Obituaries

On Wednesday, May 27, 2026, passed away peacefully at Burlington Village, surrounded by family. Dearly loved husband of Lyn for 56 years. Cherished father and father-in-law of Kate and Andrew (Blenheim), and Tim and Toni (Brisbane). Much loved and su...

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 Thursday, February 19, 2026, passed away peacefully at Cashmere View Care Home, surrounded by family, aged 82 years. Dearly loved wife of Lester. Much loved mother and mother-in-law of Damon and Judith, Anton and Allison, Myles and Bianca, Liane a...

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...

On Saturday, February 21, 2026, aged 63 years. Peacefully at home with Dawn, his beloved wife of 35 years. Much loved father of Arron, and Sam, father-in-law of Emma, cherished Pop of Archie, loved son of Frances and Brian (deceased), special son-in-...

On Monday, February 16, 2026, with family by his side, peacefully, aged 87 years. Loved Dad and father-in-law of Tony (deceased) and Cindy, and Paul, loved Grandad and Great-Grandad of Kaysie and Graeme, Shaun and Jen, Frances, Ella, and Tolson, love...

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 ...

On Monday, June 1, 2026, peacefully at Christchurch Hospital, aged 77 years. Loved Mum of Shane, Aaron, and Letita, adored Nana and Great-Nana, loved friend to many. Messages may be addressed to: The family of the late Karen Pugh, c/- PO Box 39001, C...

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 ...

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 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...