Obituaries

Diane Terese JENKINS

16/05/2026
On May 16, 2026, passed away peacefully at Christchurch Hospital, with family by her side, aged 83 years. Dearly loved wife of David, much loved mother and mother-in-law of Vaughan and Felicity, Andrea and Steve, Glenn and Mary-ann, and Leigh and Tas...
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Pamela “Pam” Louise STEELE

14/05/2026
On May 14, 2026, passed away in Christchurch, aged 95 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Pat, loving mother and mother-in-law of Kay and Paul Gardner, Rosemary Steele, Joanna and James Paterson, and Nicola and Rob Goodwin. Very much loved grandmoth...
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Derek TAYLOR

14/05/2026
Peacefully passed away on May 14, 2026. Best friend, soulmate and loved husband of the late Jean, loving father of Leesa Loffhagen, and Anna Webster, and Pop to Charlie, and Henry (both deceased), Fergus, and Phoebe; Harris, and Lucy. Much loved brot...
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Jacqueline Margaret "Jacqui" PREEN

22/10/2025
Passed away peacefully at home, on October 22, 2025. Jacqui was a loved mother, mother-in-law,  grandmother, friend, and neighbour. She will be deeply missed. Messages may be addressed to: The family of the late Jacqueline Preen, c/- PO Box 39001, C...
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John “Noel” Noel ANDERSON

17/05/2026
On May 17, 2026, passed away peacefully, aged 93 years. Loved son of the late Jack and Mavis, loved brother of Barry (deceased), Janet Whitney, Errol (deceased), Robyn Monopoli, and Tim. Much loved uncle and great-uncle. Noel enjoyed his life, family...
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Maureen Claire DEVLIN

23/08/2026
On August 23, 2026, peacefully at Summerset at Avonhead Retirement Village, with family at her side, aged 88 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Pat, much loved mother of Kerry, Grant (deceased), Brian, Maria (deceased), and Paul, loved Nana, sister...
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Paul John Tycho SPANG

15/05/2025
On May 15, 2025, Paul passed away suddenly but peacefully at home in the arms of family, aged 60 years. Dearly loved husband of Lieza (nee Roper) for 39 years.  Devoted father of Courtney, Brodie, Maddison and Keegan.  Dedicated and proud Grandpop ...
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Annette Joy WATSON

13/08/2025
On August 13, 2025, passed away peacefully at Bishop Selwyn, with family by her side, aged 80 years.  Dearly loved wife of Kelvin, much loved Mum and mum-in-law of Trina and Steve Clarke, Shayne and Lisa, and James and Kirsty, treasured Nana to Cour...
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Raymond “Ray Walter CARR

16/05/2026
On Saturday, May 16, 2026, peacefully at Christchurch Hospital, aged 81 years. Beloved husband of the late Judy, loved father and father-in-law of Roger and Helen, Janine and Matry, Catherine (deceased) and Blair, adored Grandad to all his grandchild...
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Katherine Felicity MacShane

13/08/2025
On Wednesday, August 13, 2025, Kate died peacefully in Christchurch, at Holly Lea.  In accordance with Kate’s wishes, a private cremation has been held. Rest In Peace.  ...
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Brenda Coralie SHERSTONE

23/01/2026
On Friday, January 23, 2026, passed away peacefully at Christchurch Hospital, aged 90 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Victor. Much loved mother of Mark. Cherished sister of Sylvia. Messages may be addressed to: The family of the late Brenda Sher...
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Peter George McEWAN

05/08/2026
With deep sadness we announce the passing of Peter on August 5, 2026. Loved husband of the late Patricia, devoted and dearly loved partner of Caroline for 42 years. Much loved father and father-in-law of Tony and Heather, Steve and Adrienne, Scott an...
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Peter John Charles WHITTAKER

29/07/2025
On July 29, 2025, suddenly at Christchurch Hospital, aged 81 years. Devoted husband of Glynis, loved father and father-in-law of Lisa and Chris, Vanessa, Marcus and Sarah, dearly loved grandfather of Jerome, Anna, Ethan, Addison, Blake, Quincey, and ...
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Trevor Ernest HARVEY

28/10/2025
(Reg. No. NZ10437 RNZN) - On Tuesday October 28, 2025, peacefully aged 99 years. Much loved husband of the late Mavis, loved father and father-in-law of Pauline (deceased) and Herbert, Yvonne and Dennis, Keith, Tim and Julie, adored Grandad of Richar...
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Margaret Anne Leonie ‘Billie’ WESTERN

21/10/2025
On October 21, 2025, passed peacefully into God’s care, aged 85 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Tony, much loved mother and mother-in-law of Elizabeth and Gerry, Richard and Janine, and Racheal, treasured grandmother of Madeleine, Kathryn, and...
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Howard Peter Warrington 'Peter' ELLIS

15/02/2026
Passed peacefully on February 15, 2026, surrounded by family, at Diana Isaac Retirement Village. Loved husband of Janice Elizabeth Ellis (née Norbert-Munns), much loved father and father-in-law of Chris and Jacquie, Tim and Jo-Ann, Matt and Angela,...
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Darryn Lionel BODGER

25/10/2025
BODGER, Darryn Lionel: On October 25, 2025, passed away unexpectedly at Christchurch Hospital, aged 70 years. Dearly loved husband and best friend of Margie. Very loved father and father-in-law of Megan and Scotty, Hayden and Belinda, Matt, and Kelly...
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Margaret Anne "Mick" PIRRETT

21/08/2026
On Friday, August 21, 2026, peacefully in Christchurch with her nieces by her side, aged 85 years. Loved wife of the late Murray, loved sister and sister-in-law of the late Angela and Ellis Shier, party aunt of Nic, Peter, Kate, and Wyn, and great-au...
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Arnaud Campbell McKELLAR

17/05/2025
Passed away at Christchurch Hospital, on Saturday, May 17, 2025. Dearly loved husband of Rosemary, devoted and much loved father and father-in-law of Anna and Peter (O'Dwyer), James and Chrissie, and David, and loving Pa of Imogen and Phelim, and Sa...
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Joyce Anne FRASER

10/08/2025
On August 10, 2025, peacefully at home with Colin at her side, and surrounded by three generations of her family. Cherished wife of Colin for 67 wonderful years. Mother and mother-in-law of Jane and Paul, Sarah and Graeme. Much loved sparkling and...
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