Obituaries
Rewi Leonard EVANS
24/10/2025
Peacefully at Christchurch Hospital, on October 24, 2025, aged 74 years. Treasured husband and soulmate of Daryl, loved father and father-in-law of Sheree and Matt and grandad of Jack, and Sophie. Special thanks to St John Paramedics and Critical...
Hamish Calder Cree PETRIE
09/08/2025
A life of two halves, filled with tenacity, courage, and wit. On Saturday, August 9, 2025, peacefully, surrounded by family, aged 80 years. Loved husband of Culhane, Dad and father-in-law of Rachel and Derek, Kirsten, Bronwyn and Jade, adored Pop of ...
Jessie Merle (née Andrews) CHAPMAN
22/10/2025
On Wednesday, October 22, 2025, peacefully, at Elms Court on Middleton, aged 104 years. Much loved and cherished mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. A friend and inspiration to many. Messages may be addressed to: The family of the late Jessie...
Sandra Ann BRIGGS
26/08/2026
Passed away peacefully on Wednesday, August 26, 2026, aged 79 years. Dearly loved by her partner Ken, a much loved Mum and mother-in-law of Lauren, and Mark and Ruby, and her stepchildren Lydia, and Katie. The family would like to thank the staff at ...
Maxwell John ROSSER
13/05/2025
On Tuesday, May 13, 2025, passed away peacefully in Christchurch, surrounded by family. Cherished father of Dimong. Loved brother of Ian. In accordance with Maxwell’s wishes, a private cremation has been held....
Margaret Bernadette BAIN
12/08/2025
On Tuesday, August 12, 2025, peacefully, at Christchurch Hospital, aged 85 years. Loved wife of Donald (Don) for 53 years, loved sister and sister-in-law of Jeanette and the late Phil, Peter (deceased) and Maureen, the late Cecilia and Jim, and their...
Russell David COOPER
17/02/2026
On February 17, 2026, passed away at Christchurch Hospital, aged 89 years. Loved husband of the late Dawn, loved big brother of Janice, and the late Jillian. Loved uncle of Graham, Michael, Lisa, Kimberley, and Aaron. Sincere thanks to the Community ...
Winky GOVAARS
It is with heavy hearts, that we announce that Winky has ridden her last bike ride. Loved mother of Nimesha and Shaani, and son-in-law Jonny. Much-loved Oma to Milla, Mia, and Macy. A very special sister to Jenny, brother-in-law Lloyd, and big Sis to...
Maxine “Max” Rose REES
22/05/2025
On Thursday, May 22, 2025, aged 74 years, passed away peacefully at Mayfair Lifecare, with family by her side. Loving wife and best mate of the late Trev, much loved Mum of Kirsten, and Aaron, and great pal of Rosie the dog. Loved daughter of the lat...
Andrew “Andy” Herbert KARST
25/08/2026
On August 25, 2026, passed away peacefully at Christchurch Hospital, aged 80 years. Dearly loved husband of the late Katrina, loved father of Eddie (deceased), and Tash. Precious Poppy to Sharni and Hamish Cant, Shane, Paige, Amber, Nate, and Brodie,...
Michael John "Mike" PARKER
23/05/2026
On Saturday, May 23, 2026, in Christchurch, aged 63 years. Husband of Silvia Santos, love of her life. Treasured brother of Lynne, much loved brother-in-law of Heather Robertson. Messages may be addressed to: The family of the late Mike Parker, c/- P...
Robert Maxwell CROFT
18/08/2026
On August 18, 2026, passed away peacefully at Adriel Rest Home, Amberley, aged 85 years. Dearly loved husband of Judith for 56 years. A much loved father, father-in-law, Granddad, and Great-Granddad. Special thanks to the nurses and staff at Adriel R...
Howard Harley THOMAS
21/08/2026
On August 21, 2026, peacefully at Ballarat Care Home, aged 86 years. Dearly loved husband of Jeannette, loved Dad and father-in-law of Warren, Russell and Mari, cherished Grandad of Tom, Lily and Daisy. Messages may be addressed to: The family of the...
David Brian WEBSTER
11/01/1943 - 23/02/2026
On February 23, 2026, passed away peacefully, after a short illness, aged 83 years. Loved husband of Lynne (Christene), dearly loved father and father-in-law of Melloney and Michael, and Paul and Amy, treasured Granddad and Gran Gran of Peter and L...
Lachlan “Lorne” Gibson THOMSON
22/05/2026
Passed away on May 22, 2026, aged 87 years. Beloved husband and pal of the late Margaret. Loved father and father-in-law of Glen and Eleanor, and Karyn and Tony. Cherished Pop of Casey, Cody, and George. In accordance with Lorne’s wishes, a private...
Allan James PAUL
15/08/2025
Passed away, on August 15, 2025, with loving family by his side, aged 91 years. Much loved husband of Frances for 68 years. Loved father and father-in-law of Wayne and Sam, Karen and Mark, and Ina. Treasured grandad of Jason and Anita, Caitlyn and Ni...
Margaret Elizabeth KIRKPATRICK
22/02/2026
Passed away peacefully on February 22, 2026, in the care of The Russley Village, aged 96 years. Much loved wife of the late Ian Kirkpatrick of Buderim, aunt to Richard, Derek, Diana, and Philippa, and Great-aunt to ten nephews and nieces. Special...
Valerie Lois CLARK
25/05/2026
On Monday, May 25, 2026, peacefully, surrounded by her family, aged 84 years. Loved wife of the late Arch, loved Mum, and mother-in-law of Vicki and Colin, and the late Debbie and Rick, loved Nana of Amanda, Sean, Jessica, Kieran, Ben, Nathan, and th...
Fay Jeanette TOVEY
24/08/2026
Peacefully on August 24, 2026, at Christchurch Hospital. Dearly loved wife of Bob, much loved mother and mother-in-law of Gary and Anne, and Jo-Anne and Les Henderson, a much loved Nana of Rebecca, and Kate; James, and Ryan, and loved great-Nana of J...
Arthur Frederick DORSET
31/10/2025
5-11-1939 - 31-10-2025. Dearly loved husband and companion of Janet for over 60 years. Loved father of Simon, and Amanda, father-in-law of Ben Wilson, and grandfather of Louis, and Bess. Brother of Marilyn, and Max (both deceased), Peter, Pam, and Ja...












