Obituaries

On February 11, 2025, passed away peacefully at Christchurch Hospital, aged 82 years. Dearly loved husband of Alison, much loved and respected father and father-in-law of Jan and Russell, Pip and Iain, and Bec and Richard. Treasured Grandad of Zoe, a...

On Wednesday, October 30, 2024, at home, after a short illness, aged 79 years. Loved husband of the late Gillian, loved father of Miles, and  Sarah, and loved father-in-law of Clinton, adored Gramps and best mate of William, loved brother, uncle, an...

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 Friday, July 26, 2024, in Christchurch, in his 98th year. Much loved husband of the late Sandra, dearly loved father and father-in-law of Hamish and Margot, Janine and Richie, David and Anne, Duncan and Lorraine, Richard and Jackie. Proud Grandad ...

of Cheviot, passed away peacefully at home on February 13, 2025, surrounded by family, in her 89th year. Wife of the late Lex. Dearly loved mother and mother-in-law of Jamie and Lorraine, Sally, and Louise and Pete, loved grandmother (Yaya), of Pippa...

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...

Passed peacefully at Ngaio Marsh Retirement Village, on August 21, 2025, in her 97th year. Beloved wife of the late Ron, loved and loving mother and mother-in-law of Ann and Alan, and Deb and Owen. Treasured Grandma and Great-Grandma of Nick and Laur...

On May 26, 2025, peacefully at Bupa Ashford. Beloved husband of Lois, loved father of Blair, and Mark, father-in-law of Hayley, loved Grandad of Jackson, Nikau, and Kahu, loved brother of Jane, and John, brother-in-law of Bob, Leonie, Janice and Kevi...

Passed away peacefully at Christchurch hospital on August 2, 2024, aged 83 years. Dearly loved husband of Philippa, and much loved father and father in law of Nicky and Duncan, Jo and Dougal, James and Jo, and proud ‘Pops’ of Angus and Jack, Osca...

On August 22, 2025, peacefully at WesleyCare aged 93 years. Dearly loved mother of David, Kevin, and Sharyn, stepmother of Jenny, loved Grandma of Rebecca, Theresa, and Shelby, and great-grandmother of Cooper, and Molly. Heartfelt thanks to the team ...

Passed away after a short illness, surrounded by family, in Christchurch Hospital on Saturday, February 15, 2025, aged 59 years. Dearly loved daughter of Lorraine and Dick, and stepdaughter of Sandy (all deceased), dearly loved sister and sister-in-l...

On February 15, 2025, at Holly Lea Village, aged 86 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Conrad, a loved sister, sister-in-law, auntie, and friend. Special thanks to the caring and dedicated staff at Holly Lea and the Medical Progressive Unit at Chri...

On Tuesday, August 19, 2025, peacefully, aged 87 years. Charles was a devoted physician whose career spanned continents. He trained in the United Kingdom, served in Africa, and from 1980 to 2007 made a lasting contribution to Invercargill’s Kew ...

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 ...

On 29 July, 2024, passed away peacefully in Christchurch, in her 95th year. Cherished wife of the late Reginald. Much loved and respected mother and mother-in-law of Vivienne and Stuart, Geoffrey and the late Gail, Louise and Gordon, and Brigitte and...

(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...

On Monday, July 29, 2024, peacefully at home, aged 96 years. Wife of the late Colin, loved mother and mother-in-law of Judy and Lew, Kevin and Kaye, Ray and Sharon, and Brian. Loved Grandma of Claudia and Jared, Craig and Anita, Kylee, and Thomas. Lo...