...