Obituaries

Lynley Margaret DAVIES

03/06/2026
On June 3, 2026, passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by family, aged 67 years. Adored partner, soulmate, and best friend of Rob, dearly loved Mum of Jamie, Layton, and Ashley. Grandma of Tane, Kahu, and Wolf, treasured sister and sister-in-law...
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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...
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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...
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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 ...
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Allan John HEINISCH

04/06/2026
On June 4, 2026, passed away at George Manning Retirement Village after a short illness, aged 74 years. Much loved son of the late Owen and Hilda, dearly loved brother and brother-in-law of Lorraine and Ross, loved uncle of Carla, and Andrew. In lieu...
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Alexander ‘Alex’ James COOK

06/06/2026
On June 6, 2026, at Anthony Wilding Retirement Village, aged 85 years. Dearly loved husband of Pamela, dearly loved father and father-in-law of Aaron and Annie, Megan, Bronwyn and Paul, adored Granddad of Elise, Adam, Sam, Hamish, Ben, and Sarah. Lov...
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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...
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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...
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Lynette “Lyn” Irene DILLON

07/06/2026
Passed away peacefully at Christchurch Hospital on June 7, 2026, after a wonderful day with family, in her 85th year.  Loved wife of Dennis for 63 years, cherished mother and mother‑in‑law of Sonja and Bill, and Kiri and David. Adored Nana of Ge...
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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...
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Kevin Graham ASHTON

08/06/2026
On June 8, 2026, peacefully at Christchurch Hospital, after a battle with illness, aged 75 years. Dearly loved husband of Ady, and a much-loved father and father-in-law of Melissa and Dan Hyde (Brisbane), and Nikki and Dave Careford. Adored Grandad o...
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Annette ‘Neita’ CHAPMAN

13/11/2025
Peacefully, on Thursday, November 13, 2025, wife of the late Norman, dearly loved mother and mother-in-law of John and Leonie, Anne and Paul, Christine and Douglas, loved grandmother of Simon, Courtney, Hannah; Guy (deceased), Andy, Jane; Charlotte, ...
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Bronte´ Elizabeth HARDY

05/03/2026
On March 5, 2026, peacefully at Christchurch Hospital, with her family by her side, aged 32 years. Cherished wife of Shaun, devoted mum of Koby and Aayla, dearly loved daughter of Andrew and Frances, loved sister of James and sister-in-law Chelsi, lo...
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Linda Jean SCOTT

24/10/2025
On October 24, 2025, at Christchurch, aged 75 years. Linda was the dearly loved wife of Paul Edward Philip Scott for 55 years, and the daughter of the late Bob and Margaret McKellow. She was the loved mother and mother-in-law of Elizabeth and Nick Po...
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Brenda Marilyn MOORE

07/03/2026
On Saturday, March 7, 2026, after a short illness at Nurse Maude Hospice. Late of Leeston, Christchurch, and Sydney, Australia. Our beloved Brenda; daughter of the late Ivy and Fred Anderson, devoted wife of John for 53 years, treasured Mum of Kylie,...
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Lynette “Lyn” Ruth BENDALL

12/11/2025
On November 12, 2025, passed away peacefully at Mayfair Lifecare, aged 87 years.  Dearly loved wife of the late Eddie, and the late Keith McLauchlan, much loved mother and mother-in-law of Julie and John Pugh, and the late Christine McLauchlan. Cher...
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Jack ILLINGWORTH

04/03/2025
Passed away peacefully, on March 4, 2025, at Parkstone Care Home. Beloved husband of Elizabeth for 64 years, loved and loving Dad of Robert and Catherine, Sarah, and his grandchildren. Heartfelt thanks to the staff at Parkstone Care Home, Dr Ian Croz...
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Pamela Claire PALMER

07/06/2025
On June 7, 2025, peacefully at Nazareth House, aged 81 years. Dearly loved mother and mother-in-law of Sally and Tony, Tony, Gretchen and Richard, adored Granny P of Georgina, and Angus; Alfred; Frankie, and Hazel, great-grandmother of Phoenix. Speci...
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Maurice "Maury" William LEES

16/11/2025
On November 16, 2025, with family at his side, aged 88 years. Loved husband of Audrey for 66 years, loved, humorous and kind father and father-in-law of Rick and Lorraine (Australia), and Sarndra, proud and fun Grandy of Jess Wilson, Roy Wilson, and ...
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Jennifer Marie PETTITT

05/02/2025
On February 5, 2025, passed peacefully at Parklands Care Home, aged 85 years. Dearly loved daughter of the late Charles and Sybil Stills of Ashburton, and a dear friend of many. Well known from her days at Memories Collectables, Worcester Boulevard. ...
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