Obituaries
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...
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...
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...
Albert Leslie CROTON
03/02/2025
On Monday, February 3, 2025, passed away peacefully in Christchurch, surrounded by family. Dearly loved husband of Trixie for 63 years. Cherished father and father-in-law of Tina, Leighann and Graeme, and Cherie and Croyden. Treasured Granddad of Bre...
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...
Annette Ruth FURJAN
25/07/2024
On Thursday, July 25, 2024, Annette passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family at Holly Lea Care centre, aged 92 years. Much loved wife of the late Florian, loved mother and mother-in-law of Helene and Jeremy, and Paul and Maree, and a loved Gr...
Gary Brian Francis WALSH
23/10/2024
On October 23, 2024, in Christchurch, aged 70 years. Gary’s family are saddened to announce his passing; a gentle soul who touched many lives gone too soon, but now pain free and at peace. Gary leaves behind a daughter and grandson, two sisters, an...
Carol Anne ROGERS
05/02/2025
On Wednesday, February 5, 2025, peacefully at Christchurch Hospital aged 74 years. Much loved wife of the late Brian, loved mother and mother-in-law of Warren and Joanna, and Grandma to Ella, and Sophie. Loved daughter of the late Leo and Helen, sist...
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...
Paul David ROUSE
21/07/2024
Passed away at Christchurch Hospital on July 21, 2024, aged 63 years. Husband of the late Sandy Sands, loved Dad of David and his partner Claire. Special thanks to his dog Tex for being a true loving companion over the years. Messages may be addresse...
Malcolm Wallace ZUPPICICH
19/10/2024
Passed away peacefully at Banbury Park Care, on October 19, 2024, aged 77 years. Dearly beloved partner of Margie Stemmer (nee Morton), loved brother and brother-in-law of Noeline and the late Evan Millar, Neville and Lyn, a dearly loved uncle of his...
Lesley Laura WESTON
Passed away peacefully, surrounded by family, on February 5, 2025, aged 96 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Crowley. Loved and loving mother and mother-in-law of Tom and Margaret, Nic and Mark, Jennifer and Steve, and Kate and Andy. Cherished Gra...
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...
Robert (Rob) Leonard James SAVAGE
24/07/2024
On July 24, 2024, passed away peacefully at Karadean, Oxford, aged 82 years. Loved husband of Robin, loved father and father-in-law of Matthew and Marianne, Chris and Christy, and Phillip. Messages may be addressed to: The family of the late Rob Sava...
George “Slippery” ENGEBRETSON
27/10/2024
Peacefully left us on October 27, 2024, at Radius Hawthorne Rest Home, surrounded by family. Forever loved husband of Mary, loved Dad of Dane, Shelley and Dan, Heather and Garth, and Liz and Henry, loved Gee Gee of Jayden, Hunter, Aroha, Manaia, and ...
Maurice Rex EVANS
27/10/2024
On Sunday, October 27, 2024, peacefully at Christchurch, aged 91 years. Loved husband of Dawn, loved father of the late Philip, loved grandfather of Danielle, and Kelsey. Messages may be addressed to: The family of the late Maurice Evans, c/- PO Box ...
Hugh William MARSHALL,
26/10/2024
With great sadness we announce the passing of Hugh on October 26, 2024, at Christchurch Hospital.
Dearly loved husband of Dominique, loved father of Joanne, and Jennifer, father-in-law of Kenny, loved Popeye of Tanisha, Corey, Natalina, Finlay, Bail...












