Obituaries
Donald Henry BAIN
18/08/2025
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,...
Margaret ‘Anne’ Anne HOVING
25/02/2025
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...
Dorothy “Dot” Daisy DAVIES
30/05/2025
(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...
Janet Mackie "Jenny" MORRISON
14/11/2025
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,...
Hayman JER
21/02/2026
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...
John William FINDLAY
27/02/2025
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 Allard LIBERTY
09/11/1947 - 26/05/2025
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...
Lois Margaret BIDDICK
27/02/2026
On Friday, February 27, 2026, peacefully, at Elmswood Hospital, aged 68 years. Loved wife of Ian for 45 years, loved Mum and mother-in-law of Raewyn and Jason, adored Nanny of Zoe, loved daughter of Des and Heather, and daughter-in-law of Betty and t...
Alister Maxwell DUREY
26/05/2025
On Monday, May 26, 2025, passed away peacefully in Christchurch, aged 91 years. Dearly loved husband of Shirley for 69 years. Greatly loved father of Wayne, and Gary. Cherished grandfather of Ellery, and Emma. Much loved brother of the late Geoffrey,...
Barbara Joan BASSETT
21/08/2025
(Formerly of Kaikoura, Amberley, and of late Kauri Lodge, Riccarton). On August 21, 2025, passed peacefully at Burwood Hospital, with family by her side. Dearly loved wife of the late Michael, much-loved mother of Leah, and James, loved mother-in-law...
Edwin ‘Ed’ William SANDFORD
02/03/2026
On March 2, 2026, at Summerset on Cavendish, aged 91 years. Dearly loved husband of the late Robyn. Loved brother and brother-in-law of Bob and Jen, Louise and Allistair, the late Brian and Diana. Loved brother-in-law of the Cole family. Loved uncle ...
Beatrice Lorraine “Betty” McDERMOTT
08/11/2024
On November 8, 2024, peacefully at Essie Summers Retirement Village, aged 92 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Laurence, loved mother and mother-in-law of Keryn, Susan and Andrew, precious Grandma of Emily and Andrew, Sophie and George and great-g...
Lorna SEARLE
29/05/2025
Passed peacefully at Arvida St Albans, Christchurch, on Thursday, May 29, 2025, aged 90 years. Loved mother of Roger, Geoffrey, Peter, and the late Beverley. Loved grandmother of Emma, Ashley, Rebecca, Libby, and Edward, and great-grandmother of Will...
John Kennedy MCKEY
03/03/2026
On Tuesday, March 3, 2026, passed away peacefully in Christchurch, surrounded by family. Dearly loved husband of the late Sheryl. Much loved father and father-in-law of Alistair and Anna, Craig and Kate, and Stephen and Kirst. Adored grandfather of R...
Amanda Kaye ‘Mandy’ HAMPTON
23/08/2025
On Saturday, August 23, 2025, aged 57 years. Loved daughter of the late Warwick and Kaye, and stepdaughter of the late Bill Hodge. Sister and sister-in-law of Tim and Carleen, and aunty to their daughter Harriett of Adelaide. Niece of Rhonda and the ...
Robert “Bob” John PETRIE
04/06/2025
On June 4, 2025, peacefully at Christchurch Hospital, aged 87 years. Dearly loved husband of Joan, much loved Dad and father-in-law of Janine and Richard, and Craig and Lisa, beloved Pop of Taliya, Jakob, and Caleb; and Georgia, and Jack; and loved P...
Colin Richard HARMAN
20/11/2025
On Thursday, November 20, 2025, peacefully at Christchurch Hospital, aged 89 years. Much loved husband of the late Jill, much loved father and father-in-law of Ben and Broni, Rachel and Matt, Tom and Kath, adored Grandad of Mike, Annabel, George, Ell...
Julie Ellen TURNBULL
21/11/2025
(formerly Wright): On November 21, 2025, suddenly, at Christchurch Hospital, aged 79 years. Adored wife of Bryan, and dearly loved mother and mother-in-law of Belinda and Craig Bailey (Rangiora), and Duncan and Sarah Wright (Toowoomba), Narni to Emma...
Maureen O’SULLIVAN
10/11/2024
On Sunday, November 10, peacefully in Christchurch, aged 87 years. Loved daughter of the late Jeremiah and Lydia, loved sister of the late Lawrence, and Joan. Messages may be addressed to: The family of the late Maureen O’Sullivan, c/- PO Box 39001...
Errol Michael McCANN
13/11/2024
On Wednesday 13 November, 2024 with sue by his side, aged 83 years. Much loved husband of Sue, loved father and father-in-law of Rachel and Terence, Belinda and Ollie, adored Pop E of Cleo, and Lulu.
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